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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Adele 2012

In the past two years, Adele has refined and reinvented her unique sound that always puts her aching yet powerful vocals and lyrics at the forefront. These are songs that could have been released in the 60s as easily as 30 years from now. Adele has injected her trademark piano ballads with the best from several different musical genres including Americana roots and country, r&b, blues and gospel. The music is exciting and simply is. It lives, breathes.
There are a few tracks towards the middle that are remarkable only because Adele sings them-- and while they aren't quite filler, they aren't as memorable as standout tracks like "Rolling in the Deep," "Set Fire to the Rain," "Someone Like You," and "Turning Tables." Adele set the bar so high with these songs that anything else short of magic, is sort of a letdown. However, as a whole--this album so involves you that you can feel these stories as your own.
I played a couple songs for my mom, who at forty years older than I, generally criticizes my music taste, and the first thing she said was "Wow, this girl really knows how to write a story--those songs are beautiful."
21 is haunting, pulsing, soaring and very intimate. It's music that will be remembered.

Madonna music 2012

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When comes to Madonna music I am very big on retaining and preserving the original "memory" or moment of a song. I remember being first introduced to the Express Yourself video and the fantastic Shep mix that was used. I was completely mesmerized. I remember buying cassette tape of Like A Prayer and being dissappointed that the album version was totally different. That moment was when my passion for cd maxi singles and dj singles was born. All in an effort to recapture an original moment. So, when record companies are putting together collections like this I really do not believe they have the fans' interest at heart. They're just concerned with how much they can cram onto one disc by completely defiling the true nature and form of a particular song (kind of like the HORRIBLE video compression on the Celebration DVD collection).

This CD is great to just pop in and listen to around the house but if you're a die hard fan or on the more serious side and love to immerse yourself in Madonna music, stick to making your own mp3 collections and pass on this.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Entertainment News

ENTERTAINMENT Newsletter | NBC New York

Shirley MacLaine to Join "Downton Abbey"

Shirley MacLaine will join "Downton Abbey" and give Maggie Smith a run for her money.

Paula, Nicole, Steve Out at "X Factor"

There's been a shake-up at "X Factor" — with some unlikely casualties.

Arresting Developments in Comedy

Reports that the whole original "Arrested Development" cast will be in the new show and that the surviving Pythons are planning a movie reunion of..

WikiLeaks Found Assange to Guest on "The Simpsons"

The Fox animated series has some big plans for its landmark 500th episode.

Jon Cryer Praises Ashton, Disses Charlie

Kutcher shows up for work, and that's a good thing.

"The Help" Dominates SAG Awards

Peers honored peers at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards — and put the Oscars into clearer focus.

Plastic Surgery: Celebrities Then and Now

Friday, January 20, 2012

Tips before you start Laser Hair Removal

Many women these days are incorporating their beauty treatments with their vacations, getting boob jobs done in Europe and treating themselves to a facial while visiting relatives. There is something about the change in location that a vacation brings that makes doing things for ourselves seem all the more fun. Many women feel that taking care of themselves is a treat, and find it easier to indulge when already enjoying themselves away from home.

But is having a treatment done somewhere else any more beneficial than one performed in your local salon? While you might feel more relaxed while on vacation, the ability and expertise of a beautician is not dependent on where she works. It is true that large salons might have a rigorous screening process prior to employing a professional, in order to protect and encourage their reputation, a talented expert is as likely to be found running her own salon in a small country town as she is to be a member of staff at a large laser hair removal clinic in a big city. And any treatment, whether it is laser hair removal, electrolysis, waxing or sugaring will only ever be as good as the professional administering it.

If you do choose to have your laser treatment performed in a big city, there is no doubt that you will have a great selection of clinics and salons to choose from. But just as you shouldn't just select a salon randomly in a smaller town, you should do your research before selecting a New York salon too. If you get a recommendation from a friend so much the better, but otherwise be ask questions before choosing the salon or professional for you. Ask to see qualifications, and chat about experience to help you feel more comfortable placing yourself in the professional hands.

Searching for a laser hair removal specialist in a big city like New York can be an overwhelming task - where on earth do you begin your search? Thankfully, there is a place that you can start, if you have been floored by the vast array of salons available. The New York State Association of Laser Hair Removal Specialists is your first port of call when making an appointment to have laser hair removal in NY.

The New York State Association of Laser Hair Removal Specialists is a multi-purpose organisation - it has been established to ensure that high standards are employed in all of its member salons, and to maintain good communication between all its members. Both of these functions will help ensure that you get the best treatment possible, because when you select a salon that is a member of this group, you know that are choosing one that is part of a large organisation that checks the procedures that will be used on you, and that the staff of that salon will be a part of a larger supportive network that will help them to perform their job as best as they can.

Before starting Laser Hair Removal to you the following tips

- You should also take stock of what the exact hair growth areas you would like to focus on are. Having a plan and being aware of what you want will allow you to put together a package that will take care of all the areas at once. Addressing one area at a time will increase the cost of the procedure significantly and make the process longer than it should be.

- One of the most important things to keep in mind about laser hair removal is that quality laser hair removal clinics always own their own lasers, so make certain that the first thing you check is that the clinic you are considering owns its own equipment. If a clinic rents its lasers, it is typically a sign that the clinic is more interested in profit than medicine. It also means that the clinic probably does not keep up to date with the latest advances in laser hair removal technology. Educating yourself about the technological advances in laser hair removal is always a good idea. In almost every case, newer lasers will be safer and more effective.

- Finally, be sure to schedule a pre-procedure consultation. Even if you are still not sure if you are interested in laser hair removal, consultations are normally free and are a great way to get concrete answers to all your questions and concerns. A consultation will also give you a feel for the clinic, and help you understand what exactly the laser hair removal procedure will involve.

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