Relax and be Entertained with Numerous Channels on Your TV

By Angela AMP on 10:21 PM

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My friend from high school is now living in the US and the last time we talked online, she told me about her new favorite shows she watches on Direct TV. She said that the satellite service allows her to surf numerous channels and keeps her up to date with the latest soaps, sitcoms and talk shows. It also keeps her tuned in to the latest news from different part of the planet.

My friend lives quite a busy life in NY yet she unwinds by doing yoga or just watching the shows she told me about. She learns tips on how to live a balanced life, gathers recipes of food she would love to try and cook by herself, and collect valuable information she comes across on knowledge channels. Directv has also helped her find out about the latest news happening here at home and she said it made her more homesick.

My dear friend said she’ll be coming for a visit this Christmas so that we can hang out and she can ease the homesickness. For now, Direct TV in New York will keep her company and put a constant smile on her face.

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Thriller Acapella Style

By Angela AMP on 3:15 AM

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I was watching videos on YouTube and stumbled upon this really interesting music video. This French guy François Macré created his own version of Michael Jackson's Thriller using only his own voice! He never used instruments, synthesizers or other stuff just 64 acapella tracks!

Here's what he wrote in the "more info" section of this vid:


Here is a remake of the "Thriller" song that I've entirely recorded with my own voice, using 64 A'cappella tracks. There is therefore no instrument, synthetizer, beatbox, or even to sampler, but only the sound of my voice livened up with Reverb, Equalization and slight Chorus. Regarding looping parts, I've simply used the "looping" technique.

I've accomplished this non-commercial project at home, only with a laptop , microphone, headphones and webcam. It's just an artistic challenge, accomplished during my hours of free time, whose purpose is to surprise my close circle and net surfers.


I hope you'll have as much pleasure to hear and watch it as I had to accomplish. Don't hesitate to leave me your comments, or to contact me through my MySpace's profile :
http://www.myspace.com/francoismacre

«THRILLER» Original Song :

Lyrics and Music by Rod TEMPERTON
© RODSONGS


All I can say is that what this guy did to Thriller is way too cool to compete with! Two thumbs up for this really talented guy!


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Rest in Peace Jacko

By Angela AMP on 7:45 AM

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Michael Jackson is dead...and a lot of bloggers in the blogosphere are blogging about him just to get traffic. So sad... Even though MJ had his own share of faults, he was a person and a music icon a lot of people look up to.

I don't want to write much. My heart aches because almost every song he sang since he was a kid is a part of my life soundtrack.

I need a working turntable... time to dust off those classic Jackson 5 LPs...

Rest in peace Jacko... your spirit and music will live on...


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Do You Want 56 Permanent Stars On Your Face?

By Angela AMP on 11:21 PM

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What would you do if a guy draws 56 stars on your face and you won't be able to rub them off with soap and water? That's the sad fate of Belgian teenager Kimberley Vlaeminck who sued the tattoo artist who put too much stars on her face.

The eighteen year old said she only wanted three stars on her face but she happened to doze off during the process. She woke up in pain when the tattoo guy started to put stars on her nose. She was surprised that the guy turned her face into a galaxy!

The tattoo artist said that the teenager agreed to have fifty-six stars tattooed on her face but only complained when she went home and her father got mad with what happened.

What should we learn from this young woman's experience? If you want a tattoo, better make it clear with the artist what you want, how big do you want it and how many do you want of it. It is also very important to never fall asleep while you are getting yourself inked!

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Medical Alarm Devices for Elderly People

By Angela AMP on 10:28 PM

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My grandfather suffered a stroke last year and since then there had been many changes in his life. He is not his usual self who goes to town whenever he feels like it and do whatever he feels like doing. His stroke changed him; he used to be quick moving yet now he has become a slow, cane-holding old guy. Sometimes he needs to be followed around but there are times when he wants to be his usual independent self and goes around by himself.


My grandfather’s condition worries most of us in the family. What if he goes around by himself and falls off from a flight of stairs or slips on wet pavement? How would he call for help if no one is around?


I happened to stumble upon medical alarm devices which help a lot of elderly people abroad and I wish it is available here. The alarm is composed of two devices one is for the home and the other one is a GPS tracking bracelet that the elderly can wear.


The medical alarm home device has a fall alert detector that alerts emergency personnel that the elderly person has fallen or in an emergency situation and can’t even push a button to ask for help. The other device, the GPS tracking bracelet, is equipped with a 2-way speakerphone that the elderly can use like a cellular phone and use it to all for help. It can also be used to track down elderly who can’t remember their way home or who got lost.


Technology has made the lives of the elderly and their families easier. I could only wish that we can get my grandfather a medical alarm kit so that we will be assured that he is safe and well.



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