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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Arcade Fire

by on October 6, 2015 0 comments
Arcade Fire's Funeral was named Album of the Year and was released to international critical acclaim. Because of the varied instruments, the sound is unlike anything else being made today—the band plays bass guitar, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, xylophone, glockenspiel, keyboard, synthesizer, French horn, accordion, harp, mandolin and even a hurdy-gurdy. This kind of laid back sound is not going to be for everyone, but if you look up the various reviews, there is a reason it receives constant 5 stars and 9 out 10s. Take that spare fiver today and give Arcade Fire a chance.
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Savvy Spending: 10 Simple Steps To Your Perfect Wardrobe

by on October 5, 2015 0 comments
Twice annually, I transition from my "summer" closet to my "winter" one, using the opportunity to re-evaluate my wardrobe. It's a good exercise, letting me take a realistic look at everything from my waistline (it's always sad when pants no longer fit) to my style (did I really wear those studded boots all last winter??). In today’s blog I offer 10 simple steps to pairing down your wardrobe so you’re only keeping what you really love.
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Weekly tech news roundup for Friday, October 2

by on October 2, 2015 0 comments
This week: one of the most terrifying apps will soon be released, there's a magical new concrete that sucks up water like a sponge, and a new Kickstarter will turn your dumb watch into a smart one. Also, Google releases new toys, Amazon pulls at least one of them from its store, and the Tesla X could be the most perfect family car ever created...except for the price tag.
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Take a funny test in Facebook? It’s time to clean permissions

by on October 1, 2015 8 comments
If you take those Facebook quizzes be warned: you’re basically purchasing an automatically generated joke about you and your friends and pay by allowing them access to your friend list and Facebook wall—including all your past, current and future posts. And on top of that, you pay with knowledge about all your friends too, but without asking them for permission. A good deal? Well, maybe and maybe not.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: One Republic

by on September 29, 2015 0 comments
Believe it or not, the social networking site MySpace is what saved today's band from obscurity. After being dropped from their first label, Timbaland discovered them on that once-famous website and signed them. The production value of OneRepublic's debut album is off the charts, the sound is solid, and there's even a super-famous track used in over 75 TV shows, films, and commercials. Today you can get for only $5.
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“Avengers,” “Spy” and “Magic Mike” come to TDS TV on Demand

by on September 28, 2015 0 comments
TDS TV on Demand is serving up everything from hunky strippers, superheroes galore, and Melissa McCarthy as a spy, to a pair of creepy horror films. And don't miss out on the fabulous teen drama, "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl," a gem that many people have never heard of. On TV, the season premiers keep coming and we have the scoop on those too, plus some of the latest news.
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Weekly tech news roundup for September 25

by on September 25, 2015 0 comments
This week: Today is your only day to score Amazon Prime for only $67, Samsung's virtual reality Gear is coming in November for $99, and Microsoft Office 2016 reviews are in. Also check out a really innovative portable wind turbine that can charge your small electronics...or more, find out about Pebble's new Round smartwatch, and learn about the new snow dinos discovered!
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Gnarls Barkley

by on September 22, 2015 0 comments
Gnarls Barclay's debut album was recorded over the course of 2005 and was released in April of 2006. St. Elsewhere almost immediately received universal acclaim and intrigue. Backed by the immense popularity of the single ‘Crazy’, the album sold over a million copies in the first year alone. If you listen you'll realize it goes from gospel to alt rock to soul to R&B. It’s absolutely unique, but incredibly well done—and worth your $5 today.
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Weekly tech news roundup for September 18

by on September 18, 2015 0 comments
This week: Amazon announces four new tablets (including one for only $50!) and updated Fire TV options, UE Boom 2 is making waves, and there's a new bio fuel from Japan that could just save the earth. Also, Microsoft's hosting a media event next month, DARPA introduces new prosthetic tech, new Facebook buttons could be here soon, and more.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: The Wallflowers

by on September 15, 2015 0 comments
It doesn't happen often, but sometimes musical talent gets passed down from parent to child. That's certainly the case for the lead singer for The Wallflowers—his dad is Bob Dylan. Although Jakob Dylan hasn't blazed a musical trail like his father, Bringing Down the Horse was a staple in the mid-'90s and well worth a listen...especially for only $5.
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