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Archive for August, 2010
The Nokia N8 Combines Style And Performance
Aug 30th
Regardless of whether it is the twelve megapixel camera equipped with Carl Zeiss optics, flexible media compatibility or the responsive 3.5 in. AMOLED capacitive touch screen, the Nokia N8 is really a Smart phone that provides something for everybody.
With brand new smart phones being released just about each week, it really is hard to find the appropriate smart phone for you personally. Regardless of whether you are searching for a good multi media gadget, a highly effective internet browser or perhaps an effective digital camera phone, the Nokia N8 ticks all of the boxes.
The Nokia N8 is a fairly stream-lined More >
Mobile Marketing For Christmas
Aug 28th
How Mobile Marketing Can Boost Success This Christmas
Trying to get your share of the Christmas retail rush? As the holiday season begins, it’s time to think about ads, revenue, and Christmas specials. Implementing a mobile marketing campaign may make the difference between sink or swim in this crucial period.
Innovative Technology and Increased Revenue
As competition increases, innovation becomes more important than ever as a way of distinguishing yourself from the rest. Many key companies this season will look to mobile marketing as an innovative technology which drives sales. This has been done already Brisbane’s Clinic Aesthetic, a day clinic for in More >
RockItToMe
Aug 27th
If you love Rock-and-Roll
you´ll love Rock-It-To-Me!tm
“The first CD musical trivia game with all original recordings.”
Sample Games
To play the sample games simply click on the link to download the sample track then ask the question.
SG#1: Song #1 Q: What is the name of this song? Click for Answer
SG#2: Song #2 Q: What legendary actress is mentioned in the lyrics of this song? Click for Answer
SG#3: Song #3 Q: What artist or group performed this song?Click for Answer
SG#4: Song #4 Q: What is the name of this song? Click for Answer
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Aug 20th
With Twitter being what it is, Lady Gaga will soon become the world’s top Twitter user overtaking current champ Britney Spears’ number of followers. According to Famecount.com, a social media statistics service, Gaga recorded 5,635,460 followers today, while Spears has 5,646,028.
If her current growth rates continue she should pass Spears’ count on Thursday or Friday of this week. Spears’ has enjoyed a brief run to the top of Twitter which only began less than three months ago, overtaking actor Ashton Kutcher for the top spot.
Famecount.com confirmes that Gaga’s Twitter followers, 16 million Facebook friends and YouTube popularity make her the More >
Memories In Pictures
Aug 15th
Memories in Pictures
as told by Don Webster – part 7
The British invasion included Peter and Gordon who came to Upbeat with hit songs World Without Love and Woman. Their connections to the Beatles were strong. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote World Without Love and Paul wrote Woman. Peter’s sister, Jane Asher, dated Paul McCartney so we publish this brief history with apologies to Linda.
If the Beatles had been a six-man group, Peter and Gordon, would probably have completed the roster.
Upbeat was the first-ever television appearance for Simon & Garfunkel whose Sounds of Silence became the number one record on More >
Not Dead Yet
Aug 10th
III. …with your host, Dennis Chandler.
In the 1960′s there was a great Cleveland band called The Lost Souls from St. Joe’s High School. This is the section of the website devoted to finding the lost souls of original Cleveland music, our version of VH1 Where Are They Now. And speaking of Where Are They Now, you can hear my song, “Where Are They Now”. I wrote this several years before anyone ever heard of VH1!
In this section of the website the music makers of northern Ohio, past and present, can check in and tell us where you are (home address More >
Two New Free Kindle Games Released By Amazon
Aug 5th
Not to be unmatched by Barnes & Noble previous free Chess and Sudoko games for its Nook e-reader, Amazon has released two new free Kindle games.
Amazon’s new word games, Every Word and Shuffled Row, are similar to versions of single-player speed Scrabble. Being more brainy than action-oriented due to the slow nature of the E-ink screens, both sport timed modes helping to raise the level of intensity as you use the Kindle’s built-in keyboard to input words.
If you would like to add the titles to your Kindle, simply purchase the game in the Kindle Store like you would any free More >
Mike Petrone
Aug 1st
Performing live in area clubs six nights a week, Mike Petrone has built, along with the trio, a considerable following in Cleveland and surrounding areas. Standing Room Only can be assumed when Mike is joined by bassist Marty Block and drummer Roy King.
Together for over a year as the Mike Petrone Trio, they maintain this packed schedule of Cleveland dates as well as out of town trips, including performances at the famed Manhattan clubs, Sardi’s and Club 21. Mr. Petrone is additionally the spokesperson for Europa International Eyewear, allowing for distribution of his recordings in four countries.
Last summer brought further More >
