Enigma Video/Song "Fata Morgana" Trk 5

A Fata Morgana

A fata morgana, Italian translation of Morgan le Fay, the fairy shapeshifting half-sister of King Arthur, is a mirage, an optical phenomenon which results from a temperature inversion. Objects on the horizon, such as islands, cliffs, ships or icebergs, appear elongated and elevated, like "fairy tale castles".

In calm weather, the undisturbed interface between warm air over cold dense air near the surface of the ground may act as a refracting lens, producing an upside-down image, over which the distant direct image appears to hover. Fata Morgana are usually seen in the morning after a cold night which has resulted in the radiation of heat into space. The first mention of 'Fata Morgana' in English, in 1818, referred to such a mirage noticed in the Strait of Messina, Sicily. It between Calabria and Sis common in high mountain valleys, such as the San Luis Valley of Colorado where the effect is exaggerated due to the curvature of the floor of the valley canceling out the curvature of the Earth. They may be seen in Arctic seas on very still mornings, or commonly on Antarctic ice shelves.

Fata Morgana are superior mirages, which are distinct from the more common inferior mirages, which create the illusion of distant pools of water in the desert and on hot roads.

"Seven Lives Many Faces" is such a great album that it is hard to choose a favorite song. However, for some reason or the other, I have been totally mesmerized and sucked in by track 5 which is "Fata Morgana". I hope YOU feel the same way I do while watching and listening to this haunting song by Michael Cretu. Enjoy!

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"Fata Morgana", Thanks Michael Cretu,

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Enigma Video - "Touchness" Track 3(Adult Theme)

So far, everyone seems to be enjoying the videos and music from Enigma's "Seven Lives Many Faces" cd. I know a bunch of YOU have bought the cd. That's great! This video is for track 3 on the cd. It is called "Touchness". IT IS MATURE/ADULT themed! It is a killer track! Enjoy!

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LaBelle, New Single "Roll Out"

Patti LaBelle

After 30 plus years, Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sara Dash are back together again with a new album entitled "Back To Now". The reformed "LaBelle" sounds as good as ever. This video is from the first single off the album. This is "Roll Out". Enjoy!

"Let The Music Play,"

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Enigma Video - "Deja Vu" Track 10

This is a great "Native American" feeling and sounding song/video. It is track number 10 off the "Seven Lives Many Faces"disc Enigmamusic.com - The Ultimate Enigmafan Experience Close your eyes and let your mind go as YOU listen to this song. Peace fellow souls.









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Enigma Video: "Je T'aime Till My Dying Day"

Andru Donalds

Once again, for all the die hard Enigma fans, this is track 9 off the new disc "Seven Lives Many Faces". "Je T'aime Till My Dying Day" with Andru Donalds doing the lead vocals. This is such a great song and feeling. I'm sure everyone has someone they can relate this song to. For me, it's my ultimate soul mate and wife for life, Mary. Enjoy!

Thank YOU Michael Cretu,

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Enigma "Distorted Love" Video

Michael Cretu

If YOU are an Enigma fan like I am, the new album "Seven Lives Many Faces" is great. I will put up some of the videos from the album over the next few days or so. Enjoy!





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Video Games On The Road, Boat, Plane & Resort

Videogames get set to go on vacation

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters Life!) - With the holiday travel season fast approaching, videogame makers are making sure they have games and consoles handy for trains, planes and automobiles -- and so are holiday destinations.

Nintendo is introducing two limited edition Nintendo DS bundles on November 28 which include a Mario Red Nintendo DS with the "New Super Mario Bros." game and an Ice Blue Nintendo DS with a matching carrying case and a copy of "Brain Age."

In Japan, Nintendo recently introduced its next generation portable, Nintendo DSi, which adds two cameras, an SD card slot, an online game store, advanced music capabilities, larger screens and a slimmer body to the dual-screen handheld player.

The Nintendo DSi will be released in North America and Europe in 2009, about five years since it debuted the Nintendo DS in North America of which it has shipped over 84 million units.

Sony Corp. has a new portable game offering, the PSP 3000, which adds a high-resolution screen and a built-in microphone to let users call friends between games or movies.

Since debuting the original PlayStation Portable in December 2004 in Japan, Sony has sold over 40 million PSPs worldwide.

Apple's iPhone 3G and iPod Touch have also become popular gaming devices for vacationers. There are over 13 million iPhone 3Gs around the globe and over 1,500 games available on the App Store.

DESTINATION WII

But videogames are not just becoming an integral packing item for vacationers on the move. Their end destinations as well have noticed the wider demand for gaming, way beyond just families.

Nintendo's Wii consoles, with its unique motion-sensing controller and simpler games, can now be found in select Marriott and Westin Hotels and on board many cruise liners with games like "Wii Sports" and "Endless Ocean" part of daily itineraries.

"We always have had PlayStations aboard our ships but we've upgraded recently to Wiis and integrated them throughout our ships for kids, teenagers and adults to play," said Jim Urry, vice president of entertainment for Disney Cruise Line.

Urry said next year, Disney will introduce a new videogame experience to passengers using motion-sensor technology designed by Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI).

A "Pirates of the Caribbean" game, which can be played by large groups on the ship's deck, lets players steer a course for Captain Jack Sparrow's ship by leaning in different directions.
The virtual characters and ship will be displayed on a giant outdoor screen used by the cruise line for some Wii tournaments.

Videogames are also influencing the work of WDI at Walt Disney World and Disneyland with both parks introducing a new ride this year, "Toy Story's Midway Mania," which plays like a next generation videogame with 3D glasses and special effects like air and water.

"We know kids come into our parks with Nintendo DSes and they're with them all day," said Sue Bryan, senior show producer and director, WDI, who oversaw development of the new ride.

"If we can involve them more in the theme park storytelling with that game technology, that's a great thing."

If YOU have any doubt whatsoever about what your kids want, YOU must be living on another planet. Video gaming is the biggest entertainment money generator on the planet. In any configuration YOU can imagine.

Game On,

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"True Blood" & "24" Super Sunday

I don't know about the rest of the world, but for me, I am looking forward to Sunday night November 23, 2008. I am sick of all the "doom and gloom" the media keeps feeding us about the economy, credit, housing, jobs, bailouts, banks, stock market and on and on. YOU/US people screwed this whole thing up, soooo, "quit whining, take your lumps and deal with it and move on"!

That being said, "we all need some escapism". That is what Sunday night is all about. Two of the most "edge of your seat" tv shows ever created. Hell, I'm getting ticked already because it is the season finale of HBO: True Blood. If YOU have not seen or watched this series, YOU have really missed out! Especially if YOU are a "vampire" fan. This is much better than any teen vampire story being pushed these days. Click on the link and get up to speed. This is NOT for the squeamish, faint of heart and prudes.

As if that were not enough, after a major hiatus, "24", one of my all time favorite tv shows returns with a 2 hour movie to get everybody uptodate on what is going on with this show. From what I understand, "this is a DO NOT MISS movie". It is a great lead in to the actual series starting up in January '09. 24 - Trailer

So, what to do? I am watching HBO: True Blood and recording 24 - Trailer to watch after. Terrorist and vampires, what a night! "Screw the economy"! lol

"Life is short, live it",

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NO RELIGION, NO WORSHIP, ONLY....?! NEW NOVEL COMING

In this day and age, with the worlds economies all in the tank and every man woman and child feeling the pain, what else could make the situation extremely more unbearable? A world with NO religions. No churchs, no temples, no synagogues, no houses of worship period! How could this be? It would be impossible! It would be the end of all things! Nothing could cause this to take place! However, "It will happen!" And there would only be................!!??

A NEW NOVEL/STORY BY

Bobby Sharpe

DUE LATE 2009-2010

"It Has Already Started",

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Jimi Hendrix Experiences Mitch Mitchell Crosses

Mitch Mitchell of Hendrix Experience Dies

Portland, Ore. (Nov. 12) - Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday. He was 61.

Mitchell was a powerful force on the Hendrix band's 1967 debut album "Are You Experienced?" as well as the trio's albums "Electric Ladyland" and "Axis: Bold As Love." He had an explosive drumming style that can be heard in hard-charging songs such as "Fire" and "Manic Depression."

The Englishman had been drumming for the Experience Hendrix Tour, which performed Friday in Portland. It was the last stop on the West Coast part of the tour.

Hendrix died in 1970. Bass player Noel Redding died in 2003.

An employee at Portland's Benson Hotel called police after discovering Mitchell's body.
Erin Patrick, a deputy medical examiner, said Mitchell apparently died of natural causes. An autopsy was planned.

"He was a wonderful man, a brilliant musician and a true friend," said Janie Hendrix, chief executive of the Experience Hendrix Tour and Jimi Hendrix' stepsister. "His role in shaping the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience cannot be underestimated."

Bob Merlis, a spokesman for the tour, said Mitchell had stayed in Portland for a four-day vacation and planned to leave Wednesday.

"It was a devastating surprise," Merlis said. "Nobody drummed like he did."

He said he saw Mitchell perform two weeks ago in Los Angeles, and the drummer appeared to be healthy and upbeat.

Merlis said the tour was designed to bring together veteran musicians who had known Hendrix — like Mitchell — and younger artists, such as Grammy-nominated winner Jonny Lang, who have been influenced by him.

Blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who is 31 and was part of the tour, said Mitchell was to the drums what Hendrix was to the guitar.

"Today many of us have lost a dear friend, and the world has lost a rock n' roll hero," he said.

Mitchell was a one-of-a-kind drummer whose "jazz-tinged" style was influenced by Max Roach and Elvin Jones, Merlis said. The work was a vital part of both the Jimi Hendrix Experience in the 1960s and the Experience Hendrix Tour that ended last week, he said.

"If Jimi Hendrix were still alive," Merlis said, "he would have acknowledged that."
During his career Mitchell played with the best in the business — not just Hendrix, but also Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Keith Richards, Jack Bruce, Jeff Beck, Muddy Waters and others.

Mitchell performed with Hendrix and Redding at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967, the U.S. debut of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. He also was member of a later version of the band that performed the closing set of the Woodstock Festival in August 1969 — where Hendrix played a psychedelic version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the band launched into "Purple Haze."

The Jimi Hendrix Experience was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 1992. According to the Hall of Fame, Mitchell was born July 9, 1947, in Ealing, England.

Terry Stewart, chief executive of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, said Mitchell transformed his instrument from a "strictly percussive element to a lead instrument."

"His interplay with Jimi Hendrix's guitar on songs like 'Fire' is truly amazing," Stewart said Wednesday. "Mitch Mitchell had a massive influence on rock 'n' roll drumming and took it to new heights."

Hendrix, Redding and Mitchell held their first rehearsal in October 1966, according to the Hall of Fame's Web site.

In an interview last month with the Boston Herald, Mitchell said he met Hendrix "in this sleazy little club."

"We did some Chuck Berry and took it from there," Mitchell told the newspaper. "I suppose it worked."




Thank YOU Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding and my friend the great James Marshall Hendrix. They may try, but there will never be a trio like the three of YOU. Your music will live on forever.

Peace & Love,

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Myspace, Facebook & Friends

Hey people, just a quick little note to let YOU know where YOU can go to check out some of my friends, pictures, music and other ethereal type stuff. Go to:

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YOU can also send me a friend invite if YOU are on either of these sites. The more the merrier.

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Peace, Love & Dragons,

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Video Games Not Immune To Bad Economy

"Spore" screen shot

Electronic Arts posts larger loss, cuts jobs

Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS) (ERTS) posted a wider quarterly net loss Thursday and said it is laying off about 6 percent of its work force to cut costs as it heads into the most lucrative season for the games industry.

Higher development and marketing costs led to the bigger loss for the July-September period. The quarter's revenue surpassed Wall Street's forecast thanks to the success of games like "Spore" and "Madden NFL 09," but the company did not exude the cheery optimism that has characterized the video game industry in the past few months even amid the economic turmoil.

Considering the slowdown at retail we've seen in October, we are cautious in the short term," said John Riccitiello, chief executive, in a statement. "Longer term, we are very bullish on the game sector overall and on EA in particular."

The company lost $310 million, or 97 cents per share, in the quarter, the second in its fiscal year. That was worse than the loss of $195 million, or 62 cents per share, a year earlier.

Sales jumped 40 percent to $894 million.

Excluding one-time items, EA says it lost 6 cents a share in the latest quarter, matching the expectation of analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.

Adjusted sales, which exclude deferred revenue for some online games, were $1.13 billion, beating expectations for $1.08 billion.

Chief Financial Officer Eric Brown said the company remains "cautiously optimistic" about the holidays. EA, like other video game companies, makes the bulk of its money in November and December.

"We have heard that retailer foot traffic is down in general, which is a negative," he said in an interview. "But we also know that retailers are increasing their shelf space (for video games ahead of the holidays)."

EA lowered its full-year profit outlook range because of the strengthening dollar and the delay of the latest "Harry Potter" game, though EA kept its revenue forecast intact.

The job cuts will amount to between 500 to 600 positions across all functions and locations, EA said. While some of these jobs are open, most will involve layoffs.

Shares of the Redwood City, Calif.-based company sank $4.03, or 14.5 percent, to $23.70 in after-hours trading. The stock had closed down 31 cents at $27.73.

This should just show YOU how bad the economy really is. The gaming industry is and has been one of the most lucrative industries on the planet for some time now. However, they are getting hit like everyone else. The difference though, "they will bounce back quicker than most other businesses. Hey, got to get my game on".

I have made money over the years with Electronic Arts stock. Granted, it is down now because of circumstances beyond their control, however, if YOU have a couple bucks to spare, YOU will not regret having this in the very near future. Bank that!

Video Games #1 Entertainment Biz,

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007 New Music! Alicia Keys & Jack White

If YOU are getting excited about the "new" James Bond flick, "Quantum Of Solace", which is due November, here is something to wet your appetite. Alicia Keys & Jack White with "Another Way To Die" video. Enjoy!

James Bond is Coming,

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Motown SuperStar Levi Stubbs Crosses Over

Four Tops Frontman Levi Stubbs Dies

Four Tops lead singer Levi Stubbs, who possessed one of the most dynamic and emotive voices of all the Motown singers, died Friday at 72. He had been ill recently and died in his sleep at the Detroit house he shared with his wife, said Dana Meah, the wife of a grandson. The Wayne County medical examiner's office also confirmed the death.

With Stubbs in the lead, the Four Tops sold millions of records, including such hits as "Baby I Need Your Loving," ''Reach Out (I'll Be There)" and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)."

The group performed for more than four decades without a change in personnel. Stubbs' death leaves one surviving member of the original group: Abdul "Duke" Fakir.

Stubbs "fits right up there with all the icons of Motown," said Audley Smith, chief operating officer of the Motown Historical Museum. "His voice was as unique as Marvin's or as Smokey's or as Stevie's."

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I had the pleasure of knowing and working on shows with the Four Tops over the years. Not only were they super talented, they were a great bunch of guys. See YOU on the other side Levi.

Four Tops Music Lives On,

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Xbox 360 Upgrades & Updates

Tokyo Game Show 2008: New Xbox 360 Dashboard to be Released November 19

During their keynote address at the Tokyo Game Show, Microsoft announced it is redesigning the interface for its Xbox Live service. The update called the "New Xbox Experience" will launch on November 19 in 26 countries and will be localized in 19 languages.

Gamasutra scored an interview with Microsoft senior platform strategist Rob Gruhl and global platform marketing manager Albert Penello. They discussed the details of the Xbox Live update.

Xbox Live's Marketplace interface has also been redesigned. Players will be able to view more detailed descriptions, screenshots, and information more easily for titles. This information will also be made available on the Web, so that users who are not at their Xbox 360 can still browse through the Xbox Live Marketplace. A new games channel has been developed, including a new games details page for "back of the box games details." A spotlight channel has been developed that will show, anything on the Xbox Live service that is popular and new.

CNET recently acquired a demo of the “New Xbox Experience” and wrote up a detailed analysis of its features. One of the significant changes is the removal of the blade interface. The blades allowed users to access pages of information and features quickly due to the fact they are stacked on top of each other. The new interface uses full windows spread out on the screen.

Another significant change is the addition of the avatar system. Users can choose their avatar from a large group; each avatar is dressed differently, has a unique hair style, and skin color. Once you have chosen your avatar you will be allowed to customize it with new clothing, accessories, and hair. It is still unclear whether the avatar system will be incorporated into games -- other possibilities are the awarding of new accessories for your avatar based on your accomplishments in the Xbox Achievements system.

The other major feature of the “New Xbox Experience” is “parties”. This feature will allow groups of friends to communicate using chat or text messages. If the friends are not actively playing together it is still possible to see the profiles of other users including what they are playing.

Another change is Xbox Live users will be able to implement changes to their system through Xbox.com. New accessories or game updates that have become available can be ordered through the internet. When users return to their Xbox 360s, they don't have to try to remember what it was they wanted.

A quick start mechanism has been incorporated that allows fast access to almost everything the system has to offer. If users are in a hurry it will allow them to skip the larger Xbox Live experience. Choices are more limited, but most of what they need is available.

This ought to give the Xbox gamers out there something to look forward to.

Game On,

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Seal Sings Sam Cooke Classic(Video)

I like Seal, and, I liked Sam Cooke. Seal does a great job on this timely song, but, NO ONE will ever top the Sam cooke version. With all the campaigning talking about "change", and, with the planet going through it's cyclical changes, this song is right on the money. Enjoy!

Change Is Coming,

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Tina Turner-"Queen Of Rock", Aretha Franklin-"Queen Of Soul"

Tina Turner Takes Aretha Franklin To Task Over "Queen" Controversy

After an eight-year retirement, Tina Turner kicked off her "Tina Turner Live" tour at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. on Oct. 1.

Performing for the first time in almost a decade isn't the only thing the 'What's Love Got To Do With It' singer is doing.

The 68-year-old singer also broke her silence and addressed the controversy surrounding her appearance with Beyoncé Knowles on the 50th anniversary of the Grammy Awards where they performed together for the first time.

In Knowles' introduction of Turner, she referred to the rock icon as "the queen," a reference that upset the "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin.

The day after the Grammy telecast, the 66-year-old 'Respect' singer released a statement that said: "I am not sure of whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyoncé, however, I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy."

Turner told 'USA Today' that she wasn't surprised by Franklin 's overreaction to the incident.

"Aretha has always been like that. We've always accepted that from her. She's the queen of soul, and I'm the queen of rock 'n' roll. There were so many kings and queens there that night. Her ego must be so big to think she was the only one," she laughed. "That's how queens are!"

"Tina Turner Live" will play 22 cities in the U.S. through Dec. 6, with the last show being in Hartford, Conn.

The tour then goes international, playing Canada, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, England, France and Ireland.

The concert is 150 minutes, includes a 30-minute intermission, and features Turner tunes like 'Better Be Good To Me,' 'Private Dancer,' 'We Don't Need Another Hero,' 'Let's Stay Together,' 'Proud Mary,' and 'Nutbush City Limits.'

It is totally incredible, but, Tina can still bring it bigtime!

I love both of these women and they are both "rightfully" queens. My take though, along with being queen of soul and queen of rock n roll, Tina is "queen" of the live show" Tina Turner Live in Concert. Aretha, will always be "queen" of the best voice ever!

Queen Divas Rule,

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HBO Series "True Blood" Sucks, Literally(It's Great)

So, if YOU are tired of all the political bull, and, tired of hearing about the collapse of the worlds economy, try this on for an escape. The new HBO series, "True Blood"! I just watched the first three episodes(HBO on Demand)and am totally into it. If YOU are a vampire fan, YOU will love this series. Got to tell YOU though, "there is some serious sex, profanity and gruesome violence here". This is most certainly not for the squemish or kids!

Enjoy!HBO: True Blood

Bite This,

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Led Zeppelin Tour w/Robert Plant

ROCK legends LED ZEPPELIN are set for a reunion tour after singer ROBERT PLANT finally caved in and agreed to join them.

Guitarist JIMMY PAGE, 64, bassist JOHN PAUL JONES, 62, and drummer JASON BONHAM, 42, had resigned themselves to touring without Plant.

They even rehearsed with stand-in singers — and one American was so impressive they were confident they could hit the road next year without Plant.

That was what finally persuaded him to return.

A source revealed: “The rest of the band had all but given up on Robert joining them, but they were determined to go ahead so had started to seriously explore other avenues.

“When Robert realised the band were serious about doing it without him, it made him think long and hard.

“He realised he couldn’t face the thought of not being involved.

“The band were over the moon when he told them the news.

“They are now forging ahead with the tour plans and they can’t wait to get on the road.”

The tour, set for next summer, follows the massive success of their one-off reunion show at London’s O2 Arena in December.

Led Zep, who have sold more than 300million albums worldwide, formed in 1968 and split up in 1980 when drummer John Bonham — father of Jason — died aged 32.

Rolling Stone magazine dubbed them the biggest band of the ’70s.

This is really great news for all of us rockers! Can't wait til the tour schedule is announced so I can make plans to go wherever to check them out. Will keep YOU posted. If YOU would like to get up to speed with Zep, check out the "Black Dog" video.




Led Zeppelin Rules,

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Motown Legend Crosses Over

Motown Hit Machine Norm Whitfield Dies

LOS ANGELES (Sept. 17) - Norman Whitfield, who co-wrote a string of Motown classics including "War" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," has died. He was 67.

A spokeswoman at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says Whitfield died there Tuesday. He suffered from complications of diabetes and had recently emerged from a coma, The Detroit Free Press reported.

Whitfield was a longtime Motown producer who during the 1960s and '70s injected rock and psychedelic touches into the label's soul music. Many of his biggest hits were co-written with Barrett Strong, with whom he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.

The two won the Grammy in 1972 for best R&B song for the Temptations' "Papa Was a Rolling Stone." Whitfield won another Grammy in 1976 for best original TV or motion picture score for "Car Wash."

Whitfield also worked as a producer for the Temptations and others.

Many of Whitfield's songs from that era, including Edwin Starr's 1970 "War" and the Temptations' 1970 "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)," have a strong political tone.

In a statement, Motown great Smokey Robinson hailed Whitfield as "one of the most prolific songwriters and record producers of our time. He will live forever through his great music."

Among Whitfield's other songs, according to the Songwriters Hall Web site, are "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep," "Cloud Nine" and "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)," all hits for the Temptations; and "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby," a 1969 hit for Marvin Gaye.

Just last week, Gaye's version of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," from 1968, was ranked at No. 65 in Billboard magazine's compilation of the top singles of the past 50 years. It was also a hit for Gladys Knight and the Pips, in 1967.

The entertainment world has lost a major player once again. But, as my friend Smokey said, "he will live forever through his great music". How true.

Go in Peace Norman,

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Enigma - "Seven Lives Many Faces"

Michael Cretu

If YOU are as big of an Enigma fan as I am, then this should be right up your alley and make your day! I am putting two links on this blog that will take YOU to the "official" Enigma myspace page where YOU can listen to cuts from the new album, "Seven Lives Many Faces". MySpace.com - Enigma - Official MySpace - Ibiza, Balears - Ambient / Pop / Ele I love the song "Deja Vu".

Also, YOU can go to this link and read the first reviews of tracks on the album in English, Spanish or Italian. ENIGMA «Seven Lives Many Faces»

The album is due on September 19th 2008. Enjoy!

Thank YOU Michael Cretu,

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Get Paid To Buy Music Online

New music site gives fans a cut of tune sales

NEW YORK (AP) - Being a trendsetter can be pricey. As any fashionista or gadget hound knows, the latest frocks and tech toys don't pay for themselves. But a new Web site is trying to make it profitable for music lovers to stay ahead of the curve - by paying them when other people purchase MP3s they've bought.

Berkeley, Calif.-based Popcuts, which publicly launched its Web site in early August, charges users 99 cents per song. Thereafter, whenever someone else buys the same song, those who have already bought it get paid in credit that can be redeemed for more Popcuts music. The earlier you buy a song, the larger your cut of future sales.

And while credit is currently the payment option, the site's founders hope to eventually pay users in cash, too.

Hannes Hesse, 28, one of the company's three co-founders, said the idea came from a desire to better align the interests of artists who want to sell their music and fans who want to get it for free.

"We thought that by providing this extra incentive to buy a song legally, namely, owning a stake in that song, would make it more attractive to buy," Hesse said.

Popcuts user Gary Yao, 25, said that while he'd prefer cash to the current site credit that users earn, he likes being rewarded for buying songs. So far, he's earned $5.25 by buying tracks.
"It gives me an incentive to go out there and see what's new and available," the San Francisco-based product analyst said, adding that he's discovered a few new bands by using the site over the past month.

The site's selection is still pretty slim - it includes around 700 songs from about 200 artists - but Popcuts is adding musicians through a deal it recently made with music distributor DashGo Inc. and is looking to connect with more distributors and with record labels.

Anyone making music can sell their tunes through the site, while maintaining full rights to their work. The agreement between artists and Popcuts is not exclusive, Hesse said, so music makers can sell songs through services like Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s online iTunes Store as well.

Popcuts takes 10 to 20 percent of song sales. Artists can determine what cut they get, and the rest goes to fans.

Since fans who buy songs early get a larger cut of subsequent sales, Hesse thinks a lot of people will search for new tunes and buy those that sound promising.

Popcuts' future is uncertain, though. Besides its small music catalog, it's navigating a market populated by several large, established players like Apple and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) that already have the allegiance of many digital music buyers.

Still, Mike McGuire, an analyst for Gartner Inc. (IT), said Popcuts' model of sharing with users can be very effective. Besides making money, users might feel as if their purchases are helping to invest in the bands on the site.

Then, "I as a consumer can say, 'Hey, I'm doing my part,'" McGuire said.

I guess if YOU are into buying music online, "why not get paid for it"? Sounds like a plan as long as YOU are buying music YOU want.

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Corvette/Lamborghini NO, Iceni YES!

Hot New Sports Car Tops 200 MPH, Has 2,000 Mile Range

There are sports cars and then there are COOLEST CARS EVER MADE. This hellion falls with a resounding thud into the latter group.

The Trident Iceni is capable of topping 200 mph. This alone ensures its entrance into the world of elite roadsters. It is also able, however, to drive 2,000 miles on a single tank of pure bio-diesel. We'll be honest -- we're getting a bit hot-under-the-collar.

Creator Phil Bevan, of Trident Performance Vehicles, utilized "torque multiplication," a technology that uses less fuel and produces less emissions by keeping revs low. The car is made out of composite material that will never corrode or rust, and the chassis itself is made out of stainless steel. It's an eco-friendly Lamborghini, except better looking and faster. Hell Yeah!

At around $150,000, the Iceni is a literal steal, but you should hurry. Only 500 are being made, and production begins next year.

This gives me even more incentive to want to hit the lottery or, get a movie deal done for my Dragon, Book of Shang trilogy. Two hundred miles per hour and can go 2000 miles on a tank of gas? I'll take two, thank YOU!

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Isaac Hayes & Bernie Mac Have Crossed Over

In what has turned out to be a pretty somber weekend on the entertainment front here in the USA and globally, we have lost two incredibly talented and diverse souls. Both of these gifted gentlemen brought sunshine and joy to many peoples lives. As always, even though YOU are no longer physically present with us here, your music, comedy, movies and television will always be a part of our lives. As well as your contributions to humanity. Peace be with YOU brothers Isaac and Bernie.

To read a full story on both of these legends, and, to watch videos of both, please click on the links here Soul Legend Isaac Hayes Passes Away - AOL News Raucous Comedian Bernie Mac Dead at 50 - AOL News

Though I never met Bernie Mac, I did have the pleasure of meeting and working with Isaac Hayes on a number of shows in the late 60's and early 70's. Awesome personality and talent.

Please sign my guest book/map if YOU have time.

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BBC America's "Primeval" TV Series

Well, here we are in the dog days of summer. Everybody is bummin' because there are reruns and crap on tv. But guess what, yours truly has something "NEW" to tell YOU about. Starting Saturday August 9, 2008, BBC America has the series season premier of a new sci-fi show called "Primeval". If YOU like this kind of thing, this should be right up your alley.

In the Central Florida area, YOU can watch this on BBC America which is channel 153 on Brighthouse Cable. The show is on at 9:00pm Saturday. If YOU want a sample, go to BBC America - Primeval

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Can't Eat, Can't Buy Gas, BUT, Can Buy Video Games

U.S. video game sales seen up 53 percent in June

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. sales of video game hardware and software rose 53 percent in June from a year ago, with Konami Corp's (9766.T: Quote, Profile, Research) "Metal Gear Solid 4" helping to fuel a dramatic increase in the number of Sony Corp's (6758.T: Quote, Profile, Research) PlayStation 3 units sold, market researcher NPD reported on Thursday.

"Metal Gear Solid 4" claimed the top slot as June's best-selling game, overtaking the two month reign Take-Two Interactive Software Inc's (TTWO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) "Grand Theft Auto 4" enjoyed since its launch in April. The Konami game is made exclusively for the PS3.

PlayStation 3 console sales jumped 94 percent from the prior month. U.S. consumers bought 405,500 PlayStation 3 consoles in June, up from 208,700 consoles in May.

"Exclusive content usually fuels hardware system purchases and PS3 sales certainly reflect the impact of Metal Gear Solid 4," NPD analyst Anita Frazer wrote in the report. PS3 unit sales hit a record for a non-holiday month, she said.

Nintendo Co Ltd (7974.OS: Quote, Profile, Research) sold 660,000 Wii consoles during June, a slight decrease from the 675,100 Wiis sold the month before. But the Wii's solid sales have secured its spot as the best-selling video game console in the U.S. of the current generation of machines. The console has sold 10.9 million units since its November 2006 release.

"The Wii appeals to people of all ages, generations and ability, and more and more new consumers continue to discover the Wii," Cammie Dunway, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Nintendo of America, told Reuters.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) sold 219,800 Xbox 360 consoles, a 17.8 percent increase from May.

For the first half of 2008, the U.S. video game industry has generated $8.3 billion in sales. This is a 36 percent increase in sales from the same period a year before, indicating that the sluggish economy is not hurting the industry's performance as people turn to home entertainment, NPD said.

"These numbers are mind bogglingly large," said Michael Pachter, a Wedbush Morgan analyst. "Clearly we have an expanded demographic, more than just hardcore gamers, and they have an insatiable appetite for video games."

Six of the games on June's top ten best-selling game list are made for Nintendo hardware, including the month's second place top-seller, Activision Blizzard Inc's (ATVID.O: Quote, Profile, Research) "Guitar Hero On Tour," for the DS handheld. Other top games included Microsoft's "Ninja Gaiden II" for the Xbox 360 and "Wii Play" and "Wii Fit" for the Wii.

Just goes to show YOU, "there is always a way to get what YOU want, regardless of the state of the economy". Video games are the ultimate entertainment experience in this day and age. Video games are todays life!

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