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December 4, 2006--Gibson Guitar, the world’s premiere musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, has announced the availability of the Gibson HD.6X-Pro Guitar System—the most revolutionary leap forward in guitar manufacturing in more than 70 years. The result of years of research and development, the HD.6X-Pro Guitar System, nicknamed the HD LP, combines incredible Gibson craftsmanship with the latest, groundbreaking digital technology. The result may look like an electric guitar, but the Gibson HD LP is a complete digital audio system that is poised to usher in a new era of music making. With unprecedented technology and innovative development, the Gibson HD.6X-Pro Guitar System is the first guitar of its kind, and represents a dramatic step forward for the instrument. Guitar legend also known as the father of the electric guitar, Les Paul spent time in New York this week to personally autograph this newest innovation from Gibson Guitar. One hundred limited-edition HD LP guitars have been signed by Les Paul, and are available through online dealer Sweetwater (www.sweetwater.com). The limited-edition, signed HD.6X-Pro has an MSRP of $7,999 USD. Other unsigned HD.6X-Pro models will also be sold through Sweetwater at an MSRP of $3,999 USD. Numerous artists and musicians from around the world are scheduled to appear and perform with the system. Read more

November 30, 2006-- Griffin Technology Inc., creator of all things iPod, announced today that its new iTalk Pro has shipped to stores. iTalk Pro combines simplicity with versatility, to allow iPod users to faithfully record under real-world conditions.

The iTalk Pro plugs directly into the iPod's dock connector. It's the most compact configuration possible, eliminating the need for extra cables and adapters. Easy, one-touch operation allows users to concentrate on what they're hearing, instead of how to operate the equipment. Read more

Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingston Technology today announced it is working with eMusic, the world's largest retailer of independent music and the world's no. 2 digital music service, to offer consumers a special download promotion that introduces a cornucopia of songs from independent artists to the growing global community of mobile phone consumers on the Kingston Mobile Phone Village.

"One of the best methods to enjoy snackable content on a digital device is listening to music. Kingston created this introductory promotion with eMusic to give users the opportunity to sample how easy it is to use a Flash memory card, listen to music on one's mobile phone and then enjoy it again on an MP3 player or computer," said Wendy Lecot, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston. "By signing up for a free eMusic trial, visitors to the Kingston Mobile Phone Village can browse through a multitude of great songs and download up to 50 free titles," added Lecot. Read more

November 16, 2006 – Musical Icon Sir Elton John, recording legend Al Green, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Gladys Knight, and Grammy Winner LL Cool J are scheduled to perform at the 3rd Annual Plymouth Jazz Festival in Tobago. From Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29, 2007, Tobago invites visitors to catch the island fever with a weekend packed full of unforgettable performances set against the backdrop of what may well be the last undiscovered gem destination in the Caribbean. Read more

Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blockbuster Inc. today announced that it is giving online renters unprecedented access to movies through the introduction of BLOCKBUSTER Total Access, a movie rental program that gives online customers the option of returning their DVDs through the mail or exchanging them at more than 5,000 participating BLOCKBUSTER stores for free in-store movie rentals. The new program, available only from Blockbuster, means Total Access subscribers don't need to wait to get DVDs through the mail, essentially allowing them to double the number of movies they can access each month. Read more

October 30, 2006 --In a move that’s sure to delight guitarists of all skill levels and stylistic learnings, Gibson has added Lick of the Week to its ever-growing lesson program on Gibson.com. Designed to stimulate creativity, demystify the fretboard, and offer insights into technique and theory, Lick of the Week is a short-and-sweet phrase or progression that can be explored and absorbed over a cup of coffee.

The phrase is presented in both music notation and tab, and key points are described in the companion text. An audio clip lets guitarists hear the example performed at the suggested tempo. Read more

October 2006– The retail release of two highly anticipated Godzilla films – Godzilla Raids Again and Mothra v. Godzilla – has been rescheduled from November 7th, 2006 to the spring of 2007. This new release date will allow for the opportunity to give the titles a larger retail release with increased marketing support. Both films will still be available on November 7th exclusively at www.godzillaondvd.com. Each title will include both the original Japanese and US version of the films; special features will include audio commentaries, featurettes, poster slide shows and English subtitles for the Japanese versions. Read more

October 5, 2006 – MAGIX announced today MAGIX Webradio Recorder 2, consumer software that lets everyone download and record all the latest hits off the Internet for free. 100% legal, Webradio Recorder 2 records over 3,000 International Internet radio stations and provides an improved worldwide receiver with stations to suit everyone’s musical taste. Favorite radio programs can be recorded automatically and individual songs can easily be separated from whole radio shows, burned onto CD, and archived onto a hard drive. The new version of the award-winning Webradio Recorder (“Test Winner,” PC Praxis, January 2006), Webradio Recorder 2 is available immediately in the retail channel for $19.99. Read more

Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netflix today introduced a new Web site feature called "Previews" that enables Netflix members to instantly watch movie trailers that have been personalized for them based on their movie tastes.

The new "Previews" section consolidates all of Netflix's movie trailers in one area on the Web site, just one click away from the member home page. Netflix's proprietary recommendation software chooses the trailers and the order in which they are shown based on individual members' movie rental and movie rating histories at Netflix. The previews run sequentially and without interruption. Read more

August 17, 2006 – On September 2, 2006, visitors to the quintessentially American village of Cooperstown, NY, will have the opportunity to experience Bob Dylan in concert in a remarkably intimate atmosphere. The Bob Dylan Show, which is part of Dylan’s third annual national concert tour of America’s minor league baseball parks, will be held under the stars at the historic Doubleday Field.

The concert tour, which the Nashville Scene reported feels more “like a backyard party than a rock concert”, will ideally complement the atmosphere of Cooperstown, where visitors go to discover America’s rich heritage in an unspoiled and unhurried setting. The concert will be held rain or shine and the town will provide $3 trolley transportation between parking lots and the concert site. Doors open at 5:30 P.M., the concert begins at 6:30 P.M. and ends at approximately 9:30 P.M. All tickets are priced at $49.50, children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult ticket holder. To purchase tickets, guests can call the concert phone line at 607-547-5211. Read more