My friends are making it, kind-of. Conceived in Norwood MA, gestated and delivered during parties-cum-concerts dubbed "cheap rent" in Woonsocket RI, has given birth to Wizard Rock.

Mostly they sing about Harry Potter and his adventures,
but they really work to encourage reading and music, for the young and old.

I searched the forum and I don't think anyone has ever posted this article. It's a reply to Steve Jobs DRM speech from Leonardo Chiariglione, chair of the MPEG group. I think how he defines DRM is important, even if you don't agree with some of his points, it's a worthwhile read.

http://www.chiariglione.org/contrib/060209chiariglione01.htm

There is just one thing that is important when choosing components and that is the sound quality YOU here when listening to your music. When asking for advice about components I would recommend that you take some of your favority CD's to your hi-fi dealer to audition the products. As for money, I know we all have to live within our means but I can tell you this from experience; it's better to wait till you have more dollars than to invest in a systemt that you may not be happy with.

I recently wrote my brother that I had upgraded my hi-fi with $5K to the Arcam Solo and Paradigm 100's. His reply was that a music system costing $500 would have given me the same enjoyment and that with technology where it is today it was a wasted investment. Of course I responded that I can hear the difference in sound and that to ME it was well vs. the investment which is not that big compared to some hi-fy systems. What do you say when people roll their eyes in disbelief at what you have spent on your hi-fi system.

As I was reading my Psychology textbook for class, I came across this statement in the section about audition:

Starland Ballroom July 30, 2007. come on by www.mattoree.com doing his DVD 2 camera shoot, be part of the crowd. Tickets CHEAP get them from www.mattoree.com Be a part of HISTORY. Matt Oree is gonna WIN!! The upcoming American Idol band contest on National tv!!! Be in teh DVD to say I was there....MAtt Oree is due to breakout and become the next big thing!!! Guitar wailing at it's finast

Get it at www.mattoree.com Smokin' "King of teh Blues" 2006 WINNER at Chicago H.O.B. Soon to be American Idol winner on teh upcoming new contest....come on to Starland Ballroom in Sayreville N.J. July 30 for teh making of teh DVD be in the audience cheer Matt on DVD is teh entry to be sent to American Idol. Pro camera men from a famous operation.

http://www.rane.com/ranestore.html