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12 Tweaks to Improve Digital Sound Quality
As the demand for portable digital music continues to outpace demand for other high fidelity options, many people are now looking to improve digital sound quality. There are twelve simple tweaks available to those who are tired of listening to poor quality iTunes downloads. It is not necessary to buy or do everything on this […]
June 10, 2013
The Battle of Monmouth Fought Again
On June 15 and 16th the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, will be fought again on the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield. This event will commemorate the 235th Anniversary of this important battle of the American Revolution. The battle, formally known as the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse, was the first time the Continental army engaged the […]
June 3, 2013
Rumors of the Death of iTunes might not be greatly exaggerated
While the death of the CD has been foretold for many years, the death of iTunes has not had as many predictions from the soothsayers. However, unless iTunes can add 24 bit/192kHz playback for high definition sound, offer a “lossless compressed” option in the iTunes store and drop the limitations on sharing purchased music, its […]
May 27, 2013
“Robin Hood” Slapped With Lawsuit in NH Community
The New Hampshire Robin Hooders have proven that parking tickets have more to do with justifying jobs than protecting the public. The residents of Keene, New Hampshire fought back by creating a band of merry men and women modeled after Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest who appear from nowhere to save the day for overtime […]
May 20, 2013
The Truth about Burn in for Audio Components
By Donald Scarinci: Many high end audiophile products such as amplifiers, speakers, headphones and even connection cords and power conditioners are sold with the advice that they will produce better sound when they are used. Many manufacturers recommend burn in for audio components before the full benefit will be realized. For someone who has always […]
May 13, 2013
Boston Marathon and Hurricane Sandy show Lawyer Reputation Undeserved
In a recent poll reflecting how the public views the ethical standards of various professions, lawyers ranked in the 19th percentile. Lawyers came in slightly below business executives in the 21st percentile and well below medical doctors, which rank in the 70th percentile. Unfortunately, it is not only unfair for the public to generalize groups […]
May 6, 2013
Robert Julian Named 2012 Numismatist of the Year
Anyone who appreciates or collects the medals made at the United States Mint in the 19th Century knows Robert Julian and his magnum opus, Medals of the United States Mint the First Century 1792 to 1892 published by the Token & Medal Society, 1977. I had the pleasure of being with Mr. Julian when he […]
April 29, 2013
Even Australian Lawyers suffer with Lawyer Jokes
Three people were in a lifeboat after their ship sank. They were surrounded by sharks. One courageous person took charge of the situation, dove into the water and swam ashore. To the surprise of the survivors on the life boat, the sharks allowed the person to grab their fins for a tow ashore. Once safely […]
April 22, 2013
The second annual New York Audio show held at the NY Palace April 12-14
By Donald Scarinci: The second annual New York Audio show held at the NY Palace April 12-14 featured the biggest names in the audio and home theater market. New audiophile quality products were brought together for a hands on and ears on experience. Conference rooms and blocks of hotel rooms were converted into private home […]
April 15, 2013
Patti Smith’s ‘Just Kids’ Provides Rare Glimpse into the Life of a Timeless Artist
By Donald Scarinci: Patti Smith’s 2010 best-selling Memoir opens an intimate window into this New Jersey poet and punk rock star’s life. While not intended as an autobiography, the story about the relationship between Patti Smith and artist Robert Mapplethorpe contains autobiographical information that becomes an image of Patti Smith in words as Mapplethorpe would […]
April 8, 2013