There are things I regret, many of which were/are beyond my control. I expect this is normal especially for other introspective and critical beings. At least I hope it is because otherwise I am in a very empty boat headed ...
Read MoreOften times, we don't fully appreciate what goes into the music we listen to; it’s not easy creating an album's worth of music. Records are released all the time, but making one takes time and energy. Making a record that reaches out to the listeners, that takes heart. Mark Trombino is a producer, mixer, and engineer of albums. He puts all he believes into his work, and the results can be seen in the vast amount of work he has done. From Jimmy Eat World to Mineral, to recent fan favorites the Starting Line, Mark Trombino is constantly working. He took time out of his very busy schedule to talk to me; it showed me just what kind of person he is and being a fan of the albums Mark has worked on, growing up on the sounds that he has helped create, it was an incredible experience. Mark, you produce and...
Read MoreI am not your typical heartbroken, cynical and angst filled woman involuntarily emerging from the shelter of her teens. As it is, I am a passive-aggressive, whole-hearted (my mother tells me it’s made of gold), hopeful ...
Read MoreIt is the sad fact that we, the modern sports fan, the media and all who are involved expect superhuman things from mere mortals. Contrary to popular belief, driving around in an expensive hummer while flashing ...
Read MoreWhen I saw the clip of Penn State cornerback Adam Taliaferro leading his team out onto the field just 11 months after a paralyzing injury – it almost brought a tear to my eye. His story is one of miraculous triumph ...
Read MoreLike jotting words and phrases down on some diner napkin we hope to turn into some lyrical opus; some things just take a little time. It often isn’t clear until we step back and try to see the complete picture. We can...
Read MoreI remember standing out in leftfield in Williamsport and thinking just how beautiful the ballpark was. The clean cut grass blanketed by the cool blue sky while the wind blew just enough to lift the breeze. ...
Read MoreIt seemed like an ordinary Friday, I had decided to grab a bite at the mall situated just behind my house. It had been raining steadily for the past few days but it all seemed normal. Until I saw the endless traffic that had amassed adjacent to the mall entrance, it didn't move an inch - for seven hours. The news the next day reported that unlucky motorists were kept at bay until the early morning hours and in some situations, overnight. The rain had caused flooding in key parts of the city and in some cases; the level of water was as high as 20 inches. Over 300,000 residents had to leave their homes and the final death toll stands at about 142. I had been fortunate enough to live in an area that was saved from the flooding but some of the people I know weren't as fortunate. My...
Read Moreby Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees (Arrow Books) The male and female minds are truly unique. Two completely different sets of rules, processes, understanding and resolve that often share the same space and time. Often acting differently to similar situations, the male/female psyche...
Read MoreWith Napster seeing its last days as any sort of respected online music software and major corporate entities rushing to claim the next; online music continues to flourish through all the constant bickering between artists, the music industry and one balding, talentless drummer. Whether its the continued success of MP3.com or Emusic, fans are finding it much easier to find their favorite music online. ...
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