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RIP TECHNICS TURNTABLES - END OF AN ERA

Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 11:31AM / Standard Entry

Panasonic announces Technics production to cease in February 2010

The Technics SL-1200 and Technics SL-1210 turntables have shaped the world we know today. Featured in the London Museum of Science and Technology they are regarded as a major stepping stone in how music is played and presented.

We have just heard the sad new from Panasonic (the manufacturer of Technics) that production of the world famous Technics SL-1200 and SL-1210 DJ turntables will stop at the end of February 2010. This marks the end of an era - Technics have been the industry standard for over 35 years with this turntable and the SL-1200 is synonymous with the DJ culture. It has been released and re-released over 9 times with different models and numerous other manufacturers have tried to compete with this deck, but above all, the Technics SL-1200 & Technics SL-1210 are the undisputed number one deck in the world.

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Michael Jackson - Live Portrait Painting

Thursday, Oct 1, 2009 1:39PM / Standard Entry

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Uy5T4x-p4

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The history and evolution of the "Peace Sign"

Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 6:49PM / Standard Entry

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GLJRzuodKo

Much respect to these guys. They've come a long way since the college days and have found a very niche market among Asian Americans students. They already have a huge following, good luck!

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Miss World - Guandong Edition

Tuesday, Sep 8, 2009 8:17PM / Standard Entry

Took a break from work and spent the weekend in Guangzhou to attend the Miss World - Guangdong pageant with my family. I must say it was an interesting experience to see the show from behind the scenes. Why are so many things fake in china?...even pageants? I would say 2 or 3 of the ladies out of the 35 were gorgeous though...too bad they didnt win. Here are some pics..
the Phantom
My baby sister and mom getting ready for the show
The dynasty presentations

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DJ AM dies at 36

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 7:48AM / Standard Entry

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyykVQcN57c

DJ AM was found dead Friday morning in his New York City apartment, according to TMZ. He was 36. According to police, DJ AM -- aka Adam Goldstein -- was found in his apartment at around 5:20 PM. Drug paraphernalia was reportedly found at the scene. According to TMZ, friends called when Goldstein had not been heard from in a couple of days and knocking on his apartment door yielded no response. In September of 2008, DJ AM and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker survived a plane crash in South Carolina that killed four others.
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This guy was one very talented DJ who pioneered the LA mashup sound to where it's at now. Definitely one of the most innovative DJs I've met, who sampled and scratched like no other. From Vegas to Hollywood, he gave DJs celebrity status in the U.S. RIP

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