Thursday, July 29, 2010

It's been awhile...

It's has been awhile since I've posted on my blog (1 month).  Time sure does fly but check it out my blog below because I've been busy!

Do you Roku? I'm on there!!!

It's only a picture no video.
What is Roku?

Roku is a little box that allows you to instantly stream tons of entertainment on your TV. Watch movies and TV shows on Netflix or Amazon Video On Demand, listen to Pandora or access your music library with MP3Tunes, catch the latest ballgame, and more — it's all available whenever you want it.

Well, I've been hard at work and I'm featured on the Blubrry channel and I'm also on MEdiafly.

So if you want to listen to the Escapism Sessions on your TV.  Play it loud!

Dress up your Firefox browser and show support!

I've created a persona in Firefox and you can have it too!!  Dress it up and show support!

You can get it here! http://www.getpersonas.com/en-US/persona/240851

Facebook Page is up!

I've created a Facebook page where you can "like" me.  You will be privy to goodies, updates and track list info, first if you do so.

You can like me at http://www.facebook.com/DJMichaelDuprey

Scott Wozniak's "I Originate Fire" on Funk la Planet - OUT NOW

 Scott Wozniak does it again.  The man is not only on fire this year producing and remixing various tracks, his new track "I Originate Fire" on NYC very own label Funk la planet lives up to the hype.  I will be adding this track to my arsenal of music and you should as well.   



You can get it at traxsource.com
http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=63073

Look for it on my next show!

Michael Duprey - DJ, Producer, Remixer, Radio Host
The Escapism Sessions on www.wtchouseradio.com
http://www.facebook.com/DJMichaelDuprey
http://michaelduprey.podomatic.com

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

In Faulty-Computer Suit, Window to Dell Decline

In Faulty-Computer Suit, Window to Dell Decline
Published: June 28, 2010
Documents show that Dell was aware of bad components in millions of computers sold from 2003 to 2005.

 
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/technology/29dell.html

Amazon release Kindle for Android phones

If you have an Android phone and love to read books, Amazon has released Kindle for Android. You can get it from the Android Marketplace.

Read Kindle books on your Android phone
  • Get the best reading experience available on your Android phone. No Kindle required
  • Access your Kindle books even if you don't have your Kindle with you
  • Automatically synchronizes your last page read and annotations between devices with Whispersync
  • Adjust the text size, add bookmarks, and view the annotations you created on your Kindle, computer, or other Kindle-compatible device
  • Read in portrait or landscape mode
  • Tap on either side of the screen or flick to turn pages

Monday, June 28, 2010

Water Show at Caesar's Atlantic City

The weekend was nice and drove down to Atlantic City for the day.  Walked on the boardwalk and ducked into Caesar's Mall for some a/c and checked out the water show there. 



Friday, June 25, 2010

Verizon phases out Droid Eris & Tour - WTF!?! Incredible next to follow?

I logged into my Verizon account online to upgrade my honey's cell to my Eris and saw that it was not available.  I did a search and came across this article. 

The reports sent out by Droid-Life states that Verizon has stealthily bid adieu to the Droid Eris smartphone.


It was further stated that the site Verizon has been filtering their smartphone in order of Android then HTC and it was seen that the Eris has completely been erased except for some accessories and support documents.



Goodby Eris.  You have served me well

According to the reports it was stated that Eris has completely been "phaseout/closeout" and next to follow the league is Droid Incredible.

Although Incredible is considered to be Verizon's top-of-the-line Android device and was only launched two months ago.

The removal of Eris and the Tour has added more fuel to the facts making the rumor even stronger.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Are superstar DJs killing London's clubland? -

Matter, the 2,600-capacity superclub in Greenwich, has closed for the summer, and its sister club Fabric is up for sale. Is this down to a reliance on big-name DJs?

Clubbed to death ... London venues such as Matter have suffered huge losses. Photograph: Ray Tang/Rex Features


Dance music is supposed to be the epitome of DIY culture. In the late 1980s, when wide-eyed evangelists began to spread the word about a new vibe emerging from underground raves and warehouse parties, the most enticing thing was that the crowd was the star; the action took place in the audience, not in the DJ booth. Flash forward a couple of decades and it's clear that things have changed. Now, it's all about big-name DJs – the Tiestos, the David Guettas or the DeadMau5s. The celebrity culture that has infiltrated British society is alive and well in clubland.

Read More at Guardian.co.uk

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

In Price War, E-Readers Go Below $200 - NYT

A price war is brewing in the growing market for electronic reading devices. Barnes & Noble, the national bookseller, announced Monday that it was dropping the price of its six-month-old Nook e-reader to $199 from $259 and introducing a new version of the device, which connects to the Internet only over Wi-Fi networks, for $149.



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Monday, June 7, 2010

It summertime and you know what that means...Ice Cream!!!

Anybody who knows me, knows I love ice cream.  I thought I could eat about any concoction any ice cream maker could make but I think I'll pass on this one.

A bizarre ice cream flavoured to taste like fish and chips has been released to get Brits eating something other than vanilla.

A recent survey found that nine out of ten Brits opt for the traditional taste rather than more adventurous flavours. As a result ice cream makers created this…

The cod-flavoured ice cream - which is being launched nationwide - is coated in a vanilla and pepper batter and comes served with potato ice cream chips.

But it's not the sole odd flavour on offer at plaices -- others include Barratt Refreshers, Vimto and Golden Syrup Sponge. Jenny Bostock, of Fredericks Dairies which came up with the ice cream said: "The unique Fish & Chip flavour may sound like a surprising combination, but it tastes delicious and will certainly raise a smile with our customers.”

Oops, I guess Android is looking better now

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Google makes its move into music retail



Among the announcements at Google’s I/O conference yesterday were several that are directly relevant to the music industry, including a new Android music store, and plans for a Google TV service that will take YouTube to people’s living rooms.




Read more from MusicAlly

Freebie PC Applications for you

Alright, not only do I DJ but I have a B.S. Degree in Computer Science. I often help out a lot of people regarding their PC's. I will be giving you some insight as to what apps you can use on your PC to make life a little easier.

What's important to keep your PC humming? Check out the answer below.

Antivirus is so important!!! In the age of the Internet & e-mail you got to get antivirus. Most ISP's (Internet service providers) offer antivirus free if you continue to use their service. Usually, it's the big one's McAfee or Norton and they offer firewall, identity protection, etc. I use Norton cause that's what Comcast offers now.

If you don't have a provider that offers you Antivirus and you don't have any cash to shell out for a subscription.  Here is what you can you use, AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition you can get it here and check out the video below;



Now that we have the Antivirus covered let's move on to the firewall.  Windows XP and 7 come with a firewall but with hackers doing reverse engineering they make their way around it.  I recommend ZoneAlarm Free Edition, you can get that here check out the video below;




OK, you didn't have these apps installed on your PC and now you have Spyware or Malware.  Although, there are some other apps out there that a lot of people say is better, here is what I recommend, Spybot Search and Destroy you can get that here  (oh yeah, it's free too) and check out the video below;





Now let's move on to some system tools and there is a company that has three of the apps I use you can get them from here


CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure. Easy to use and a small, fast download. (from the developer)


DefragglerUse Defraggler to defrag your entire hard drive, or individual files - unique in the industry. This compact and portable Windows application supports NTFS and FAT32 file systems. (from the developer)



RecuvaAccidentally deleted an important file? Lost something important when your computer crashed? No problem! Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. And it's free! (from the developer)






OK, need office software but can't afford it?  Here is the skinny on some info you may not know, if you work for a big company, software company, etc, etc.  Some companies participate in a program where you can get Microsoft applications at a discounted rate.  If you are a student, that's like money in the bank, many universities and colleges participate in programs where you can get the software you need for free or deeply discounted.

If this doesn't apply to you, check out OpenOffice.org and you can get that here for FREE!!!


CNET review
A credible rival to MS Office, OpenOffice.org includes powerful applications for making text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, diagrams, and databases, as well as HTML and XML documents. Not only does it let you edit basic documents, such as letters and faxes, it also handles equations and complex and multipart documents with bibliographies, reference tables, and indexes.

The interface is similar to that of MS Office, and even advanced Office users will find almost everything they're used to: templates, collaborative features (versions, recording changes), macros, and even a programming language. OOo, as it's known, lets you open and save documents in formats as diverse as MS Office formats, PDF, HTML, and XML. It can also import files from those formats, as well as WordPerfect and others. However, it normally saves files in the open-standard Oasis OpenDocument XML format, for maximum compatibility with other applications. 

Check out the video below;




Ok you got the OpenOffice but need an outlook app?  Got a free one for you too.  Mozilla Thunderbird and with Add-ons you can get a calendar and contact add-on to complete the package.  You can get it here and check out the video below;



From the Developer...
Thunderbird makes e-mailing safer, faster, and easier with such features as intelligent spam filters, a built-in RSS reader, and quick search. Thunderbird was designed to prevent viruses and to stop junk mail. Thunderbird 3 includes tabbed e-mail, new search tools and indexing, "smart" folders, support for Firefox's Personas, a simplified setup wizard, and robust junk protections that include phishing and spam filters.Thunderbird 3 is based on the Gecko 1.9.1.5 platform including some major re-architecting to provide improved performance, stability, web compatibility, and code simplification and sustainability. 



You need Photoshop but can't spent the loot to buy it cause you got to eat?  Here is an alternative that I've used in the past and they have made some improvements since I've used it GIMP ( GNU Image Manipulation Program).  Don't be fooled by the name, it offers all of the photo editing you need if you are working on a budget.  You can get that here for FREE!!!

So I hope this info I've provided to you is helpful.  Good Luck!

P.S.  These are recommended apps, you use them at your own risk.  Read all information regarding the applications and read all the information on how to use them. 


WMC Warmup Event in NYC - Video

I would like to thank Kenny Summit for having me play at the WMC Warmup Event in NYC at Ella back in March.  Here is the video he put together, he saved the best for last ;-)


Tuesday, May 18, 2010

ASCAP 2009 Royalty Collections Top $995 Million - DMWmedia.com

New York - Performing rights organization ASCAP said it collected over $995 million in royalties on behalf of its 380,000 songwriter and music publisher members in 2009, and paid out $863 million to members.

"Music is performed more often, in more places, in more ways by more businesses than ever before. That expanded music use, combined with dramatic ASCAP Membership growth, market share increases and effective strategic management have led to stunning revenue and distribution growth for 2009," said ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento.

"Looking to 2010 and beyond, our challenge is to obtain fair rates for the increasingly valuable public performance right over Internet and wireless devices."

The organization also announced the launch of a new mobile application for ASCAP members for the iPhone, iPad and other devices.

Weekend of 5-14-2010 in Pictures

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

I wonder what the US Numbers look like?

1-in-5 UK divorce petitions mention Facebook

Facebook is bad for your marriage according to researchers, who say it's cited in one-in-five UK divorces.



Continue reading...

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Friends Events you shouldn't miss...May is heating up









Spring Fling Mix - Listen & Vote

I get an e-mail from Pioneer & Let's Mix for a submission. So here it is. You have click on the link to get redirected to lets mix. You have to listen and vote there. This mix will only be available on this site.

http://www.letsmix.com/mix/40221/spring_fling_mix





Thanks for your support. :)
Michael Duprey

Monday, May 3, 2010

18 Photobombs to get your Monday laughs!

Before you take that picture make sure that you see what's going on behind you!

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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Record A Song On The Subway... Or Anywhere by Will Butler





I grew up in the midst of the digital revolution. I am part of the first generation of young people for whom learning to navigate through digital realms was as natural as learning to walk or speak a first language. But from time to time I'm still completely blown away by certain advances in digital technology and, in this case, nano, technology. Seeing this new iPhone app was enough to make me take a step back, scream about it to everyone in the office, and eventually ponder the whirlwind pace at which these devices are expanding our creative capacities.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Escapism Sessions 22nd Show

The mix is only about 71 minutes (usually it's 2 hours) but it's a moving and grooving mix. I'll post the track list a little later on. I just wanted to get it posted.

Enjoy,
Michael Duprey



Download here!!!

Backtacular fashion patches cover butt cracks

A company has launched a range of bejewelled butt crack shields which are designed to be worn at the rear of low-riding jeans. 

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010

My 21st Show! Check it out



The Escapism Sessions 21st Show

Well, it certainly has been awhile since I've posted a mix here on Podomatic. Did you miss me? I got a new mix with tracks from Jellybean, ATFC In The House London '10, my boy Dirty Turk and his new label AudioJazz (love you bro!), Jask (thanks for sharing), Davidson Ospina (thanks for sharing too), For the love of house 3, Bargrooves and of course thank you Flora Cruz (for the drop). I hope you enjoy!!!
Oh yea, here is the tracklist in case you wanted the names and support the people you groove to; The Escapism Sessions 21st Show 04-08-2010
1 We Are One - Jellybean Soul (3 Amigos Club Mix) 3 Amigos The Amazon Groove
2 flora_cruz_drop_michael_duprey2 Flora Cruz
3 At Night (Mousse T Remix) Shakedown
4 Hey Hey (DF's Attention Vocal Mix) Dennis Ferrer ATFC In The House London '10
5 Love Me (Dub) Daniel Bovie & Roy Rox feat. Nelson ATFC In The House London '10
6 PRETTY DANCER (GET DOWN MAIN) MASTER Dirty Turk & Ralph SessioN AudioJAZZ WMC 2010 SAMPLER
7 It's All Good (Full Intention Remix) Da Mob feat. Jocelyn Brown Bargrooves Bar Anthems 2
8 innercity-goodlife-jask re-edit Innercity
9 Professional Widow (Armand's Star Trunk Funkin' Mix) Tori Amos
10 Flylife Xtra Basement Jaxx ATFC In The House London '10
11 Ospina _OscarP_vs_Cabin_Fever_Morning_Song_MainMix Davidson Ospina-Oscar P
12 AlexAlmeida-Raise_Your_Hands_Ospina_OscarP_Remix-OpenBarMusic Alex Almeida
13 I Have A Dream-(Jask Tribute Mix) MLK JR. I Have A Dream
14 I Will (Main Vocal) Mongobonix feat. Inaya Day For The Love Of House Vol. 3
15 When You Hold Me - Inhouse Records Todd Terry The Amazon Groove
16 I Called U (The Conversation) (ATFC's Heated Conversation - Long Edit) ATFC ATFC In The House London '10
17 Someday (Main Mix Edit) Copyright feat. Imaani & Tasita D'Mour ATFC In The House London '10
18 Salto (Leventina Remix) Helvetic Nerds ATFC In The House London '10
19 Don't You Feel It Full Intention Bargrooves Disco Heat 2
20 Journey (4007 Heavy Garage Mix) Charles Dockins For The Love Of House Vol. 3

God is a DJ ! (Spin - Double Edge)

Friday, April 23, 2010

Oh, I saw this and I want one...Maybe for Father's Day? dopeness

The MASCHINE Groove Production Studio from Native Instruments combines the flexibility of computer-based music production with the ease of a groove box into one powerful creative tool. Utilizing onboard samples or your own audio files, MASCHINE's symbiosis of hardware and software not only ensures a fast and fun workflow, but lets you easily turn your ideas into professional productions.

Read more and pictures...

Aids Walk - News

I've been made co-captain of the Group NYNJ Best by our captain.  

Our captain sent me an e-mail last night and she  "just want to let you know that I appreicate the outstanding job you are doing for the AID's walk."

With that being said, I have only 25 days to hit my goal of $2500. Please make your donations at http://michaelduprey.blogspot.com 

 Thank you all.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Aids Walk - Donations

A lot of you e-mailed me regarding making a donation through my Facebook page.  Many could not because it was asking a minimum of $25.00.  I spoke with Aids Walk NY to find out why and they told me that the service they used charged fees and that they felt that a donation of $1.00 would cost them money.  Kim (Aids Walk volunteer) told me that I could use PayPal.  So I created a PayPal button and put it up here on my http://michaelduprey.blogspot.com page.  You can make the donation for whatever amount you want.  I was asking for a $1.00 from all my friends and a $1.00 from one of their friends so I can hit my goal of $2500.00.  To date, I have collected $50.00 so I need only $2,450 to go.

Click on the Donate Button on the right (it will take you to the page below) fill and out your donation amount and hit update total. You don't have to have a PayPal account but if you do log in and finish your donation. If you don't have a PayPal account (and don't want to create one) scroll down to the left and click on continue, fill out the form and finish your donation.



We all know somebody whether directly or indirectly that has been affected by this disease. We need to find a cure for it in our lifetime.

Thank you all.