Move Over iTunes and Amazon

Being a member of the "internet generation," I will openly admit that I once called the now subscription-based Napster a favorite program for downloading music. Now when I want a song, I think it is worth the $.99 to hop on iTunes and download. However, nothing is better than getting something for free. That is where the former king (or queen for that matter) of social networking sites comes in. MySpace will be introducing their new music service on September 25.

The service seems to have potential. It will include an expansive catalog of FREE music from artists on such labels as EMI, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. If the service doesn't have a song you are looking for, it will link you to Amazon where you can purchase it for under a dollar.

I am anxious to see how this program works and if it actually gives you the ability to listen to the songs outside of MySpace. Hopefully the service will actually include quality songs and artists also.

It doesn't surprise me that MySpace is creating this free music service for members. The site has always been one that gives exposure to artists both well-known and up- and-coming. I think it is also very smart of MySpace to make such a move. They recently have been losing traction to Facebook. This might be one feature that will bring back members to MySpace and increase their popularity once again.

Click the link below to read the full article on Time Magazine's website.
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1844013-2,00.html

The Beginning of the End

When I moved into college three weeks ago, it was bittersweet. This would be the last time I would have to pack up my parent's van and my car and trek the 90 miles to Erie. Reuniting with friends after 3 long months apart was exciting. It hit me all at once though that these would be the final eight months I would be spending living this close to many of my friends. These are the people I have been through everything with, and in eight short months we will have to say our final goodbyes.

Every year starts out the same; I am excited to be back to school and living on my own, but then reality sets in. These last three weeks have been a blur of chaos; papers to write, tests to study for and books to read. After going to school for the last 17 years of my life, I am excited to be done and move on. I feel like I am too old to be still going to school amongst the monotony of schoolwork. So, I guess you could say, senioritis is rearing its ugly head already.

I know I can't check out quite yet though. Only eight more months of hard work in school, and then it is on to "the real world." Many people have told me to stay in school as long as I can. At this point, I am ready and excited to finally be done. However, this year is likely to bring about some of the best memories of my life, so I am going to try to enjoy it from beginning to end.

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I originally was assigned to create this blog for my Multimedia Storytelling class. However, I am excited for the endless possibilities I can write about dealing with everything from college experiences, to current events occurring around the world. Stay tuned...