Sony has announced that for the first time, it will release Blu-Ray players that will feature an ethernet port so that through a broadband connection, extras such as movie trailers and bonus features can be downloaded. The players will debut this summer and as you probably guessed, they will be pricey. A specific model will be released with an Ethernet port, but its ability to actually connect to the internet will be implemented later on; it will be in the form of a software upgrade called BD-Live. Another, more expensive model will be released at the same time that will feature both, the online connectivity as well as BD-Live.
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How do you expand your opportunities to work in the music business? How do you improve your employment prospects? The key to doing that is developing your versatility. There are many ways of expanding what you already know how to do as a musician. It’s all about using the skills that you already possess and channeling them towards related fields.

Ask yourself what your most basic skill is. Let’s say you play the guitar. You will find that there are several related instruments that you can easily adapt your skill to. Instead of limiting yourself to the guitar or one kind of guitar, why not expand your employment opportunities? Why not learn to play related instruments? …click here to read more

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