Bradford Hackley
I am a recovering English student; I specialize in humorous, entertainment-oriented news, cultural observation, and loud-mouthed criticism of the mainstream music industry.
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Buying Your First Flat-Panel HDTVIf you're looking to upgrade to a high definition flat panel TV, there are few options in the price and size range of the Philips 17", and none outperform it
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The Best Bars of Lower ManhattanLower Manhattan, while a huge destination, is often overlooked for the local watering holes that provide cheap drinks and classic New York culture. For tourists and Wall Street business people alike, these are some of the best-kept secrets of the area.
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The Best of Charlotte's Traditional Southern FoodThese three restaurants - the Penguin, Dish, and Lupie's - provide the best Charlotte has to offer in the way of traditional southern cooking with a new twist, and all for not too much money.
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Choosing Your First Digital CameraIf you're looking to buy your first digital camera, there are a few available that combine affordability with high resolution. The Olympus Stylus 500 5MP is the best of the group.
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Charlotte's Best Dive BarsCharlotte provides an abundance of affordable alternatives to the glitzy, upscale bar scene of Uptown. Check out a few of the quality dives located in Elizabeth and South Charlotte.
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Customize Your MySpace Profile Page With the Thomas EditorIf you're tired of having the plain, boring MySpace profile that comes programmed with your account's defaults, here's how to use the Thomas Editor, an easy HTML-generating tool, to customize your site.
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Going Wireless with Bluetooth PrintersThe HP DeskJet 450wbt is among the best of the first generation of printers packaged with built-in Bluetooh wireless technology. Portable and affordable, it still manages to produce professional quality documents. -
The Best in High-Capacity Portable Mp3 PlayersWhile the iPod remains at the top of the game in the portable mp3 player market, Toshiba and Creative labs have some high-capacity alternatives that may give Apple a run for their money -
Charlotte's Best Used and Vintage Clothing StoresWhether you're rocking the indie style, looking to suit-up for a party, or just hunting for some work clothes and trying to save a few bucks, these Charlotte used clothing shops have something to offer. -
Charlotte's Best Independent Record StoresCharlotte is not yet totally taken over by the Best Buys and Borderses of the world; a few independent record stores, new and long-standing alike, come together to provide music lovers with anything they could be looking for.
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Charlotte's Best Music StoresDepending on where you are in the life of a musician, or depending on what type of setting you perform your music in, you'll need something different from a music retailer. Three of Charlotte's best provide something for every type of musician.
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What to Look for when Purchasing a Home Theater SystemWith so many options out there in the home theater world, it's important to know what you're looking for and how you're going to use your system. Follow a few guidelines to make sure you make a good purchase. -
Planning a Romantic Getaway to the Twin Cities: Find the Right HotelWhether you're just starting out or trying to rekindle the old flame, whether you're interested in luxury, romance, or just plain fun, the Twin Cities offer an assortment of destinations for couples. Plan a trip and stay at one of these fine hotels.
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Wireless FM Transmitters Vs. Cassette AdaptersIf you've recently jumped on the mp3 player bandwagon, you've probably found yourself wanting to take your newly-portable music collection on the road. Depending on your car stereo, FM transmitters and cassette adapters are both viable options.
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The Best of Uptown Charlotte: Where to StayWhether visiting for sports events, culture, the arts, or business, booking a room in Uptown Charlotte will guarantee you easy access to your destinations. These are the best of Uptown accomodations for all budgets.
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Fun North Carolina Facts for Kids and AdultsWhere did north Carolina get its famous nickname? Where did Blackbeard the pirate make his home? From presidents to jazz musicians, presidential Christmas trees to the state song, everything you could possibly want to know about North Carolina trivia.
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The Best of the Blue Ridge in North CarolinaThe Broyhill Inn and Conference Center in Boone, The Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis, and the Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock offer great opportunities to explore the local culture and natural beauty of North Carolina's western mountains.
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The Norelco 6863XL: Is it Time to Go Electric?Are you thinking about buying someone an electric razor for the holidays? The Norelco 6863XL has its pros and cons and can be a risk-free alternative to wet-lather-shaving.
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Five Signs It's Time to Buy a New CarA few surefire signs can clue you in to when it's time to buy a new car. If you fit any of these descriptions, please, for everyone's sake, make the change!
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Product Review of the Hamilton Beach 40729 Espresso/Cappuccino MakerThe Hamilton Beach 40729 is an affordable alternative to shelling out $5 a day at the coffee shop. Though it is perhaps not professional grade, it is (mostly) easy to use, and the quality of the coffee makes the 40729 a great value.
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Bar Hopping and Going Home With SomeoneHow to maximize your drunken love-making fun. Follow a few guidelines on spirits and nightlife to make the most of going out drinking and taking someone home.
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The Hardest Man to Shop For: What to Get Dad for Christmas?Dad's are historically hard to shop for. With a little time and though, however, these gifts can help remind Dad why they payed for the braces, the lessons, the school....
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Where to Ski in the Blue Ridge MountainsGet to know the three main ski attractions accessible from the North Carolina High Country; Appalachian Ski Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Beech Mountain offer some of the best winter sports east of the Mississippi.
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The West Wing - the Complete Fifth Season on DVDThe fifth installation in The West Wing's collectible home DVD series sees the departure of creator and writer Aaron Sorkin, but the drama and the intensity scarcely suffer.
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Five New Albums to Listen to While Doing LaundryNew releases from Black Mountain, the Decemberists, Four Tet, Sleater-Kinney, and Six Organs of Admittance make doing laundry a little less boring.