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	<title>Carl Crossman &#187; Electronics and Technology</title>
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		<title>Upgrading</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/upgrading/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[The WWW Internet]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My family enjoys many things. We like to go out on occasion to eat or maybe go bowling. On the nights when we are not out on the town, we can usually be found in front of the TV in our living room. It is a great pleasure for us to be together enjoying a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My family enjoys many things. We like to go out on occasion to eat or maybe go bowling. On the nights when we are not out on the town, we can usually be found in front of the TV in our living room. It is a great pleasure for us to be together enjoying a good show, that’s why having the best TV available is important to all of us. Luckily, we have found a service that gives us the programming we enjoy.</p>
<p>We used to have a cable service. The problem was that we were unhappy with it and wanted to find something better. That’s when we heard about <a href="http://www.directsattv.com/directv/">Direct TV by DirectSatTV</a>. A neighbor of mine told us all about it and we decided to try it out. I went to this website in order to find out more information. I couldn’t believe the <a href="http://www.directsattv.com/packages.html">Direct TV packages by DirectSatTV</a> that were available. I was happy to inform my family of the upgrade to the service we had received in the past.</p>
<p>The only problem that we had in the whole situation was a question of whether or not we could install a satellite dish in our yard. I was able to find some information on the subject at a site called <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/consumerdish.html">government dish rules</a>. It was there that I found that it was perfectly within our rights to install the dish. Now that the whole thing is taken care of, we are all so much happier. I think everyone should look into their own TV service and see if an upgrade to satellite is right for them.</p>
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		<title>Security and You</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/security-and-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electronics and Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[House and Home]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When we were looking around for a new home to move into, we considered several things before deciding to purchase our house. The price was of course a factor, as well as its location. We wanted good schools for our kids and a relatively good neighborhood to raise them in. Since we moved in about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we were looking around for a new home to move into, we considered several things before deciding to purchase our house. The price was of course a factor, as well as its location. We wanted good schools for our kids and a relatively good neighborhood to raise them in. Since we moved in about five years ago, we have found that we made a pretty good choice. There have been a few incidents though that has turned our minds toward being more secure.</p>
<p>While reading the local paper, I discovered that some houses near ours had been robbed. The authorities caught the man responsible, but it was still unsettling. I began to wonder how secure our own home was and did a little research online. I found a lot of good information in what is called the <a href="http://www2.ucsc.edu/police/Home_Security_Handbook.pdf">backup battery and equipment guide</a>. It’s a neat checklist of items that can help you decide if your home is secure.</p>
<p>I began to think that it might be wise to put a few dollars toward a <a href="http://www.radioshack.com/pwr/product-reviews/Home-Office/Home-security-safety/Video-cameras-lenses/RadioShack/p/2199258-Color-Security-Camera.html">security video camera</a>. I don’t think we need anything real fancy, but just something that would help me keep tabs on who visits the house. I also started looking into the different <a href="http://www.homesecurityteam.com/home-security-equipment.html">security systems</a> that are out there and their prices. I found some good stuff and am talking things over about it with my wife.</p>
<p>I believe that all in our entire neighborhood is safe. But on the other hand, you can never be too careful. I would hate to think that something happened that could have been prevented. I think everyone should consider their own security methods and work to improve them. I believe it will make everyone safer.</p>
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		<title>Retro Gaming</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/06/retro-gaming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electronics and Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>

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I can&#8217;t tell you how many hundreds of quarters I dropped into the video arcade while playing PacMan. Classic game &#8211; what did you play?
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<p>I can&#8217;t tell you how many hundreds of quarters I dropped into the video arcade while playing PacMan. Classic game &#8211; what did you play?</p>
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		<title>Shout Out to Clay</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/02/shout-out-to-clay/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electronics and Technology]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A buddy of mine has a blog and I just came across it today. He says he writes on his laptop when he&#8217;s got the time.
So I wanted to give a shout out to Clay. He doesn&#8217;t write all that often, but then, neither do I. So it&#8217;s all good.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A buddy of mine has a blog and I just came across it today. He says he writes on his laptop when he&#8217;s got the time.</p>
<p>So I wanted to give a shout out to <a href="http://claycurtis.com/">Clay</a>. He doesn&#8217;t write all that often, but then, neither do I. So it&#8217;s all good.</p>
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		<title>Is China joining the world?</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/01/is-china-joining-the-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electronics and Technology]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The country of China recently announced that it will eliminate restrictions on using foreign parts for its windmills. The effort to develop its own domestic power has led to the need to find assistance from foreign companies. The Chinese hope to expand their wind power industry in order to bolster their domestic power programs.
The Chinese [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The country of China recently announced that it will eliminate restrictions on using foreign parts for its windmills. The effort to develop its own domestic power has led to the need to find assistance from foreign companies. The Chinese hope to expand their wind power industry in order to bolster their domestic power programs.</p>
<p>The Chinese are using power at an amazing rate. They are the fastest growing economic power in the world and need all the electricity they can get. I am glad that they are trying to find cleaner ways to produce the power they need. I am sure that it will help reduce the greenhouse gases that they are producing. I hope that China will continue to reach out to the rest of the world for answers to its power needs!</p>
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		<title>Looking for home security?</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2009/12/looking-for-home-security/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was happy to find that I would be able to protect my home by having a security alarm installed. I was worried that my children were home alone after school and wanted to ensure that they were protected. There are many people who are not so nice out there and I don’t want them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was happy to find that I would be able to protect my home by having a security alarm installed. I was worried that my children were home alone after school and wanted to ensure that they were protected. There are many people who are not so nice out there and I don’t want them in my home uninvited. That’s why I was glad to find that <a href="http://www.totalalarmsystems.com/">adt security</a> could help with the job.</p>
<p>When I started to look into purchasing a home alarm, I wanted to be sure that I went with the best company. After doing some research online and talking with a few people, I was convinced that ADT was the company for me. They are a major force in the security field and a leader in the industry. That’s the kind of company I want to secure my family.</p>
<p>Another aspect that I liked about the system was that it is easy to operate. The kids picked up on how to use it right away. They like to use the system as it makes them feel safe while I’m not at home. I would say that the whole thing has been a great success. I am thinking about suggesting the idea of ADT security for my office, maybe then I could get a raise!</p>
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		<title>Get what you want</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2009/11/get-what-you-want/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electronics and Technology]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[It's a Man Thing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was talking with some of my single friends and we were trying to come up with the best stories about the things we had said to women in order to get them to come home with us. I couldn’t believe some of the Pick Up Lines that my friends had used. One of my [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was talking with some of my single friends and we were trying to come up with the best stories about the things we had said to women in order to get them to come home with us. I couldn’t believe some of the <a href="http://www.puaforums.com/">Pick Up Lines</a> that my friends had used. One of my friends was especially corny and had tried out some of the dumbest lines I had ever heard.</p>
<p>As always, I resorted to the internet for help in this matter and actually found a site that could help. The site was called puaforums.com and they had a lot of information to offer about <a href="http://www.puaforums.com/">Pickup Lines</a>. I was surprised to find that there are many men out there who want to discuss this subject. It seems that there are some men who have found the secret to talking with women and are willing to share their successes with you.</p>
<p>I had heard before that some men are what’s called a <a href="http://www.puaforums.com/">Pickup Artist</a>. I never believed that it was true. It turns out that I was wrong and that there are actually some guys who can bring home a woman just by having self confidence and a good talk game. I thought that was a pretty good thing and that I would share the information with everyone. I wish you all the good luck and hope you find what you seek.</p>
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		<title>One of the Best</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2009/10/one-of-the-best/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since everybody knows that I do a lot of work with computers, I get a lot of questions from friends and family. One thing that comes up from time to time is what is the best company to handle your web hosting needs. I am always glad to get that question as I know of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since everybody knows that I do a lot of work with computers, I get a lot of questions from friends and family. One thing that comes up from time to time is what is the best company to handle your <a href="http://webhostinggeeks.com">web hosting</a> needs. I am always glad to get that question as I know of a pretty good site that can assist with a good answer. The site is called webhostinggeeks.com and you should check it out when you get a chance.</p>
<p>What they do best is compare all the leading companies and list them so that you can make an informed decision. They not only give you the price of each, they also give the best features of each service as well. This makes it easier to figure out the one that will benefit you the most.</p>
<p>Another thing I like about the site is the fact that they also have a large body of information about web hosting. It can be a complicated subject and you can learn a lot about it by just reading some of the many articles they have put together for you. Every thing is laid out with care and easy to see and use. All in all, I think it is one of the best sites I have visited in awhile.</p>
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		<title>A Neat Product</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2009/10/a-neat-product/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that has always interested me is the instruments that salesclerks use to check out the items that you purchase in a store. It’s so amazing when they just point that little machine at your product and it just shows up on the computer screen. I think it’s one of the neatest things ever!
I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that has always interested me is the instruments that salesclerks use to check out the items that you purchase in a store. It’s so amazing when they just point that little machine at your product and it just shows up on the computer screen. I think it’s one of the neatest things ever!</p>
<p>I was recently introduced to a salesman of one such of these machines. He told me all about the benefits of its use. He sells a model called the <a href="http://www.barcodeplanet.com/motorola/mc75.htm">Motorola MC 75 hand held computer</a>. Not only do they speed up the process at the checkout line, they also can help a business keep track of what’s being sold. All in all, I was impressed with the whole thing and wish I had a store to use it in.</p>
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		<title>Protection</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2009/10/protection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[It's a Man Thing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few things in life that are very important. One of these things is my family. There is nothing that I wouldn’t do to protect them. I always try to be there for them, but that is not always possible. There are times when I am away and my children are at home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a few things in life that are very important. One of these things is my family. There is nothing that I wouldn’t do to protect them. I always try to be there for them, but that is not always possible. There are times when I am away and my children are at home alone. That’s why I decided that having some form of <a href="http://www.homesecurityteam.com/">Home Security</a> would be a good idea.</p>
<p>I was talking with a neighbor of mine and he told me that he had recently installed one of those <a href="http://www.homesecurityteam.com/">Home Security Systems</a> that you hear about. He also said that he felt so much more secure now that he had one. There have been a number of break-ins in our neighborhood and it worries me that our house may be next.</p>
<p>The good news is that I now have purchased an <a href="http://www.homesecurityteam.com/">ADT Security System</a> for our home. It’s good to know that my kids will be protected even if I am not there. My wife also likes the fact that she can be home alone and she won’t have to worry if someone tries to break in. the whole deal has made our family more secure and that means a lot to me. I am glad I decided to do the things that are necessary to protect my family.</p>
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		<title>Expanding Visibility</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2009/10/expanding-visibility/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since the business that I work for has been trying to expand, we have worked hard to ensure that our branch offices get off to a good start. One of the best ways to do that is to be online. Many of our customers find out about us through our websites. Having a great webpage [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since the business that I work for has been trying to expand, we have worked hard to ensure that our branch offices get off to a good start. One of the best ways to do that is to be online. Many of our customers find out about us through our websites. Having a great webpage is important as well as being found during a customers search online.</p>
<p>Recently we added a new office in North Carolina. We decided to utilize a search engine optimization regimen to increase the traffic to our site. We were lucky to find a great company that could help us with our quest for a <a href="http://www.webfullcircle.com">Charlotte SEO</a>. We took advantage of a site called webfullcircle.com that helped us gain the visibility we wanted.</p>
<p>We feel that taking care of our customers is important. It is equally important to gain new customers as well. I think that we are off to a good start in this case because we got help from professionals who know what they are doing. I am glad it has worked out so well.</p>
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		<title>Videos</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2009/09/videos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the new technology these days, there are plenty of things to see and do. One thing we like to do around our house is to watch and share videos. There are thousands of them on the internet that involve everything you can imagine. Many are quite good and worth sending along to someone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the new technology these days, there are plenty of things to see and do. One thing we like to do around our house is to watch and share videos. There are thousands of them on the internet that involve everything you can imagine. Many are quite good and worth sending along to someone else. The good news is that there is an easy way to <a href="http://www.voydo.com/">download youtube videos</a>. </p>
<p>One problem that can occur from time to time is that there are a few types of videos that may not be compatible with your system. It can be a frustrating experience, but there is an easy way around that as well. There is a great site where you can <a href="http://www.voydo.com/">convert and download youtube</a> videos. The site is called voydo.com and it works great.</p>
<p>Now that we have found a way to easily solve the technical glitches that arise from time to time, we have plenty of videos to watch. I saw one with a cat in a hat the other day that was hilarious! I am glad to know that there are so many people with funny and interesting things to share. I think it’s good to laugh once in a while in order to melt away some of the tensions in life.  </p>
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		<title>Another story</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2009/09/another-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Around our house, there are a few places where everybody tends to congregate. The TV is one of those places. We all seem to enjoy watching the shows we like best. The problem is that our cable system does not provide all the services we would like. There are many shows that our cable provider [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Around our house, there are a few places where everybody tends to congregate. The TV is one of those places. We all seem to enjoy watching the shows we like best. The problem is that our cable system does not provide all the services we would like. There are many shows that our cable provider just doesn’t have. That’s why we decided to look into getting one of the <a href="http://www.directsattv.com/directv/">Direct TV Packages</a> that are available in our area.</p>
<p>The problem with cable is that when a line goes down, your service is interrupted. That means waiting until the crews can find the line that is down and then fix it. It can be a long wait. With <a href="http://www.directsattv.com/directv/">Direct TV</a>, that is never a problem. Your service always runs and you can receive the signal needed to watch your shows.</p>
<p>We decided to switch to <a href="http://www.directsattv.com/directv/">Directtv</a> and are much happier now. We are able to watch a wide variety of shows in high definition and we are paying less than we were for cable. Now more than ever, the TV is the central location in our home. The kids like to invite their friends over to watch shows they can’t get at home. The picture quality is great and I haven’t even told you about the sports packages they have, but that’s another story.</p>
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		<title>How things have changed</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I remember growing talking with my girlfriend on the phone. The bad part was that the only phone we had was in the kitchen which didn’t have much privacy. I was also forced to walk around and talk as the cord would only reach so far. I wish my kids could have a few days [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I remember growing talking with my girlfriend on the phone. The bad part was that the only phone we had was in the kitchen which didn’t have much privacy. I was also forced to walk around and talk as the cord would only reach so far. I wish my kids could have a few days of living like that to show them how lucky they are!</p>
<p>My kids live and die by their phones and are always bugging me to get them the latest Cell phones. It seems that phones are sort of like clothes and are always going out of fashion. My daughter wouldn’t be caught dead with anything other than a<a href="http://www.puremobile.com/BlackBerry/Cell-Phones/"> blackberry</a> phone. All her friends have them and she has to have one too.</p>
<p>Since I was destined to buy her a phone, I decided that I would go all out and get her the <a href="http://www.puremobile.com/">Cell phone accessories</a> she wanted. She wanted a case and it had to be purple or else she might die. I also got her a charger so she could charge her phone in the car. I’ll be glad when she can afford her own phone and then she can have whatever she wants!</p>
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		<title>Record This!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the news today was an article about a student who illegally downloaded and shared songs. He was ordered to pay $675,000 dollars to a number of different record labels. Joel Tenenbaum admitted that he had shared the songs with other students. The music industry is working with internet provides to crack down on people [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the news today was an article about a student who illegally downloaded and shared songs. He was ordered to pay $675,000 dollars to a number of different record labels. Joel Tenenbaum admitted that he had shared the songs with other students. The music industry is working with internet provides to crack down on people who abuse the system.</p>
<p>The court battles will rage on as each side defends its position. The music industry will continue to prosecute offenders for the time being and music lovers will have to be a little more careful in the future.</p>
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