Typing to their own beat

Dec. 2, 2008   1 Comment  

While other music groups may opt for little-known folk instruments or vintage Baroque violins, the Boston Typewriter Orchestra (BTO) adds a distinctive flavor to the colorful Boston soundscape with the use of manual typewriters and vocal talent. According to executive typist Derrik Abertelli, the group’s endeavors are “partly musical and partly theatrical”. Influenced by artists [...]

Zero-cost self-published “PocketBooks” empower authors

Dec. 3, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Authors of all genres and walks of life now have the option of harnessing the power of the electronic age — publishing their own books to computers and iPods and selling the works for free. Using software developed by Florida-based MediaClick Inc., anyone can create a “PocketBook.” This zero-cost self-publishing format groups all kinds of [...]

Ellen’s dog drama bites back

Dec. 3, 2007   5 Comments  

Pinups for Pups is completely serious about the campaign they have created to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership. The plan? To patch up the tension created by the recent Ellen DeGeneres vs. Mutts and Moms conflict. In mid-October, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was confronted by the rescue group Mutts and Moms for giving [...]