Don't Use Markers to Label CDs and DVDs
Many people use markers to write on the surface of their CDs and DVDs when labeling their media.
What most people do not know is that using markers, such as Sharpies, ballpoint pens, or any other sharp object can be very damaging to the media.
Most markers contain chemicals that create oxidation, which can deteriorate the CD or DVD.
The oxidation can ruin the aluminum, which covers the surface of the media and ultimately can destroy the data on the disc.
Additionally, these types of markers can damage the physical structure of the disc.There are a couple of ways to avoid these problems.
Special pens are now sold which are made specifically for writing on media.
One brand is called Staedtler Lumocolor CD/DVD Markers (pictured to the right).
Another tip to keep in mind is that off the shelf markers can be used on media that has been screen printed because the screen printing protects the data from chemical destruction..
The Blues Brothers Return to the Big Screen
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA (ContentDesk) August 25, 2005 -- Hollywood's Master Storytellers ? in association with Universal Studios Home Entertainment, will host a groundbreaking public event on Monday, August 29 to celebrate the release of THE BLUES BROTHERS 25th Anniversary Edition DVD live from Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. In one of the largest DVD premieres in history, the entire program will be presented live via satellite beginning at 6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. ET to 83 movie theatres from coast to coast by National CineMedia, a joint venture of AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group.
This special anniversary event will feature an exclusive, live Q&A discussion with director/writer John Landis and the film's star and co-writer, Dan Aykroyd (who will join via satellite from Toronto), followed by a first time screening of the film in High Definition and cinema surround sound. THE BLUES BROTHERS 25th Anniversary Celebration will be presented...
The Blues Brothers Return to the Big Screen
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"My Backyard” DVD Series One Release
Livingston, NJ (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) November 15, 2005 -- Nightstand Creations, Inc. announces the launch of the "My Backyard" DVD series one for children, offering viewers ages 2-8, self-affirming, educational experiences which reminds children that they are special, that they do matter, and that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
Each series consists of three DVDs with accompanying CDs and Books, as well as complimentary items, which encourage children to be creative and develop into compassionate citizens who can make a difference in the world. Series one of "My Backyard" contains three DVD episodes Dentist, Wildlife Rescuer and Pediatrician. Created and hosted by Randy Rossilli, Jr., a former teacher and principal, "My Backyard" promotes literacy, language development, science, ecology, humor, the arts, career awareness, and character development.Each episode of "My Backyard" has a specific career...
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Interested in Improving the Sound of Your Stereo? Consider Records
Introduced in 1982, the compact disc was intended to provide better sound than the 40-year-old long-play record album, popularly known as the LP. Using a laser rather than a diamond needle for playback the compact disc was smaller, more convenient to use, and less susceptible to damage than the LP. A bonus was that the format was said to offer "perfect sound forever." "Forever" isn't that long these days; improvements in digital sound have come along in the last twenty years and the music industry introduced two new formats this decade that are designed to improve upon the "perfect" sound of the compact disc. Those formats are the Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) and DVD Audio (DVD-A.) Over the years, various audio publications have criticized the sound of compact discs, describing the sound as "harsh", "brittle" or "sterile" compared to the sound of the LP. After years of research, SACD and DVD-A were introduced several years ago and introduced sound that was said to be cleaner and more...
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Zen Baby Praised As Recommended Family Entertainment by The Dove Foundation
Zen Baby, LLC is pleased to announce that its unique video & DVD for babies, Zen Baby, was awarded the Dove Family Approved Seal by The Dove Foundation.
The Dove Foundation awards its seal to a video that is rated "family-friendly" by its film review board. Zen Baby was awarded a "Four Dove" rating.Zen Baby is beneficial for families with infants and toddlers.
It: (1) Helps to create peace and well-being in the home; (2) Fosters bonding between parents and babies; (3) Encourages childlike wonder and a love of learning; (4) Inspires discovery of the beauty in nature; and (5) Helps young children unwind at the end of the day.Created to promote a sense of peace and well-being in the home so that baby and caregiver can become receptive to the beauty and inspiration in life, Zen Baby offers a naturalistic alternative to the toy-oriented baby videos that have saturated the marketplace.
For additional information or review copies of Zen Baby, contact: Miki Shaler...
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Where To Look For Dirt-Cheap DVD Software. Part VIII
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Where To Look For Dirt-Cheap DVD Software. Part VIII
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Outfoxed Reaches 200,000 DVD Sales; Tie-in Book Debuts
Robert Greenwald's "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism," along with Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," was the standout documentary of 2004.
Released on DVD by The Disinformation Company in July 2004, "Outfoxed" immediately became the #1 selling DVD on Amazon.com. The film passed a significant milestone by moving 100,000 units in less than three weeks after its release, beating out major studio contenders such as the "Star Wars Trilogy." Sales have now passed 200,000 units, considered a large number for a documentary on DVD, proving that the film continues to strike a chord with audiences worldwide.Since its release, "Outfoxed" has garnered much press coverage. Most recently, the media widely reported that ABC had censored any reference to Fox News Channel in a recent episode of "Boston Legal" ? an episode that featured clips from "Outfoxed" in a courtroom scene. It was also revealed that ABC refused to sell commercial airtime during the program to The Disinformation...
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