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WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT
Video music tutorials, a new blog reader service, and a map of sustainability
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Now Play It:
Ever heard a song and wished you could pick up a guitar and play it yourself? Well, log on to Now Play It and you can learn! This interactive music website has over 300 video tutorials of current songs, some of which feature the artists themselves explaining how they make hits happen. It's fun to watch acts like Akala, KT Tunstall or some of the guys from The Bravery show you how to play some of their best numbers.
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Blog Lovin':
An alternative to Google Reader, Blog Lovin' is a new service that makes following your favorite blogs even easier. Using a more simplified platform than the typical blog reader service, Blog Lovin' has become especially popular in the fashion blog category, with many bloggers recently noting they've made the switch. Users choose which blogs they wish to subscribe to, with all new entries compiled in one easy to read location that many have compared to reading a magazine of all your favorite content.
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Open Green Map:
A useful tools for those looking to support sustainability initiatives, this site uses Google Maps to zoom in on the businesses, organizations, shops, and other local spots that are implementing and encouraging an eco-friendly culture. Right now, map listings are available for places like Rochester, NY, San Francisco, and even Stockholm, Sweden. It's easy to publish, update and expand and is a great resource, whether you are taking a trip out of the country or looking to stay green in your hometown.
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