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Interesting News Stories

Ahhh, It’s Snowzilla!!!

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — With the help of his kids and neighbors, Billy Ray Powers built more than just a snowman — they’ve dubbed his 16-plus-foot-tall creation “Snowzilla.” link

Red Stars In Europe Sign Of Oppression

I did not know that red stars were outlawed in eastern Europe. link

Largest Baby Born In Oklahoma Hospital, 14 Pounds, 3 Ounces

McALESTER, Okla. – Hospital officials at McAlester Regional Health Center say a 14-pound, 3-ounce baby delivered there is the largest ever born at the hospital. Lillian Elizabeth Ross was born Friday to Adrienne and Anthony Ross. link

Police Called To Convince German Lottery Winner

BERLIN (Reuters) – A lottery company had to call the police to convince an elderly German woman that she had hit the jackpot, police said Tuesday. link

How I Make “Techno”(Yeah Right!) Music

Get a program called TS 404 and SimSynth or other sound generators.

Now get Audacity for recording and editing.

Read this tutorial that covers everything you need to know about Audacity.

Get the LAME MP3 Encoder.

Read this tutorial that explains how to setup your sound card to record from the sound generators and other programs. (Only do step 3)

Read this short tutorial on setting up Audacity and recording with it.