[video] Surviving Disaster - Preview

"Surviving Disaster is unlike any other series on television, as it may actually save a life. What's the best way to survive an earthquake, home invasion, plane hijacking, bioterrorism, hurricane, or even a nuclear attack?

Navy SEAL Cade Courtley vividly takes viewers through catastrophic scenarios and arms them with the knowledge needed to survive the unthinkable. " -- iTunes Store

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See a sneak peek of the premiere episode of Surviving Disaster.

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[video] Design Star - Kid Clients

"HGTV's Design Star is back for an electrifying fourth season, featuring 11 fiercely competitive and creative finalists, ingenious designs, and a judging panel of acclaimed interior design luminaries: Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson, and the series' returning judge, Vern Yip. During the series, hosted by Clive Pearse, the finalists must tackle demanding design challenges and dazzle the judges with their creativity and ingenuity until one wins his or her own show on HGTV." -- iTunes Store

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The designers meet their most demanding clients yet.

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[music] 8 song Country Playlist

People Magazine is offering a free country playlist this month featuring the following tracks:

• Jack Ingram - Barefoot and Crazy
• Jonathan Singleton & The Grove - Livin' in Paradise
• Kate & Kacey - Dreaming Love
• Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel - Hesitation Blues
• Darryl Worley - Sounds Like Life to Me
• Dolly Parton - Backwoods Barbie
• The Harters - Jenny
• Tracy Lawrence - The Rock

Looks like this one is available in Canada for all you canucks. Thanks to Anonymous for the tip!

[video] Glee - Gold Digger

"The highly anticipated first season of Glee follows an optimistic high school teacher, Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), as he tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential. It's not an easy task when the pitch-imperfect club includes Mercedes (Amber Riley), a forceful diva-in-training; Artie (Kevin McHale), a geeky guitarist; Kurt (Chris Colfer), a dramatic soprano; Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), a punk rocker; and self-proclaimed 'star' Rachel (Lea Michele), a perfectionist firecracker. McKinley's cruel high school caste system prevents the glee club from flourishing, so Will recruits Finn (Cory Monteith), the quarterback with movie star looks, to join the group even though he wants to protect his reputation with his holier-than-thou girlfriend, Quinn (Dianna Agron), and his arrogant teammate, Puck (Mark Salling). With harsh criticism from everyone, including Will's tough-as-nails wife Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig) and McKinley's egotistical cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), he is determined to prove them all wrong and lead the glee club to the greatest competition of them all: Nationals." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
The cast of Glee puts a unique twist on the hit single, "Gold Digger," by Kanye West! Download the sneak peek now, then watch the Pilot – Director's Cut on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9/8c on FOX! Check out all new episodes starting September 9th, then download episodes on iTunes!

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[video] Jockeys - Road To the Derby

"This is the first-ever reality series to document the behind-the-scenes life of jockeys and their magnificent horses. An inside look at the cutthroat competition and wild private lives of professional jockeys, we'll follow them from a grueling practice schedule to pre-race jitters to the finish line and every moment in between. Hold onto the reins, as we enter this fast-paced, high-stakes world of horse racing where men and women risk their lives on a daily basis for a sport they love." -- iTunes Store

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Get caught up on all the action from the first season of Jockeys and get a sneak peak at the new season as all the jockeys vie for a spot in the Kentucky Derby!

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[music] Mallary Hope - Love Lives On

"Loss is an oft-revisited theme in country music, but in the confident clutches of new arrival Mallary Hope it can move from woeful to inspiring. Love Lives On, a song inspired by a conversation between the 22-year-old Georgian and her sister, is turning heads in Nashville for its powerful emotional quotient wrapped around a pretty melody. Throw in acoustic guitar, a string section, and rock drums, and Love Lives On knocks it out of the park. Play this for a soldier's spouse, a long-distance lover, or anyone missing the closeness of a friend." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Country

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[video] Trailer Choir - Rocking the Beer Gut

Genre: Country

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[music] Omar Garcia - Quien Soy

"Omar Garcia rose to fame as reggaeton rapper O.G.M., who reflected what was happening in the rowdy Puerto Rican streets. On this breezy groove, the more mature musician reintroduces himself over a jazzy beat brimming with orchestral flushes and guitar flourishes. After an apropos KRS-One vocal sample, Garcia goes all in - detailing differences between himself and the rest of the rap pack." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latin

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[video] Pearl Jam - The Fixer (live)

Genre: Rock

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[music] Kate Earl - Melody

"Kate Earl comes to us directly from the Upper 49th. That's right — Alaska. But don't expect icy tones or songs of isolation; this track from her debut is pure warmth and inviting soul. Abetted by some atmospheric string work and a retro soul bounce, this track is a great testament to music's escapist powers. Key line: 'The missing piece of me I can find in a melody.' " -- iTunes Store

Genre: Singer/Songwriter

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[music] IAMX ft Imogen Heap - My Secret Friend

"IAMX is the alter ego of Chris Corner, a founding member of mid-'90s downtempo faves Sneaker Pimps. As IAMX, Corner establishes a more decadent, tortured persona who presents romantic synth-pop dirges with a flair for the dramatic. Here, he's helped out by the tempestuous soul sounds of Imogen Heap." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Electronic

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[music] Da' Zoo - Excuse Me

"The Puerto Rican quartet Da' Zoo makes effervescent pop in the tradition of early-'90s confections by groups like Aqua and Deee-Lite. Comparisons to the Black Eyed Peas are also inevitable, as Da' Zoo employs a guy-rapper/girl-singer format, then slathers on the dayglo paint and sexy innuendo. Excuse Me is a nugget of funky hip-hop, synth pop, and electro that's gaining a foothold in ultra-lounge dance floors worldwide." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latino

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[video] Mr Hudson ft Kanye West - Supernova

Genre: Alternative

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[video] Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami - Paint The Town Dash

"Sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian of Keeping Up With the Kardashians are ready to take center stage in the sizzling new series Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami. Following recent public breakups, the girls have decided to seek out a fresh start and head to sunny Florida to open a new Dash boutique. Despite being away from their outrageous family for the first time, this drama-filled duo is determined to take their new surroundings by storm. Beautiful sandy beaches and a notorious nightlife scene prove to be distracting as the girls struggle to stay focused on getting their new store off the ground. Also, when Khloe is offered a chance to host her own late night local radio talk show, the gig puts a strain on the sisters' relationship as Khloe tries to juggle it all. Will the girls be able to handle the heat - or are they bound to get burned?" -- iTunes Store

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It's a new chapter for the Kardashian sisters as Khloe and Kourtney take over Miami for the summer! As the girls get situated in their new posh surroundings, they must also learn to balance business and pleasure as they prepare to open their new Dash store in only four days. But when Kim flies out to help, she and Khloe get into a big fight that could threaten the future of Dash. Meanwhile, Khloe's nerves start to get the best of her as she readies herself for the debut of her new late-night radio show. And after a night of partying, Khloe finds herself in an awkward situation after she makes out with her cute co-host.

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[video] Dude, What Would Happen - Episode 1

"Ever wonder if you could pop popcorn with a flame-thrower, fly a Sumo wrestler with helium balloons, or have a dance-off in a thousand-horsepower wind tunnel? Find out in season 1 of Dude, What Would Happen as Ali, Jackson, and C.J. put their wildest ideas to the test! Every week is a new adventure and nothing is off limits as these friends turn the world into their test lab. " -- iTunes Store

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Dude, What Would Happen If: We tried to roll underwater? Attempted to defy gravity? Had a Pirate/Viking Smackdown?
They fill the bug with water up to their necks, add some Koi fish, then drive it around. The boys lift a sumo using 375 helium balloons, making him weightless. They have a Pirate cannon vs. Viking catapult match, including catapulting a canoe and a sofa into the water.

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[video] Glee - On My Own Video

"The highly anticipated first season of Glee follows an optimistic high school teacher, Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), as he tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential. It's not an easy task when the pitch-imperfect club includes Mercedes (Amber Riley), a forceful diva-in-training; Artie (Kevin McHale), a geeky guitarist; Kurt (Chris Colfer), a dramatic soprano; Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), a punk rocker; and self-proclaimed 'star' Rachel (Lea Michele), a perfectionist firecracker. McKinley's cruel high school caste system prevents the glee club from flourishing, so Will recruits Finn (Cory Monteith), the quarterback with movie star looks, to join the group even though he wants to protect his reputation with his holier-than-thou girlfriend, Quinn (Dianna Agron), and his arrogant teammate, Puck (Mark Salling). With harsh criticism from everyone, including Will's tough-as-nails wife Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig) and McKinley's egotistical cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), he is determined to prove them all wrong and lead the glee club to the greatest competition of them all: Nationals." -- iTunes Store

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Rachel (Lea Michele) performs the full-length version of "On my Own." Don't miss this special extended audition not seen on TV!  For even more Glee check out the Pilot – Director's Cut on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9/8c on FOX! Watch all new episodes starting September 9th, then download episodes on iTunes!

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[video] Bully Beatdown - Various Videos

"Ever wanted help getting a bully to back off? When it's time to even the odds, it's time for Bully Beatdown.

Bully Beatdown is back, bringing together bullies and their victims for the ultimate showdown. Bullies can pick on the small and the weak, but can they handle a trained, professional fighter? When they enter the ring - fighting for pride and for cash - will these bullies have what it takes? Or will they get a taste of their own medicine? Once again, victims enlist the help of professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Mayhem will give the bullies a choice: accept the challenge of fighting a MMA fighter or look like a coward.

After the fight is over, one would hope that the bully will have learned a valuable lesson and will stop picking on people smaller and weaker than him. Will he change his ways? Or, someday in the future, will he need another Bully Beatdown?" -- iTunes Store

Garret: The King of Tustin
Tough-guy Garret considers himself "the king of Tustin". He's been running the neighborhood for years and beats up on victims Robert and Kyle for fun. Mayhem miller brings in MMA champion, Jake Shields to get some payback.
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James: The Boss's Son
What do you do when your bully is the boss' s son? Victim Sean appeals to Mayhem Miller for help with his bully James, who recruits up-and-coming MMA fighter, Ben Lagmen to get a little worker's compensation for Sean.
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[video] Bobb'e Says - Episode #101

"Big things come in small packages - so listen up as Bobb'e J. Thompson gives you the 411 on his personal do's and don'ts. Tune in every week as this larger than life host shows you how to avoid the dumbest decisions ever caught on tape and save your head in the process! Wise up and learn why helmets won't protect you from stupidity and the higher you are the harder you fall, on this season of Bobb'e Says." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
In this episode Bobb'e hangs out with Tony Hawk at his warehouse dispensing advice like: Don't Do Karate, Finish Strong, You Do the Math, Known When to Celebrate, Learn From Tony Hawk's Mistakes, Pain is Your Fault, Bobb'e's Rules.

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[video] Man vs Wild - Arctic Circle

"Bear is back and faces his biggest challenges yet in Season 4 of Man vs. Wild. Watch as he takes on forest fires, wild boars, and deadly snakes, all while showing you how to survive. " -- iTunes Store

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Bear Grylls heads for the icy wastes of the Arctic Circle, where he tackles a frozen waterfall, hunts wild reindeer and battles against some of the coldest conditions on the planet.

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[video] My Antonio - Various videos

"Welcome to My Antonio, a reality-dating show that will find the one woman who can prove her inner flame burns as brightly as that of one of the most devastatingly handsome men in the world. These stunning and sophisticated beauties will gather by special invitation to compete for Antonio's heart. It's a reality show high-wire arc of true love search and rescue.

Antonio's love quest is real. He's determined to settle down and find his soul mate, and he's looking for someone as serious about life and love as he is. Who will be that special all-around diamond of a mate: someone adventurous enough to go horseback riding on a windswept mountainside at a moment's notice . . . cultured enough to shine with sparkling wit and wisdom . . . comfortable enough to travel with him all over the world? Who will be the one who has what it takes to share Antonio's heart . . . forever?" -- iTunes Store

Episode 1
Antonio Sabato Jr is looking for love with thirteen beautiful women. Watch the casting videos from Christi, Anju, Tully, and Julann. Preview all the drama to come this season!
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Casting Video and Supertrailer
Antonio Sabato Jr is looking for love with thirteen beautiful women. Watch the casting videos from Christi, Anju, Tully, and Julann. Preview all the drama to come this season!
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[video] Spectacle: Elvis Costello with ... - Elton John and Diana Krall

"SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH... fuses the best elements of talk and music television and invites viewers to enjoy an intimate conversation between host Costello and his guests, punctuated by rare musical performances by Costello, his guests and a wide variety of musicians. Among the guests for the 13-part series are Sir Elton John, Tony Bennett, Lou Reed, artist-director Julian Schnabel and President Bill Clinton." -- iTunes Store

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In one of Spectacle's most special moments, guest host and executive producer Elton John prevails on his friend Diana Krall to join him for an unprecedented duet on one of his biggest and best-loved songs.

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[music] Gary Go - Wonderful

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"Gary Go first gained our attention when we saw him making beautiful pop music with his iPhone. The U.K.-based son of a Muppets producer also uses the Internet to imaginatively connect with fans — including the time he posted a photo and then wrote a song about it with the help of fans who were asked to contribute lyrics. Wonderful is one of our favorite tracks from Go's debut album. Its shimmering. It's uplifting. It's massive contemporary pop. We're filing it near Coldplay — thanks to the inspiring lyrics and warm, high-register cooing." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Pop

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[music] Polkastra - Apolkalypse Now

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"What better way to herald the end of the world than with a jaunty polka, you might ask? Well, not with just any old polka, but one featuring a contrabassoon, electric bass, French horn, violin, percussion, and, oh yes, an accordion - played by musicians plucked from Canada, England, Israel and the American Midwest. Apolkalyptic indeed!" -- iTunes Store

Genre: World

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[music] Quantic and his Combo Barbaro - Un Canto a Mi Tierra

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"Wind your hips and let your hair fall where it may - prolific alt-dance maestro Quantic teams with an eclectic group of musicians to give us Un Canto a Mi Tierra. The uplifting sound fusion mixes jazzy horns; Colombia-rooted rhythms; and the rich, raw vocals of Nidia Góngora. 
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Genre: Latin

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[video] Jay Sean ft Lil Wayne - Down

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Genre: Pop

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[video] Defying Gravity - Pilot and Threshold

"The mission is a go. In the near future, a coed international crew of eight astronauts boards the spaceship Antares for a six-year interplanetary mission. With only limited help from Mission Control, it soon becomes apparent that these scientists and the crew aren't just in deep space - they're in even deeper than they could have imagined.

Can old alliances and new attractions co-exist in the close quarters of a confined space ship? As a documentary crew aboard the ship broadcasts the astronauts' every move to avid viewers on Earth, these brave men and women will come face to face with unexpected dangers, past secrets, and a hidden force aboard the ship that threatens to unravel their entire mission. Defying Gravity has emotional drama as thrilling as the intense action." -- iTunes Store

Pilot (part 1)
A team of eight astronauts, embarking on a six-year journey to explore Venus and other planets in the solar system, find their lives and destinies intertwined and carefully directed, not only by Mission Control officials on Earth, but also by an unseen force which is much closer and far more powerful. Download part 1 now!
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Pilot (part 2)
Some rocky and intriguing developments confront the crew as they learn to adjust to life on board the Antares, as they find that some past choices, combined with an unknown element in the ship's mysterious Storage Pod 4, lead to a complex web of dreams, desires and illusions that result in a life-threatening crisis. Download part 2 now!
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Threshold
Taboos are broken and lines are crossed as personal and professional relationships aboard the Antares and on Earth continue to intensify, while the unseen power behind the mission begins to create both cellular and psychological transformations among the astronauts.
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[video] Degrassi Goes Hollywood - On The Set

"When Manny turns down a role in his film, Jason Mewes casts Paige instead - and must face the consequences. As Paige transforms into a Hollywood diva, old friends, lovers, and rivals reunite in L.A. to pursue their dreams." -- iTunes Store

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On the set of Degrassi Goes Hollywood: pool parties, mansions, musical numbers, and celebrities so funny it's impossible to keep a straight face. Degrassi Goes Hollywood premieres Friday, August 14th at 8pm et, only on The N.

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[video] Stan Lee's Time Jumper - Behind the Scenes

"Twenty-year-old college student Terry Dixon has the most unique mobile device on Earth - The Articulus, a handheld time machine developed by Terry's genius father, Arthur Dixon. To prevent the Articulus from falling into the wrong hands, Arthur coded it to work only with his DNA. After a laboratory experiment claims Arthur's life, Terry and his older brother Sam become the only people capable of using it.

Recruited into the secret crime fighting organization H.U.N.T. (Heroes United, Noble and True) after the mysterious disappearance of golden boy Sam, Terry becomes a reluctant hero living in his brother's shadow. As he struggles to fill his new role, unnatural shifts in the course of history send Terry hurtling through time to capture Charity Vyle, the diabolical leader of criminal cartel C.U.L.T. (Council of Unstoppable, Lethal Terrorists).

But something more than just Terry's molecules are being reconfigured as he leaps across time, and it threatens to corrupt everything he understands about who he is, and whether the world is actually worth saving after all . . ." -- iTunes Store

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Go behind the scenes of "Time Jumper" with Stan Lee and Natasha Henstridge. Learn more about the story and characters and see how storyboards come to life.

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[video] Glenn Martin DDS - Meet Gleen Martin

"In Season 1, navigate the open road, where every speed bump provides an opportunity to bring the family closer together. Encounter a GPS that plots to kill Jackie to be with Glenn, catch Conor on the game show 'Are You Smarter than a Chicken?' and more!" -- iTunes Store

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Take a ride on the Molar Express with an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview of Nick at Nite’s first original series Glenn Martin, DDS.  Series co-creators Michael Eisner & Eric Fogel (Celebrity Death Match) discuss the inspiration behind the show and the process of developing a stop-motion animation comedy.  Series regulars including Kevin Nealon (Glenn Martin), Catherine O’Hara (Jackie Martin) & Judy Greer (Wendy) chat about their characters and why the series is sure to be a hit.

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[video] Househusbands of Hollywood - What is a Househusband?

"The men live under a different set of circumstances, but they all have one thing in common: their wives are bringing home the bacon. King of the castle . . . ruler of the roost . . . until his wife comes home from work." -- iTunes Store

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Husbands stay home while their wives make the money and the arrangement isn't always easy. Stay-at-home dad, Grant, a former Marine sniper married to TV personality Jillian Barberie Reynolds; actor Darryl Bell (A Different World) tends to the home when mate Tempestt Bledsoe (The Cosby Show) goes out of town for an acting job.

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Back from vacation - with samplers!

I'm back from vacation, thanks to everyone who helped out by posting freebies in the comments! Here are some of the samplers that were posted:

Thanks to anonymous for linking to the NPR Music at Newport 12-song samplers.
Click here to download the Jazz sampler.
Click here to download the Folk sampler.

Another 20-song indie music sampler offered through Facebook Major Lazer, Tom Brosseau, Bibio and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (psst, remember to fan us our Facebook).

and finally, a big thanks to Joyful Abode for a 25-song sampler from Urban Outfitters