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MUSIC: Gary Numan <\/b>\u2013 Although he is primarily known for hits like \u201cCars\u201d and \u201cDown In The Park,\u201d Gary Numan has long been renowned by music die-hards for being a pioneer of the synthesizer. Thus, Numan\u2019s music has been covered by a wide range of artists from the Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails to Armand Van Helden and Basement Jaxx. At a recent New York City show at the Best Buy Theater, Numan flawlessly played his landmark album The Pleasure Principle<\/i> in its entirety with a five-piece band backing him, celebrating over 30 years since its original release. After playing the album, Numan focused on newer, industrial-influenced material that would make disciples like Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson proud. Opening acts Boom Boom Satellites (visiting from Japan, themselves with a 20-year history) and Rasputina (a trio consisting of 2 cellists and a percussionist who released 2 albums on Sony and 2 albums for Moby\u2019s label) also showed Numan influence in their sets, both well-received and in front of a near-capacity crowd. (www.myspace.com\/garynuman<\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\nCOMEDY: Dave Hill\u2019s Podcasting Incident<\/i> <\/b>\u2013 While a popular New York City-based comic, Dave Hill is also known as an in-demand rock lead guitarist and songwriter. If that wasn\u2019t enough, he is now a podcaster with over a dozen episodes to his credit. Prior guests include Moby (his bandmate in proto-glam band Diamondsnake), TV legend Dick Cavett, author Malcolm Gladwell, and NPR hero Ira Glass. Unlike other free podcasts, there are no commercial or time limits on Dave Hill\u2019s Podcasting Incident<\/i>, so listeners ought to be thoroughly entertained for long periods of time.\u00a0 (www.davehillonline.com<\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n TOOL: CardWoo <\/b>\u2013 While watching late-night television, I stumbled upon an infomercial for CardWoo, which aims to provide 2 services: \u201csell your unwanted gift cards\u201d and \u201cbuy gift cards and save.\u201d It is up to you to determine if these are favorable rates, but with the gift-oriented holiday season around the corner, this site may prove useful. CardWoo provides \u201cfree, insured packs\u201d for the cards to be sent in, making the transactions secure. (www.<\/b>cardwoo.com<\/b><\/a>) <\/p>\n As always, if I\u2019m missing something that\u2019s worthwhile and deserving of column space, please reach out with an e-mail: darren.paltrowitz@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n In the meantime, stay tuned for another 5 picks…
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