Dan's Favourite Links

As well as being a Beatles' fan, my interests include computers; audio/video technology and music, including 60's and 70's classic rock, progressive or art rock; 80's synthpop and jazz, (among other genres). Below are some of my favourite links. There are so many links that I took the time to include only those that I regularly use in my web pursuits and offer a high quality treatment of the subject matter. Enjoy! :) Dan Van Vugt

Audio / Video Files

First, the radio program, then the magazine, now Andrew Marshall's Audio Ideas Guide
is online!
UHF Magazine. Canada's "high end" hi-fi publication.
The Absolute Sound Home Page. Another fine online audio publication.
Audio Review. Hi-Fi info from various sources. STEREOPHILE Magazine ; STEREOPHILE Guide To Home Theater  and Home Theater Magazine Online ; Sound & Vision Online .
GoodSound -Your Online Guide to Finding a Stereo System on a Budget. The name says it all.
Audio Revolution Homepage!. The web "home" of "Fi" Magazine; plus "Ask the Experts" and audiophile chat.
The CD Information Center. For the latest developments in CD and DVD technology.
Lots of info on the popular multimedia format: DVDFILE.COM; DVD FAQ .
Digital Bits has the latest industry news and product reviews.

Music Sites (and Sounds)

Steve Hoffman's Music Forum is an invalaubale source for information on music from people who are involved in the production / engineering aspect.
Music Tap has insider info and 'breaking news' on upcoming CD, DVD and high-res audio formats.
Ice Magazine Online : *The* resource publication for compact disc collectors.
Billboard Online. Check out chart action and music news, reviews, releases dates, etc.
MelodicRock.com features music news, interviews and reviews.
Pause And Play: On The CD Front has release dates for CDs, music DVDs and music related books.
For progressive rock fans:
Progressive Ears - 21st Century Progressive Rock .
Classic Rock Page  For the legions of classic rock fans out there. (You know who you are!)
From the fine family of "mining company" web sites that features various music genres.  I have their Beatles page listed on my other web site as a personal favourite.
The Synthpop Network  Revisit the '80's (and check out some '90's bands).

Video Sights (and Misc. Media)

Welcome to the Internet Movie Database. Seek info on your favourite movies.
CANOE.CA. Canada's internet explorer site. Includes sub sections for music, movies, video, technology, internet developments and showbiz news (among other things).
Some current favourites:
Engadget HD ; Digital Home ; Blu-ray.com ; The Digital Bits ; High-Def Digest ; DVDActive .

Resources For Web Heads

ZDNet  Publisher of several PC related magazines. Has lots of current news and "happenings" within the computer industry.
TUCOWS  Weird name...great web site...many downloads. What more can I say?
desktopPublishing.com:The ULTIMATE Desktop Publishing Resource. They're not kidding. If they don't have it, you don't want it!
Barry's Clip Art Server. A one stop shop for web page graphics.

Info for Visually Challenged 'Net Users

As a computer user with low vision, these links have assisted me in the "hunting and gathering" of information on my eye condition. I hope they assist anyone else who has questions in this area.

Blindness Resource Center: Access to the Internet and Web Making the net more accessible to blind and low sight users.

Personal Faves

This is my wife Gerianne's latest - and possibly greatest - web site "Written In Faith" features spiritually themed literary projects. This site is recommended for anyone who needs encouragement, uplifting or a daily dose of inspiration (...and lets face it, in these complex times...who doesn't!).
The Sharecroppers: A Newfoundland Cultural Experience. These guys are a musical trio who live in my former home town of Pasadena, Newfoundland. They've had a good deal of success with their CD's (and it couldn't happen to a nicer group of guys).
Pat Metheny.com The official web site. A friend, whom I've known for 45 years, and I share a love for this man's music. As a tribute to an enduring friendship and the great music that is represented by this link, I include this page as a personal favourite. I'm sure you'll enjoy this site, Paul!


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This web page was updated on July 30th, 2011.
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