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Helpful Playlists and Playlist Folders

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I organize everything associated with my radio show in one iTunes Playlist Folder titled The Lunchbox. Within The Lunchbox I get a little creative to sort things for my needs because, to the best of my knowledge, it isn’t currently possible to sort Playlists by any other method than alphabetically. The post that follows explains how I manage playlists — including Playlist Folders — to create my show each week, keep track of previous programs, track which music has or hasn’t been played (read: vetted for language), and even print notes and cues for myself to use during the show.
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You Gave It How Many Stars?

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Possibly due to my joint roles as a Technical Director at WFVR-LP and a DJ/presenter, I am often asked how I manage my iTunes library, and how I keep track of the music I have played on the air, as well as the music I must not ever play on the air. This post on ratings is the first of what I hope will be a collection of instructional articles.

This is how I manage my iTunes library when it comes to rating songs using iTunes’ 0-5 star (★) system, and my opinion that ratings don’t have to be a harsh criticism of a song, but can also used as an organizing tool. Reminder that this method is how I manage my weekly radio show, and is meant to provide flexibility and ease to large iTunes libraries. The comments will be open for a period of time after the post is live, so please share your tips.
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How to Post PDF Attachments via Email on a WordPress Website

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(Or How I Stopped Worrying And Learned to Love the VT Open Meeting Law) Show the Backstory? Hide Backstory? Backstory A few months ago I was asked to attend my town’s Selectboard meeting. The members of the board had some questions for me about the Vermont Open Meeting Law that had passed in 2014. Specifically …

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Welcome

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I decided to register my name and squat on it until I have an idea on what to do with the site.  I have been online since 1993 or so, and had my own weblog since 1999.  Much of the things I have written over the years have been cast to the four winds.  I …

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