Bose is internationally recognized for excellence in delivering high quality audio products. From their headphones to large stadium sound systems, you know when you’re listening to a Bose system. I say this as a fan and a customer.

We want to highlight several products and promotions which may finally convince you to get that Bose product you’ve been eying awhile.

The Bose Acoustic Wave Music System delivers quality and sound that you expect from large expensive component system all in one sleek box. The system includes a built in CD player, AM/FM tuner, and remote control. If you purchase by September 6, 2006, you will receive a free Acoustic Wave system 5-CD changer valued at $299.00. Also, Bose is offering free ground shipping.

Here in the Shopperism universe, we have many strong feelings but few are as strong as our belief in Bose headphones especially the QuietComfort series. We love the amazing sound, the comfortable over-the-ear fit, and the noise canceling feature. It’s a must for iPod users and for anyone who travels. Bose recently introduced its QuietComfort 3 headphones which improve upon the QuietComfort 2 by having a smaller form factor and by adding a rechargeable battery (instead of standard AAA). If you are ready to take the next big step, then Bose will help you by offering free shipping.

The Bose Wave Music System is a simple elegant sound machine which delivers crisp sharp music in a small box that can sit in the kitchen, living room, or by your bed. It’s easy to use with no buttons and a small remote control. The CD player can play both regular CDs and CDs with MP3 tracks. If you purchase by October 31, 2006, Bose will provide free ground shipping.

Finally, if you own an iPod you will also want to own the best iPod speaker dock available on the market. The beautiful Bose SoundDock is available in black or white and fits all iPod models (mine is a 60gb video black). Its sound fills up the room, especially if you’re sitting on the other side controlling the SoundDock with its credit card size remote control. Buy it now and enjoy free shipping.

Billboard Magazine is reporting that Linkin Park has finally agreed to join iTunes. The successful group was one of the last remaining major acts that had not already offered its music on Apple’s iTunes Music Store (the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead and Garth Brooks are the major holdouts). As of today, three albums, several exclusive tracks, and a couple of videos are available for download on iTunes.

Additionally, we learn that the Linkin Park is working with Rick Rubin on their next album which they hope to release by the end of the year. They have narrowed it down to 30-50 songs so hopefully we will get a great new album and maybe some b-sides or extras.

In the meantime, here are the albums just posted on iTunes. Also, you should check out Fort Minor, Mike Shinonda’s other project.

• Collision Course (with Jay-Z)
• Meteora
• Reanimation
• Hybrid Theory
• Live In Texas (Video)
• Jay-Z & Linkin Park – Collision Course (Video)

Today is one of the better music release days we have seen in a while. No release is bigger than the latest from Bob Dylan. If that wasn’t enough, we here at Shopperism are giddy about the new album from The Roots. Here are some of the big releases:

Bob Dylan – Modern Times:   Download / Buy

The Roots – Game Theory:   Download / Buy

Method Man – 4:21… The Day After:   Download / Buy

Jessica Simpson – A Public Affair:   Download / Buy

Ray LaMontagne – Till the Sun Turns Black:   Download / Buy

Pete Yorn – Nightcrawler:   Download / Buy

Pete Townshend – Empty Glass:   Download / Buy

BT – This Binary Universe:   Download / Buy

Dave Holland – Critical Mass:   Download / Buy

The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary:   Download / Buy

As you all probably know, Pluto was recently demoted to a dwarf planet leaving our universe with only 8 planets. Unfortunately, the experts from the International Astronomical Union (IAU) concluded that Pluto is nothing more than a ball of ice orbiting Neptune. Attempting to please Pluto-files, the IAU considered modifying the definition of planets to include Pluto, but that would have promoted Ceres (formerly an asteroid) and 2003 UB313. Elementary school teachers would have rebelled if they had to teach kids about that last one.

So now the old mnemonic “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas” has to change. Since I’m no longer enjoying my nine pizzas, I’m opening it to you to tell me what I’m being served (be nice, I’m moderating comments).

Pluto may no longer be a planet in our solar system, but it is a superstar in the Shopperism universe.

Join us as we all wear our I Love Pluto T-Shirts (see photo above).

Like a baseball card with a typo on it, maybe one day this book – Pluto the Ninth Planet – will be considered a collectors’ item.

Want to show your kids and grandkids what the universe used to look like? Try this stunning Astro Lab Planetarium from the Smithsonian.

Gustav Holst was ahead (or actually behind) the times when he composed The Planets in 1917, 13 years before Pluto’s reign of phony planet-dum. Riding the wave of Pluto euphoria, composer Colin Matthews added Pluto to Holst’s work in 2000. Even Matthews admitted that Holst’s family would “amused and dismayed by this venture”.

But, there is no better way to say goodbye to the stinkin’ ex-planet by smelling like it. Thanks to our good friends at Disney, now you can smell like Pluto — the dog. (FYI – this fragrance is described as a “fresh, clean citrus, very youthful”)

Every day, Overstock.com brings you a new and different deal which is priced even lower than their usual low prices. This deal (or as they call it “steal”) is only available for 24 hour or until it sells out. Really worth checking daily.

Bookmark this link and visit daily, you never know when it’s going to be something you really want.

With the NFL season only weeks away, it may be a good time to get serious about listening to your favorite team. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is offering a $100 Rebate their radios with a new subscription. Click on this link and then visit the $100 rebate banner on the right side. Please make sure to read the terms of the rebate.

Bob Dylan’s Modern Times is available for pre-order from the iTunes Music Store (expected release August 29, 2006). The iTunes version comes with four bonus videos, and, if you pre-order the album, you will receive a fifth video, Jokerman, only from iTunes. Once you pre-order, you will receive an email with a code for pre-sale Ticketmaster access for tickets to Dylan’s upcoming tour.

Bob Dylan – New Album + Ticketmaster Pre-Sale Offer

Cambridge SoundWorks (aka Hifi.com) currently has several coupons. All contain exclusions so please check to ensure that your product is included.

– $10 off any purchase of $100 or more.
– $20 off any purchase of $200 or more.
– Save 10% on any purchase over $400.
– Save $100 off of any purchase over $750.
– 10% off a purchase of $1000 or more.

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