Q: This is a classic gift choice for music lovers. You can create a specialized mix of songs that you have enjoyed together or even by choosing songs that center around love. You can use music softwares like Windows Music Player and iTunes to create a personalized mix-CD for your lady.  Listen to the songs in their entirety before adding them to the mix. Sometimes a love song can turn into a break-up song by the end of the song. Keep the songs themed on love. When in doubt you can always look up best R&B or rock love songs. Making baked goods is a great way to show your girlfriend that you are thinking of her. Think about sweets or candy your girlfriend loves, and make something similar. For example, if your girlfriend loves peanut M&Ms, search through the internet for baked good recipes with peanut M&Ms. You can also bake treats in the shape of hearts for an added touch. Compile all the pictures of you and your girlfriend, and find any ticket stubs you've attended together. Print off online pictures from a photoshop so your photos are higher quality. Use any other type of physical sentiments you've held onto like fortune cookie fortunes or drawings made by her or you.  Compile all the sentimental pictures and memorabilia into an organized scrapbook. You can organize the book by events or go through your relationship chronologically. You can buy scrapbooks from craft stores. The only supplies you need is a pair of scissors and glue. You can get a lot of relationship points by creating a little coupon book of things you are willing to do for your lady. An example of a coupon is “Good for one foot massage” or “One free kitchen cleaning.” You also add coupons that cater to adult situations that take place in the bedroom. Complete the gift by adding a love note or some type of handwritten card of appreciation. This is the best way to ensure that your gift will be a success. If you and your girlfriend don't openly say “I love you,” leave that out of the card. Write about things you like or love about your girlfriend. Be honest and write about the small things that go beyond her appearance.
A: Make a mix CD. Cook baked goods. Create a scrapbook. Craft a coupon book. Add a handwritten letter.

Q: An artist needs to present you with some songs before you agree to market him or her. Accordingly, you should explain the initial recording obligation. For example, a recording company might require that the artist cut a minimum of five songs using the company’s master sound tracks. You should explain how the costs of recording these songs will be charged back to the artist. For example, you could write, “The artist is under a ‘recording obligation’ for the next 12 months. The artist will fund the initial cost of presenting him or herself to the record company with a minimum of at least five songs, recorded using company master sound tracks. If the record label signs the artist, then further recording obligations will be at the label’s expense. However, the artist must understand that all monies furnished to the artist will be charged back to his or her account. All of the money will be recovered from the artist’s publishing, record sales, personal appearances, corporate sponsorships, and product sales of all kinds. There are no ‘free rides’ in the music business, and all costs are recoupable by the company.” You might not charge back all expenses to the artist. If not, then identify those costs which you won’t charge back. For example, you might not charge for the following:  manufacture of the single record on compact disc mailing, labor, and postage related to mailing the single to all radio reporter stations service and re-service costs in-house label promotion You might get a deal for an album from one of the major labels or major independent record labels during the 12-month term of the contract. However, the contract might have expired before you can record it. You should include a provision where the artist agrees to come back and record the album in this situation. For example, you could write: “Artist may be called back to record at least one album on behalf of the record label after the contract period expires should the company have a contractual offer in hand from one of the major labels or major independent record labels. This obligation is called the artist’s ‘overcall album.’ The company may exercise an option at any time the company has written offers in hand. The ‘overcall album’ shall be completed subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement. Artist will be provided with sufficient notice of the option being exercised in writing at least 30 days prior to the notice of time to appear to record.” During the term of the contract, you don’t want the artist recording or performing for anyone else. For this reason, you should include a term where the artist agrees to be exclusive to your recording company. Use a clause like this: “Artist agrees that during the period of this agreement that he/she will not perform for any other person, firm, or corporation for the purpose of producing commercial sound records. Artist also agrees that after the expiration of this agreement not to record for anyone else any of the musical selections recorded under this agreement, and that in the event of a breach of this covenant, the company shall be entitled to an injunction to enforce same, in addition to any other remedies available to it at law or equity.” Legally, you can get the artist to agree not to record a contract or promote a recording for another label for a certain amount of time after your contract ends. You should expect the artist to push back on this, but you can include it in your template: “Artist warrants not to perform or license or consent to the use by or exploitation of any phonograph record or recording by the artist for another record label, management company, or producer for a period of 12 months subsequent to the expiration or termination of this agreement.”
A: Clarify the artist’s recording obligations. Identify costs which will not be charged back. Include an “overcall album” provision. Add an exclusivity provision. Add a non-compete clause.

Q: Look for suits that will provide enough support for your bust so you’ll be comfortable and fashionable while you’re at the beach. Opt for a suit with thick straps rather than string ties or no straps at all. Try to find a suit that has details at the waist line for added definition. Also look for high-cut legs if you are apple shaped to help accentuate your legs and lengthen your body. Make sure to choose a suit that has enough underwire or bust support if you need, and choose a suit that accentuates your waist to draw attention to your curvy, proportional figure. Skirted suits also look nice on the hourglass shaped body, as do suits with belts. Choose a sporty one-piece suit to elongate your body. Vertical stripes will also create the illusion of elongating your torso. Look for suits that have high-cut legs to make your legs appear longer. Being “petite” generally means that you are 5’2” or under and that you have a smaller framed body. Look for a suit with a solid colored bottom and a brightly colored or patterned top. This will draw the eye up and will create a more balanced look between your shapely waist and your top. You could even get a two piece suit and mix and match the tops and bottoms to create different beach outfits. Focus on black or navy blue bottoms and then have fun choosing differently patterned tops! Choose suits with asymmetrical straps, ruffled tops, ruched waistlines, and horizontal stripes. These details will draw the eye and create the illusion of curves and will make your body look softer.  Being rectangular in shape means that your body isn’t very curvy because your hips and waist are about the same size. Boy shorts also look good on people with a rectangular body shape.
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Choose a suit with wide straps and underwire if you are apple shaped. Highlight your waist and curves if you have an hourglass shaped body. Buy a solid-colored or vertically striped suit if you are petite. Wear a color or pattern blocked suit if you are pear shaped. Get a suit that creates curves if you are rectangular in shape.