http://rifah.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Sharifah N. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:53:47 GMT 2009-12-31T08:53:47Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977345367   After a lot of research and help from our travel agent, we've decided to go to Aruba for our Honeymoon.   We're getting married on November 1 st , and we've heard that it's . . . Wed, 14 May 2008 15:23:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977345367 Sharifah N. 2008-05-14T15:23:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977340768 I just finished watching a very funny animated story by Chris Ware & John Kuramoto about marriage.  It reminded me of being in a similar situation with my fiancé.  Here's the link, . . . Wed, 07 May 2008 18:49:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977340768 Sharifah N. 2008-05-07T18:49:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339055 So what's your life story? This American Life, a 15-year-old radio program turned Showtime original series, looks at the stories of people all across the country. The stories are dramatic, emotional, . . . Mon, 05 May 2008 15:21:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339055 Sharifah N. 2008-05-05T15:21:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334978   Gather, you've picked your winner. We're excited to announce that Tommy Wallach from Los Angeles has been named America's Best Musical Talent! In mid-April, Tommy and the . . . Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:10:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334978 Sharifah N. 2008-04-29T20:10:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328551   The final round of voting has officially begun for First Tracks: The Search for America's Best Musical Talent! Thanks to everyone who has participated throughout the competition. They . . . Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:59:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977328551 Sharifah N. 2008-04-21T12:59:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325864 I got the chance to sit down with the five finalists as they prepared to perform in front of the First Tracks celebrity judging panel, Decca Label Group Executives, and local press at the Living Room . . . Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:51:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325864 Sharifah N. 2008-04-17T15:51:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325811 The First Tracks finalists had the opportunity to visit the Decca Label Group offices were they received rock star treatment, and even had a pizza party in their honor.  They met with Decca Label . . . Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:23:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977325811 Sharifah N. 2008-04-17T15:23:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977324917 The Gather community has played a big part in the success of the First Tracks finalists, so here are their personal messages to all of you during their trip to NYC. Message from Adam . . . Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:21:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977324917 Sharifah N. 2008-04-17T13:21:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977322880 The five finalists for First Tracks: The Search for America's Best Musical Talent competition arrived in New York City safely last night and prepared to have dinner with Decca Label Group executives. . . . Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:16:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977322880 Sharifah N. 2008-04-15T15:16:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977317390 The judges have spoken and five lucky contestants are on their way to New York City to perform live!  The final five will all perform one of their two entries live at the Living . . . Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:50:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977317390 Sharifah N. 2008-04-14T12:50:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977308280 I always wanted to be a princess and look at me now!   The web toys below are so easy and fun, you should definitely give them a try.  The Tudors Royal Portrait allows you to upload . . . Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:11:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977308280 Sharifah N. 2008-04-11T21:11:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977300642 Round 3 of First Tracks: The Search for America's Best Musical Talent has begun! Below is a list of all 25 contestants moving on to the celebrity judging round. (Please . . . Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:16:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977300642 Sharifah N. 2008-04-03T12:16:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298408   We apologize for not posting this earlier, but here are the top 10 entries for March 31, 2008.     Song/Video Title Vote Count . . . Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:46:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298408 Sharifah N. 2008-03-31T23:46:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298355 The competition was fierce, but only 25 can move on. Round 2 of First Tracks voting ended today at 5:59pm. Thanks to all of you who participated - both the contestants and the voters. We will announce . . . Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:53:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977298355 Sharifah N. 2008-03-31T22:53:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977286900 Round One voting for First Tracks ended Monday, March 17 at 6:00pm ET. Thanks to your votes, the competition has been a close one so far! On Monday, March 24, we will announce the 100 lucky semifinalists . . . Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:19:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977286900 Sharifah N. 2008-03-17T22:19:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977286840   There is only ONE HOUR left to vote for your favorite entry in round 1, here are the top 25 highest-voted songs as of 5pm on March 17, 2008. We will be posting the 100 semifinalist on . . . Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:02:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977286840 Sharifah N. 2008-03-17T21:02:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977284503   There are only THREE DAYS left to vote for your favorite entry in round 1, here are the top 25 highest-voted songs as of 3pm on March 14, 2008. Song/Video Title . . . Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:18:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977284503 Sharifah N. 2008-03-14T19:18:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283650   Only a few days left to vote and things are heating up, here are the top 25 highest-voted songs as of 3pm on March 13, 2008. Song/Video Title Vote Count . . . Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:23:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283650 Sharifah N. 2008-03-13T19:23:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977282756   Check out who's new and who's leading the pack, here are the top 25 highest-voted songs as of 3pm on March 12, 2008. Song/Video Title Vote Count . . . Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:37:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977282756 Sharifah N. 2008-03-12T19:37:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977281871   Everyday is a battle for the top spot here are the top 25 highest-voted songs as of 3pm on March 11, 2008. Song/Video Title Vote Count All The Things . . . Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:26:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977281871 Sharifah N. 2008-03-11T19:26:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280938   The competition is heating up as we kick off the second week of voting, here are the top 25 highest-voted songs as of 3pm on March 10, 2008. Song/Video Title Vote Count . . . Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:04:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280938 Sharifah N. 2008-03-10T20:04:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977249388   First Tracks is taking the show on the road!  If you missed the New York Event at Tainted Blue Studios you still have a chance to enter the First Tracks competition live at a city near . . . Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:47:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977249388 Sharifah N. 2008-02-04T21:47:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977079908 I'd like to think that I take time out to take good care of myself, so here a couple things I'd like share with my fellow girlfriends: 1.  Do some sort of excerise 3-5 times a week even if . . . Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:24:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977079908 Sharifah N. 2007-08-08T17:24:17Z