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DIGITAL DEES; Worldwide Radio Personality Rick Dees Announces the Launch of RICK.COM, a Highly Interactive New Website Designed for Those Who Want to Explore Music, Videos and Entertainment In Every Facet.


LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850.  -- World renowned entertainer and "Weekly Top 40" host Rick Dees has announced the launch of the new RICK.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. , a highly interactive portal that is designed for visitors worldwide to explore the best new music, video and games available from both established and emerging artists, along with music from nearly every genre. RICK.COM will also include the following special components: DDN (Defense Data Network) An Internet-based global communications network created by the U.S. Department of Defense. In April 1996, users were moved to the more modern Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) made up of NIPRnet (Non-classified IP Router Network) and  -- "The Dees Digital Network", "Dees On Demand", "Dees Club", "Dees Sleaze sleaze  
n.
A sleazy condition, quality, or appearance: "His record of public service is untouched by any stain of shadiness or sleaze" James J. Kilpatrick.
" and will feature the same unique imprint that established the name Rick Dees with audiences worldwide.

DDN -- "Dees Digital Network" delivers "Music Radio," the world's leading, multi-channel internet radio Listening to audio broadcasts via the Internet. There are more than 4,000 broadcasts available on the Internet that can be streamed and played by a software media player in the computer or in a stand-alone Internet radio with the software built in.  webcasts with more than 50 extensive channels of digital music, allowing listeners the opportunity to customize each channel to their own specific musical tastes. The Rick Dees-hosted channels include: All Number One Hits, Rick-FM, Hip Hop hip-hop   or hip hop
n.
1. A popular urban youth culture, closely associated with rap music and with the style and fashions of African-American inner-city residents.

2. Rap music.

adj.
, Classical, Rock, Jazz, Country, Latin, Swing, British Rock, R&B, Old School, Broadway, Celtic, Asian, International and many more.

"Dees On Demand" features Rick's popular "Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown" show, where fans can check out the last fifteen weeks of shows to keep up on the latest chart hits, along with archived "Weekly Top 40" shows. "Dees Sleaze" selects Rick's Picks for the top breaking celebrity gossip stories.

"Dees Club," which is pure comedy, is sure to be a hit with long time listeners and web browsers. It features humorous Rick Dees animated shorts of interviews with celebrities called "webisodes." Also included is the legendary "Candid Phone," which is uninhibited uninhibited /un·in·hib·it·ed/ (un?in-hib´i-ted) free from usual constraints; not subject to normal inhibitory mechanisms.  telephone comedy. Available for downloading is Rick Dees Wallpaper and in the section, "Join The Club," one can catch up on the latest breaking music news, ticket giveaways, contest announcements and exclusive offers that are only available on RICK.COM.

Valuable prizes are the norm on "The Weekly Top 40 Challenge" at RICK.COM. Each week on the "Weekly Top 40 Countdown," Dees asks listeners to identify a clip from a song or movie or a mystery voice. The winner is then selected randomly from all the correct entries received. Numerous valuable prizes are offered, including all expense paid trips to Hollywood to appear in a movie or hit TV show, plasma TVs, and the latest tech gadgets and games. RICK.COM also features "Top Videos" of fresh new movie clips and trailers from an array of new films, along with music videos from today's hottest artists.

When asked to describe RICK.COM in a few words, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Rick Dees says, "The future is broadband. We've created a digital space that's fun and full of everything in entertainment. It's a one-stop site to fulfill all of your entertainment needs. And it's FREE!"

Additional interactive events and exciting new contests, music and games will be posted on the website in the coming days. For more information, please visit RICK.COM.
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