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Croatia shipyards face an uncertain future
The country's five shipbuilders flourished under Communism, but now risk losing government subsidies as part of Croatia's bid to join the EU.
International Herald Tribune |
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WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT: Budget cuts at BHC spur Smith to start group
When she learned that cuts in the 2006 state budget had eliminated some services at the Bellefontaine Habilitation Center in North County, Paula Smith of Lafayette Square knew she couldn't just sit and do nothing.
North County Journal |
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Bianca Knows Best
I've been chatting with a guy online for several months now. He seems smart, funny, and judging by the picture he sent me, pretty darn hot. We like the same music, the same movies, and we're both huge Trekkies (dorky, I know, but what do you expect from someone whose seeking love in a chat room?).
The Memphis Flyer |
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Chaos, jitterbugs mark rehearsals of Central Junior High's 'Wizard of Oz'
Mike Dumey is trying to organize 40-plus jitterbugs on stage. With sequins flashing and capes flying, the bugs assemble. "Hurry, hurry," Dumey coaxes.
Southeast Missourian |
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I got my news media training in several different ways — college, seminars, government programs, apprenticing. But if I had to pick one source that stayed with me the longest, or made the biggest impact, it would have to be Tracy Garrity Rasmussen.
Cape May County Herald |
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The Wexford Restaurant celebrates 50 years
Model 'A' Owners of Canada member Phillip Wilson, left, takes Lawrence MacDonald on a tour Monday, May 5 of the 1930 AA stake truck, owned by Bob Clarke, that he helped restore. The vehicle was part of a classic car show mounted at the Wexford restaurant in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Etobicoke Guardian |
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PC cards can pick our TV up, admits Freesat
Clive Akass, Personal Computer World , Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 17:54:00 But users will miss out on HD, programme infomation and interactive services PC cards capable of receiving digital satellite TV can pick up many programmes transmitted under the Freesat banner, the organisation admitted at the launch of its services today.... > Read the full article
vnunet.com |
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Pt Kishan Maharaj waited for us before dying: Ustad Amjad Ali
New Delhi, May 6 Tabla legend Pandit Kishan Maharaj spent his last few conscious moments in the company of childhood friend and fellow musician Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan, discussing the subject closest to his heart, music.
Chennai Online |
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In Wal-Mart opening, a hope of things to come
Local officials hailed the new Wal-Mart Supercenter on Monday as theculmination of a long struggle to bring business and jobs to Gainesville'seast side, but also the catalyst that is expected to bring even more.
The Gainesville Sun |
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“Anything Goes” to dance lessons
When it comes to preparing the musical “Anything Goes” in Thief River Falls this summer, well... anything goes. One of the extra steps taken by organizers of the musical production has been to hire a choreographer.
Thief River Falls Times |
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Playing with the Price of Music
Warner Music Group plans to run a test starting this month that will alter the price of certain songs.
Portfolio.com via Yahoo! Finance |
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A Little Late to the Game? Zune to Start Offering TV Shows
Microsoft Corp. says it will start selling downloadable television shows for its Zune portable media device -- including selected programs from NBC, the network that split from market leader Apple Inc.
HispanicBusiness.com |
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Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra presents its final concert of the season
Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra presents its final concert of the season May 30 at 8 p.m. The orchestra features three time Canadian Music Competition winner, 14-year-old violinist Nicole Li pla...
East York Mirror |
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Former student pleads guilty to fraud charges in violin scam
A former San Francisco State music student is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges of bilking collectors out of valuable violins and bows.
The Fresno Bee |
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Microsoft and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group to Develop Next Generation of In-Car Infotainment
Today, Microsoft Corp. and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group entered into a long-term agreement to co-develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems. Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft and Eui-Sun Chung, president of HKAG were present as Martin Thall, general manager of Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit, and Hyun Soon Lee, president and chief technology officer of HKAG, signed the ...
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Madonna talks about new album, helping Malawi and turning 50
Timbaland and the Neptunes are so dominant as producers, they can sometimes upstage the artist they're working with ... unless that artist is Madonna.
Centre Daily Times |
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Madonna talks about new album, helping Malawi and turning 50
Timbaland and the Neptunes are so dominant as producers, they can sometimes upstage the artist they're working with ... unless that artist is Madonna. On her new album, "Hard Candy," Madonna made sure that she wasn't a guest star on her own album. "I thought of it as a true and equal collaboration. ... I like to think that when you listen to the record, you don't just go, 'Oh, that is a ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Rapper West And His Ego Take Stage At Amphitheatre
So there's this spaceship, right? And it's hurtling through the galaxy in search of inspiration because earth is out of creativity, or so the voice-over tells us.
The Tampa Tribune |
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Mark Burnett Shares Digital Content Experience, Vision
'Survivor,' 'The Apprentice' and 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader' Producer Mark Burnett recently shared his experiences and thoughts on digital content delivery during an exclusive, executive event in Hollywood, hosted by NXTcomm and InfoComm and sponsored by iHollywood Forum. Burnett's comments on the symbiotic role between entertainment and communications began an industry dialogue which ...
Centre Daily Times |
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Former student pleads guilty to fraud charges in violin scam
Associated Press - May 6, 2008 12:34 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A former San Francisco State music student is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges of...
KSBY San Luis Obispo |
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Former student pleads guilty to fraud charges in violin scam
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A former San Francisco State music student is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges of bilking collectors out of valuable violins and bows.
KTVN Reno |
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Pittsford church rebuilds after fire, adds showpiece organ
Four years after a devastating lightning strike sparked an aggressive fire at the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsford, the congregation is celebrating a rebirth...
News 10 NBC Rochester |
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Music Bits: Grand Theft Auto's Easy Button; WMG's Dynamic-Pricing Test; Sony BMG-EMI-Amazon
Music and games have proven a potent combo, particularly when it comes to download sales. Last week, Viacom (NYSE: VIA) announced 1Q earnings considerably boosted by the holiday '07 release of Rock Band -- the gift that keeps on giving as players add to their playlists through new music packs. Antony Bruno contends in Billboard today that the "phenomenal success" of Rock Band and predecessor ...
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Novelists Richard Russo, William Kennedy are also set to participate
LAKE PLACID — Jonathan Demme, the Academy Award-winning director of “The Silence of the Lambs,” will be guest of honor at this year’s Lake Placid Film Forum, which will take place June 12-15.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise |
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Knob Noster students attend state music contest
Seven Knob Noster musicians traveled to the University of Missouri-Columbia to compete for ratings at the state music contest on April 24. Greg Blakeman received a “I” rating for his trumpet solo.
Sedalia Democrat |
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