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Grand Theft Auto X: The Screwston Chronicles
As many if not most of my literally dozens of longtime readers know, it's safe to say that I am not a fan of the vast bulk of Houston radio. Outside of KACC's unrepentant rock from the saltgrass prairie down in Alvin, occasional moments of clarity on KTRU and KPFT, the nonstop funked-up party that i ...
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Charter Receives Notice of Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Price Listing Standard
ST. LOUIS, BUSINESS WIRE -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced today that it has received notice from the Nasdaq Global Select Stock Market that it is compliant with the minimum price continued listing standard of the Nasdaq Global Select Stock Market. The Company regained compliance when the Company's Class A common stock closed at or above $1.00 for the 10 consecutive ...
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Marcia Ball: Peace, Love & BBQ
A stalwart specialist in Gulf Coast blues/R&B/zydeco, Marcia Ball is already familiar to Texas audiences for her clear-toned vocals and pounding piano — the imaginary musical daughter of Irma Thomas and Professor Longhair. And though she rarely deviates from her formula of mixing let-the-good- ...
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SPRING MUSIC
The Macon R-1 High School Band presented a spring concert Tuesday evening in the middle school auditorium. Pictured are a few members of the woodwind section warming up prior to the concert. The band played several selections during the evening performance. Senior Joslyn West was a featured soloist on the trumpet. She was accompanied by Beth Dixon. Others seniors that were recognized during the ...
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Robot conducts Detroit Symphony
The lights dimmed, the sold-out hall grew hushed and out walked the conductor — shiny, white and 4 feet, 3 inches tall.
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May 14
As Republican Director Cheri Pelletier said when discussing the Manchester budget, “There is a new sheriff in town.” The new sheriffs, the Republican directors, adopted a budget that underfunds, ironically enough, the police department, jeopardizing public safety for our town’s residents.
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East York Choir features Latin and jazz
One of the things that makes springtime such a pleasure after a long winter is listening to the sounds of life returning, particularly the songs of birds. Much the same can be said about people, as...
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16:45 (BST), 14/05/2008 The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Toronto, Canada, May ...
Toronto, Canada, May 14th, 2008: Tapping the talents of two of Hollywood’s rising young stars, JoWooD and DreamCatcher Games, leading worldwide publishers and distributors of interactive entertainment software, working in conjunction with Resnick Interactive Development, LLC, today announced that they have signed on teen media titans Jesse McCartney and Cody Linley to lend their talents as the ...
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Akon Plans Country Music Career
Akon is set to go country using a pseudonym, so no one knows it's him behind the heartbreak songs. The R+b sensation has been trying to keep his country music plans under wraps, but word has leaked out and now Akon has come forward with his secret bid to become a Nashville, Tennessee sensation.
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Music Menu
CL previews upcoming shows... WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 American Aquarium CD Release Party As you can probably guess by the Wilco-cribbing name, American Aquarium play a sort of college rock-inspired take on country rock (whatever that is). The overall lyrical reach isn't wide-ranging -- small towns, claustrophobic relationships -- but frontman B.J. Barham's at his best when he inhabits that smallest ...
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CD Review: Thalia Zedek
Liars and Prayers ... By John Schacht.The Deal: Zedek returns to the rock with first full band since Come era. The Good: With her carton-a-day voice, viola-powered slow-burners, and heart-rended narratives, Thalia Zedek's solo material was built for late-night listening. But strap some thundering bass and crashing piano chords to it, add a little Bush-inspired paranoia, and what emerges from ...
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Symphony to continue conductor search
The Music Director Search Committee has recommended to the Executive Committee of the Symphony's Board of Directors that it continue the Music Director Search during the 2008-2009 concert season.
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A year in the world: An education in life and culture (Thursday, May 15, 2008)
Pascal Hanke is a 17 year old student participating in the learning experience of a lifetime. Originally hailing from Klietz, Germany, Hanke has spent the past nine months getting an international edu
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Symphony Continues Conductor Search
This past season, the Symphony hosted four candidates for the position of Music Director. Each candidate brought a unique touch and different strengths to his/her time in Beaumont.
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Career best tops Jackson's sectional effort
Galesburg High School’s Bailey Jackson qualified for the Class 2A state meet on Friday in three events. The sophomore won in long jump (17-6.5), was fourth in triple jump (35-6) and took second as part of the 4x400 team (4:05.62).
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Winehouse won't be charged in alleged `drug' video
Amy Winehouse will not face charges over video footage that allegedly shows her taking drugs, her spokesman said Wednesday. Police questioned the Grammy-winning soul diva for nine hours last week over a January video that appears to show her smoking a pipe usually used for crack cocaine during a party at her north London home. Police began an investigation after photos from the footage were ...
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First Quarter Profits From Operations Reported by NuTech Digital, Inc.
NuTech timely filed its 10Q, showing profits from ongoing operations of $331,299 after all expenses and before taxes. This translates to a quarterly profit of $.60 per share computed on the basis of the current number of issued and outstanding shares subsequent to the Company's reverse split of 1 share for 60 shares. The continuing profitability of the Company is the result of management's ...
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TransPark finally gets major tenant
After a nearly two-decade wait, a major tenant is finally coming to the Global TransPark in Kinston. The state Commerce Department said today that Kansas-based Spirit AeroSystems has agreed to hire 1,031 workers over five years at a new facility it will build at the state-owned industrial park.
Winston-Salem Journal |
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Maestro! Robot conducts Detroit Symphony Orchestra
DETROIT — The lights dimmed, the sold-out hall grew hushed and out walked the conductor — shiny, white and 4 feet, 3 inches tall.
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Piano prodigy in Rochester
(ROCHESTER) - It was about a year ago when Alex Torres first sat in front of a piano and began to play. "I played it pretty good and I didn't want to quit," said the 6th grader at Rochester's School #39. "So I just kept doing something that I liked to do and I didn't quit at all."
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Robot conducts Detroit Symphony to warm response
ASIMO, a robot designed by Honda Motor Co., met its latest challenge Tuesday evening: Conducting the Detroit Symphony in a performance of "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha."
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'Young@Heart': Retirees revivify rock 'n' roll
In the feel-good documentary, a choir of seniors sing inspired versions of pop songs.
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Hitting a High Note
The widely successful and critically acclaimed violinist Baiba Skride continues to freely express her passion for music.
Prairie Public Broadcasting |
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New program director at Hamptons International Film Festival
When David Nugent walks into a crowded room, it doesn’t take him long to find an important hand to shake or a familiar face to engage in conversation. That’s partly due to his personality: confident, curious, eminently friendly.
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Robot Maestro Conducts Live Symphony
Honda's robot maestro is a crowd pleaser at the Detroit symphony.
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