The KEXP Blog (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
by Damian Bradley The great thing about Seattle is that great musicians grace our presence every day. Last night, blues legend and historian John Hammond (son of the also legendary John Hammond, Sr.) opened a two night run at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, taking the crowd on a musical journey through the history of American blues. [...]
BLUES TOWN (The City Of Blues) (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
The issue of whether a white boy can sing the blues was settled a long time ago, when Jimmie Rodgers let loose his railroad hobo moan. The question of whether John Hammond–the privileged white son of a legendary record-industry talent scout–could sing the blues with the same legitimacy and deep feeling as his Afro-Delta inspirations took somewhat longer to answer. As Jerry Wexler observes in his liner...
This Week With Barack Obama (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
obama and senators hagel and reed in iraq :: The Iraqi Statement of US Troops out in 2010 has everyone talking. And it should. Look, we had to deal with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's statement that he "basically" agree with the Obama timeline of 16 months out of Iraq. This was given to the German magazine, der Spiegel, who had an audio and gave it to the NYT. So, yes, there was no
VirtueOnline (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
Where do we go from here? by the Rt. Rev. John H. Rodgers Jr. ThD. "And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." (Acts 2:42, ESV) I Introduction: Who we are The task assigned to me is to suggest how we as faithful Anglicans are to protect and live out the precious inheritance of Apostolic Christianity which has been given and entrusted...
Gay Patriot (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008 | Politics
Shortly after posting my piece wondering if the sensible Andrew Sullivan were returning, I checked his blog a little more regularly had was my wont in recent months. It seemed I had a little premature in heralding the return of the blogger who was once my favorite. While Andrew still did occasionally offer insightful observations [...]
Cute Sports (Free subscription) | 06/20/2008
ESPN.com's John Clayton says that Aaron Rodgers has crazy arm strength. He says is like Rodgers has Superman's right arm. But the best quote comes from Packers' WR Greg Jennings: "He has a cannon," wide receiver Greg Jennings said. "We call him the 'Human Jugs Machine.' He throws it like a Jugs machine every time. "He can make every throw on the football field, and his deep ball is one of the prettiest....
The Agonist (Free subscription) | 08/03/2008
titled thusly so as to eliminate the Josh Grobans and Neil Diamonds and Garth Brookses of the world :) Paul Young Paul Rodgers Steve Marriott Roger Daltry John Lennon Paul David Hewson
The Viking Age (Free subscription) | yesterday
Cheer up Packer faithful…losing Brett Favre isn’t the end of the world. Here are 10 reasons why you shouldn’t be sad to see him go: Now the team can finally air that horrible farty smell out of the locker room. You never have to hear about Bus Cook again as long as you live. No more loud [...]
matthewgood (Free subscription) | yesterday
If there is any justice, there is a special place in hell for people like former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer… people who seem to keep popping up in sweetheart gigs despite the fact that they are essentially criminals… (Karl Rove comes to mind as well… now providing his keen Machiavellian political insight to [...]
NFL GridIron Gab (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
By Andy Benoit, www.NFLTouchdown.com Predicted: 2nd 2007 Record: 13-3 (1st NFC North) Head Coach: Mike McCarthy (3rd year) Roster Quick View *rookie **new veteran Offense QB: Aaron Rodgers No pressure. RB: Ryan Grant Led the NFC in rushing over the second half of last season. Wants a long-term contract. Packers would be wise to give him one. FB: Korey Hall College LB who has [...]
Needcoffee.com (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
Bioshock is being made into a film, with a script by John Logan (Gladiator) and Gore Verbinski (Pirates) at the helm. The game's sequel, set for 2009, should come out before this film. Anybody got the script? Source: Variety. Anybody got $250 million? Because here's an investment where you're sure to make [...]
westcoastmusic (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
This fall, Decca Records will release renowned musician Boz Scaggs' "Speak Low" LP, the silken-voiced singer's newest collection of standards and first studio album in five years, available on vinyl September 30 and in all other forms October 28. Co-produced...
Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008
Veteran quarterback Brett Favre has been informed he can end his temporary retirement and return to the Green Bay Packers on Monday, the NFL Network reported on Sunday....
This Week With Barack Obama (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
obama in cedar rapids, iowa, july 31, 2008 :: Now the McCain Campaign is whining, "Obama is Playing the Race Card" Raising a politically-explosive issue for the first time this election, Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) campaign accused Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) this morning of invoking the specter of race in order to bolster his electoral prospects. The charge came in reaction to comments the
Laois GAA (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
Down manager Ross Carr has kept faith with the team that started last weekend’s win over Offaly, although he has made a number of positional switches for tomorrow’s SFC All-Ireland qualifier trip to O’Moore Park in Laois (throw-in 7pm). Up front, Benny Coulter, who played a central role in the first round game, has been re-positioned [...]
