THE NICEGUIDELINES BLOG (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
The authorities knew it was deadly more than 100 years ago, but it was only banned entirely in 1999. The annual death rate will peak at more than 5,000 in 2016 – now MPs have a chance to do the decent thing. By Emily Dugan They called it "the Barking cough". First it began like any other: a tickle in the chest and slight pain on breathing. Then, within a matter of months, the sufferer...
Macho Row (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
On this day in Phillies history it took $400,000 to save the team from an embarrassing situation. William B. Cox had done a lot of good things for the Philadelphia Phillies when he purchased them in 1943. For the first time in almost 30 years the Phillies were making strides on the field and were becoming a team to be reckoned with in the National League. No longer were the Phillies a perennial cellar...
Largehearted Boy (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Ben Shaberman's essay collection The Vegan Monologues is more than a book about not eating animals. Shaberman...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Cook County Commissioners Endanger Vital Services With Tax Increase Elimination
Cybergrass (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
/CMA/ Nashville, TN -- By Randy RudderWith his youthful exuberance and passion for his industry and craft, it's hard to believe that Paul Williams isn't a newcomer to the songwriting world. He has been a pillar in that community for decades, stretching back to the hits he wrote for artists including the Carpenters ("Rainy Days and Mondays," "We've Only Just Begun"), Three Dog Night...
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
AMANDA Holden and Ronan Keating present this tribute to the legendary pop duo, as a bunch of acts deliver their own take on some Carpenters classics.
The Punning Man (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Thank goodness I have TFI Punday and you lot to take my mind off the useless staff at a certain popular warehouse of carphones. "Just leave us your number and we'll let you know" " I can't, YOU HAVE MY RUDDY PHONE." Sorry. At least #fishpop wasn't useless. Far from. You bloody well loved it! So let's have a little looksee at what the catch of the day was: Martine McGudgeon Sharkira...
A few words (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
The 40th anniversary of the start of The Carpenters' career has been marked by a publicity push, revining some ancient meoroies. Although their music is some distance from my usual fare, I could recognise the quaility of production, good choise of song, pop craftsmanship and, above all, Karen's warm and clear voice. However, there is a major challenge to fully enjoying the music now, as a result of...
Largehearted Boy (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Alejandro Escovedo: 2009-07-12, Santa Monica [mp3,ogg,flac] "Dear Head on the Wall" [mp3] other Alejandro Escovedo posts at Largehearted Boy Billy Corgan: 2009-11-08, Los Angeles [mp3,ogg,flac] "Plastic Fantastic Lover (Jefferson Airplane cover)" [mp3] other Billy...
Watch Wizard (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
SEKSY sponsors peak time music programming This winter on ITV1! In the run up to Christmas, Seksy have again teamed up with ITV to bring you the best in TV entertainment! Coming soon: WEDNESDAY 18th NOVEMBER: Seksy Curve sponsors "Celebrating The Carpenters", featuring Ronan Keating, Dionne Warwick, The Saturdays, Noisettes, Beverley Knight, The Feeling, and more! SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER: Seksy...
MNPublius.com (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
The scoop on the streets is that PIM’s got it right and MAPE will be endorsing Margaret Anderson-Kelliher for Governor today at 11. So far there have been a few endorsements but many of them have been of the favorite son/daughter variety. The Nurses endorsed Paul Thissen (chair of Health Care and Human Services), the Carpenters endorsed [...]
Bearded Magazine (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Do you believe in true love? You’d better, ‘cos this slice of rootsy, grown-up pop is the most straightforwardly romantic album ever likely to be reviewed by Bearded.
Andy's Rhino Lunacy (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
... watch BBC4. There's been documentaries on there about Factory Records, Stiff and a couple of weeks back 'Synth Brittania' - programs about real music rather than that 'orrible manufactured stuff. Tonight thers a program on the Carpenters and also Margaret Thatcher (OK the latter is perhaps a bit more highbrow, but should be interesting nontheless and by the way, I absolutely despise that woman!)...
AngryApe News (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
's Kimberly Walsh was attending the BBC Switch Live 2009 event at the weekend, where she gave this quick interview backstage - answering questions like "who are her X Factor faves" and talking about recording a tribute to The Carpenters.
BBC News (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Plans are to be put forward to the government for a faith-based prison to be built in Cornwall.
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