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An Overwhelming Number of Scientific Studies Conclude That Cavity Levels are Falling Worldwide … Even In Countries Which Don’t Fluoridate Water
January 11th, 2011 |
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Afridi should not criticise players in public: Moin Khan
December 29th, 2010 |
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Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has advised current skipper Shahid Afridi to stop criticising his own players in public. Afridi rapped his batsmen for Pakistan’s defeat in their opening Twenty20 International against New Zealand in Auckland last Sunday and then turned his guns on his bowlers after the tourists crashed to a 39-run loss in [...]
I have not dropped my pace, says Shoaib Akhtar
December 29th, 2010 |
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Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who recently made a return to Pakistan squad against South Africa after almost two years’ gap, said he has not dropped his pace and is looking to play a match-winner’s role for Pakistan in the World Cup February-April. Shoaib, who was once discarded as a spent force, said he can still [...]
Jetstar plans to base 4 Airbus A330s in Singapore by end 2011
December 16th, 2010 |
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Jetstar, the budget unit of Qantas Airways, plans to base four Airbus A330 widebody planes in Singapore as part of the expansion of its long-haul business, Jetstar Asia Chief Executive Officer Chong Phit Lian said in an interview in Singapore today. The carrier may also start flying to cities in north Asia and southern Europe from Singapore, she said. Jetstar began a service to Melbourne from today and will fly to Auckland from March.
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Little Dragon: Update & Video
October 8th, 2010 |
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DRAGONS & GORILLAZ FIND ACCORD
While the rest of Little Dragon is back in Gothenburg, Sweden putting the finishing touches on their newly recorded album, Yukimi Nagano and Fredrik Wallin are currently on the road with the Gorillaz in North America as special guests’ performing both “Empire Ants” & “To Binge” off the Gorillaz’s Plastic Beach. Little Dragon is the only group featured twice on the spring 2010 release from the Gorillaz. The remaining members of Little Dragon will join Nagano and Wallin on the road for an exclusive full band performance this fall at the Treasure Island Music Festival in San Francisco (10/16), and then on the road in Europe as support for the Gorillaz, opening all of the shows along the world tour (Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand) through the end of the year. They will complete mastering their follow up to Machine Dreams after the Gorillaz tour. The Dragons are also set to depart for their own solo tour across the US at the top of 2011.
TOUR DATES NORTH AMERICA LITTLE DRAGON SUPPORTING THE GORILLAZ ON TOUR EUROPE ASIA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
GORILLAZ TOUR FEATURING FRED WALLIN AND YUKIMI NAGANO OF LITTLE DRAGON, WITH NERD AS SUPPORT
10/8 New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
10/10 Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
10/11 Fairfax, VA @ Patriot Center
10/13 Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
10/14 Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
10/16 Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion
10/17 Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/20 Dallas, TX @ Verizon Theatre
10/22 Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
10/24 Denver, CO @ Wells Fargo Theatre
10/26 Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theatre
10/27 Los Angeles, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre
10/28 San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
10/30 Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
11/2 Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
11/3 Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
W/ MORE SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
11/11 Dublin, IRE @ O2
11/12 Manchester, UK @ Evening News Arena
11/14 London, UK @ O2 Arena
11/15 Amsterdam, NL @ HMH
11/16 London, UK @ O2 Arena
11/17 Birmingham, UK @ NIA
11/18 Brighton, UK @ Centre
11/21 Berlin, DE @ Velodrom
11/22 Paris, FR @ Zenith
11/23 Paris, FR @ Zenith
11/25 Antwerp, BE @ Lotto
12/3 Hong Kong @ Asia World Arena
12/6 Perth, AUS @ Burswood Dome
12/8 Adelaide, AUS @ Entertainment Centre
12/11 Melbourne, AUS @ Rod Laver
12/16 Sydney, AUS @ Entertainment Centre
12/19 Brisbane, AUS@ Entertainment Centre
12/21 Auckland, NZ @ Vector Arena
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Bishop Eddie Long Sex Abuse Scandal: Gay Sex Scandal Rocks New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
September 22nd, 2010 |
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There’s a scandal brewing in The Bible Belt: Well-known anti-gay Atlanta pastor Bishop Eddie Long is fighting for his spiritual life this week after two young former parishoners filed suit against the minister of the famed New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in suburban Atlanta for using his cash, cars, and other lavish gifts to coerce [...]
Gorillaz World Tour
July 22nd, 2010 |
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PLASTIC BEACH SAILING THROUGH EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW
ZEALAND
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Gorillaz are set to take
their Plastic Beach around the world later this year. The band have today confirmed they will play 20 shows in North
America (including their first ever show at Madison Square Garden) 10 nights across Europe including 2 nights at
London’s 02 Arena before heading to Asia and down under for 7 shows.
Gorillaz fanclub, the Sub Division, will benefit from
pre-sale ahead of tickets going on general sale.
This is Gorillaz first world tour. The previously announced tour will now become part of the “Escape to Plastic Beach”
World Tour, with the live shows moving from September into November to include an additional show at the
Brighton Centre and Antwerp Lotto.
The new show at Brighton Centre on November 18 is set to go on general sale at 9:00am on Friday July 30 and the
show at Antwerp Lotto goes on sale July 31. All other UK & Europe shows are on sale now. Full details are available
at gorillaz.com/tour-dates.
Join Sub-Division now for ticket pre-sale on all newly added dates gorillaz.com/subdivision
NORTH AMERICA
Gorillaz will tour North America in October (dates and venues to be announced shortly).
EUROPE
11th November – Dublin O2
12th November – Manchester Evening News Arena
14th November – London O2 Arena
15th November – Amsterdam HMH
16th November – London O2 Arena
17th November – Birmingham NIA
18th November – Brighton Centre
21st November – Berlin Velodrom
22nd November – Antwerp Lotto
23rd November – Paris Zenith
AUSTRALIA
6th December – Perth Burswood Dome
8th December – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
11th December – Melbourne Rod Laver
16th December – Sydney Entertainment Centre
19th December – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
NEW ZEALAND
21st December – Auckland Vector Arena
HONG KONG
Gorillaz will play Hong Kong (to be announced shortly)
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Band of Horses: Fall Tour Dates
July 7th, 2010 |
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FALL RUN STARTS SEPTEMBER 24 AT GREEK THEATER IN BERKELEY, CA
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Band of Horses have
announced new tour dates for the fall, starting at the end of September through October. After wrapping up
midwest dates, the band will head to Australia, Japan, and various countries throughout Europe before starting their
fall tour on September 24 at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA. Other tour stops include Los Angeles, Las Vegas,
Denver, Columbus, Indianapolis, Atlanta, and St. Louis.
Band of Horses 2010 Tour Dates:
07/12 – Nashville, TN @ War Memorial
07/13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Inner Circle
07/14 – Columbia, MO @ Blue Note
07/16 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Club
07/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theater
07/22 – Adelaide, AU @ Gov Hindmarsh
07/24 – Perth, AU @ Perth Esplanade
07/27 – Melbourne, AU @ Palace
07/29 – Sydney, AU @ Enmore
07/31 – Brisbane, AU @ Splendour in the Grass
08/03 – Auckland, NZ @ Powerstation
08/07 – Osaka, JP @ Summersonic
08/08 – Tokyo, JP @ Summersonic
08/19 – Hasselt, BE @ Pukkelpop
08/20 – Hohenfelden, DE @ Highfields Festival
08/27 – Paris, FR @ Rock en Seine
08/28 – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Music Festival
08/29 – Reading, UK @ Reading Music Festival
09/24 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theater
09/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theater
09/27 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint
09/28 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
09/29 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore
10/01 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
10/04 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
10/05 – Columbus, OH @ LC Amphitheater
10/06 – Louisville, KY @ Brown Theater
10/10 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival
10/12 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
10/13 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
10/14 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
10/17 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room
10/21 – Toronto, ON @ Koolhaus
10/22 – Detroit, MI @ Fillmore
10/30 – Atlanta, GA @ The Fox Theater
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Qantas’ Jetstar to begin Singapore-Melbourne flights
June 9th, 2010 |
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Qantas Airways’ Jetstar will start Singapore-to-Melbourne flights in December as it challenges Singapore Airlines on long-haul routes.
The carrier will also start flights to Auckland in March from the Southeast Asian city-state using Airbus SAS A330-200 aircraft, the airline said in an e-mailed statement today. Other destinations being considered include Rome, Athens and North Asian cities such as Beijing, Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan told reporters in Singapore today.
Bieber to Arrive at Auckland
April 29th, 2010 |
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The teen pop star at the age of 16, Justin Bieber had let the fans go crazy and voices screamed with excitement as the charming Canadian heartthrob stepped on the Auckland International Airport yesterday late night.
Around 500 kiwi fans welcomed him, out of which the majority witnessed girls were desperately waiting for his arrival. [...]
Justin Bieber Hat Thief May Face Criminal Charges
April 28th, 2010 |
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The New Zealand teenager who snatced Justin Bieber’s hat off his head at Auckland Airport on Tuesday night could face criminal charges if the teen pop sensation chooses to press charges, police sources say.Bieber arrived to mass hysteria at Auckland Airport overnight, setting off a stampede that sent the crooner’s mother crashing to the floor. [...]
Justin Bieber Bungee Jumping VIDEO
April 28th, 2010 |
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Despite a fan frenzy that left his mom picking herself up off of the floor, teen sensation Justin Bieber made the most of his short time in New Zealand by throwing himself off a bridge. Bieber bungee jumped while in Auckland and posted a video of it on his Twitter account saying: “BUNGY!!! I love [...]
Justin Bieber Mother Knocked Down In Fan Melee New Zealand
April 28th, 2010 |
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So much for beefing up security….. You can stampede his stage and shower him with kisses, but trample his Mama and J. Biebs goes a bit bonkers. Pop idol Justin Bieber is pleading with his international legion of young fans to conduct themselves with some decorum after his hat was stolen (Five bucks says it reemerges on [...]
New Zealand Stepping Up Security Ahead Of Justin Bieber Visit
April 27th, 2010 |
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Authorities in New Zealand are pulling out all the stops to ensure that Bieber Frenzy doesn’t result in another Tween Stampede when Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber visits the country later this week. Following a chaotic scene in Australia Monday, which led to the cancellation of the star’s show in Sydney, officials in New Zealand have [...]
Women who exercise during pregnancy give birth to lighter babies
April 8th, 2010 |
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A new study has shown that women, who exercise during pregnancy, are likely to give birth to lighter babies.
The research led by University of Auckland scientists showed that mothers-to-be who underwent fitness training on exercise cycles had lighter babies than women who did no exercise.
“Our findings show that regular aerobic exercise alters the maternal environment [...]
Christina Aguilera “Bionic†Album Release June 8 [Cover Art]
March 25th, 2010 |
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Is the album cover art for Christina Aguilera’s new LP Bionic fierce or what!? The working mom and five-time Grammy winner is set to release a disc of her thundering vocals — her first original album since 2006’s Back To Basics – on June 8.
Keep your ears open for Christina’s new single, [...]
Lady Gaga Collapse? Tour Promoter Explains Gaga’s Performance In New Zealand
March 16th, 2010 |
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A promoter behind Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball World Tour has blamed fatigue and dehydration for the star’s lackluster performance and near collapse during a show in New Zealand last Saturday night.
Fans of outlandish songstress were left fearing for her health after it appeared she nearly passed out during her gig at Auckland’s Vector Arena last [...]
Exhausted Lady Gaga Nearly Collapsed During Concert In New Zealand [VIDEO]
March 15th, 2010 |
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Is pop’s most eccentric sensation on the brink of a meltdown? Lady Gaga alarmed fans while performing on stage in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday after she sat down the middle of a performance of “Bad Romance.” The star removes her headgear, sits, then lies flat on the stage for most of the song.
(See Gaga’s [...]
Lady Gaga’s Kiwi tour thrills fans as MTV bans her Telephone video
March 15th, 2010 |
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‘Poker Face’ singer Lady Gaga is said to have made quite an impression during her New Zealand tour, despite MTV banning her overly explicit ‘Telephone’ video with Beyonce.
Gaga, 23, real name Stefani Germanotta, thrilled her Kiwi fans with a burning piano, blood and a latex nun outfit in her first concert in Auckland. [...]
Pavement Add Tour Dates Check Vids/Blog of First Show!
March 2nd, 2010 |
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Pavement Announce Additional Headlining Dates
 Pavement Backstage at First Show – 03/01Photo from: spiralstairsmusic.blogspot |
Pavement has revealed the first additions to their September U.S. headline itinerary since last year’s initial announcement of their reunion tour. At that point, four shows at New York City’s Central Park SummerStage sold out over one weekend.
The following six shows will be part of the reunion tour’s climactic conclusion at home in the U.S.
09/09/10 Thu 1st Bank Center (Formerly The Odeum) Broomfield, CO
09/11/10 Sat Uptown Theater Kansas City, MO
09/12/10 Sun Roy Wilkins Auditorium St. Paul, MN
09/17/10 Fri Mann Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA
09/18/10 Sat Agganis Arena Boston, MA
09/21/10 Tue Central Park SummerStage New York, NY
09/22/10 Wed Central Park SummerStage New York, NY
09/23/10 Thu Central Park SummerStage New York, NY
09/24/10 Fri Central Park SummerStage New York, NY
09/26/10 Sun The Tabernacle Atlanta, GA
Complete Pavement tour dates available here.
Last night at Town Hall in Auckland, NZ, Pavement played their first show in over 10 years. The band busted out a 25-song set that began with “In the Mouth a Desert,” from 1992′s full-length debut, Slanted and Enchanted and went on to include “Grounded,” “Cut Your Hair,” “Gold Soundz,” “Shady Lane,” “Rattled by the Rush,” “Range Life,” “Stereo,” and “Spit on a Stranger” amongst others.
Following the show, guitarist Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg hit up his blog where he reported: “We were seriously nervous! The show was great. The fans were unreal. Whew… all those Pavement anxiety dreams can now go away!”
There are a bunch of YouTube videos posted here. We’ve pulled a few for your enjoyment:
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