The nation’s young American Idol, Jordin Sparks, geared up for the release of her sophomore album with a live performance on her lead single “Battlefield” on GMA Monday.
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Borland Announces Silk 2009
July 20th, 2009 |
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Borland Software has announced the release of Borland Silk 2009, a quality assurance solution designed to support the testing needs of both Agile and traditional development teams.
– Borland Software has announced the release of Borland Silk 2009, a quality
assurance solution aimed at testing applications for both Agile and
traditional development teams.
Borland Silk 2009 simplifies testing activities and increases the speed of
test execution. It integrates with a custome…
16 killed in Afghanistan civilian helicopter crash
July 20th, 2009 |
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A civilian helicopter has crashed in Afghanistan, killing 16 people and injuring five others. The crash occurred as U.S. military officials condemned the Taliban’s release of a video showing an American soldier captured in Afghanistan.
Michelle Obama Steps Into The Health Care Debate
July 19th, 2009 |
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INGTON — She has become one of the Obama administration’s most visible surrogates on health care, announcing the release of $851 million in federal financing for health clinics, calling for tougher nutritional standards in the government’s sc…
Dave Maass: Gov. Bill Richardson Rejects Laura Ling/Euna Lee Public Records Request
July 18th, 2009 |
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I wanted to ascertain to what extent taxpayer resources were used to facilitate media appearances on non-New Mexican issues.
Alec Ounsworth Solo Debut: w/ Porter, Moore, Walter, Berlin
July 17th, 2009 |
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ALEC OUNSWORTH TO RELEASE MO BEAUTY ON OCTOBER 20 VIA ANTI-RECORDS
Teams up with Porter Jr., Moore, Walter, Sutton & Berlin
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Singer-songwriter Alec Ounsworth, of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, has announced the upcoming release of Mo Beauty. The Philadelphia native recently recorded his solo debut in the music-steeped metropolis of New Orleans at the famed Piety St. recording studio.
On Mo Beauty, Ounsworth was backed by George Porter Jr. on bass, Stanton Moore on drums, Robert Walter on keys and Matt Sutton on baritone and pedal-steel guitars. The album was produced by veteran musician/producer and fellow Philadelphian Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Blasters, John Lee Hooker, The Replacements), who initially suggested the New Orleans setting.
Track List for Mo Beauty:
1. Modern Girl ( . . . with scissors)
2. Bones in the Grave
3. Holy, Holy, Holy Moses (song for New Orleans)
4. That is not my Home (after Bruegel)
5. Idiots in the Rain
6. South Philadelphia (Drug Days)
7. What Fun.
8. Me and You, Watson
9. Obscene Queen Bee #2
10. When You’ve No Eyes
The Aliens (Ex-Beta Band): New LP & 50 Page Book
July 16th, 2009 |
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The Aliens (Featuring Ex-Beta Band Members)
To Release Special Edition 50 Page Book Along with New LP This Fall
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Ladies and gentlemen, The Aliens have landed. Armed with a bottomless bag of psychedelically inclined rock and acid dipped electronics, The Aliens bring a freedom of spirit that sets them out from the current crop of guitar slingers. Inspired by Sergio Leone and Serge Gainsbourg, Brian Eno and Brian Wilson, Larry David and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, their songs reference the past whilst belonging resolutely to the future.
The Aliens are creating a special limited-edition 50-page hard cover book, all color, and pop-up book which will also house the still un-named record. The book will include drawings, poems, film stills, photographs and interviews all done in the standard Alien manor. The book will be available for pre-order in September.
Formed in 2005 these Aliens have history – between them they have been behind some of the most enthralling British music of the last decade. John Maclean and Robin Jones where members of the Beta Band. Gordon Anderson was a founding Beta Band member who went on to record two albums under the Lone Pigeon moniker.
In March 2007 they released their first album Astronomy For Dogs to a hearty round of applause from the critics scoring 4 and 5 stars across the board. It’s a rich and vibrant carpet ride that crosses almost every musical genre one can imagine. Woven from the threads of Gordon’s genuine heartfelt songs and created on a loom of laser-light fibre-optics.
In September 2008 they made a welcome return with the release of Luna on their own label Petrock Records. They managed to deliver an album that manages to outshine their widely acclaimed debut.
The Aliens are always a thrilling proposition live, expect the unexpected…. it’s an unmissable, fist-in-mouth experience that showcases the band’s infectious energy and their frontman’s magnetism.
Toubab Krewe Release “Fire”: Tour with Earl Smith
July 15th, 2009 |
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Toubab Krewe launches the second wave of summer tour with release of “Fire”
A new single featuring Jamaican legends Lukani, Earl Smith and Leroy Wallace
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Fresh from widely praised performances at Rothbury (read our review here), where members of the band joined The Dead on percussion during their headlining July 4th set, Toubab Krewe launches into the second leg of their summer tour with the release of a new single, “Fire.” The collaborative new song was recorded recently at reggae guitar legend Earl Smith‘s front porch home-studio in Kingston, Jamaica and features Lukani (vocals), Smith (guitar) and Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace (drums).
Toubab Krewe kicks off the tour aboard the first annual Toubab Kruise in New York City on July 15. The band will bring its dance-party inducing fusion of rock ‘n’ roll and West African music to the boat as it sails along the East River, heading through the New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty.
Special guest Earl Smith will join Toubab Krewe on guitar at all of the upcoming shows through August 1. Perhaps the most sought after guitarist in reggae, Smith has performed and recorded with everyone from Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh and Burning Spear to more recent pop icons like Lauren Hill, Erykah Badu and Joss Stone.
Toubab Krewe plans to spend much of August in the studio recording a new full length album (details TBA).
An extensive fall tour is also in the works, with confirmed dates including the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco (October 8) and the Joshua Tree Music Festival (October 10).
A short video taken of the band’s time in Jamaica during the recording can be seen here:
Upcoming Summer Tour Dates:
07/15/09 Wed The Rocks Off Concert Cruise New York, NY
07/17/09 Fri Festivus for the Restivus (Manifestivus) Cabot, VT
07/18/09 Sat Festivus for the Restivus (Manifestivus) Cabot, VT
07/24/09 Fri Floyd Fest Floyd, VA
07/25/09 Sat Floyd Fest Floyd, VA
07/31/09 Fri Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
08/01/09 Sat Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
08/07/09 Fri Sweet Pea Festival Bozeman, MT
08/13/09 Thu Camp Barefoot Music Festival Gore, VA
08/14/09 Fri St. Clair Park Greensburg, PA
08/21/09 Fri The Blind Tiger Greensboro, NC
08/22/09 Sat The Blind Tiger Greensboro, NC
09/17/09 Thu Legend’s Music Hall Boone, NC
09/19/09 Sat Exit/In Nashville, TN
09/20/09 Sun Levitt Shell Memphis, TN
09/30/09 Wed Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA
10/08/09 Thu Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
10/10/09 Sat Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival Joshua Tree, CA
10/30/09 Fri Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC
01/03/10 Sun Jam Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL
01/04/10 Mon Jam Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL
01/05/10 Tue Jam Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL
01/06/10 Wed Jam Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL
01/07/10 Thu Jam Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL
For more on Toubab Krewe see our recent feature/interview here.
Ott Free Download Release
July 15th, 2009 |
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Ott – Live at Gnomelandia, A Free Mix
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Veteran British producer Ott has been no stranger to the U.S. touring market in the last year. With almost 40 shows since last October, Ott has built solid momentum around his live show, which fuses traditional dub undertones with his mastery of electronic sounds.
Live at Gnomelandia is a 60-minute mix that incorporates unreleased versions of songs from both of Ott’s studio albums, Blumenkraft and Skylon, as well as an exclusive unreleased track. Listeners familiar with Ott’s studio sound, which is often categorized as downtempo or chillout, will notice their favorite tracks transformed into up-beat live grooves appropriate for the dance floor. Reflective of the Ott Live experience, Live at Gnomelandia is a glimpse of what many can expect to catch this summer while Ott is on tour.
Ott – Live @ Gnomelandia Free Download at autonomousmusic.org/downloads.
Ott Tour Dates:
07/16/09 Thu Camp Bisco Mariaville, NY
07/17/09 Fri Kinetic Playground Chicago, IL
07/18/09 Sat Orpheum Theater – Stage Door Madison, WI
09/27/09 Sun Eeartdance Laytonville, CA
Check our recent review of Ott in Ashville here.
Jay-Z confirms plans to release his first book
July 15th, 2009 |
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American hip-hop artist Jay-Z has confirmed that he will be releasing his first book after he finalised a literary deal last week.
Jay-Z, 39, real name Shawn Carter, will tell in his book the story of what’s behind the song lyrics of some of his most famous tracks.
“It’s called Decoded. I named it Decoded because [...]
Nigerian militant group declares 60-day ceasefire
July 15th, 2009 |
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Nigeria’s most prominent militant group said it would observe a 60-day ceasefire from Wednesday after the release of rebel leader Henry Okah. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend) said it was also halting its attacks, which have crippled Africa’s biggest oil and gas
Microsoft Fixes 9 Flaws in Monthly Patch Release
July 14th, 2009 |
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Microsoft patches nine vulnerabilities for Patch Tuesday July 14. Among them are two critical security flaws that have come under attack by hackers.
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Microsoft released six security bulletins for Patch Tuesday on July 14,
including fixes for vulnerabilities affecting DirectShow and the Video ActiveX
Control that have been targeted by attackers.
The bulletins address a total of nine vulnerabilities. Three of the
bulletins the ones affecting…
Apple Gearing Up to Release Tablet for Christmas?
July 14th, 2009 |
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A report from The China Times said Apple would release an $800 tablet computer in time for Christmas, pushing the Apple rumor mill into overdrive again.
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Rumors and speculation regarding Apples future computer production plans surfaced again this week when The China Times reported that Apple would be debuting a tablet-style computer as early as October and would retail for around $800. Adding to the speculation is an earlier report from The Wall …
New Opterons Heat Up Competition Between AMD, Intel
July 13th, 2009 |
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AMDs release of two new models of its six-core Opteron processors is not only expanding the markets for its“Istanbul” Opteron family, but also putting the industry on notice that AMD is pushing its competition with rival Intel. The new Opteron processors offer better performance and energy efficiency than their quad-core predecessors, and AMD officials are aiming them at HPC and cloud computing environments.
– With the release of two new models of its six-core Opteron processor, Advanced Micro Devices is not only expanding the reach of its “Istanbul” family of chips, but also is putting more pressure on larger rival Intel.
AMD officials are looking to their six-core Opteron to compete not only with Intel…
2 Convicted Killers Escape From Maximum-Security Indiana Prison
July 13th, 2009 |
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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Police and prison guards aided by search dogs hunted Sunday for two convicted killers and a third man who escaped the maximum-security Indiana State Prison, apparently through underground tunnels and pipes.
All thr…
Al-Qaeda releases Swiss hostage
July 12th, 2009 |
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A Swiss man held hostage for six months by members of al-Qaeda in Mali has been freed, reports say.
Werner Greiner – seized in Niger – is the last of six Western hostages held by a group calling itself al-Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb.
In May, the group announced on a website that it had killed British hostage Edwin Dyer.
The group had been demanding the release of radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada from a UK prison.
"The Swiss hostage has been freed, he is very tired, and will soon be reunited with his family," a source close to local authorities in the north of the country told the French news agency AFP.
It was not immediately clear if a ransom had been paid to secure Mr Greiner’s release.
Mr Greiner and his wife were seized, along with four other tourists, near the Mali border on 22 January.
His wife, Gabriella Barco Greiner, was released by the hostage-takers in April.</p
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Rosanne Cash New Album:
w/ Boss, Elvis, Rufus, Tweedy
July 9th, 2009 |
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SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE ELVIS COSTELLO, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JEFF TWEEDY AND RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will release her 12th studio album, entitled The List, on Manhattan Records on October 6, 2009. The new LP features Cash’s contemporary interpretations of 12 classic songs culled from a list of essential country tunes that her legendary father Johnny gave her in 1973, filtered through her own unique, sophisticated perspective.
Known primarily for her stellar songwriting, Cash showcases her incredible voice on The List — her first-ever covers record. As a result, the album is Rosanne Cash like you’ve never heard her before as she embraces her heritage and sings for the pure love and beauty of these songs which have shaped who she is as an artist.
Produced and arranged by Grammy winner John Leventhal (Cash’s husband, who also contributes guitar work throughout), The List includes Cash’s covers of songs with assistance of notable musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy and Rufus Wainwright.
The List is the first album Cash has made since she underwent surgery in 2007 for a benign brain condition, from which she has fully recovered.
Track Listing for The List:
1. Miss the Mississippi and You
2. Motherless Children
3. Sea of Heartbreak (w/ Bruce Springsteen)
4. Take These Chains From My Heart
5. I’m Movin’ On
6. She’s Got You
7. Heartaches by the Number (w/ Elvis Costello)
8. 500 Miles
9. Long Black Veil (w/ Jeff Tweedy)
10. Silver Wings (w/ Rufus Wainwright)
11. Girl From the North Country
12. Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow
Nice tune, worrabout the Ka?
July 7th, 2009 |
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Ford has issued a release to say that the catchy tune that goes with its TV ad for the new Ka is available as a single for download from iTunes. The ditty is ‘The Tease featuring Megan Wyler’.
Megan Wyler, currently recording her first solo album, is described in the Ford press release as an experienced singer on the New York City club scene.
“The track was a fun collaboration for me so it was fantastic to hear there was desire for a full track to be recorded – I’m really pleased its been such a success for all involved,” she said. Yes, I’ll bet she is pleased.
Here’s a thought though. The old Ka, the first one, was an astonishing success. It kept the same platform for 13 years with little apparent adverse impact on sales. The thing about it was the distinct and differentiated styling and low price. It wasn’t a boring old Fiesta hatchback that your Aunt Hilda swore by.
Now then. Ford concludes that it needs a new Ka, that it cannot stand still. Old models have to be replaced. Fair enough and I’m sure the new one has much to commend it.
Is there room for a new Ka underneath Fiesta, like there was before? Quite possibly, but lines have got a bit blurred. The new Ka looks like it could be a Corsa and the new Fiesta has a lot more panache about it. The clear blue water between the old Ka and the previous Fiesta isn’t quite there any longer.
Could Ford have actually kept the old Ka going as a low-budget urban cult car, with a kind of retro appeal? The car’s longevity could perhaps even have been turned into a positive asset. A cheeky exception to the rule that models have to be reinvented every four years or so. Maybe they could have looked at giving it a gradual ‘green-over’ with pineapple plant headliners introduced (that does exist on the Brazilian-made VW Fox), more recycled plastics and such, extending appeal to those with environmental concerns. Could the humble Ka have morphed into a Beetle-style celebration of the virtues of low-cost utility over the culture of excess consumption?
Maybe you think I am getting carried away and perhaps I am. But the big winners in business tend to be the people and companies who understand how the world is changing rather than simply extrapolating the established values of the present into the future.
Just a thought. Nice tune, though (spot all the Kas?).
Marketwire Review – Press Release Distribution
July 5th, 2009 |
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PR agencies, large companies and small businesses all have the need to announce news through a press release, still a great way to gain media exposure and PR. Once those releases have been written, it’s often a wise idea to distribute the press release over a newswire (which makes your news available to thousands of [...]
New Website Release!
April 21st, 2009 |
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