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Friday | North Lake Tahoe Bonanza

Winners of the Apple of My Pie Contest

From left: George Lebard, John Brimm, Mary Jurkonis, Cindy McClelland and Eryk Wyatt gathered to taste the three pies that were the finalists in the Apple of My Pie Contest Tuesday afternoon at the Bonanza.

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Related Topix: Baked Goods, Life, Dessert, Food, Pies, The Nice, Recipes

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Reno Gazette-Journal

Public Works Director cleared of ethics charges

FERNLEY--The Nevada Commission on Ethics found that City of Fernley Public Works Department Director Lowell Patton did not use is his position to secure unwarranted privileges on three occasions involving lunch, dinner and purchases of two shirts.

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Related Topix: Fernley, NV, Carson City, NV, Reno Metro, Reno, NV, Energy, Lands End

All About Jazz

King Crimson: Lizard

With the realization that there will always be more music coming at him than he can keep up with, AAJ Managing Editor John Kelman wonders why anyone would think that jazz is dead or dying.

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Related Topix: Lizard, King Crimson

Mon Nov 16, 2009

EKathimerini

Police detain terror suspect

A 22-year-old female student charged with membership of the terrorist group Conspiracy of the Cells of Fire,which has claimed responsibility for several attacks this year, is to face an investigating magistrate today.

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Related Topix: Conspiracy, Terrorism

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Digital Spy

Dream Theater recording 'GoW3' track

Progressive metal act Dream Theater are recording an instrumental track for Sony Computer Entertainment's God Of War III , CtrlAltKill has reported.

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Related Topix: Dream Theater

Thu Nov 12, 2009

EDP 24

Norfolk rock star's charity weight loss

Rock legend Rick Wakeman might be renowned for being a grumpy old man but he was happy to hear he had lost weight - but piled on the pounds for charity.

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Related Topix: Yes, Norfolk County, England, World News, United Kingdom, Suffolk County, England,

The Victoria Star

A Sex Pistol comes to New Brunswick

Sex Pistols' bassist Glen Matlock, who is also responsible for writing the majority of the Pistols well known punk rock anthems, is coming to Hampton's Vintage Bistro for a guaranteed sell out show on Monday, December 7. A few weeks ago this column featured the Vintage as an exciting new venue that not only knocks out some incredible food but has ...

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Related Topix: The Sex Pistols, Punk, U.K.

Wed Nov 11, 2009

MediaGuardian.co.uk

Beatles memorabilia given to schoolgirl fan fetches A 2,200

Teenage expedition to Beatles film set was rewarded with autographs, photos and a handshake from John Lennon The Beatles: A collection of autographs and photographs given to to a schoolgirl has sold for A 2,200. Photograph: PA A rare collection of Beatles autographs and photographs, given to a 14-year-old who traipsed across Salisbury plain in the ...

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Beatles, John Lennon, The Help

Tue Nov 10, 2009

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Mansions Used For Illegal Party Rentals

Got an empty mansion? Throw a party! Some mansions that are sitting empty on the real estate market in Sandy Springs are being rented out for elaborate parties.

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Related Topix: Sandy Springs, GA, Life, Holidays, Halloween

Miami.com

Celebrity birthdays on Nov. 10

Actor Russell Johnson is 85. Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer is 62. Actress-dancer Ann Reinking is 60.

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Related Topix: Russell Johnson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Entertainment

Sun Nov 08, 2009

WFKZ

The Fountain Of Salmac... - Gene...

Genesis started life as a progressive rock band, in the manner of Yes and King Crimson, before a series of membership changes brought about a transformation in their sound, into one of the most successful pop/rock bands of the 1980s and 1990s.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Genesis, Yes, King Crimson

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Scoop

New Party Pill Set To Rock.

Sunday, 8 November 2009, 10:53 am Press Release: Stargate Date: Saturday 7th November 2009 Well known drug policy activist and rock musician Matt Bowden said that Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne's announcement to schedule natural energy pill ingredient DMAA as a Restricted Substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act  was "welcome news." ...

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Related Topix: Drugs, Act

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Sutton Guardian

A new Genesis with Musical Box

In 1975, the departure of lead singer and front man Peter Gabriel left progressive rockers Genesis with an urgent problem - " either find a suitable replacement or call it a day.

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Related Topix: Genesis, Pop/Rock, The Musical Box

Oregonlive.com

Kraut Rock Tribute Night at East End

Brian Eno once said that only 100 people bought Velvet Underground records when they were first released, but those hundred people all went out and formed their own bands.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Can, Kraftwerk, Electronic, Ash Ra Tempel, Guru Guru, Portland, OR, Music, Entertainment

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Portland Phoenix

More on Tuesday's election

Some Local Election Thoughts - I really disagree that Flaherty could not have done more.

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Related Topix: The Mars Volta, Portland Metro, Portland, ME

Wed Nov 04, 2009

DVD Verdict

The Six Wives Of Henry VIII: Live At Hampton Court

The ultimate concert venue for a prog-rock classic. As legend has it, when Rick Wakeman first released The Six Wives of Henry VIII in 1973, he made a special request to do a performance of the album at Hampton Court.

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Related Topix: Rick Wakeman

Mon Nov 02, 2009

LA Weekly

Gatecrashers Hit Halloween Dance Parties: Nearly 100,000 Attend, About 50 Arrests Made

View photos from HARD Haunted Mansion in our Friday night and Saturday night slideshows .

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Related Topix: Halloween

MiamiHerald.com - Miami & Ft. Lauderd...

Celebrity birthdays on Nov. 2

Singer Jay Black is 71. Actress Stefanie Powers is 67. Keyboardist Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer is 65.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Jay & the Americans, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, J.D. Souther, Lauren Velez, David Schwimmer, Entertainment

Sun Nov 01, 2009

KBJR-TV

Great Lakes Aquarium Transforms Into Haunted Mansion

Halloween is less than a week away, but it came early today at the Great Lakes Aquarium.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Miami.com

Celebrity birthdays on Oct. 25

Actress Marion Ross is 81. Singer Jon Anderson of Yes is 65. Actor Brian Kerwin is 60.

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Related Topix: Yes, Nancy Cartwright, Entertainment

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