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Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Led Zeppelin
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Led Zeppelin formed in 1968, out of a 60's English blues-rock scene, which also produced Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. They disbanded in 1980, with the death of drummer John Bonham. Band instigator was lead guitarist Jimmy Page, formerly with the group "The Yardbirds". Page wanted to form "The New Yardbirds" with a bass player... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: School
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Golden Boy At school assembly commencing my lower 6th year (equivalent to U.S 11th grade, I think) the headmaster (U.S. translation: principal), informed us that one of our number would be henceforth running a school society or two, and was, indeed, a boy of remarkable prospects. How this had been determined was not clarifie... More..

Entertainment > Characters & Personalities The superstars of Nickelodeon
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Let's face it, parents, our children watch too much TV. And in particular, too many cartoons. Gone are the days of classic (though violent) cartoon slapstick, as purveyed by 'Tom and Jerry' and 'Road Runner', or the prehistoric social commentary of 'The Flintstones'. Cartoons have become surreal, edgy, and 'in your face' obn... More..

Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends What impact would John Lennon have if he were alive today
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What impact would John Lennon have if he were alive today? This question occurred to me, oddly, while watching the finale of American Idol. John Lennon songs (solo and with the Beatles) were covered a few times. In particular, Green Day's moving version of "Working Class Hero", which is featured on the "Instant Karma" CD for... More..

Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Release the Stars, by Rufus Wainwright
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Rufus Wainwright is the son of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and brother of Martha Wainwright. To go by Rufus' albums, Broadway musicals were popular in the Wainwright household. His songs often have lush arrangements and orchestration, and a sense of drama; well melodrama. I read in another review that to liste... More..

Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Elbow
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Elbow is an indie rock band from Manchester, England. They've recorded three masterful CDs, 'Asleep in the Back' (2002), 'Cast of Thousands' (2004), and 'Leaders of the Free World' (2005). Each album leaves an abiding impression of melancholy, emotional and beautiful. The lyrics are poetic, and vocalist Guy Garvey sings them... More..

Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Can Beckham save Major League Soccer?
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David Beckham's imminent arrival at the L.A. Galaxy is an exciting prospect for soccer fans in the US. Already his celebrity has brought attention to the league from around the world and it is certain to raise the profile of the game in the US. And for soccer fans in the US who have grown up in other counties, following well... More..

Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: A Weekend in the City, by Bloc Party
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Reviewing 'A Weekend in the City', the second album from Bloc Party, it's hard to avoid the hackneyed phrases of a myriad other reviews. Foremost is 'sophomore effort', this being, as said, the band's second album. Like most 'sophomore efforts' that follow a successful, 'critically acclaimed' debut, the heat was on to build ... More..

Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Emoticons and and acronyms in mail and text messages
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By now, we're all used to seeing those acronyms and emoticons in mail and text messages, intended to shorten typing and make messages more expressive. But how precisely do they convey the sender's meaning? OK, if they are just abbreviations to save keystrokes, it's hard to take issue. BFF (best friends forever) is sweet, and... More..

Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?Smallicon
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A shortened spell in jail for Paris Hilton is probably unfair to those that are forced to serve their full sentence. But she has been punished enough, sufficient for her to "learn her lesson". The negative publicity and attention, and the fact that she has not totally escaped jail, will have caused her to fear the consequenc... More..

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