Saban has been a bargain for Alabama Sep 2, 2009
Atlanta Gator : Your post above reminded me of the Dire Straits lyrics, Money for nothing and books for free , oh wait, that s chicks for free and that s another programs problem You down in Gatorville this week. Bamafan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Roster Spot Competition Sep 1, 2009
Von Hutchins Very unfortunate with the Lisfranc injury and never really getting a chance to show his stuff, but the secondary is in toomuch dire straits to count on an injury-prone DB. Versatility at CB and S may put him on the roster. Ben Wilkerson After several years in a Falcons uniform, the additions of Romberg and Reynolds forces him out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Autographed guitar Aug 28, 2009
Sonoman Nancy Granger, who lived in England in the 1970s and '80s, and was married to the sound engineer for the group, Dire Straits, is spearheading the local effort to involve more schools in the Little Kids Rock program ... She is still gathering guitars signed by some pretty amazing artists, and is working on getting guitars from Mark Knopfler (original founder and member of Dire Straits) and BB King among others. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Launch for amphibian 'life raft' Aug 27, 2009
"One of the reasons amphibians are in such dire straits is because many species are only found in single sites and are therefore much more susceptible to habitat loss.". As a group, amphibians are considerably more threatened than birds, mammals, fish or reptiles. (BBC News -- Science)
City officials consider taking over library Aug 21, 2009
The library is in dire straits, Tirey said. They are trying to raise money and there are all new members on the Friends of the Library board who are helping with that. (Sealy News, TX)
Real-life guitar hero: Les Paul Aug 15, 2009
You know, friends like Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, Bruce Springsteen, and Eddie Van Halen guitar heroes to many grateful subsequent generations. U2 guitarist The Edge, who creates his own unique sounds on the Gibson Les Paul guitar, calls him "A legend of the guitar and a true renaissance man, Les Paul disproves the cliche that you can only be famous for one thing," he said. (Christian Science Monitor)
Legendary guitar virtuoso, inventor Les Paul dead at 94 Aug 14, 2009
Such stars as Led Zeppelin s Jimmy Page, Dire Straits Mark Knopfler, Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Van Halen came to pay tribute and sit in with him. It s where we were the happiest, in a joint, he said in a 2000 interview with the AP. It was not being on top. (KHOU.com, TX)
Obituary: Les Paul Aug 14, 2009
Despite poor health he continued to play Monday nights at New York's Iridium jazz club, where he was often visited by musical legends such as Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Van Halen. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
This day in history Aug 12, 2009
Rock singer-musician Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) is 60. Singer Kid Creole is 59. (Boston Globe)
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Among the varied collection of current hits and classic artists are Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," TV On The Radio's "Wolf Like Me," Muse's "Plug In Baby," Stevie Wonder's classic "Superstition" and Nirvana's multi-award winning, chart-topping "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Also joining the set list in Guitar Hero 5 and making their music video game debut are Arctic Monkeys and Dire Straits ... Dire Straits - "Sultans Of Swing". (IGN PS2)
Is MTN for real? Jul 28, 2009
What good is a cell phone if you cannot summon help when you are in dire straits. Here, Id like to propose that the Ministry of Communications, or whichever body is responsible for regulating the networks in Ghana, should step in and introduce generic mobile phone numbers that are not proprietary numbers. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The usual cast to slug it out for Gold Cup title Jul 26, 2009
With Mexico in dire straits in World Cup qualifying, and facing an Aug 12 match in Mexico City against the US with all of their top players Ochoa could do some positive for his career and his nation s chances to make the South Africa 2010 field by beating the hosts. But winning in the United States has been impossible for El Tri this decade: The Americans have won nine of the 11 games and drawn the others, with some of the games getting downright nasty in one of Concacaf s most heated rivalries. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Heres some long-distance travelin music for yall Jul 25, 2009
Tower Theater and Breedlove Campus (Bend, OR) The Festival will be jam-packed with performances by: Ed Gerhard, Grammy award winning artist Chris Hilman, Former member of The Byrds Jay Roberts & Bend Lacy, a guitar duo David Knopfler, Dire Straits founder California Guitar Trio, Misty River, and more. Not a bad lineup, and I d bet they have plenty of beer on tap. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Shelter pets desperate for new homes Jul 18, 2009
HARBOR SPRINGS Difficult economic times are resulting in dire straits for surrendered pets in area animal shelters. " /> Current Petoskey Weather Edition - - Search the : : lect> Search : lect> Search : Search : Make: lect> Zip: Search : lect> Stocks Shelter pets desperate for new homes 6 comment(s) By Marci Singer News-Review Staff Writer Friday, July 17, 2009 10:01 AM EDT HARBOR SPRINGS Difficult economic times are resulting in dire straits for surrendered pets in area animal shelters.Deter... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Recession slashes Washington summer vacation prices Jul 6, 2009
Louie wrote on Jul 5, 2009 8:34 PM:" There could be some real bargains out there now because we are weeding out many businesses with the economic dire straits that are actually global. It's about time the consumer got a break with high food costs and expensive motels/hotels. If they want the business from the public they will accommodate with lower prices in order to stay afloat. A good time to bargain when on a road trip. We had way too many choices anyway. Who needs a restaurant on every... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ibrahim sues over pothole Jun 29, 2009
The catch cry was "Save FBi", but it appears the Sydney community radio station was never in dire straits to begin with. Last month the station launched the Ask Richard campaign, to persuade the mogul Richard Branson to hand over $1 million, the sum FBi said would get it out of financial strife. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wall Street Beat: Red Hat, Oracle Cheer IT Investors Jun 27, 2009
With the economy in dire straits, it's easier to push for transformational change in a business rather than "continue down the same old path of cost cutting, which will not give you a new cost curve.". A more obvious need for change -- which the economy has provided -- can lower resistance to projects such as server virtualization, which may mean that various departments end up sharing servers, Dvorak noted. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The Starting Point: Book battles, bunnies and aliens - Oh my! Jun 25, 2009
Musician John Illsley (Dire Straits), 60. Actor Peter Weller, 62. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Barry Beckett, at 66; helped create the Muscle Shoals rock-blues sound Jun 19, 2009
NEW YORK - Barry Beckett - an Alabama-born keyboardist who helped create the distinctly Southern amalgamation of rhythm and blues, soul, and country that became known as the Muscle Shoals sound and who as a producer recorded a wide range of music with Bob Dylan, Kenny Chesney, Bob Seger, Dire Straits, and others - died June 10 at his home in Hendersonville, Tenn. north of Nashville. (Boston Globe)
Souring milk prices, rising feed costs hit local dairies Jun 19, 2009
Those are the grim pictures Joaquin Contente, a Hanford dairyman who presides over the California Farmers Union, painted earlier this week before members of the Hanford City Council as he urged them to acknowledge the dire straits facing the dairy industry the No 1. sector of Kings County agriculture and the backbone of the local economy. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27 Jun 18, 2009
Bassist John Illsley of Dire Straits is 60. Reggae singer Derrick Simpson of Black Uhuru is 59. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
MUSIC + FUN = MINUS 3 Band's members have good time while keeping their day jobs Jun 16, 2009
They say their musical influences include Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, 311, Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Marley, Iron Maiden and Ozzy Osbourne. Their favorite cover tunes to play are songs from the Eagles, Los Lonely Boys, ZZ Top and Beastie Boys. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Economy nudges women into strip-club dancing Jun 16, 2009
"There aren't many jobs out there, so we're getting more girls. We have quite a few single moms." Kitty, a fit 46-year-old who danced at the Fresno club for 15 years, knows from experience that when a woman comes in, she's in dire straits. "It's not easy to walk into a strip club to look for work," she said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Dire straits in Stratford: Drought, recession, unemployment batter Kings County town May 31, 2009
in print and online, 24/7 for free, select the Clean Sweep option. Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Breaking news: Cuts at Columbia County Sheriff's Office put agency in 'crisis mode' May 30, 2009
Tortoise wrote on May 29, 2009 2:43 PM:" SM: speed traps? Are you kidding me? You might be able to lay some blame on Rainier PD for "speed traps" --even though they're just enforcing the law and keeping the streets of Rainier safe from people and their reckless speeding-- but I have never encountered a Columbia County deputy as part of a speed trap. I am not saying it doesn't happen, but it is clearly so infrequent that it does not warrant a complaint. The reason I never see CCSO in a speed... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Guitar Hero 5 Band Reveal May 28, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. Eight bands you'll be rocking out to announced here. (IGN PS2)
Cup-O-Joe Decaf Show on stage May 29-30 at Lake May 28, 2009
It is classic drama evoking glimpses into how that era of television (as well as the present era) turned dilemmas into dire straits. The Raddingtons are the town s influential family. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
LETTER: Obama's power grab will lead to a 'fiery crash' May 27, 2009
7X6Z9 wrote on May 26, 2009 10:42 AM:" If this country is still in such dire straits, perhaps another power-grabbing "stimulus" is in order.It's done wonders for GM and Chrysler. ". 7X6Z9 wrote on May 26, 2009 11:52 AM:" The obvious Liberal Lap-Dogs in here would sit up and "arf" no matter what Urkel did. ". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Have we progressed or not? May 22, 2009
Bry wrote on May 14, 2009 12:26 PM:" Regardless of when this severe moral decline started, it is clear that as years have gone by it now snowballing downhill to the point of no return. Now it is normalcy to justify badness and vilify the righteousness of the Judeo Christian values which America was founded upon. Nowdays, bad conduct is blamed on ADD, ADHD, Autism and an array of other so called "mental disorders" etc. Consequently, it is not the parents fault for their child's bad behavior. So... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Students lose promised trip May 21, 2009
Chicago73 wrote on May 20, 2009 1:07 AM:" As I recall from years past ~ Children volunteered for the select few Safety Patrol positions and there was a modicum of prestige for the students chosen. They weren't exactly forced as a servitude to the school to perform their duties. They "volunteered" of their own free will.With the State budget in such dire straits it would seem extravagant to reward all the children in the state that did such duties with trips that would cost so much. It might be... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Not just the party of no, the party of hell, no! May 11, 2009
8 years of Bush and company has left this, our country in dire straits but, I guess you haven t noticed. And, something else I guess goes unnoticed; is Jay writes from the left side If you want a happy face put on all the right wing initiatives and how well they have run the country then go see Wooten. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
much more. Saturday, May 09, 2009 May 9, 2009
It may take the dire straits that the music industry is in right now before they are willing to abandon the retail model. However, he doesn t doubt that this time will come, spurred by the increasing amount of bandwidth that users have available to swap files. (Salon)
In the driving seat May 9, 2009
Although the group has been hit by the global economic downturn, it is not in the dire straits of some companies, and notably the US manufacturers. Marchionne is making maximum use any inclination of governments to help auto industries to protect tens of thousands of jobs. (iAfrica.com)
Braves need infusion of power May 6, 2009
If not for the improved pitching staff, which even after last night has still given up by far the fewest homers in the NL this season, the Braves would be in dire straits by now (I know, some of you think they already are in such straits). When you consider the production they ve gotten out of the first, fourth and fifth spots in the lineup lately, it s pretty easy to see why the Braves have struggled so mightily to score runs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* Dont talk to me, talk to Spock May 6, 2009
Though their revisions may be contentious, the filmmakers said they were necessary; the Star Trek empire entrusted to them has been in dire straits. Under the stewardship of Roddenberry and his appointed successor, Rick Berman, a creator of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the franchise had yielded four live-action television spinoffs and 10 feature films. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
District may have to cut $2.5 million from 09-10 budget Apr 30, 2009
reality check please wrote on Apr 26, 2009 11:39 AM:" This was a good plan and well thought out. As soon as the superintendent came back to work, there was no more closing of RBMS, everyone was rehired, and additional jobs are available. If the district is in such dire straits as Earl S. says it is, then what Earl P. says sounds like a propaganda. Of course the board doesn't need to know this according to Earl P. It is back to the same old, same old. Please see through the smoke and mirrors. ".... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
The advent of video clips completely changed music, and not entirely for the better. Apr 30, 2009
I'm a little concerned that you should be focusing on this when our economy (and the world's) is in such dire straits. While I agree with what you say and support your right to say it, I wonder if you've got your priorities right. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Strike the right chord Apr 17, 2009
Also collectable are the National Resonator acoustic steel guitars from the '30s, as famously featured on the cover of Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms LP. These are still desirable guitars but their current market value of $8000 isn't expected to increase that much. The problem is that modern versions are now being made with better sound than the original. (The Age, Australia)
'Cocaine' creator makes his own groove Apr 14, 2009
Clapton emulates it on many of his late-'70s records, such as "Lay Down Sally" and "Promises," and it runs like a golden seam through several Dire Straits records -- no surprise, since Mark Knopfler's a fan. But you may not have heard J.J. Cale himself. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Concert deals Apr 14, 2009
But with the economy in dire straits, artists and concert promoters are trying to make sure fans come out to the stadiums, arenas and concert halls this year by offering ticket deals and other incentives. No Doubt is giving away a digital download of its entire catalog in exchange for the purchase of a premium ticket ($42. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
What Should 'American Idol' Top Eight Sing This Week? Apr 8, 2009
" , 1985 That Year's Big Songs: Wham!'s "Careless Whisper," Madonna's "Like a Virgin," Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing" What He Might Pick: "Whisper" is actually a great bet for the soulful singer trying to rebound from harsh comments for his attempt to rock it up last week, but he could also do well with big, soulful ballads like Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is" or Paul Young's "Everytime You Go Away. " What He Should Stay Away From: Hall and Oates, REO Speedwagon, Starship What We'd... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Dolly Parton: The Real Queen Of All Media Apr 6, 2009
Tells 60 Minutes When It Comes To Business, She Looks Like A Woman But Thinks Like A Man. Dolly Parton is a country music legend whos surprisingly down to earth. (CBS News)
Smith & Wesson lessons for GM Apr 2, 2009
The budget - even with a heavy dose of pep pills from the federal stimulus package - is still in dire straits, with deficits in Medicaid and other entitlement programs. House leaders say a special session of the General Assembly almost certainly will be necessary to untangle the spending bills. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Renewal pays Mar 30, 2009
He quotes Waylon Jennings hits in his conversations and Dire Straits lyrics in his songs (Sweet Thing's reference to a "lovestruck Romeo" is straight from Straits' Romeo & Juliet). And there's always lots of Lindsey Buckingham. (USA Today)
The AIG Bonus Brouhaha Mar 29, 2009
The reason AIG was in such dire straits had nothing to do with its conventional insurance business, which remained strong. Instead, it was AIGs Financial Products division that brought the corporation to its knees. (Townhall.com)
Taiwan tries new way to bolster ailing chipmakers Mar 16, 2009
Both companies are in dire straits financially, lurching from one emergency loan to the next. Chipmakers in Taiwan have massive debts, mostly to state-controlled banks. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Fire alarms (282) Mar 16, 2009
Mike wrote on Mar 15, 2009 2:51 PM:" I suggest that the KFFD employ a "pay-per-service". Much like iTunes. Instead of $0.99 per song we can pay $0.99 per pint of water used to extinguish our homes. Add in the cost of gas, salaries, and other costs that it takes to operate the local fire services I estimate that we as private citizens can foot a bill of about 50,000 per KFFD visit.Sadly, we will have to have the charges billed while we wait for our insurance companies to complain about the... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Money for nothing, chicks for free Mar 11, 2009
Do you remember the international hit and 1985 Grammy-winning song "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits, the English rock band ... The editor of a gay magazine objected to the use of the term `"faggots", saying it was, ah, `below the belt". To this, Mark Knopfler - Dire Straits lead singer and one of the authors of the song - retorted, "Apart from the fact that there are stupid gay people as well as stupid other people, it suggests that maybe you can't let it have so many meanings". Indeed. For... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Cle Elum Eagles an endangered species? Mar 5, 2009
When the club s January-February newsletter came out, Joe Santic, then chairman of the club trustees, issued a warning: So here s what we ve got, an economically strained club in near dire straits financially, he wrote. The result: lay-offs for some employees, club closure on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, cancellation of the club s burger nights on Fridays and few weekends that would actually provide live music. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Banking crisis drops floor of stocks Mar 3, 2009
Europe's huge HSBC bank also fell into dire straits and announced that it is closing its U.S. consumer-lending division Household Finance, adding to a downdraft in European and American stocks. The market failed to take comfort in a government report showing the first rise in consumer spending in six months, as investors focused on the deteriorating situation in banking, manufacturing and housing. (Insight on the News)
Housing experts say headlines bleaker than facts Mar 2, 2009
From news about the negative impact speculative investors have had on many housing markets to headlines about price depreciation and rising foreclosure numbers, San Antonio residents are hearing that same message and taking it to mean that the local housing market is also in dire straits, local real-estate professionals say. SABOR is hoping to set the record straight on that front by getting the facts out in the market to help counter the headlines. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Jessica book sales fall short Mar 2, 2009
New York Business News - New York Finance News - Stock Market - Wall Street - Money - NY Daily News. Find the latest news, reviews t analysis in\n. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Budget deficit Feb 27, 2009
The U.S. has been in dire straits for months, but only now are we getting a true glimpse of the Money for Nothing economy ... Heres where the Dire Straits famous song title comes in ... If you think we can have universal health care and reduce the deficit by $1 trillion while someone else pays for it, break out your old Dire Straits cassette tape. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
From rock star to rock bottom for JD Fortune Feb 23, 2009
The only difference in his story, he says, was that his all-star bandmates Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted and Gilby Clarke "didn't drop me off in Asia somewhere." And, having been there, he believes Fortune is in dire straits. "The deals on those shows aren't great. He's definitely not set for life," says Rossi from the California home he extended to Fortune as a crash pad on his blog this week. (Toronto Star)
Editorial: Proposed merger detrimental to fans Feb 16, 2009
The music industry already finds itself in rather dire straits; more greed certainly isn't going to help things. It's not even a guarantee that it will lead to good things for Live Nation and Ticketmaster, either. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Clinton says China not an adversary Feb 14, 2009
With the country being in such dire straits that they have to clean out our entire treasury and then beg other countries for money to cover their stimulus plan, all the demoncraps seem awfully happy today. They should be hanging their heads in SHAME.. (Insight on the News)
A Twist and more in Dickens tale on PBS Feb 14, 2009
Sure, Anthony Trollope's Victorian novels probably have more to say about the reasons the world is in such dire straits, as they get all up in the faces of political and financial powerbrokers. But Dickens, so compassionate, so epic-minded, will more than do. (Boston Globe)
In John Updike's America, are we still running from responsibility? Feb 9, 2009
A trillion-dollar stimulus may or may not dig us out of our dire straits. But this much is certain: Only if we face up to our obsession with instant gratification and the temptation to flee when times get tough can we begin to heal our national soul. (Yahoo News)
On Your Mind Feb 8, 2009
If Cochise County is in such dire straits financially, I have a solution for part of it, and that s to get rid of Pat Call. This county is not getting its money s worth out of him. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The decision to block the stimulus package displays breathtaking arrogance. Feb 8, 2009
The crunch for all Australians, when we are broke and in dire straits, these bastards who force their social engineering on the population are never held accountable. They are immune and when all else fails, gee there is always retirement to NZ and take on some tree hugging exercises. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Brit invasion Feb 7, 2009
That is more than any other year in the ceremony's 51-year history, beating the previous best of 10 nominations, which was reached in the glory days of Sting, Phil Collins and Dire Straits in 1986. The top Grammy award - record of the year - will be a battle of Britain after all five spots on the shortlist went to UK acts. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
