Matt Frei's diary Sep 25, 2009
As the rock band The Clash put it: Should I stay or should I go. Americans are quietly beginning to ask uncomfortable questions about 'a pile of rocks called Afghanistan. (BBC News -- Americas)
Top 10 songs from the Disney girls Sep 25, 2009
Like Miley's "Party in U.S.A.," this song is all about how out of place Lovato feels in La La Land, practically sneering, "Who said I can't wear my Converse with my dress?" while the guitars recall the Clash (as filtered through some God-forsaken pop-punk band, no doubt). 9. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Olympic hero's shoebox of delights Sep 23, 2009
The clash, which will be held on February 13 to commemorate Kevin Rudd's apology to indigenous Australians, will be the rugby league equivalent of an NBA All-Star game with a deeper message. Adding to the appeal is that the All Stars team will be selected by a public vote and comprise one player per club as well as the Australian and New Zealand captains. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Click to read:Dozens of Taliban Killed After U.S. Deaths Sep 14, 2009
During the clash, a coalition airstrike hit a home and killed a woman and a teenage girl, said Afghan police spokesman Raouf Ahmadi. The fighting took place in the Bala Baluk district of Farah province, a region controlled by militants that has been the site of huge battles in the past, some that have caused high numbers of civilian casualties. (CBS News)
Sharpening his aim - and his image Sep 14, 2009
He offered a reporter a ballroom-to-bedroom tour of his soaring South End townhouse, with Latin mottos etched into glass and marble, motorcycle logos carved into the wood, and a staircase inscribed with the Chinese translations of inspirational song titles by Bob Marley, John Lennon, and the Clash. The word big - make that BIG - appeared throughout The BIG House and elsewhere in his life. (Boston Globe)
Holdsworth admits criticism hurt Sep 13, 2009
Bulldogs coach Kevin Moore dropped Holdsworth to the bench for the clash with the Knights, but the 25-year-old said he was happy with his contribution after entering the fray midway through the first half. "It was a bit hard reading about yourself in the papers getting bagged by former players," Holdsworth said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'The Immortals,' by Amit Chaudhuri Sep 7, 2009
(The clash between the old and the new is in fact a central theme of the novel. Broadly, Chaudhuri examines the ways in which customs both unite families and pull them apart, and the anxieties stirred by that struggle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bullpen preserves victory over Cards Sep 4, 2009
Once again, Hoffman won the clash. He struck out Pujols on three pitches -- fastball, change-up, fastball. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
SIRIUS XM Radio To Celebrate Labor Day Weekend With Special Music Programming Sep 3, 2009
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis will play music about work and will honor the American workforce with songs by Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, The Clash, They Might Be Giants and others. She even finds a song to pay tribute to her boss, President Obama. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Megan Fox Reveals Her 'Annoying' Love For 'Office Space' Sep 3, 2009
Megan Fox Reveals Her 'Annoying' Love For 'Office Space. Check out the 'Jennifer's Body' star's full interview on 'Behind the Screen' at 7 p.m. Friday. (VHI.com -- Music News)
* Taiwan à la mode Sep 2, 2009
A shirt adorned with the slogan Taiwan Calling and a picture of a farmer hoeing a field operates as a clever parody of the album cover for London Calling by The Clash. Another image Nong Li transforms into a surprisingly chic design is that of a motor farming cart, rendered in Harley-Davidson style. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Lift-off for MySpace cadets Aug 31, 2009
Although he cites punk influences such as the Clash, the Sex Pistols and the Ramones, Diviney admits it was "wanting to be like Blink 182" that motivated them. Both musically and fashion-wise, their songs are sharp punk-pop with a dose of glam. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Protests In Mexico After Oaxaca Teacher Killed Aug 29, 2009
The Oaxaca state government had not confirmed the death or the circumstances of the clash. It said in a statement that it was investigating and called for calm. (CBS News -- World)
Roar off rails, but dangerous: Mariners Aug 28, 2009
As a result, Farina will watch the clash with the Mariners from the grandstand. It's hardly an ideal situation for the second-last placed Roar - but McKinna said it only made him more wary. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Six die in Peru rebel drug clash Aug 27, 2009
The clash happened on a drug-smuggling route out of Peru's top coca-growing valley, the Associated Press reported. Soldiers were pursuing rebels near the mountain community of San Antonio de Carrizal, Defence Minister Rafael Rey said. (BBC News)
Rockin' the fiction Aug 24, 2009
"I really didn't. ... I came out of the Clash and the Jam and early R.E.M. and the Smiths, all of that. With his first Pernice Brothers album, 1998's "Overcome by Happiness," Pernice was onto something radically different: soaring pop that sometimes sported elaborate string arrangements. And while the melodies were buoyant, the lyrics were deeply dark, full of longing, despair and naivet. The book is kind of like that, too, only instead of ravishing melodies masking the pain, it's pithy, quippy... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The Man in Black graces us with some travelin home music Aug 22, 2009
OMG - Johnny Cash, Santana, and the Clash - I love you people. USinUK. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Gunmen kill 8 at bar in Mexican border city Aug 18, 2009
Three soldiers suffered light injuries in the clash. Fasci said the confrontation, which included a car chase, led soldiers to a home where an additional five men and a woman apparently connected to the case were detained. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Suicide bomber in Pakistan's Swat kills 3 troops Aug 15, 2009
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press, said the clash took place near the border town of Angore Adda in the South Waziristan tribal region after mortars fired from Afghanistan struck a Pakistani post Friday. They said Pakistani forces returned fire, and the shootout continued for two hours. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'A true innovator and legend' Aug 15, 2009
MICK JONES, THE CLASH GUITARIST. As a child, I was introduced to the sound of Les Paul through my parent's record collection. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
iLike Challenge App Now Available on App Store Aug 14, 2009
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Riots grip India's Orissa region Aug 14, 2009
Those killed in the clash included a woman. Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said: "Four bodies were found at the scene of the clash at Barakhama. But the identity of the deceased is yet to be established.". (BBC News -- South Asia)
* THE VINYL WORD Aug 14, 2009
From there it evolved from the dub music of the 1970s with Lee Scratch Perry and then became part of the 1980s post-punk bands such as The Clash and The Police. The mid 1990s are where I start to see the coils of modern dubstep start to writhe and unwind, continues Bonestorm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
The real guitar heroes Aug 13, 2009
(You'll have to wait until the very end to hear them awkwardly, and charmingly, pick their way through the Band's "The Weight.") But even more entertaining is the way the three trade stories and jokes (en route to the summit, White muses about his ambition to fox the other two into "teaching me all of their tricks") and reflect on the musicians who helped shape their respective sensibilities, an array that includes Link Wray, Son House, the Clash, the Jam and assorted anonymous U.K. skiffle... (Salon)
As 'cash for clunkers' ramps up, new cars sell out Aug 9, 2009
" Marcio Jose Sanchez AP Photo - A sign promoting the clash for clunkers program is seen outside a car dealerships in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. Dealers are noticing two groups of customers using the program _ older buyers who trade in second or third vehicles and paying for their new ones with cash, and young professionals buying their first new car. Mark Lennihan AP Photo - A crane lifts a flattened van to a shredder at Gershow Recycling Corp. in Medford, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 6,... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
BP: Rivalry shaping up Aug 8, 2009
It's generally understood that in the clash between the Angels and the Rangers in the AL West there can be only one winner. The consolation prize for second place isn't the wild card (which usually belongs to the AL East); it's more likely an early start on October tee times. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Guitar Hero Van Halen Tr... Aug 8, 2009
The Clash - "Safe European Home". The Offspring - "Pretty Fly For A White Guy". (IGN PS2)
Building the Perfect Romantic Comedy Mixtape Jul 31, 2009
Music supervisor Andrea von Foerster on 500 Days of Summer and other great romantic comedy soundtracks - TIME. 500 Days of Summer, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. (Time.com)
US general may ask for more troops for Afghan war Jul 31, 2009
The military alliance says the clash happened in Zabul province on Tuesday but gave few details. It said six civilians were treated at a NATO base but one died. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
* World News Quick Take Jul 26, 2009
It was during this exchange that one ISAF soldier was killed, the statement released early yesterday said, without revealing the nationality of the dead soldier or the exact location of the clash. PAPUA NEW GUINEA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Another View: Beyond the 'door of no return' Jul 23, 2009
"As African-Americans," he said, "there is a special sense that on the one hand this place was a place of profound sadness, but on the other hand, it is here where the journey of much of the African- American experience began." Reminiscent of the plaque in Mexico City that declares that the clash between the conquerors and the conquered produced the "painful birth of the Mexican people," Obama's remarks offered a sophisticated embrace of the moral complexities of history. Rather than denying... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Beckham Confronts Fan, Gets Booed Jul 20, 2009
Arena mediated the clash during a sit down with both players, who later said they had patched things up. "That's beyond my control," Donovan said when asked about the crowd's reaction to Beckham. (KCRA 3, CA)
When ’BCN rocked Jul 17, 2009
I remember hearing many punk, new wave, and alt-rock acts for the first time on BCN - from the Clash to Bauhaus to Juliana Hatfield. Best of all were the great broadcasts of sold-out shows that I was too young or too poor to get into. (Boston Globe)
'BCN remains the station others try to beat Jul 15, 2009
"WBCN and WFNX do seem to battle on the ideological front. Some Boston rock fans feel 'FNX has outflanked 'BCN on the progressive programming front. While rating points (and thus advertising dollars) are more important than image, WBCN has long cultivated a cutting-edge reputation; it broke many of the new wave acts, from the Cars to Costello to the Clash. And that's the thunder some radio listeners feel WFNX has stolen.WFNX can be criticized for an overly heady approach to new music - favoring,... (Boston Globe)
Vogueing at the MFA Jul 10, 2009
Wald chose an Algerian version of the Clash song Rock the Casbah. Not surprisingly, Yoon won. (Boston Globe)
Popular Tehran Bureau site covers Iran from Mass. Jul 7, 2009
Her "office" consists of her laptop, a television with a satellite dish, a few books on Iran, and an iPod that regular blasts music from British punk band The Clash. At first, Tehran Bureau was just a blog that reposted old stories. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Kids band will play at Music Circus Jul 3, 2009
By Ed Baker GateHouse News Service Posted Jul 02, 2009 @ 04:39 PM. Controversy surrounding a local kids band s recent performance at Basta Bar netted them gigs at the Cape Cod Melody Tent and the South Shore Music Circus. (Weymouth News, MA)
Today's Best bets Jun 28, 2009
"RIP! A Remix Manifesto" explores the clash of copyright law and popular music in the information age through the story of Girl Talk, the vehicle of electronic musician Gregg Gillis, who has used the music of Notorious BIG, Elton John, The Smashing Pumpkins and even Neutral Milk Hotel to create catchy, chart-topping mash-ups. or. (Athens Banner-Herald)
FACE OF PROTEST: Video turns woman into icon of unrest Jun 23, 2009
It turned the woman described as a 27-year-old music student into an instant icon of the clash between Iran's cleric-led government and the self-described "green wave" movement that claims hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stole his June 12 re-election through fraud. The seconds-long videos also thwarted government attempts to suppress details surrounding election protests. (USA Today)
Man: Woman killed in Iran protests wanted freedom Jun 23, 2009
Her last moments spread around the world on Youtube, Facebook, blogs and Twitter, turning her into an icon in the clash between Iran's cleric-led government and protesters. "She only ever said that she wanted one thing, she wanted democracy and freedom for the people of Iran," Caspian Makan told an Associated Press reporter during a telephone call from Tehran. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Video turns woman into icon of Iran unrest Jun 23, 2009
It turned the woman described as a 27-year-old music student into an instant icon of the clash between Iran's cleric-led government and the self-described "green wave" movement that claims hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stole his June 12 re-election through fraud ... "When the clashes were occurring, Neda was far away from the demonstrations, she was in one of the side alleys near Amir Abad," Makan said, according to a translation of the interview. (MSNBC -- International)
NSW is being crowded out of AFL legitimacy Jun 22, 2009
The AFL funded television advertisements to promote the clash, but rather than specific pointers, they were essentially trimmed versions of the league's promotional material that features players from all clubs. "Unless you were a Swans or Collingwood devotee, there's a fair chance you didn't even know the thing was on," Colless said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Reagan + Christ + Ayn Rand = ? Jun 20, 2009
At the risk of taking this too seriously, let me add to on the clash between the irony of the form and the earnestness of the content the observation that in this case even the white rapper form isnt really ironic in the strict sense, as the rappers unlike, say, Eminem seem blissfully unaware of any discordance between their self-presentation and the audiences take-up of it. Its as if chopping your hands in the air and tugging at the lapels of your coat immediately makes... (The American Conservative)
Secret obsessions Jun 18, 2009
In reality, I could not stand The Clash, and my idea of a good weekend consisted of a movie on the couch instead of hanging out with a big group of people. I did not want him to know that I loved 90s pop/rock, and I sang Lisa Loeb s Stay at the top of my lungs when I was alone in the car. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
AC/DC clashes with AFL Jun 16, 2009
The AFL has written to Etihad Stadium boss Ian Collins about the clash. "Our window of scheduling is very clear," AFL chief broadcasting and commercial officer Gillon McLachlan told the newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jason Moore to Like Totally Bring 'VALLEY GIRL' Musical to Life Jun 3, 2009
A musical adaptation utilizing the Romeo & Juliet story of the original film, VALLEY GIRL will showcase the clash between the early 80's Los Angeles punk scene and suburban Valley culture. Making his theatrical directorial debut with VALLEY GIRL, Jason Moore is an accomplished director of stage and television. (PR Newswire)
Sony Music back catalog comes to eMusic Jun 2, 2009
Sony Music labels include Arista, Columbia, Epic, Jive, LaFace, Legacy Recordings and RCA and the artists whose songs will be available for purchase through New York-based eMusic include Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, The Clash, Jeff Buckley, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen and OutKast. "We're excited to bring Sony Music's vast catalog of music to eMusic's customers," eMusic chief executive and chairman Danny Stein said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Sasha Frere-Jones: The dancehall duo Major Lazer. Jun 1, 2009
Wesley (Diplo) Pentz and Dave (Switch) Taylor received Grammy nominations last year for their work on M.I.A. s Paper Planes, the hit collage based on the Clash s Straight to Hell. They now work as a team called Major Lazer, whose primary source material is dancehall. (New Yorker)
Shootout between Palestinian police, Hamas kills 6 May 31, 2009
Two of the dead were fighters from Hamas, they said, and the other victim was the civilian owner of the house where the clash took place. In Gaza, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeideh condemned the "awful crime committed by the gangs and collaborators" of the Palestinian Authority and promised a "tough and harsh" reprisal. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pass the sugar May 30, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Jamie PandaramMay 30, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
How ’bout some Southern fried travelin’ music? May 30, 2009
The Clash kept me from them. I ll pick that album up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Just can't stop the English Beat May 28, 2009
" The native of Birmingham, England, who also found chart success with his post-Beat group General Public, isn't just talking the talk about saving the planet. He took a long break from music to work for Greenpeace, and his last (and perhaps first) visit to Athens came 15 years ago when he was in town for an R.E.M. show at the 40 Watt, where the song "Drive" was recorded by solar power for the Wakeling-produced Greenpeace album, "Alternative NRG." In discussing his many years in music, where... (Athens Banner-Herald)
UN supports Sri Lanka aid effort May 28, 2009
The clash happened as troops searched for any remaining rebels, the Associated Press news agency reported. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Sikh man dies after Vienna clash May 25, 2009
The other preacher Sant Nirajnan Das, who was among 15 other people injured in the clash, was said to be stable. Following the incident, rival Sikh groups clashed in the Indian state of Punjab. (BBC News -- Europe)
Opinion: Court has the right to insist on chemo May 23, 2009
Situation pits privacy against child abuseWhat makes this case and others like it so morally difficult to assess is that it involves the clash of two moral goods. Daniels mother is trying to do what she believes is right for her son and wants the privacy and the freedom to act on her beliefs. (MSNBC -- Health)
Media Watch- Learning from Notre Dame May 23, 2009
I followed and watched both the lead-up to the event as well as the ceremony itself, and despite the fact that it was hardly the clash most cable news networks claimed it could have been, I still came away from the experience having learned a few things. It s amazing that you can learn as much from a tempest in a teapot as from an actual hurricane. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
The Thermals at Rhythm Room May 22, 2009
For fans of: The Clash, Husker Du, the Hold Steady, the Pixies. Trivia: Their first album, "More Parts Per Million," was recorded in the kitchenette of Hutch Harris' Portland home on a four-track cassette recorder. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
MTV Tr3s Announces Fresh Programming Slate Building on Audience Favorites May 20, 2009
Beyond the fun, Quiero Mi Boda is full of the telenovela-like drama that comes with finding the right dress or the clash of cultures when marrying a "gringo." And, as with any celebration, there will be plenty of food, music and dancing, laughter, excitement and tears. Quiero Mi Bodas premieres early 2010. (PR Newswire)
GREEN DAY: Read an interview with the band May 14, 2009
Echoes of The Who (21st Century Breakdown), The Clash (Know Your Enemy) and even The Beatles (Last Night on Earth) reverberate through an aural triptych that screams "concept album.". Not that Armstrong knew he was headed into that pre-iTunes territory when he was conjuring words. (USA Today -- Life)
Native vote puts seat in play for B.C. Liberals May 11, 2009
The clash over private run-of-the-river power projects is not one that translates across the province, he added. We have enormous concerns about these projects completely compromising the rivers of the province, he said. (Globe and Mail)
Maoists vow to step up protests in Nepal May 6, 2009
The clash came after the president on Sunday overruled an order from Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to fire the country's military chief. Dahal, a former Maoist guerrilla leader who entered mainstream politics in 2006, accused the army's leader of refusing to bring former communist fighters into the military. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Sounds Of The Universe May 2, 2009
The clash of industrial guitar (what you could call the intemperate cousin) with the deliberate chill of the electronics (the studied, slightly distant older brother) remains at the heart of the modern Depeche Mode. What has been Gore's distinguishing strength is the way he has found a way to work genuinely strong melodies between these two elements and retain a surprising dignity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Struts blend vintage R&B with fiery punk May 1, 2009
Etta James, Ike and Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, the Clash and about a thousand others. 4. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Save the rhino, and the funds Apr 29, 2009
Oh, and Joe Strummer of The Clash. Still, "money isn't what it's all about - it's all about having an impact and solving some of the problems". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
In 'Goodbye Solo,' two lives meet at intersection of life, death Apr 17, 2009
With the Kiarostami, "Goodbye Solo" would make a fine triple-bill with Mike Leigh's "Happy Go Lucky." All three films involve the clash of outlooks under the roof of a car. Leigh's film is more aggressive in its argument for bliss. (Boston Globe)
