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Friday Night Music, February 4, 2011: Movie Music I Have Loved

• February 5, 2011 • Comments Off

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Tags: "Never on Sunday", "That's The Way of The World", "The Lion in Winter", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Wall-E", André Previn, Anthony Newley, Bernard Herrmann, Bernie Taupin, Dudley Moore, Earth Wind and Fire, Elmer Bernstein, Elton John, Henry Mancini, Isaac Hayes, James Bond, John Barry, Lion in Winter, Mary Badham, Melina Mercouri, Nino Rota, Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman

That AT & T Commercial About a World of Pure Imagination

• June 28, 2010 • 2 Comments

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JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum May 21, 2013
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Esquire blogger says 'Scott Walker is having a yard sale' May 21, 2013
Charles Pierce took a dim view of the proposal to give the governor more power to sell public assets to private individuals.
Malloy lauds tourism promo at Hartford conference May 21, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" tourism marketing campaign is succeeding and deserves continued funding, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Tuesday.
Young people are driving less, but Wisconsin's highway spending motors on May 21, 2013
Amid big spending on highway projects, Gov. Scott Walker has proposed dramatically reducing spending on bicycle and pedestrian projects.
Malloy speaks at tourism conference in Hartford May 21, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr. are speaking at a Hartford conference on tourism.
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The state succeeded in keeping the focus on licensing issues, barring testimony on the alleged benefits of raw milk.
Dairy Freedom Act is bad farm policy May 21, 2013
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The Chicago Tribune

Guilty plea in fatal stabbing of Bears fan in Fla. May 22, 2013
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Chicago fan who had traveled to Jacksonville to see a game between the Bears and the Jaguars last fall.
Lawsuit against ex-Jesuit priest McGuire settled for $19.6M May 22, 2013
Lawyers for six plaintiffs today announced a $19.6 million settlement of a lawsuit against the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus involving allegations of sex abuse by now-defrocked Jesuit priest Donald McGuire.
Emanuel praises CTA, but closure of Red Line a political risk May 22, 2013
Mayor says result will be worth the temporary inconvenienceFor some of those affected, the shutdown could serve as their latest frustration with the Emanuel administration, adding to concerns about crime and school closings.
Oklahoma officials think all dead, missing accounted for May 22, 2013
Rescue workers today went building to building in search of victims a day after a massive tornado tore through a suburb of Oklahoma City, killing at least 24 people.
Senate pension plan savings scaled back by half May 22, 2013
Senate President John Cullerton's pension plan wouldn't cut as much as originally estimated, a fact that could boost chances for the rival House legislation.
'Bishop' bomber sentenced to 37 years in prison May 21, 2013
An Iowa machinist known as "The Bishop" for mailing threatening letters and explosive devices to investment firm executives across the country was sentenced today to 37 years in federal prison.
Sen. Kirk backs Commerce nominee Penny Pritzker May 21, 2013
Sen. Mark Kirk, an Illinois Republican, announced today that he will vote in favor of Illinois' Penny Pritzker to lead the Commerce Department.
Chief Keef arrested after hotel security smells marijuana May 21, 2013
South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after hotel security smelled marijuana smoke coming his room.

The New York Times

For Tea Party Groups, Shades of 2010 May 22, 2013
Leaders of the Tea Party movement hope outrage over the I.R.S. inquiry will rekindle grass-roots activism that in many places went dormant after Republican electoral defeats in 2012.
Debate Aside, Drone Strikes Drop Sharply May 22, 2013
In an address on Thursday, President Obama will attempt to lay out his justification for drone strikes, which have been in decline since 2010, and what they have achieved.
Florida 18-Year-Old Arrested for Encounters With Friend, 14, Gets Online Support May 22, 2013
Kaitlyn Hunt is being prosecuted for sex crimes because of encounters with a 14-year-old girl who was her high school basketball teammate.
Chicago Communities Wary of Chicago School Closures May 22, 2013
Parents say the Chicago Board of Education’s plan to shut 53 elementary schools is uprooting the personal and academic lifelines of the city’s neediest communities.
White House Memo: A Sleeper Scandal Awakens, Post-Election May 22, 2013
A year ago, when the current Internal Revenue Service scandal that has swirled around Mr. Obama first emerged, Washington — and, apparently, the White House — shrugged.
The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma May 22, 2013
The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that the tornado was a category EF5, the most powerful category of tornado.
F.A.A.’s Concerns Hold Up Use of Wildfire Drones May 22, 2013
While federal firefighters explore the use of drones to map a wildfire’s size and speed, safety requirements of the F.A.A. is holding up testing and implementation.
Drama as Alarm Sirens Wailed; Time Reveals Lower Death Toll From Tornado May 22, 2013
Officials said it was still too early to say precisely how many people had been killed, but the toll appeared to be significantly less than initially feared.

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Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dies
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Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods
Expert: Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods Caltrans needs to examine hundreds of at-risk rods on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge and replace any that are hard enough to be vulnerable to cracking, says an internationally known expert who serves as an adviser to the state agency. John Fisher, 82, an emeritus professor of civil engineering at Lehigh Univers […]
Senators to query Apple on tax shelters
Senators to query Apple on tax shelters Apple CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to explain why the Cupertino computer giant is avoiding paying billions of dollars in taxes by diverting nearly two-thirds of its pretax revenue through Irish subsidiaries. McCain called the argument by multinat […]
Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa
Deadly twister hits Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:58 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 A tornado that severely damaged a mobile home park southeast of Oklahoma City killed a 79-year-old man whose body was found in an op […]
Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions
Israeli-Syrian threats bolster tensions Los Angeles Times Copyright 2013 Los Angeles Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:34 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 Fears of an escalation of violence between Israel and Syria grew Sunday with renewed Israeli threats to destroy Syrian weapons cache […]
News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20
News of the day From Across the Globe, May 20 Around 11,000 police officers and soldiers blocked an annual conference Sunday at Tunisia's main religious center by a radical Islamist movement that has been implicated in attacks across the country. The leader of the group, Seifallah Ben Hassine, is wanted for his involvement in a mob attack on the U.S. Em […]
News of the Day From Across the Nation, 05/20
News of the Day From Across the Nation, 05/20 Students at Hofstra University on New York's Long Island wore white ribbons at their graduation ceremony Sunday to honor a fellow student who was accidentally killed by a police officer confronting an armed intruder. A police officer aiming at the would-be robber opened fire, fatally hitting Rebello as well […]
Chinese premier in India to expand ties
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Purdy: Landing 50th Super Bowl a team effort May 22, 2013
Mayors in San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Jose worked together to bring Super Bowl L to the Bay Area in 2016.
Charles Woodson rejoining Oakland Raiders on 1-year deal May 22, 2013
Sitting in the passenger seat of a black Suburban inching slowly toward the security gate, Charles Woodson smiled broadly as a crowd of more than 100 fans chanted his name.
Former 49ers excited for Super Bowl's Bay Area return May 22, 2013
'I'm thrilled,' said former Pro Bowl tight end Brent Jones said. 'And you talk about the perfect culmination. For a new stadium to be awarded Super Bowl L in the greatest area in the country is spectacular.'
Immigration reform clears hurdle May 22, 2013
Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. cleared a Senate committee Tuesday on a bipartisan vote that was a victory for Silicon Valley tech businesses that had spent weeks lobbying to loosen restrictions on hiring skilled foreign workers.
Sharks goalie Antti Niemi barely breaking a sweat against Kings May 22, 2013
Los Angeles Kings planned to test Niemi more, but San Jose Sharks' defense not allowing them to
'Dancing With the Stars': And the winner is ... May 22, 2013
Already a Disney darling, Zendaya fell short in her bid to become the dancing queen.The 16-year-old Oakland native and her pro partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, had to settle for second place on "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night as country singer Kellie Picker and Derek Hough waltzed off with the
Poole: Raiders' signing Charles Woodson absolutely the right move May 22, 2013
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Oakland A's defeat Texas Rangers 1-0 May 22, 2013
Yoenis Cespedes' solo home run in the third inning was all the offense the Oakland A's needed as Dan Straily and two relievers shut out the Texas Rangers 1-0 Tuesday

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Effort to allow higher property tax in New Orleans to pay for police, fire departments sails through Louisiana House May 22, 2013
A push to raise the constitutional cap on New Orleans' property tax rates to fund additional fire and police services sailed through the Louisiana House on Tuesday. The bill would lift a restriction in the state Constitution limiting the...
JPSO investigating shooting in Harvey May 22, 2013
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is reporting a shooting with non-life-threatening injuries in the 1100 block of Crape Myrtle Lane in Harvey on Tuesday night. The shooting is the third in Harvey in the past 24 hours. Two men were...
Jefferson Parish teacher union contract is not renewed by School Board May 22, 2013
The Jefferson Federation of Teachers will continue to have no collective bargaining contract with the school district, after board members at a tense meeting Tuesday night voted to not approve the new contract in a 5 to 3 vote, with...
Suspect sought in home burglary near Mother-in-Law Lounge May 22, 2013
New Orleans police are seeking the public's assistance in finding a man in connection with a home burglary Tuesday after surveillance video captured the burglar entering and leaving the residence. This man is being sought by New Orleans police...
Harvey's 4th Street Bridge to get $8 million overhaul, official says May 22, 2013
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Benjamin Mays Prep families still await Orleans Parish School Board takeover answer May 22, 2013
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Plan for New Orleans riverfront projects using Convention Center funding stalls in Louisiana House May 22, 2013
A measure allowing the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to enter into private partnerships and help finance a massive project on the New Orleans riverfront couldn't muster enough support to pass the House on Tuesday. Rep. Walt Leger, who...
St. Bernard Parish Council discusses new Nunez Community College program May 22, 2013
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The Guardian, UK

Rafsanjani blocked from running for president May 21, 2013
List of eight candidates allowed to run in race to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad excludes two leading figuresAkbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the leading opposition-backed candidate in Iran's presidential election, was disqualified on Tuesday from standing in a blow to those hoping for significant change when Mahmoud Ahmadinejad leaves office.Iranian state-run t […]
French historian kills himself at Notre Dame after gay marriage rant May 21, 2013
Far-right essayist Dominique Venner, 78, shoots himself at altar after writing blogpost condemning same-sex marriage law A far-right French historian has killed himself at the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after declaring that more radical action was needed in opposition to same-sex marriage in France.Dominique Venner, 78, walked into the building a […]
Nigerian military in heavy fighting with Boko Haram militants May 21, 2013
Army says it has faced fierce resistance in its offensive against Islamist insurgents who are armed with weapons from LibyaNigeria's military has been involved in heavy fighting with Islamist insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons from Libya as it steps up an offensive aimed at flushing out Boko Haram from its north-eastern bases."They have be […]
Dumbass: Ai Weiwei releases heavy metal music video May 22, 2013
Chinese artist says single is a way of venting the trauma he experienced while held in detention by the stateGangnam style it ain't, but one of the most hotly anticipated musical releases of the summer has finally emerged blinking into the glare of international attention: Ai Weiwei's heavy-metal single Dumbass.The Chinese artist and activist portr […]
Ai Weiwei: Dumbass – music video May 22, 2013
Music video for Dumbass, a new heavy metal song by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei
Xbox One: Microsoft reveals new console that 'changes everything' May 22, 2013
First major revamp of Xbox since 2005 integrates TV, internet and gaming in what Microsoft describes as 'rocket-science stuff'Microsoft revealed a new Xbox console on Tuesday that not only integrates TV, internet and gaming, but also will measure your heartbeat and recognise your voice.The company said the Xbox One will revolutionise its users […]
Oklahoma tornado – in pictures May 21, 2013
Photo coverage of the powerful tornado that has torn through the Oklahoma City suburb of MooreJoanna Ruck
Oklahoma rescuers comb wreckage for survivors in wake of savage tornado May 21, 2013
Officials searching through the rubble revise death toll in Moore down from 51 to 24, saying every home has been searched at least onceRescue workers were scaling back their search for survivors amid the devastation wrought by one of the most powerful tornadoes in modern US history on Tuesday.Hundreds of US National Guard, police and medical staff spent the […]

The BBC

US tornado rescue effort nears end May 22, 2013
The rescue effort after the Oklahoma twister that killed 24 people nears an end, as it emerges the storm was more powerful than thought.
US immigration bill passes hurdle May 22, 2013
A sweeping immigration bill that would offer a chance of citizenship to millions living in the US illegally takes a stride forward in Congress.
Notre-Dame suicide a 'political act' May 22, 2013
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to the man who killed himself in the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying it was a "political act".
Tax and energy to dominate EU summit May 22, 2013
EU leaders will seek to curb tax evasion, which costs EU states 1tn euros a year, and bring down energy prices to boost competition.
Spanish couple kidnapped in Colombia May 21, 2013
Two Spanish tourists are kidnapped in north-western Colombia while driving to a tourist attraction in La Guajira, near the Venezuelan border.
Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim May 21, 2013
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Key pair barred from Iran election May 21, 2013
Two prominent figures in Iran, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, are barred from standing in next month's presidential election.
Syria and Israel in exchange of fire May 21, 2013
Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.

The Independent, UK

Oklahoma tornado: ‘Our hearts are broken. This is bigger than anything I’ve ever seen. It’s huge. It’s horrific’ May 21, 2013
They are the lucky ones along Telephone Road close to Main St in Moore, Oklahoma. Their homes are spattered all over as if by a giant muck spreader, but they are still standing, Two more blocks, however, at SW 4th Street, you cross the boundary that divides the spared from the destroyed, the still living from the dead or missing.
Oklahoma tornado latest: Obama pledges support for 'as long as it takes' to rebuild the suburb of Moore May 21, 2013
As the frantic rescue work continued in Moore, President Obama promised that the federal government would get everything needed “right away” to victims of the devastating tornado that struck on Monday afternoon, killing at least 24 people.
Video: Amateur footage captures Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013
Terrifying amateur footage has captured the monster tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City surburbs, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
Oklahoma tornado: The storm was a monster - even for Tornado Alley May 21, 2013
The people of Moore know a twister when they see one. On 3 May 1999, an EF-5 storm tore through the Oklahoma suburb, killing 36 people and injuring 583. So when a dark, spinning cloud appeared in the skies to the southwest on Monday afternoon, they were prepared - or so they thought. The tornado touched down at 2.46pm.
Oklahoma tornado: The people of Moore thought they were prepared for twisters. They were wrong May 21, 2013
The people of Moore know a twister when they see one. On 3 May 1999, an EF-5 storm tore through the Oklahoma suburb, killing 36 people and injuring 583. So when a dark, spinning cloud appeared in the skies to the southwest on Monday afternoon, they were prepared - or so they thought. The tornado touched down at 2.46pm.
Early summit date set for US and China May 21, 2013
China’s new leader, Xi Jinping, will confer with President Barack Obama next month in California, months earlier than expected, as both sides seek to stem a drift in relations troubled by issues from cyber-spying to North Korea.
Oklahoma tornado: Timeline of events May 21, 2013
Video: Oklahoma tornado survivors share their stories May 21, 2013
Survivors of the massive tornado that has wreaked havoc on Oklahoma have shared their experiences.

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