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A Little Sunday Music, “Morning Has Broken,” Cat Stevens (aka Yusuf Islam), from “Teaser and the Firecat,” 1971

• November 25, 2012 • 1 Comment

Posted in Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam), Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Islam/Sufism, Love, Music, Religion, The Mainstream Media (MSM), United Kingdom
Tags: "Morning Has Broken", BBC Radio 5 Live, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Eleanor Farjeon, Love, Lyrics, Paul Samwell-Smith, Rick Wakeman, Singer Songwriter, Songwriting, The Seventies, Yusef Islam

Friday Night Music, October 16: Joni Mitchell, “California,” Live, 1970

• October 16, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in Books, Celebrities/Royals, History, Joni Mitchell, Love, Music
Tags: "Girls Like Us", "Rolling Stone", 1970, BBC, Biology is Destiny, California, Carly Simon, Carole King, Graham Nash, Hear Music, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Sheila Weller, Starbucks, The California Dream, The Seventies

Friday Night Music, July 3: Laura Nyro, “Save the Country”

• July 3, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Celebrities/Royals, Laura Nyro, Love, Music, Sexuality, The Economy
Tags: "Stoned Soul Picnic: The Best of Laura Nyro", Barack Obama, Blacks, Carly Simon, Carole King, Curtis Mayfield, David Bianchini, Franklin Roosevelt, Gil Bianchini, Girl Groups, John Coltrane, Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, Lesbians, Maria Desiderio, Pinnacle, Richie Havens, Students, The Fifth Dimension, The Sixties, Vietnam, Women

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Live Coronavirus Updates and News May 26, 2020
About a dozen states are seeing an uptick in cases. California is in “economic free fall” after its early shutdown. After President Trump appeared to mock Joseph R. Biden Jr. for wearing a mask, the former vice president said, “You’re supposed to lead by example.”
A Pandemic Bright Spot: In Many Places, Less Crime May 26, 2020
The absence of people outdoors has produced a rare positive payoff in most American cities, big and small.
The Price of a Virus Lockdown: Economic ‘Free Fall’ in California May 26, 2020
California’s strengths — as a hub for commerce, tourism and education in the Pacific Rim — have become liabilities in the pandemic.
Even on Memorial Day, ‘You Can’t Escape’ Coronavirus May 26, 2020
At beaches, seaside arcades and other attractions, many people hoped to turn the page from the past few months. Still, moving past the pandemic is a long way off.
House to Vote on Limiting F.B.I. Power to Collect Americans’ Internet Data May 26, 2020
Lawmakers compromised on an ambiguously worded amendment that narrows a failed but popular Senate proposal.
Twitter Refutes Inaccuracies in Trump’s Tweets for First Time May 26, 2020
Twitter added a link to two of President Trump’s tweets in which he had made false claims about mail-in ballots, urging people to “get the facts.”
Union Insists Actors Shouldn’t Work Till Epidemic Is ‘Under Control’ May 26, 2020
Actors’ Equity Association, which represents 51,000 theater performers and stage managers, lays out guidelines aimed to keep its members safe.
Britain, Host of U.N. Climate Talks, Proposes Full-Year Pandemic Delay May 26, 2020
The postponement, expected to be approved, could result in national recovery plans with high environmental costs, some diplomats say.

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Coronavirus live news: Putin says Russia past peak of outbreak despite highest daily death toll May 26, 2020
WHO warns of second peak as global cases pass 5.5m; Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar denies picnic with friends was rule breach; world health leaders urge green recoveryGlobal report: ‘disaster’ looms as WHO warns of second peakLeo Varadkar denies picnic with friends broke Covid-19 rulesPolice open investigation into Dominic Cummings US coronavirus updates - liv […]
Tory unrest increases pressure on PM to sack Dominic Cummings May 26, 2020
Extraordinary party revolt and public criticisms reflect anger over aide’s lockdown breachesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson faced an extraordinary and growing revolt from within his own party on Tuesday over his refusal to sack his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, for breaching lockdown rules.On a day of dramatic dev […]
Global report: Germany to relax travel curbs as Spain mourns Covid-19 victims May 26, 2020
France defends tracking app amid privacy concerns and Hungary aims to lift state of emergencyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDenmark has made it easier for cross-border couples separated from their partners by lockdown to meet again, while Germany is expected to allow travel to 31 European countries from mid-June, as EU countries […]
Coronavirus US live: Trump pushes conspiracy theory and mask politics as death toll approaches 100,000 May 26, 2020
President refuses to denounce debunked claims against ScarboroughNew York governor will meet US president on WednesdayTrump and Biden at center of battle over mask-wearingWashington DC reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time since MarchWhy first US coronavirus death may for ever go unmarkedCoronavirus – latest global updatesGet a fresh perspective on […]
FBI investigating death of black man after footage shows officer kneeling on his neck May 26, 2020
George Floyd told Minneapolis police ‘I cannot breathe’Four officers involved in Floyd’s death firedThe FBI and authorities in Minnesota have launched investigations into the death of an African American man after an incident, captured on video, in which a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground.In the footage the man, late […]
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time May 26, 2020
Presidential tweets on mail-in voting now include link with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency, Trump has used his Twitter account to threaten a world leader with war, ampli […]
China's military says it is prepared to protect security in Hong Kong, as protests grow May 26, 2020
PLA commander says 10,000 troops are prepared to ‘safeguard’ city’s sovereignty as Beijing warns against ‘underestimating’ ChinaChina’s military is ready and able to “safeguard” Chinese sovereignty in Hong Kong, the commander of the city-based garrison has said, amid growing anger at Beijing’s plans to bypass Hong Kong’s legislature and impose national secur […]
Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface in resurfaced SNL sketch May 26, 2020
Late-night host said he ‘made a terrible decision’ after clip of him impersonating Chris Rock in 2000 went viralLate-night TV host and comedian Jimmy Fallon has apologized for appearing in blackface during a Saturday Night Live sketch two decades ago after a clip went viral on social media and triggered a storm of protest.In the sketch, broadcast in 2000, Fa […]

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Four Minnesota cops fired after death of unarmed black man May 26, 2020
The FBI investigates Minneapolis police after video shows man being arrested saying "I can't breathe".
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning May 26, 2020
This is the first time the social media company has placed a marker on one of President Trump’s tweets.
Coronavirus: France announces €8bn rescue plan for car industry May 26, 2020
President Emmanuel Macron wants France to become the top producer of clean vehicles in Europe.
Epic 7,500-mile cuckoo migration wows scientists May 26, 2020
Scientists have tracked a cuckoo's migratory flight from Africa to its breeding ground in Mongolia.
Coronavirus: Denmark opens borders to divided lovers May 26, 2020
Boyfriends and girlfriends living in Germany and the Nordic countries can visit partners in Denmark.
US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries' May 26, 2020
Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.
JK Rowling unveils The Ickabog, her first non-Harry Potter children's book May 26, 2020
The Ickabog is her first non-Harry Potter children's story, and will be published in instalments.
Costa Rica celebrates first same-sex weddings May 26, 2020
The country is the first in Central America to allow same-sex couples to marry in landmark ruling.