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Some Thursday Love: ConFunkShun, “Fun, Fun, Fun” or “Ffun” (Extended Version)

• July 26, 2012 • Comments Off

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Tags: African Americans, Blacks, California, ConFunkShun, Felton Pilate, Ffun, Louis McCall, Mercury Records, Murder, Stax Records, The Eighties, The Seventies, United States, Vallejo, Vallejo California

A Little Sunday Music: Spanky and Our Gang, “Sunday Mornin'”

• April 3, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Cancer, Class, Cultural History, Health, Love, Music, Sexuality, Spanky & Our Gang, Television, Television Series, Who I Am, Wisconsin
Tags: "Sunday Mornin'", Cass Elliot, Dancing in the Street, FM, Folk Rock, Growing Up, Hippies, Intimacy, iPod, John Seiter, Left Coast, Love, Malcolm Hale, Mercury Records, Mornings, Oz Bach, Paul Bach, Perry Como, Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Spanky and Our Gang, Spanky McFarlane, Sundays, The Left Coast, The Midwest, The Right Coast, The Sixties, United States

Friday Night Music Doubleheader, April 23, 2010: “If I Ever Lose This Heaven” 1974, and “Love, I Never Had It So Good” 1978, Quincy Jones and Company

• April 24, 2010 • Comments Off

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Tags: "Body Heat", "Sounds...And Stuff Like That", "You've Got It Bad Girl", African Americans, Al Jarreau, Arranger, Blacks, Danceable Jazz, Fusion, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Musicians, Leon Ware, Mercury Records, Mikell's, Minnie Riperton, New York, Pam Sawyer, Patti Austin, Producer, Quincy Jones, Richard Tee, Session Musicians, Smooth Jazz, Songwriter, Soul, Studio Musicians, Tom Bahler, Wynton Marsalis

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The New York Times

In Baltimore and Beyond, a Stolen N.S.A. Tool Wreaks Havoc May 25, 2019
American cities are being hijacked with an N.S.A. cyberweapon that has already done billions of dollars in damage overseas. The N.S.A. will say nothing.
Hate Comes to Dayton, and Dayton Unites Against It May 26, 2019
Hundreds of demonstrators far outnumbered the nine white supremacists who held a rally outside the city’s courthouse.
Amanda Eller, Hiker Lost in Hawaii Forest, Is Found Alive After 17 Days May 25, 2019
Amanda Eller, 35, said she had started a short hike in a vast forest preserve on Maui when she lost her way.
Federal Judge Blocks Part of Trump’s Plan to Build Border Wall May 25, 2019
A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction against the administration that prevents it from redirecting funds to build the wall.
Man Convicted in Deadly Church Shooting in Tennessee May 24, 2019
Emanuel K. Samson, 27, was found guilty of first-degree murder and more than 40 other criminal counts related to a 2017 shooting that left one person dead and seven others wounded.
She Nearly Drowned in a Flood. Then Came the Tornado. May 26, 2019
Olivia Rogers has had a tough week.
He Claimed He Caught a Record-Breaking Fish. Now He’s Being Called a Liar. May 25, 2019
Anglers are fiercely protective of fishing records. When Tom Volk caught a huge walleye in North Dakota, it led to social media outcry and a criminal investigation.
Utah Judge Suspended Without Pay After Critical Quips About Trump May 25, 2019
Judge Michael Kwan of Municipal Justice Court in Taylorsville, Utah, had said he was joking about President Trump and that he had a right to free speech.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Bourbon Street reconstruction cost doubles, start of 2nd half delayed to May 2018 August 23, 2017
Final cost has jumped from original estimate of $6 million to over $13 million.
Should Congress ban the use of government shutdowns? February 12, 2019
Several pieces of legislation have been proposed to make shutdowns obsolete, but many lawmakers want the threat to negotiate with.
Should navigation apps warn when police are nearby? February 11, 2019
Some navigations apps do more than tell you when to turn left or right; they tell you when you're approaching a police checkpoint.
Was Matthew Whitaker disrespectful in his Congressional hearing? February 9, 2019
With days left before the Senate votes to confirm his successor William Barr, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was called in to answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee
Should Ralph Northam resign? February 5, 2019
The governor initially admitted to being in the photo and apologized, only to recant the next day.
Should former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz actually run for president? January 31, 2019
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to explore a run for president.
Is it realistic to save money after college? January 28, 2019
Experts say that you should aim to save 25 percent of your gross pay by your early twenties and the equivalent of your annual salary by your thirties.
Can Democratic presidential nominees outrun their baggage? January 23, 2019
As the Democratic field for president becomes more crowded every day, every life decision and each vote is coming under intense scrutiny.

The Guardian, UK

Final votes cast as EU awaits parliamentary election results May 26, 2019
France, Germany, Italy and others go to polls on Sunday, with gains expected for nationalist partiesToday’s politics news - live updatesThe western world’s largest democratic exercise is nearing its finale as tens of millions of EU citizens in 21 countries go to the polls on Sunday, the last of four days of voting in European parliament elections that will s […]
Jews in Germany warned of risks of wearing kippah cap in public May 26, 2019
Government commissioner says lifting of inhibitions and rise of uncouthness are factors behind rising incidence of antisemitismGermany’s government commissioner on antisemitism has warned Jews about the potential dangers of wearing the traditional kippah cap in the face of rising anti-Jewish attacks.“I cannot advise Jews to wear the kippah everywhere all the […]
Michael Gove joins crowded Tory leadership race – live news May 26, 2019
Follow live updates as the battle to lead the Conservative party is played out in a round of broadcast interviews with some of the key contenders 9.55am BST Esther McVey has said there will be no further extensions and the UK will leave the EU on 31 October 31, with or without a deal. The former work and pensions secretary told Sky’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday th […]
Trump brushes off North Korea's launch of 'some small weapons' May 26, 2019
President says recent missile tests bother some people, but not him, and praises regime for calling Joe Biden ‘a fool of low IQ’Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about North Korea’s recent missile tests, calling them “small weapons”, a day after his national security adviser said there was no doubt the launches violated UN security council resolutions.The […]
Papua New Guinea's prime minister, Peter O’Neill, resigns May 26, 2019
Parliament in turmoil as O’Neill speaks of a ‘need for change’ after series of high-profile defectionsPeter O’Neill, the prime minister of Papua New Guinea, has resigned after weeks of high-level defections from his ruling party.O’Neill told a news conference in Port Moresby that recent changes to political allegiances in parliament had shown a “need for cha […]
Real IRA founder who plotted bombing while Prince Charles was in Ireland dies in prison May 26, 2019
Seamus McGrane died from a suspected heart attack while serving an 11½-year sentence for directing terrorismOne of the founders of the Real IRA, who planned a bomb attack during Prince Charles’s visit to Ireland in 2015, has died in prison.Seamus McGrane died from a suspected heart attack while serving an 11½-year sentence for directing terrorism, the Irish […]
Russia launches new nuclear-powered icebreaker in bid to open up Arctic May 26, 2019
Russia is overhauling ports as it readies for more traffic via Northern Sea Route due to warmer climate cycles Russia launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker on Saturday, part of an ambitious programme to renew and expand its fleet of the vessels in order to improve its ability to tap the Arctic’s commercial potential. The ship, dubbed the Ural and which was f […]
Sajid Javid condemned for ‘criminalising’ fighters against Isis May 26, 2019
Families of those killed say the home secretary must distinguish between jihadists and others fighting with Kurdish forcesMore than 40 international volunteers – a third of them British – who fought in Syria against the Islamic State terror group have written to the home secretary, Sajid Javid, to condemn his plans to prosecute UK citizens who remain in the […]

The BBC

Trump dismisses North Korean tests of 'some small weapons' May 26, 2019
On a state visit to Japan, the US president put himself at odds with his hosts and his own advisers.
German Jews warned not to wear kippas after rise in anti-Semitism May 26, 2019
An official advises Jews against wearing traditional skullcaps following a sharp rise in anti-Semitism.
Venezuela crisis: Delegates to meet for Norway peace talks May 26, 2019
Government and opposition delegates are returning to Norway to try to resolve the political crisis.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill resigns May 26, 2019
Peter O'Neill stands down after a series of defections from his government to the opposition.
Divorce referendum: Ireland votes to liberalise laws May 26, 2019
Referendum voters overwhelmingly back changes to the constitution to make divorce easier.
Rescued hiker: 'It came down to life and death and I had to chose' May 26, 2019
A hiker who was found alive more than two weeks after she went missing in Hawaii speaks from hospital.
Cannes: Palme d'Or goes to Bong Joon-ho's Parasite May 25, 2019
The South Korean director won the prestigious award for his dark comedy thriller, Parasite.
Moby-Natalie Portman row: 'Inconsiderate' DJ apologises May 25, 2019
The actress denied dating Moby as a teenager, and called his behaviour "inappropriate".