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5 hrs ago | Washington Times

Embassy Row

The Vatican's new ambassador to the United States was at the center of explosive allegations about corruption at the Holy See just before Pope Benedict XVI sent him to Washington.

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Related Topix: Pope Benedict XVI, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, The Untouchables

9 hrs ago | Variety

'Marbles' bags director

"La Vie en rose" helmer Olivier Dahan has come on board to direct "Un sac de billes" , a WWII-set adventure drama based on Holocaust survivor Joseph Joffo's memoirs.

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Related Topix: The Untouchables

17 hrs ago | Lansing State Journal

Portland grads can apply for financial aid

The deadline for graduating seniors to apply for financial aid via the FAFSA is fast approaching.

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Related Topix: Portland, MI, Ionia County, MI, Eastern Standard Time, Ionia, MI

21 hrs ago | Softpedia

Amnesia 1.3.5

Many software titles on Mac OS come with the uninstall directions of simply "Drag the application to the Trash and empty it". In reality, this often leaves many related files on the computer taking up valuable hard drive space.

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Related Topix: The Untouchables

Sat Feb 11, 2012

Lexington Herald-Leader

Merlene Davis: Step team builds school pride, self-esteem

Non-competitive show with 13 middle and high school teams from Cincinnati, Owensboro, Richmond, Versailles, Louisville and Lexington, and possibly teams from area colleges.

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Related Topix: Lexington, KY, Education Etc., The Untouchables, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Louisville, KY

Fri Feb 10, 2012

Lifestyles

Mistakes and Mercy

In Old Testament times, justice and law worked on the principle of "An eye for an eye." . It was a little like the "Wild West" where scores were settled personally between families.

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Related Topix: The Israelites

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Examiner.com

Woodstock's Tribute to One Love Celebrates Bob Marley

Though his songs are simple, Bob Marley's messages were clear - there is always hope for love, unity, and peace when you choose to include them in your life.

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Related Topix: Reggae, Bob Marley, Theater, Arts, B.I.G.

The Georgia Straight

presents the Skatalites with guests Tonye Aganaba and the Foundation

Melo Productions has announced that Jamaican ska legends the Skatalites-joined by guests Tonye Aganaba and the Foundation-will perform at Venue on Thursday, April 19.

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Related Topix: The Skatalites, Prince Buster

Star Tribune

The Big Gigs for the week of 2/10

It took him 10 years to complete it, but Martin Zellar just put out the best record of his 25-year career.

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Related Topix: 9, B.I.G., Texas, Country, Kelly Willis, Trailer Trash, Music, Entertainment

ANSA.it

Vatican denies financial corruption, obstruction accusations

Nei luoghi di 'Midnight in Paris': per chi, dopo il cinema, corso a comprare un biglietto aereo per la Ville Lumire - Vatican City, February 9 - The Catholic Church on Thursday refuted allegations broadcast on Italian TV channel La7 that it operated a bank or that it obstructed investigations into alleged financial corruption.

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Related Topix: The Untouchables, Entertainment, Drama, Television

The Morning Call

Concerts going on sale in Allentown and Philadelphia

RiverJazz, with Walter Trout & the Radicals , Preservation Hall Jazz Band , Lynnie Godfrey Big Band , Bela Fleck & The Marcus Roberts Trio , Kevin Eubanks Band , Musikfest Cafe, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, http://www.artsquest.org . Tickets, at various prices, on sale to members Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. and ... (more)

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, Allentown, PA, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Jazz, The English Beat, Music, Entertainment

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Daily Mail

As plans are revealed for a Jubilee pop concert, try our quiz

The Jubilee concert which will be held outside Buckingham Palace on June 4 will feature some of music's biggest names, from all six decades of the Queen's reign.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Cliff Richard, Elton John, Madness, Arts, Opera, Celebrities, Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell

NJ.com

English Beat, Psychedelic Furs, Pat Metheny added to Musikfest Cafe lineup

Jazz virtuoso guitarist Pat Metheny, The English Beat and Psychedelic Furs, the Happy Together Tour 2012 and Lynnie Godfrey have been added to Musikfest Cafe's 2012 lineup, according to a news release.

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Related Topix: The Beat, The English Beat, The Psychedelic Furs, Pop/Rock, Pat Metheny, Jazz, The Monkees, Music, Entertainment

Ultimate-guitar.com

Complete Madness Reviews, Madness, Compact Discs

Released: Apr 23, 1982 Genre: Ska/Pop Label: Stiff Records Number Of Tracks: 16 It is really a compilation of Madness' hits - bringing out the best songs of theirs.

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Related Topix: Madness

Tue Feb 07, 2012

STAR 101.9

Madness

Along with the Specials, Madness were one of the leading bands of the ska revival of the late '70s and early '80s. As their career progressed, Madness branched away from their trademark "nutty sound" and incorporated large elements of Motown, soul, and British pop.

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Related Topix: Madness, The Specials

USA Today

'Wonder Women' needs your help

Today The Beat points out that one of the most intriguing flicks on this year's South by Southwest lineup, Wonder Women! , is having trouble getting completed.

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Related Topix: The Beat

CBC News

Paul McCartney to play Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert

Paul McCartney, seen performing in Moscow in December, will headline the Queen's diamond jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace on June 4. The former Beatle, who released a new album of standards entitled Kisses On The Bottom on Tuesday, will join prestigious company onstage, with Elton John, Annie Lennox, Lang Lang and Shirley Bassey among the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Take that, Madness

ContactMusic.com

Elton John - Sir Elton John Added To Royal Gig As Mccartney And Bassey Are Confirmed

Home > News > Elton John > Elton John News > Sir Elton John Added To Royal Gig As Mccartney And Bassey Are Confirmed Picture: Elton John and David Furnish The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel - Arrivals Los Angeles, California .... Sir Elton John will perform for Queen Elizabeth Ii at her upcoming Diamond Jubilee ... (more)

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Related Topix: Elizabeth Ii, Pop/Rock, Cliff Richard, Madness

Hollywood Reporter

'Untouchables' named Best French Film of the Year at Globes du Cristal Ceremony

Omar Sy took the Best Actor Prize and Poliss stars Marina Fois and Karin Viard shared the Best Actress award at the ceremony in Paris on Monday night.

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Related Topix: Declaration of War, Omar Sy, The Untouchables, Karin Viard, The Artist, Movies, Entertainment

Mon Feb 06, 2012

KOST-FM Glendale

Fine Young Cannibals

When the Beat split in 1983, it came as a surprise to guitarist Dave Cox and bassist David Steele.

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Related Topix: The Beat, Fine Young Cannibals, Pop/Rock

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