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Living in the Land of Make Believe: The Good News

Living in the Land of Make Believe: The Good News
*I don’t think I’ve seen television news since November 2010. I’ve been on a bit of a diet as far as the news is concerned, instead of digesting all the garbage they’re creating. Quite frankly, I was so sick of all the bad news. Children, mothers, fathers, daughters, cousins being killed or injured. Animals being [...]

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Trouble for Detroit? Gen Y’s Favorite Cars Are Foreign

Trouble for Detroit? Gen Y’s Favorite Cars Are Foreign
A new study of Gen Y drivers’ preferences looks like more bad news for the Detroit automakers.

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Female country legends take center stage in new production

Female country legends take center stage in new production
Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre revue features the music of Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Dottie West and Skeeter Davis Halfway through its 32nd season, the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre at Ferrum College is debuting a new production. The musical revue showcases country classics, and a heavenly cast of characters.

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Thousands pour into French Quarter for huge fireworks display

Thousands pour into French Quarter for huge fireworks display
Tania Dall / Eyewitness News NEW ORLEANS — The Steamboat Natchez belted out patriotic tunes, joining musical acts throughout the French Quarter this Independence Day. “We often do come for July 4th and just love to be with the crowd, and the Quarter, and the music, and the good food of course.” Dancers and spectators braved the scorching heat all in the name of patriotism. “We got our …

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10-inch Galaxy Tab to get TouchWiz, other updates

10-inch Galaxy Tab to get TouchWiz, other updates
The 10-inch model of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab is due to receive a slew up updates soon, including the TouchWiz interface, more preloaded apps, and better mobile printing.

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Jazzin’ on Jefferson kicks off today at noon

Jazzin’ on Jefferson kicks off today at noon
Detroit – The sounds of jazz music will fill the streets of Detroit today during the eighth annual Jazzin’ on Jefferson.

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Sangre Chronicle > News > Red River Arts Festival brings wines of all flavors to town

Sangre Chronicle > News > Red River Arts Festival brings wines of all flavors to town
David Arnold of Wines of the San Juan serves samples at the Fine Arts and Wine Festival in Red River. You know you’re in New Mexico when even the wine is made with green chiles.

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Explore bluegrass roots on Virginia’s Crooked Road

Explore bluegrass roots on Virginia’s Crooked Road
The 253-mile stretch of highway through Appalachia’s rural and rugged Southwest corner introduces visitors to that are warm, gracious and fiercely proud of a music now celebrated in recording studios, concert halls and events around the world.

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Justin Timberlake part of group buying MySpace from News Corp. for $35M

Justin Timberlake part of group buying MySpace from News Corp. for $35M
News Corp. has sold struggling social networking site MySpace for $35 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. The deal values MySpace at a fraction of what News Corp. paid for the site six years ago.

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Specific Media Acquires Myspace from News Corporation

Specific Media Acquires Myspace from News Corporation
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Specific Media, a digital media company, today announced it has acquired Myspace from News Corporation. As part of the agreement, News Corporation will take a minority equity stake in Specific Media. Additional terms of the agreement are confidential and will not be disclosed. “Myspace is a recognized leader that has pioneered the social media space. The company has …

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