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MUSIC AND RADIO SEMINAR JANUARY 16, 2010...SAVE THE DATE

Hello to my music and radio family. Sorry for the mass email but iIwanted to put this out there for you to consider. Please get back to me as soon as possible if you would like to participate in some way. On January 16, 2010 I will be holding my second music and radio conference at Carnegie-Mellon University where my radio program originates from. At this time I inviting all of you to take an active part if you can. I am seeking participants on panels covering Jazz, Blues, R&B, Reggae/World… Continue

Added by Kevin Amos on November 20, 2009 at 2:35pm — No Comments

Palestinians call for EU to back independence

Palestinians have formally asked the European Union to urge the UN security council to recognise a fully independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in response to the current impasse in peace negotiations with Israel.

Saeb Erakat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, confirmed that the request to the EU was made on Monday as Israeli ministers repeated warnings that any unilateral moves would trigger counter-measures that could include the annexation of more of the occupied West Ban

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Added by bloglist on November 16, 2009 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Golden Triangle Tours in India

The sunbeams make its surface brighter. The moonlit creates a gleaming aura. Diversity creates joyful ambiance. Culture & tradition enthralls us. And the time bends to the glory it beholds. History summons us. I am talking about a popular north Indian travel circuit – golden triangle. This fascinating travel circuit plays a major role in the boom of Indian tourism appealing travellers from all over the world for golden triangl… Continue

Added by Rajesh Kumar on November 16, 2009 at 10:20am — No Comments

Data Visualization- Making Data Easily Accessible

Data visualization is one of the most used modern technologies by the entrepreneurs and businessman to give the boost to their business strategies. It is not only used in the business but infact this technology is used in each and every field to make the difficult tasks easier and more elegant and understandable by the common people. Most of the people use it for the gain benefit in the field of business. People doing online business, website designing companies, entrepreneurs, business man, mar… Continue

Added by neelam on November 14, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments

Rajasthan Tours and Travel- Amazingly Delightful

Rajasthan is one of the most beautiful tours and travel destination of India. It is visited by tourists from all the nook and corner of the world to enjoy holidays in a delightful way. Globally famous for its royal charm, picturesque landscapes, rich culture and customs, fairs and festivals, etc Rajasthan beauty is unmatched to the other tourist destination of the world. Its splendor of architectural beauty is still tempts tourist to visit Rajasthan time and again from all over the world. Rajas… Continue

Added by neelam on November 14, 2009 at 9:41am — No Comments

Balloon boy parents face sentence in December

FORT COLLINS (Reuters) - The parents of a Colorado boy whose apparent brush with death in a helium balloon transfixed millions pleaded guilty on Friday to staging a publicity-seeking hoax and will be sentenced next month.

Richard and Mayumi Heene pleaded guilty to a felony and a misdemeanor and will be sentenced on December 23.

The case has sparked outrage over the amount of money spent on a rescue attempt for the six-year-old child, dubbed "balloon boy," after live television i

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Added by bloglist on November 13, 2009 at 10:38pm — No Comments

Balloon boy parents face sentence in December

Richard and Mayumi Heene pleaded guilty to a felony and a misdemeanor and will be sentenced on December 23.

The case has sparked outrage over the amount of money spent on a rescue attempt for the six-year-old child, dubbed "balloon boy," after live television i

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Added by bloglist on November 13, 2009 at 10:38pm — No Comments

Palin in book: McCain aides kept me 'bottled up'

The rumors are true, according to Sarah Palin: The McCain-Palin campaign was not a happy family. In Palin's new memoir, "Going Rogue," she confirms reports of tension between her aides and those of the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain. The vice presidential candidate confirms that she had wanted to speak on election night, but was denied the chance and says she was kept "bottled up" from reporters during the campaign.

Palin also writes harshly of CBS anchor Kati

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Added by bloglist on November 13, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Impressions from 30.Leverkusener Jazztage 2009 !

Enjoy the Impressions from the 30.Lev.Jazztage 07.-15.Nov.2009 Image Hosted by ImageShack.us

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Added by Schrubbel on November 12, 2009 at 6:17pm — No Comments

Antoinette Manganas's duet with Howard Hewett..

Many thanks to Terence Jackson and Mike Scott Jazz show for featuring my duet "WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE" with the soulful Howard Hewett!! Please follow link and call in! http://wjacksonandassociates.com/2009/11/the-mike-scott-jazz-show-features-the-music-of-antoinette/ Continue

Added by Antoinette Manganas on November 11, 2009 at 2:18pm — No Comments

BLUES ORPHANS at Hilltoppers Pub (Troy Hill) NOV 20, 2009

HILLTOPPERS PUB hosts The Blues Orphans Friday NOVEMBER 20, 2009. 9:00 to 1:00 1700 Lowrie Street PGH; PA. 15090 TROY HILL 412-322-3676 The Blues Orphans are: Bob Gabig (guitar/vocals) ~ Andy Gabig (harmonica) ~ Joe Briggs (upright bass) ~ Mark Custer (coronet) ~ Nelson Harrison (Trombone/TromBetto) ~ Dave Yoho (drums) Celebrating 30 years! Our most current CD release; "Root Rot" and our se… Continue

Added by Dave Yoho on November 9, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Looking For A Jazz Korg X3

Hey Hey, Looking for a KORG X3 - To put in some vintage sounds into my mixing and tracks for an upcoming project. Make sure the old school disc drive works as well. Get back to me if you own one and want to sell it. If you are shipping to me = a hard case is a must. You can hear a sample of this powerful ma… Continue

Added by damir on November 7, 2009 at 10:52pm — No Comments

Pitt Jazz Week 2009

Pitt Jazz Week 2009 to Feature Community Outreach Activities, Lecture, Film, and Nov. 7 Concert International jazz masters to perform at 39th annual event PITTSBURGH-Jazz enthusiasts from throughout the region will be on the University of Pittsburgh campus Nov. 3 though Nov. 7 for the 39th annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert, the longest-running event of its kind in the United States. A stellar group of international jazz musicians will hold free on-campus lecture/demonstrations, visit area s… Continue

Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on November 7, 2009 at 5:16am — No Comments

Kenny Fisher plays with the angels; Pittsburgh jazz icon passes at 69

The New Pittsburgh Courier Written by Christian Morrow - Courier Staff Writer Thursday, 05 November 2009 13:12 Kenny Fisher didn’t talk much, but his saxophone spoke volumes to those lucky enough to have heard him play. “Fish,” as his friends called him, was one of the last links to Pittsburgh’s heyday as a jazz mecca—he knew everyone and played everywhere; the Loendi Club, the Hurricane and the old Crawford Grill. On Oct. 25, after a lengthy battle with cancer, Fisher played his last solo, he… Continue

Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on November 6, 2009 at 6:26am — No Comments

John "Squirrel" Mosley

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09308/1010526-388.stm?cmpid=newspanel0 Great article on Squirrel, along with 2 great videos. Continue

Added by PT on November 4, 2009 at 5:35pm — 1 Comment

Kenny Fisher

Kenny was one of a kind . He always was helpful and humble with me. I just found out tha he passed an am lost for words . All I will say now is that Heaven has another music master. Peaceful Rhythms Allways, Harold Walker Continue

Added by Harold Walker on November 3, 2009 at 12:32am — No Comments

RIP Fish

I just recieved word of the transition of Pittsburgh saxophonist Kenny 'Fish' Fisher. I have known fish for over thirty years, meeting him as a child taking lessons at the Homewood-Brushton Jazz Workshop. I later studied with him as he gave improvisation lessons at the Homewood Carnegie Library. Fish was an excellent player, respected and liked by everyone. As a young man he got to practice with John Coltrane while he was in Pittsburgh on a date at the Crawford Grill. He was also a contemporary… Continue

Added by TLed on October 28, 2009 at 3:16pm — 2 Comments

Introduction to Hostelling

This is my first post and i would enjoy to write a few sentences about hostels. Hostels are a fantastic way to see the world on a low budget. From the cheapest to the more grand there is something to accommodate every taste and budget. The important thing about youth hostel is that tons of college students flock to them as they are cheap and fun so there is continuously plenty of student travelers around to party with! In most every other part of the plane… Continue

Added by Peter on October 27, 2009 at 10:51pm — No Comments

Standy Staley

I want to tell the organizers and everyone that attended Sandy;s memorial service tonite, that I am very sorry I could not attend.,. I have been battling a stomach virus all weekend and today was the worst day. I wanted to spare all that attended my germs!!!! I am,however very sad at the loss of a fantastic musician and great friend. Sandy was sure a pioneer for women in jazz and I thank her for that. I know wherever she goes, she will carry on a legacy of truly talented singers and musicians… Continue

Added by Anne Annie Friedland on October 27, 2009 at 1:26am — 1 Comment

R&B and Jazz session at Tana's Ethiopian cusien

Come sit in and jam with me and the band at Tana's Ethiopian Cuisine on 5929 Baum Blvd in Pittsburgh every Wed from 8 to 11pm, bring you ax, some tallent and enjoy some good music with good people. http://www.tanaethiopiancuisine.com/menu.html Continue

Added by John Hall Jr on October 21, 2009 at 8:48pm — No Comments