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Blacks Respond to Planned Charlotte Bobcats Sale
Though many African American Charlotteans want Robert Johnson's Charlotte Bobcats to remain a minority-owned team, most blacks just want a winning team.
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Early Influences, Part II: The Legends
A look at five of Rock's founding fathers who sent countless performers on their way and set the stage for the greatest music of all time. Featured here are Robert Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, Willie Dixon, Lead Belly and B.B. King.
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Muddy Waters (1915-1983)
A brief biography of one of The Stones' biggest influences: Muddy Waters.
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The B-L-U-E-S
The blues is the heart and soul of rock and roll. Every guitar player should know how to play 12-bar blues.
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The Legend of Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson nurtured blues mythology. His tale has inspired generations of musicians. He was named #5 of Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Guitarists of All Time"
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Deals with the Devil
So you want something you can't have? Just go down to the crossroads and wait for an ugly little guy who, for the price of your soul, will grant you any wish.
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The President's Popularity
Bill Clinton was the most popular of the celebrities listed in the Washington DC celebrity poll that ended April 28, 2000. He took 46.67% of the vote, which wouldn't be a bad showing in a national election. What keeps people coming back to Bill, even after he's been so bad?
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Top Delta Blues Musicians
"Delta blues" is historically used to describe the music originating in the Mississippi Delta. The delta sound migrated north evolving into R&B and rock and roll.
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Plight of Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television (BET) is an America's premiere television network that spotlights the achievements of black American entertainers and celebrities.
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Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Are Back
They may be in their 60s, but Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood sound nothing like aging rockers in their 2 CD live set at the "World's Most Famous Arena."
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Exile on Main Street, a Classic Double Album
An appraisal of a famous double album released by the self-styled greatest rock'n'roll band in the world.
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Muddy Waters
The life of a great bluesman who influenced the likes of the Rolling Stones and many others.
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Review of Reservation Blues
Through lots of humor and even more pop-culture references, Alexie tells the tragic story of band Coyote Springs. Winner of the American Book Award.
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The Meaning of Dreams
Break down the meaning of dreams by following four steps of dream analysis. Follow the advice of famed Jungian analyst and author Robert Johnson's guide to dreamwork.
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The Wisconsin Blues
Learn how "the Blues" and "Jazz" came to Wisconsin in the 1920s and 30s. Discover how Paramount Records, based in Port Washington and Grafton, Wisconsin, became one of the first recording companies to introduce "race records".
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Melinda Doolittle Biography
She studied music in Nashville and has been back-up vocals to Michael McDonald and Aaron Neville. These days Melinda Doolittle makes her own music.
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2007 NBA Charlotte Bobcats
Advice for NBA teams to improve their respective teams as the 2007 trade deadline nears, covering all 30 teams, from worst to first. This installment: Charlotte Bobcats
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Alternate Tunings
Retuning your guitar can add an element of variety to your playing.
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Bob Dylan's Unreleased Songs
After 14 official "Bootleg" discs, there remain dozens of songs written or performed by Bob Dylan not commercially availble, including early 1960s acoustic gems.
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Guitar Lessons: How to Strengthen Fingers
Finger strength is essential for playing any instrument. Therefore it is necessary to build the muscles in order to play at a higher level.
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Haunted Victoria Canada Graveyards
Paranormal activity has also been sighted in Victoria Canada at schools and golf courses, such as Craigflower School and Victoria Golf Course.
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Howlin' Wolf (1910-1976)
Howlin' Wolf, blues giant was another major influence on The Rolling Stones.
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Melinda Doolittle "Coming Back to You" Review
Few artists have the vocal chops of Melinda Doolittle, but it's her emotional connection to the material that makes her one of the best vocalists of her generation.
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MISSISSIPPI CONNECTIONS
Mississippi has never been a cultural wasteland. Matter of fact, Mississippi and its people have contributed much to the American culture.
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Movie Review: RiP A Remix Manifesto
Brett Gaylor's documentary RiP: A Remix Manifesto is an engaging look at current copyright laws versus the free exchange of ideas. 7/10.
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UK Horse Racing – Plumpton, 3rd December 2008
Plumpton staged a seven-card race meeting on Wednesday 3rd December 2008, with the first race getting underway at 12.35pm.
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With Leaders – The Name Counts
It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders.
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"Dreams and Inward Journeys," 6th ed. J & M Ford
A well-organized and comprehensive college writing and rhetoric textbook is vital to success in learning to write a strong essay and become a better reader.
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Air Force vs. Utah Football 2009
The Utah Utes are No. 18 in the Bowl Championship Series, and still have ample opportunities to move up. A convincing win over Air Force on Saturday surely wouldn't hurt.
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Barbara Morrison: A Legend In Her Own Time
Barbara Morrison has recorded with some of the finest jazz and blues musicians of her generation, traveled the world and remains a respected educator and businessperson.
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Book Review: In Search of The Blues
Marybeth Hamilton relays stories of the early blues that no lover of this music should miss; she also suggests a provocative thesis about the origin of the blues.
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Colorado State vs. TCU Football 2009
TCU football has been more about substance than style, at least since Gary Patterson's been head coach. But last weekend, there was even less style than usual.
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Early Days of the Blues
A chance encounter at a train station led to the birth of that most American of music genres, the Blues.
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How To Use the Blues Notes For Guitar
Before you can be a great guitarist, you must master the Blue Notes: the Minor Third, Flatted Fifth, and Minor Seventh.
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Iron and Wine: Simple but Lovely
Iron and Wine's first album The Creek Drank the Cradle is an exercise in acoustic loveliness that sounds like Nick Drake or Elliott Smith on happy pills
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Pennan Brae Releases New Album
Musician Pennan Brae releases new album, which was recorded on PEI. Read this interview for insight into the inspiration behind Pennan Brae's album "Shaded Joy."
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Rolling Stones "Greatest Guitarists of All Time"
This article addresses the advantages and disadvantages of creating the list "The 100 Greatest Guitarists" by Rolling Stone
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Songs from the Labyrinth
An ambitious set by Sting explores the world of 16th-century English composer John Dowland. Edin Karamozov accompanies Sting's rough vocals on the lute.
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The Legendary Son House
The life of an influential early blues master.
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Utah Utes vs. Utah State Aggies
The Utah Utes put together the winningest season in school history last season, and they'll try to keep things rolling when they open the 2009 campaign vs. Utah State.
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C.A. SCOTT: A LEGEND OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESS
A profile of C.A. Scott, the longest editor and publisher of a newspaper, black or white, in the history of the U.S.
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Lets Go Bowling! - Part II
Part II of the 2001/2002 bowl game feature: The New Years Bowls.

O Brother, Where Art Thou?
A review of the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", the latest from the Bros. Coen.
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TCU vs. Utah Football 2009
Before the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs start thinking about a national football title, they need to take a conference title. And that's no small matter.
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THE FLYING ACE
The myth of the ace, how close to reality
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Utah vs UNLV Football 2009
The Utah Utes are back in the Top 25, they've won two straight, and they'll be up against an opponent that's given up 122 points in its last two games.
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Utah vs. Colorado State Football 2009
It's already assured that Utah won't go undefeated like it did last year. But the Utes still have a chance to make some major waves during the 2009 football season.
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Wyoming vs. Utah Football 2009
The Utah Utes haven't quite looked like a football juggernaut in 2009. But they do happen to be 6-1, on a winning streak, and in strong contention for a conference title.
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25 Worst Things to Happen to Music
From Puffy Combs to the Lilith Fair, these enemies of good music have somehow taken over the industry.
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ROCK-N-ROLL: THE DOORS, THE COMMITMENTS
A look at THE DOORS and THE COMMITMENTS, two movies that take opposite views of rock-n-roll.
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