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Wolf Parade plots tour dates on 'Mount Zoomer'

2008-09-09T18:15:00.001-07:00

Canadian indie rockers Wolf Parade [ ] get a lined up a quick headlining tour later on this accrue as they support their sophomore studio apartment effort, "At Mount Zoomer."

The five-piece stria will wait until singer/keyboardist Spencer Krug finishes his fall circuit with his side visualise, Sunset Rubdown, before commencing the Wolf Parade execute Nov. 1 in Buffalo, NY. The outing will travel through 12 cities during its two-week tend. Dates are below.

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Krug and guitarist Dan Boeckner (whose own side project, Handsome Furs, late wrapped a summer tour of duty) handled the bulk of the songwriting duties for "At Mount Zoomer," the follow up to the group's critically acclaimed 2005 debut, "Apologies to the Queen Mary." The unexampled set hit stores in June.

"After 'Apologies' we wrote about little Joe or five new songs," Boeckner aforesaid in the band's online biography, "just we distinct to cast them out because they sounded besides much like what we'd already done. We could have well made some other 'Apologies' merely what would have been the point?"

According to Boeckner, half of the record album was recorded at the same former church secondhand by confrere Canadians Arcade Fire for their last-place album, "Neon Bible," piece the remainder was put to taping in Montreal following the band's East Coast spell late final year.

[Note: The following duty tour dates consume been provided by creative person and/or term of enlistment sources, world Health Organization verify its accuracy as of the publication clip of this story. Changes may come before go on sale. Check with official creative person websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

November 20081 - Buffalo, NY - Asbury Hall2 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom3 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown5 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee Room6 - Little Rock, AR - Revolution Music Room7 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note8 - St. Louis, MO - Gargoyles @ Washington University10 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theater11 - Indianapolis, IN - Vogue12 - Newport, KY - Southgate House13 - State College, PA - State Theatre14 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theater

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State, Personal Errors Lead To Wrongful Coverage Termination For Some Commonwealth Care Beneficiaries

2008-08-30T18:32:00.001-07:00

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Since January, Commonwealth Care coverage for tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents was wrongfully terminated either because of their have mistakes or errors made by the state, according to enrollment data, the Boston Globe reports. The enrollment data do not show how many people later re-enrolled in the program or how many of the cancellations were erroneous. State officials say that fewer than 100 residents' coverage policies whitethorn have been wrongly over, but lawyers and community of interests advocates state they get seen a consistent number of residents whose indemnity was wrongly rescinded by the state, the Globe reports.

Advocates said that some residents may have made errors patch completing the enrollment forms, which include complicated eligibility documents. Other reasons included wrong mailing addresses of residents and a mistaking of the residents' information. As a result, those whose insurance coverage was ended could "unwittingly rack up thousands of dollars in medical bills only to discover that those expenses will non be reimbursed," and the only room they could get reimbursed would be to file a lawsuit against the state, the Globe reports.

Melissa Boudreault, director of Commonwealth Care, aforementioned that the Connector's dining table was aware of fewer than 100 wrongful terminations. State regulators hope to conduct an overhaul of the large computer system that manages Commonwealth Care and MassHealth by January, which should alleviate the problem of wrongful reporting rescissions and efficiently provide reimbursements to those whose coverage was dropped, Boudreault said. She added, "If we ar made aware of an instance where medical debt was incurred, or mortal needs to see a doctor, we work on a item-by-item basis to resolve those issues."

Jennifer Kritz, a voice for MassHealth, said the state is updating its mailing system and revising the electric current documents for annual coverage renewal to make it easier to understand. Kritz said, "MassHealth is keenly aware of this issue and has a shared interest with members, providers and advocates to forbid disenrollments whenever possible."

The leaders of the two wellness insurance companies that provide coverage for most Commonwealth Care beneficiaries said that members ofttimes seem to be terminated by the state and then re-enroll in a plan several months later.

Barbara Anthony -- executive music director of Health Law Advocates, which has sued the state on behalf of some beneficiaries whose coverage was terminated -- aforesaid, "This is an offspring of equity," adding, "I think there would be a huge outcry by state government if a private insurance plan behaved that way" (Lazar, Boston Globe, 8/23).

Letter to the Editor
A late Boston Herald editorial notable that "wellness care rectify is on the job, with most a half million multitude newly insured person," but with "this success come challenges" because "the state budget is being strained as strong registration has driven up costs for health coverage," Massachusetts Administration and Finance Secretary Leslie Kirwan and Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby write in a Herald letter to the editor.

Kirwan and Bigby write, "We recognize and appreciate employers' role in expanding private insurance," only "just as many employers have stepped up in this compliments and consumers are paying more for state health coverage, we are request providers, wellness plans and businesses that have non done their fair share to do so," adding, "Otherwise, we are faced with baronial additional burdens on individual taxpayers or depleting our state's showery day militia." Kirwan and Bigby reason, "Along with cost containment initiatives, shared responsibility will enable us to attain the total promise of health charge reform" (Kirwan/Bigby, Boston Herald, 8/25).

Reprinted with tolerant permission from http://www.kaisernetwork.org. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, search the archives, or sign up for electronic mail delivery at http://www.kaisernetwork.

Zulfu Livaneli

2008-08-10T18:24:00.001-07:00

Artist: Zulfu Livaneli

   Genre(s):
Easy Listening

Discography:

New Age Rhapsody

Year:
Tracks: 11

Hot trends watch: EveryScape

2008-07-02T00:34:00.001-07:00

As we know, Google Maps lets you view satellite images of just about anywhere in the world, and with its Street View function, you can even virtually cruise down the street and look in store windows. But that's so 2 seconds ago.

Now EveryScape actually walks you inside the building.

The mapping service, which opened its doors last October, experienced a surge in Google searches Monday morning, jumping to No. 4 on the Hot list.

Here is where EveryScape shines: Let's say you're planning to stay at the Mosaic Hotel in Beverly Hills. EveryScape will show you a 360-degree, ground-level perspective of the area, so you can scope out nearby restaurants -- Cool Basil is a popular Thai place within walking distance, and if you're in the mood for Italian, La Dolce Vita is less than a mile away and got great reviews from users. You can even get a peek inside the hotel's own eatery, an elegant looking spot decorated with a tapestry of brown and black -- or step outside to check out the poolside view, adorned with exotic greenery.

The site offers 360-degree street views for 14 major cities, including Beverly Hills and Laguna Beach. While there's still a significant gap between its coverage and Google Street View's more than 40 U.S. cities, EveryScape has ventured beyond our homeland's borders, mapping the streets of grand cities like Beijing and Krakow, Poland.

With a tool for previewing interiors and reading reviews, maybe EveryScape could save me from taking dates to restaurants I can't afford.

-- Mark Milian, intern at latimes.com

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Centory Feat. Turbo B

2008-06-22T04:16:00.001-07:00

Artist: Centory Feat. Turbo B

   Genre(s):
Dance

Discography:

The Spirit (Maxi-Cd)

Year: 1995
Tracks: 3

AC/DC To Release Album Via Wal-Mart

Paul Mccartney - Paul Mccartney Set To Perform At Anfield

2008-06-15T00:31:00.001-07:00

Paul McCartney is to perform to 36,000 in Liverpool this evening as part of the city's European Capital of Culture celebrations.

The concert at Anfield football stadium, home of Premier League club Liverpool, will receive support from the Kaiser Chiefs and the Zutons.

Foo Fighters star Dave Grohl is also expected to make an appearance. However, the McCartney told the Liverpool Echo former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr would not be taking part, saying "that was never going to be on the cards".

The concert will raise money for the charity McCartney set up - Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (Lipa) – and the Nordoff-Robbins music charity.

McCartney told the BBC: "About 12 years ago when we were looking to start Lipa, Liverpool was a bit on its knees - it was not in good shape at all.

"But now there's quite a resurgence."

He promised to play all his hits, and said he would also throw in a few surprises.

McCartney added he has not been to Anfield before, as he is an Everton fan, but said he loved both teams.

Yoko Ono, John Lennon's widow, said she will be attending the concert. Speaking at an exhibition of Lennon's work in the city, she said: "Of course I am going to be there. I'm looking forward to it."

01/06/2008 19:23:59

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Pete Doherty buys 'pregnant mice' - Daily Gossip

2008-06-04T05:48:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the Daily Gossip: your daily stop-off to find out who in the world of music has been up to what.

Today's top gossip:

Pete Doherty purchased three new kittens and some pregnant mice for his Wiltshire home (The Sun).

From the papers:

Adele was seen shouting at a man at a gig who tried to push past her (Daily Mirror).

Fergie was seen fleeing from her fans, going out the back door of Virgin Clubhouse in London (Daily Mirror).

Kaiser Chiefs have designed special football match-style programmes for their gig at Leeds Elland Road on May 24 (The Daily Record).

Mark Ronson is a fan of 'Sex And The City', despite not making it to the premiere (The Sun).

Mariah Carey's new husband Nick Cannon spent �1.25 million
on a the singer's wedding ring (The Sun).

From NME users:

At Dirty Pretty Things' recent show at Kentish Town forum were model Daisy Lowe (who Carl Barat "greeted like a little sister"), Mark Ronson, Ricky Wilson, Keith Murray from We Are Scientists and Josh Hubbard from The Paddingtons (From Maisy Jo).

Meanwhile Mark Ronson was walking through Liverpool city centre by Jamie Carragher's bar, while The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess was sitting in the city's The Dugout bar at The Lord Nelson watching Manchester United's last game of the season (From Ali Williams.

The legendary Robert Wyatt watching The Raconteurs stageside at London's Hammersmith Apollo (from Frankie).

Glasvegas trouped around Camden in search of milkshakes before their gig at the Roundhouse Studio, but all the cafes were closed so the went back to their dressing room to drink Buckfast instead (from Fullers).

Check back tomorrow for the next Daily Gossip. E-mail your spots to news@nme.com.

Spice Girls play Cupid for Clooney

2008-05-28T22:59:00.001-07:00

The Spice Girls have urged Hollywood star George Clooney to take Geri Halliwell on a date after he revealed that she is his favourite Spice Girl.
Clooney reportedly described Halliwell as an "inspiration" last week, inviting her to join him on his UN mission to Darfur.
Later, Halliwell's bandmates spoke about the comments during an appearance on US television show 'Good Morning America'.
Mel B asked for a date for Ginger Spice, saying: "She is single, take her out."
Victoria Beckham then added: "He should invite her out for dinner. Definitely."
Halliwell said: "It's very flattering knowing I'm George Clooney's favourite Spice Girl."

R Kelly in 'vile' sex video - prosecutors

2008-05-24T20:52:00.000-07:00

Grammy Award-winning artist R Kelly produced and starred in a "vile, disturbing and disgusting" sex video with an underaged girl, prosecutors have told a jury.

But lawyers defending the musician said the 26-minute tape shows neither Kelly nor his alleged victim, and where the video came from remains a mystery.

The exchanges came in the opening statements of Kelly's trial on 14 counts of videotaping, producing or soliciting child pornography.

If convicted of all charges, the 41-year-old performer, whose given name is Robert Kelly, could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.

The tape at the centre of the case was to be shown in court.

"You will see the sex acts he commands her to do," Shauna Boliker of the Cook County state's attorney's office told the jury.

"Acts you have never seen before. Vile, disturbing and disgusting sex acts, actions that were choreographed, produced and starred in by Robert Kelly," she said.

"The case will unfold before you frame by disgusting frame," she added, with the girl "doing what she's told. There's no feeling in her face. It is clear she is an underaged girl" whom Kelly met when she was 12.

Prosecutors say the tape was made between January 1998 and November 2000, when she was 13 or 14.

Boliker told the jury that the girl - now in her 20s - will not testify for the prosecution.

She has said it is not her on the tape and refused to testify against Kelly, but she may be called as a defense witness, court records indicate.

'COPY OF A COPY OF A COPY'

"Robert Kelly is not on that tape," said defense lawyer Sam Adam Jr, nor is the alleged victim.

"Where does this tape comes from? They don't know," he said.

"There isn't an original of this tape. The tape you're going to see here is at best a copy of a copy of a copy of the original."

Adam said the FBI reviewed the tape, which was turned over to police by the Chicago Sun-Times in 2002, and the agency concluded that they could not identify Kelly as being on the tape.

"It has gone through five or six generations and there are no identifying marks," he added.

He said police took pictures of Kelly's body stripped to his undershorts that show a "significant mole" on his lower back, implying that the tape does not show a man with a mole in that spot.

The trial before Judge Vincent Gaughan of the Cook County Criminal Court got underway six years after Kelly was charged.

The jury consists of men and women, black and white, and the trial may last up to seven weeks.

The accusations prompted some radio stations to stop playing Kelly's songs, but it did not derail his career.

He has earned millions of dollars from concert tours and album sales while being free on $US750,000 bond.

After singing for change on Chicago subway platforms, Kelly shot to fame in the early 1990s with hits like Sex Me and Bump n' Grind.

The carnality of his early lyrics gave way to wholesomeness with the 1996 single I Believe I Can Fly, which earned Kelly three Grammy Awards.

He has received 20 Grammy nominations.

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Pete Fountain to open French Quarter Festival

2008-05-03T21:45:00.001-07:00

Pete Fountain to open French Quarter Festival

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Police won't question Olsen about Ledger

2008-04-28T00:02:00.001-07:00

Police won't question Olsen about Ledger

The New York Metropolis Law Commissioner, Ray Weary Willie, has said that Mary-Kate Olsen will not be questioned by detectives almost Heath Ledger's death.
"There's absolutely no indication investigators were sledding to speak to Mary-Kate Olsen," Grace Kelly said at a news conference, echoing a previous statement by law officials.
He continued: "They determined that they had completely the info needed from witnesses world Health Organization were on scene: the cleanup woman and the masseuse."
Ledger's masseuse, Diana Wolozin, constitute his organic structure on Tues 22 Jan in his Manhattan apartment when she arrived for an designation she had with the she had with the 'Brokeback Mountain' principal.
Police force experience said Wolozin made troika calls to Olsen before dialling 911 for help and then phoned the 21-year-old actress a fourth time after paramedics arrived.
At just about point during the calls Olsen, world Health Organization was in Golden State, summoned her personal security measures guards to the flat to help oneself, police force receive said.
She has not spoken publically just about the calls and has only said: "Heath was a admirer. His death is a tragic deprivation. My thoughts ar with his family during this real difficult time."

Two EastEnders stars to quit the show

2008-04-27T21:01:00.001-07:00

Two EastEnders stars to quit the show

'EastEnders' stars

Mashonda

2008-04-27T17:28:00.001-07:00

Artist: Mashonda

   Genre(s):
Rap: Hip-Hop

Discography:

January Joy

Year: 2005
Tracks: 16