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Economy casts shadow over Rose Parade but doesn't squelch festive spirit (Los Angeles Times)
Smaller float-makers this year felt the pinch of rising flower and seed prices and decreasing donations. Paradegoers are scaling back travel plans, but optimism still permeates the event. When the 120th Rose Parade rolls onto Colorado Boulevard this morning, the really valuable seating will be the free spots on the sidewalk, as the venerable parade and bowl game take a recessionary hit -- ...
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In memoriam: A look back at the notable passings of 2008 (Santa Fe New Mexican)
Photo: Robert Mora and his wife, Molly, both of Santa Fe, sit on a Plaza bench next to a farolito dedicated to Molly’s brother, who died March 21. The 18th annual Light Up A Life event, sponsored by Presbyterian Medical Services’ Hospice Center, hosts the traditional lighting of hundreds of farolitos.
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Free Downloads: Coldplay, Arcade Fire, BRMC and More (Spin)
While we here at SPIN.com were indulging in the holiday season's tasty trimmings (chocolate covered cherries, anyone?), some of rock music's biggest acts, including Coldplay, Arcade Fire, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, as well as up-and-comers like Philadelphia mixmaster Pandemonium Jones, were unveiling their holiday gifts to fans -- the gift of free new music! Below download new tracks ...
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2008 in Texas Albums and Local EPs (Houston Press)
It always amazes Noise how many people manage to actually record and release music, never more so than when trying to play catch-up with all the Texas recordings from any given year. Down the street and across the state, music is as much a native natural resource (or supernatural resource, perhaps) ...
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Best albums of 2008 (Herald Sun)
2008 has been a great year for music and our Sunday Herald Sun reviewers name their top 10 albums.
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