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“We would just have done it balls out, legs akimbo like Status Quo. and probably messed it up”: The classic song that gave an iconic post-punk band their biggest hit – and became an epitaph for their tragic singer
Joy DIvision performing onstage in 1980. At the point in their career when they recorded Love Will Tear Us Apart, Joy Division were one of the most vital new bands in the country. Fronted by charismatic singer Ian Curtis, their charged and foreboding soundscapes were the work of intensely driven young men inspired by the Sex Pistols to create a new rock music of fearsome power – and meaning – out of post-industrial pre-gentrification Manchester’s urban decay.
“We would just have done it balls out, legs akimbo like Status Quo. and probably messed it up”: The classic song that gave an iconic post-punk band their biggest hit – and became an epitaph for their tragic singer
“He fired a shotgun out of a window into a bird sanctuary. When we heard the bang, we said to the tour manager, ‘You need to take that gun off him!’” The Sweet's last man standing Andy Scott on wild times and triumphs in glam's most influential band In the United States, the Sweet are commonly thought of as that ’70s band that released the singles The Ballroom Blitz and Fox on the Run, and …
"The song means as much today as it did then - kids trying to break out of their town to find something to do": Influenced by Aleister Crowley and toothache, the song that introduced new wave still strikes a chord
Eddie & The Hot Rods in 1978. The summer of 1977 was a high-water mark for authority-challenging rock, bookended by The Sex Pistols' God Save The Queen, released late in May, and The Rods’ Top 10 smash Do Anything You Wanna Do two months later. It was a sweet vindication for the Canvey Islanders. After enjoying a brief music press tenure as the punk band of the moment under their earlier name Eddie and the Hot Rods, they were quickly ditched in favour of new media favourites the Sex Pistols.
Inspired by Aleister Crowley and toothache: the song that introduced new wave
Generate Key Takeaways When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Eddie & The Hot Rods in 1978. | Credit: Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns The summer of 1977 was a high-water mark for authority-challenging rock, bookended by The Sex Pistols' God Save The Queen, released late in May, and The Rods’ Top 10 smash Do Anything You Wanna Do two months later. It was a sweet vindication for the Canvey Islanders.
"The song means as much today as it did then - kids trying to break out of their town to find something to do": Influenced by Aleister Crowley and toothache, the song that introduced new wave still strikes a chord | Flipboard
10 hours ago The latest spin-off from the fantasy hit tells the story of an inexperienced knight and his cheeky squire. With its mix of brutal drama and plentiful humour, it's a "nailed-on winner". Game of Thrones? Brilliant, until some of the later episodes. House of the Dragon? Good, without ever reaching the …
What is Causing the Rise of Extremism?
Extremism seems to be on the rise, with a growing number of threats and attacks in the United States and Europe. It has been an ongoing and complex challenge in the West, affecting many countries and millions of people. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security primarily refers to extremism as domestic violent extremism (DVE), which has been identified as a significant and growing threat to national security, democracy and social cohesion.
Steph Curry and Michelle Obama Team Up to Launch PLEZI Hydration
Categories: Steph Curry and Michelle Obama have partnered to launch a new sports hydration drink. PLEZI Hydration enters the competitive hydration market, aiming to be a healthier sports drink option. The four-time NBA champion and former first lady announced the new brand on Wednesday Mar. 26 with its intentions to provide health-conscious consumers with better hydration options. The drink will debut with three flavors: Lemon Lime, Tropical Punch and Orange Mango Twist.
Georgia House Advances Bill to Ban Cellphones Statewide in K-8 Schools
Categories: The Georgia House of Representatives has advanced a bill to ban cellphones in K-8 schools. The bill would prohibit students, ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade, from using personal electronic devices during school hours. The Distraction-Free Education Act, also known as Georgia House Bill 340, seeks to reduce distractions and enhance student focus and engagement in learning environments.
Trump and Putin Negotiating Peace Talks to End Ukraine War
Categories: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have engaged in talks to end conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump said that Putin agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war following an all-for-all prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Trump expressed his enthusiasm that the war could end “within weeks,” stating that Putin is willing to work towards peace, even accepting European peacekeepers in Ukraine.
Government Homeless Relocation Creates Controversy
When cities in the U.S. hold special events, local and state governments do their best to clean up and bring the city into a positive light. They aim to keep public perception high as visitors enter the area and take focus off their underlying flaws. One way of doing so is the relocation of homeless individuals and encampments. This tactic is used commonly throughout the world for various events like the Olympics, concerts, high-profile gatherings, sporting contests and more.
MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI Announce Collaboration for Lunchables Competitor
Logan Paul, KSI and MrBeast have teamed together to launch a new grab-and-go food product called Lunchly. The food product is set to have Prime Hydration and Feastables, brands owned respectively by the trio. Lunchly will compete against the popular pre-packaged meals brand Lunchables. The brand has announced three entrees, all similar to those included in Lunchables.
Reggie Bush to Sue Over NIL Compensation
Former University of Southern California running back, and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is suing the university, the Pac 12 Conference, and the NCAA for rightful compensation over his name, image and likeness during his time in college. The news comes from Bush’s attorneys when they filed the lawsuit on Sept. 23. “This case is not just about seeking justice for Reggie Bush,” attorney Evan Selik said. “It’s about setting a precedent for the fair treatment of all college athletes.
Body Cam Footage of Tyreek Hill’s Detainment has Been Released
EisMiami-Dade Police Department has released body cam footage of the Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s controversial detainment from Sunday, Sept. 8th. Hill was pulled over for a traffic violation, near Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Dolphins were set to host the Jacksonville Jaguars for a week 1 contest. The footage started as a routine traffic stop where the officer approached Hill’s car and informed him that he was speeding.
James Earl Jones Passes Away At Age 93
Categories: James Earl Jones, renowned American actor most known for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars, died at age 93. The news comes out of Duchess County, NY where Jones’ agent Barry McPherson says he passed Monday morning surrounded by his family. Jones was well regarded for his great on-stage and on-screen performances. He most notably starred in films such as Star Wars, The Man, Conan The Barbarian, Matewan, Coming to America, Field of Dreams and others.
MLB Announces Speedway Classic ’25
Major League Baseball has announced a new special event for the 2025 regular season. The “Speedway Classic” will take place in Bristol, Tennessee as the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds play in the ‘Last Great Colosseum’ at Bristol Motor Speedway. The iconic NASCAR track will host a regular season MLB game for the first time ever on Aug. 2, 2025. This game will also mark the first ever in-season MLB game in Tennessee.
A prospective randomized study examining the impact of intravenous versus inhalational anesthesia on postoperative cognitive decline and delirium
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22 Scientifically Selected Excellent Artists To See At SXSW '22
SXSW is here once again! One of the world's best showcase festivals has emerged triumphantly after a COVID instituted hiatus. Say nothing of the Interactive, Film, or Unofficial SXSW happenings, the fact that over 700 musical artists have performances on the official schedule is absurd. It's a herculean task to filter through all of those artists and find the ones that excite you most.
Festival Review: Illfest Austin Year 4 Kicked Off Festival Season In Style
February. A welcome break from the festival season for some, a boring month for others. Lucky for those ready to boogie, Mark My Words, ILLevated Sounds, & PRIME brought the vibes to Central Texas. Originally scheduled for September 2021, COVID restrictions pushed the Illfest dates back to the weekend of February 18th and to an outdoor location. There is something truly special about outdoor festivals (an ancient human tradition). Those events are normally hard to come by in the winter.
Advances in the Systematics and Evolutionary Understanding of Fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae)
Abstract Fireflies are a cosmopolitan group of bioluminescent beetles classified in the family Lampyridae. The first catalogue of Lampyridae was published in 1907 and since that time, the classification and systematics of fireflies have been in flux. Several more recent catalogues and classification schemes have been published, but rarely have they taken phylogenetic history into account.
Talking Musical Revolutions, by Gavin Martin
about Gavin Martin England, UK "Gavin is a great writer with a gift of the craic," Noddy Holder, Slade "Impregnably ferociously righteous," US Rock Critic Dave Marsh "A most excellent young man," James Brown, The Godfather of Soul “We grew up reading Gavin Martin” The Edge, U2 “Thanks for the good words” Bono, U2 "The biggest cunt in the world" Trudi Styler, Sting's wife. "It doesn't get any better than this," Sir Van Morrison ... more talkingmusicalrevolutions.com
Novel Functions and Signaling Specificity for the GraS Sensor Kinase of Staphylococcus aureus in Response to Acidic pH
Research Article Robert C. Kuiack, Ruud A. W. Veldhuizen, Martin J. McGavin Ann M. Stock, Editor DOI: 10.1128/JB.00219-20 ABSTRACT Although the GraS sensor kinase of Staphylococcus aureus is known for the sensing of and resistance to cationic antimicrobial peptides (CAMPs), we recently established that it also signals in response to acidic pH, which is encountered on human skin concurrently with CAMPs, antimicrobial unsaturated free fatty acids (uFFA), and calcium.
Novel functions and signaling requirements for the GraS sensor kinase of Staphylococcus aureus in response to acidic pH
Research Article Robert C. Kuiack, Ruud A.W. Veldhuizen, Martin J. McGavin DOI: 10.1128/JB.00219-20 ABSTRACT Although the GraS sensor kinase of Staphylococcus aureus is known for sensing of and resistance to cationic antimicrobial peptides (CAMPs), we recently established that it also signals in response to acidic pH which is encountered on human skin concurrently with CAMPs, antimicrobial unsaturated free fatty acids (uFFA), and calcium.
Jamie Koe and company still looking for first win at Tim Hortons Brier
by Martin Gavin Special to Northern News Services Kingston, Ont. It’s been a slow start for Jamie Koe and his NWT foursome at the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier in Kingston, Ont. As of Monday, the rink had yet to pick up their first victory, dropping their first three games. “This is a great field and you have to play well,” said Koe.
Ex-Mansfield selectwoman ordered to pay $18,000 back to Norton dental office
NORTON — A former Mansfield selectwoman has been ordered to pay $18,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from a Norton dental office where she worked part-time.Ann Baldwin, 45, was placed on probation for five years and must pay the restitution to Norton Dental Associates, 190 East Main St., in monthly installments of $300, a spokesman for the Bristol County district attorney’s office said Wednesday.Baldwin worked part-time at Norton Dental from 2013 to July 2015, when she...
Possible lightning strike forces evacuation of Martin School in North Attleboro
NORTH ATTLEBORO -- Students and faculty had to be briefly evacuated from Martin School during a rain storm Wednesday as it was suspected a nearby lightning strike knocked out power and set off alarms.Fire Chief Michael Brousseau said the children were moved to the gymnasium to get out of the rain when it was determined there was no danger. He said firefighters could not find any fire or damage to the building.The school electrician was trying to determine what happened, he said.
Attleboro priest celebrates 40th anniversary of ordination Sunday
At 11 a.m., July 22, 1978, Jon-Paul Gallant was ordained as a priest in the Catholic Church. At 11 a.m., July 22, 2018, Gallant will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination at St. Theresa’s Parish in Attleboro where he currently serves.“We’ll have a Mass and lots of my family will be coming,” Gallant, now 65, said.
Eighth graders celebrate moving on to high school
More than 200 eighth graders said goodbye to John J. Ahern Middle School last Friday morning at a promotion ceremony in the school gymnasium.“It’s a privilege to be able to participate with families in the growth of our students,” Ahern principal Susan Abrams said to a packed house of parents, siblings and relatives.
Van Morrison - Record Collector Magazine
I first met Van Morrison in summer 1982, just along from Notting Hill Gate tube, not far from The Portobello Hotel where today’s Record Collector interview takes place. That initial encounter was unplanned – Morrison signalled to me, through a coffee shop window, to get the attention of Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners, arguably, at that moment, the biggest pop star in the country, who was sitting beside me in full dungaree’d Come On Eileen/Too-Rye-Ay regalia.
Attleboro area high school graduations set
Attleboro-area high school graduations kick off Thursday, with seniors from Bishop Feehan High School and Bristol County Agricultural High School getting their diplomas.Graduations are as follows:Bishop Feehan High School Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m.Stadium, if rain, auditorium70 Holcott Drive, AttleboroBristol County Agricultural High SchoolThursday, May 31, 6:30 p.m.Karl K. Spratt Jr. Memorial Field, Dighton Town Hall979 Somerset Ave.
Sweat equity at Patriot Place
The air spicy and pungent above them, more than 300 people stood shoulder-to-shoulder with cups of chili in their hands during the 7th annual Chili Cook-off at the Bass Pro Shops in Patriot Place last Saturday afternoon.The event benefited the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out For Youth and Families campaign and was expected to raise $5,000.Eight celebrity judges were on hand to cast their votes for the best chili: New England Patriots alumni Peter Brock, Jim Bowman, Steve King and Garin...
Charles Manson And The Death Of The Californian Dream
The swinging 60s in the Golden State - California. A decade of sex, drink, drugs and debauchery soundtracked by The Beach Boys, The Eagles and Crosby, Stills and Nash. California's mythic reputation as America's dreamland began as soon as the first settlers hit the western trail. But it was in the 1960s, with the advent of The Beach Boys, that the Golden State became enshrined as the ultimate funseeker's destination.
Action! The John Sturges Story
You might not recognise the name, but director John Sturges was a man who understood what men wanted from their big screen idols: a motorcycle maverick, a renegade gun for hire and a one-armed karate expert. More gold from the Jack mag archive. You might not recognise the name, but director John Sturges was a man who understood what men wanted from their big screen idols: a motorcycle maverick, a renegade gun for hire and a one-armed karate expert. More gold from the Jack mag archive.
The Day I Wound Up Jeremy Clarkson
Spying the stone dried denim clad arse of Clarkson one day, I gave him what for from the saddle. I've cycled everywhere since... Spying the stone dried denim clad arse of Clarkson one day, I gave him what for from the saddle. I've cycled everywhere since... Just gone midday on July 2 2005 I was in cycling nirvana.
Mental health exam ordered for North Attleboro woman
ATTLEBORO — A dangerousness hearing for a former North Attleboro woman accused of shooting at a state police cruiser in 2015 was postponed Tuesday so she can undergo a mental health evaluation.Julie A. Rabinowitz, 49, who now lives in Middleboro, is scheduled to be brought back to Attleboro District Court March 7 so a court psychologist can examine her to determine whether she is competent to stand trial.She is currently being held in jail without bail.
Schneider seeking to wash hands of reservoir cleanup
Schneider Electric believes no further action is needed to clean up the Neponset Reservoir, and has applied for a so-called permanent solution statement from the Department of Environmental Protection.Paul Ahern, Schneider Electric’s director of environmental projects, told the board of selectmen at their Tuesday meeting they came to that decision after the completion of a five-year study of the lake.The former Foxboro Company, which went through several ownership changes before being...
Prosecutors claim DNA links ex-North Attleboro woman to unsolved shooting
ATTLEBORO — A former North Attleboro woman, who attacked her ex-husband with a hatchet in August 2015, has been charged with shooting at a state trooper a month earlier after DNA tests completed last month linked her to the unsolved crime, authorities say.Julie A. Rabinowitz, 49, who now lives in Middleboro, was ordered held without bail Tuesday pending a dangerousness hearing in Attleboro District Court on Feb.
Mansfield, Foxboro-Sharon merging Relay for Life efforts
For more than a decade, Mansfield and its neighbors Foxboro and Sharon have held separate Relay for Life events designed to raise money for the American Cancer Society.But beginning in June, the three communities will merge their efforts in a combined event designed to create more excitement and invite additional participation.This year’s event involving all three communities will be held June 16-17 at the Ahern Middle School in Foxboro.
Mansfield, Foxboro-Sharon merging Relay for Life efforts
For more than a decade, Mansfield and its neighbors Foxboro and Sharon have held separate Relay for Life events designed to raise money for the American Cancer Society.But beginning in June, the three communities will merge their efforts in a combined event designed to create more excitement and invite additional participation.This year’s event involving all three communities will be held June 16-17 at the Ahern Middle School in Foxboro.
The prescription: If you are sick, stay home, say doctors
In the food industry, it’s crucial for workers to prevent the spreading of germs by washing their hands, wearing gloves, and most importantly -- staying home when sick.However, staying home isn’t always an option according to Mansfield resident Olivia Horn, 19, who works at her local Dunkin’ Donuts.“Although we are encouraged to stay home when we have any type of sickness, it’s some workers' only source of income, so they try to make it to work if possible,” Horn said.
A Tribute To John Cazale, The Greatest Character Actor Of His Generation
Many actors talk about finding themselves through their craft but for John Cazale the process was, quite literally, a matter of life and death. Diagnosed with bone cancer shortly before filming began on The Deer Hunter he continued working, rather than seek treatment. Director Michael Cimino agreed to shoot Cazale's scenes first and keep details of the actor's illness secret from studio bosses.
New record of a phoretic flea associated with earwigs (Dermaptera, Arixeniidae) and a redescription of the bat flea Lagaropsylla signata (Siphonaptera, Ischnopsyllidae)
Lagaropsylla signata (Wahlgren, 1903), previously known only from the Island of Java, Indonesia is redescribed and reported for the first time in Deer Cave, Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia (west coast of Borneo). Many were found clinging to the earwig Arixenia esau Jordan, 1909.
It Ain't Easy Being Green - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
At 5 o'clock every morning, TPC Boston course superintendent Tom Brodeur pulls up to 400 Arnold Palmer Blvd. in Norton to begin his day overseeing operations there. It's a difficult job being course superintendent. A lot goes into the course that you wouldn't normally see tuning into the Deutsche Bank Championship on any given Thursday through Saturday, come the beginning of September. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety.
Damage follows Mansfield OUI accident - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
Norton man faces second charge after jumping sidewalk and crashing into Mansfield's South Common fence MARTIN GAVIN / SUN CHRONICLE STAFF Man S. Common 081816 GN A portion of Mansfield’s South Common fence was taken down in a car crash early Thursday morning. MARTIN GAVIN / SUN CHRONICLE STAFF Man S. Common 081816 GN A portion of Mansfield's South Common fence was taken down in a car crash early Thursday morning. Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2016 10:18 pm | Updated: 10:39 pm, Thu Aug 18, 2016.
Attleboro Literacy Center grads honored - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
MARTIN GAVIN / SUN CHRONICLE STAFF Lit Center Grads 081816 GN The Literacy Center graduate Megan McKee holds her 18-month-old son Sabastian, who applauds as the graduates’ names are called out during the center’s graduation ceremony at Wamsutta Middle School on Thursday night. (Staff photo by Martin Gavin) Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2016 10:18 pm | Updated: 10:37 pm, Thu Aug 18, 2016.
Fire guts Attleboro garage - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
MARTIN GAVIN Union St. Fire Station 032714 GN The Attleboro Fire Department's headquarters on Union Street in the downtown. (Staff file photo by Martin Gavin) Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2016 10:00 am Fire guts Attleboro garage BY STEPHEN PETERSON SUN CHRONICLE STAFF The Sun Chronicle | 0 comments  ATTLEBORO — The garage of a home off Thacher Street was destroyed in an early morning fire Thursday.
Officials to fill vacancy on D-R school committee - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
MARTIN GAVIN D-R high school Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. (Staff file photo by Martin Gavin) Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 3:49 pm Officials to fill vacancy on D-R school committee BY JOSEPH S. SIEGEL FOR THE SUN CHRONICLE The Sun Chronicle | 0 comments REHOBOTH — Officials will have to fill a vacancy on the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee. Selectmen announced the resignation of school committee member Tiffany Batholomew at Monday’s meeting.
Accused Attleboro child molester dead in apparent suicide - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
ATTLEBORO — Police confirmed an accused child molester was found dead Tuesday morning of an apparent suicide, the day after he was arraigned in Attleboro District Court. The body of Selvin Perez, 42, of 140 South Main St. in Attleboro, was found by a woman around 8:30 a.m. in a parking lot behind the Gardner Terrace apartment complex off Pine Street. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Need an account?
Attleboro landlord faces gun charges following tenant dispute, standoff with police - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
ATTLEBORO — Police allege a landlord shot at a Lamb Street home in a burst of violence in a long-running dispute with a tenant, resulting in a standoff with police that ended peacefully late Sunday night. After an hour-long standoff and negotiations, John Zito, 38, of 271 South Main St., came out of the house peacefully soon after letting a woman and three small children out of the house, Police Chief Kyle Heagney said Monday. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety.
Women runners wary after two joggers murdered in New York, Central Massachusetts in less than a week - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
Sandy Sheehy spent part of Wednesday writing an article about safety for her Wampanoag Road Runners club newsletter. As president of the club, Sheehy is also arranging for an expert to speak to the runners about safety techniques, such as how to escape if a predator grabs you. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Need an account? Create one now. kAmw6C 4@?46C? 7@C E96 D276EJ @7 CF??6CD 92D 8C@H? :?
Memories razed along with former North Knights of Columbus Hall - The Sun Chronicle : Local News
MARTIN GAVIN / SUN CHRONICLE STAFF Former KoC 080916 GN An excavator on Tuesday demolishes what's left of the former Knights of Columbus Hall at the corner of Landry Avenue and Smith Street in North Attleboro. MARTIN GAVIN / SUN CHRONICLE STAFF Former KoC 080916 GN An excavator on Tuesday demolishes what's of left of the former Knights of Columbus Hall at the corner of Landry Avenue and Smith Street in North Attleboro.
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