New community activists flex muscle in Haight Oct 29, 2008
The fight over the needle-exchange program was a prelude to the clash over the Whole Foods development. As large as it is, the project was bound to run into objections from the venerable Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council and its powerful planning and housing expert, Calvin Welch. (San Francisco Chronicle)
All-American Rejects Give Their Alternate Selves Hell In New Video Oct 29, 2008
So it's kind of like the clash of those worlds; only at the end, there's kind of a twist, where the two worlds kind of flip-flop. Yeah. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lumba fights Nana Acheampong Oct 27, 2008
Ghanaians will this December witness a historic musical concert dubbed The Clash of the Titans on December 24, featuring kings of highlife music - Daddy Lumba and Nana Ernest Acheampong. Watch video: Onim Dabi by Nana Acheampong feat. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
No. 4 M'side goes to 7-0 in 38-7 romp Oct 26, 2008
"This is the best Morningside team I've seen in the last four years,'' said Midland Lutheran Coach Casey Thiele, whose team is deemed fourth or fifth best in a 12-team GPAC race that boasts three of the top 10 squads in the latest NAIA national rankings.Morningside has overwhelmed five straight foes by a 270-27 margin since a 26-21 win Sept. 13 at Northwestern, ranked No. 10 in the latest poll, and now appears to have clear sailing to a regular season finale Nov. 15 at second-ranked Sioux... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sing a Song of Pittsburgh Oct 26, 2008
Take a look at part C: "The Clash of Empires" with two historically significant ballads: "General John" (that would be Forbes) and "The Pennsylvania Line (War of 1812)." Stirring songs, but anthems for Pittsburgh ... C. "THE CLASH OF EMPIRES" 1. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Billy Bragg responds to changing times Oct 25, 2008
A Bragg show is a mash of left-wing social commentary, dry humor, and sermonizing that on Wednesday included (but was by no means limited to) Joe the plumber, corrupt bankers, the Clash, the World Series, and the end of "American exceptionalism.". The last, Bragg gleefully explained, means that the United States will be forced to join the rest of the world in its definition of red and blue, football, and health care. (Boston Globe)
Billy Bragg has mellowed but still believes Oct 25, 2008
During the tour, Bragg hopes he can engage audiences to think about and act on societal issues in the same way that he was inspired by seeing 1970s British punk bank The Clash at an anti-racism concert. I speak as someone who was inspired, and whos perspective of the world was inspired, by The Clash at Rock Against Racism in 1978 so I know it can be done and its kind of what I aspire to do, Bragg said. (MSNBC -- Music)
Peter Vansittart; writer wove myth, modernity Oct 24, 2008
In his novels about the late Roman Empire, such as "Three Six Seven" (1983) and "The Wall" (1990), his characters dealt with inflation, immigration, the clash of old and new beliefs, and the moral problem of justifying war. "The past was different from the present, but it wasn't that different," he said in a comment cited in the reference work "20th-Century Romance and Historical Writers.". (Boston Globe)
Voting for change Oct 24, 2008
A major factor in many proxy fights is the clash between short-term progress and long-term goals. Hedge funds with a small company stake pushing for change, said Fahlenbrach of OSU, push for changes seen as positive in the short term. (Columbus Business First, OH)
In Tune With '80s Greaties Oct 23, 2008
GO ahead - pretend you spent the '80s listening to the Clash and Elvis Costello, but 'fess up: The bands you really made out to were Journey, Styx, Foreigner and the other big-hair bands. You can now relive the era (loudly) at "Rock of Ages," the new, relentlessly silly jukebox musical that's so willing to please, it hands out disposable lighters to wave during the power ballads. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Round 8 previews Oct 17, 2008
Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory 0-0 The clash of the last 2 years champions. the clash of the 2 teams who like to move the ball around. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Buckeyes battle Spartans in key Big Ten matchup Oct 17, 2008
They were just 4-of-14 on third down conversion attempts, but the fact that they didn't commit a single turnover in the clash certainly helped to secure the win. Chris "Beanie" Wells ran for 94 yards on 22 carries to pace Ohio State. (FOX23.com, OK)
Clash illustrator Ray Lowry dies Oct 16, 2008
Rock cartoonist Ray Lowry, best known for his work on The Clash's classic 1979 album London Calling, has died at the age of 64 ... Lowry accompanied The Clash on their 1979 tour of the US and later designed the artwork for London Calling ... Lowry also had four collections of his drawings published: Only Rock and Roll, This Space to Let, Ray Lowry - Ink and The Clash, Up-Close and Personal. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Gypsy punk leaking into mainstream Oct 16, 2008
The band, known for a manic, intoxicating brew blending everything from The Clash to klezmer music to eastern European folk, originally began as a modest "art" band in New York's Lower East Side. Their reputation for rowdy, over-the-top performances eventually preceded them, getting them banned from CBGB's and the Bowery Ballroom. (Edmonton Journal)
Keane's Upward Spiral Oct 15, 2008
Nearly a quarter of a century after it stopped recording, the Clash still excites interest. And this week, there's a fresh round of new product in the form of the concert album "Live at Shea Stadium," the DVD "The Clash Live -- Revolution Rock" and a lavish book, "The Clash by the Clash.". (Billboard.com)
Nostalgia repackaged as Clash cash in Oct 14, 2008
And although the surviving members of the Clash will be remaining firmly in their rocking chairs, no bank is safe ... Last week there was a tripartite Clash release in Britain: the illustrated autobiography The Clash, the live compilation DVD Revolution Rock, and the CD Live At Shea Stadium ... Integrity was high on punk's list of watchwords, and the Clash set themselves particularly lofty standards, promising their fans value for money and no exploitation of their followers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson have new CDs Oct 14, 2008
Also, new releases from Oasis, The Clash, Pretenders, Rachael Yamagata ... The Clash, Live at SheaHaving fired then-junkie drummer Topper Headon months earlier, the Clash that charged into Shea Stadium in October 1982 to open for the Who wasnt necessarily firing on all cylinders not by purist standards ... The Clash plays to the back row and reaches it with larger-than-life versions of favorites like Police on My Back (where one can hear how the group could have transitioned... (MSNBC -- Music)
Clash at their peak provide Shea Stadium memento Oct 13, 2008
Shea had a rich musical history, too, and one of those memories is now for sale: a recording of the Clash s concert there on Oct. 13, 1982, as opening act for the Who. It was arguably the Clash at its peak ... The Who and the Clash were a culture clash double bill. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Staying In: Your Home Entertainment Guide Oct 11, 2008
The Clash Live: Revolution Rock The lyrics urge you to "smash up your seats and rock to this brand new beat," but your mom will kill you if you wreck her new couch. It's best to stick to the second half of the advice. (Calgary Herald)
Clashing Good Oct 10, 2008
GOOD thing the Clash broke up years ago, because they'd probably be playing Vegas and sipping champagne had they carried on ... She recalls: "At the end of the night, he said, 'I did the three things I hated the most: I rode in a limousine, hung out with Andy Warhol and went to Studio 54 - and I had the greatest time.' " A new album, "The Clash: Live at Shea Stadium," recorded on O 00004000 ct. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Guy's Take On London's Gritty Underworld Oct 10, 2008
The clash begins as old school brits try to reclaim their territory. In the true spirit of a shady mobster flick, Ritchie introduces a rather unusual form of torture involving crayfish. (CBS News -- Early Show)
'RockNRolla' is pure, gritty Guy Ritchie Oct 8, 2008
lange of '60s and more current rock, along with songs by The Clash serving as perfect accompaniment to the action. The plot seems to drift off point, while the bloodshed grows, which is customary in a Ritchie movie. (USA Today)
When Clash played Shea, it was punk at its peak Oct 8, 2008
The Clash, from left, Joe Strummer, Terry Chimes, Mick Jones and Paul Simonon, rode in an open-topped car from Manhattan to Shea Stadium for their video of "Should I Stay or Should I Go." ... Shea had a rich musical history, too, and one of those memories is now for sale: a recording of the Clash's concert there on Oct. 13, 1982, as opening act for the Who ... It was arguably the Clash at its peak. (MSNBC -- Music)
The Clash's Topper Headon Oct 8, 2008
And this week, there's a fresh round of new product in the form of the concert album "Live at Shea Stadium," the DVD "The Clash Live -- Revolution Rock" and a lavish book, "The Clash by the Clash." ... What can you tell us about "The Clash by the Clash?" ... You know what the Clash originally stood for and we don't stand for that anymore. (Billboard.com)
Arkansas and Auburn meet in key SEC clash Oct 8, 2008
Auburn was limited to 208 total yards in the clash ... The play against both the run and the pass was solid, but the Tigers only managed one sack and one takeaway in the clash. (FOX23.com, OK)
Vols and 'Dawgs meet Between the Hedges Oct 8, 2008
The Huskies were held without a touchdown and finished the clash with 190 total yards. They averaged 2. (FOX23.com, OK)
Sri Lanka troops 'kill 30 rebels' Oct 4, 2008
The clashes came hours after Sri Lanka's navy said it had destroyed five Tiger boats and killed 40 rebels in the north of the country. There has been no comment from the rebels on the fighting in the east. (Yahoo News -- Sri Lanka)
The Call of the Wild — Chapter III. The Dominant Primordial Beast Oct 4, 2008
It was inevitable that the clash for leadership should come. Buck wanted it. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Palin stands her ground in VP debate with Biden Oct 3, 2008
The clash over Iraq was the most personal, and pointed, of the 90-minute debate in which Palin repeatedly cast herself as a non-Washington politician, part of a "team of mavericks" that she said was ready to bring change to a country demanding it. From the opening moments of the debate, Biden sought to make McCain out as a straight-ahead successor to an unpopular President Bush. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
SanDisk's Music Empire Sep 24, 2008
The clash of these two titans generates a lot of noise, silencing any chance of SanDisk, the unlikely No. 2 digital music player maker, claiming headlines. But recently, the Milpitas, Calif. (Forbes -- Technology)
Google Dials Up Amazon Sep 24, 2008
Apple and Google were going to collide eventually, so the clash may as well start now. The relationship between Google and Amazon should be able to evolve. (MSNBC -- Business)
Downtown noise gets an audience Sep 23, 2008
BLOOMINGTON -- The clash between noisy taverns and their residential neighbors continues to be a struggle for the Bloomington City Council. The council discussed the noise issue for nearly an hour during an unrelated topic about removing closing time restrictions on downtown bar Six Strings, 525 N. Center St. The council voted unanimously to lift the restrictions. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bob Gruen: the accidental legend Sep 23, 2008
"Joe Strummer [lead singer of the Clash] and I spent many a night in many a bar," he continues in his own garrulous fashion ... "I didn't visit this lifestyle as a journalist. It was my lifestyle. ... I wasn't pursuing the Clash 'cause I knew they were going to be famous. You didn't know who was going to be famous. I liked all kinds of obscure groups, like the Miamis and the Steel Tips, and they don't all make it. I like to say that the Miamis made 78 No. 1 hit singles that were never... (Globe and Mail)
Obama Invokes Rush Limbaugh in New Spanish-Language Ad... Sep 18, 2008
The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms. Our brethren are already in the field. (The Drudge Report)
We still love: Annie Lennox Sep 18, 2008
None of this is more evident than on her 1995 album, Medusa, a collection of covers originally sung by artists as diverse as Al Green and the Clash ... While not every track on *Medusa* accomplishes this noteworthy goal, listeners can find at least three must-repeat tracks in Lennox's covers of Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain," Paul Simon's "Something So Right," and the Clash's "Train In Vain." Sometimes it takes a woman to do a man's job, and Medusa proves it. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Owls and Longhorns tangle in Lone Star State showdown Sep 18, 2008
He threw a touchdown and ran for a score in the clash, but it simply wasn't enough to knock off the Commodores ... They also had five rushing touchdowns against the Owls, who failed to register a takeaway in the clash. (FOX23.com, OK)
All the world's a stage for Okkervil River Sep 18, 2008
The clash resulted in what Sheff defines as The Stand Ins' "letters to the editor" quality ... The clash also presumably had a hand in broadening a panoramic sonic palette even further: Technicolor drama see-saws with black-and-white melancholy, with a rainbow of ragged rock, soul, country and punk influences in between. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Tropic Thunder UK Review Sep 17, 2008
No stone is left unturned as he takes on the machine, the fake trailers that start proceedings a spot-on satire of the comedy, action and drama that Hollywood churns out on an all-too regular basis, and the clash of titanic egos recognisable to anyone who has ever been on a film set, or read a behind-the-scenes tome. He is ably supported by an all-star cast, with Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. particular stand-outs as actors with issues. (IGN FilmForce)
Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan hurt in Coogee bar fight Sep 17, 2008
" Donovan had been "on a normal night out" with a group of four girlfriends when the clash happened, Mr Axford said. Police and an ambulance were called to the scene about 2.15am, with Donovan taken to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment. Beach Palace group general manager Chris Warhurst confirmed the altercation, but said the venue's CCTV footage "did not sustain the assault allegation". "She was only on the premises for 10 minutes. There was a bit of an altercation between her friends and... (NEWS.com.au)
Festival ponders the things that matter Sep 16, 2008
In 2006, fiction and non-fiction works looked at the clash of civilisations, while last year, the focus narrowed to an individual's relationship to society, Mr Campbell said ... "As a result of the clash of civilisations and geopolitics and the questioning of the values and ethics of the society that you live in, it seems like it's all gone down to say: When it all comes down to it, what really matters?". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Casey Donovan allegedly attacked in Coogee hotel Sep 16, 2008
Donavan was punched twice in the face, according to her stepfather Norm Axford, and had glasses of beer thrown into the clash. The 20-year-old broke her finger and sustained cuts to the face after the fracas. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Rare Look Back Sep 16, 2008
The movie, which also stars members of the Clash and the Sex Pistols, is now out on DVD for the first time. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Kaminsky kicks off year at VDM Sep 15, 2008
About halfway through the song, when each instrument started playing at the same time, the clash of sound between the strings and woodwinds produced a sort of 'storm' effect. Another folk song performed on the evening was Joni Mitchell's famous "Woodstock," which kept things simple with just Kaminsky on piano and Beckwith again on vocals. (The Daily Campus, CT)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 14) Sep 14, 2008
Members of the Sex Pistols and the Clash play a punk act on the same bill. Extras: Commentary by Lane and Dern, along with another track by director Lou Adler ("Up in Smoke"). (Boston Globe)
Beyond recognition Sep 13, 2008
When Italian music critic Riccardo Bertoncelli saw Antonioli's photographs of the musicians he had been watching for years, he says, "At first glance I didn't recognise many of the musicians, and not only because my memory contained their names more than their faces. Some of them didn't seem like themselves." He cites the photo of Mick Jones, lead guitarist of the Clash, as an example. "Wasn't he (then and always) a hedonistic youth with a beautiful baby face? Here, he looks more like an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Braves make their last trip to Shea Sep 13, 2008
(Not to mention, the stadium where The Clash, The Who, The Beatles and Joe Willie Namath once played - yes, the Jets played here for a while). But it ain t going to be easy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
More of this story Sep 13, 2008
Futura of ArtOld school spray can maestro Futura made a name for himself painting trains in New York City and went on to a slick graphic art career, designing album covers for the Clash and filling galleries. The graffiti artist has a rare, four-day local show as part of the Phantom Galleries L.A. program: From Sept. 18-21, Strategic Synchronicity will unfold in the Pacific Electric Lofts. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Sham 69 They're saying 'That's Life!' Sep 12, 2008
SHAM 69 though not as commercially successful as bands such as the Sex Pistols or the Clash, were however the most successful in the charts and are still to this day in the genre of Punk. The band during their many reincarnations have been very successful in the last 2 years with this current line up, with triumphant tours of many countries such as the US, Australia and Japan, they go from strength to strength. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Cox Hampton Roads Partners with C-SPAN for 2008 'Campaign in the Commonwealth' Youth Education Tour Sep 12, 2008
Source: Cox Communications. C-SPAN's "Road to the White House" Bus and Cox to host mock presidential debates and mock elections at two high schools in the region. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tide hope to roll over visiting Hilltoppers Sep 11, 2008
WKU forced EKU to abandon the run last week, and as a result the Hilltoppers yielded a mere 20 rushing yards in the clash. They did give up 228 yards through the air, but the Colonels averaged fewer than 10 yards per pass completion. (FOX23.com, OK)
Badgers and Bulldogs fight in Fresno Sep 11, 2008
In fact, the Bulldogs scored two touchdowns in the final seven minutes of the clash. All three touchdowns scored by Fresno State were registered by tailback Ryan Matthews, all on short runs. (FOX23.com, OK)
Off-target NATO bomb kills 2 Afghan civilians Sep 10, 2008
U.S. and Afghan officials have said the opening shots of the clash were fired from the village at a joint force of U.S. special forces troops and Afghan army commandos. Karzai expressed pleasure Tuesday that the U.S. investigation into the Azizabad incident had been reopened. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
* World News Quick Take Sep 9, 2008
The film takes a comic look at the clash of two contrasting cultures and tells the story of how a cook in a Bollywood film crew woos a waitress in a scenic Swiss village. I love Indian culture and its chaos, Oliver Paulus, the writer-director of the film, told the newspaper. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cartographer of the human heart Sep 3, 2008
The clash between the alcoholic Blanche's romantic delusions and snobbery, and Stanley's robust physicality, is riveting and moving drama, and evokes the demise of the old antebellum south and the rise of the new immigrant class. The jazz and blues rhythms come through in William's language, Ullmann says. (The Australian)
Council on Aging events Aug 30, 2008
Free movie A free showing of the movie Young at Heart will be held at the Milano Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 1:30 p.m. Bands such as Coldplay, the Clash and Jimi Hendrix will never sound the same once you ve heard the Young at Heart chorus, a group of Massachusetts senior citizens who thrill audiences worldwide with their unusual and unusually poignant covers of rock songs. Stephen Walker s humane and heartwarming documentary, which premiered at Sundance in 2008, follows the elderly... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Turner Memorial Saturday at Kings Speedway Aug 29, 2008
Twenty-six drivers turned out for the clash from both the Bay Cities Racing Association and United States Auto Club tours, said Kings Speedway promoter Frank Dias. USAC Western Midget point leader Nic Faas from Huntington Beach won last Saturday's feature, overtaking Scott Pierovich on the 19th lap of the 30-lap event. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Aug 26, 2008
Aside from the new high-profile endorsement commitments, I look at: mono, the battle of the surfaces, the clash of times ( 3 matches etc. and the impact that had on training. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Reggae legend Scratch Perry's mad crazy skills Aug 26, 2008
Songs he's produced have been covered by Billy Idol, UB40 and the Clash ... The Clash, "Complete Control": Credited as co-producer, Perry's actual involvement in this 1977 track has been debated ... Still, Scratch's influence can be seen in the Clash's punk version of "Police and Thieves" and the band's association with Perry protg Mikey Dread. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Awards applaud monsters of metal Aug 22, 2008
"Thank you so much," singer Zack De La Rocha said, before reeling off a list of names that included The Clash, Public Enemy, Bob Dylan and "anyone who went out in the streets and showed Tony Blair the door". 30 Seconds To Mars refrained from mentioning their former record label EMI in their speeches after the company sued the band for $30m (16m). (BBC News -- UK)
Your daily fix of celebrity gossip Feisty: Lily Allen swings a ... Aug 21, 2008
it's kinda dark here. " "hey don't worry, Lilly's here, and she glows like a carrot dipped in nuclear waste. (Ninemsn)
US coalition says 30 militants die in battle Aug 21, 2008
The coalition says in a statement that the clash took place in the eastern Laghman province on Wednesday. There were no coalition or Afghan troops killed. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Back on track and blazing its own trail Aug 19, 2008
The only real low light is "Each Year," which seems to rip the chorus right off the Clash anthem "Lost in the Supermarket." Oops. Matthew Shaer. (Boston Globe)
The strangest live album ever Aug 19, 2008
The Clash devolved from punk snots to self-destructive louts. A new live set captures the band in its ragged glory. (Salon)
Rainn Wilson rocks out Aug 18, 2008
"I wanted everything to feel completely real," says Wilson, who says he preferred the Clash to hair metal bands back in the day. "I also learned the tricks of heavy metal drummers - how to flash the heavy metal horns on the off-beat as you're drumming, or point to the hot girl in the crowd on the off-beat with your drum stick . . .". (Boston Globe)
Mountain View birthday party ends in violence Aug 15, 2008
The clash continued, and eventually four others were arrested including Bortuluzzi's sister, Beatriz, a 33-year-old Sunnyvale resident who was charged with obstructing an officer as she tried to help her brother. Gabriela Klein, a 27-year-old resident of Greenbrae in Marin County, was also arrested for obstructing an officer. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
