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The Reading Life: Ellen Willis, rocking the rock music boat
![I've long considered Ellen Willis something of a hero. I hope I live longer than she did (Willis died in 2006, at 64), but otherwise, it's an exemplary life. She was the first pop music critic of the New Yorker, writing 56 pieces for the magazine from 1968 to 1975 that trace her relationship with "music that boldly and aggressively laid out what the singer wanted, loved, hated ... [and] challenged me to do the same."](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-07/63579526-28135836.jpg "I've long considered Ellen Willis something of a hero. I hope I live longer than she did (Willis died in 2006, at 64), but otherwise, it's an exemplary life. She was the first pop music critic of the New Yorker, writing 56 pieces for the magazine from 1968 to 1975 that trace her relationship with "music that boldly and aggressively laid out what the singer wanted, loved, hated ... [and] challenged me to do the same.\"")
Los Angeles Times Book CriticI've long considered Ellen Willis something of a hero. I hope I live longer than she did (Willis died in 2006, at 64), but otherwise, it's an exemplary life. She was the first pop music critic of the New Yorker, writing 56 pieces for the magazine from...Tags: Culture, Rock and Roll (genre), Media Industry, Lou Reed, Janis Joplin
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U.S. energy policy: A slow national suicide
In 1969, three unrelated events occurred that have since been combined with political bungling to slowly strangle the U.S. economy. Moammar Gadhafi overthrew King Idris of Libya. He nationalized Western oil company reserves with no retribution from the U....Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Hybrid Vehicles, Natural Resources, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Wildlife
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Icon who played harmonica for most blues greats to headline 2nd Blast Furnace Blues festival at SteelStacks
Lehigh Valley MusicA blues singer and harmonica player who has performed with many of the greats of his day will headline the second annual Blast Furnace Blues festival, Sept. 14-16 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, organizers just announced. James...... -
Levon Helm dies at 71; drummer and singer with the Band
Levon Helm is most widely known for the songs he sang that found their way onto the pop charts during his long tenure as drummer and singer for the Band: "Up On Cripple Creek," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Don't Do It," earthy and infectious...
Tags: Ringo Starr, Van Morrison, Tom Wolfe, Jerry Lee Lewis, Music
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City Lights: Looking back — and ahead — to the '60s
The thought hit me the other day, about the time the news broke of former Monkee Davy Jones' death, that I might live to see the '60s. Those would be the next '60s, of course. When the year 2060 hits, if I am still around, I will be 81, not an uncommon...Tags: The Rolling Stones (music group), Entertainment Events, New Kids on the Block (music group), Bob Dylan, Apple iPhone
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Upcoming Movies in 2012
Fox 5 San Diego staffWhen I was asked to come up with movies I was looking forward to in 2012, I was first at a loss. As a critic, I find it a lot of fun to do lists of the best/worst of the previous years; but we try not to watch too many trailers. They give away key plot...Tags: Nick Nolte, Richard Jenkins, Daniel Craig, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Josh Brolin
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Blossoms, landscaping, equipment and more at Flower & Garden Show
marieg@herald-mail.comIt’s not Woodstock, but the Athletic, Recreation and Community Center at Hagerstown Community College will have one thing in common with the 1960s music festival this weekend — flower power. Buds, blooms, fronds and fern will be everywhere as...Tags: Consumers, Weddings, Music, Forestry and Timber, Entertainment
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Dr. Dog keeps its rough edges
After years of gaining fans the old fashioned way — self-produced albums, incessant touring — the time came in the summer of 2009 for Dr. Dog to graduate from low-fi psychedelic folk group to a fully formed band, with the confidence to rise...Tags: Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Animal Collective (music group), Entertainment, Music, Entertainment Events
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Storm warning canceled early, but many commuters still late
The winter storm warning for the Chicago area was canceled about six hours ahead of schedule today as snowfall greatly decreased in intensity -- but the morning commute was still slowed by icy roads and blowing snow that caused spin-outs on almost every...Tags: Highway Transportation, Air and Space Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Air Transportation Delays, Weather
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Simms Taback dies at 79; children's author and illustrator
![Simms Taback, an award-winning children's book author and illustrator best known for his version of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" and "Joseph Had a Little Overcoat," his Caldecott Medal-winning adaptation of a Yiddish folk song, has died. He was 79.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-01/67099582-01171432-187105.jpg "Simms Taback, an award-winning children's book author and illustrator best known for his version of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly\" and \"Joseph Had a Little Overcoat,\" his Caldecott Medal-winning adaptation of a Yiddish folk song, has died. He was 79.")
Simms Taback, an award-winning children's book author and illustrator best known for his version of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" and "Joseph Had a Little Overcoat," his Caldecott Medal-winning adaptation of a Yiddish folk song, has died. He...Tags: Book, Awards and Prizes, McDonald's, NBC (tv network), American Express Company
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
5:30 - 9 a.m. Bill Leff in for Jonathon Brandmeier 6:05 a.m. From Joe Biden to Herman Cain, Bill Leff runs down a list of the biggest political gaffes of 2011. 6:39 a.m. Jason Gilbert of the Huffington Post to talk about the ten most essential Ipad...Tags: Joe Biden, Chicago Blackhawks, Charlie Sheen, National Hockey League, Ice Hockey
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
5 - 5:30 a.m. The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter 5:30 - 6 a.m. Love Changes Life 6 - 6:30 a.m. The Lutheran Hour 6:30 - 9 a.m. The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dean Richards 11:35 a.m. Dean Richards visits with Robert Downey...Tags: Robert Downey Jr., Entertainment Events, Chicago, Daniel Carcillo, Northwestern Wildcats
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