A ubiquitous and uniquely American art form is in grave danger.  On February 10, 2009, Muzak Holdings LLC filed for bankruptcy protection. You know, Muzak, often referred to as “elevator music“: The style of music used was deliberately bland, so as not to intrude on foreground tasks, an...

The bill for all the concerts, lavish balls and celebrations is around $150million. The grandeur of the presidential 'coronation' has senior Republicans suggesting Obama has misread the country's mood - and some Democrats are feeling uneasy too....

It may be a change in party and (to some extent) personnel, but not of fundamental policy. The Obama Regime, like that of Bush, will defend the interests of the corporate elite against the working class, and of American imperialism against the world....

Obama has finally broken his silence about the Israeli assault on Gaza, though hardly in a way that makes his intentions crystal clear: "The loss of civilian life in Gaza and Israel is a source of deep concern to me." That's my man! The Bland Obama....

Last August, I received what can only be classified as the worst pitch (and dumbest idea) (and most greedy letter) that I have ever gotten. And this time, unlike the ones you guys forward to Kevin and me, it came directly TO me. Which makes me think that the two people behind it were not only naïve...

I want design to move me, to play with my emotions in the manner of music, dance, sculpture or a painting. I want it to make me feel something -- love, lust, anger, joy or any combination thereof. I want it to become a part of my history, an evocative force, something that rekindles memories, be the...

Apparently, state Sen. C. Anthony Muse (D-Prince George's) has patched up any lingering tension with Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert)....

Apparently, state Sen. C. Anthony Muse (D-Prince George's) has patched up any lingering tension with Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert)....

Mick Hucknall heeft zonder de andere leden van Simply Red een solo album opgenomen. Het album is een eerbetoon aan Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, een legendarische R’nB zanger uit de zeventiger jaren. Dit jaar zal hij trouwens ook optreden tijdens Bospop op 12 Juli. Dit artikel is afkomstig v...

I was tempted to title this "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" , playing off the theme we ran with yesterday. But that was a comedy, and Jim Blandings (played by Gary Grant ; Mrs. Blandings, the lovely Myrna Loy ) was a ad man, not a lying, covert-CIA-Agent-exposing, Turd Blossoming, Railroading...