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Big Country were a new wave/alternative rock band which formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1981. The band consisted of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass) and Mark Brzezicki (drums). Adamson was a former member of the Scottish punk band The Skids. The band was best known for using the device known as the "e-bow" to alter their guitars to sound like bagpipes. |
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Audio slideshow: Lifeboat anniversary Date: 17 Nov 2009
BBC News -
Looking back on the 40th anniversary of the launch of an inshore lifeboat kept going by the community.
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Sponsored links Date: 13 Nov 2009
Stuff -
What gets you on the D-Floor? Happy Friday! You look lovely today by the way.
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'Noble Things' movie premiere Friday in Tyler Date: 13 Nov 2009
KETK 56 Tyler -
TYLER - It's fitting that actor Brett Moses gets his first major role of a big-screen movie playing a country music star from East Texas in the movie 'Noble Things.' This, after all, is his home turf. He grew up in Vidor, located in Southeast Texas, then went to Hollywood. After graduating in 1993, he landed a spot at the Studio C Acting & Filmmaking Institute and the distinguished American ...
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Electricity and Empire calendars: Find an event Date: 12 Nov 2009
Bristol Herald Courier -
ELECTRICITY CALENDAR NIGHTLIFE BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th Streets. Nov. 13, The Bull’s Gap Band, a benefit for underprivileged children at Christmas. http://www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.
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Hutchison, Air Force Association to honor WASP veterans today Date: 11 Nov 2009
Abilene Reporter-News -
During World War II, a brave and fearless group of women became the first females in history to fly military aircraft. These were the Women Airforce Service Pilots, who flew from bases across the U.S. from 1942-44. The WASPs originally were stationed at Howard Hughes Airport in Houston but were transferred to Avenger Field in Sweetwater in 1943. More than 1,000 women joined the WASP, and 38 of ...
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University organizes first Veterans Day ceremony Date: 11 Nov 2009
The Optimist -
By Christianna Lewis ACU will honor veterans from all over the Big Country, as well as ACU alumni who have served in the armed forces, at its first Veterans Day tribute. Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, will conduct the opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Moody Coliseum. A 30-minute ceremony will replace regular Chapel [...]
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Around Town Date: 10 Nov 2009
Abilene Reporter-News -
TOUR OF HOMES Come tour an extensive collection of some of Abilene’s most picturesque homes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday as the Abilene Philharmonic presents its second annual Holiday Home Tour. Home enthusiasts are invited to stroll through six homes in the Sayles and Elmwood areas brimming with holiday décor. Guests will be self-guided with a map brochure that comes with every ticket ...
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Authors, publishers win book battle Date: 10 Nov 2009
Australian Broadcasting Corporation -
Restrictions on book imports will not be lifted despite recommendations from the Productivity Commission to do so.
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