Americans spent more on autos, furniture and clothing at the start of the crucial holiday shopping season, boosting retail sales for a sixth straight month. Retail sales rose 0.2 percent in November, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. That's lower than October's gain, which was revised higher to show a 0.6 percent increase. Still, more spending on retail goods shows the economy continues to grow at a slow but steady pace. Consumers appeared to make more big purchases in November. They … [Read more...]
Rihanna’s “Talk That Talk” seesaws between romance, raunch
The advance word on Rihanna's new album "Talk That Talk" was that it would be full of dirty talk -- as in stark-raving smutty. That turns out to have been an overstatement: filth-ophilia really only accounts for about a third of the record. But, um, it's a memorable third. "I want you to be my sex slave," she sings in "Cockiness." "I can be your dominatrix ... She may be the queen of hearts, but I'm gonna be the queen of your body parts." No surprise, that, coming from the woman who already … [Read more...]
Is iPad 3 worth waiting for?
Tablets are shaping up to be THE big-ticket gift item this year. Fifteen percent of respondents to a ChangeWave survey said they want one. Top on the tablet wish list is the iPad 2, with 65% of respondents voting for it over the next contender, the Amazon Kindle Fire. What's more, analyst Gartner Inc. predicts Apple will sell 22 million iPads just between September and the end of December. But before you rush out to buy one yourself, you have to think about the future, about the next iPad … [Read more...]
TOP 6 Moments of FFF6
M83: I’ve been waiting awhile to see these guys live, and it was well worth the wait, they sounded absolutely amazing. You could not only feel the energy from the stage, but could also see it being transfer to the crowd. Will definitely be checking these guys out again in the future. Ra Ra Riot: This was the band I was most excited to see going into the festival. I have seen them 5 times now and they never disappoint me. I am such a sucker for any group that can effectively find a way … [Read more...]
Pacquiao’s invincibility pierced in divisive win
When the final bell rang, 12 rounds of furious fighting complete, Juan Manuel Marquez lifted his right fist high into the air, turned to the ringside crowd and offered a knowing wink through an eye nearly swollen shut. Standing in front of him at that very moment, his opponent, Manny Pacquiao, let his head sag as he turned to walk to his corner. Seconds later Marquez was carried around the ring on the shoulders of two of his corner men. Pacquiao was on his knees in prayer. Somehow, … [Read more...]
High-Fiber diet may help thwart colon cancer
Eating a high-fiber diet may reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, especially if the fiber is from cereal and whole grains, according to a new review. British and Dutch researchers analyzed 25 studies that included a total of nearly 2 million people. Compared with the lowest levels of fiber consumption, each 10 gram per day increase in intake of total dietary fiber and cereal fiber was associated with a 10 percent reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Consuming 90 grams more a day (three … [Read more...]
Heavy D dies at 44
Heavy D, the self-proclaimed "overweight lover" of hip-hop who became one of rap's top hit-makers with wit, humor and a positive vibe, has died. He was 44. Lt. Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills police said Heavy D died in a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday after collapsing at his condominium building. Rosen said Beverly Hills police officers were dispatched to Heavy D's condominium building Tuesday morning after receiving a report of an unconscious person laying on the walkway of a building. … [Read more...]
Interview with Francisca Valenzuela
After her successful U.S. Debut at SXSW, Francisca Valenzuela released her sophomore album ‘Buen Soldado’ this past August, followed by her performance at ACL this year. We spoke with the Chilean singer/songwriter shortly after ACL to talk about her ACL experience, Austin and what listeners can expect to see from her in the upcoming year. CLICK HERE to listen to full interview: http://soundcloud.com/katalinatx/interview-with-francisca … [Read more...]
Graffiti 6
Graffiti6 is a collaboration between singer-songwriter Jamie Scott and songwriter-producer Tommy D, both London-born multi-instrumentalists who began making music together in 2009 and decided to call the resulting collaboration Graffiti6. Graffiti6 has been heard on TV shows such as as Grey’s Anatomy, Covert Affairs, CSI: NY, One Tree Hill, and in the on MTV’s Teen Wolf, Freshmen 5, Artist to Watch, and Push campaigns. The upcoming album, entitled, Colours is described as “a blend of pop, … [Read more...]
Joe Frazier, Former Heavyweight Boxing Champ, Dies at 67
Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight boxing champ who died of liver cancer on Nov. 7 at 67, won't go down in history as the greatest fighter of all time. Muhammad Ali, the man with whom Frazier sparred so epically, both inside and outside the ropes, owns that distinction. Frazier's role in his rival's outsize life will always define his own legacy: it's impossible to mention "Smokin' Joe" without summoning Ali a few seconds later. But if Ali defined Frazier, well, Frazier made Ali too. If not … [Read more...]
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