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LIVE EARTH: THE CONCERTS FOR A CLIMATE IN CRISIS
Mother EarthLIVE EARTH: THE CONCERTS FOR A CLIMATE IN CRISIS, 07/07/07
Live Earth is a monumental music event that will bring together more than 2 billion people on 7/7/07 to raise awareness about global warming. Artists include Beastie Boys, John Mayer, Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, The Police, and many more including Virtual March partners Bon Jovi, Damien Rice, and Taking Back Sunday.
An evening of surprises with Manu Chao
Manu ChaoAn evening of surprises with Manu Chao
By James Reed, Globe Staff | June 26, 2007
Maybe the woman filing out of Avalon Sunday night didn't quite understand what had just happened inside. "I don't know if he's trying to start a punk band or what," she said with obvious frustation.
Internet Radio in Danger
Internet Radio
freepress.net
A ruling by an obscure regulatory agency threatens to silence thousands of Internet radio stations. After intense lobbying from the recording industry, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) is about to mandate exponential increases — by as much as 1,200 percent — in royalties paid every time webcasters stream a song online.
If these unfair rules are allowed to go into effect on July 15, many public, independent and smaller Internet radio stations will have to shut down. At stake is the diversity of musical choice that the Internet has come to represent for more than 50 million listeners.
