Topic: The Who (Band)
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Modern Parenthood Super Bowl GoDaddy kiss commercial: How much did your kids squirm?
This year's GoDaddy.com Super Bowl commercial, a painfully uncomfortable kiss between model and nerd archetype that embarrassed some younger viewers, is either a win for the underdogs or a new urban slang term for woefully uneven couples.
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Modern Parenthood Rolling Stones at 50: A work ethic to raise kids by? (+video)
The Rolling Stones hit the stage 50 years ago and this mom loves their work ethic. After all, what can a poor boy do, 'cept sing for a rock 'n' roll band? For 50 years, and counting, she says, that's what they been doing. And they haven't been poor for at least the last 48.
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The Fun Stuff: And Other Essays
Twenty-three essays showcase preeminent literary critic James Wood as a hungry, happy bookworm.
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Big Bird endangered? The real-time tweets and Facebook reaction to debate
The Obama vs. Romney presidential debate was the most tweeted event in U.S. political history. Hot Facebook and Twitter topics: Big Bird, Jim Lehrer, and Mitt Romney's victory.
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Tomorrow can wait
The best concerts are coming from artists who are 60 and up.
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Prosecutors ask for 3 years in Russian punk band Pussy Riot hooliganism case
Defense lawyers and an influential Russian Orthodox cleric warned that jail time for the women could backfire by severing trust between ordinary Russians and the country's institutions.
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Gibson Guitar Corporation admits to importing endangered wood
Gibson Guitar Corporation acknowledged Monday that its importations of exotic wood, including ebony, violated environmental laws. Federal prosecutors will drop criminal charges against Gibson Guitar Corporation, and the Nashville-based insturment maker will pay a hefty fine.
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The Entrepreneurial Mind What the next generation of entrepreneurs will look like
'Generation Z' – the children of Generation X – will be driven, high achievers for whom the constantly connected, social media world is ubiquitous. And the older generations will have to get used to their multi-tasking personalities
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The Beatles: Here come the sons?
Rumors swirl that the sons of the Beatles are considering starting a band.
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Cover Story Occupy Europe: How a generation went from indifferent to indignant
Occupy Europe? From Madrid to Athens, young people facing a bleak future are casting doubt on European identity.
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Paul McCartney 9/11 concert in a Showtime film
Paul McCartney: The 9/11 concert now serves as the framework for a new film, "The Love We Make." Directed by legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles, it captures McCartney's firsthand observations of 9/11 as well as concert performances and backstage preparations.
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Rock 'n' Roll: Nostalgic for the summer of 1971
One rock and roll lover reminisces about the songs a twelve year-old loved in 1971 as much as a man does in 2011.
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Les Paul honored by musical Google Doodle
Les Paul was an accomplished guitarist, but his technical innovations made modern music possible.
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Soul music survivors: Mavis Staples and Bettye LaVette
Soul music singers Mavis Staples and Bettye LaVette bring a rare maturity and authority to the age of 'American Idol.'
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Susan Boyle will tell her story
British singing sensation Susan Boyle has signed a book deal to write her autobiography.
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Debra Medina self-destructs on Glenn Beck radio show
Texas gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina appeared on the Glenn Beck radio show this morning and made a lot of news when she wouldn't take a position on whether the US government was behind the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
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With @CraigyFerg, Craig Ferguson leaps into the Twitter fray
Craig Ferguson, the host of "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on CBS, has finally joined Twitter. Let the 140-character ribbing commence.
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After Super Bowl victory, New Orleans not ready to end the party
A Super Bowl parade is planned for Tuesday, complete with marching bands, Mardi Gras floats, and thousands of elated fans.
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In Pictures: Super Bowl commercials
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In Pictures: Ready for the Super Bowl
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At Super Bowl, The Who's Townshend dogged by child-porn arrest
Child-advocacy groups in Florida are protesting Sunday's Super Bowl, saying the NFL was wrong to invite rocker Pete Townshend of The Who to perform at halftime. They cite his 2003 arrest for accessing child porn online. He urges critics to 'look at bit further' at his case.
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Opinion: Who dat! New Orleans Saints fans are ready to finish strong.
At the Super Bowl, the Saints will serve as ambassadors and symbols of a city reborn.
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The Monitor's View: Super Bowl betting can’t be a goldmine for states
Revenue-hungry states are asking why Congress bans sports betting. Their attempts to repeal a 1992 law must be resisted. Sports must not be corrupted by gambling.
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Mardi Gras? Nah, it's New Orleans' Saints Super Bowl warm-up.
The Saints' run to the Super Bowl has come to symbolize New Orleans' post-Katrina revival. The result has been a party not seen for generations – even in the city that calls Mardi Gras home.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Susan Boyle's 'Dream' CD, McCartney concert magic at New York's Citi Field, D.C.'s holiday celebrations on TNT, and more.
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