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Jagger, Quincy Jones react to the death of Little Richard


Reaction to the death of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard, who died Saturday at 87. — “I’m so saddened to hear about the passing of Little Richard, he was the biggest inspiration of my early teens and his music still has the same raw electric energy when you play it now as it did […]




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A Country Christmas Q&A with Julie Thomas of ‘Little Farmstead Living’


The Snohomish blogger and Instagram influencer shares warm and cozy holiday decorating tips from her new book.




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Your Place: With more heartwarming sentimentality than DIY experience, a Kenmore man updates his childhood home for his own family


SO MUCH IS so sweet here — with virtually zero DIY experience, but decades of memories and dreams (and only two trips to the ER), Ty Warren successfully pulled off the lovely-on-many-levels remodel of his childhood home in Kenmore — but the sweetest might be how we learned of this sentimental act of derring-do-it-himself in […]



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Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Little Richard, one of the chief architects of rock ‘n’ roll whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to white America, died Saturday after battling bone cancer. He was 87. Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard’s, told The Associated […]




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Jagger, Quincy Jones react to the death of Little Richard


Reaction to the death of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard, who died Saturday at 87. — “I’m so saddened to hear about the passing of Little Richard, he was the biggest inspiration of my early teens and his music still has the same raw electric energy when you play it now as it did […]




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The Backstory: Thankfully, this turkey-centered tradition can take a little ribbing


This year’s ode to the Thanksgiving feast is a tribute to folks for whom the mere thought of baking from scratch prompts a violent itch.




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Weekend Plus adjusts to new realities of coronavirus pandemic


Dear readers: You’re adjusting to new realities introduced by the novel coronavirus, and Weekend Plus is, too. Starting today and in the coming weeks, you’ll find fewer restaurant and entertainment listings in this section and more emphasis on things you can enjoy at home, including: • Recipes and takeout food • Family activities • Recommended […]




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Mask or no mask? New social tension splits Seattle-area residents in coronavirus era


Since health officials began recommending (but not requiring) that everyone cover their faces in public to reduce the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a new divide has emerged over who wears a mask and who doesn't.




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F1 chairman evokes “remote” possibility of no races in 2020


PARIS (AP) — Discussions to host Formula One races in July are at an advanced stage, although F1 chairman Chase Carey cautions that “the remote possibility of no racing in 2020″ remains. The first 10 races of the season have been postponed or canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a huge loss of revenue. […]




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Seattle Times wins Pulitzer Prize for Boeing 737 MAX coverage


The Seattle Times has been awarded a 2020 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for its yearlong coverage of the two deadly crashes of Boeing’s 737 MAX jet. This is the newspaper's 11th Pulitzer Prize.



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Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Little Richard, one of the chief architects of rock ‘n’ roll whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to white America, died Saturday after battling bone cancer. He was 87. Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard’s, told The Associated […]




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Jagger, Quincy Jones react to the death of Little Richard


Reaction to the death of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard, who died Saturday at 87. — “I’m so saddened to hear about the passing of Little Richard, he was the biggest inspiration of my early teens and his music still has the same raw electric energy when you play it now as it did […]




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Amazon engineering elites engage in rare public debate over company’s coronavirus safety response, worker treatment


The public back-and-forth about a controversial, high-profile topic is unusual for a company that has lately enforced policies limiting what employees can say publicly without authorization, and for the seniority of those involved.




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Motherhood, a cult church and recovery form the core of glittering debut ‘Godshot’


With a narrative that follows a 14-year-old seeking liberation from a cult church, Chelsea Bieker gets under readers’ skin with heart-filled prose in her sparkling debut “Godshot,” out now via Catapult.




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Everybody wins in an Elite Eight matchup between Gonzaga’s nation-leading offense and Texas Tech’s historically strong defense


The Zags lead the country by scoring 88.8 points per game. The Red Raiders have one of the best defenses in the country. Something has to give Saturday.




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Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes


After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday.




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Sales pitch, meet reality


Trump claims victory against the virus, but casualties continue to pile up.




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Lockdown order: Where’s the ‘practicality and common sense’?


Gov. Jay Inslee’s continued lockdown is not giving us transparency on metrics for reopening the state. Even with the so-called “phased approach,” there’s nothing that the public can look for to know whether the next phase is in sight. The governor keeps talking about “data.” The Seattle Times publishes graphs of the daily number of […]




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‘Fractured politics’: Educate yourself


Re: “How we got here: One country, several nations” [May 3, Opinion]: Thank you to David Horsey for an excellent column that summarized the book “American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America” by Colin Woodard (and also provided a colorful map). It is a book I have shared over […]




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Do you work in a long-term care facility in Washington? We want to hear about your experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.


If you work in a senior or long-term care facility in Washington, we want to hear from you and learn how you have navigated the challenges of your job both before and during the pandemic.




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Mask or no mask? New social tension splits Seattle-area residents in coronavirus era


Since health officials began recommending (but not requiring) that everyone cover their faces in public to reduce the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a new divide has emerged over who wears a mask and who doesn't.




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IBM Spectrum Scale Immutability Introduction, Configuration Guidance, and Use Cases

Redguide, published: Fri, 17 Apr 2020

This IBM Redpaper™ publication introduces the IBM Spectrum Scale immutability function.




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Pulitzer Prize: Praise from a pilot


Re: “Seattle Times wins Pulitzer Prize for Boeing 737 MAX coverage” [May 4, Northwest]: Congratulations to aerospace reporter Dominic Gates and the entire staff for this Pulitzer Prize for the Boeing 737 MAX disaster. Some Seattle-based pilots were quick to blame Third World pilots and operators for these terrible events. In my 53 years as […]




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Lockdown order: Where’s the ‘practicality and common sense’?


Gov. Jay Inslee’s continued lockdown is not giving us transparency on metrics for reopening the state. Even with the so-called “phased approach,” there’s nothing that the public can look for to know whether the next phase is in sight. The governor keeps talking about “data.” The Seattle Times publishes graphs of the daily number of […]




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‘Fractured politics’: Educate yourself


Re: “How we got here: One country, several nations” [May 3, Opinion]: Thank you to David Horsey for an excellent column that summarized the book “American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America” by Colin Woodard (and also provided a colorful map). It is a book I have shared over […]




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Will we go back? From Seattle’s homeless ‘emergency’ to airline fees, the coronavirus is making a new reality.


The news that Seattle and King County have put up 1,900 emergency shelter beds for the homeless in the last three weeks makes you wonder: Why didn't they do that when they declared a homelessness emergency four years ago? It's one of the many issues being suddenly cast in a new light by the pandemic.




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A ‘feminine’ crisis? Something unique about the coronavirus may be widening the political gender gap


Research shows women respond to pandemics much differently than men. Some recent polling suggests this may be widening the gender gap in politics, to the point that the old red versus blue divide is becoming more of a masculine party and a feminine one.




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Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes


After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday.




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NWSL to allow individual training at team facilities, but that won’t include OL Reign


The National Women’s Soccer League announced new steps on Monday toward holding a 2020 season which has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the first part of the plan excludes OL Reign. 




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Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes


After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday.




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A reality check for politicians


Politicians can only go so far before their constituents will give them a course correction. Ask the state Legislature and the Seattle City Council.




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Weekend Plus adjusts to new realities of coronavirus pandemic


Dear readers: You’re adjusting to new realities introduced by the novel coronavirus, and Weekend Plus is, too. Starting today and in the coming weeks, you’ll find fewer restaurant and entertainment listings in this section and more emphasis on things you can enjoy at home, including: • Recipes and takeout food • Family activities • Recommended […]




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Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes


After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday.




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Demolition and digging done, KeyArena readies for walls to be built as crews take coronavirus precautions


After more than a year of demolition and digging down, KeyArena will finally start building back up next week when the first wall begins to be erected in the venue's northeast quadrant. Workers inside have been diligently — and spaciously — going about their business during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Mask or no mask? New social tension splits Seattle-area residents in coronavirus era


Since health officials began recommending (but not requiring) that everyone cover their faces in public to reduce the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a new divide has emerged over who wears a mask and who doesn't.




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Advertising adjusts for a new reality: sweatpants for staying home and toilet paper that cares


On the TV, a bearded man sits alone in an empty white room. He’s dressed like a military officer in a campy musical and is holding a giant bowl of popcorn that he touches only after using hand sanitizer. It’s a 15-second advertisement starring Captain Obvious, the spokesman for Hotels.com, urging everyone to keep their […]




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All-State Basketball: Mount Si’s Jabe Mullins, Cashmere’s Hailey Van Lith named top players by Associated Press


Garfield sweeps the Class 3A state players of the year with Tari Eason and Meghan Fiso.




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Biden Wins Three States and Takes Commaning Lead, as Virus Reshape American Politics


Joe Biden easily defeated Sen. Bernie Sanders in three major primaries on Tuesday, all but extinguishing Sanders’ chances for a comeback, as anxious Americans turned out to vote amid a series of cascading disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic. Biden, the former vice president, won by wide margins in Florida and Illinois and also carried Arizona, […]



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Canadian Shares Slightly Lower At Noon After Early Volatility

After a weak start and a subsequent rebound into positive territory, the Canadian stock market faltered and was marginally down at noon on Monday.




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Mental Health Experts Facilitate Talks Between Families, ICU Patients

It is very difficult for people hospitalized with COVID-19 to communicate with their families. At one medical center, psychologists are helping with some of those tough conversations.




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Rock-'n-roll-legende Little Richard (87) overleden

De Amerikaanse zanger Little Richard is op 87-jarige leeftijd overleden aan de gevolgen van botkanker.

Little Richard geldt als een van de belangrijkste grondleggers van de rock-'n-roll. Hij wordt vaak in één adem genoemd met grootheden als Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley en Buddy Holly.

Voorloper

Midden jaren vijftig had hij veel succes met nummers als Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Lucille en Good Golly Miss Molly. Hij was geliefd bij zowel witte als zwarte Amerikanen en dat was tijdens de strikte rassenscheiding in die periode heel bijzonder.

Richard wordt met zijn opvallende manier van kleden en zijn voorliefde voor glitters ook wel gezien als de voorloper van wat in de jaren zeven zou uitgroeien tot 'glamrock'.

Met zijn opzwepende manier van zingen en optredens met veel showelementen drukte hij een heel eigen stempel op de rock-'n-roll. Hij beïnvloedde tal van andere muzikanten, onder wie Prince, Michael Jackson, The Beatles en The Rolling Stones.

"Hij was de grootste inspiratiebron in mijn vroege tienerjaren en zijn muziek heeft, als je het nu speelt, nog steeds diezelfde rauwe elektrische energie als in het midden van de jaren 50", zegt Mick Jagger op Twitter. De Stones tourden met Little Richard. Jagger leerde daar veel van.

Richard Penniman groeide op in een zeer religieus gezin. Zijn vader was geestelijke en ook zijn moeder was zeer actief in de kerk. Thuis werd hij Little Richard genoemd, omdat hij klein en mager was. Later koos hij deze bijnaam als artiestennaam.

Op jonge leeftijd zong hij in het kerkkoor en leerde hij piano spelen. Hij werd muzikaal beïnvloed door gospelzangers als Joe May, Rosetta Tharpe en Marion Williams. Toen Tharpe hem eens voorafgaand aan een concert twee van haar nummers hoorde zingen was ze zo onder de indruk dat ze hem uitnodigde op het podium. Sindsdien wilde Little Richard niets liever dan op het podium staan.

Antwoord op Ray Charles

Hij verwaarloosde z'n school en richtte zich op een zangcarrière. In 1951 kreeg hij een platencontract. In zijn thuisstaat Georgia scoorde hij een hit met het nummer Every Hour, maar verder had hij niet veel succes. Tot hij een paar jaar later overstapte naar Specialty Records, dat hem beschouwde als het antwoord op de succesvolle zanger en pianist Ray Charles.

In 1955 bracht hij Tutti Frutti uit, wat onmiddellijk een succes werd in zowel de Verenigde Staten als in Groot-Brittannië. De opvolger Long Tall Sally (1956) deed het nog beter. Hij bereikte daarmee de eerste plaats in de Amerikaanse R&B-lijst. Van beide singles werden miljoenen exemplaren verkocht.

In drie jaar scoorde hij 18 hits en de miljoenen stroomden binnen. Samen met zijn begeleidingsband The Upsetters, waar ook gitarist Jimmi Hendrix een tijd lang deel van uitmaakte, gaf hij concerten in binnen- en buitenland. Die concerten met een lichtshow, Little Richards extravagante kleding, make-up en de capriolen die hij uithaalde tijdens het piano spelen waren voor die tijd uitzonderlijk.

Obscene teksten

De verbazing was dan ook groot toen hij in 1957 tijdens een concert in Sydney aankondigde dat hij ermee stopte om predikant te worden. Hij nam dat besluit op basis van enkele 'voortekenen', zoals een rode vuurbal die hij tijdens het concert in Sydney door de lucht had zien vliegen. Hij zag dat als een waarschuwing van God dat hij boete moest doen voor het maken van muziek met obscene teksten en zijn rock-'n-roll-levensstijl. Later bleek de rode vuurbal afkomstig te zijn van de lancering van de Spoetnik 1-satelliet.

Terug in de VS ging hij theologie studeren en trok daarna als predikant het land door. Ook nam hij weer gospelnummers op.

In 1962 werd hij door zijn tourmanager overgehaald om weer te gaan optreden in Europa. De pas begonnen band The Beatles speelde een paar keer in zijn voorprogramma en hij gaf Paul McCartney zangadvies.

In de jaren zestig en zeventig was hij behoorlijk aan de drugs. Ook dronk hij veel. Zelf zei hij later over die periode: "Ze hadden me beter 'Little Cocaine' kunnen noemen gezien de hoeveelheden die ik in die tijd gebruikte". In de jaren zeventig kostte zijn verslaving hem ongeveer 1000 dollar per dag.

In 1977 trok hij zich opnieuw terug uit de showbizz, kickte af en nam zijn werk als predikant weer op. Ook bracht hij in 1979 het gospelalbum God's Beautiful City uit. In 1986 maakte hij een comeback met een rol in de film Down and Out in Beverly Hills, waarvoor hij ook de soundtrack zong. Dat zelfde jaar was hij onder de eerste artiesten die opgenomen werden in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Hij begon weer concerten te geven en werkte ook samen met andere artiesten. Zo schreef hij een aantal nummers voor Elvis Costello, rapte in het nummer Elvis is Dead van Living Color en was te horen in het achtergrondkoor van When Love Comes to Town, de hit van B.B. King en U2.

Hij kreeg vele prijzen en vermeldingen, waaronder een Grammy Life Time Achievement Award en de opname van Tutti Frutti werd toegevoegd aan het register van The Library of Congress. In dat register worden opnames bewaard van alle muziek die belangrijk is geweest voor de Amerikaanse cultuur.

Homoseksualiteit

In 1995 vertelde hij in een interview dat hij homoseksueel was. Een gevoelig onderwerp voor de diep religieuze zanger. Hij is een keer getrouwd geweest, maar dat huwelijk hield niet lang stand. Hij had geen eigen kinderen. Wel adopteerde hij via zijn kerk een baby, Danny Jones, die toen hij ouder werd vaak optrad als zijn lijfwacht.

Ook in het nieuwe millennium bleef hij optreden, hoewel dat fysiek lastiger werd omdat hij problemen had met zijn been en heup.

In 2012 schreef Rolling Stone Magazine over zijn concert in Washington D.C. "nog steeds vol vuur, nog steeds een ongekende showman, zijn stem is nog steeds gevuld met een diepe gospel en ranzige kracht".




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PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split in the Orthodox Church

The Orthodox Church in Ukraine has been under the authority of Moscow since 1686. Until the 2014 war with Russia, that situation bothered few. Now a growing number of congregations, approximately 500 so far, have joined a new independent Ukrainian … More

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US Author Colson Whitehead Wins Pulitzer Prize For Fiction For Second Time

US author Colson Whitehead has achieved the rare honor of winning the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for a second time. The African-American writer is only the fourth person ever to win the coveted prize twice in its century-old history. Whitehead was adjudged the best fiction writer for his novel The Nickel Boys, whoch tells the devastating story of abuse of black boys at a reform school in Jim Cro




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Politics Chat: Biden's Balancing Act

Presidential hopeful Joe Biden is speaking out about the sexual assault allegation against him. He's doing the difficult balancing act of respecting the accuser but denying the charges.




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Little Movement Expected For Taiwan Shares

The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in two straight sessions, gathering more than 50 points or 0.5 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange remains just beneath the 10,775-point plateau and it's expected to remain in that neighborhood again on Thursday.




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Lithuania Trade Deficit Falls In March

Lithuania trade deficit decreased in March, as exports and imports declined, figures from the statistical office showed on Friday.




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MOZART, W.A.: Mass No. 18, `Great` / MOZART, L.: Litaniae Lauretanae de BVM (Salzburg Bach Choir, Camerata Salzburg, Manze) (NTSC) (BVE08057)




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MOZART, W.A.: Mass No. 18, `Great` / MOZART, L.: Litaniae Lauretanae de BVM (Salzburg Bach Choir, Camerata Salzburg, Manze) (Blu-ray, HD) (BVE08058)




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BRAUNFELS, W.: Piano Music - Variations, Op. 46 / Little Pieces, Op. 24 / Bagatelles, Op. 5 (T. Blome, H. Groschopp) (C5361)




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NOLA, A.: Sacred Works (Tristes erant Apostoli) (Visco, A. Zawisza, M. Fumagalli, A. Tosi, Cappella Neapolitana, A. Florio) (CDS7853)