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Christy Doran's Sound Fountain: Lift The Bar


With four records in as many years Christy Doran's Sound Fountain seems in 2020 to have eclipsed New Bag as the guitarist's going concern. However, just because New Bag hasn't recorded since Elsewhere (Double Moon, 2015) doesn't mean that the band, founded in 1997, won't still make a comeback... [ read more ]




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Seattle University women win their fifth in a row while the SU men lose on the road at Texas-Rio Grande Valley


SU women put four players in double figures in 78-70 victory




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Washington golfers, officials cling to hope that Gov. Inslee will lift coronavirus shutdown order in May


Under normal circumstances, this would be a perfect time to sneak in a round or two (or four), but of course, that’s impossible. All courses in the state have been shut down by virtue of Gov. Inslee’s shelter-at-home order March 23.




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‘Like I was getting Taylor Swift tickets’: Washington golfers thrilled to be back on links after coronavirus shutdown


Folks were teeming with joy Tuesday at Bellevue Golf Course, which booked out within minutes of Gov. Jay Inslee's announcement last week that it was OK to play golf after a two-month shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Former UW Huskies C Nick Harris selected by Cleveland Browns in fifth round of NFL draft


On Saturday, Nick Harris was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 160th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.




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Microsoft exec says coronavirus could spark big shift for AI in health care


The company's chief technology officer says early detection of underlying health conditions could not only help treat patients and prevent the spread of future pandemics, but also reduce care costs for Americans




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Try this gift list: Commonly used products should have made Seattle famous, but didn’t


IT BEGAN HUMBLY, as a small seed, nearly three decades ago, in the mind of a local wood and metal patternmaker. The germ of Jeff Carnevali’s idea — a round, elastomeric rubber ball, surrounded by a spring-loaded, double-armed metal clamp to form a grippy, orbital socket capable of mounting countless devices to solid surfaces — […]



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Washington golfers, officials cling to hope that Gov. Inslee will lift coronavirus shutdown order in May


Under normal circumstances, this would be a perfect time to sneak in a round or two (or four), but of course, that’s impossible. All courses in the state have been shut down by virtue of Gov. Inslee’s shelter-at-home order March 23.




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As fashion trends shift, Brooks Sports sues Brooks Brothers


To running-shoe maker Brooks Sports, the Connecticut-based Brooks Brothers is an unwelcome newcomer in the world of athletic wear.




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‘Like I was getting Taylor Swift tickets’: Washington golfers thrilled to be back on links after coronavirus shutdown


Folks were teeming with joy Tuesday at Bellevue Golf Course, which booked out within minutes of Gov. Jay Inslee's announcement last week that it was OK to play golf after a two-month shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Washington golfers, officials cling to hope that Gov. Inslee will lift coronavirus shutdown order in May


Under normal circumstances, this would be a perfect time to sneak in a round or two (or four), but of course, that’s impossible. All courses in the state have been shut down by virtue of Gov. Inslee’s shelter-at-home order March 23.




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Rev. Jesse Jackson to Amazon: You have the power to lift up our youth, diversify boardroom


Jackson calls on CEO Jeff Bezos to create a board of directors and a workforce that looks more like America.




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Listen to these 9 audiobooks for an uplifting refresher during Mental Health Month


As we move beyond two months of stay-home orders and life under the cloud of pandemic, everyone deserves a carefree laugh. These audiobooks offer guffaws and elicit smiles by the dozen.




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Former UW Huskies C Nick Harris selected by Cleveland Browns in fifth round of NFL draft


On Saturday, Nick Harris was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 160th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.




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The best-kept secret in winter travel: Comped same-day lift tickets with your Alaska boarding pass


Think a day trip to ski Mount Bachelor is out of reach? Think again. With this promotion, earn a complimentary lift ticket with your same-day boarding pass.




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Seattle residents will continue social distancing long after coronavirus stay-at-home order is lifted, survey shows


When asked what changes they anticipate making for the next year or longer after the lockdown is lifted, a majority of Seattle residents say they will continue to avoid social gatherings and physical contact — in other words, people.




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Get to know Alton Robinson, the Seahawks’ fifth-round NFL draft pick from Syracuse


After trading up to take Darrell Taylor of Tennessee in the second round, the Seahawks added another defensive end with their fifth-round pick of defensive end Alton Robinson.




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Sensex, Nifty Seen Higher On Firm Global Cues

Indian shares may open higher on Friday, mirroring positive global cues after several U.S. companies posted better-than-expected earnings overnight and the Bank of England kept the door open for more stimulus next month.




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Sensex Up Over 500 Points; Nifty Climbs Above 9,350

Indian shares opened on an upbeat note Friday, tracking Wall Street gains as a




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Sensex, Nifty End Off Day's Highs

Positive global cues helped Indian shares push higher on Friday, though markets ended off their day's highs after Moody's Investors Service revised downward its growth projection for India to 0 percent for FY21 and cautioned that the country's sovereign rating could be downgraded if its fiscal metrics weaken materially.




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Sensex, Nifty Seen Opening Lower

Indian shares are seen opening lower on Thursday as the total number of confirmed positive coronavirus cases in the country surged to 52,987. The death toll stands at 1,770.




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Sensex Drops 145 Points; Nifty At 9,235

Indian shares opened a tad lower on Thursday, with rising U.S.-China tensions and mixed Chinese data weighing on sentiment.




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Sensex, Nifty End Lower On Virus Worries

Indian shares ended lower on Thursday as coronavirus cases continued to rise in the country, putting pressure on an already slowing economy. India has been under the world's most extensive lockdown since late March.




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Sensex Down 240 Points In Early Trade; Nifty At 9,150

Indian shares opened lower on Wednesday as investors react to the latest developments related to earnings and the coronavirus crisis.




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Sensex, Nifty Snap Two-day Losing Streak

Indian shares rose on Wednesday, with banking and auto shares gaining ground on hopes for economic recovery after the country eased some lockdown restrictions.




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Tech Shares May Lift South Korea Stock Market

The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one session after it had ended the three-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 60 points or 3.1 percent. The KOSPI now rests just beneath the 1,930-point plateau and it may inch higher again on Thursday.




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CLARKE, N.: Mysteries of the Horizon / Dial 'H' for Hitchcock / Swift Severn's Flood (Vanhoorne, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Thornton, Clarke, S.Smith) (8.574097)

Nigel Clarke has always been fascinated by virtuosity and timbre—it is the brass band genre that has lent itself most to his passion for musical athleticism. Dial ‘H’ for Hitchcock is an imaginary film score in the film noir vein, complete with classic and chilling sound effects, while the heroic, brooding and violent Swift Severn’s Flood was inspired by a line from Shakespeare. Cornet concerto Mysteries of the Horizon examines the atmosphere of paintings by René Magritte, and Earthrise celebrates one of the most iconic photographs in history and the drama of the Apollo 8 mission.




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JB Hi-Fi gets virus lift in March quarter

JB Hi-Fi has posted strong March quarter growth as customers forced to work from home rushed to buy home appliances and technology products before COVID-19-related social restrictions were brought in.




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Erin Molan lifts lid on feud with NRL great Andrew Johns

Erin Molan has put to rest her rumoured feud with rugby league great Andrew Johns.




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Shapeshifting

Rock guitar icon Joe Satriani puts his skills on display with a new album that includes the single Nineteen Eighty. Available through the library's Freegal service, you can stream the entire album or download up to 7 individual songs per week!




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The Jam - The Gift: Deluxe Edition

A sad album finale for a remarkable band.





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Can struggle be a gift?

Identify the gifts in your struggles to help you lead through chaos: That's the message of Bobby Herrera, co-founder and CEO of Populus Group, one of the fastest growing HR Services companies in the US. No stranger to struggle, Bobby is one of 13 children and his family immigrated from Mexico to the US in the 60s with little to their name. He shares his powerful stories of struggle and how what he has learn has helped him lead his company through four recessions. And he also talks about the current struggle - including how he leads through VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity). Then self-professed introvert and author of Quietly Powerful, Megumi Miki, turns the microphone on extreme extrovert, Lisa Leong to hear how she is coping with working in ISO. And it's not been pretty.




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Yarn bombing Warwick's trees lifts town's spirits during long drought

A festival that started covering bare CBD trees in knitted jumpers has helped to lift spirits during the drought.



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NT announces 'first significant step' in lifting COVID-19 restrictions

It has been three weeks since the NT's last COVID-19 diagnosis and this weekend some Northern Territory parks will reopen.




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PGA urges 'cultural shift' in land clearing approach

An organisation which has been highly critical of Western Australia's land clearing regulations says the way the issue is approached needs to significantly change.




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Patio 'lifted off like a Mexican wave' as severe storm and gale-force winds cut power to 55,000

A fierce cold front brings heavy rain and damaging winds across Perth and Western Australia's south-west, prompting hundreds of calls to emergency services and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.




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Australia lifts the T20 World Cup trophy




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Live: NSW Now: Relatives want infected nursing home to lift visitor ban, beachgoers praised

MORNING BRIEFING: Relatives are insisting they be allowed to see loved ones at an aged care home where 11 people have died of COVID-19, while the Waverley Council applauds people for abiding by rules at reopened beaches.




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Quaama residents sift through the ruins before the bushfire clean-up begins

Veronica Coen and Ruth Haggar make one final sift through the ruins of their Quaama homes before the first stage of the bushfire clean-up begins.



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Fifteenth resident dies after contracting coronavirus at Sydney aged care home

The number of coronavirus related fatalities at the Newmarch House aged care facility in Western Sydney rises again, putting the death toll at 15.




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This 'meditative' TV show drifts you down a river in a tinny, calming you as you go

Sick of isolation? It might be time to explore the slow TV genre. From the comfort of your lounge room you can cruise down the Manning River as video producers live stream their tranquil journey.





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Southern Stars spectacular returns to lift Wollongong

Southern Stars is not only a priceless gift for the students involved in it, it's a mind-blowing showcase of what young people are capable of when matched with professional direction and a huge venue.




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After years without decent rain, Tenterfield community is given the gift of drinking water

After more than two years without any decent rain, a community in the far north of New South Wales is been given a reprieve.




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Launceston burial fees proposed to rise by 15pc for fifth consecutive year, funeral directors outraged

If you are hoping to be buried in Launceston's main cemetery, you'll need deep pockets, with the cost of a single plot "skyrocketing" more than 225 per cent in recent years, and it's set to go up again. Why does it cost so much?




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Fifth Tasmanian dies of coronavirus as 11 more cases confirmed in the north-west

A Tasmanian woman in her 70s has died of coronavirus, taking the state's death toll to five, as 11 more cases are diagnosed in the north-west.





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Coronavirus restrictions to be lifted in north-west Tasmania, as no new cases found

Tighter retail restrictions imposed on Tasmania's north-west after a coronavirus outbreak will be lifted on Sunday night, with the situation "largely under control", Premier Peter Gutwein says, as the state records a day free of new cases.




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Working from home sees loungewear get a facelift

People working from home during COVID-19 restrictions have ditched the slacks for the humble track pants.