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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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"When he died, I cried and I actually jumped into the ocean": Carlos Santana and more on bass legend Jaco Pastorius

Does the word “percussion” always have to mean things that go “bang” and “thwack?” Not this week on Extra Eclectic, where host Steve Seel brings us two hours of percussive sounds with an emphasis on the more overtly tuned variety: vibraphones, bells, marimbas, and yes, that giant percussion instrument in a box, the piano. We hear works from Takashi Yoshimatsu’s Piano Concerto “Memo Flora,” John Luther Adams’ The Farthest Place, and more.

Percussion for the night hours

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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Woodstock, NY

Happy Traum, a prolific musician influential in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene and longtime Woodstock resident, has died. Rolling Stone reported that the cause was cancer. Traum was 86. Traum and his brother, Artie, were highly esteemed musicians in the folk music scene. The duo performed at the Newport...

Music Legend Happy Traum Dead at 86

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

A gentle guitar. A slow, strong drumbeat. A series of sweeping piano chords. James Taylor’s warm voice floats above the music, backed by a sea of harmonies. The band soon drops out, leaving only bass and vocals. The musicians on stage begin to clap to the beat. The audience joins in. Taylor and his backup singers repeat the harmonized refrain… “Shower the people you love with love…”

Arnold McCuller and Matt Cusson bring soul to the mountains

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Minnesota State

Get ready, Minnesota! Timothée Chalamet channels Bob Dylan in a jaw-dropping new trailer for “A Complete Unknown” that promises to rock your world! 🎸 #News #Minnesota #BobDylan #TimotheeChalamet #Arts. Timothée Chalamet Transforms Into Bob Dylan!. ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota‘s own Bob Dylan gets a...

Timothée Chalamet Electrifies as Bob Dylan in Explosive Trailer – Minnesota’s Own Legend!

Carpenter Brut is the latest artist to add his take on a classic track for the official soundtrack to Sumerian Comics’ American Psycho comic book series. Enlisting the vocal talents of Ulver’s Krystoffer Rygg, Carpenter Brut presents his cover of the Billy Idol classic, “Eyes Without A Face.” The track is available to stream on your platform of choice now.

Carpenter Brut and Kristoffer Rygg of Ulver Share Their Cover of Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without A Face” for The “American Psycho” Graphic Novel

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Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Shrek - The Musical is running at The Princess of Wales Theatre August 6 - August 18, 2024. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who ﬁnds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit DreamWorks animated ﬁlm. Kimberly Akimbo Tony Award-winning duo Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book) have re-visited their first collaboration to deliver a more intimate and engaging experience. With all-new original direction and choreography by Danny Mefford (Choreographer, Dear Evan Hansen), this reimagined production brings the show back to its roots - giving it a new kind of love emphasizing the importance of loving ourselves and one another.

Video: SHREK - THE MUSICAL at Princess of Wales Theatre

In the melancholic shadow of yesternight, the world was bereft of a luminary, John Mayall, who departed this mortal coil on July 23rd, 2024. With a heavy heart, we pay homage to this titan of blues, whose life and music reverberate through the corridors of time, echoing like a somber requiem in the deepest chambers of the soul.

John Mayall: The Godfather's Final Melody

Malvern, PA

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Earth Quaker Action Team will rally, march, and pray at Vanguard’s Headquarters in Malvern Wednesday to protest the firm’s continued investments in fossil fuel projects destroying the environment and exacerbating climate change.

Earth Quaker Action Team to Protest at Vanguard’s Headquarters on Wednesday

Singapore Lyric Opera is set to present “Singapore Lyric Opera Adult Chorus in Concert” on August 10, 2024 at the Esplanade Recital Studio. The two performances, one starting at 4 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m., will feature solo and ensemble numbers from operatic masterpieces by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more. Among the highlights will be the chorus of Cigarette Girls from Bizet’s “Carmen” and the famed “Queen of the Night” aria from “The Magic Flute.”

Singapore Lyric Opera to Feature Adult Chorus in Concert

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Spinning under the stars: San Francisco Ballet brings dance to Frost’s summer season

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For dancer Nathaniel Remez, his journey with the San Francisco Ballet began as a young teenager over a decade ago,...

Spinning under the stars: San Francisco Ballet brings dance to Frost’s summer season

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