Shania name-droppings...

[Troll]

That is interesting.

[Troll]

42 year-old Canadian Shania Twain (real name Eilleen Regina Lange) has sold a staggering 65 million records to date, and is the only artist in the history of recorded music to have sold over 10 million copies of three consecutive albums. Not bad for someone whose singles bear such exhausting names as Ka-Ching!, Up!, Don't!, I'm Gonna Getcha Good! and Man! I Feel Like A Woman!

http://www.virginmedia.com/music/pictures/profiles/women-of-country-music.php?ssid=5

[Steve F]

Her accomplishments are fantastic and I'm proud of her for doing what she has done to date. But, the way things are now, I can't see her getting another diamond award for 10 Million. I would be the first to say I sure hope she can, but with the way things are now in the Industry, her chances are slim. I will say this. I think she will easily sell 4 Million just from her devoted fans like us. Beyond that though, it makes you wonder where she will end up sales-wise for her next CD. I hope I'm wrong and she does it again. I guess we just have to see how it all plays out.;)

Steve

[StarryShania]

42 year-old Canadian Shania Twain (real name Eilleen Regina Lange) has sold a staggering 65 million records to date, and is the only artist in the history of recorded music to have sold over 10 million copies of three consecutive albums. Not bad for someone whose singles bear such exhausting names as Ka-Ching!, Up!, Don't!, I'm Gonna Getcha Good! and Man! I Feel Like A Woman!

http://www.virginmedia.com/music/pictures/profiles/women-of-country-music.php?ssid=5

I love this article. It really let's people know how hard Shania really does work and how talented she really is. I'm really proud of all she's done, she's amazing. :love:

[tonyme]

I don't think she will sell as much as COO and Up! but I do think she will have 10 million copies sold... It's Shania and her music is very easily marketed..

[dreamer]

she will for sure

[SevenUp!]

Pretty much a guarantee.

[dreamer]

I am going to buy copies for everyone I know who'll give them a good home and 3 for myself

[mcjessica]

I don't think she will sell as much as COO and Up! but I do think she will have 10 million copies sold... It's Shania and her music is very easily marketed..

I think it is possible for it to happen for a fourth time. One of the main reasons I think it would be possible for her to do it again instead of a newer artist is because a lot of her fans are a lot older or have been fans since before the computer/mp3 format even existed...so they're more likely to go out and buy the album instead of try and download it.

I also strongly believe that her comeback will be highly publicized...espeically on Canadian networks. When Celine released her new album, she had interivews on a whole bunch of talk shows, entertainment shows, etc. Sure she was performing in Las Vegas but she wasn't exactly in the spotlight still. I can't see it being any different for Shania. I also think that many of her old fans will come back when new music comes out.

[StarryShania]

I agree with you. I think that her comeback of the new album will be a big thing, it's been a long time without a new album and she's a very famous Canadian so I can't see why not. :D

[Hockeystick]

Not bad for someone whose singles bear such exhausting names as Ka-Ching!, Up!, Don't!, I'm Gonna Getcha Good! and Man! I Feel Like A Woman!

Great piece, but I'm not sure if I fully like the tone of this part. :huh:

And I'm sorry guys, but I'm going to be more of a realist here and say Shania's next album will not sell diamond, at least not in the US. She will sell well for potentially a diamond in Canada, and she'll sell a lot worldwide, but to sell 10 million in the US anymore is almost an impossible task regardless of singer. With the downloading and all that.

You have to remember, Shania's UP album was counted twice and only sold 5.6 million as a single. I'd say in the last four years if a singer can sell 6 million or more, that's incredible. Most of the very good album sales are having trouble reaching 4-5 million.

I guess it all depends what she'll release this time around and how the public will accept it. Some of her past buyers of TWIM and COO weren't digging UP and feel like she's becoming repetitive or a cover of herself, same theme over and over, and they want a new direction lyrically speaking. Shania herself in recent interviews stated she was getting tired of the female relationship perspective, but she finds herself coming full circle and still speaking from the female perspective only that it will be in a different rhythm, different connotation, different and more introspective, delivered differently.

So to me this will be a make or break point in her career. I'm confident she will come out with something spectacular and grab the listeners ear. She's very creative and I think she will not disappoint, but 10 million US sales? I think we can consider if it reaches 5 million, an excellent accomplishment in this era especially for someone 42. We know how discriminatory this business can be to most that hit the 40 plateau.

[mcjessica]

That's true too, good points.

[dreamer]

I have complete trudt in Shanias abiliyies

[Dannywaldron]

I think it is possible for it to happen for a fourth time.

The Greatest Hits must be close to going diamond worldwide by now. I think it was certified 8 million last time I heard.

Dan

[faithfully]

The Greatest Hits must be close to going diamond worldwide by now. I think it was certified 8 million last time I heard.

Dan

:shocked::bounce:awesome:]

[dreamer]

where did you hear that?

[Dannywaldron]

where did you hear that?

I have absolutely no idea! I have a great memory for stats, but a terrible memory for where I heard them! I think it was on this forum though so I'm sure someone will be able to confirm it (or prove me wrong!).

Dan

[FinnFreak]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Wednesday, February 20, 2008


It's a real chamber of horrors


It looks as though our city council chambers are finally going to get a spiffy upgrade - to the tune of about $100,000.

Well, it's about time!

I was beginning to think we were never going to get around to doing this important work and I'm glad, what with things being as tight as they are and with all the other urgent stuff we need to attend to, that we were able to scrape together the necessary funds.

But the timing is spot on.

There's enough snow on the roads to keep all the potholes filled for the next couple of months at least, which means we won't have to pay someone to run around and fill them with asphalt, so what the heck. I mean, if the money is just sitting there doing nothing ...

But there's at least two councilors who just don't get it.

Ward 3 Coun. Bill Gvozdanovic, thinks we should be putting all that money to more responsible use, such as fixing up the old and wonderfully historic McIntyre Arena or maybe upgrading some of our other facilities.

And Ward 4 Coun. Pat Bamford, said he couldn't support spending such an amount of money to basically bury some wires and install hardwood floors.

Bamford was also upset with a provision in the proposal that would see two long and straight tables replace the current series of tables that are set up in a semi-circle.

"This (current) way we can see each other," he said, by which I think he means that, despite the fact he's a councillor, he's like the rest of us and doesn't really trust politicians and appreciates a setup that allows him to keep an eye on them.

Also, a small row of bench seats would be removed, reducing public seating capacity from about 40 to 35, which means there will be five less people in the room to wag their fingers and make clucking noises with their tongues and remind our esteemed councillors that $100,000 actually is, contrary to what the agreeable Gary Scripnick seems to think, a significant sum of money.

And it is.

Why, with that much cash at your disposal you can buy two Kit Kat chocolate bars for every man, woman and child residing in Timmins.

You could also buy a house in a not-too-shabby section of town or take 1,100 of your friends to the movies and buy popcorn and Coke for about 300 of them.

You could also fly to Toronto and back about 90 times or, if you are a politician and like going on junkets at the taxpayers' expense, you could go Business Class to Europe a couple of dozen times in order to research the popularity of Shania Twain with people who speak English with a funny accent.

So it really is a lot of money, and it's being taken right out of our pockets.

Ward 5 Coun. Mike Doody, thinks that because other towns such as Kapuskasing and Kirkland Lake have had their council chambers upgraded we should follow suit.

Call it chamber envy but he's right.

I mean, how many times have you heard someone say, "You know, I was in Kap recently and I gotta tell ya' - their council chambers are nicer than yours. They have hardwood floors and all the wires are buried."

Well, it's enough to make any municipal politician's blood curl with jealousy and I, for one, am all for putting an end to that kind of embarrassing talk.

Because the last thing we want is to have our decision-makers sitting here in Timmins but wishing they were sitting in the newer and possibly slightly more comfortable chairs in Kapuskasing or Kirkland Lake and tapping their shoes on the shiny new hardwood floors and making important-sounding clicking noises.

Their minds wouldn't be focused on the job at hand and they would be making silly decisions and spending money foolishly.

And we simply can't have that. But maybe we can find a nice compromise.

Maybe Gvozdanovic is on to something with his desire to fix up the Mac.

I mean, why can't we spend the hundred grand there and then allow council to hold its meetings at centre ice every Monday night?

Then we could let the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre occupy the current council chambers.

I'm sure its staff would appreciate having a new home and I'm willing to bet they would think it is darn nice as is.

But if council insists on spending the money and making over the place, then maybe it can at least watch a couple of episodes of "Trading Spaces" or "Shabby Chic" or "While You Were Out" first.

They always have some nice design ideas on those shows and they have very strict budgets you have to stay within or else.

You have to use your head and prioritize your spending in order to get good results, and that's something our council desperately needs to learn to do.

Or they can just raise our taxes again.

The Loose Cannon invites you to fire back at www.theloosecannon.com - Michael Byrnes.


http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=909035



:smirk: - This guy TYPES with a funny accent. Shoot at will.


John - :p

[Troll]

Thanks John

[tonyme]

Thanks again:D

[dreamer]

thanks

[StarryShania]

Thanks for posting that. :p

[FinnFreak]

Excalibur Online, Canada - Thursday, 21 February 2008


V-day’s over, but Canada’s love affair with music isn’t


By Sarah Feldbloom


Valentine’s Day can be a contentious holiday for many music lovers. While some of us might not give a shi*t about this “very special day,” others may be gorging on boxes of heart-shaped chocolates or rushing out to buy heart-shaped condoms. Regardless of our affiliation with the holiday, we can all agree that a little background music is always a nice addition to our musings on love, be it a soundtrack to our loneliness or one of those “getting it on” mixes.

During this season of romance, it is appropriate that we Canadians call upon our longest standing love/hate relationship: the one we have with our cultural identity. As music lovers, this means turning to our popular music canon and identifying which love songs we sing along to and which we shake our heads and turn the radio off to.

Some very heartbreaking words have been delivered from Canada. For one, there is the 1968 single ‘These Eyes’ from Winnipeg rock band, The Guess Who. And who could forget the lyrics to Toronto-born Neil Young’s ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’: “Try to be sure right from the start […] yes only love can break your heart […] but if your world should fall apart”? That’s definitely going on my V-day mix, along with ‘Diamonds in the Mine,’ which I deem the best and most bitter track off of Leonard Cohen’s 1970 album Songs of Love and Hate. In this song Cohen proclaims in a seething upbeat voice: “there are no letters in your mailbox, there are no grapes on the vine, there are no chocolates in your boxes anymore and there are no diamonds in the mine!”

A more affectionate and unforgettable Canadian favourite is the Barenaked Ladies’ ‘If I had a Million Dollars.’ In this tune, the Ladies chirp that if they had a million dollars they’d buy you “a house [… and] furniture for your house, maybe a nice chesterfield or an ottoman.” Aww shucks, the only thing I might find more romantic are tickets to a Leafs playoff game.

Another sweet and sturdy classic is ‘Head over Feet’ off of Alanis Morissette’s 1995 release Jagged Little Pill where she thanks her lover (the one who “oughta know”?) for being the bearer of unconditional things. Hmmm.

Canadians are lucky to have so many homegrown bands to love. In Ontario, we’ve got a real mixed bag of talent. While Shania Twain and Rush hold the hearts of so many, other Ontarians take refuge in Gordon Lightfoot and The Tragically Hip. Representing the East Coast, Great Big Sea surges with their Celtic brand of Newfoundland Canadian-ness, and Haligonian power popper Sloan carves out a new definition of what it means to be funky in our home and native land. Another prize is Vancouver’s industrial ‘80s rockers Skinny Puppy or, on a less serious note, Canada’s (and Global television’s) very first reality-TV-made magic band, the illustrious Sugar Jones.

In this messy showering of love I haven’t yet expressed admiration for any of Canada’s favourite contemporary bands. Topping the list is Toronto based 19-member indie rock super-group Broken Social Scene, which has spawned 16 odd but successful Canadian music outfits. Their tunes ‘Lover’s Spit’ and ‘Handjobs for the Holidays’ aren’t necessarily romantic, but hey, neither is Valentine’s Day.

In this possibly unromantic time we all have one heavy relationship to fall back on. That’s right, it’s the one we share with our mother Canada. There are two great love songs that look at this incestuous love: Joni Mitchell’s ‘A Case of You,’ where she intertwines her longing for her homeland with needs from her lover (supposedly Canada’s own Leonard Cohen), in which she sings “I could drink a case of you,” as any good Canadian could; and that of our own anthem, ‘O Canada.’ It’s an erotic and confusing patriot love that we Canadians face.


http://www.excal.on.ca/cms2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5744



John - ;)

[FinnFreak]

Times-West Virginian, WV - February 20, 2008


Anne Murray calls forth your inner fan


By Mark Fisher


FAIRMONT — Canadian songstress Anne Murray has officially thrown her hat into the “remaking old hits” arena with her latest album, “Duets: Friends and Legends.”

In all fairness, these types of albums are getting to be a dime a dozen, in part because there are so many of them but also because most of them simply aren’t very good. Ms. Murray manages to keep the ship above water however, crafting a delicate masterpiece full of songs that, at a minimum, rival their original versions.

With more than 50 million albums sold throughout the last four decades, Anne Murray is one of the few artists who has a literal wealth of wonderful pop hits to draw from. Although I thought I knew Anne Murray’s biggest hits, I was quite surprised at how many of the lesser hits I knew as well. If you are over the age of 25 and your parents listen to folk, country or pop, it’s likely that many of these songs were burnt into your subconscious when you were young.

All of Murray’s partners on this album are well-respected and established female artists in their own rights, with the exception of Dawn Langstroth, who is Murray’s daughter and certainly no vocal slouch herself. Also among the legendary guests is Dusty Springfield. In 1979 both Murray and Springfield recording the song “I Just Fall in Love Again” (which became a hit for Murray) and here they marry Springfield’s version with a new vocal by Murray as a fitting and wonderful tribute to Springfield, who passed away in 1999. Other guests include Sarah Brightman, Amy Grant, k.d. lang, Celtic Woman (who apparently doesn’t have an actual name), Celine Dion, Isabelle Boulay, Carole King, Martina McBride and Nelly Furtado, among others.

“Duets: Friend and Legends” covers a lot of ground very quickly. Most of these versions are a little more laidback than their counterparts, but in doing so, a sort of undiscovered wisdom is revealed. The unique time stamp that the originals carry is all but eradicated on this album.

Highlights here are certainly arguable. As a casual fan, I love the new recording of “Danny’s Song,” which features Martina McBride. There’s a definite wisdom in it that I understand better now that I’m not a teenager. “Song for the Mira,” which features Celtic Woman, is wonderful as well and craftily beautiful in its simplicity and authenticity. “Another Pot O’ Tea” is amazingly profound, featuring the unmistakable voice of Emmylou Harris alongside Murray. The intermingling of a classic love story with Murray’s folk tendencies was an idea that stands the test of time.

Anne Murray does something here that most of the other dime-a-dozen albums fail miserably at as well. She takes a number of chances. The inclusion of “Daydream Believer” with Nelly Furtado is lackluster at best but a powerful choice, both in partner and selection. “Snowbird” is a beautiful song that offers the Broadway-esqe Sarah Brightman to the world in a whole new light. Likewise, the joining of Murray and country legend Shania Twain on one of Murray’s biggest hits, “You Needed Me,” could easily have become a misfire. Thankfully, it turns out to be a bit of a tearjerker, delivered unforgettably by both artists.

Until I spent some time with this album, I didn’t realize that I was so much of an Anne Murray fan. It turns out I am. Murray’s music is soft-spoken but also heavy-handed, oozing a lovelorn wisdom that few artists, today or yesterday, can match. Anne Murray’s music makes you feel and that’s what all great music, timeless music, should do.

Anne Murray’s “Duets: Friends And Legends” is available everywhere now on EMI Music.


http://www.timeswv.com/entertainment/local_story_051184044.html



...need insurance on a hit..? - Just call Shania & Mutt.



John - :D

[Dannywaldron]

Can I start by emphasising that I'm not proud of knowing this...

My girlfriend watches Coronation Street (a British soap opera) and I was merely in the vicinity when it was on last night (obviously doing something much more manly!) when Shania got a mention!

The transcript went something along these lines:

Gay chap: "Who are you speaking to with that guilty face?"
Man in car: "Shania Twain"

I know it's not HUGE Shania news, but it surprised me that she got a mention considering she's been out of the spotlight in Britain for so long.

Dan

[Troll]

Thanks for those.

[dreamer]

cool stuff thanks

[faithfully]

The fact that she got a mention in Coronation Street shows how much impact Shania has had over in Britain:]

[Dannywaldron]

The fact that she got a mention in Coronation Street shows how much impact Shania has had over in Britain:]

I want to know where the cab driver got her number from! Does she hang around the bars of Manchester much?!

Dan

[FinnFreak]

"Shania" was the name of a character on Coronation Street played by Anthony Sean Berry last August...


John - ;)

[faithfully]

"Shania" was the name of a character on Coronation Street played by Anthony Sean Berry last August...


John - ;)

:hmmm:I don't wanna know why:p

[FinnFreak]

Some British quality TV..? ;)


John - :p

[faithfully]

Some British quality TV..? ;)


John - :p

Quality:uhh: Coronation Street ain't:D The word Shania gave it quality:p

[dreamer]

cooooool

[Dannywaldron]

I'm just waiting for her to do an I-Heart-Huckabees-style cameo appearance this Summer now!

Dan

[Troll]

February 25, 2008 - People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals released its worst-dressed list of celebrities last week, taking to task such stars as Aretha Franklin and Lindsay Lohan for wearing fur and animal skin.

No country stars made the list, and in fact, the organization is very high on some of the genre's biggest stars, including Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood and Emmylou Harris. Not only do those three artists not wear fur, they're also vegetarians.

"Dolly Parton used to wear fur," PETA's Michael McGraw told The Tennessean. "In fact, she bought a fur coat with her first royalty check from 'Coat Of Many Colors' — it's a story which she still tells on stage about it being a time 'before PETA, when you didn't know any better about fur.'"

Michael also singled out three other country stars for high marks: Big & Rich's John Rich, who stopped wearing fur after he saw a video showing how the pelts for those garments are sometimes obtained by skinning the animals while they're still alive; Dierks Bentley, whose dog Jake has become a mini-celebrity; and Loretta Lynn, who allowed PETA to use her song "I Wanna Be Free" for a commercial.

http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,3034,GAC_26063_5814095_,00.html

[dreamer]

nice piece

[mcjessica]

Cool article, thanks for posting.

[Troll]

But that was years ago when Fan Fair was held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds -- when nearly all of the superstars were proud to sign autographs for hours, no matter how hot it was. It's where Garth Brooks stood outside and signed autographs for 23 hours straight without a potty break. It's where pop star Bryan Adams stood beside the stage with songwriter-producer Robert "Mutt" Lange in the blinding hot June sun. Mutt was no doubt already head-over-heels in love with the lovely Shania Twain. He'd seen her video -- and came to Fan Fair to check her out. He must have liked what he saw. They married, and he made a superstar out of her.

http://www.cmt.com/news/hot-dish/1582605/hot-dish-country-music-stars-owe-their-careers-to-the-fans.jhtml

[dreamer]

idn't make anything out of her; he cultivated and polished

[tonyme]

I think the word used here is kind of out of line... I agree with Misty

[tonyme]

(and yay I should celebrate! this post made me a Shania Forums Veteran!! wow)

[dreamer]

wooooooohooo:D

[FinnFreak]

St. Catharines Standard, Canada - Wednesday, March 5, 2008


New program aims to build self-esteem in boys


By SAMANTHA CRAGGS


As a 12-year-old seventh grader, Marc Plamondon knows exactly what creates stress for adolescent boys.

One worry is bullying. Also agonizing is the fear of rejection when talking to members of the opposite sex.

Such issues are the focus of the new Teen Esteem program, a pilot project for Grade 7 and 8 boys at Connaught School in central St. Catharines, which Marc attends. A similar program, operated by Youth University at Brock, has been offered for girls at several Niagara schools, but boys did not receive the same attention, said Vanessa Bilenduke, program co-ordinator and a recreation and leisure student at Brock.

Formed by the Business Education Council in partnership with the public and Catholic school boards, Teen Esteem is a "lunch bunch" program delivered once a week for four weeks.

Developed with a committee that included Marc, the program includes team-building games and visits from local mentors. On Tuesday, Lucas Lobsinger and Josh Day from the Niagara IceDogs visited.

Boys often suffer the same self-esteem problems as girls when it comes to body image and home life, said Bilenduke. But the approach is completely different.

"With the girls, we sat in a circle and recited the lyrics to Feel Like a Woman by Shania Twain," she said. "There's no way the boys are going to do that."

"We had boys who said, 'If you just make us sit around and talk about our feelings, I'm not coming,' " said Deb McLean, Connaught's learning resource, character education and student success teacher. Tuesday's games included the group splitting into two teams and trying to fit on a shrinking piece of plastic. Students also had to balance a golf ball on a spoon while blindfolded, relying on instructions from their teammates to navigate a small obstacle course.

Lobsinger and Day answered questions from the group of about 20 boys.

"It's pretty cool to have people who made goals for themselves and got them talking to us," said Marc, who aspires to be an NFL player. The message is especially poignant at the inner-city school, said McLean.

"It's very important here at Connaught for them to think no matter where you come from in St. Catharines, you can be an IceDog."

The program will likely expand to other schools next year. The ultimate goal is to encourage boys to be strong young men who can transition easily from Grade 8 to high school, said Bilenduke.


http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=929784



I guess the lyrics to "Any Man Of Mine" doesn't quite do the trick..? ;)


John - :p

[StarryShania]

That's a funny one.

[Troll]

Interesting article.

[tonyme]

Nice! Although when MIFLAW comes up, I can't stop singing along:p

[dreamer]

coool

[FinnFreak]

Calgary Herald, Canada - Thursday, March 6, 2008


New station takes middle ground

Programming for 97.7 FM based on Calgarians' eclectic tastes


By Nick Lewis


Bon Jovi and Sheryl Crow. Keith Urban and Shania Twain. Jack Johnson and Daughtry. Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.

That's who Calgary woke up to this morning when they tuned into 97.7 Calgary FM, a brand-new radio station from Rawlco Radio that claims to have no mandate except to play the music Calgarians want to hear.

"So often music is pigeonholed into genres, by record companies, because it's easier to market, and by radio stations, because it's easier to formatize. But people don't do that, they have a wide variety of tastes," says Doug Pringle, director of programming at Rawlco.

"As we started talking to Calgarians, it became apparent that a huge number of them were into guitar-based music that was driven by melody, and by lyrics. What we did is we looked at all sorts of music that qualified, across genres, music that you can find all over the radio dial in Calgary. But there's no one station that brings them all together because of their narrow formats.

"We just said, if that's what Calgary likes, then that's what we're going to play. This is the sound of Calgary's iPod."

And so Calgary FM will play a mix of rock, pop, country, singer-songwriter and folk music, focusing on the biggest artists in each genre, and aiming primarily at a market aged 25 to 54.

"What also became apparent in our research is people love superstars, and they love the best songs by those superstars," says Pringle. "It seems obvious. So that will be our focus."


http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/entertainment/story.html?id=fae08617-3405-4e75-b365-cca29550eadd&p=1



Sounds like they're gonna be BIG & popular. "Waking up with Shania"..? heh. - NO contest.



John - ;):up:

[FinnFreak]

Spenborough Guardian, UK - 06 March 2008


Big Brother can watch all he likes - must I be
forced to watch Scarlett and Britney?


By Adam Wolstenholme


GEORGE Orwell's name is used in vain all the time these days, often by those who fear we are "sleepwalking into a surveillance society".

Yes, there are prophetic references in Orwell's novel 1984 to the ubiquity of TV cameras. But his main purpose was to show us what it would be like to live under a technologically advanced communist dictatorship.

And, contrary to what some of Gordon Brown's critics might allege, things have hardly gone that far.

I'm not too bothered about being spied on. Speed cameras make me drive slower, which is a good thing. Take my fingerprints if you like. Scan my iris.

And if you really think I could be a suicide bomber, by all means search my bag at the train station and I'll do my best to remain patient.

What spoils my day is not being watched, which I hardly notice, but being bombarded with TV images which can render me capable of noticing little else.

On a trip to London last week, I was in the WH Smith in King's Cross when I saw Scarlett Johansson in a steamy tryst above the cashier's head.

Okay, so it was a trailer for The Other Boleyn Girl. But why was I being shown it in a newsagent?

The man in front of me was so distracted by it that the cashier had to call to him three times.

Note to WH Smith: You can show adverts for sexy period dramas in your stores, or you can expect your customers to have with their wits about them. But you can't do both.

Pop videos in pubs and restaurants are worse because they distract us from each other in the very places where we're supposed to be socially engaged.

The other week I was trying to concentrate on what my father-in-law was saying about public sector pensions, when Britney Spears started pole dancing behind his head.

A bit later, when he was explaining how satellite navigation systems worked, Shania Twain was girating to Man, I Feel Like A Woman on the screen behind him, and began shedding items of clothing.

No offence to my father-in-law - he's a handsome bloke - but he's not Shania Twain doing a striptease, and I'm afraid my attention strayed.

It's not just men who suffer this torment. A bar near where we live is full of screens broadcasting models strutting the catwalk. Hardly what a woman wants to see after she's toiled in the bathroom in preparation for a night out, as my wife complained.

There's evidence to show that this stuff makes us depressed.

A study last year by Sussex University found that teenage girls who watch pop videos feel worse about their bodies.

The psychologist who led the project, Helga Dittmar, condemned the "inescapable, almost omnipresent form of media" that broadcasts pop videos in bars, restaurants and shops.

Not that there's any escape out in the street, where city squares are increasingly dominated by screens.

Just as Orwell warned us about the proliferation of CCTV, science fiction films like Blade Runner and Minority Report warned us how eerily soulless our cities could look if we allowed advertising to take over everything.

Not only do we grant too much space to the screen, it also eats away at our time.

I'm with Mitch Altman, who invented the TV-B-Gone remote which allows you to mischievously switch off screens in public.

He said: "Why should we spend so much time on something we don't necessarily enjoy?"

Big Brother might well be watching us, but we should also worry about our own viewing.


http://www.spenboroughguardian.co.uk/adam-wolstenholme/Big-Brother-can-watch-all.3850804.jp



:huh: - You call THAT striptease..?!? - Obviously, you've never been to Lapland -The Home Of Lapdancing. :p



John - ;)

[Myyde]

Not sure if this has been mentioned somewhere else, but Shania was on the Celebrity Apprentice.:shocked:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/Myyde/misc%20Shania/vlcsnap-198761.jpg
Big role.:p

(maybe not enough for a new thread, so i put it here):uhh:

[FinnFreak]

She stole the show anyways..?


John - :D

[Troll]

Thanks John for the articles.

[Troll]

Not sure if this has been mentioned somewhere else, but Shania was on the Celebrity Apprentice.:shocked:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/Myyde/misc%20Shania/vlcsnap-198761.jpg
Big role.:p

(maybe not enough for a new thread, so i put it here):uhh:

That is neat.

[Myyde]

She stole the show anyways..?


John - :D

Yep.:D Even that scene lasted whopping 2 seconds, it definitely was one of the best part of the show.;)

[tonyme]

Thanks for the posts, John

[shania megafan]

Wow cool! :]

[dreamer]

:funny: he must be real desperate:uhh:

[StarryShania]

Yay Shania got a new television role. :D ;)

[FinnFreak]

The Canadian Press, WINNIPEG - Thursday 6 March 2008


Mounties raid alleged headquarters of movie and music pirating operation


WINNIPEG — Police in Manitoba have shut down what they call a sophisticated CD and DVD pirating operation that has long been a thorn in the side of the Canadian music industry.

The seizure Wednesday of more than 200,000 CDs and DVDs from the production shop of Winnipeg-based Audiomaxxx.com is likely Canada's largest in the a decade, says Graham Henderson, president of the Canadian Recording Industry Association.

"This is drawing gasps," Henderson told The Canadian Press on Thursday.

Until Wednesday's haul, the Canada's largest seizure was about 10,000 counterfeit discs, he said.

"This is the biggest seizure, by about 20 times. This is huge."

The website, which allowed customers to order CDs or download music for $3.99, had a significant catalogue of music. It included popular artists including Shania Twain, Lionel Richie, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and Nelly Furtado along with specialty music, like reggae and hip-hop.

Independent producers and smaller record labels, including some from the Caribbean, played a big part in pushing the industry and the police to investigate, Henderson said.

"Their whole market was being chopped out from under them in the Caribbean, by stuff made in Canada."

For a fee of $5.99, the website apparently had another specialty.

"Audiomaxxx had three x's at the end, I believe, and that's for a reason. There was a lot of pornography as well," said Henderson.

Investigators believe the operation extended well beyond Canada and the Caribbean. It's alleged products were also being shipped to Central America and Europe.

"This business was a serious thorn in the artists' world, and (for) major label. Basically, today is a very positive day from their perspective," said RCMP Sgt. Line Karpish

A 31-year-old man from Winnipeg was arrested Wednesday after the Audiomaxxx.com raid. The man's name was not released by police because he has not been formally charged.

Police say they are investigating three others.

About half of the discs officers hauled in Wednesday appeared ready for sale. The disc burners that were also seized, according to police estimates, produce 11,500 discs a day.

"And this is on a conservative basis," Karpish said.

Under Canada's Copyright Act, it is illegal to manufacture CDs, DVDs and digital downloads for sale, rent, distribution or public exhibition.


http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gNMy7KdXnFZDp2W-KXHzRCtICNRA


Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Friday 7 March 2008


CORRECTION from CRIA


TORONTO, March 7 /CNW/ - In the CRIA media release of March 6, it was
erroneously reported that RCMP had filed criminal charges against four people
in connection with the RCMP investigation into Audiomaxxx.com Ltd. CRIA has
received information that no one has been charged with an offence in respect
of this matter.

In the same media release, it was also reported that Raj Singh Ramgotra
was among those arrested. CRIA cannot confirm the identities of any of those
arrested and therefore retracts its statement to the effect that Mr. Ramgotra
was arrested. CRIA regrets the error.



John - :smirk:

[Troll]

Thanks John

[Hockeystick]

Not sure if this has been mentioned somewhere else, but Shania was on the Celebrity Apprentice.:shocked:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/Myyde/misc%20Shania/vlcsnap-198761.jpg
Big role.:p

(maybe not enough for a new thread, so i put it here):uhh:

That's Trace Atkins isn't it? He's suppose to be on this celebrity cast of the Apprentice.

Does anyone know why he has that Shania Redbook photo on the wall? Was it some task? Inspiration? He's a big fan of Shania, but in the physical sense mostly I think. He has been quoted as saying I thank Shania for bringing sex appeal to country. :rolleyes:

He also presented her an award at the 2003 Flameworthy's and looks down at the paper, looks up with a big smile and goes, ahhhhhhhh... I get to hug Shania Twain! :p

Trace's music has taken a different turn from days of old. I'm not really digging his new material and style.

[Myyde]

They had a task where they had to do something for the Redbook. So, they were in their office.

Yep. It`s Trace

[Hockeystick]

They had a task where they had to do something for the Redbook. So, they were in their office.

Yep. It`s Trace

Did he make any comments of the cover girl? :)

[Myyde]

I guess he didn`t mention Shania. There was also other covers/posters hanging on the wall, not just that Shania one, but i guess that was the best one.:D

[dreamer]

thanks

[StarryShania]

Too bad she wasn't mentioned. Oh well, atleast she was there ! :D

[Hockeystick]

I guess he didn`t mention Shania. There was also other covers/posters hanging on the wall, not just that Shania one, but i guess that was the best one.:D

I just thought maybe considering Trace is known for his LOVE of Shania, lol.

Oh well. :D

[dreamer]

i don't like him at all

[Hockeystick]

i don't like him at all

Even the old Trace?

I didn't like his change of direction, video and song, in recent years.

Plus he has that comment that he thanks Shania for bringing sex appeal to country. :rolleyes:

[dreamer]

i don't know the old trace but:nono: so far

[RKSTFan]

From This Moment On

Sunday 3-9-08

Junior Prom creates memories for Molokai students.

By Jennifer Smith

Blue and white accents decorated the Old Pau Hana Inn, as the main hall overflowed with colorful drinks, delicious desserts, and an endless entrée line, to make Saturday night’s Junior Prom an evening to remember.

“From This Moment On,” the theme of the prom set a tone of excitement and coming of age for the students who are heading into their last year of high school.

Nearly a hundred students attended the event, donning sparkling dresses, handsome formal wear, hats, ties, and leis. "You dress them up and they act so differently," Prom Coordinator Teura Keanini said, commenting on the exemplary behavior of the attendees. "This is the smoothest I've ever had a prom go."

Junior Yoshiko Kalima-Moses volunteered to D.J., and kept the evening lively with music until the highlight of the evening came with the announcement of prom court.

Each attendee received two pogs to vote for a queen and king of the prom. The winners, as well as two princesses and their escorts were announced around 9 p.m.

King Joseph Akaka and Queen Courtney Keanini led the 2008 Prom Court which also included Princesses Kaui Dela-Cruz, Justina Luufalamena, and their escorts Jacob Adachi, and Jerome Clemente.

After the prom royalty danced to Shania Twain’s famous hit “From This Moment On,” the dance floor filled up with students.

Each junior left the dance with a commemorative vase, photo cube, and memories of an unforgettable night.

Mahalo to Moana's Florist, the Maui County Police, Lei Mokiao, Shirley Burrows, and Darryl Arazo Photography for all of their help and donations for the event.

A special mahalo to Teura Keanini, who has been planning and organizing proms for the last 12 years. "She is the consummate prom giver,” prom advisor Nancy Lawrence said describing Keanini. “She is so organized and has everything so beautiful.”


Source (http://www.themolokaidispatch.com/node/1773)

[dreamer]

awww:cry: I never had a prom because I got so sick

[tonyme]

That might be a good idea! A FMTO prom theme! I have my prom this year, I have to pitch that idea

[shania megafan]

Wow that sounds so nice! :up:

[Troll]

Thanks for the article.

[FinnFreak]

Globe and Mail, Canada - March 18, 2008


REVIEW

New Bryan Adams doesn't add up


By BRAD WHEELER


Bryan Adams - 11 (Polydor/Universal)


What's this then? Fashionable London pop photographer, do-gooding vegan and hottie-dater Bryan Adams is putting out a CD? That was weird news until I found out the Canadian had a bit of a past. Turns out in the late 1960s the lad purchased a guitar (of the six-string variety) from a small department store. He was keen, practising so often as to do harm to his fingers, even. He eventually formed an ensemble with a couple of his classmates, but nothing came of it: One boy left the band, another found a wife. Not much a story, you might think, but Adams himself would later describe the period as "the best days of my life."

So that's that, right? No. The full and real tale involves a scratchy-voiced song-maker with a bushel full of hits, Junos and good causes. Chunky mainstream pop-rockers and (over) passionate love tunes is what he did - the Summer of '69-singer was a maple-flavoured Jon Bon Jovi, though not as pretty.

As the new disc's title bluntly refers to Adams's 11-album career, it almost demands the album be judged in the context of the records which preceded it. The light-rocker's chart-making, which peaked with 1983's Cuts Like a Knife and 1984's Reckless, had become less and less frequent by 1998's On a Day Like Today, an album that revealed the Kingston native as a doppelganger of a composer.

Hearing that disc's title track, for example, the Oasis boys might have asked their mum if they had a third brother she wanted to 'fess up to.

Now, in 2008, there are signs that Adams is still the shrewd style-borrower. Mysterious Ways takes off like Elton John's Rocket Man; the spare, small-town Walk on By is mellow Mellencamp with strings; and Oxygen chokes on Dylan's Hurricane and Sniff 'n' the Tears' Driver's Seat.

Take away everything Adams is and see him for what he was first: a professional songwriter, adroit with hooks, minor-key emotion and affecting choruses. If 11 proves anything, it's that Adams, who helped pen the Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige-sung Never Gonna Break My Faith from 2006, shouldn't be recording his own songs any longer. He needs to give the new country of I Ain't Losin' the Fight to Shania Twain and offer first single I Thought I'd Seen Everything to Sheryl Crow.

The album sounds fine; the opening track has the man with the ruggedly handsome voice in recognizable romantic-rock form, "tomorrow may be raining, but tonight we have the stars," and the like. What's missing are the bright eyes and boyish energy - kids wanna rock, but Adams wants linen sheets and good china.

There's nothing particularly wrong with the songs (11 of them, sigh, written with the expert help of cohorts Mutt Lange and Jim Vallance), it's just that a whole album of formulaic relationship tunes makes for an awfully bland 44 minutes. (No, each track is not precisely four minutes long, but you're forgiven for wondering.)

11, alas, is a prime number for everyone but Adams, a song creator whose material would be far better off if divided among 11 other artists.


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080318.CD18/TPStory/TPEntertainment/Music/



John - :uhh:

[FinnFreak]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Tuesday 18 March, 2008


City may become hot spot for wireless


By Keith Lacey


Within the next few months, people accessing city-owned buildings in Timmins will likely be able to plug in their laptop computers and have free Internet access.

David Laneville, the city's director of information technology, told city council's committee of the whole Monday evening, his department is working with Northeastern Ontario NET (NEONET), a Timmins-based broadband provider, to offer free Internet services to all computer owners at all city-owned buildings.

"The goal is to provide high-speed access to John Q. Public," Laneville said.

The proposal is called the Wireless Internet Hot Spot Project.

Similar services are offered in many larger cities right now. Some cities like Toronto charge a small fee to gain access to the Internet, Laneville said.

This city isn't big enough and doesn't have the manpower to provide services, so the game plan is to offer high-speed access at no cost to users, he said.

"It would be offered exclusively in public spaces of our (City of Timmins) facilities," he said.

As an example, a hockey scout coming to watch the Timmins Majors 'AAA' Midgets would be able to hook up a laptop while watching a game and file reports during or shortly after the game without any difficulty, Laneville said.

"The reality is we no longer live in a pen and paper world," he said.

"If we can offer this service and free up more time for our citizens and visitors to enjoy their experience in Timmins, this is what this project is all about."

The plan would be to offer free high-speed access in all arenas, the South Porcupine public library, multi-sports facilities and numerous other city-owned buildings, Laneville said.

NEONET is working hard to form partnerships with municipalities to increase public access to high-speed wireless services, Laneville said.

He will continue to meet with NEONET officials before reporting back to council in the next few weeks.

Coun. Gary Scripnick said this is a project that will benefit a lot of people and council should wholeheartedly support it.

"This is a great initiative," he said. "If you're at the Shania Twain Centre or at a hockey game at the Mac (McIntyre Arena), I think it's a fantastic thing that you will be able to hook up your laptop and be able to send out an e-mail.

"I hope this project goes through and I hope council supports it."


http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=947659



...niin se kulttuuri vaan saapuu Ähtäriin...



John - :D

[Troll]

Thanks John.

[tonyme]

Thanks for these!

[dreamer]

nice...

[FinnFreak]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Wednesday 19 March 2008


Editorial

A LOOK BACK


10 Years Ago

Excitement about a possible spring Shania Twain concert in Hollinger Park began to brew with news about her promoters asking about dates and venues in the city, to coincide with the start of her worldwide tour.


http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=949843



John - ;)

[Troll]

Awesome.

[dreamer]

awww i thought that was new at first:sad:

[tonyme]

If there was news, we would post in as a thread by itself lol... Thanks for this!

[dreamer]

yeah but I just didn't see thje whole thing:p

[StarryShania]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Wednesday 19 March 2008


Editorial

A LOOK BACK


10 Years Ago

Excitement about a possible spring Shania Twain concert in Hollinger Park began to brew with news about her promoters asking about dates and venues in the city, to coincide with the start of her worldwide tour.


http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=949843



John - ;)

Aw, that's so great that they posted it in the paper. :love:

[tonyme]

It is :up:

[dreamer]

very nice

[FinnFreak]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Thursday 27 March 2008


Editorial


Songs for a mass market


The Shania Twain Centre has announced it will be hosting a series of concerts this year leading up to an outdoor festival in August.

Now, this is an idea worth encouraging and developing further.

When it comes to discussing the Shania Twain Centre there will forever be a faction of residents who question its value, its cost and will suggest it should be done away with.

The facility has operated in deficit and city officials will argue that's normal for any Northern tourist attraction.

And in the case of this facility, it will probably remain that way as long as its wholesale appeal relies so much on fans of Shania Twain.

Well, it is the Shania Twain Centre, after all - why else would anyone choose to visit there?

Perhaps, there-in lies the problem.

We're talking about Timmins' biggest tourist attraction. But if we want to maximize its potential, it needs to go beyond the limited scope of its target market.

How do you maximize its potential?

You think big and weave it into the cultural fabric of the community.

It should become a place people think of going to whether they like Shania Twain or not.

It needs to build a broader reputation as an entertainment centre - not just a place for an isolated group of music fans.

That's why this announcement about a series of concerts is so intriguing. It's something worth building on and doing more of.

The first concert is scheduled for Saturday with local recording artist The Shaftman performing as the headlining act.

Imagine if the site gained a favourable reputation as a place where people went to hear live music and see concerts throughout the year. The Shania Twain Centre would become part of the local vernacular as a popular venue. People would recount good times they had and great concerts they attended. It wouldn't matter if they're Shania fans. All that would matter is they attended an event there and had a good time.

People in business know the value of good word of mouth.

And this is the kind of word of mouth a facility like the Shania Twain Centre could really use.

One thing for sure, more city residents and those from surrounding communities would be using the facility.

Would it turn the facility into a money maker?

Perhaps not.

But it makes sense that if you increase traffic flow to that site, its exposure will substantially increase and chances are more people will actually go in.

Achieve that, and we'll have a centre whose potential is being maximized both as a major tourist attraction and a facility that is embraced by the majority of residents. Surely, fewer residents would be grousing about the money invested in it.

It may be customary for Northern Ontario communities to lose money operating tourist attractions, but maybe that's because they're too reliant on creating an attraction that draws people rather than being finding creative ways to make money in the process.


* * *


Entertainment


Twain Centre showcases local bands


Showcasing Timmins and area musicians is what the "Rock Report" is all about.

We have done it many times over the years ... so many, in fact, that I have lost track.

That's OK because it's my passion ... my hobby.

And hey, it's fun.

From the Fallen Leaves, to the Kelnecks, to the Crocini family, to Northe, to Smuggler, to Elmer Thudd, to Hacker, to B.B. Wolfe, to Eilleen Twain (yep, that's Shania), to Dave Hartt, to SAB, to Authority, to Kickback, to Compass Rose, to The Shaftmen, to Greg Vintar's very cool Food Bank Drives, to the Porquis Blues Festival, to Soul Doubt, to Sons of Maxwell, to AKA, to Blind Dog Circus, to some of our local country bands and festivals.

The list goes on and on and on.

We have tried to work the local music scene the best we could.

The point is to create exposure for local musicians.

We have not included every act, but we have tried to feature as many as possible.

Hopefully it has worked.

Local sound technician and businessman Luc Chalifoux has come up with an idea to showcase Timmins and area artists at the Shania Twain Centre on the last Saturday of each month - starting this Saturday with The Shaftmen, the Sledgehammers, Tom Oliver and Friends and Subroza taking the stage.

Showtime is 8 p.m.

It's a great idea, which I fully support.

Not only that, but I'm happy to see somebody pick up the ball and run with it.

It will require a lot of work to fully develop, but what better location than the Shania Twain Centre.

You might be asking yourself why hasn't it been done before, so here is a little history.

Before the Shania Twain Centre was built, there were focus groups brought in to provide input.

I was asked to be a member of one of those groups.

I suggested that the centre should have a stage area.

This way it could showcase local performers, throughout the year and also bring in big-name artists for an unplugged-type performances.

Jann Arden, Tom Cochrane, Burton Cummings were some of the examples I gave at the time.

I would now suggest that could be open to all types of musical genres.

This could generate income for the centre, while providing Timmins and area music fans with entertainment.

Chalifoux's idea is in keeping with this suggestion and I think it's a step in the right direction.

Hopefully other sponsors will get on board.

John Emms is a local musician, songwriter and performer.


* * *


Local News


Concert series on stage at Centre


Posted By Brandon Walker


The Shania Twain Centre will be hosting the first in a series of concerts starting March 29 featuring the Shaftmen and other notable entertainers.

Beginning at 8 p.m., the concert is called Discover Gold: Sounds of Northeastern Ontario and will also have performances by the Sledgehammers, Tom Oliver and Friends, and Subroza.

"It's going to be a great show," said Tracy Hautanen, manager of the centre.

"We're hoping to have similar performances in April and May, leading up to an outdoor festival in August."

Tickets are available for those 19 and older and are $15. Organizers are asking those who attend to bring a non-perishable food item to support both local food banks.

"There will be some tickets sold at the door if there are any left by then," Hautanen said.

"It might be safer to get them in advance because there will only be about 150 sold."

To purchase in advance call the Shania Twain Centre at 360-2619 or drop by between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. any day during the week or weekend.



This I've been requesting for years - showcasing the local talent - an outdoor festival in August..? - Sounds pretty darn good to me.



John - ;):up:

[Troll]

Thanks John.

[dreamer]

neat!

[Hockeystick]

I think this is a good idea and has potential.

[faithfully]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Wednesday 19 March 2008


Editorial

A LOOK BACK


10 Years Ago

Excitement about a possible spring Shania Twain concert in Hollinger Park began to brew with news about her promoters asking about dates and venues in the city, to coincide with the start of her worldwide tour.


http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=949843



John - ;)

Must bring back good memories for some, I am hoping to have my own when she tours again:D

[FinnFreak]

The Brown and White, Student Newspaper of Lehigh University, PA - Friday 28 March 2008


Edit Desk: Man, I feel like a woman


By Chelsey Tolerico


My mom is no dud, she's cool; she's been cool since forever and all my friends have always thought she was the coolest mom, because she was. I distinctly remember one time when she packed up her SUV with my siblings and I and six of our friends and took us down to the park to go fishing one day during the summer.

When other parents were annoyed by their miserably bored children during the hot days of summer, they'd ship them off to my house where my mom would gladly provide all the entertainment for the day.

Anyway, so we all went fishing, we all got ice cream and we all came home. Except on the way home, my mom decided to play the Shania Twain song, "Man I feel like a woman." She lowered all of the windows, opened the sunroof and blasted Shania at full volume for the rest of the car ride. She had nine kids between the ages of 8 and 13 giggling like mad in the car, arms and heads hanging out the window, and my was mom rocking out (doing something resembling a DPhi fist-pump out the window).

We probably looked like a bunch of lunatics and many people who witnessed the scene probably thought my mom was an unfit parent, but in reality she's the fittest in the world. It was literally the best car ride of my life and my friends still remember it to this day.


http://media.www.thebrownandwhite.com/media/storage/paper1233/news/2008/03/28/Opinion/Edit-Desk.Man.I.Feel.Like.A.Woman-3287493.shtml



This happens every day all over the world. Shania's songs have that effect on us. Sweet.



John - :]

[faithfully]

Yeah it feels good to blast Shania out the car windows, when the weather gets better here I'll be letting everyone know shes still alive :funny:

[Troll]

Thanks for the story John

[dreamer]

Yeah it feels good to blast Shania out the car windows, when the weather gets better here I'll be letting everyone know shes still alive :funny:
i sing as loud as i can

[Troll]

Yeah it feels good to blast Shania out the car windows, when the weather gets better here I'll be letting everyone know shes still alive :funny:

That is good to know

[dreamer]

indeed

[FinnFreak]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Monday, March 31, 2008


Local News

Shania Centre new home of rock


Posted By Chelsey Romain


The walls may be adorned with photos and awards depicting the career of Shania Twain, but it wasn't a country sound booming from the speakers as a new concert series began Saturday night.

In the first of a series of concerts to take place at the Shania Twain Centre, four local bands took to the stage as part of what is being dubbed, Discover Gold: Sounds of Northeastern Ontario.

"A group of us were sitting around and we were talking about Northeastern Ontario being known for its mining heritage," said STC manager Tracy Hautanen. "And with the Gold Mine Tour on the property, it fit."

"We want people to discover the kind of talent we have in the area," she said.

Four bands took the stage set up in the foyer of the centre Saturday night, each with a different sound, a different look and audience. Among the lineup were Tom Oliver and Friends, the Shaftmen, Sledgehammer and Subroza.

"For right now, that's what we're doing," said Hautanen about the variety of musical acts. "We may end up doing theme nights, but right now we just want people in the community to hear what these bands can do."

Over the course of the evening, Hautanen suspects there were anywhere from 60-70 people in the audience, in an area that fits roughly 150 people.

"I think it was a good turnout for the first time," she said."People like that it was an opportunity for bands to get together and perform in a venue together."

Bands looking to participate in upcoming concert dates, which take place on the last Saturday of the month, can call the centre to register at 360-2619 and look for a link on the centre's website coming soon.

Hautanen said it would be nice to have a database of different local bands, and what kind of music they perform.

"We have had real positive comments and we're looking forward to growing this event."

In the end, the series of concerts will lead up to an outdoor concert in the parking lot at the Shania Twain Centre, complete with local talent. The event, already being looked forward to by local musicians, will give bands the chance to perform for a larger crowd than most establishments can hold.

"I think we need to celebrate the talent that comes out of Timmins," Hautanen said. "We're hoping to create this festival-type atmosphere leading up to the 100th anniversary celebration of Timmins in 2012.


* * *


Editorial

A Look Back


10 Years Ago

Shania Twain concert promoters in Timmins were shocked to see a lack of enthusiasm in ticket sales for her worldwide tour debut in Sudbury in May as Timmins fans seemed to be waiting for a concert in her hometown instead.



John - ;)

[EilleenTwain88]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Monday, March 31, 2008


Local News

Shania Centre new home of rock

..."We want people to discover the kind of talent we have in the area," she said.
...
That is a GRRRREAT idea... in the straight line of Shania heritage methinks!!

[Troll]

Thanks John

[dreamer]

thanks

[Troll]

This day in history

1988 - The number one song was "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" by BILLY OCEAN. It was produced by AC/DC's producer and SHANIA TWAIN'S future husband, MUTT LANGE.

http://93x.com/blog.asp?id=643222&SBID=4444

[EilleenTwain88]

[B][SIZE="5"]...And Madonna won’t sit on a used toilet seat.
:shocked:
Like they have to INSTALL a brand new one everytime, eh? Or is it ok if they just wipe it?
:funny:

[FinnFreak]

The Commonwealth Times, VA - 4/3/08


Victor Wooten gets metaphysical with 'Palmystery'

http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper634/thumbs/t_0p928n0u.jpg


If you haven't heard of Victor Wooten, the four-time Grammy Award-winning, Béla Fleck veteran, his latest album "Palmystery" is a good reason to listen.

The only bassist voted "Bass Player of the Year" three times by Bass Player Magazine, Wooten's virtuosity requires no more elaboration. He's nastier than a hillbilly at a Costa Rican strip club.

Featuring an array of guest artists and styles, "Palmystery" is a testament to Wooten's versatility and is steeped in jazz, bluegrass, funk, folk, gospel and world music.

The opening track, "2 Timers," is jolly bluegrassswing jam that summarizes Wooten's career as a Flecktone while hinting at things to come. Derico Watson and Shania Twain's JD Blair share the drumming responsibilities while playing in two different time signatures and creating a wall of rhythm for Wooten to tear down with his chops.

Wooten's newest album is not only a platform for his range of styles but also an outlet for his spiritual side. No doubt a faithful Christian, Wooten's "I Saw God" and "The Gospel" are both laden with dreamy gospel elements - sturdy organ sustains, bluesy vocals, handclaps and hopeful lyrics - while still being interesting and funky enough for secular listeners to enjoy.

The only cover on the album is Horace Silver's "Song For My Father." Although originally written as bossa nova - the straight feel still is present mostly - the piece is presented as funk with a little double-time swing thrown in the mix. Karl Denson makes a guest appearance on the tenor sax while Regi Wooten lends his brother a hand on the guitar. Derico Watson and Darrell Tibbs take turns on drums and percussion, adding a nice Afro-Cuban feel. The turnarounds toward the end of the song will make any musician geek out.

"Sifu" is probably the best song on the album. The ghastly chord changes are the ideal vehicle for Mike Stern's sick guitar solo and Shawn "Thunder" Wallace's alto sax commentary. The song is also very heavy on the percussion, which can be nice. Three percussionists: James Jackson (congas), Roy Wooten (cajon, a Peruvian box-shaped drum) and Darrell Tibbs (percussion) back Victor and company up nicely.

Wooten's "Happy Song" is reminiscent of Earth, Wind & Fire's upbeat hits. Featuring two basses, the song is a little cluttered toward the end as far as timbres go. Wooten's solo - while impressive - is the epitome of the Jaco Pastorius school of bass playing-a school that values harmonic acrobatics and limitless vocabulary above a fat, funky, simple line that gets the job done.

Grade: B+

Download (don't steal): "Left, Right & Center" by Victor Wooten


http://media.www.commonwealthtimes.com/media/storage/paper634/news/2008/04/03/Spectrum/Victor.Wooten.Gets.Metaphysical.With.palmystery-3301396.shtml



John - ;)

[Troll]

Thanks John

[dreamer]

cool!

[FinnFreak]

Victoria Times Colonist, Canada - Monday, April 7, 2008


The CBC is slamming the door on Canadian culture


By Christopher Butterfield


Last week, CBC brass called a meeting on less than 24 hours notice, flew out to Vancouver and told the CBC Radio Orchestra, a fixture in Canadian musical life for 70 years, that it would give its final concert in November. Why should we care?

Culture in this country is hard-won. Canada is not an old world, with a couple of thousand years of art and struggle behind us. We are still very new, the result of colonization, profoundly aware of our differences from the dominant cultures, both founding and current. Every artistic and musical impulse in this country is made in some kind of reaction to British/American/European culture.

Because of Canadian content rules brought in by the CRTC in the early '70s that required broadcasters to program 30 per cent Canadian music, we now have a huge popular music industry.

Céline Dion, Shania Twain, Sarah McLachlan, k.d. lang, Alanis Morissette, Arcade Fire, and on and on, are the beneficiaries of this legislation.

But wait a minute. This is all popular music. It's created for a market. Not all music is written for a mass audience.

Nor, by comparison, is a lot of visual art. To see visual art, we go to public art galleries. Many of them frequently exhibit art that can be controversial. That is one of the functions of art: to provoke.

In spite of frequent complaints, no public art gallery has yet been closed in this country. The outcry would be huge. The CBC used to be the equivalent of an art gallery for music. It broadcast material that had no commercial appeal. But it saw its function as similar to an art gallery's -- a place where new work can be shown to the public.

Who plays this uncommercial music? Soloists, chamber groups, choirs, orchestras. One orchestra that is especially good at it is the CBC Radio Orchestra. Part of its mandate is the regular commissioning and performing of music by Canadian composers.

Keep thinking of the CBC as an art gallery, and the orchestra as the space devoted to new work by Canadian artists. By terminating the orchestra, the CBC has closed the contemporary gallery.

But, you say, there are lots of art galleries. Yes, but there is only one CBC Orchestra. But there are lots of other orchestras, you say. Yes, but with the exception of the Esprit Orchestra in Toronto, there is only one with creation at the core of its mandate.

I teach students the art of music composition. One of the things I tell them is that they live in a society that does not require art to have commercial value in order to be of value.

The CBC is gradually dismantling this idea, one program at a time. The old song says "You don't miss your water 'til your well runs dry."

If we allow the CBC to cut the Radio Orchestra, we'll regret it, because we'll never get it back. And it'll be one more step toward a homogenized CBC whose musical purpose is undemanding background noise.

Christopher Butterfield is associate professor of composition in the School of Music at the University of Victoria.


http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=d35416ec-673a-49a3-bff1-294226d94071



John - :smirk:

[faithfully]

Thats not right, Canadians should have a wide variety of music available to listen to:huh:Let me guess? CBC can't afford it:eek:

[Troll]

That is interesting

[dreamer]

hmmmmmmmm

[FinnFreak]

Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Monday, April 7, 2008


1.45 Million Viewers Make The 2008 JUNO Awards
Second Most-Watched Ever on CTV


- Canada's Music Awards is most-watched show in Canada Sunday night on CTV

- Over 4 million watch part of the broadcast as audience jumps 56% from last year

- Watch again on MuchMoreMusic on Thursday, April 10 and online at junos.CTV.ca


TORONTO, April 7 /CNW/ - Last night's broadcast of The 2008 JUNO Awards on CTV was the most-watched program of the night on Canadian television with 1.45 million viewers.(*) Up 56% compared to last year's broadcast (925,000), it was the second most-watched JUNO Awards ever on CTV, according to BBM Nielsen Media Research, since Shania Twain hosted from Ottawa in 2003(xx). A detailed audience analysis based on preliminary overnight research indicates that:


- the two-hour awards special was watched in all or in part by 4.3 million Canadians in total.

- the audience peaked at 1.7 million viewers when the legendary Anne Murray took to the stage with Sarah Brightman and Jann Arden.

- it was the most-watched program in primetime in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

- it delivered more than double the viewers than The Trojan Horse:Part 2 on CBC (579,000).

- from 8-9 p.m., it delivered 73% more viewers than Big Brother on Global/NBC (836,000) and from 9-10 p.m. delivered 86% more viewers than Family Guy on Global (778,000).


"An incredible host, a terrific line-up, a fantastic production and enthusiastic host city all aligned to deliver one of the most memorable JUNO Awards broadcasts in years," said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc.

Highlights from the broadcast are now available on demand on The CTV Broadband Network at junos.CTV.ca. As well, MuchMoreMusic presents an encore broadcast of The 2008 JUNO Awards on Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. ET.

CTV's one-hour pre-show, eTalk at the JUNOS, attracted 434,000 viewers on CTV, Star! and FashionTelevision, for its red carpet arrivals special at 7 p.m. Hosted by eTalk's Ben Mulroney, Tanya Kim and MuchMoreMusic personality Traci Melchor, the star-studded special featured presenters, performers, nominees and celebrities including Feist, Avril Lavigne, Hedley, Finger Eleven, Tom Cochrane, Blue Rodeo, Anne Murray, Jully Black and illScarlett. Mulroney, Kim and Melchor shared an impromptu red carpet dance with crooner Michael Bublé, who went on to win the JUNO Fan Choice Award before wowing the crowd with his intimate performance of "Everything." eTalk continues their exclusive coverage of the 2008 JUNO Awards - including interviews from backstage in the exclusive eTalk Lounge - with a 30-minute wrap-up special tonight from Calgary at 7 p.m. ET on CTV.


Source: Preliminary overnight data, CTV Full, Global Full and CBC Full (BBM Nielsen Media Research).

(*) Total audience comprised of 1.381 million viewers for national broadcast (including 6 p.m. Calgary broadcast) and 64,000 additional viewers for Calgary encore broadcast at 8 p.m.

(xx) The 2003 JUNO Awards attracted an audience of 2.18 million viewers.


http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2008/07/c3376.html



John - :)

[tonyme]

Thanks for the article:D

[Troll]

Thanks John

[dreamer]

very nice...thanks

[StarryShania]

Thanks for that. :D

[mcjessica]

Cool.
It was probably because Russel Peters was hosting.
He's hilarious.

[FinnFreak]

The Orion, California State University, CA - 4/9/08


Presidential playlists


By Leslie Williams


I want a president of honor. A president who chokes on the classier Gardetto's rye chip instead of a measly pretzel. A president who enjoys a good episode of "Arrested Development" over Country Music Television. A president who can kick it in the White House while listening to the Beatles, instead of "Wake Up Little Susie." With his tastes, George W. Bush is clearly not fit to lead our country. Let's forget about stances, economic policy and social issues. When it comes to voting for our next president, we needn't look any further than their entertainment favorites.


John McCain

McCain, you seem like a man after my own heart. You call "The Daily Show" and "The Late Show" top TV picks, and "Some Like it Hot" a favorite movie. You've even hosted "Saturday Night Live." These things make me want to fill in the little bubble next to your name. That is, until we hit your campaign songs, one of which is John "Cougar" Mellencamp's "This Is Our Country." I'm fine with a little Cougar, but the song has become synonymous with the picture of Southern "values" - a Chevy Silverado commercial. We already have those "values" with our president, and I'm trying to get away from that, Johnny Boy.


Hillary Clinton

Oh, Hillary. I'm really glad you're making progress for the status of women by succesfully running for president. But when you let fans vote on your campaign song, and their choices include Smash Mouth's "I'm a Believer," Shania Twain's "Rock This Country!" and Celine Dion's "You and I," I get a little embarrassed that you represent us vagina-owners. Furthermore, you told TV Guide your favorite shows include "Grey's Anatomy," "Antiques Roadshow" and makeover shows. You don't have to assert your femininity by listing off the programs most likely to feature plenty of Kotex commercials, and I encourage you to break gender boundaries. With your recent switch to the "Rocky" theme song, you might be doing just that. But is swapping glorified femininity for uber-cheesiness the best choice?


Barack Obama

You're a man of a distinction, Barack. You choose to make your speeches without the annoyingly cliched tunes of a typical campaign, except for the rare occasion in which you strut your stuff to Aretha Franklin's "Think." Your selection of HBO's underground police drama, "The Wire," as your favorite shows your edgy side. Just when I thought you may be too out-of-touch with America's viewing choices, you relate to the people by calling SpongeBob the best TV character of all time because you watch it with your daughters. Obama, I want you.


http://media.www.theorion.com/media/storage/paper889/news/2008/04/09/Entertainment/Leslie.Williams.Presidential.Playlists-3310437.shtml



:) - ahah... another Obama Girl.



John - :p

[Hockeystick]

As much as I don't like Hillary, this was another slam on Shania for Hillary's choice of songs. :mad:

Nice to know Shania's hosting of the 2003 Juno's was such a smash! She really must do it again.

[dreamer]

yeah:(

[Troll]

The followup to "Some Hearts," last year's "Carnival Ride," was more of the same both musically and in its chart success, but with a bit more emphasis on power ballads. It was No. 1 on all the important charts and allowed Underwood to secure her spot as this decade's successor to Faith Hill and Shania Twain.

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080410/ART10/804100359/-1/ART

[Troll]

Canada has never shied from contributing generously to North American music culture. On the rock side, bands such as Rush and the Guess Who are classic rock mainstays. Celine Dion became the queen of adult pop, Shania Twain epitomized country music superstardom and Avril Lavigne supplied maple leaf-flavored bubblegum to the teen-pop candy store.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080410/ENT04/804100321/1039

[greek fanatic]

thanks for tht articles andrew;),

as much as i agree that Carrie is a pretty good singer she will never be shania:smirk:.
shania is in a league on her own,she contributed so much to country music.
many people like myself found out about country music because of shania, and i'm so thankful for that.:]

[tonyme]

thanks for tht articles andrew;),

as much as i agree that Carrie is a pretty good singer she will never be shania:smirk:.
shania is in a league on her own,she contributed so much to country music.
many people like myself found out about country music because of shania, and i'm so thankful for that.:]

Thanks for the articles, Andrew, and I completely agree :great:

[dreamer]

yeah...

[greek fanatic]

:)Hey guys,
i knew it that you'd agree with me.:]:hugs::great:

there's STILL only ONE shania ;)
and she WILL return.:love:

[Troll]

You got that right.

[dreamer]

yep!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mcjessica]

thanks for tht articles andrew;),

as much as i agree that Carrie is a pretty good singer she will never be shania:smirk:.
shania is in a league on her own,she contributed so much to country music.
many people like myself found out about country music because of shania, and i'm so thankful for that.:]

That's how I got into country music. ;)

[greek fanatic]

That's how I got into country music. ;)

:]see,i'm not the onlyone then.;)
i know that many Europeans got into country because of shania and we loving every minute of it.:]
that's why Nashville should treat shania better, she brought in a lot of money. ;)

Yep!she Will come back!:love:

[Brit_girlAmanda]

Whatever new artist comes out on the country scene who becomes a huge success, they will always be compared to Shania or Garth. I don't think anyone will quite match their record sales in terms of international status.

[dreamer]

never

[Troll]

Whatever new artist comes out on the country scene who becomes a huge success, they will always be compared to Shania or Garth. I don't think anyone will quite match their record sales in terms of international status.

You got that right.

[FinnFreak]

...and the Shania Name-Dropping Of The Month Award goes to...


Miley Cyrus - for her comment (http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view.bg?articleid=1086540&srvc=home&position=also) in The Boston Herald, Sunday, April 13, 2008

http://multimedia.heraldinteractive.com/images/0faf884fe9_ltpcyr04132008.jpg
Miley Cyrus will co-host tomorrow’s CMT Music Awards,
honoring country music videos.

Miley admitted she’s just a "so-so" country music fan.

"I’m into traditional country, like Shania Twain and Faith Hill and George Strait and Johnny Cash, but not so much the new country. Sorry!"



John - :D:up:

[FinnFreak]

Prime Newswire (press release), CA - April 14, 2008


Source: Larry King Cardiac Foundation


2008 Larry King Cardiac Foundation Fundraising Gala
Underwritten by St. Jude Medical Foundation

Donation Provides Life-Saving Treatment for Uninsured Cardiac Patients


WASHINGTON, April 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Larry King Cardiac Foundation (LKCF) is proud to announce that the St. Jude Medical Foundation is once again the presenting sponsor for its annual fundraising gala. Celebrating the Foundation's 20th anniversary, An Evening with Larry King and Friends will be held on Saturday, May 3, at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

The St. Jude Medical Foundation has underwritten the LKCF fundraising gala for three consecutive years. This sponsorship allows all proceeds raised during the gala to directly benefit LKCF patients in need of cardiac care and brings LKCF one step closer to its goal to Save a Heart a Day. In 2007, the gala raised $1.5 million for patient treatment.

"The St. Jude Medical Foundation has been an invaluable partner in helping us treat cardiac patients who are unable to seek medical care because of limited financial resources and lack of health insurance," says Larry King, Jr., president of LKCF. "Because of the St. Jude Medical Foundation's support, all funds raised from our May 3 gala will go directly to providing more cardiac procedures and ultimately saving more lives. We are pleased that a number of our patients will join us this year to help raise awareness as well as funds -- their way of paying it forward."

"We are proud to continue our support of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation's efforts to make life-saving technologies and treatments available to cardiac patients in need," said Daniel J. Starks, Chairman, President and CEO of St. Jude Medical, Inc., the sole benefactor of the St. Jude Medical Foundation. "LKCF has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and money for cardiac care, and we are pleased to celebrate the important contributions they have made over the past 20 years."

To help prevent and diagnose heart disease, nearly 4,000 people have attended LKCF-sponsored heart health screenings across the United States as part of its Health Across America campaign. To win the "war" against heart disease, screenings are one of the first steps in the campaign.

As part of its partnership with LKCF and its Save a Heart a Day campaign, St. Jude Medical, Inc. will continue to donate cardiovascular devices to support patients who cannot afford adequate medical care. St. Jude Medical's products include implantable defibrillators, pacemakers and heart valves.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America: 452,000 men, women and children a year die from this disease. Although there are other diseases that have higher visibility, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in America. Approximately 47 million Americans lack health insurance coverage for one year or more; more than 10 million Americans will go without health coverage for a short period of time over the course of a year. More than half of those who are uninsured are low-income; an estimated 8.5 million are children, and about 16 million are women.

Individuals who support LKCF and have been honored in previous years include: Jonathan Tisch, President, Loews Corp.; Frederick Smith, Chairman, President and CEO of FedEx Corp.; August Busch IV, President of Anheuser-Busch, Inc.; J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Marriott International, Inc; and Tim Donahue, former Executive Chairman, Sprint Nextel Corp.

British soul singer and multiple Grammy winner Seal will headline this year's entertainment. SNL's Darrell Hammond will perform. Performers who have donated their time to perform at the gala have included: Tim McGraw, Patti LaBelle, Wayne Brady, Celine Dion, James Brown, Bill Maher, Martin Short, Stevie Wonder, Wynonna Judd, Lewis Black, Vanessa Williams, Donna Summer and Shania Twain.


About The Larry King Cardiac Foundation

LKCF provides funding for life-saving cardiac procedures for individuals who, due to limited means or no insurance, otherwise would be unable to receive life-saving treatment. The Foundation works in conjunction with major medical centers throughout the nation to ensure that such patients receive much-needed medical attention. For more information, please visit www.lkcf.org.

The Larry King Cardiac Foundation logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=558


About The St. Jude Medical Foundation

The St. Jude Medical Foundation (www.sjmfoundation.com) is dedicated to improving awareness and treatment of cardiovascular, neurological and chronic pain conditions. The Foundation's grant programs are focused in three areas: health awareness; advancing the state of medical knowledge through education, research and training; and supporting communities in need.


CONTACT:

Linda Roth Associates, LLC
Linda Roth Conte
703.417.2700
Linda@lindarothpr.com


http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=139961



John - :)

[Troll]

Thanks John

[Rinad_eileen]

thanks for tht articles andrew;),

as much as i agree that Carrie is a pretty good singer she will never be shania:smirk:.
shania is in a league on her own,she contributed so much to country music.
many people like myself found out about country music because of shania, and i'm so thankful for that.:]
Totally true :bounce:

[Hockeystick]

...and the Shania Name-Dropping Of The Month Award goes to...


Miley Cyrus - for her comment (http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view.bg?articleid=1086540&srvc=home&position=also) in The Boston Herald, Sunday, April 13, 2008

http://multimedia.heraldinteractive.com/images/0faf884fe9_ltpcyr04132008.jpg
Miley Cyrus will co-host tomorrow’s CMT Music Awards,
honoring country music videos.

Miley admitted she’s just a "so-so" country music fan.

"I’m into traditional country, like Shania Twain and Faith Hill and George Strait and Johnny Cash, but not so much the new country. Sorry!"



John - :D:up:

Well if she wants to consider Shania and Faith in a category with King George and Johnny Cash, that works for me. Funny how Shania is no longer the "new" country but now traditional in some minds. :p

As we have a new batch of sound on country radio that I'm not too fond of myself.

[dreamer]

Prime Newswire (press release), CA - April 14, 2008


Source: Larry King Cardiac Foundation


2008 Larry King Cardiac Foundation Fundraising Gala
Underwritten by St. Jude Medical Foundation

Donation Provides Life-Saving Treatment for Uninsured Cardiac Patients


WASHINGTON, April 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Larry King Cardiac Foundation (LKCF) is proud to announce that the St. Jude Medical Foundation is once again the presenting sponsor for its annual fundraising gala. Celebrating the Foundation's 20th anniversary, An Evening with Larry King and Friends will be held on Saturday, May 3, at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

The St. Jude Medical Foundation has underwritten the LKCF fundraising gala for three consecutive years. This sponsorship allows all proceeds raised during the gala to directly benefit LKCF patients in need of cardiac care and brings LKCF one step closer to its goal to Save a Heart a Day. In 2007, the gala raised $1.5 million for patient treatment.

"The St. Jude Medical Foundation has been an invaluable partner in helping us treat cardiac patients who are unable to seek medical care because of limited financial resources and lack of health insurance," says Larry King, Jr., president of LKCF. "Because of the St. Jude Medical Foundation's support, all funds raised from our May 3 gala will go directly to providing more cardiac procedures and ultimately saving more lives. We are pleased that a number of our patients will join us this year to help raise awareness as well as funds -- their way of paying it forward."

"We are proud to continue our support of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation's efforts to make life-saving technologies and treatments available to cardiac patients in need," said Daniel J. Starks, Chairman, President and CEO of St. Jude Medical, Inc., the sole benefactor of the St. Jude Medical Foundation. "LKCF has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and money for cardiac care, and we are pleased to celebrate the important contributions they have made over the past 20 years."

To help prevent and diagnose heart disease, nearly 4,000 people have attended LKCF-sponsored heart health screenings across the United States as part of its Health Across America campaign. To win the "war" against heart disease, screenings are one of the first steps in the campaign.

As part of its partnership with LKCF and its Save a Heart a Day campaign, St. Jude Medical, Inc. will continue to donate cardiovascular devices to support patients who cannot afford adequate medical care. St. Jude Medical's products include implantable defibrillators, pacemakers and heart valves.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America: 452,000 men, women and children a year die from this disease. Although there are other diseases that have higher visibility, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in America. Approximately 47 million Americans lack health insurance coverage for one year or more; more than 10 million Americans will go without health coverage for a short period of time over the course of a year. More than half of those who are uninsured are low-income; an estimated 8.5 million are children, and about 16 million are women.

Individuals who support LKCF and have been honored in previous years include: Jonathan Tisch, President, Loews Corp.; Frederick Smith, Chairman, President and CEO of FedEx Corp.; August Busch IV, President of Anheuser-Busch, Inc.; J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Marriott International, Inc; and Tim Donahue, former Executive Chairman, Sprint Nextel Corp.

British soul singer and multiple Grammy winner Seal will headline this year's entertainment. SNL's Darrell Hammond will perform. Performers who have donated their time to perform at the gala have included: Tim McGraw, Patti LaBelle, Wayne Brady, Celine Dion, James Brown, Bill Maher, Martin Short, Stevie Wonder, Wynonna Judd, Lewis Black, Vanessa Williams, Donna Summer and Shania Twain.


About The Larry King Cardiac Foundation

LKCF provides funding for life-saving cardiac procedures for individuals who, due to limited means or no insurance, otherwise would be unable to receive life-saving treatment. The Foundation works in conjunction with major medical centers throughout the nation to ensure that such patients receive much-needed medical attention. For more information, please visit www.lkcf.org.

The Larry King Cardiac Foundation logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=558


About The St. Jude Medical Foundation

The St. Jude Medical Foundation (www.sjmfoundation.com) is dedicated to improving awareness and treatment of cardiovascular, neurological and chronic pain conditions. The Foundation's grant programs are focused in three areas: health awareness; advancing the state of medical knowledge through education, research and training; and supporting communities in need.


CONTACT:

Linda Roth Associates, LLC
Linda Roth Conte
703.417.2700
Linda@lindarothpr.com


http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=139961



John - :)

are they refering to her in the past tense or future:hmmm:

[Hockeystick]

Past. If I recall correctly, Shania did this for Larry King in 1996.

He thanked her after their 1996 interview for doing this, that I remember. :D

[tonyme]

I had a little bit of hope... I thought it was a future appearance... Too bad it's not :(

[FinnFreak]

Nope... otherwise - it would be all over the place.


John - ;)

[FinnFreak]

CMT.com, TN - Monday, April 14, 2008


CMT News

Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler Are Top
Winners at CMT Music Awards

Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, LeAnn Rimes
and Brad Paisley Also Take Home Trophies


http://www.cmt.com/sitewide/assets/img/events/2008/cmt_music_awards/show/scott_gries/80677869_10-x600.jpg

Swift appeared to give a fashion nod to Shania Twain by
wearing a short black dress and boots while brandishing
the microphone stand on "Picture to Burn."


http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1585526/taylor-swift-kellie-pickler-are-top-winners-at-cmt-music-awards.jhtml



John - ;)

[greek fanatic]

:shocked:cool go Taylor,
i love boots and those are slouch and they go great with a short dress.
I LIKE!:D:D

hey,Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under???

[Troll]

Thanks John

[dreamer]

thanks

[tonyme]

Again, I still think Swift and Underwood are following the Twain road

[dreamer]

yeah...

[Dannywaldron]

Again, I still think Swift and Underwood are following the Twain road

Really? I didn't see them as hardcore ramblers - I hear Twain's road takes three whole days of hard work to complete...

...Oh, you mean metaphorically!?

Dan

[FinnFreak]

San Mateo County Times, CA - 04/16/2008


Local woman vies for PETA title


By Laura Casey, Oakland Tribune


She's young, down-to-earth and certainly cute.

Fremont resident Ashley Peterson, 21, is also a vegan, someone who doesn't eat any animal products.

She is in the running to be named the "Cutest Vegetarian Alive" by the youth arm of the activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Peta2.

The online contest pits 16 young women and 16 young men against one another to earn, by vote, the title of cutest vegetarian.

It is a more youth-friendly version of the popular PETA "Sexiest Vegetarian Alive" contest, which country singer Shania Twain won.

Peterson went vegetarian at age 11 while spending time with a friend who could not eat meat for health reasons.

"All I wanted was for her to not feel alone and that she wasn't different," Peterson says.

Over the years she learned more about the treatment of animals for food and was disgusted. She says she decided, after reading about hormones in milk, to go vegan three months ago.

"I like to push myself further than I think I can go," she says.

The aspiring voice-over artist takes classes in Sausalito and enjoys spending her free time going to concerts.

If she wins, she will receive a sash and the chance to model Peta2 T-shirts on the organization's Web site.


http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_8941613



:huh: - "more youth-friendly"..? - Gimme a break. heh.



John - :p

[Troll]

Thanks John

[FinnFreak]

93X.COM, MN - April 16, 2008


Music history for April 16th


1999 - SHANIA TWAIN became the first woman to be honored as a songwriter/artist by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.


http://93x.com/blog.asp?id=659708&SBID=4444



John - ;):up:

[dreamer]

coooool!

[Troll]

Great honor

[Brit_girlAmanda]

So she should be. The songs she's penned, have reached so many people, taking country music to new heights.

[dreamer]

indeed

[FinnFreak]

;)


Daily Star, UK - 17th April 2008


ANGE AND MADGE ARE RELATED...TO CAMILLA!


By Emma Wall


MOVIE beauty Angelina Jolie and singer Madonna are related to royalty.


Shock new research shows they share an ancestor with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

They are all distant cousins, descended from the same French carpenter.

And they are not the only ones – Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, Celine Dion and even US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton are also part of the same dynasty.

Experts say there is an easy way to spot who is part of the family – they all share the same nose. And these “family snaps” show surprising similarities.

There are other links among the clan. Madonna, 49, Celine, 40, Alanis, 33, and Shania, 42, can all belt out a song.

Angelina, 32, and Madge share a love of adopting babies from overseas.

Camilla and Hillary, both 60, might not have got the looks in the family, but both married powerful men.

The Duchess of Cornwall is the wife of Prince Charles, 59, while Hillary is married to former US President Bill, 61.

They are all descended from Frenchman Zacharie Cloutier, who emigrated to Canada in 1634.

The family tree emerged when old Canadian records were published.

Simon Harper, of the website ancestry.co.uk, said: “The fact that Camilla and Madonna are related highlights the unpredictable and entertaining nature of family history research.”


http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/35229/Ange-and-Madge-are-related-to-Camilla-/


* * *


E! Online - 17th April 2008


Britney Hits the Studio "Just for Fun"


By Natalie Finn and Ken Baker


Britney Spears has apparently decided her body wasn't the only thing in need of a little fine-tuning.

E! News has confirmed that the "Gimme More" singer is taking voice lessons and has spent the last two days in a Burbank, Calif., recording studio to work on getting her voice back into fighting shape.

Spears, whose 2008 didn't exactly get off on the right foot, careerwise, is not working on anything official, a source close to the 26-year-old comeback kid told E! News, but instead is just looking to enjoy herself right now.

"She's doing it just for fun," the source said. "She's just sitting at the piano, singing a little. She's just in there to have some fun. It may lead to something down the road, but right now this is just part of her staying on the right track."

Spears is also said to be spending time under the tutelage of voice coach Ron Anderson, who, according to his professional website, has worked with the likes of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis, Chris Daughtry, Avril Lavigne, Björk, Paris Hilton, Paula Abdul, Pink, Shania Twain, Usher and Tori Amos, among others.

Blackout, Spears' fifth studio album and her first in four years, was released in October and sold 290,000 copies its first week out of the gate to land at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, the first time one of her studio efforts didn't debut at No. 1.


http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=d22f33f7-2794-4305-a6bd-95f156cce37d


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The Post and Courier, Charleston, SC - Thursday, April 17, 2008


Local songwriter lands track on Eagles recording


By Devin Grant


As satisfying as it is to be able to release a successful album of one's own musical work, the truth is that sometimes a songwriter has to do a little networking to keep the creative juices, not to mention the income, flowing.

Local singer-songwriter John Brannen, who plays the Listening Room in Mount Pleasant on Saturday night, has never had much trouble writing good music by himself.

His albums have indeed been well received by the press and fans alike. Sporting a sound many compare to artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle and John Mellencamp, Brannen was signed to Mercury Records early in his career, and toured with a couple of other new artists then on the label's roster; some guy named Toby Keith and a cute Canadian girl who answered to Shania Twain.

While those two went on to superstardom, Brannen preferred to take the back roads to success, keeping things real. It hasn't always been easy, but Brannen has stuck to his guns, through thick and thin, making music by his rules.

With that said, Brannen's career has taken a decidedly upward swing in the last couple of years.

First, in 2006 Brannen released "Twilight Tattoo," a beautiful collection of original compositions in the Americana style that he has mastered over the course of his career.

That album featured a guest appearance from alt-country chanteuse Lucinda Williams, who performed a duet with Brannen on "A Cut So Deep."

Then, as if a hand from one of alt-country's reigning queens wasn't enough, a collaboration with longtime writing partner Jack Tempchin led to one of their songs, "Somebody," being included on "The Long Road Out of Eden," the first new studio release by the legendary rock band The Eagles in more than a quarter-century.

Brannen formed a friendship with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh years ago, after Walsh heard Brannen's music and offered to produce his future work. No doubt Brannen's share of the royalty checks from the Eagles' album's stellar sales have been a welcome addition to his bank account, but knowing Brannen, the satisfaction of contributing to an album by a great American rock band probably trumped the cash.

Despite his wider exposure as of late, Brannen still seems to enjoy keeping things simple, and on his own terms. That may make for a longer road to success, but one imagines that it also makes the journey a lot more interesting.


John Brannen

Where: The Listening Room, 423 HIBBEN STREET, Mount Pleasant
Cost: $20
Age limit: All ages


http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/apr/17/local_songwriter_lands_track_on_eagles_r37476/



John - ;)

[tonyme]

Thanks a lot for all the articles:D

[FinnFreak]

:p


MaltaMedia, Malta - Apr 17, 2008


Luke and Maria top list of babies' names in 2007


The most popular names given to babies in 2007 were Luke and Maria, the same as in 2006, revealed the National Statistics Office in figures published on Thursday.

A total of 3,871 live births were recorded in 2007, a decrease of 0.4% over 2006. 53% of these babies were boys.

Luke was once again the most popular name given to boys, with 4.8 % of boys being named Luke or Luca. Matthew (with its variants) and Jake remained in second and third place, with 4.3 and 2.8 per cent respectively. Names that notably gained in popularity were Julian, Zach, James/Jamie and Jayden, while Michael, Kyle and Christian (and their variants) were significantly less popular than in the previous year.

Appearing for the first time in the top 20 boys' names in 2007 were Jeremy (including Jerome), Miguel, Mark (including Marco) and Dejan, while Jean, Andrew, Neil and Karl (and their variants) reappeared, having been absent in 2006. Tristan, Kurt, Leon and Sven, while all in the top 20 in 2006, fell from this range as of 2007.

For the fifth consecutive year, Maria (including its variant Mariah) was the most popular name given to baby girls in 2007, 4.0% of baby girls being so named. In its wake was Martina with 2.6 %, which moved up from fourth place in 2006. Christina, including its variants, occupied third place in 2007, having been noticeably absent from the top 20 girls' names in 2006 as compared to previous years. Also reappearing this year were Jade, Kylie and Elena, while Alexandra (including Alessia), Ella, Leah, Rihanna and Kiera were among the names appearing for the first time in the top 20.

Julia, Elisa, Nicole, Katrina and Aaliyah (and their variants) all increased in popularity between 2006 and 2007. On the other hand, Emma, Maya, Amy, Michela/Michelle and Shania all registered drops between these two years. Names present in the top 20 in 2006 but not in 2007 were Amber, Lara, Mireille, Naomi, Matthea and Kaylie.

The practice of naming babies after international celebrities is very much in evidence, with names such as Denzel, Shania, Aaliyah and Rihanna all appearing among the 20 most popular babies' names. The Maltese people's religious connotations are also apparent, with biblical names such as Luke, Matthew, Isaac, Maria and Sarah remaining consistently popular year after year


http://www.maltamedia.com/artman2/publish/local/article_5780.shtml



John - ;)

[Troll]

Thanks John

[dreamer]

great

[Hockeystick]

I've already meet one little girl by the name of Shania and I'm sure the world will have more and more. Top 20 names, that's pretty good.

As all the knowledge of European monarchies all having a similar ancestry and relation, I'm not sure I'm buying this connection between Shania and all the rest. Shania in royalty? Please. Everyone of elite status is in royalty right?

[FinnFreak]

If we go back enough - we're ALL related to each other.


John - ;)

[Troll]

As satisfying as it is to be able to release a successful album of one's own musical work, the truth is that sometimes a songwriter has to do a little networking to keep the creative juices, not to mention the income, flowing.

Local singer-songwriter John Brannen, who plays the Listening Room in Mount Pleasant on Saturday night, has never had much trouble writing good music by himself.

His albums have indeed been well received by the press and fans alike. Sporting a sound many compare to artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle and John Mellencamp, Brannen was signed to Mercury Records early in his career, and toured with a couple of other new artists then on the label's roster; some guy named Toby Keith and a cute Canadian girl who answered to Shania Twain.

While those two went on to superstardom, Brannen preferred to take the back roads to success, keeping things real. It hasn't always been easy, but Brannen has stuck to his guns, through thick and thin, making music by his rules.

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/apr/17/local_songwriter_lands_track_on_eagles_r37476/

[greek fanatic]

thanks Andrew,

but what does the author mean with his "keeping things real"sentence??:rolleyes: i din't like that :smirk:

[dreamer]

mmmm...

[FinnFreak]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Monday 21 April, 2008


Cancer Society helpers thanked


By Jessica Young


Linda Roy has been in battle since 1978. She was living in Cochrane at the time when a friend asked her to come to a Canadian Cancer Society meeting. Before she realized it, she was sitting on the fundraising committee.

"They were short volunteers and I've been there ever since," she said.

During the Canadian Cancer Society Ontario Division Honours and Awards Ceremony and Volunteer Appreciation at the Shania Twain Centre on Saturday, Roy was honoured with an award in volunteer leadership and received her 30-year pin.

"I knew I was going to get the award for volunteer leadership but I didn't know about the pin," she said. "I was so excited. I was so overwhelmed."

What prompted Roy to attend that first meeting was her need to reach out to people.

She had three small children and wanted to meet other residents in the area and join an organization. She admits at first the experience was overwhelming.

Her knowledge of the Canadian Cancer Society was slim and she didn't quite understand how things worked.

"I didn't know much about the society. It was an eye opener and it seemed like a good group to volunteer for. It was a good cause," she said.

As time went on, Roy got the swing of things and now, she has a 30-year pin to show for her many years of dedication.

Cancer has touched many of her family members and dear friends, and it's the reason why Roy continues on with her work.

"I wanted to do something for them," she said.

Now a resident in Kapuskasing, she says dedicated volunteers are hard to come by. There's not many left and they need help with daffodil fundraising.

She's calling on local youth to help carry the volunteer torch.

"We need more young people here," she said.

"Volunteers are getting older and we are seeing a lot of burn-outs." Activities like Relay for Life or daffodil fundraising are ways for youth to get involved with the society, Roy said. And that's exactly what Tatyanna Creed is doing. She and her friends Sarah and Hannah Zuidema are volunteers with the cancer society and they haven't hit high school yet.

"I usually sell daffodils," she said.

The three girls were at appreciation day and saw first hand how volunteers were recognized by the society and their peers.

"It makes us feel happy because we are appreciated for the work we've done," Sarah said.

It's music to the ears of Canadian Cancer Society's fundraising co-ordinator Patricia Gaudreau.

Without volunteers, nothing would be accomplished, she said.

"Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Whether it's prevention, advocacy, research or support, it's all through our volunteers," she said.

Kids with Community Helpers Club raised 3,000 the last two years.


http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=994668



John - :)

[Troll]

:great:

[dreamer]

awwwww

[FinnFreak]

In-Forum, ND - Tuesday, April 22, 2008


Concert had a wee problem


http://www.in-forum.com/gfx/photos/full/0422%20dome%20events%20copy.jpg http://www.in-forum.com/gfx/photos/full/0422%20dome%20restrooms%20copy.jpg


By Brittany Lawonn


The long lines for women’s restrooms at Saturday’s Bon Jovi concert were a “Lost Highway” as female fans flocked to the limited number of loos.

Fargodome authorities even turned some of the 13 men’s restrooms over to women’s restrooms to help handle the flood of female concertgoers, according to Rob Sobolik, the dome’s general manager.

“Unfortunately, with 25,000 people you’re going to have lines at the restrooms,” Sobolik said, adding any venue manager will say there are never enough bathrooms.

Overall, Sobolik said he thought the concert went very well, noting the attendance of 24,812 made the rock concert No. 5 on the dome’s top single-day concert list – beating out Shania Twain by 48 people.

Bypassing the lines to the 13 women’s bathrooms proved to be “Bad Medicine” for some female fans who got kicked out after sneaking into the men’s room, according to several postings on a Forum Internet chat regarding the show.

One woman, writing under the screen name JoJo, said that the concert was great, “minus getting escorted out of the dome by one of Fargo’s finest for going into the men’s room to use a stall – as there was NO way I was going to be able to wait 30 more minutes to get into the women’s.”

She was able to walk around and get back in “without a problem,” she wrote.

As the night progressed, security guards were stationed at some men’s rooms to allow only women inside or to keep women out, Sobolik said.

There’s no specific law that says a woman can’t use the men’s room or vice versa, but it could be considered trespassing or disorderly conduct, according to Fargo police Sgt. Jeff Skuza.

The dome is considering using portable toilets in the future. The toilets would be located in a secure area outside the facility, Sobolik said.

Currently there are 144 women’s stalls and 173 men’s stalls in the Fargodome, he said.

The heavy flow of people attending Saturday’s show also led to some traffic congestion with some foot traffic helping tie up travel, but Sobolik said planning before the show helped avoid big problems.

“With 25,000 people coming to one four-block area, there’s going to be those tie ups,” he said.

There were no major security issues inside, although some people were asked “to end their night early,” Sobolik said.

Arrest logs show a Velva, N.D., man was arrested at the Fargodome on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Financial information from the concert wasn’t ready Monday, but Sobolik said he expects the concert to be profitable.

Jon Bon Jovi’s statements expressing his gratitude for Fargo’s hospitality, specifically noting the setup backstage and naming off several people, including Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker, helped cap off a successful night, Sobolik said.

“I personally have really never heard an artist get up and say that, and to me that was special,” he said, later adding he was “pretty much floored” by Bon Jovi’s comments.


http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/198811



:funny: - "wee problem" indeed.



John - :p

[Troll]

Interesting article

[dreamer]

hmmmm

[Troll]

Drivers in fast lane with Shania


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MOTORISTS may like listening to Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell ... but they're unlikely to be caught driving like one.

The Meat Loaf classic was the number one driving-along song, according to a survey of 2000 adults conducted by Saga Motor Insurance.

Drivers who listen to blues numbers are the most likely to be caught speeding, the poll found.

And comparatively mild country songs - such as Shania Twain's hit You're Still The One - were the music category next most likely to induce drivers to speed, followed by reggae and hip-hop and classical.

advertisementThe poll found that 49% of those who listened to blues and 45% who tuned in to country had committed a speeding offence.

Rock and pop music was the most popular style for drivers, with 65% choosing it, while 39% went for easy listening. The survey also showed 79% of drivers listened to music while in their cars.

Just 22% of drivers who listened to talk-based radio stations admitted having a minor accident, compared with 78% who listened to music.

Runner-up to Meat Loaf in the in-car charts was Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, with Steppenwolf's Born To Be Wild in third place and Queen's Don't Stop Me Now fourth.

Saga Group chief executive Andrew Goodsell said: "Although the charts change every week, the songs people prefer to listen to while driving are still the golden oldies."

Publication date 28/04/08

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/search/display.var.2229529.0.drivers_in_fast_lane_with_sh ania.php

[dreamer]

neat stuff thanks

[tonyme]

Nice article

[dreamer]

Shania... COME HOME!:sad::bow:

[FinnFreak]

MLB Rumors, NV - May 4, 2008


Cubs Fans for Life


http://www.shaniatwaincity.com/images2003/CUBS.jpg


They’re every where....they’re every where....Cubs fans that is! Seems like no matter where the Cubs are playing there will always be lots of Cubs logo jerseys, hats & home made signs in the stands.

After 100 years of Cubs fans saying..."maybe next year" maybe this will be the year for the loyal fans to see the World Series at Wrigley Field.

After all where else can you hear Mike Ditka sing out of tune, Shania Twain sing in tune, or even Ozzie Osborne forget the words to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch. Where else can you sit on a roof top across the street from the field to view a ball game? Where else is there almost no parking for a ball game? (the red line on the "L" is the only way to get to the field in comfort). Where else can you actually see a person still change the numbers on the score board when the Cubs do get that home run? Where else can a ball get lost in the outfield vines and make it ground rule double? Unfortunately we cannot still say only day games, lights were installed a few years ago....but we are slowly getting use to it.

A loyal Cubs fan will always be there for the glory when it becomes our turn to fly the World Series Pennate.


http://www.mlbnewsonline.com/2008/05/cubs-fans-for-life.html



John - ;)

[Troll]

Thanks John

[Rinad_eileen]

come back Shania...........:sad:

[dreamer]

yeah:sad:

[tonyme]

:(:(:(

[dreamer]

hang in here with me we can do it

[Troll]

Shania Twain. How a midriff can bounce back like that after pregnancy, well, it defies science.

Twain uses Bag Balm, an ointment for cow's udders, to keep her skin soft. Only a mom offers advice like that.

http://www.torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2008/05/11/5531421-sun.html

[tonyme]

Thanks for that, Andrew!

[dreamer]

lol:funny:

[FinnFreak]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Monday 26 May, 2008


Newlyweds thanks staff at Shania Twain Centre


http://www.canadaphotoseries.com/files/canada/images/Ontario-Timmins-Shania-Twain-Centre-2.jpg


We would like to take this opportunity to convey our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the folks at the Shania Twain Centre for their hard work and assistance in helping to make our wedding celebration on May 17 at the centre such a success.

We would also like to publicly thank Shanen Poliquin, Ted Zajac, Vicky D'Amours, Lyse Rainville, Darryl St. Aubin and Estelle Demers for their contribution in making it an evening to remember.

Throughout the planning process, it came to our attention that many people were not aware that this facility existed as a rental venue, which prompted us to write to let others know that aside from being a tribute to Shania herself, the Shania Twain Centre is absolutely one of the nicest venues in the city to hold a special event such as a smaller wedding or other private party or corporate function.

The staff certainly went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to helping us plan the event of our lives. Heartfelt thanks go out to Tracy Hautanen, STC manager, and Jack Watson who officiated, as well as to Anita and Andrea. Special thanks to Susan who not only supervised the event that evening, but was always there to lend a helping hand.

All our guests thought the Shania Twain Centre was a beautiful place to hold a wedding, and we would like to encourage anyone in the community hosting an event to give their support to this "hidden gem."

The sound system is terrific and the dance floor was a wonderful addition. Combined with the enthusiasm of the staff, it all contributed to the most magical evening we have ever experienced.

We will certainly not hesitate to recommend and support the Shania Twain Centre in the future and we invite other individuals, groups and businesses in the community to do likewise - for business or for pleasure, you won't be disappointed!


"Newlyweds" Joan Charlebois and Paul Perreault



http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1043507



John - ;)

[tonyme]

Thanks for that:) I bet it was a glowing reception

[countrylover]

Cool wish I could have gotten married there :D

[FinnFreak]

I believe some years ago, a certain fan was seriously planning on giving birth there... heh.


John - :p

[Troll]

Thanks for that

[dreamer]

well, I know where my wedding will be:]

[tonyme]

well, I know where my wedding will be:]

:boogie:

[dreamer]

now who the heck to marry! :p

[tonyme]

now who the heck to marry! :p

:boogie:

;)

[dreamer]

are you volunteering:eek: lol:biglaugh:

[tonyme]

are you volunteering:eek: lol:biglaugh:

:boogie:

[dreamer]

lol :kiss:

[FinnFreak]

National Post, Canada - Tuesday, May 27, 2008


Fried like a bird


By Ben Kaplan


When Denny's, the massive 24-hour family restaurant chain, announced its Rock Star Menus, meals created by Taking Back Sunday, The All-American Rejects, Eagles of Death Metal and Plain White T's, we decided to ask George Mathias, the chef at the National Post cafeteria, to design menus based on some of his favourite bands. Mathias, born in Egypt and a big Scorpions fan, has served pasta in cream sauce to Diana Krall and Elvis Costello and says he'd most want to serve Colin James. "I'd make him something blue," says Mathias, who's favourite meal is anything in a kebab. "Blue snapper or blue steak -- I'd sear it and take it out while the blood was still dripping; it's good food for someone playing the blues."


The Neil Young Menu, Forever Young ($6.19) "You have to use baby chicken, like half a cornish hen with roasted rosemary potatoes and grilled assorted veggies. I'd play off the name Young."

The AC/DC Menu, The Bomb ($5) "I'd go for a MegaBurger -- a giant hamburger with peameal bacon and fried onions, and serve it on a sesame bun."

The Nelly Furtado Menu, Viva Portugal! ($6.19) "Got to do something with fish, something Portuguese, like cod in a spicy tomato sauce, fisherman's rice and a salad -- the thing is to use plenty of spice."

Meat Loaf, the Canadian Meatloaf ($5.24) "Really, it's a California meatloaf, but I'd call it Canadian if we served it here. It's basically meat with veggies, peas and carrots with mashed potatoes, gravy and string beans."

Shania Twain, the Sexy Lady ($6.19) "Something like baby spinach salad with grilled chicken breast, sliced strawberries and roasted almonds -- I like making something for the ladies."


- Prices do not include tax. - Have your own idea for a Rock Star Menu? Email your suggestions to bkaplan@nationalpost.com; the best one will receive a free CD and a George Mathias Rock Star Meal with Adam McDowell at the Post cafeteria. Some restrictions apply.


http://www.nationalpost.com/arts/story.html?id=541888



John - ;)

[Troll]

That is interesting.

[dreamer]

cool stuff

[FinnFreak]

Minneapolis City Pages, MN - June 3, 2008


Obama rally: bigger than Shania Twain?


By Bradley Campbell


It’s all about victory spelled with an “O” tonight at the Xcel Energy Center. The AP has reported that Barack Obama, the Kansas heartthrob, has clinched the Democratic presidential nomination. Matt Drudge, conservative blogger turned Obama lover (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/10744.html) posted the news to his site this afternoon. He also put a little blinking siren above the news, making it all the more important.

Anyways, this is how the AP made their conclusion:

The AP tally was based on public commitments from delegates as well as more than a dozen private commitments. It also included a minimum number of delegates Obama was guaranteed even if he lost the final two primaries in South Dakota and Montana later in the day.

But whatever. Tonight, the Xcel Center will be rocking to an Obama victory dance. It’s his opportunity to draw a line in the sand (http://blogs.citypages.com/gop/2008/05/why_obama_is_co.php). Still, poli-geeks are curious to see if the guy in the skinny, sky blue tie will proclaim victory, or keep the mood slightly muted until he has enough superdelegates in his corner to secure the nomination outright. Plus, everyone, (let’s just admit it) is kinda hoping for a unison arm raise between Obama and Al Gore.

Meanwhile, Kathy O’Connor, Director of Public Relations for Xcel Energy Center is pumped. As she drove to work today there were satellite trucks from the national media big boys parked outside, powering up. Rabid Obama supporters were out as well, already in line, ready to enter the center for tonight’s speech, which is scheduled to begin around 9ish. She joked that although it was surprising, it wasn’t anything out of the ordinary, as people wait in line all day for Wild tickets, too.

“But there is definite excitement,” O’Connor says, “It’s a pretty cool feeling to be at the epicenter of this historic election. [Combined with the Republican National Convention] it’s one of the best years for this facility.”

As for attendance, Xcel can handle, and is expecting, 20,000 people to attend. They’re basing it off Obama’s packed political rally last fall at the Target Center. If crowds swell past the 20,545 mark, then Obama will beat out a five-year attendance record held by the goddess of country Shania Twain, who jammed people into Xcel tighter than country folks jam their hips into denim. But bets are good that Obama will surpass her attendance record, as we all know how good he is at out-shining powerful women.

Speaking of powerful women, Sen. Hillary Clinton says that she will not concede the election tonight, but is open to the Veep spot if it will help her party get back into the White House.

And here is a video of bears tearing apart a car (http://www.townhall.com/video/FoxNews/2176_080526-15160_052608_ld_bear_F1200). (Also courtesy of the Drudge Report.)


http://blogs.citypages.com/gop/2008/06/obama_rally_big.php



John - :p

[dreamer]

interesting

[Troll]

Thanks John

[tonyme]

Thanks!

[dreamer]

Shania~!!!! i miss you

[Troll]

She got the ball then was subbed out. She thought she might need glasses, but trips to an eye doctor and a specialist revealed something more serious than nearsightedness: A blood vessel in her left eye had burst.

Even after surgery "the prognosis was still no more sports," Fotti said. "If you get hit in the face, you’re gonna go blind."

Fotti had to lie face down for 11 days after the surgery. A bed was fashioned atop the family’s dining room table with a crescent shaped pillow for her head like the ones used for massage tables. At night, she had to be strapped in so she couldn’t roll over.

"I listened to Shania Twain nonstop. It was the only CD I had," Fotti said.

When she returned for an exam, the doctor couldn’t believe what he saw. He had never seen anyone heal that well, Fotti said.

http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Jun/20080607Spor004.asp

[dreamer]

cool!

[tonyme]

I love this story :love:

[tonyme]

Where is the PETA 2008 voting thread? :uhh:

[Rinad_eileen]

wow! cool:cool:

[dreamer]

:dunno:

[FinnFreak]

Minneapolis City Pages, MN - June 11, 2008


Obama beat Hillary, but can't top Shania Twain


http://media.newtimes.com/2238418.30.jpg
It turns out Hillary wasn't part of the "Dream Ticket" after all...


The big Obama rally last week drew in 19,500 folks to the Xcel Energy Center. While that's a huge number,
it's still well shy of the record set by the goddess of country pop, Shania Twain.


http://www.citypages.com/2008-06-11/news/obama-beat-hillary-but-can-t-top-shania-twain/


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Timmins Daily Press, Canada - June 11, 2008


Tourists park for free


http://shania.rackhost.net/Bryce/006_5a_1.jpg
Downtown Timmins has Shania's handprints in concrete


Guests to Timmins won't have to dig deep for change when parking in the downtown core. The City of Timmins, Timmins Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown BIA have once again partnered up to offer free parking passes for those visiting the City with a Heart of Gold.

First introduced last year, the program was so successful the trio of partners decided to extend it from a summer tourism incentive to a year-round initiative.

"Tourism is very important to the city's economy," said city clerk Jack Watson, who is happy to see the program grow. "Why not provide tourists visiting the city during what is commonly known as shoulder season, with the same incentive offered summer visitors?"

Chamber of Commerce president Marilyn Wood said the "tourist guest pass" will help create good first impressions of the community, letting visitors know city officials want them to enjoy their stay and Timmins' various attractions, but also the downtown retailers the community has to offer.

"By utilizing their tourist guest pass and parking free for a day, many tourists will want to visit the downtown core while experiencing boutiques and specialty stores that boast character and personality," said Wood.

In addition to the 200-plus businesses and services offered in the downtown core, visitors can take a stroll and visit the Shania Twain Parkette, the Downtown Walk of Fame and the Timmins Public Library.

Some of the streets in the downtown area are some of the oldest in the community, with many stores dating back generations to early mining days.

A trip downtown means looking back to a time when the Porcupine Camp and Timmins had its beginning.

"We are eager to roll out the welcome mat for tourists," said BIA president Andrew Marks. "Incentives that generate traffic are welcomed by the many businesses in our downtown.

"It reinforces the fact that Downtown Timmins is open for business, year-round.

The parking passes are available on a day-to-day basis and can be picked up at the Shania Twain Centre or at the Chamber's tourism information centre in Schumacher.

"A welcome attitude combined with a new parking incentive aimed at visitors to the city is a win-win for all concerned," said Marks.

"It clearly promotes the fact that Downtown Timmins is a must-see destination for all visitors to the City of Timmins.


http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1068898



John - ;)

[dreamer]

thanks

[Troll]

Nice articles

[canoilers]

Maybe he should make her his running mate for the election. :p

[dreamer]

I'd support that

[tonyme]

Thanks for both of these articles

[ryannel2003]

That just goes to show you how many people love Shania! :)

[Troll]

Maybe he should make her his running mate for the election. :p

I don't know if she can since she is Canadian.

[dreamer]

so we can do a write in:p

when I voted in the primaries here when I didn't like or know local candidatates I put Shania as my write in:D

[canoilers]

I don't know if she can since she is Canadian.

Rules were made to be broken. :p

[dreamer]

so very true

[Troll]

Shania Twain has sold a ton of CDs and entertained an army of fans in concert, and those fans are ready for her to release some new music and start touring again.

http://www.cmt.com/news/hot-dish/1589334/hot-dish-luke-bryan-provides-an-accidental-concert.jhtml

[dreamer]

whats that tidbit about

[tonyme]

Thanks for this Andrew:) Yes we are so ready!!!!


and yay it's page 100 of this thread

[faithfully]

Cheers Andrewhttp://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/fartypantstevie/animations%20and%20smilies%20etc/drinking-48.gif

[FinnFreak]

Timmins Daily Press, Canada - Jun 17, 2008


Editorial


Good for business


http://www.shaniasplace.com/Timmins_Gallery/Pics/STC_Pics/shania-blue-centre-poster-small.jpg


There have been many people who have put the name of our city on the map, ensuring the City with the Heart of Gold is known worldwide.

Of course, the first name that comes to mind would be Shania Twain.

Her international fame has put Timmins in the spotlight on several occasions.

Athletes hailing from Timmins have also mentioned our community a few times and with the level of skill we have in many different sports, that trend will likely continue.

But, there is one man in town who, although known within our own boundaries, isn't a sports star or a singing sensation. Nope, he's a business owner and a pilot and last weekend, he made sure Timmins was a word that will travel not only across Canada but also the Unites States.

Lloyd Richards is known for his involvement in the Young Eagles Program where every year he and other pilots gather at the Timmins airport to offer rides to youngsters interested in airplanes.

It's something he takes great pride in doing. He has even provided air transportation to The Daily Press on occasion when a story not accessible by road or other means needs to be covered.

This past weekend, he played host to more than three dozen aviation enthusiasts who ventured north as part of the first-annual Interprovincial Air Tour. These pilots and their guests arrived in Timmins Friday evening and were treated to Timmins' finest accommodations.

Richards said the city stepped up to the plate and made sure these visitors were welcomed with open arms.

In fact, the city provided the Shania Twain Centre free of charge to our out-of-town visitors and supplied a Timmins Transit bus to transport them to and from their hotels.

With such warm hospitality, it's no wonder many of them expressed great interest in making a return trip to Timmins.

A highlight of the evening was when the group attended The Fishbowl restaurant, Richards told The Daily Press Monday afternoon.

The group ate fish and chips and enjoyed some wine and spirits and had a great time doing so, he said.

Eventually, the fun had to come to an end and the 42 planes and their occupants left Timmins en route to Quebec.

However, Richards said many of the guests left with the sound knowledge that Timmins is a place they would like to return to some day.

These are people from all over North America, people who will bring back their stories of our modest mining community to their hometowns and perhaps inspire visits from their friends and other family members.

No publicity is bad publicity and Richards' efforts to ensure these guests had a good time and the city's gracious donations are certainly good publicity.

"Being able to visit different communities is a big part of the event," Royal Oak, Mich., resident Nancy Walters told The Daily Press copy editor Keith Lacey Friday night while enjoying the Shania Twain Centre. "We're here to fly and have some fun, but we also like meeting people and we've sure met some wonderful people during this trip."


http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1076647



John - ;)

[dreamer]

thanks

[Troll]

Hot Moms in Music

Singer SHANIA TWAIN arrives at the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards on May 15, 2007. Twain is mommy to 6-year-old Eja D'Angelo. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

She is number 2 in the gallery

http://music.aol.com/photo-galleries/hot-moms-in-music

[dreamer]

okay that was random:uhh:

[tonyme]

Isn't THAT random :funny:

Thanks Andrew

[dreamer]

confusing as all get out too

[faithfully]

Hot Moms in Music

Singer SHANIA TWAIN arrives at the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards on May 15, 2007. Twain is mommy to 6-year-old Eja D'Angelo. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

She is number 2 in the gallery

http://music.aol.com/photo-galleries/hot-moms-in-music

The date of my birthday:]

[goinUP]

New Bryan Adams doesn't add up


By BRAD WHEELER


Bryan Adams - 11 (Polydor/Universal)


What's this then? Fashionable London pop photographer, do-gooding vegan and hottie-dater Bryan Adams is putting out a CD? That was weird news until I found out the Canadian had a bit of a past. Turns out in the late 1960s the lad purchased a guitar (of the six-string variety) from a small department store. He was keen, practising so often as to do harm to his fingers, even. He eventually formed an ensemble with a couple of his classmates, but nothing came of it: One boy left the band, another found a wife. Not much a story, you might think, but Adams himself would later describe the period as "the best days of my life."

So that's that, right? No. The full and real tale involves a scratchy-voiced song-maker with a bushel full of hits, Junos and good causes. Chunky mainstream pop-rockers and (over) passionate love tunes is what he did - the Summer of '69-singer was a maple-flavoured Jon Bon Jovi, though not as pretty.

As the new disc's title bluntly refers to Adams's 11-album career, it almost demands the album be judged in the context of the records which preceded it. The light-rocker's chart-making, which peaked with 1983's Cuts Like a Knife and 1984's Reckless, had become less and less frequent by 1998's On a Day Like Today, an album that revealed the Kingston native as a doppelganger of a composer.

Hearing that disc's title track, for example, the Oasis boys might have asked their mum if they had a third brother she wanted to 'fess up to.

Now, in 2008, there are signs that Adams is still the shrewd style-borrower. Mysterious Ways takes off like Elton John's Rocket Man; the spare, small-town Walk on By is mellow Mellencamp with strings; and Oxygen chokes on Dylan's Hurricane and Sniff 'n' the Tears' Driver's Seat.

Take away everything Adams is and see him for what he was first: a professional songwriter, adroit with hooks, minor-key emotion and affecting choruses. If 11 proves anything, it's that Adams, who helped pen the Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige-sung Never Gonna Break My Faith from 2006, shouldn't be recording his own songs any longer. He needs to give the new country of I Ain't Losin' the Fight to Shania Twain and offer first single I Thought I'd Seen Everything to Sheryl Crow.

The album sounds fine; the opening track has the man with the ruggedly handsome voice in recognizable romantic-rock form, "tomorrow may be raining, but tonight we have the stars," and the like. What's missing are the bright eyes and boyish energy - kids wanna rock, but Adams wants linen sheets and good china.

There's nothing particularly wrong with the songs (11 of them, sigh, written with the expert help of cohorts Mutt Lange and Jim Vallance), it's just that a whole album of formulaic relationship tunes makes for an awfully bland 44 minutes. (No, each track is not precisely four minutes long, but you're forgiven for wondering.)

11, alas, is a prime number for everyone but Adams, a song creator whose material would be far better off if divided among 11 other artists.


Poor, poor Bryan....but way to go Shania! :D

[dreamer]

thanks Jenna

[Troll]

Thanks for the article.

[SevenUp!]

Oh well, love you anyway Bryan:D

[goinUP]

Bryan:love::faint:

Shania:love::bow:

hey, I didn't realize Cuts Like A Knife was so old! :funny: :eek:

[dreamer]

huh?? it is?

[Troll]

LaVerne is the recipient of five Jazz Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, and is winner of the 2000 John Lennon Songwriting contest for his tune “Shania.”

read the whole article here:

http://www.jazz.com/features-and-interviews/2008/6/30/in-conversation-with-andy-laverne

[dreamer]

is it about her? thanks Andrew

[FinnFreak]

Monsters and Critics.com - Jun 30, 2008


Books

Taxi to Tashkent: Two Years with the Peace Corps in Uzbekistan


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By Jessica Schneider


Tom Fleming went to Uzbekistan as a forty year old Peace Corps volunteer.

He was a fish out of water, an infidel in a Muslim land, teaching AIDS prevention and sex education in the most conservative region of Central Asia.

With humor and poignancy Taxi to Tashkent portrays a land little known in the West. Instead of a nation rife with Islamic extremists as portrayed in the Western media, Fleming discovers a land of Korean discos, where blue eyed Muslims listen to Shania Twain, and where shop owners break into applause at the mention of America.

Fleming travels throughout Uzbekistan, from the ecological disaster site of the Aral Sea, to the ancient Silk Route cities of Bukhara and Samarkand. Taxi to Tashkent describes a little-known corner of the world where nothing appears as it seems.


For those who love travel books, more information can be found off Amazon. Visit the author's website http://www.taxitotashkent.com


http://www.monstersandcritics.com/books/news/article_1413863.php/Two_Years_with_the_Peace_Corps_in_Uzbekistan_



John - :p

[dreamer]

thanks

[Troll]

Thanks John

[FinnFreak]

Idolator, NY - WED JUL 9, 2008


Signings


Live Nation Gets Its Nickelback


http://cache.idolator.com/assets/resources/2008/07/photograph.jpg


Inescapable Canadian nu-heshers Nickelback have signed a long-rumored 360 deal (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117988629.html?categoryid=16&cs=1) with Live Nation, which gives the concert-promotion behemoth the rights to produce and profit from the band's tours, recordings, merchandise, and other ventures. (The deal is for three albums, according to Reuters, and worth somewhere between $50 million and $70 million.) While there were rumors that the company was going to hold off on signing many more 360 deals, president and CEO Michael Rapino told Variety that his company will sign "up to six" artists in the inaugural year of Live Nation Artists; Nickelback is fourth, behind Madonna, Jay-Z, and Shakira. Last week, when the Shakira deal was signed, a major label executive told the New York Post that Live Nation was trying to "establish itself in a big way in each genre no matter what the loss leader is going to be on it," and the company now has pop, hip-hop, Latin music, and rock all covered. So what's next?



A few ideas:


Country. A huge draw in the States, but not so much outside of it. Unless, of course, Live Nation manages to snag Shania Twain, who's been out of the recorded-music world since her 2005 song for the Desperate Housewives soundtrack and who's been known to experiment with global sounds. If anything, now would be an opportune time for her to make a fresh start.

Indie. In the wake of the Fillmore rebranding disaster, Live Nation is trying to shore up its smaller-sized theaters, and an act that's big, but more suited to its smaller-sized venues, could help. And as it happens, there is one life-changing act out there who's open to working with a "label partner" for the independent release of its next album.

Hard rock/metal. Of course, this depends on how metal you think Motley Crue really is, particularly in comparison to Nickelback.

Some genre that is relatively unknown in these parts, since these deals are global. Just saying.

Also, did you know that Nickelback's Mike Kroeger claims that his band's name comes from him saying "Here's your nickel back" during his coffee-jockey job at a Vancouver Starbucks, and not from the American football term for a secondary defensive back? Although I wonder if that's just a backstory that's been concocted for them to appeal beyond the jock crowd...


Nickelback signs with Live Nation (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117988629.html?categoryid=16&cs=1) [Variety]
Nickelback latest to join Live Nation in global deal (http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCASP2417620080708) [Reuters]


http://idolator.com/398067/live-nation-gets-its-nickelback



John - ;)

[Eleanor]

Thanks for the Nickelback info and links John :love:

[dreamer]

thanks

[Troll]

Thanks for that John