Tuesday 9 September 2008

Health care costs expected to rise 5.7% in '09

NEW YORK (AP) ? Get ready for another hike in copays and deductibles.

A survey out Thursday from the Mercer consulting fast found that 59% of companies mean to keep down rising health care costs in 2009 by raising workers' deductibles, copays or out-of-pocket spending limits.







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Wednesday 20 August 2008

Harley-Davidson Reveals Final Entertainment Line-Up for the 105th Anniversary

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 14 -- Today Harley-Davidson announced the
final amusement line-up for the hundred-and-fifth Anniversary celebration scheduled
this Labor Day weekend in Milwaukee. Among those slated to headline the
four day event that will feature motorcycles, music and more ar Bruce
Springsteen and the E Street Band, Foo Fighters, Daughtry and Kid Rock.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH

The Harley-Davidson hundred-and-fifth Anniversary will kick-off with CLUB H.O.G.(R)
25, which celebrates the twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Harley Owners Group
(H.O.G.), the world's largest factory-sponsored owners group boasting more than
than 1 million members around the world.

CLUB H.O.G.(R) 25 will be hosted on the exterior grounds of Miller
Park. Admission is free to H.O.G members and one client per penis. The
event will feature the following acts:



CLUB H.O.G. 25 -- Harley Stage CLUB H.O.G. 25 -- Beer Garden
11:00 a.m. DB Bryant Band 11:30 a.m. Big Bob and the
Ballroom Blitz
1:00 p.m. Jason Michael Carroll 3:30 p.m. Joan Jett and the
Blackhearts
3:45 p.m. The Billy Bob Thornton Band 5:30 p.m. Comedian Greg
Giraldo
6:00 p.m. Sugarland 6:30 p.m. Comedian Jim McCue
9:00 p.m. Kid Rock 7:30 p.m. Comedian Lewis
Black

In addition to the H.O.G. event and ticketed events outlined below,
Harley-Davidson will too offer unblock musical entertainment that is open to
the general public at Main Street at the Lakefront and the Harley-Davidson
Museum campus, Thursday through Sunday.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH

The Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary will keep pealing at the
Summerfest Grounds and Roadhouse at the Lakefront on Friday.

Access to the Summerfest Grounds will require a 105th Anniversary
Celebration ticket bundle, which is currently on sale for $60.00 plus
$5.00 tax, shipping and handling at http://www.harley-davidson.com/105th.
The ticket package includes a laminated event ticket good for a two-day
entry to the Summerfest grounds, a signature hundred-and-fifth folio, a one-time

Sunday 10 August 2008

Philip Seymour Hoffman directing play

'Riflemind' rig to open in London on Sept. 18




Producers tell Oscar-winning thespian Philip Seymour Hoffman will direct a play in London's West End later this year.

"Riflemind" tells the story of a rock band acquiring back together 20 long time after its members split up up.

The playact is by Australian writer Andrew Upton, husband of Cate Blanchett. The product will principal Scottish doer John Hannah, whose credits include "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "The Mummy" series.

Hoffman is co-artistic director of New York's LAByrinth Theater Company. He won a best-actor Oscar in 2006 for "Capote."

Producers announced Friday that "Riflemind" will open Sept. 18th at London's Trafalgar Studios.


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Tuesday 1 July 2008

The Sounds Of Nature

The Sounds Of Nature   
Artist: The Sounds Of Nature

   Genre(s): 
Ambient
   New Age
   Alternative
   



Discography:


Thunderstorm Symphony   
 Thunderstorm Symphony

   Year: 1996   
Tracks: 6


Tropische Passatwinde   
 Tropische Passatwinde

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 6


Sparkling Springtime   
 Sparkling Springtime

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 10


Mountain Paradise   
 Mountain Paradise

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 9


Gentle Island Surf   
 Gentle Island Surf

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 6


Eine Zuflucht im Regenwald   
 Eine Zuflucht im Regenwald

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 6


Die sanften Riesed des Meeres   
 Die sanften Riesed des Meeres

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 6


Winters Glow   
 Winters Glow

   Year:    
Tracks: 3


Der Mystischer Schrei des Tauchers   
 Der Mystischer Schrei des Tauchers

   Year:    
Tracks: 6




 






Thursday 19 June 2008

Babyshambles play last-minute show

Pete Doherty surprised charity goers in east London's Brick Lane last night (June 12) by performing a set with his band Babyshambles.

Doherty, who had recently designed a pair of Vans trainers to auction at the Teenage Kicks event, came straight to venue to perform the surprise gig straight from the airport after a stint in Sweden.

Arriving just after 10.30 (BST), Doherty and co performed to a packed-out 93 Feet East, much to the gathered crowd's delight.

Doherty became involved in the charity after his teenage friend became sick with cancer.

One of the event's organisers, Joel Martin, said: "Pete pulled up with the manager and the guys - he'd literally landed and came straight from the airport to see us."

Martin added: "Pete's heart's certainly in the right place."

Earlier in the evening the charity event, co-organised by celebrity tattooist Dan Gold, saw a skate ramp installed into the back yard of 93 Feet East.

This was the first time in ten years that one had been allowed in the area.

Graffiti artists were also adorning boards with artwork around the venue's outside space.

Also on display around the venue were trainers designed by artists and musicians (including Doherty and Zandra Rhodes) which are to be auctioned off in the next ten days.

All proceeds made from the auction will go to Teenage Cancer Trust.

Other acts performing on the night included Frank Turner, Robots In Disguise and The Thirst.

From more information and to watch live footage of the event, including the Babyshambles show, go to Teenagekicks2008.com

Friday 13 June 2008

Tori Spelling - Spelling Has A Baby Girl


Former BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 star TORI SPELLING has given birth to her second child with actor husband DEAN MCDERMOTT.

The 35-year-old actress welcomed a baby girl into the world at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday (09Jun08) - calling her first daughter Stella Doreen MCDermott.

The tot was delivered by Caesarian section and weighed 6 lbs 8 oz.

The couple already have one-year-old Liam Aaron. MCDermott has a nine-year-old son, Jack, from a previous marriage.

And the star was ecstatic to have a daughter, telling People.com, "I've always wanted a little girl since I'm such a girly girly.

"I immediately started crying. I couldn't believe it. I have my beautiful little boy and now I'll have my little girl! It's amazing."





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Friday 6 June 2008

Michael Jackson - Jackson Stuns Designer By Showing Up At His Birthday Party

MICHAEL JACKSON and BRITNEY SPEARS dazzled at designer CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER's 50th birthday party on Friday night (23May08) - stunning the Ed Hardy founder by showing up.
Spears had told the designer she might turn up to join other stars including Pamela Anderson, Mean Suvari, Fergie and French star Johnny Halliday, who performed at the bash.
But Jackson was a big surprise.
Unfortunately the pop superstars, who are both rumoured to be in talks for spectacular shows in Las Vegas, didn't meet - Spears left for another party minutes before Jackson arrived.



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