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The Past Meets Present At Souq Waqif, Historic Qatar Market Place

Posted April 29, 2012 by marycoons

usty, nomadic desert-dwelling Bedouin make their way slowly along the creek knowing their exact destination – Souq Waqif. With camels packed down with wool, meat and cloth, the Bedouin have come to this marketplace to sell and buy goods, such as rice, dates and other essentials. Fast forward to 2012 and not much has changed. [...]

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Getting Personal with Air Supply’s Russell Hitchcock

Posted April 25, 2012 by Kimberley Nolder

iven the unpredictability of everything that is involved for a touring rock band, such as tight schedules, crossing time zones, plane changes, and lost luggage, what are the chances of obtaining a quick interview on the rare occasion one legendary singer is at home? Well, if you are part of the machine that is Air Supply, [...]

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Derek Paravicini – a Pianist or Superhuman?

Posted December 21, 2011 by Jim Ankan Deka

here are people we say who are gifted. There are people who are differently abled. And there are people who have triggered their talents to do extraordinary deeds. But what can we say about a person who can listen to a ten minutes piano solo once and deliver a ditto rendition instantly? Can we call [...]

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Legendary Actor Dev Anand Passes Away

Posted December 4, 2011 by Jim Ankan Deka

‘Evergreen Romantic Superstar’ of Indian cinema, actor, director and producer Dev Anand died of a heart attack in London on December 4, 2011. He was 88 years old. Dev Anand is known for his acting in films like Guide (1965), Kala Bazaar (1960), Hum Dono (1961), Funtoosh (1956) and House No. 44 (1955). Born on [...]

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John Bonham – The Indefatigable Artist

Posted September 2, 2011 by Jim Ankan Deka

John Bonham was born on May 31, 1948 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England. He was known for his powerful drumming and as a member of the band Led Zeppelin. Bonham used the longest and heaviest sticks available, which he referred to as “trees”. His hard hitting style was displayed to great effect on many Led Zeppelin [...]

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Lil Wayne smashes through the Marcus Ampitheater in Milwaukee

Posted August 23, 2011 by Nick Semrad

Our favorite rapper decided to pay Milwaukee a much needed visit last night and put on one amazing of a concert. Lil Wayne’s smash hits filled the Marcus Amphitheater and put the crowd on their feet for this long awaited visit from the man himself. Although the performance was epic, overall attendance was disappointing. Lil [...]

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