The Drums part with guitarist
The Drums guitarist Adam Kessler has left the band, the rest of the group say they’re ‘devastated’ but will continue their current US tour.
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A Xmas thriller
Like him or hate him, one thing is for sure – Michael Jackson is the “King of Pop”. I mentioned last week that the tribute show Thriller Live is playing to audiences around SA at the moment and I went to see it this week.
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Parly to debate Xmas pay bill
Queensland workers rostered on duty Christmas Day will get a early present this week, when the Bligh Government introduces a law to give them penalty rates.
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Wanted: Xmas parade theme
Rex EmersonSpecial to the Sun At last week’s meeting of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, a very good program was given by Mike Ryan, Rick Larson, and Cody Norris of the US Forest Service. They provided an overview of last month’s Bull Fire to those in attendance. The program included maps and handout material. Their presentation was very informative and they answered many questions.
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Christmas Comes Early to Glenview
A north suburban family teaches others how decorate in a big way. Christmas – holiday – Opinions – Religious – Literature
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Christmas Eve slaying weighs heavily on family
Three days before Christmas and two days before she died, Connie Johnson went shopping with her daughter Natasha.
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Christmas Carol auditions at Cardi’s
While it still seems like summer outside, we’re getting excited because holidays are coming soon, and that means “A Christmas Carol” is going to be coming to Trinity Rep.
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Want peace and joy in your home this Christmas? Start planning for it now
Long lines, parking lots so packed they don’t have space left for a pigeon to land, and grocery store shelves stripped of every last morsel of gingerbread, cranberry sauce and cookie dough – such is the likely fate of those who wait until the last minute to prepare for Christmas.
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How to Score Deals on Holiday Travel
Sign up for airfare alerts now to find affordable flights for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Lowcountry Proud: Christmas all year long
Lowcountry Proud: Christmas all year long.  We take you to the Old Bank Christmas and Gifts shop in Walterboro.
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HIGHTSTOWN: Campers earn graduation gifts
HIGHTSTOWN — It looked like Christmas in August as 38 excited campers began ripping the tags off their gifts and spilling the contents all over the floor.
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Layaway a popular choice for shoppers
Christmas is still months away, but folks are already starting to shop for the Holiday.  People are turning to layaway as a way to get their gifts purchased without being out all the money at once.
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