“.Vs” by Pearl Jam turns 33 today. The album had a much more raw and looser sound than “Ten,” as PJ set up in the studio much as they do live; most of the songs were developed out of jam sessions. declining to make music videos, Vs sold a record 950,378 units in its first 5 days.
The defining album of the ska scene in the UK was released on this day, 47 years ago. “The Specials,” by the Specials injected newfound anger and punk sensibility with reggae tinged humor and energy. Filled w/covers of Jamaican songs, it annually ranks as a top album of all time
CNN: GOP operatives conducting a focus group in a traditionally red Midwestern state this month were taken aback by what they heard from their own party’s voters.
Asked what they blamed for rising gas prices, those voters pointed to “corrupt politicians” and “billionaires” — a response that surprised some longtime strategists who’ve never seen government corruption emerge as a top issue for so many Republican voters in congressional races.
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For the 10th year in a row, the University of Florida is listed among the nation’s top 10 public universities in the 2027 @usnews#BestColleges rankings. 🐊
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“Teenage angst has paid off well, but now I’m bored and old.”
Nirvana’s final studio album “In Utero” was released on this day in 1993. Filled with raw lyrics, unconventional sound, it used a technique of capturing the natural ambience of a room via the placement of microphones.
Registration Update for the 131st #BostonMarathon presented by @BankofAmerica 💙💛
🦄 33,656 qualifier entry applications were received during registration week
🦄 Athletes from 129 countries & all 50 U.S. states applied to participate in #Boston131
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Brendan Farrington, a friend and colleague who covered Florida politics and the quirks and people of this state, has died. Here’s a statement from his beloved wife Amy Farrington. R.I.P. sir you were one of a kind
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Witnessing (and hearing👂) a scene like the one featured on this Florida Wildlife Magazine Cover can be truly breathtaking! This 1963 cover features beautiful roseate spoonbills that Floridians have observed for many years.
From eye-catching oystercatchers to peregrine falcons to white pelicans, there are countless feathered flocks that are passing through the state during this time of year, Fall migration. Florida’s Fall bird migration season peaks from September to November. Migratory birds join resident birds at stop over sites within the Atlantic Flyway and have been documented in Florida for decades. @America250FL
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“Smells like teen spirit” by Nirvana is 35 years old today. 1st track off their 2nd record “Nevermind,” was a taunt msinterpreted by Cobain as a revolutionary slogan. It was his attempt to write a Pixies style pop song and is the only song on Nevermind credited to all 3 bandmates