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Introduction to the Blues, Part 2
Source: Examiner

The Mississippi Delta was fertile ground for the roots of the blues.

Introduction to the Blues, Part 1
Source: Examiner

Newsvine's own Walt D has an article on Charlotte Music Examiner about the origins of blues.

The Vinecast: The Newsvine Podcast - August 6, 2008

Today winsomecowboy and I are joined by Mykola Bilokonsky, kymlee, Ryan Stolte-Sawa, and even Walt D and rwarner for a bit, by phone.

Newsvine Week And A Half In Review, Jan. 6-16; Twelve Articles I Think You Should Check Out

Starting last week I made good on my New Year's resolution to start to write a list on a regular basis of the best articles I've read written by other Newsviners.

Cheap Booze Reviews: "Malt Beverages With Caffeine and Ginseng"

Once upon a time, in a universe existing primarily in the spaces between computers, two stalwart adventurers met on the road. One, an adventurous musician with a weakness for rubber chickens. The other, an idealistic lunatic with a penchant for awkward linguistic constructions.

Newsvine – A Week In Review: Jan. 1-7; Ten Good Newsvine Stories And One Interview You Should Read

In my Resolutions for Newsvine Use in 2008 I said I'd try to return to spotlighting, weekly or monthly, some of the best original reporting and writing I've come across at Newsvine.

I'm publicly calling some people out.

I'd like to try something new. There are a lot of folks around here who have interesting things to say. I'd be interested in hearing about the following subjects from the following people:

Newsvine writers who you should be reading — an introduction, an invitation, and a community kiss from Firsty to you

Ah, the sweet, sweet smell of media consolidation penetrates every cell of my being. My thought-dreams are saturated with the panic and the pleasure of increasing revenues for one of the big-time news sources.

RAV: "Mr. Fawnskin Fire", Walt D.

The Newsvine Team is honored to recognize the contributions from Walt D., by awarding Sir Walt the Random Act of Vineness. Not only has Walt D.

Vinemeet West - Report & Photos

One thing that stuck me as interesting, is that Cash informed me on the way back that the other Vinemeet attendees were quite nervous to meet each other. Kymlee's recent post confirms this, where she writes,

The Lady Of Mars

She dwelled among the treetops and stared for miles. From far away her wings looked all a blaze. She's hungry again tonight. She shall feast upon spirits.

8 Bits of Random Crap About Me

I have been tagged by both Celestina and Djehuty to tell you 8 things about me that you don't know. Here are the rules: 1. Post these rules before delving into the meat. 2. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves. 3.

The Sacred

I pretty much try real hard to speak, write and think like nothing is sacred. I feel free to undermine any concept and smash every pedestal, provided I treat my subject with respect.

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