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Take One with Shining: The Mavericks of Extreme Jazz

Mason McGough • Jun 14, 2013

The Norwegian metal group Shining has been the flagship of experimental metal's recent foray into jazz territory. With a surgical appearance somewhere between cosmonauts and hitmen, the group performs...

Album Review: NO by Old Man Gloom

Mason McGough • Aug 28, 2012

“YES” seems a more appropriate name for this album, at least cosmetically. No cavern is left untrodden, no matter how dark or foreboding. And the earth-shattering metal that intersperses them is the best part.

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State, Nation, World

Joseph Basco • Nov 16, 2011

Florida executes man by lethal injection, Zuccotti Park reopens after protestors leave, Philippines and China dispute territory, and more...

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State Nation World

Spinnaker • Oct 26, 2011

World – Libyans bury Gaddafi in secret location

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Nation World Oct. 19

Joseph Basco • Oct 21, 2011

Tibetan nun sets herself on fire in protest

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State Nation World

Spinnaker • Oct 6, 2011

State – Rick Scott announces a run for re-election in 2014 Gov. Rick Scott announced he will run for re-election as governor of Florida in 2014. Republican candidate Scott defeated Democrat Alex...

Softie metalheads electrify ethics

Spinnaker • Dec 1, 2009

Most bands take the whole “about” section on their MySpace pages less than seriously. You know, listing nonsensical stuff like “Chevy Chase, yeah!” or “Now in Technicolor.” Jacksonville’s...

Around the State, Nation, & World Jan. 20

Spinnaker • Jan 21, 2009

Widespread optimism about President Barack Obama’s inauguration celebration in Washington negatively correlated to Wall Street. The major indexes plunged more than 4 percent Jan. 20, while the Dow slipped below 8,000, as new fears about the stability of America’s biggest banks roiled the markets

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