Archive for January, 2008

‘I always loved the blues’ (The Toledo Blade)

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Lonnie Brooks is known for his soulful vocals and funky blues guitar.

Arlington water supply still safe despite smell, officials say (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

By PAUL BOURGEOIS If you think your tap water tastes or smells a little funky, you’re not alone. Arlington’s water supply is still safe, but this time of year there are naturally occurring biological conditions that might cause it to smell or taste a little “off,” officials said Tuesday. Stacey Dawson, who lives near Abram Street and Texas 360, said her water has a faint “sewer smell” and …

Wriskey™ Offers a Funky Fashion Solution to Lost Keys (PRWeb)

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Chic. Stylish. Smart — These key chains will rock your wrist and having you looking stylish while keeping your keys handy at all times. Whether shopping at your favorite boutique, picking up groceries, shuffling the kids in and out of the mini-van (or BMW) or getting a pedicure. Made with funky designer fabrics, they fit any wrist and any lifestyle! Don’t lose your keys in the black hole at the …

Wriskey™ Offers a Funky Fashion Solution to Lost Keys (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Chic. Stylish. Smart — These key chains will rock your wrist and having you looking stylish while keeping your keys handy at all times.

TLC’s annual fundraiser combines food, fun and funky good times (Savannah Morning News)

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council will host the eighth annual Taste of Savannah: Saturday Night Fever from 7-10 p.m. Saturday at the Savannah Inter-national Trade and Convention Center’s Exhibit Hall. This evening out for adults will feature 30 restaurants and caterers serving samples of their best menu items, cash bars, dancing, a prize raffle and a ’70s disco attire contest. …

The Blind Boys of Alabama offer funky rhythms with old-school harmonies (Jam! Showbiz)

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

The longest-running gospel vocal group around establishes their mission with their version of the gospel standard, “Free at Last,” which opens their new album, “Down in New Orleans.”

The Blind Boys of Alabama offer funky rhythms with old-school harmonies (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

“Down in New Orleans”

Lenny Kravitz delivers funky hits at Electric Factory (Philly.com)

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Audiences have seen musician and fashion plate Lenny Kravitz through many styles since 1989, tonsorially (the straight hair was weird, we dug the long dreads) and sartorially (love the bellbottoms, please no more fringe).

Funky Monkey(TM) Snacks Secure National Distribution in Whole Foods Market(R) (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Funky Monkey Snacks today announces a national distribution agreement with Whole Foods Market for its delicious, all-natural freeze-dried fruit.

Every night is a big night at Terroni (Calendarlive.com)

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

IT’S the hot new Italian in town. Restaurant, that is. And in L.A., that usually means a formal attitude and northern Italian cuisine. But Terroni is a raucous, high-spirited place, and the kitchen is turning out southern Italian food heavy on the garlic, anchovies and hot peppers.