Feb 21st, 2010 · Though many around the world revere him, Chinese officials regard the Dalai Lama as a separatist. But the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader says he is committed to the promotion of human value and religious harmony. He shared this and other views with NPR's Renee Montagne on Saturday.
Feb 15th, 2010 · Named after a line in Cormack McCarthy’s The Road, Feral Fire expands upon many of the ideas set forth in their previous album, "The Better Angels of Our Nature". Self proclaiming their style as “American rock n’ roll” their R&B tinged southern-rock continues on this record, but with a more accessibly pop-flavored hum. The band is currently touring the south in promotion of the album.
Jan 26th, 2010 · The proposed marriage of Live Nation and Ticketmaster has the blessing of government regulators. After nearly a year of scrutiny, the Justice Department filed a proposed settlement on Monday that would allow the nation's largest concert promoter and its biggest ticket broker to merge — if certain conditions are met.
Jan 19th, 2010 · The government said it will ban excessive bar promotions, such as games in which customers are encouraged to drink against a time limit and all-you-can-drink deals. Health experts say the nation's deepening alcohol problem would best be tackled by imposing higher minimum prices on Britain's cheap booze.
Jan 18th, 2010 · A group of Louisiana-based companies has started a joint venture that will put Asian carp on retail shelves within weeks. The invasive species is being marketed as "silverfin" — and a promoter insists it tastes like a cross between scallops and crab.
Jan 1st, 2010 · Here's the chance of a lifetime for people who love the Dallas Cowboys — and those who hate 'em. You could blow up Texas Stadium. Officials are demolishing the old stadium, the home of past Super Bowl winners. Kraft Foods will sponsor an essay contest as part of its "Cheddar Explosion" promotional campaign. The winner gets to trigger the explosives that bring down the building.
Dec 15th, 2009 · At Cucina Deli in Salt Lake City, sales dropped off sharply during the recession. The deli owner had to cut costs, but he also came up with an imaginative promotion to increase revenue — offer free coffee every Monday until the Dow broke the 10,000 mark.
Nov 27th, 2009 · South Carolina is luring more people into stores this holiday weekend by offering a tax-free promotion. But the write-off only applies to guns. Gun stores are extending their hours, and one is even preparing free barbecue for people in line. Nov. 27-28 are being dubbed the "Second Amendment Weekend." It's the brainchild of State Rep. Mike Pitts, who says he doesn't see the weekend so much as a stimulus, but as a political statement. Buyers will not pay state or local sales taxes on handguns, rifles and shotguns, which can run upward of 9 percent. Taxes will still apply to ammunition and gun accessories.