How Justice Department Shutdown Of MegaUpload Could Hurt Music

East Bay Express 02/02/12

The Asianization Of Classical Music

Slate 02/02/12

Do We Still Need Major Record Labels?

The Guardian (UK) 02/02/12

Madigan’s Primary Challenger | Mendoza’s Gag Gifts | Rahm On Mitt

SLASHER STORY? A 25-year-old legal assistant said she is mounting a sincere challenge to House Speaker Michael Madigan and alleged her Honda suffered a dent and slashed tires as a result. “This is what happens,” Michele Piszczor said. “This is Chicago politics. But at the same time, to me, Madigan is the root of all

Black Political Clout Still Strong Despite Population Decline

Many of Chicago’s black political figures, despite seeing one of their own become the nation’s first black president, say the community’s local clout has diminished considerably in the generation since Harold Washington was the first black mayor. The notion of black political decline gained further credence in last year’s mayoral election, when efforts to unify

Uphill Battle for Madigan Foe

Michele Piszczor stood in her Southwest Side driveway, pointing to the rusted dent in her car’s driver-side door. To her, it’s a battle scar. Piszczor (pronounced PIZE-er) is running for office in Illinois’ March 20 primary, hoping to unseat one of the state’s most influential politicians, House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago). The dent in her

UN 'to vote on Syria resolution'

The UN Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs

Much of Britain braced for snow

Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.

FBI probes Anonymous phone hack

The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.