Upstart pop singer Duffy tops U.K. charts in 2008 (The Globe and Mail)Welsh singer Duffy, a relative unknown a year ago, topped the British album charts in 2008 with Rockferry, although the overall album market continued to decline this year.Rockferry, Duffy's debut album which has been nominated for a coveted Grammy Award in the best pop vocal album category, sold 1.69 million copies this year, ahead of Take That's The Circus, which sold 1.45 million copies. ...
Vanderbilt is a winner. Wait, say that again? (Yahoo! Canada Sports) Vanderbilt 16, Boston College 14 . Yes, you heard that correctly. Not that I can explain it: Vandy was outgained by 131 yards, earned six first downs, converted 1 of 15 third downs and went three-and-out nine times. I'm sure everyone will remind them of all that when they're out in Nashville tonight celebrating the school's first winning record in its current students' lifetimes. Pop a ...
Crackle and pop: Warm sounds of fireplace easy to own with variety available (Woodstock Sentinel-Review)Nothing says home more than a fire crackling in a hearth. Fireplaces have been a central feature in homes for centuries, but their design, technology and fuels have changed dramatically, especially in the past 10 years.