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Natalie Davis

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Old GenXer, journalist, music historian, resistance scribe, Deadhead, foodie; woke AF white-supremacy foe; owner-editor, Grateful Dread Peace Media-Verdant Square Network - https://verdantsquare.com - https://www.patreon.com/c/verdantsquare

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Phish Announce Nine-Night Sphere Return Cease the rumors! Phish is returning to the Sphere in Las Vegas.  The beloved Vermont four-piece will make its way to Sin City for its second run of live performances at the first-of-its-kind venue. Split into a three-weekend format, the ensemble will commence its stay on April 16-18, 2026, before following up with another stint […] The post Phish Announce Nine-Night Sphere Return appeared first on Jambands.
02.12.2025 18:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Trump Administration Won’t Stop Firing Immigration Judges The Trump administration has axed another group of judges from immigration courts. On Monday, the New York Times reported, eight judges serving on the bench at New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza—ground zero for courthouse arrests—were terminated. Among them was Amiena A. Khan, the court’s supervising assistant chief immigration judge. Trump is trying to reshape […]
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The Kardashians, Rihanna, and Oprah Love Nobu. Here’s How To Make One of Its Best Vegan Dishes. Learn the simple marinating method that turns everyday cauliflower into a rich, savory dish worthy of Nobu.
02.12.2025 18:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Song Premiere: Mark Newman “Tulsa” on Live Album Mark Newman “Tulsa” Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Mark Newman’s song “Tulsa,” from the new album with legendary jam blues ensemble The Blues Project Live 2025, The Blues Project. The album was produced by The Blues Project, co-produced by Kurt Krauthamer, with editing, mixing, and mastering by Arne Frager of The Plant Studio […] The post Song Premiere: Mark Newman “Tulsa” on Live Album appeared first on Americana Highways.
02.12.2025 17:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimes President Trump has officially pardoned former Honduran President who US officials said was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.
02.12.2025 17:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Billy Strings Confirms Spring 2026 Tour Dates Photo: Christoper Morley After teasing his Spring Tour on Thanksgiving with the arrival of an after-dinner activity sheet, a crossword puzzle that hinted at the cities and venues on Billy Strings’ April run, the esteemed guitarist has now confirmed the official list. On the road, Strings will kick things off by turning in three nights […] The post Billy Strings Confirms Spring 2026 Tour Dates appeared first on Jambands.
02.12.2025 17:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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'Franklin' publisher slams Hegseth for his post of the turtle firing on drug boats Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing scrutiny over an attack on an alleged drug boat. His response included a parody of the kids' book character Franklin, showing the turtle firing at boats.
02.12.2025 17:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Sound The Trumpet (Christmas Is Here) [Reggaeville Vinyl Vibes #138]
► https://www.youtube.com/user/reggaeville https://www.instagram.com/reggaeville https://www.tiktok.com/@reggaeville https://www.facebook.com/reggaeville https://www.REGGAEVILLE.com 🟥🟨🟩 ABOUT THIS VINYL VIBES EDITION: ► Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers ► Title: Sound The Trumpet (Christmas Is Here) ► Taken from the album 'Christmas In Jamaica' (originally released in 1974) ► First released in 1964/1965 as single b-side on "Tell Them Lord" (Mu-Zik City Records) ► Label: Studio One ► Produced by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd ► Recorded at Jamaica Recording Studio & Co ► Format: Vinyl, Reissue ► Made in Jamaica #ReggaevilleVinylVibes #Reggaeville #Wailers Bob Marley & The Wailers – Sound The Trumpet (Christmas Is Here) [Reggaeville Vinyl Vibes #138]
02.12.2025 16:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival returns for another enthralling long weekend of entertainment, from June 11-14, 2026. The annual summer event returns to the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tenn. [60 miles southeast of Nashville]. It features a roster of musical acts spanning dance and electronic, indie/alternative, and pop-dominated packages brimming with nostalgia.  The event […] The post Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Announces 2026 Lineup appeared first on Jambands.
02.12.2025 16:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Holiday Songs Smorgasbord 2025! Holiday Songs Smorgasbord 2025 Ho ho ho! Welp, let’s dig in to the smorgasbord of new holiday music for this season. What’s your pleasure this holiday season? Fun? Mocking? Serious? Sorrowful?  Rockin’? Country? Classic? It’s all here, and just like a holiday smorgasbord of fiery, sweet, crunchy, and mysterious foods, there are some that might […] The post Holiday Songs Smorgasbord 2025! appeared first on Americana Highways.
02.12.2025 16:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Playlist: Downstate November 2025 Downstate November 2025 — Americana Music Playlist on Apple Music Downstate November 2025! This is a nice list, with frequent and fresh quality updates. Please follow and heart Americana Highways’ Apple Music playlist, “Downstate,” curated by Rodney Metoyer, which has just been newly updated! Find new quality music that maybe you haven’t heard of, or […] The post Playlist: Downstate November 2025 appeared first on Americana Highways.
02.12.2025 16:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi to Perform During Televised ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Tonight Photo Credit: Geoff Tischman This evening, husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, known for their blues-tinged Southern brand of rock and roll, will take part in CMA Country Christmas. The televised event will air on ABC at 9 p.m. and will be available on streaming apps, Disney+ and Hulu, starting Wednesday, December 3.  The […] The post Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi to Perform During Televised ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Tonight appeared first on Jambands.
02.12.2025 15:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Classic Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough The perfect sugar cookie base, these sweet treats are easily customized to create your own dreamy flavor combinations.
02.12.2025 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Peppermint Chocolate Meltaways Luscious melt-in-your-mouth chocolate and a sweet kiss of peppermint make this the ultimate kiss-friendly treat.
02.12.2025 15:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Baked Vegan Spinach Noodle Kugel Noodle kugel is not only delicious, but very fun to say!
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Why Do We Trust ChatGPT? In the summer of 2019, a group of Dutch scientists conducted an experiment to collect “digital confessions.” At a music festival near Amsterdam, the researchers asked attendees to share a secret anonymously by chatting online with either a priest or a relatively basic chatbot, assigned at random. To their surprise, some of the nearly 300 […]
02.12.2025 15:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a technical marvel and game design nightmare After a decade of development, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a beautiful but befuddling game full of misguided design decisions and annoying sidekicks.
02.12.2025 15:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blast Pope Leo XIV ended his first overseas papal trip with prayers at Beirut's devastated port and a Mass attended by 150,000 worshippers in a country desperate for signs of hope amid fear of renewed war.
02.12.2025 14:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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National Guard attack suspect's crisis. And, U.S. official sheds light on boat strike A U.S. official disputes the White House account of the deadly Caribbean boat strike. And, a person familiar with the National Guard shooting suspect says he was suffering a personal crisis.
02.12.2025 12:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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FEMA’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As 2025 draws to a close, the departure of the beleaguered acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson, caps a tumultuous year for FEMA. In January, President Donald Trump took office and vowed to abolish the department. Though the […]
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A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.
02.12.2025 11:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.
02.12.2025 10:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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National Guard member in DC shooting shows 'positive sign' West Virginia governor says West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Monday said he received word from Andrew Wolfe's family that the 24-year-old was responsive to a nurse and wiggled his toes.
02.12.2025 10:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This company charges disabled vets millions, even after VA said it's likely illegal A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.
02.12.2025 10:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Fox News faces critical test in 2nd case over false 2020 election claims The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false claims it broadcast about rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election.
02.12.2025 10:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Plea deal with son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' details abduction of legendary Sinaloa capo Joaquín Guzmán López, the 39-year-old son of former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise in federal court in Chicago.
02.12.2025 06:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee The TSA has announced that U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee starting in February. The Department of Homeland Security says 94% of passengers are already compliant.
02.12.2025 06:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Abortion opponents coming before the Supreme Court on Tuesday A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The facilities known as "crisis pregnancy centers" have been on the rise in the U.S.
02.12.2025 06:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Phoenix Fundraiser with Phish, Billy Strings, Dogs in a Pile Posters and T-Shirts, Signed Cam Johnson Jersey and Jacob Trouba Hockey Stick to Conclude on Tuesday A fundraiser is now underway to support The Phoenix, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts alcohol-free/substance-free social events. Proceeds will be directed to The Phoenix Presents part of the organization which focuses on presenting live music. Everyone who donates through Tuesday, December 2nd will be entered to win a prize. A minimum donation of $10 […] The post Phoenix Fundraiser with Phish, Billy Strings, Dogs in a Pile Posters and T-Shirts, Signed Cam Johnson Jersey and Jacob Trouba Hockey Stick to Conclude on Tuesday appeared first on Jambands.
02.12.2025 04:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.
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