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John Adams: 'Grand' And 'Gnarly' In Concert

Aug 1st, 2008 · The celebrated American composer says that some of his best ideas for pieces come out of dreams. His dreams come to life when he conducts some of his best-known works on his 60th birthday — sampled cow sounds, piano limousines and all.

Keywords: Americans · birthday · John · concert · Composing · Limousine · Adams · Gnarly

Fuel Prices, Economy, Party Buses Hit Limos Hard

May 27th, 2008 · Limousine companies are suffering from high gasoline prices like most Americans. But it isn't just the economy and the cost of fuel that has stretch limos and Hummers sitting in lots. What once was the most fashionable way to get to the prom is out. Today, kids want something bigger and better.

Keywords: Fashion · Americans · Economy · companies · gasoline · buses · Limousine · proms · Limo · Hummers

Six Generations Run an Iowa Farm

Apr 17th, 2008 · The Griffieon's herd of anti-biotic free Limousin beef comes from stock that has been on the farm since 1960. The Griffieons also rent land to recent immigrants to Iowa from Viet Nam, whose produce is sold at area markets.

Keywords: immigration · 1960 · Iowa · Limousine · Griffieon · biotic · Viet Nam

Denver Cornerback Killed in Drive-By Shooting ****

Jan 1st, 2007 · Early Monday, a promising member of the NFL's Denver Broncos was killed. Cornerback Darrent Williams was shot in a drive-by shooting as he was riding in a limousine after a confrontation at a nightclub in downtown Denver. He was 24. Williams' death came just hours after the Broncos were eliminated from the NFL playoffs. Broncos' fans are shocked; the team is devastated. Melissa Block talks with Denver Broncos team chaplain Bill Rader and back-up quarterback Preston Parsons.

Keywords: devastation · confrontation · deaths · Melissa Block · Promise · NFL · Playoff · quarterback · Denver · Williams · Limousine · Chaplain

Nellie Connally Dies; Rode with JFK on Fateful Day ****

Sep 2nd, 2006 · Nellie Connally, the widow of former Texas Gov. John Connally, has died at 87. She had been the last survivor among the people who were passengers in President John F. Kennedy's limousine when he was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963.

Keywords: assassination · Survivors · 1963 · passengers · Kennedy · Texas Gov · Limousine · President John · JFK · Nellie · Connally · Nellie Connally

The 'White Limousine' from Duncan Sheik

Feb 6th, 2006 · Widely known for his chart-topping hit "Barely Breathing," Duncan Sheik traverses new ground with White Limousine. Among his most ambitious work to date, the album is innovative in both content and design.

Keywords: innovation · album · Limousine · Duncan · Sheik · Barely Breathing · Duncan Sheik · traverses · White Limousine