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...their instruments. After all, it isn't every day that so many of their kind -- 20, at least -- gather in one place. In a musical subculture so arcane that few even know it exists, this counts as a world-class event: the first East Coast Convention of Cumann na bPiobairi, the national Irish Pipers' Club -- and what is a little discomfort? The novices are eager to hobnob with such superstars as Al Purcell, from Detroit; Bill Ochs, Jerry O'Sullivan and Matt Connolly, out of New York; and Denis Brooks, all the way from Seattle. For the pros...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Philadelphia Piping | 3/16/1987 | See Source »

...between the brothers' individual songwriting and singing styles makes Rank and File unique, if bizarre. Tony Kinman is the more philosophical, introspective songwriter, while Chip has a "let's party" attitude. Tony writes about South Africa. Chip writes about Hollywood. Tony quotes Robert Frost Chip sings, "Oh! That girl, na na na na na na." You get the idea...

Author: By Gary L. Susman, | Title: Corporate And Ugly Rock | 3/12/1987 | See Source »

...Crimson will not publish again until February 4, when a well-trained but novice team will take the helm: Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Good...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Crime | 1/30/1987 | See Source »

Women politicians around the nation are in no quitting mood, especially this year. They are contending for governorships in other states, including Oregon and Arizo- na, and there could be as many as seven women Lieutenant Governors after the fall elections...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nebraska: Women Take the Lead | 5/26/1986 | See Source »

...from all walks of life swarmed to hear the presidential challenger repeat a simple talk. At each stop, Aquino related the alleged suffering her family had endured at the hands of the Marcos government, culminating in her husband's 1983 assassination. She capped each speech with a slogan: "Sobra na, tama na, palitan na!" (Too much, enough, let's change...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Philippines Standoff in Manila | 2/17/1986 | See Source »

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