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Died. Johnnie Johnson, 80, thumping boogie-woogie blues and early rock-'n'-roll pianist who on New Year's Eve 1952 gave Chuck Berry his first break, in Johnson's popular trio, and later, as Berry's bandmate and co-writer, shaped the rock legend's inventive sound; in St. Louis, Mo. Johnson, for whom Berry wrote Johnny B. Goode, slammed the keys on such tunes as Maybellene, Rock & Roll Music and Roll Over Beethoven. Johnson later backed John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, and in 2001 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
...bathroom, Sladick installed a roll-in steam shower and increased space under countertops and around the toilet so that all areas are accessible from a seated position. Brighter non-glare lighting and high-contrast, black-and-white tile improve visual acuity in older eyes...
...institutional stock and bond trading is on a roll, and mergers and underwriting are picking up steam - all strengths of the old Morgan. No wonder the bankers want their firm back. This is a time when they should shine but feel hamstrung by Purcell, who is loyal to his underachieving brokers and keeps his bankers on a short leash. Purcell declined to be interviewed...
...practice in mid-March, the girls go through one part of their routine with a green elastic dance band, which they roll into a ball, put behind their heads, and use to lift their legs to the ceiling in a matter of seconds. If a dancer drops the band, it would be next to impossible for her to catch up with the fast-paced routine...
...happen to tune into one of the Sunday political shows and have a deja vu feeling, it's not just you. According to Roll Call, a Capitol Hill publication, John McCain has already appeared on one of the Sunday shows five times since the beginning of the year. But no one can top Delaware senator and potential 2008 presidential candidate Joe Biden, who has appeared on Sunday shows seven times. Other Republicans who are strong on the list include Senate Leaders Bill Frist and Mitch McConnell. The surprise in second place is Indiana. Sen. Dick Lugar. As chairman...