"I am very concerned that in addition to all the costs associated with Northern Rock, the government is going down the disastrous road of bailing out the banks and leaving the taxpayer with the liabilities, " he said.

BBC: Cautious welcome for bank plans

One hopeful sign: Thursday night's showcase at the Belmont in the Warehouse district featured a dream lineup including Alt-J, Atlas Genius, Frightened Rabbit, Guards and the Joy Formidable the kind of groups that might be associated with indie rock.

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Like most Middle Eastern deserts, the Negev is usually associated with sand, rock and the odd camel.

BBC: The Negev desert wine route

It's sober stuff, and yet it doesn't feel that way: The Gaslight Anthem plays with the ripping punk-rock intensity associated with Warped Tour bands.

NPR: The Gaslight Anthem: Revisiting Sounds Of '59

Associated Press writers Jeannie Nuss in Little Rock, Ark.

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He dabbled in the associated discipline of archaeology and discovered a series of rock drawings.

ECONOMIST: Th��odore Monod

Associated Press writers Ken Kusmer in Indianapolis and Chuck Bartels in Little Rock, Ark.

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Beaches are not often associated with South Korea, but Busan delivers with a beautiful coastline of sparkling ocean, dramatic rock formations and golden beaches, despite the ubiquitous high rise developments.

BBC: South Korea��s second city