Status Quo

Status quo tribute band Rock N Roll tour

2011-08-25T05:49:00.000-07:00

Status quo tribute band Rock N Roll tour with a band of new and old hits you with excellent career move.

Leeds Festival tickets online

Status Quote excellent lighting and effects as well as all the classic tunes that bring Paper Plane, Rockin’ All Over The World, In The Army Now, Whatever You Want and many more.

Status Quote perform at Lincoln Theatre Royal on Sunday 4th September.

Status Quo have announced that their 11 date UK

2011-07-26T11:00:00.000-07:00

Rock band Status Quo have announced that their 11 UK date winter tour will be coming to Cardiff in December.

The inaugural “QuoFest” tour sees the mighty Status Quo joined on all dates by Roy Wood and Kim Wilde and will be performing at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on Saturday, December 10.

Christmas parties in the final concert of music is promised.

Tickets cost £37.50 plus booking fee, are on sale now from the Motorpoint Arena box.

Status Quo's Francis Rossi is a Beady Eye fan

2011-07-04T13:53:00.000-07:00

Status Quo's Francis Rossi is a Beady Eye fan.

The 'Rocking All Over the World' singer adds he grudgingly features Liam Gallagher's new band, even though he hates the "grumpy" frontman.

Francis said: "I quite like that single they did, I can't remember the name, I didn't want to. I don't want to like him, he's got that sort of face, he's a grumpy sod. But I do like them I have to admit it."

Liam's former band Oasis in their 90s Britpop rivals traditional rock 'n' roll from stigma, famous for Status Quo were compared.

Although Francis Beady eyes, which are included in the rack, bring the light 'and' roller, she admits that she is not with the current rock scene for history and for the Glastonbury line-up has not bothered to check the world famous music festival is "just a gig."

But when asked what he though the line up this year's Glastonbury, the U2, Coldplay and Beyonce Knowles lyrics include 'said: "I don't think about. I don't think about gigs and what the bill is, it's just a gig.

"At my age, current to me is Muse, and they're about 10 years old. If they're not around for 10 years I don't even notice."

Status Quo are perform ameos in a laffer about a Que tribute band with Francis Rossi

2011-06-13T09:29:00.000-07:00

Rick Parfitt of Brit rock band Status Quo are perform ameos in a laffer about a Que tribute band with Francis Rossi.

"Deeper 'n down" the film's music supervisor producer by Don Gallacher is in the final stages of development.

Gallacher place a London-based Rossi and Parfitt whose latest album "Pro money thing" UK top 10 list this week with direct cooperation agreement has gone.

The Axe film about a former some 40 tech/roadie who for over 30 years ignored their place in Britain and Eastern Europe will be shot after his parents up to responsibilities Is forced to face guitar.

Gallacher, of Golden Bay Productions, is in talk with potential directors.

He said the story towards his music, but with disabled son QUENTIN Axe relationship is.

Status Que tribute band Backwater have been announced Jam at the Dam's headlining acts

2011-06-04T08:20:00.000-07:00

Status Que tribute band Backwater have been announced Jam at the Dam's headlining acts for this year.
Organisers also legendary Guinness brewery for the first time one day charity festival has the support of sponsors are.

The man behind the event, to be held at Ayr’s Dam Park on July 31, Brian McKinlay, said: “The purpose of Jam at the Dam is geared as a family day out to promote local up and coming talent and to raise funds for worthwhile charities.

“This year we are delighted to be donating all profits to Cash for Kids. All the money that is raised will stay in Ayrshire.”

Backwater rapidly as Scotland's favorite Status Que tributes.

The concert of the world famous Apollo Theatre is the site where Status Quo left his 1976 album Live was held on the record.

Bootleg Beatles will fully support for legendary rockers Status Quo

2011-05-06T09:33:00.000-07:00

The famous Bootleg Beatles will fully support for legendary rockers Status Quo at this year's Glastonbury Extravaganza.

The Beatles tribute will support headliners Status Quo on Saturday, August 6, Michael Eavis has announced.

Quo played at the event for last time in 2009 it was a sell out. Then they were supported by Bjorn Again.

The Beatles, Bootleg Beatles have been together since 1980, at Glastonbury Festival in 1994 which caught the eye of Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.

The Bootleg, Beatles have performed in front of many thousands celebrities, which some includes are Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Sir George Martin and The Queen.

Michael introduces to Extravaganza supporters, for the first time, Katherine Jenkins, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra and special guests on 7th August, Saturday.

Status Quo at Commission Live music by the summer

2011-04-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

Britain's best loved bands legendary rockers Status Quo on June 9 in Thetford Forest Forestry Commission Live music by the summer of outdoor concerts will be shown as part of.

Commission an impressive line up of bands and artists in the forest is bringing more people encouraged to explore woodland environment as a way during June and July.

Diss Express Forestry Commission teamed up with England are a good read their history in 2011 will be in the eastern region only to see Status Quo tickets offer a chance to win a couple.

Frontmen Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt out as a long list of classic films will be in the number of explosion include Caroline, Down Down, Rockin’ All Over The World, Whatever You Want and In The Army Now.

Francis Rossi said: “We are pleased to make Thetford part of our touring plans for 2011, particularly as we had a great gig performing to a capacity crowd last time we were there.”

Tickets to our destination pair with a chance of winning, see today Diss Express.

Tribute act Status Quo turn to The Box in crewe

2011-03-19T14:43:00.000-07:00

Tribute act Status Quo turns back to The Box in Pedley Street, Crewe, on Saturday.

The band members, frontman Mike Grady, bassist Chris Gleeson, drummer Dave Owen and guitarist Jimmy Glynn.

Frontman Mike's 50th birthday gig too, has promised a special show coincides with.

They followed with the Status Quo, who recorded a maximum of 60 chart hits in the UK, and 118 million record sales worldwide total.

They have also had a total of 33 hit albums in the UK charts – more than any band other than the Rolling Stones.

Anthems sure to be included are Down Down, Whatever You Want and Rockin’ All Over The World.

Status Quo images

2011-03-03T11:11:00.000-08:00

Status Quo man for Planet Rock

2011-02-25T10:41:00.000-08:00

A series of shows for digital radio station Planet Rock is to host by Status Quo band frontman Francis Rossi.

One show a week for the station will be presented by him from March 6,The programme will commence on Sunday evenings from 6pm to 7pm.

"Over the years I've been in hundreds of radio stations but nobody has ever asked me to have a go myself,” Rossi said. “This time the only person cracking terrible jokes and missing their cues will be me."

“Planet Rock has always brought rock’s greatest artists to the airwaves, giving a rock star’s perspective to life on the road, in the studio and to hear stories never heard on radio before,” added Planet Rock programme director Trevor White.

“Francis has something to say about everyone and everything, the trouble is stopping him…. And his choice of music makes the show a must listen.”

Status Quo announce Thetford Forest concert

2011-02-12T03:27:00.000-08:00

At Thetford Forest on Thursday, 9 June 2011, Status Quo have confirmed their participation as part of Forestry Commission Live Music.

Caroline, Down Down and Whatever You Want are classic songs by band which they will going to perform at their only appearance in the East this year.

In summer 2008 band last appeared in Norfolk.

"We are pleased to make Thetford part of our touring plans for 2011," said lead guitarist Francis Rossi.

"Forestry Commission Live Music is a fantastic annual event that has become a statutory part of the UK's live music calendar.

"We love to bag a trip to the woods each year."

For the summer concerts at Thetford Forest,Status Quo join Erasure and Simple Minds as confirmed acts.

Status Quo To Perform Mountain Top Concert in Austria

2011-01-04T15:01:00.000-08:00

Ischgl in Austria is glad to announced that Status Quo band will be performing at a specially constructed arena high in the mountains above the village.Following guitarist Rick Parfitt’s recent health scare it would going to be the band’s first concert.

The concert, on Sunday 23 April, will be at Alp Trida at 2488m and will be the first of two stunning concerts to round off Ischgl’s 05-06 season. The star for the Top Of The Mountain season closing concert on Sunday 30 April is due to be announced in the next couple of weeks. Previous performers have included Diana Ross, Sting, Elton John and Peter Gabriel.

In A Music Interview With Status Quo

2010-12-30T14:42:00.000-08:00

Status Quo annual UK tour is about to undertake and we can expect that it would going to be the last of its kind.

Singer and guitarist Francis Rossi confirmed that it could be the final year of doing the theaters.They want to focus now more on Arena for good future as theaters are killing them.

Francis and Rick Parfitt,both guitars are famously featuring Status Quo band and they are rigidly touring since last March.

Roch Band Status Quo play for autistic Oxfordshire children

2010-12-18T04:39:00.000-08:00

Rock band Status Quo has played a Christmas song to kindly cash for autistic Oxfordshire childre. It will get a premiere at Oxford United’s home game against Shrewsbury Town tomorrow about 700 children in it have autism.

Rock guitarist Ian Bramble performed a song, is available to download iTunes and Amazon.

John Coghlan said: “I am always delighted to help such a marvellous cause – and I wish everyone a very happy Christmas.”

Teacher Eddie Quinn said: “Working with children and young people with autism has been a big motivation behind the song. Music can be such a great way for everyone to express themselves but maybe especially so for children and young people living with autism. I urge everyone to remember why it’s Christmas and please download the song if you can.”

At Chinnor based Children In Touch, offers education and development support for children with autism.

Spokesman Gita Loba said, “Oxfordshire children and young people who are affected by autism struggle to access the help they desperately need, leaving many feeling isolated and desperate. We are so grateful to Eddie and the community of Oxfordshire for continuing to support our work and hope to have a good reason to be jolly this year by generating some much needed funds.”

Status Quo for Lytham Proms

2010-12-08T06:38:00.000-08:00

The stars of Lytham Proms 2011 next summer will be STATUS Quo and Katherine Jenkins.

And the outdoor music spectacular on Lytham Green is to be held over TWO nights on Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6.

Following the overwhelming success of last year’s event,the event has been expanded. Last year crowd of 5000 participated to enjoyed a patriotic performance from Lesley Garrett, that was the climax to a Battle of Britain anniversary weekend.

Within the shadow of Lytham Windmill on Friday,August 5,legendary rock band Status Quo will perform.

Stunning opera star and Forces heart-throb Katherine Jenkins (below) will take to the stage the following night – accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra for another evening of flag-waving pomp and ceremony.

The concert is being organised by St Annes-based Cuffe and Taylor Event Management.

A spokesman said: “Securing these two massive names for Lytham is a fantastic opportunity for the area. People will actually come into the area to spend the weekend, which is great news for the businesses, the shops and hotels.”

Status Quo, Newcastle City Hall

2010-11-28T09:51:00.000-08:00

At Newcastle City Hall last night Status Quo celebrated more than 40 years in the business JAN STEPHENSON was there and found herself headbanging with the most ardent of fans

Status Quo strutted on the stage with a complete plan to entertain and rock their fans.

Whenever Status Quo is performing one can't sit back and as expected, from the first strains of the timeless classic Caroline, the audience were up on their feet, singing, clapping and some even head-banging.

The most entertaining things of their show is that you don't have any surprises and you are going to be treated with a great solid show.

The band know their stuff – and so they should after all the years they have been in the business.

It was clearly evident that the band thoroughly enjoyed themselves throughout and it was infectious.

A mixed bunch of young and old left the City Hall with smiles on their faces.

Status Quo Still Lacking On There Long Awaited Show..

2010-11-18T03:08:00.001-08:00

On their comeback Status Quo band members was looking different in their physical appearance but there hasn't been any change in their voice.

It seems that there is still something lacking when Status Quo made their long-awaited – and three-times postponed – return to the Regent on 16,Nov,2010.

Their fans waited for almost 2 years as the band previous winter's show was canceled thrice due to illness

That only increased the crowd’s anticipation – and unfounded rumours earlier this week that the show could be postponed only fanned the anticipation.

They are always pumped the crowd and rocks the stage, but this time they had different strategy in there mind.In the first half of show the band

During the first half of the near two-hour set the band revived several album tracks from the 70s and 80s that will have been unfamiliar to all but the diehard fans.

I’ve seen them several times, but there were tracks new to me. One of the finest was the Rick Parfitt song “For You” which showed a very different Quo to that most of us know and love.

During the second half of the set we were treated to more of the old standards that were familiar to all.

But the band doesn't look perfect with their voices aren’t as flexible or as durable as they once were.

Francis has always taken the lion’s share, in the end he was fumbling with his voice,he really needs the help of audience and rest of the band to continue more

But that is a very small niggle at the end of a great night of music – and after all the problems of last winter it was a real treat to see the boys back in town.

This was actually the first time I had seen the Status Quo at the Regent since 2006 although Ipswich has always remained a key date on all their tours – and coming back to see them after such an absence certainly helped me to appreciate just what a professional and committed act they still are.

Status Quo 'Lived At BBC' To Be Released

2010-11-07T15:29:00.000-08:00

Status Quo and the BBC is celebrated on 'Status Quo Live At The BBC' which is issued by UMC on 24 October 2010.

The release will be available on a range of formats: 2CD 'best of' collection / DVD / 4CD box set and a limited edition collectors' 8 disc complete set [see over for full tracklisting]. This collection underlies Status Quo's unassailable reputation as one of the world's greatest live acts and it is that prowess and power.

The band is supported by The BBC at crucial stages in their career and thus 'Status Quo Live At The BBC' should be seen essentially as an alternate Greatest Hits, his release is collated from all of the BBC owned Quo recordings that still exist in the archive and charts the inexorable rise of the band: from the first steps made as The Spectres, the brief incarnation as Traffic Jam and then the glory days as the mighty Status Quo

John Coghlan commented that " 'There's no doubt that the Beeb played a big part in getting Status Quo off the ground, and I'm just as excited by this anthology as the fans will be, It's about time it came out."

Fully supported and endorsed by the band ' the current line up but also the original incarnation of Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan - 'Status Quo Live At The BBC' is a triumphant collection of the defining moments of a truly seminal British rock act, as witnessed, broadcast and archived by the voice of the nation, the BBC. A set to be treasured

2010-10-15T03:08:00.000-07:00

Adrid - British enclave of Gibraltar has stopped the work of a so-called tripartite forum which also includes Spain and Britain over what it sees as violations of its territorial waters by Spain, Gibraltar and Spanish media reported Fri

The forum, which in 2004 was the first to allow to participate as Gibraltar an equal partner in the talks on the status.

It is aimed at reducing tension between Madrid and the 6.5-square mile enclave on Spain's southern tip, which ceded to Britain by the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht.

Madrid claims sovereignty over Gibraltar, but London rejected such claims, arguing that Gibraltar's 30,000 inhabitants want to remain British.

Gibraltar Chief Minister Peter Caruana on Thursday accused Spanish police of making constant attacks on the enclave's territorial waters. Spain saw the water as she

Status Quo, Army hit for charity

2010-08-13T13:10:00.000-07:00

Rock band Status Quo are releasing a new version of their hit In The Army Now to raise funds for armed forces charities.

The song, in 1986 a number two hit, has been lyrically reworked and has backing vocals from the Corps of Army Music.

Francis Rossi band said, "We want people to celebrate what they do, say thank you and also support these vital charities".

In current weeks the track re-recorded is due to be released on 26 September.

The song will be donated to all procceeds to the Help For Heroes and British Forces Foundation charities.

Rossi added, "It seemed like the right time to do this. This release is intended to show our support for the Allied Forces around the world, but in particular, of course, the British Armed Forces".

A new video to accompany the song, which was filmed partly on location at the Kiwi Barracks in Wiltshire, sees the band being put through their paces in the drill square and getting to grips with some military hardware.

At the London Collage of Music the reworked song was recorded and produced by Pip Williams, who was responsible for the original version.

New AD says WVU wants to keep 'status quo'

2010-06-15T02:47:00.000-07:00

West Virginia University needs to be savvy when addressing potential conference realignment scenarios, new athletic director Oliver Luck said Monday.

Luck said he would like to see the Big East continue in its current state, which includes eight members in football and 16 in basketball.

"I certainly think it's safe to say that we'd love to see the Status Quo continue, but like every other university, I think we need to be smart, strategic and try to figure out if X, Y and Z happened, what are our alternatives," Luck said. "We are talking to a lot of folks to make sure we do have potential opportunities should certain contingencies take place."

Big 12 members Colorado and Nebraska have announced their departures for the Pac-10 and Big Ten, respectively. Administrators at Texas and Oklahoma plan to hold meetings this week to determine their conference futures.

Luck said WVU's location in the East and its popularity on network television for basketball and football games makes the university an attraction for potential suitors.

"Obviously it's a challenging time within intercollegiate athletics given all the talk of conference realignment," Luck said. "I think our university has a tremendous opportunity."

WVU President James Clements hired Luck last week and introduced him at the news conference in a building attached to WVU's football stadium that opened in Morgantown in 1980, Luck's junior season. He ranks fourth on the school's all-time passing list and led WVU to a Peach Bowl win over Florida in his final game.

The 50-year-old Luck, who was president of Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo and served as CEO of NFL Europe, will replace the retiring Ed Pastilong on July 1. Before taking the job, Luck stepped down from the WVU Board of Governors where he served for two years.

"Hardest Working Band for the Year 2009".

2010-04-06T02:13:00.000-07:00

Status Quo have been recognised as the hardest-working band in the British music industry.

The Performing Rights Society list also included Cliff Richard And The Shadows, Take That, Coldplay and Kings Of Leon, who took the second, third, fourth and fifth spots respectively, according to BBC News.

The list was compiled based on the number of fans bands performed to in the UK during 2009.Status Quo played to 250,000 people at 27 arenas, putting them at the top of the list.

Frontman Francis Rossi said: "Performing in front of thousands of fans is the ultimate experience for any band.

Status Quo receive OBEs at Buckingham Palace

2010-03-16T03:37:00.000-07:00

Status Quo rockers Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt have described being appointed OBEs as the most exceptional moment of their musical careers.
The pair were given the honour for their services to music and charity in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
"It's wonderful that we have been recognised for what we've done," Parfitt said.
The band, whose songs include Rockin' All Over The World, first had a hit in 1968 with Pictures Of Matchstick Men.
"This is the most exceptional moment of our careers - there's no two ways about it," Rossi said.
"Live Aid was contrastingly very different and important, and there was a great euphoric feeling on the day, but nothing can make you forget this.

Status Quo cancel gigs

2010-02-02T06:29:00.000-08:00

London: Rockers Status Quo have been forced to scrap three shows after singer/guitarist Rick Parfitt fell ill. The band had to perform in Ipswich, but the gigs had to be cancelled after Parfitt was diagnosed with an upper respiratory tract infection.

"We're really sorry to have to let the fans down, but Rick has picked up an infection and is in no fit state to take to the stage and the last thing we would ever want to do is to give a substandard performance," the Daily Express quoted frontman Francis Rossi as saying on the band's official website.

Meanwhile, organisers have failed to reschedule scrap gigs due to scheduling conflicts and fans have been asked to apply for refunds.

Parfitt underwent heart bypass surgery in 1997 and suffered a cancer scare in 2005 when growths were found in his throat.

The growths were subsequently found to be benign.

STATUS QUO: ROSSI 'I'M AN IDIOT ONSTAGE'

2009-11-01T12:46:00.000-08:00

FRANCIS ROSSI STATUS QUO rocker can't bear to watch footage of the band's live shows because he looks like an "idiot" onstage. The Rockin' All Over The World hitmaker admits his moves during the band's concerts make him cringe, so he tries to avoid the television whenever a Quo show is broadcast. He tells DVD & Blu Ray Review magazine, "If I look at something we've done and it's live, I think I'm there. The heart rate goes up and I'm hoping I don't make a mistake, which is kind of stupid. "I don't mind watching the rest of the band but I find it very difficult watching me. There are some things I do physically onstage that make me think, 'You f**king idiot, don't do that.'"

Says analyst, Status quo Turkey's role in Karabakh dispute

2009-10-28T11:37:00.000-07:00

Turkish Azerbaijani relations'Maybe there is a need to redefine. Turkey and Azerbaijan are one nation and two states, but the two are not one state. The family is getting crowded,' says a senior foreign policy analyst from TEPAV
Turkish support for Azerbaijan, expressed by keeping the Turkish Armenian border closed, has proved nothing more than a symbolic gesture, says a senior foreign policy analyst.
In addition, poor Turkish Armenian relations have hindered Ankara’s prospects of playing an influential role in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
“For the last 17 years, Turkey’s boycott of Armenia has not brought about a solution. It seems difficult to argue that the insistence on keeping the border with Armenia closed has had any positive impact on the resolution of the Karabakh problem,” Dr. Burcu Gültekin Punsmann wrote in a policy note for the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey, or TEPAV, an Ankara-based think tank.
“Moreover, Turkey’s policy has limited Ankara’s potential influence over Armenia,” Dr. Punsmann added. “While being a permanent member of the Minsk group and supporting its work, poor Turkish Armenian relations have hindered Turkey’s prospects of playing an active mediating role in the Karabakh conflict.”
Turkey and Armenia inked two protocols this month to normalize their troubled relationship in defiance of domestic opposition, the first intergovernmental text signed between the two neighboring states since the 1921 Treaty of Kars. The agreement is likely to be a harbinger of different in the south Caucasus, where the status quo, characterized by conflicts, divisions, blockades and trade restrictions, is far from being satisfactory, according to Punsmann.
“The status quo was not helpful for Turkey in terms of achieving its policy objectives,” she wrote. “The status quo is also hardly beneficial for Azerbaijan.”

China should accept status quo across Taiwan strait

2009-10-03T04:57:00.000-07:00

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - China should accept the status quo across the Taiwan strait, Premier Wu Den-yih said yesterday.
Commenting on Chinese President Hu Jintao's October 1 national day message, Premier Wu said tensions have eased over the strait and both sides are trying to develop peaceful relations.
Hu said at Tiananmen Square China will continue to strive for better cross-strait relations in line with the principle of "one country two systems" and for "full unification of the fatherland."
"This is the common desire for whose realization the Chinese nation is striving for," Hu pointed out as he marked the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Republic.
"We hope," Premier Wu said, "the other side of the strait will under and accept the fact that the two sides are under two different governments.
"Only with this understanding can peaceful relations be developed."
The two sides should respect each other, Wu went on. That is the basis on which peace can be achieved between them, he added.
Peace contributes to the welfare of the people on both sides of the strait as well as to the security of Asia and Pacific and the whole world, Premier Wu said.
The task ahead for both sides is to "shelve dispute to bring about a win-win situation," Wu went on. "That should be the only choice for all the people on the two sides of the strait," he pointed out.
He stressed the importance of defense. "We cannot rely solely on the goodwill of the other side," he said, "for goodwill may not last forever.
"We want to purchase necessary arms and equipment to safeguard the security and sovereignty of the Republic of China."
Lai Shing-yuan, chairwoman of the Mainland Affairs Council, told lawmakers at the Legislative Yuan the people support the conclusion of an economic cooperation framework agreement (ECFA) between Taiwan and China.
One MAC poll shows a 54 percent majority of the people support the ECFA, which was questioned by Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker Trong Chai, the minority leader in parliament.
"The fact is that a majority supports the ECFA, of whose details not all the people fully understand," Lai said. "But we are in the right direction trying to conclude the pact," she stressed.
She said she does not know what "Founding of a Republic" is.
It's an epic film made in China to mark the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Republic which DPP lawmaker Yeh Yi-tsin said describes the end of the Republic of China on Taiwan.

Status quo on CTBT India maintains

2009-09-27T10:34:00.000-07:00

The controversy regarding Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) refuses to die down. The External Affairs Minister SM Krishna in a clear cut view stated that the country has taken a “principled “ stand on the CTBT and hardly there is any scope on the CTBT unless there is tangible scope where other countries can also gig significant changes in their stances on this contentious issue nothing is going to happen.
This is announced in the backdrop of a high level conference on disarmament on Thursday, addressed by UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon, asked India and some eight other countries to ratify the agreement so that it comes into force. But India likely does not endorse unless it universally addresses the main concerns. “India has taken a position and we don’t look any reason for changing our stand,” Krishna told the media persons. He added, “We have taken a principled stand and so the question of India revsisiting it stands depends on a number of other developments that would address our concerns”.
Before the press conferences, Ban-Ki-Moon said, “the CTBT is a frequency building block for a free world of nuclear weapons.” He added, “By establishing a global norm against testing, the CTBT has made a significant contribution to the world community’s attempts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and to promote nuclear disarmament"

Simpson challenges status quo in community address

2009-09-24T11:19:00.000-07:00

President John B. Simpson today rallied community support for the UB 2020 strategic plan, urging an end to the status quo hindering UB’s ability to help revitalize the regional economy and become one of the nation’s premier public research universities.
“We can either choose to maintain the status quo, or we can choose to change our path,” Simpson told an audience of about 500 people attending his fourth annual community address held in historic Asbury Hall in downtown Buffalo. “We either let Albany continue to argue that our universities are ‘good enough,’ or we can recognize and nourish our universities as the catalysts for New York State to regain its position as a fully competitive player in the 21st century global-knowledge economy.”
Choosing the better path will shape the way Western New York and the rest of New York State looks in the year 2020 and beyond, said Simpson. He expressed concern over continued budget cuts and the lack of a state strategy for higher education.
“Right now, our nation wants its universities more than ever,” Simpson said. “These institutions are the economic engines of the 21st century—much like the steel mills were to the manufacturing economy of the 20th century.”
The state must invest in its universities, not cut them, he said.
“We can choose the path that will lead to a city with a thriving urban core,” he said, “a city with a diverse and growing population of educated, talented people. A city that is recognized around the world as a home for world-class medical care and medical research. A city with a lively arts scene that attracts talent from all over the globe, and a community whose embrace of innovation makes it fertile ground for new business, vital partnerships, prosperous investments and fresh opportunities for all residents.
“Or we can choose a path that will lead to a very different kind of city,” he continued. “One where the population continues to decline, as young people leave to find work elsewhere. A place where a third of our residents are illiterate and half of our African-American men are unemployed. A community that has lost hope for its future. A community that struggles to get by and watches helplessly as new jobs go to regions that choose to build their economies around research universities.”
Policy stagnation and short-sighted budget cuts are taking a heavy toll on UB and on Western New York, Simpson said. He again called for passage of state policy reforms that would give UB the financial flexibility to fulfill the potential of UB 2020.
UB 2020 can serve as the catalyst for regional growth and lay the groundwork for a much different—and much better—future for the region, Simpson said. UB’s growth will fuel the growth of more than 10,000 new jobs in the region for people at all levels, and thousands more construction jobs, he said. The development of UB’s Downtown Campus will bring more than 13,000 people into the heart of Buffalo each day. This growth will expand commercial opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses, “opening doors to talented people who have historically been shut out.”
By achieving UB 2020, the university would nearly double its annual economic impact on the region from $1.7 billion to $3.6 billion.
Simpson noted that the community is increasingly united behind UB 2020 and cited five things the university and community must do together to achieve the plan’s potential:
• UB must continue doing everything within its power to make good on the UB 2020 promise. “We will remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence and unwavering in our commitment to this community.”
• The Western New York legislative delegation must continue its good work in Albany to secure the state investment and regulatory flexibility needed to achieve UB 2020. “We need the entire community to continue supporting their efforts,” Simpson said.
• Albany needs to create a coherent higher education policy—and provide the resources necessary for it to succeed. “These funds can come from direct New York State investments, or they can come from a rational tuition policy and from the savings that will result from no-cost changes to outdated regulations,” Simpson said.
• SUNY’s leaders need to work together on a strategic plan for the entire system, one that can do for New York State what UB 2020 can do for Buffalo. “We applaud our new chancellor, Nancy Zimpher, for her leadership in this direction and for the strong support she has already voiced for the kind of policy reforms we are seeking. We will work with her and our SUNY colleagues to achieve this important goal,” Simpson said.
• The Western New York community should continue its financial, political and moral support for UB. “We need you to continue spreading the word to your employees, your co-workers, your business partners, your neighbors and your legislators that UB 2020 is this region’s big idea and its best path toward economic recovery,” Simpson said.
“I believe this community is ready,” he added. “We have a never-say-die spirit. We should, because we’ve faced our share of adversity.”
Simpson’s community address will be broadcast on WNED's Thinkbright-TV at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 and on Time Warner Cable Channel 22 (Government and Education Access Channel) at noon on Sundays, beginning Oct. 4.

status quo vote in WoolPoll for SAFF calls

2009-09-16T06:04:00.000-07:00

The South Australian Farmers Federation has recommended its members vote for the current 2 per cent levy at the upcoming WoolPoll vote.
The farmer representative body is the first in Australia to make a public recommendation.
WoolPoll is where wool growers from around the country vote on how much of their wool income goes to research, development and marketing body Australian Wool Innovation.
The wool committees of other state farmer organisations are meeting in coming weeks to decide if they'll make a recommendation, and if so what it'll be.
They're not yet commenting publicly, but say it's unlikely they'll recommend a zero per cent option to their members.
A zero per cent result would mean the end of AWI, and its research, marketing and development programs.
Wool grower representitive body WoolProducers says it'll make a recommendation when it hears from its members, which are made up of most of the state based farmer organisations.
State farmer groups however are encouraging growers to take part in WoolPoll and vote, saying if they don't they're letting other people make a decision for them.
The Australian wool industry was spooked by New Zealand wool growers' decision earlier in the month to dump their research and development body

HC orders status quo on ‘Eenadu’

2009-09-16T05:57:00.000-07:00

The Madras High Court on Monday ordered status quo on a petition by Pyramid Saimira Productions International Ltd seeking to restrain Raaj Kamal Films International, Kamal Haasan and others from releasing 'Eenadu' in Telugu and Tamil.
In an affidavit, the production firm said he actor and others had entered into an agreement with the company in April last year for the joint venture production of 'Marmayogi' on a budget of Rs 100 crore.
The petitioner said the company had parted with a huge amount to the respondents, but they had not evinced any interest in the production of 'Marmayogi'.
The respondents had diverted the funds for the production of their picture 'Eenadu' and were attempting to release it. Thus, the terms and conditions of the MoU had been violated, according to the petitioner.
Justice G Rajasuria ordered status quo till September 16.

Letter: Health care status quo not sustainable

2009-08-27T04:13:00.000-07:00

As the consideration about health care reform heats up, it would be good to review some facts. About 50 million Americans, including many in our community, do not have health insurance, and many more are underinsured. Even more are hard aware that they can be dropped from insurance if they get sick or might not be wrapped because of some pre-existing condition.Other developed countries spend far less than our country on health care and have better outcomes such as durability and infant mortality rates.Many leaders, including executives at GM and other large corporations, as well as many politicians and most Americans, see the want for reform. The question is, can we agree to agree?Consensus is building for a authority that everyone carry health insurance while prohibiting insurance companies from selectively cherry-picking patients.Three quarters of Americans favor a Medicare like public option so that people have a choice between personal and public insurance. This public option has been endorsed by a number of cautious arrangment including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Mayo Clinic.Some assert that this is socialized medicine, but it is no more socialized than Medicare or veterans’ care. Some assert that it would create panels to agree if a person deserves to get care, but it would not. Some assert that reform would be too expensive, but with the way things are going now, we can’t afford NOT to change the system, and donation an option like Medicare to everyone is critical to including costs.When Medicare was passed in 1965, there were urgent predictions about socialism and death panels; once in place, Medicare has proven to be effective and popular. Can we expand it to cover more people? I think we can.Jim Deming,Tomah

The school year with status quo contract FWCS, FWEA agree to start it

2009-08-24T14:38:00.000-07:00

Fort Wayne Community Schools and the Fort Wayne Education Association have accede to maintain a status quo contract for the next school year, which means there will be no major language changes in the contract and no changes in the salary schedule. Under state law, when a new contract is not established the existing contract remains in effect. FWCS and FWEA agreed to move forepart without bargaining a new contract for the 2009-10 school year. In June, the two sides adjourn bargaining as the state budget was still unclear. Leaders had hope that a clearer financial picture would emerge prior to the beginning of the school year, and they could return to negotiations. While more financial information is now available, FWCS officials plan a full analysis of the community's finances over the next few months. Until that is complete, both sides agreed there was little that could be accomplished in formal bargaining sessions. FWCS and FWEA will continue meeting regularly to discuss issues that arise throughout the year, including setting calendars for future school years. "We will continue to use our discussion process to have dialogue open so as issues arise there is a way to communicate with teachers," Superintendent Wendy Robinson said. "With so much remaining uncertain financially, this was the best consclusion we could reach at this point." FWEA President Al Jacquay said it makes sense to forgo negotiating this year and resume bargaining next of spring. "We're going to table this for right now and focus on the job of educating students," he said.

Status Quo: Status Quo is not an option for cancer patients

2009-08-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

As a cancer patient, I know that our nation's current health care system is broken and does not work for many people with cancer.
Too often, the high cost of health care keeps many cancer patients from being able to produce the lifesaving treatments they need. They can be forced to make tough choices such as delaying care, skipping medications or forgoing other household bills just to make ends meet. And if a cancer patient loses his or her job or is no longer able to work, it can be impossible to find reasonable insurance in the private individual market because of pre existing condition exclusions and excellent based on health status.
Cancer patients can experience all of the ambush of the current broken health care system. Which is why, if we can fix it for them, we can fix it for parctically anyone at risk of being diagnosed with a chronic disease. We need to focus on transforming the current system to one that places greater emphasis on preventing disease, provides quality, reasonable health insurance for all Americans and emphasizes the importance of supporting a patient's choice of life.
The good news is that the bills currently being argument by Congress represent a huge promotion for people fighting cancer.
In their current form, the bills guard that no one will be denied coverage or charged a higher premium because of pre existing medical conditions, place an addition accent on prevention and eliminate annual and lifetime dollar caps on benefits. These are enormous steps forward.
But the only way that we can benefit from this progress is if we keep the momentum going and call on Congress to pass health care reform legislation. At the same time, Congress wants to ensure that any reform includes reportage that is adequate and reasonable for people with cancer and other life threatening chronic diseases.
To action that, we want to make sure that insurance premiums are reasonable for everyone, that there is a reasonable limit on out of pocket costs to the patient and that the benefits are acceptable to treat a person with cancer.
Cancer patients across the country are digging deep into their savings and risking financial ruin to pay for lifesaving care. In Utah, 1 in 4 control people under the age of 65 live in households that spend more than 10 percent of their income on health care costs. This number added by 89 percent between 2000 and 2008.
High costs are forcing tough decisions upon families with cancer that no one should ever have to make. Nearly a third of all adults who have been diagnosed with cancer face difficulty paying for necessities such as food, housing, heat and other bills. No cancer patient should ever be pressured to make a decision between continuing their life or keeping their life savings.
We cannot abase death and suffering from cancer if the country does not improve access to quality, reasonable health care for all Americans. Cancer patients know too well the holes in our broken "sick care" system. The status quo is not an option for cancer patients and survivors who are struggling to allow the care they need. We need Congress to put aside partisan politics and act now, not later, on behalf of all of their constituents who have cancer or who could get cancer -- in other words, for all of us.
Iris Tolley is the lead volunteer for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Utah. She is also a terminal cancer patient and has exponent for cancer patients in Washington and at the Utah State Capitol. She lives in Nephi.

State's schools Status Quo In U.S. News rankings

2009-08-20T02:26:00.000-07:00

Minnesota schools accomplished much as they did last year, with Carleton College still among the top 10 "Best Liberal Arts Colleges" in the nation and the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus remaining 61st among the "Best National Universities."

The University of Wisconsin Madison got 39th in that category.

The magazine's record based on graduation rates, class size, peer assessments and other factors is an influential one for students and parents making their college capture. But in recent years more college presidents have argued it's a numbers game that relies too heavily on celebrity.

Several Minnesota schools ranked among the best liberal arts colleges for 2010:

Carleton College tied for 8th. Macalester College in St. Paul came in at 29th. St. Olaf College sat at 49th. St. John's University, the College of St. Benedict and Gustavus Adolphus College also placed among the top 100.

Others were named in a record of best universities that award master's degrees:

Hamline University nabbed No. 9 among 139 in the Midwest. Bethel University got 14th. St. Catherine University, Augsburg College, the College of St. Scholastica, the University of Minnesota Duluth and Winona State University also landed among the top 50 in that category.

STATUS QUO - PARFITT PLOTS RETURN TO BRITAIN

2009-08-17T03:22:00.001-07:00

Status Quo star RICK PARFITT is planning to give up his life in Spain and move back to Britain for the sake of his baby twins.

The rocker's wife, Lindsay, gave birth to Lily and Tommy last May (08), and the couple has been raising them at their villa in the Spanish countryside.
Parfitt admits they have faced numerous difficulties having young children in such a remote area, so they have decided to sell the luxury property and move back to their native U.K.- because they want the twins to grow up in a more sociable environment.
The couple also plans to buy a holiday home in Spain close to their current abode so they can spend vacations in the sun.
Parfitt says, "Somehow you just miss old England. The villa here (in Spain) is currently on the market and we want to split our time between Spain and the U.K. The idea is to downsize to a villa closer to the coast and buy a country home in England. The kids have had a lovely peaceful start here with pure air and no noise, but now it's time to move them closer to civilisation and a variety of people.
"Also it's just too hot for them to leave the house in the Spanish summer.

Status Quo - Again And Again

2009-07-22T06:04:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time not so very long ago
There wasn't such a thing as a rock'n'roll show
You had to sit at home and listen to the radio
Then came a man with a rockin' guitar
Found himself a beat and he played it near and far
Everybody danced and sang and let the good times roll

Again again again again again again again again
Why don't you do it, why don't you do it again?
Again again again again again again again again
Why don't you do it, why don't you do it again?

He travelled round the world in a rock-n-roll band
He stood there like a giant with a guitar in his hand
Everybody danced and sang and let the good times roll
Nobody cared about the clothes he would wear
Nobody cared about the colour of his hair
Everybody came to see and let the good times roll

Again again again again again again again again
Why don't you do it, why don't you do it again?
Again again again again again again again again
Why don't you do it, why don't you do it again?

Now we've got the rhythm in us now we've got the rock
Time didn't matter never living by the clock
Everybody came to hear him playing his rock-n-roll
Then came a line when the music didn't rhyme
He couldn't find the rhyme 'cos he couldn't find the time
But still the people came to listen to the good times roll

Again again again again again again again again
Why don't you do it, why don't you do it again?
Again again again again again again again again
Why don't you do it, why don't you do it again?
Again again again again again again again again
Why don't you do it, why don't you do it again?
Why don't you do it, why don't you do it again?

Best of Status Quo

2009-07-22T05:58:00.000-07:00

Title	Entry	Peak	weeks

Pictures Of Matchstick Men	02.04.1968	5	11
Down, Down	07.02.1975	2	15
Rain	26.03.1976	8	8
Rockin' All Over The World	14.01.1978	3	12
Again And Again	14.10.1978	8	6
What You're Proposing	02.11.1980	2	13
Something About You Baby I Like	22.03.1981	10	5
Ol' Rag Blues	06.11.1983	17	5
Marguerita Time	26.02.1984	23	5
The Wanderer	09.12.1984	10	8
Rollin' Home	22.06.1986	10	9
Red Sky	07.09.1986	29	1
In The Army Now	16.11.1986	1	14
Dreamin'	22.02.1987	17	5
Ain't Complaining	22.05.1988	21	2
The Anniversary Waltz (Part One)	18.11.1990	12	13
Jump That Rock (Whatever You Want) (Scooter vs. Status Quo)	12.10.2008	79	5

Status Quo Tickets are on sale now

2009-07-22T05:20:00.000-07:00

A good news for the UK and European fans of Status Quo that they have announced a long tour for UK and Europe. So, this is a good chance to see Status Quo live performance. Don't miss the chance this time. just buy Status Quo tickets now . All Status Quo Tickets are available on the online ticket shop,

Status Quo Ticket Sellers

2009-07-22T05:17:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of ticket agent in the market who sell Status Quo tickets but not all of them are successful to provide Status Quo tickets, among them only few are successful to deliver safe, secure and 100% guaranteed Status Quo Tickets. The list of those ticket agents are as follows:-

Ticket Master
Getmein
The Online Ticket Shop
Sold Out Event Ticket
The Online Ticket Exchange

Status Quo 2009 tour dates

2009-07-22T05:11:00.000-07:00

Thu 2nd July	Epsom Racecourse, Epsom, Surrey Ticket prices are: Queen's Stand £33 (£30 advance booking), Grandstand £30 (£27 advance booking)
Sun 5th July	Avoine Zone Blues Festival, Avoines, France
Tues 7th July	Festival de Carcassonne, France
Fri 10th July	Howard Davis Park, Jersey
Thu 16th July	Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland
Fri 17th July	Borgholms slottsruin, Oland, Sweden Tickets on sale from Mon 23rd Feb
Sat 18th July	Idrottsplatsen, Klippan, Sweden Tickets on sale from Mon 23rd Feb
Thu 23rd July	Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster Tickets also include entry to the race meeting. Prices: £25 Grandstand, £50 Premier Enclosure, County Enclosure £35, Lincoln Restaurant £85 per head, County Restaurant £65, Corporate Hospitality also available.
Fri 24th July	Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket Prices: Premier £30, G&P £22, Garden £15. Children (limited amount): Premier £15, G&P £15, Garden £12 Once limited numbers have gone children will be charged at the full adult rate £2.50 booking fee on all orders (per order not per ticket)
Sat 25th July	Tidworth Festival, Tidworth, Wiltshire. Cancelled
Sun 26th July	Powderham Castle , Kenton, Nr Exeter Ticket price £37.50
Fri 31st July	Rock of Ages Festival, Seebronn/Rottenburg, Germany.
Sat 1st August	Mølleparken, Sønderborg, Denmark
Sun 2nd August	Suikerrock Festival, Tienen, Belgium
Sat 8th August	Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, Glastonbury, Somerset
Fri 14th August	Kamenz, Hutbergbühne, Germany
Sat 15th August	Open Air Rock and Pop, Herrenwaldstadion Stadtallendorf, Germany
Sun 16th August	Waldbühne, Northeim, Germany
Sat 22nd August	Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland.
Sat 29th August	Carrickfergus Castle , Northern Ireland
Fri 4th Sept	Sala La Riviera, Madrid, Spain.
Sat 5th Sept	Rock Star Live, Bilbao, Spain.
Sun 6th Sept	Sala Razzmatazz, Barcelona, Spain.
Tues 8th Sept	Palma Arena, Mallorca
Thurs 10th Sept	Ocean Village, Gibraltar
Sat 17th October	Casino De Paris, Paris, France
Sun 18th October	Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium
Tue 20th October	Münsterlandhalle, Münster, Germany (special guests: Kansas)
Wed 21st October	E-Werk, Saarbrücken, Germany (special guests: Kansas)
Fri 23rd October	Stadthalle, Bremerhaven, Germany (special guests: Kansas)
Sat 24th October	Philipshalle, Düsseldorf, Germany (special guests: Kansas)
Mon 26th October	Max-Schmeling-Halle , Berlin, Germany (special guests: Kansas)
Tue 27th October	Stadthalle, Magdeburg, Germany (special guests: Kansas)
Thu 29th October	Arena, Leipzig, Germany (special guests: Kansas)
Fri 30th October	Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart, Germany (special guests: Kansas)
Sat 31st October	JAKO-Arena, Bamberg, Germany (special guests: Kansas)

All Status Quo Tickets for all tour dates are available on The Online Ticket Shop.

Status Quo Music Videos

2009-07-22T05:09:00.000-07:00

Status Quo - Dear John on MUZU.

Status Quo - You'll Come 'Round on MUZU.

Status Quo - Who Asked You on MUZU.

Status Quo Band Members

2009-07-22T05:01:00.000-07:00

Francis Rossi (vocals, lead guitar)

Rick Parfitt (vocals, guitar)

Andy Bown (keyboards)

John 'Rhino' Edwards (bass guitar)

and Matt Letley (drums)

Status Quo Officials Compilations

2009-07-22T04:46:00.000-07:00

Year	Album Title	Highest UK Chart Position	British sales certification
1980	12 Gold Bars	#3	3xPlatinum
1982	From the Makers of	#4	Platinum
1984	12 Gold Bars Vol. 2	#12	Gold
1990	Rocking All Over the Years	#2	3x Platinum
1997	Whatever You Want - The Very Best of Status Quo	#13	Silver
2004	XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits	#16
2008	Pictures - 40 Years of Hits	#8	Gold

Status Quo Studio Albums

2009-07-22T04:44:00.001-07:00

Year	Album Title	Highest UK chart position	British sales certification
1968	Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo	-
1969	Spare Parts	-
1970	Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon	-
1971	Dog of Two Head	-
1972	Piledriver	#5	Gold
1973	Hello!	#1	Platinum
1974	Quo	#2	Platinum
1975	On the Level	#1	2xPlatinum
1976	Blue for You	#1	2xPlatinum
1977	Rockin' All Over the World	#5	Platinum
1978	If You Can't Stand the Heat	#3	Platinum
1979	Whatever You Want	#3	Platinum
1980	Just Supposin'	#4	2xPlatinum
1981	Never Too Late	#2	Platinum
1982	1+9+8+2	#1	Platinum
1983	Back to Back	#9	Gold
1986	In The Army Now	#7	Platinum
1988	Ain't Complaining	#12	Gold
1989	Perfect Remedy	#49	Silver
1991	Rock 'Til You Drop	#10	Gold
1994	Thirsty Work	#13	Silver
1996	Don't Stop	#2	Platinum
1999	Under The Influence	#26	Silver
2000	Famous in the Last Century	#19
2002	Heavy Traffic	#15	Silver
2003	Riffs	#44
2005	The Party Ain't Over Yet	#18	Silver
2007	In Search of the Fourth Chord	#15

Status Quo Discography

2009-07-22T04:39:00.000-07:00

Status Quo at the Colston Hall in Bristol on 15th November 2005
Releases
Studio albums	28
Live albums	3
Compilation albums	6
Singles	77

Status Quo Picture Gallery

2009-07-22T04:27:00.000-07:00

Introduction to Status Quo

2009-07-22T04:12:00.000-07:00

Status Quo are a british rock group with powerful hop line. The band was created by bassist Alan Lancaster and guitarist Francis Rossi in 1962.

Status Quo began as a rock and roll freakbeat band called The Spectres. By 1967, with very little business success, they discovered psychedelia and changed their name to Traffic (later Traffic Jam, to avoid confusion with Steve Winwood’s Traffic.) At this time the arrangement also as well organist Roy Lynes and drummer John Coghlan. Late in 1967 they employed second guitarist Rick Parfitt and became The Status Quo, scoring Top 10 singles with Pictures of Matchstick Men and Ice In The Sun. “Pictures of Matchstick Men” remains the only Top 40 hit single the band has ever charted in the United States. They have never got the same level of achievement there,that they have enjoyed in their home country.

After their second album Spare Parts they determined to change into a heavy boogie rock group. During the seventies they became one of the UK’s leading rock bands, gaining a loyal following due to their brilliant live gigs. They proved a great quantity of energy during this decade and in the early 80s. They and are best called for songs from this era such as Paper Plane (1972), Caroline (1973), Down Down (1975), John Fogerty’s Rockin’ All Over The World (1977) and Whatever You Want (1979). Down Down topped the UK charts in January 1975 (their only British No. 1 single to date).

Lynes left in 1971, to be put back originally by guest keyboard players on album, as well as Jimmy Horowitz and John Parker, and later on a more enduring basis on record and stage by ex-The Herd and Judas Jump member Andy Bown, though as he was contracted as a solo artist with EMI, he was not credited as a full-time constituent until 1982.