" July 25, 2012 -- PM.com

Paul on BBC 6 this morning

Paul sat down recently with 6Music's Lauren Laverne for a chat about what it means to be performing at the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony this Friday.

Fans can listen to the interview by tuning in to 6Music between 10am-1pm (5am - 8am ET) on Wednesday, July 25th. Listen live at their website http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music

In the meantime, Paul has sent a message of support to the Team GB athletes competing at the Olympics and Paralympics which you can read here!

"All of us wish our UK teams in the Olympics and Paralympics the very best of luck. We hope they enjoy this great competition and create great memories for themselves and us all and at the same time bring home a bagful of lovely medals.

All the best,

Paul McCartney."

PaulMcCartney.com also filmed Paul and his band rehearsing for the opening ceremony last Friday which you can watch HERE!



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July 25, 2012 -- Macca Report News Exclusive!!!

Paul at LIPA today

Sir Paul McCartney will be at his Liverpool fame school, LIPA this afternoon for the commencement ceremony.

LIPA graduations are usually held on the last Friday of July, but this year the graduation had to be moved to Wednesday, July 25th.

The reason?

LIPA's founder will be busy on Friday, July 25 closing the opening Olympic ceremonies in London.
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July 25, 2012 -- Los Angeles Times
London Olympics: Hearing Paul McCartney is like winning gold

The song suddenly cut through the steamy humidity of London's Olympic Park on Tuesday like a familiar breeze.

Somebody inside Olympic Stadium was singing "Hey, Jude."

Touring the park with the Chicago Tribune's Phil Hersh on Tuesday, I stopped outside the gigantic venue and openly wondered.

Why would the Olympic folks be blaring the most iconic Beatles song in the middle of a weekday afternoon? Or was some cover band actually in the stadium singing it?

We walked up to an Olympic worker and asked, "Where is that song coming from?"

The guy shrugged and said, "Sir Paul is in there training."

Yes, he was talking about Paul McCartney. And, yes, as we discovered moments later when we entered the mostly empty stadium, Paul McCartney and his band were on an end-zone stage rehearsing "Hey, Jude."

The scene was surreal. My sweat became chills. We stood and swayed with a couple of hundred workers listening to McCartney booming one of the most memorable refrains in music history.

"Na na na, na-na na na"

When McCartney finished, he pumped his fists and waved as if he were performing for 80,000 people. The cheers from our small group sounded like 80,000 people. By the time the music stopped, we had walked behind the stage for a closer look at a 70-year-old man who looks 20 years younger and was excitedly bouncing around like a teenager.

Clearly, the reports were true: McCartney will be singing this song at Friday's opening ceremonies. Its slot has not been confirmed, but wouldn't it be the perfect ending?

For me, it was a perfect Olympic beginning.  "


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Beatles ‘Lost Concert’ screening canceled, replaced with Rolling Stones film  
Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. GAINESVILLE, Fla. —

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of University of Florida Performing Arts, the Specticast presentation, “The Beatles: The Lost Concert,” scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts has been canceled.

A replacement Specticast presentation, “The Rolling Stones: Some Girls, Live in Texas ’78,” will be presented at the same time.

New to UFPA this season, Specticast projects pre-recorded events on the Phillips Center Main Stage in HD quality.

“The Rolling Stones: Some Girls, Live in Texas ‘78,” is a rarely seen concert film featuring the classic British rock band at the height of their fame. The film was shot as part of the Rolling Stones’ 1978 U.S. tour, which is still hailed by many fans as their best to date. Capturing both the raw talent of the band and the excitement of the audience, the film is a testament to the power of live music and the Rolling Stones as true rock legends.

This updated version of the film brings it into the 21st century, with re-mastered audio and carefully restored footage. The film also includes an interview with Sir Mick Jagger, filmed in 2011, discussing the band’s impact and providing an inside perspective on this exceptional film.

Customers can contact the Phillips Center Box Office by calling 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 1-800-905-2787 (toll-free within Florida), or by visiting during business hours – Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.

http://news.ufl.edu/2012/07/25/beatles-%E2%80%98lost-concert%E2%80%99/

Joey ?






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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, center, visits the Natanz Uranium Enrichment Facility in this file photo. Photograph: Iranian President's Office via AP Images
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Iran Nuclear Plants Hit By Virus Playing AC/DC, Website Says
By Ladane Nasseri on July 25, 2012
Virus Rocks Iranian Nuclear Facilities With AC/DC


Iran’s nuclear facilities have suffered a cyber attack that shut down computers and played music from the rock band AC/DC, the F-Secure Security Labs website said.

A new worm targeted Iran’s nuclear program, closing down the “automation network” at the Natanz and Fordo facilities, the Internet security site reported, citing an e-mail it said was sent by a scientist inside Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization.

The virus also prompted several of the computers on site to play the song “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC at full volume in the middle of the night, according to the e-mail, part of which is published in English on the website.

F-Secure Security Labs, which is linked to F-Secure Oyj (FSC1V), the Finnish maker of security and cloud software, said that while it was unable to verify the details of the attack described, it had confirmed that the scientist who reported them was sending and receiving the e-mails from within Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization.

Iran’s nuclear program and oil facilities have been subject to a succession of cyber attacks that the Foreign Ministry said in May were launched by hostile governments as part of a broader “soft war.” Iran accuses the U.S. and Israel of trying to sabotage its technological progress. Both countries say Iran’s nuclear activities may have military intent, an allegation that Iran denies.

E-Mail Exchange
Mikko Hypponen, chief security officer at F-Secure Security Labs and the person involved in the correspondence, said he received three e-mails on July 22 from an individual with an aeoi.org.ir e-mail address, receiving replies after he responded. After researching the person’s name on the internet, Hypponen said he found “plenty of nuclear science papers and articles published by someone with this name.”

“I can’t confirm that the person was who he said he was. And I can’t confirm any of the things he said actually happened,” Hypponen wrote in reply to e-mailed questions. “But I can confirm I was emailing with someone who had access to an aeoi.org.ir address.”

Iran has called on the United Nations to condemn organized cyber attacks against nations, the head of Iran’s Information Technology Organization, Ali Hakim Javadi, said today, according to a report by the state-run news channel Press TV. Significant investment is needed for the creation of malware viruses such as Stuxnet or Flame, which previously targeted Iran, indicating that they were not produced by individuals, the Iranian official said.

High Voltage
AC/DC have played “high voltage rock ’n’ roll” since they were formed in 1973 in Australia, according to the band’s website. Their songs were among the loud music played to detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison facility in preparation for interrogations, the Associated Press reported in October 2009, citing the National Security Archive in Washington.

An attack where the infected PCs start playing AC/DC isn’t that likely “unless the attacker really wants the victim to know they are hit,” Hypponen said.

F-Secure Security Labs is involved in analyzing viruses, spyware and spam attacks, according to its website.

To contact the reporter on this story: Ladane Nasseri in Dubai at [email protected]

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Andrew J. Barden at [email protected].

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-25/iran-nuclear-plants-hit-by-virus-pla...

" July 26, 2012 -- Liverpool Echo

Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell arrive for LIPA graduation ceremony in Liverpool

Sir Paul McCartney praised an inspirational teacher whose enthusiasm helped him in his stellar career.

Making an appearance in Liverpool two days before he plays at the London Olympics opening ceremony the former Beatle said English teacher Alan Durband had instilled a love of literature in him as a Liverpool teenager.

He said: "He inspired me which I think later helped me in song writing. I had something behind me that informed some of the songs I was to write. And LIPA has an inspirational group of teachers."

The 70-year-old, who was accompanied by his wife Nancy, was speaking at the LIPA graduation ceremony at the Philharmonic Hall where more 260 students from the UK and more than 15 countries-- including Israel, South Korea and Venezuela -- received awards having completed either foundation certificate or degree programmes.

Seven arts luminaries were also made LIPA Companions, an accolade given for outstanding achievement in the arts and practical contribution to students' learning.

They included choreographer Matthew Bourne and 10CC and Godley and Creme founder Kevin Godley.

The pair were joined by stage and production manager Jason Barnes, UK pantomime producer Michael Harrison, choreographer and creative director Gary Lloyd, sound engineer and sound designer Owen Lewis, and reminiscence arts pioneer Pam Schweitzer.

Victor Greenberg, a promoter of live jazz in Liverpool and one of LIPA's original supporters, was made an Honoured Friend.

Kevin Godley told the graduates: "The world no longer appreciates talent the way it used to. It seems to be more excited by celebrity and gimmickry."

He added: "Honour your talent, always punch above your weight and, most importantly, find your voice." own true unique voice. Be brave enough to keep testing its worth. Don't become part of mediocrity.".


http://themaccareport.com/news/report.htm

" ..... glencar's back on Monday ! "


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" July 28, 2012 -- Macca Report News

Paul tweeted after last night's performance

"Thanks for the great response guys! Tonight was terrific, great, really cool. It was a trip and very exciting. It was a great opening ceremony!"

He then added, "Didn't realise Her Majesty was such a good parachutist!"

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July 28, 2012 -- NZCity

Sir Paul McCartney found freedom in Scotland

Sir Paul McCartney found freedom when he, his wife Linda and their young family moved to Scotland after the break-up of The Beatles.

The legendary musician took his wife Linda and their young children - Heather, Linda's child from a previous rmarriage, and Mary - to their farm on the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland, in the wake of the dissolution of The Beatles to avoid dealing with all the legal problems that arose with the end of the group.

Paul said: "It was a good relief from everything that was going on, after The Beatles had broken up. For me, from the early days in Liverpool right through to the Ed Sullivan show to the big American tours, that had been my life, so when it suddenly ended in disarray, over business things, it was very unpleasant.

"So my thought at the time was, 'Just get away, don't' just sit in all these meetings with people saying, 'You've got to do that, oh no, no...' and it was really miserable and it was the opposite of what The Beatles had been.

"We just got away, Linda and I and took the kids and went to Scotland and found freedom. Freedom to raise our young family. And we suddenly realised how important that was. Otherwise I was, 'See you later love, you raise the kids, I've got to go to some heavy meeting, talk about business,' so we got away."

While they stayed on the farm, Paul and Linda worked on their musical collaboration 'Ram' which he says reflected the peaceful and idyllic background they found themselves in.

He added to BBC Radio6 music: "That was the spirit that 'Ram' was written in, I could go up, over the hills with my guitar, just write a little song, come back and stick it down in my notebook, then go off and record, and we went off to New York and later Los Angeles.

"It was great, it was freedom, so that album sums up the freedom that we were feeling at the time and it think it is reflected in the music."

'Ram' was re-released in May with a number of extra tracks and exclusive content, as well as in a Deluxe Edition Box Set.  "



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" August 2, 2012 -- Daily Mail (UK)
Let It Be!
Sir Paul McCartney and wife Nancy Shevell don't let the rain dampen their spirits as they step out on a romantic stroll

It may have been pouring with rain, but Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell haven't let the wet weather dampen their spirits.

The Beatles legend evidently decided to Let It Be as the couple stepped out for a romantic stroll in London's St John's Wood earlier today.

Strolling arm in arm the husband and wife looked the picture of love as they meandered through the streets with their umbrella.

Despite it being the middle of summer, the couple - who tied the knot in a low-key ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall last October - were dressed more for the winter months due to the inclement weather.

Nancy, 51, looked casual, yet chic, in jeans, chocolate brown leather boots and a chunky-knit navy blue cardigan, with a red gilet to protect her elements.

And despite being a New Yorker, she certainly seemed to be getting into the spirit of the London 2012 Olympic Games by carrying a navy and gold logo-emblazoned bag.

Meanwhile, Sir Paul, 70, looked stylish in a shirt and cardigan combo, jeans, and a smart black wool trenchcoat.

The couple seemed to be having a lovely day as they went about their chores, and were chatting eagerly as they popped into a luxury chemist to stock up on supplies.

Although he is usually able to command fees of hundreds of thousands of pounds for his performances, it was recently revealed Sir Paul was paid just £1 for his appearance at the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony last Friday night.

Alongside a whole host of other big names, including Mike Oldfield, the Arctic Monkeys and Emeli Sande, the musician had agreed to play the show for free, but the inclusion of the minimal fee was deemed necessary to bind his and the other performers' contracts


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August 2, 2012 -- Associated Press

STELLA!

London is the greatest city in the world - and not just when the Olympics are in town, says Stella McCartney, daughter of Beatles legend Paul McCartney.

The fashion designer who created Great Britain's team uniforms - which some say have a tad too much Scottish blue and not enough Welsh red - said the U.K.'s vibrant capital has "a bit of all the world" in it.

"I just love London, I think it has the best of every city I've ever been to ... even with the weather, I still love it," McCartney said Tuesday at a business summit seeking to win a U.K. trade boost from the Olympics.

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You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.

Paul's Cool..............

Joey, why is jb flustered?


That possible U2 Rock Band/Guitar Hero video game never came to fruition, but U2 will be featured in a new video game coming out later this year. Jay-Z (yes, that Jay-Z) is putting together the soundtrack for NBA 2K13 and, according to Billboard, has included U2's "Elevation" as one of the tracks. The game is due in stores on October 2nd.

Both 2K Sports and Billboard got it a bit wrong in that article when it says that U2 has never been featured in a video game before. "Beautiful Day" was included in a 2007 game called Singstar.

There was talk in 2009 that U2 was interested in doing a Rock Band game, but the music game genre has been declining for years and it's not likely to happen at this point.

Joey, why does jb fear U2?


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Joey, doesn't jb realize it can't be puppy dogs and pop sickles all the time?