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Friday, April 28, 2006 12:00 AM

Ask the pilot

Pay extra to avoid long security lines when you fly? Plus: No singing on the way to the airport!
By Patrick Smith

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  • Friday, April 28, 2006 10:28 AM

    The Only Band that Matters

    I think Joe Strummer would be pleased that his songs still stir the ire of "the authorities" after all these years. The moves toward Complete Control taken in the name of security are just what The Clash were warning about.

    BTW, I don't think the song London Calling was much of a commercial hit on the album. That distinction lies with Train in Vain, the insipid disco tune that closed the record. Joe and the lads were so embarassed by it, the song was even listed on the cover of the original release back in '79.

    - Huge Clash Fan

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