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What a month. BP's oil spill still gushing in the Gulf, a toxic smell rising from the Basi-Virk trial in Vancouver, and a gusher of sleaze flowing past the gargoyles on the Parliament buildings, as MPs from all four parties locked arms to prevent inspection of their finances.

LAS CRUCES - The people who've been putting on the Vans Warped Tour for the last 16 years like to call it "punk rock summer camp," a nod to the punk, ska, power pop, metal and other musical variations that have been showcased on its multiple stages over the years.

Monkey See chats about Renee Fleming's pop/rock project with a little help from the classical department at NPR Music.

Music lovers will have their choice of style as Art Ambush holds a montage of diverse bands in the upcoming week. Foxy Shazam will headline Saturday's show, which will also feature The A.K.A.'s, Dr. Manhattan and Cute As A Button.

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