Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Lipps, Inc.

As a disco hit and the one-time entrance music for the Islamic Republic of Iran, 'Funkytown' by Lipps, Inc. managed to help keep disco music alive and well before its demise a couple of years later.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai, 1997)

A Michel Gondry-style approach to filming 'Virtual Insanity' earned Jonathan Glazer his early stripes as a director, well before he'd go on to even greater things.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Bobby "Boris" Pickett

As one of the very first one-hit wonders, 'Monster Mash' still manages to become synonymous with listeners of this generation, even if it is largely terrible.

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Sound Screen: Spotify Sunday - One Hit Wonderland 1-20

To look back over my first 20 outings of One Hit Wonderland (with 37 written to date), I put together a playlist featuring every single one of these smash hits. It';s a labour of love, with links to every song's article.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Star Ballay Rewarded by WPSL for On-Field Efforts

The New Jersey Blaze is very happy to reveal that one of the organization's players has made the final list for All-East Conference honors as selected by the Women's Premier Soccer League.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel, 1986)

As one of MTV's favourite videos, 'Sledgehammer' proved to be an excellent outing for Peter Gabriel - in fact, it was probably the highlight of his career.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Midfielder Takes All-East Conference Honors

The Millburn Magic are extremely proud to report that Laura Kurash has proved her value in both the team and league after being awarded All-East Conference honors by the Women's Premier Soccer League.

Full story here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Joe Dolce

'Shaddap You Face' was a music sensation in the UK and Australia, allowing singer Joe Dolce to keep a big competitor from hitting number one in March 1981.

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Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - This Too Shall Pass (OK Go, 2010)

While debates will rage on for years over whether or not this is the band's best video effort, 'This Too Shall Pass' is still the one that leaves the biggest impression.

I explain why here.

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Teletubbies

While they didn't manage to cling on for the Christmas number one in 1997, the Teletubbies still managed two weeks at the top.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials U20s Enjoy Excellent First Season in US Club Soccer Leagues

The Morris County Colonials U20s team has proved that young talent in New Jersey continues to be remarkably impressive, as the team went unbeaten over their regular season and continued to the regional semi-finals of the US Club Soccer National Adult Leagues.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze U20 Men's Team Proves Worth in Strong League

The New Jersey Blaze U20 men's team has fought hard in a tough new league to prove that the organization has depth at all levels. Led by head coach Ricky Duggal, the Blaze were faced with a new-look US Soccer National Adult League to test their strength and skill.

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New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Magic Happy with Future Despite Tough 2011 Campaign

The Millburn Magic were unable to record their third successive trip to the playoffs this season, amid a struggle against top-quality opposition in the new East Mid-Atlantic division of the WPSL.

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Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Los del Rio

A long-time favourite of lazy DJs and drunken party hosts, 'Macarena' managed to break records and still manages to hold on to a couple now.

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leedsuncut.co.uk: Kirkstall Abbey - Leeds' Most Beautiful Asset

To kick off August 2011 for my portfolio, I celebrate my 500th article by tackling something I recently photographed: Kirkstall Abbey. It's a beautiful place; I decided to submit it to leedsuncut.co.uk, an upcoming site with a lot of promise.

Click here to read more and see some snaps. The full set is here on my Flickr account.