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“..Chekhov’s story mirrors Russia’s own..”
“..V.S. Pritchett’s brilliant biography captures the humanity of both its subject and his writing..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Chekhov’s story mirrors Russia’s own – Salon.com.
“..Jerry Lewis On Female Comedians: ‘I Cannot Sit And Watch A Lady Diminish Her Qualities’..”
“..In 1998, Lewis famously said that watching women do comedy “sets me back a bit” – - and that he has trouble with the notion of would-be mothers as comedians. Asked Thursday if he had changed his mind at all … Continue reading
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“..Eoin Colfer’s top 10 villains..”
“..The Artemis Fowl author picks his favourite fictional nasties – from Bond baddies and comic book creeps – - to classic counts and captains..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Eoin Colfer’s top 10 villains | Children’s books | guardian.co.uk.
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“..Amazon introduces fan fiction publishing platform..”
“..Kindle Worlds will pay writers up to 35 percent of net revenue from e-book sales..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Amazon introduces fan fiction publishing platform – Salon.com.
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“..Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” music video..”
(..ed:..this is a mash-up of daft punks’ new ditty.. ..and dance-footage from the 60′s tv show..’soul train’.. ..and it works really well..) (cont..) go to source/story>>> Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” music video – Boing Boing.
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“..Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” music video..”
“..Somebody leaked the video for Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky!” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” music video – Boing Boing.
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“..How Coca-Cola’s Ruthless Business Tactics Created a Despicable Global Powerhouse..”
(ed:..a review of a book detailing the ‘ugly history’ of coca-cola..) (cont..) go to source/story>>> How Coca-Cola’s Ruthless Business Tactics Created a Despicable Global Powerhouse | Alternet.
“..Not I – review..”
“..When the actor Billie Whitelaw was first given the script for Not I – legend has it she told Beckett: “You’ve finally done it – you’ve written the unlearnable – - and you’ve written the unplayable.” Of course Whitelaw famously … Continue reading
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“..Welcome to the jungle: The definitive oral history of ’80s metal..”
“..Mötley Crüe – Slash – Lita Ford – Dokken – and more – – share the wildest stories from the heyday of L.A.’s Sunset Strip..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Welcome to the jungle: The definitive oral history of ’80s metal … Continue reading
“..Unheard Clash recordings to be released..”
“..Unreleased recordings from the first ever recording session by punk pioneers The Clash are to finally see the light of day. The tracks – along with other early studio sessions and unseen footage from shows at the start of their … Continue reading
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“..Hip Hop Family Tree – Compton – Lonzo Williams – and the Wreckin’ Cru..”
(a history of hip-hop – in comic-form..) (cont..) go to source/story>>> Brain Rot: Hip Hop Family Tree, Compton, Lonzo Williams and the Wreckin’ Cru – Boing Boing.
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“..Larry David Looks Unrecognizable In ‘Clear History’ Teaser Trailer..” (video..)
“..Larry David looks downright unrecognizable in a new teaser trailer for his upcoming HBO movie “Clear History.” Cruising down the highway sporting shoulder-length hair and a long, scraggly beard – - the “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator looks like … Continue reading
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“..Does George Michael have a problem with cars?..”
“..The star was hospitalised following an accident on the M1 which saw him tumbling out of his car at 70mph. Of course – it’s not the first time he’s had a mishap involving a motor vehicle..” (cont..) (ed:..this is car-crash … Continue reading
“..Garry Winogrand’s classic and unseen photographs – gallery..”
“..Garry Winogrand is seen by many as the father of American street photography. His output was so prolific – he left many images unseen in his lifetime – on contact sheets and thousands of undeveloped rolls of film. The best … Continue reading
“..Microsoft unveils Xbox One console – live blog..”
“..Microsoft is showing off its new rival to Sony’s Playstation 4 – - in first major revamp of Xbox since 2005. Follow coverage here..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Microsoft unveils Xbox One console – live blog | Technology | guardian.co.uk.
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katchafire are touring america..(video..)
“..The all- Maori-band from Hamilton kicked off in Hawaii on April 4 – in support of their Best So Far album – - which peaked at No 4 on Billboard magazine’s reggae charts..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Katchafire already Bears’ … Continue reading
comment:..a passing thought..the eagles still stink..!
ed:..i have this special on the eagles going in the background..on prime.. ..and it has become an exercise in just how more bored can i get.. ..it’s no wonder they became such a symbol of all that was swept away … Continue reading
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“..Ray Manzarek – founding member of The Doors – dies of cancer at 74..”
“..Legendary rock keyboardist Ray Manzarek – a founding member of The Doors – has died of bile duct cancer. He was 74. In a statement from his publicist – word that he died at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim – … Continue reading
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“..The 10 Best children’s activity books..”
“..secret weapons – to beat boredom..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> The 10 Best children’s activity books – Life & Style – The Independent.
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“..How we made: Richard Branson and Mike Oldfield on Tubular Bells..”
“..Virgin Records founder Richard Branson and composer Mike Oldfield recall how a leftfield offering by a bedroom genius kickstarted the Virgin empire..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> How we made: Richard Branson and Mike Oldfield on Tubular Bells | Music | … Continue reading
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“..Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling Critique the Press..”
“..“There are laws to protect the freedom of the press’s speech – - but none that are worth anything to protect the people from the press.” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling Critique the Press | Brain … Continue reading
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“..The Letter with Which Adrienne Rich Became the Only Person to Turn Down the National Medal of Arts..”
“..Anyone familiar with my work from the early Sixties on knows that I believe in art’s social presence — – as breaker of official silences – as voice for those whose voices are disregarded – and as a human birthright. … Continue reading
“..How to Make the Perfect Cup of Tea: 11 Golden Rules from George Orwell..” (audio: orwell speaking..)
“..“One strong cup of tea is better than twenty weak ones. All true tea lovers not only like their tea strong – - but like it a little stronger with each year that passes.” (cont..) go to source/story>>> How to … Continue reading
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“..Advice on Courage and the Creative Life..” (audio..)
“..“Imagine immensities – don’t compromise – and don’t waste time.” The essay – which explores such existential skills as living with uncertainty – embracing the unfamiliar – allowing for not knowing – - and cultivating what John Keats has famously … Continue reading
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“..First look: The Coens’ marvelous folk-music odyssey..”
“..Cannes: Oscar Isaac’s breakout performance drives the Coens’ arch – magical portrait – - of pre-Dylan Greenwich Village..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> First look: The Coens’ marvelous folk-music odyssey – Salon.com.
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“..Coming soon: 3D film reaches new heights as latest technology brings Sir Edmund and Tenzing Norgay’s historic 1953 Everest ascent to life..”
“..New footage will be merged with film and photographs of the 1953 expedition – taken by George Lowe..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Coming soon: 3D film reaches new heights as latest technology brings Sir Edmund and Tenzing Norgay’s historic 1953 … Continue reading
“..The Best Sci-Fi Cars Of All Time..”
(..a top five..) go to source/story>>> The Best Sci-Fi Cars Of All Time.
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ed:..bugger..!..another concert i wish i’d gone to..bobby womack has a magic night in auckland..
“..Dressed in a red (what looked like) vinyl suit and cap – when Bobby Womack took the stage he could easily be mistaken for any modern day pop star. Bordering on 70 years old – there was a question mark … Continue reading
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“..The 10 best music documentaries..”
“..As films about Ginger Baker and the Stone Roses are released – - here’s our pick of the movies in which film-makers focus on the drama behind the songs..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> The 10 best music documentaries | Film … Continue reading
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“..How a barn full of old books became a web wonder..”
“..William Pryor – a descendant of Darwin – reminisces about skinny-dipping with Syd Barrett – - and explains why his online second-hand book business is booming..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Bookbarn International: How a barn full of old books became … Continue reading
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“..JD Salinger’s secret life exposed in new documentary..”
“..JD Salinger – the elusive author of The Catcher in the Rye – was one of America’s most famous recluses – and guarded his private life with fanatical dedication. Yet even he might have been impressed by the immense efforts … Continue reading
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“..Daft Punk: Together in electric dreams..”
“..What was it like to work on the year’s biggest album? Six of the big-name collaborators on Daft Punk’s record tell..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Daft Punk: Together in electric dreams – Features – Art – The Independent.
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todays’ musical-treat:..david bowie..
(ed:..this is a vhi storytellers episode on david bowie.. ..and it is 44 mins long.. ..and it has bowie with a westie-look..his bogan/hoodie-phase..which i hadn’t seen before..) go to source/story>>> David Bowie – VH1 Storytellers – full – YouTube.
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“..Cannes: The 10 hottest movies..”
“..From Sofia Coppola’s “Bling Ring” – to Ryan Gosling’s latest..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Cannes: The 10 hottest movies – Salon.com.
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“..Amazing old HOWTO book..”
“..My mom recently found and scanned this fantastic family heirloom – - a 1917 edition of “Lee’s Priceless Recipes – A Collection of Famous Formulas and Simple Methods For Farmers – Dairymen – Housekeepers – Mechanics – Manufacturers – Druggists … Continue reading
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“..Gordon Ramsey’s worst nightmare: A restaurant he cannot save..”
“..It was Gordon’s least successful makeover. In 81 episodes of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares – he’s brought his unique blend of judgement – condemnation – encouragement – and shouting – to 81 failing restaurants in the States – - and … Continue reading
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“..Is Marx still relevant?..”
“..The 19th-century thinker identified exploitation – - and questioned the automatic self-regulation of a capitalist economy..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Is Marx still relevant? | Books | The Guardian.
“..Paisley Underground: the 1980s LA psychedelic scene that inspired Prince..”
“..Bands such as the Dream Syndicate – the Long Ryders – and the Bangles – - created a sound that so influenced Prince – he named his label and studio after it..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Paisley Underground: the 1980s … Continue reading
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“..Sci-fi tribes: from Trekkies to Browncoats..”
“..After police were called to break up Star Wars and Doctor Who enthusiasts at the Norwich Sci-Fi and Film convention – - it’s best to know your fandoms to avoid similar intergalactic clashes..” (ed:..this one has had me bellowing with … Continue reading
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“..Tom Waits – through the lens of photographer Anton Corbijn..”
“..Portraits of Tom Waits taken over the past 35 years join the musician’s own strangely surreal and revealing images – in a sumptuous new photobook..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Tom Waits – through the lens of photographer Anton Corbijn | … Continue reading
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