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“…’We face a fight for the future of the web,’ says Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt..”
“…One of Google’s most senior executives issued a stark warning tonight that the power of the internet to free some of the world’s most oppressed people risks being overturned by autocratic governments who seek to “Balkanise” the web by controlling … Continue reading
“…PHOTOS: New Rolling Stones Book Reveals ‘All The Crazy Stuff’..”
“..LIFE books has come out with a book on the Stones – similar to the Dylan book covered on May 11. Once again the book is full of amazing pictures – - some that have been well-exposed – some fairly … Continue reading
“…Bernard-Henri Lévy: Kerouac at the Cinema..”
“…I can see myself, with him, talking about one of those books of life – - legendary above all – a source of sustenance for young people refusing the inevitability of an timid existence – - one somehow cracked – … Continue reading
“…MPs lapped up RWC tickets from corporates…”
“…Labour has been left red-faced after the latest disclosure of MPs’ financial interests revealed eight Labour MPs took free tickets and hospitality from SkyCity casino during the Rugby World Cup. Rugby World Cup tickets were the most commonly listed gift … Continue reading
“…NZ ‘obliged’ to allow US access to Dotcom devices..”
“…New Zealand has an international obligation to allow the United States to analyse devices obtained during the raid of Kim Dotcom’s property in January – lawyers for the Crown argued yesterday. Crown lawyer Mark Ruffin told the High Court in … Continue reading
“…Study Finds Fox News Viewers Least Informed Of All Viewers..”
“…Another study has concluded that people who only watch Fox News are less informed than all other news consumers. Researchers at Farleigh Dickinson University updated a study they had conducted in late 2011. That study only sampled respondents from New … Continue reading
“…Robert Moog’s 78th birthday celebrated in Google doodle..”
“…Google has marked the birthday of music pioneer Robert Moog by creating a ‘Doodle’ in the form of an interactive electronic synthesiser which can be played by clicking on its keys using a cursor. Although musical synthesisers already existed, Moog … Continue reading
“…Cannes 2012: Holy Motors – review..” (ed:..it gets five stars..)
“..Leos Carax’s experimental odyssey is barking mad, weightless and euphoric – – it’s what we have all come to Cannes for..” go to source/story>>> Cannes 2012: Holy Motors – review | Film | guardian.co.uk.
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“…Hideo Kojima: video game drop-out – interview part 1..”
“…On the 25th anniversary of the genesis of his game series Metal Gear – - creator Hideo Kojima reflects on a career spent battling the stigma of working in video games – -in the first of a two-part interview..” go … Continue reading
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“…Piers Morgan told me how to hack a phone – says Jeremy Paxman..”
“…Presenter tells Leveson inquiry former Mirror editor teased Ulrika Jonsson about private conversations she had..” go to source/story>>> Piers Morgan told me how to hack a phone, says Jeremy Paxman | Media | guardian.co.uk.
“…Kim Dotcom In Tears As Police Raid Recounted..”
“..Internet millionaire Kim Dotcom fled in tears following a dramatic session at the High Court in Auckland yesterday. Proceedings became too much for the piracy-accused as his lawyer recounted the police raids on his home in January, during a judicial … Continue reading
“…Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg accused of misleading investors..”
“…Law firm Robbins Geller co-ordinating class lawsuit alleging that Facebook and its bankers cut their revenue growth forecasts..” go to source/story>>> Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg accused of misleading investors | Technology | guardian.co.uk.
“…Hands on With So.cl, Microsoft’s ‘Experimental’ Social Search Network..”
“..But is So.cl the next Facebook, Twitter or even, Google+? We spent some hands-on time with Microsoft’s new social network to find out. The short answer: No. But So.cl does offer some unique features that if done right – - … Continue reading
“…Kimbra’s Album Vows Soars on US Debut…”
“…Hamilton singer Kimbra’s plans for US domination have started brilliantly, as she debuted at #3 on the American iTunes album chart and garnered glowing reviews. The album, Vows, was also sitting at #19 on Amazon’s hot new releases list. The … Continue reading
“…Six degrees of sports sleaze…”
“..Cubs fans aren’t alone. What horrible right-wing (or criminal) cause is your favorite team connected to?..” go to source/story>>> Six degrees of sports sleaze – Sports – Salon.com.
“…The Sellout of the Ivory Tower – and the Crash of 2008 (Excerpt)..”
“…Many people who saw my documentary film about the 2008 economic crisis, Inside Job, found that the most surprising, and disturbing, portion of the film was its revelation of widespread conflicts of interest in universities, think tanks, and among prominent … Continue reading
“…Facebook Share Price Plunges Again: Valuation Doubts Rise As Social Network’s Stock Takes Big Hit…”
“…Facebook’s shares fell again on Tuesday – leaving them down nearly one-third from Friday’s highs – - as questions mounted over the company’s financial prospects – and its ability to grow fast enough to meet the hype surrounding its stock…” … Continue reading
“…Spotify NZ launches today…”
“..A legal music streaming site which allows subscribers to access more than 16 million songs is being launched today in New Zealand. After much hype, the announcement finally came today that music provider Spotify, in partnership with wireless music manufacturer … Continue reading
“…New app identifies faces in photos…”
“..Imagine taking a snapshot of a group of friends and having your smartphone instantly reveal the identity of everyone in the photo. A new iPhone app called KLiK performs real-time facial recognition to automatically identify and tag friends in photos. … Continue reading
“…Downloading fine: $675,000 for 30 songs…”
“…A former Boston University student who was ordered to pay US$675,000 (NZ$879,703) for illegally downloading and sharing 30 songs on the Internet says he will continue fighting the penalty – - despite the Supreme Court’s refusal on Monday (local time) … Continue reading
“…Review: Diablo III Was Worth 12 Years of Hell…”
“…Cross another winner of multiple Vaporware Awards off the list: – - After many long years Diablo III is finally available. Blizzard has clearly aimed to capture everything people loved about Diablo III’s 12-year-old predecessor – - the addictive dungeon-raiding … Continue reading
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“…The Terrifying Ways Google Is Destroying Your Privacy…”
“…Google appears to have morphed from a corporation that proclaims, “Don’t be evil” – - to one insisting that users “Join the Borg.”…” go to source/story>>> The Terrifying Ways Google Is Destroying Your Privacy | Civil Liberties | AlterNet.
“…The Best Late Night Clips of the Week…” (video/photos..)
“..President Obama’s big gay marriage announcement continued to dominate the news this week – thanks in part to Newsweek’s “First Gay President” cover. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert were on vacation – but Conan O’Brien in particular picked up the … Continue reading
“…15 Kristen Wiig ‘SNL’ Sketches We’ll Never Forget…” (video..)
“..Kristen Wiig made her final appearance as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend after seven impressive years on the show. It’s no contest that she has been one of the most prolific and talented cast members … Continue reading
“…Leap Gesture Control Is An Accurate – Affordable – Touchless Control For Computers…” (video..)
“…San Francisco-startup Leap Motion has unveiled its eagerly-anticipated first product offering: – - It’s called the Leap – it’s the size of a thumb drive – – and for just $70 it will enable you to completely control your computer … Continue reading
“…The village that made its own movie…”
“…When Guy Browning wanted to make a film – - he got the whole of the Oxfordshire village of Kingston Bagpuize to help – – as financiers extras – and even stars..” go to source/story>>> The village that made its … Continue reading
“..Sigur Rós – Valtari: album stream..”
“..Be among the first to hear the new album from Sigur Rós..” go to source/story>>> Sigur Rós – Valtari: exclusive album stream | Music | guardian.co.uk.
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“…Revealed: types and quantities of drugs seized by police at UK music festivals…”
“..Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act provide a unique insight into changing patterns of drug use at British music festivals…” go to source/story>>> Revealed: types and quantities of drugs seized by police at UK music festivals | Society … Continue reading
“…Duncan Garner makes shock exit..”
“…TV3 political editor Duncan Garner has walked out of weekend news show The Nation over a dispute with executive producer Richard Harman. Garner was due to interview Education Minister Hekia Parata on Saturday morning – but unexpectedly quit 24 hours … Continue reading
“…Behold: the Marvel Avengers Assemble 3D experience | Charlie Brooker..”
“…It’s as good as superhero films are ever likely to get – - which is excellent news – - because they can stop making them now..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Behold: the Marvel Avengers Assemble 3D experience | Charlie Brooker … Continue reading
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“…Robin Gibb Dead: Bee Gees Singer Dies At 62..”
“…Robin Gibb, Bee Gees singer and co-founder, has died at the age of 62 – according to Rolling Stone. The musician had been battling cancer…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Robin Gibb Dead: Bee Gees Singer Dies At 62.
“…Mr Facebook – who do you think you are?…”
“…The big question to ask about Facebook – and whether it is worth the astronomical $100bn price tag – - is not what it is today – but what it is going to become. As it exists now, Facebook is … Continue reading
“…Pathetic fantasist or Nazi spy? – The mysterious Mrs O’Grady..”
“…She was the only British woman sentenced to death for treason during the Second World War. Now a new book revisits her bizarre case..” go to source/story>>> Pathetic fantasist or Nazi spy? The mysterious Mrs O’Grady – This Britain – … Continue reading
“..Will nobody mourn the death of classical music?..”
“…Even 20 or 30 years ago, the great history of art music was something of general interest and respect. Now, it has turned into at best a specialist interest – - and at worst something to move people along rapidly … Continue reading
“…Joe Strummer: The angry young man who grew up…”
“..The leader of The Clash was the spokesman for a generation. But what was Joe Strummer really like? To mark the 10th anniverary of his death, his widow reveals the truth behind the legend – – and how the angry … Continue reading
“…Male grooming: The movie…”
“…From beard contests to ball cream – - Morgan Spurlock’s “Mansome” goofs through modern-day male narcissism..” go to source/story>>> Male grooming: The movie – Documentaries – Salon.com.
“…Book Review: 99 Nights With the 99 Percent…”
“…“Most lucky reporters get to see one major movement in their lifetime,” Chris Faraone wrote in early October 2011. “Occupy is shaping up to be the most intense beast I’ve ever witnessed.” At that time, Faraone was in southern Florida, … Continue reading
“…Recording U2′s Achtung Baby & Zooropa…”
“…Young Irish engineer Robbie Adams played an important part in the recording of U2′s popular and critically-acclaimed albums Achtung Baby and Zooropa. Here he gives PAUL TINGEN a fascinating insight into the exciting and unorthodox recording methods they used..” go … Continue reading
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“…The 5 Most Annoying Kids on TV…”
“…3. Manny — Modern Family I know, I know — this one is controversial, but hear me out. Sure, Manny’s “old soul, young body” gimmick is adorable in small segments:- – playing parent at Haley’s party – trading fake stock … Continue reading
“…Taxpayers’ millions poured down free-to-air gurgler..”
“…TVNZ7 IS an awful channel – which is why no one watched it – and why the Government did not want to fund it. Peter Dunne can rail about insulting the intelligence of the TV-watching public – but no one … Continue reading