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“…Michelle Obama on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno – video…”
“…Michelle Obama appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on the night of the Florida primary – speaking about topics ranging from life at the White House to Mitt Romney’s singing. Charming and popular with the American public – … Continue reading
“…Charlie Brooker in Tokyo: ‘In Japan geeks are comfortably mainstream’..”
“…Video game aficionado Charlie Brooker makes a pilgrimage to Japan – a mecca for electronics, games and comics – - and feels right at home among Tokyo’s unfathomable futuristic madness…” go to source/story>>> Charlie Brooker in Tokyo: ‘In Japan geeks … Continue reading
“…Brian Rudman: Dotcom raid threat to sovereignty…”
“…As far as issues of sovereignty are concerned, the ownership of a handful of remote dairy farms is of much less concern to me than the thought of the world’s only super-power – dialling up the local Auckland police – … Continue reading
“…Neil Young: Jobs shared desire for better sound…”
“…Legendary rocker Neil Young took his campaign for higher-fidelity digital sound to a technology conference yesterday – saying a giant of the industry was on his side: the late Steve Jobs. Young said the Apple co-founder was such a fan … Continue reading
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“…Richest Aussie stuns media as she buys big stake in Fairfax…”
“..Australia’s richest person, mining magnate Gina Rinehart, has sent shock waves through the nation’s media- – with a move on Fairfax that could give her close to 15 per cent of the group. Although politicians, unions and media have played … Continue reading
“…Director James Cameron pays $20m for NZ properties…”
“…Film giant James Cameron has bought more than 1000 hectares of land in remote South Wairarapa – with a view to moving there “indefinitely” with his family. He is believed to have paid about $20 million for two large rural … Continue reading
“…Apple’s Ethical Blindness…”
“…The New York Times is presenting a series of important articles by Charles Duhigg and Keith Bradsher on Apple’s overwhelming reliance on foreign suppliers. The first article (“How the U.S. Lost Out on iPhone Work”: January 21, 2012) was driven … Continue reading
“…Anonymous And The War Over The Internet (Part II)…”
“…This is the second part of a two-part series on Anonymous – the amorphous Internet group that has emerged as a force in global affairs. In the first part, we track Anonymous’ transition from pranks to politics. In this installment … Continue reading
“…The Hobbit casting call shut down after 3,000 extras turn up…”
“…Police are called to auditions for Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings follow-up – after overwhelming numbers spark safety fears..” go to source/story>>> The Hobbit casting call shut down after 3,000 extras turn up | Film | guardian.co.uk.
new foo-fighters vid…
“…When Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters rocked Auckland last December he promised the gig would be eternalised in the band’s next music video. With today’s video premiere of These Days – dubbed by the singer his favourite song he … Continue reading
“…Tourism gold? – Olympics set to lose Britain billions..”
“…Organisers accused of scaring off visitors by creating damaging spike in hotel rates…” go to source/story>>> Tourism gold? Olympics set to lose Britain billions – Olympics – Sport – The Independent.
“…MegaUpload user data set for deletion…”
“…The companies that store the data of millions of MegaUpload users plan to start deleting their accounts as early as Thursday. The site was shut down Jan. 19 following the arrest of seven men, including the company’s founder Kim Dotcom, … Continue reading
“…Anonymous And The War Over The Internet…”
“..This article is the first in a two-part series tracing the development of the amorphous online community known as Anonymous – - pranksters who have become a force in global affairs…” go to source/story>>> Anonymous And The War Over The … Continue reading
“…Jonathan Franzen warns ebooks are corroding values…”
“…Freedom author tells festival audience that the ‘impermanence’ of ebooks is incompatible with enduring principles…” go to source/story>>> Jonathan Franzen warns ebooks are corroding values | Books | guardian.co.uk.
“…Gordon Brown to publish predictions for 2025…”
“..Subtitled ‘Shaping a New Future’ – - the former prime minister’s book will outline his view of where the world is heading..” go to source/story>>> Gordon Brown to publish predictions for 2025 | Books | guardian.co.uk.
“…Paul McCartney – Kisses on the Bottom: exclusive album stream…”
(ed:..if you are into paul..?…paul-curious..?) go to source/story>>> Paul McCartney – Kisses on the Bottom: exclusive album stream | Music | guardian.co.uk.
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“…Concert review: Laneway 2012 at Silo Park…”
“…It was the biggest and best Laneway yet. And yesterday, on the Auckland waterfront, if you walked past the buskers, the Anniversary Day Regatta crowds and the nearby seafood festival – the indie music extravaganza was the last, loudest and … Continue reading
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todays’ musical-treat (local/nz) -toy love (chris knox) – “pull down the shades”
(ed:..i couldn’t find a live-vid with decent sound.. ..but this is such a great song… ..i feel i should bring it to your attention anyway…)
todays’ musical-treat – sly & the family stone – everyday people medley ..
sly & the family stone..(ed:..this is them in 1969…)
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“…26 Facts About the Awful Conditions Where Your Gadgets are Made…”
“…Breaking down what we know about Foxconn – - the massive factory in China where workers manufacture popular products like iPhones and iPads…” go to source/story>>> 26 Facts About the Awful Conditions Where Your Gadgets are Made | | AlterNet.
“…Showbusiness’s last secret: actors who daren’t leave the closet…”
“…Equity calls for charter to protect performers – – as one in four admits covering up homosexuality..” go to source/story>>> Showbusiness’s last secret: actors who daren’t leave the closet – News – People – The Independent.
“…This Album Saves Lives: Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International..”
“…Almost never will more than 80 artists unite to support one cause – let alone create, pay for and donate 76 original tracks to raise money for it – - but when the cause is Amnesty International and when the … Continue reading
“…Oprah Winfrey’s Style Evolution..” (photos..)
(ed:.frock shock..! ..and there really are some shockers.. ..and as recently as that green number from last year..) go to source/story>>> Oprah Winfrey’s Style Evolution (PHOTOS).
“…Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam – review…” | Art and design | The Observer
“…The hajj – the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca – is very much a growth industry. In 1932, 20,000 pilgrims made the symbolic journey – the fifth pillar of Islamic obligation. This year the faithful will number more than … Continue reading
“…The 10 best last lines – in pictures…”
“…As Casablanca turns 70 – - we select the finest movie pay-offs…” go to source/story>>> The 10 best last lines – in pictures | Culture | The Observer.
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“…Picasso, Tate, 1960: the world’s first ‘art blockbuster’..”
“…Before 1960, Pablo Picasso and modernism were more often lampooned than loved in this country.(Britain..) But all that changed when the Tate’s huge Picasso exhibition caused a sensation – - and changed the course of British art for ever..” (cont…) … Continue reading
“…Digital culture free to all…”
“…The commercial software industry will tell you that free software is riddled with spyware, adware and viruses. Well, they would, wouldn’t they? But the fact is, there are no guarantees. You’ll discover this if you ever read the EULAs (does … Continue reading
“…The Winter of Our Discontent…”
“…If you’ve been reading “Altercation” for a long time, then you may have heard my argument that I prefer Shaw to Shakespeare – - (and not that it’s relevant, Mozart to Beethoven). That argument didn’t look so great last weekend … Continue reading
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“…Amazon’s Hit Man…”
“…Amazon could be an unstoppable competitor to big publishing houses. If history is any guide, Bezos, who declined to comment for this story – doesn’t care whether he loses money on books for the larger cause of stocking the Kindle … Continue reading
“…The Mercenary Techie Who Troubleshoots for Drug Dealers and Jealous Lovers…”
“…A while ago, a twenty-something geek we’ll call Martin arranged a meeting with some potential clients in an an unusual place: the sidewalk across the street from a police precinct on Manhattan’s West Side. “I do a lot of shit … Continue reading
“…The 5 Most Offensive Celebrity Endorsements…”
“…Celebrities really should have turned down these endorsements – - for our sake and theirs…” go to source/story>>> The 5 Most Offensive Celebrity Endorsements | Culture | AlterNet.
“…Right-Wing Lunacy: The Shameless Lies Conservative Media Tell Their Audience…”
“…From Social Security hysteria to “Obamacare” madness – - right-wing propaganda is increasingly divorced from reality…” go to source/story>>> Right-Wing Lunacy: The Shameless Lies Conservative Media Tell Their Audience | Tea Party and the Right | AlterNet.
“…’Don’t Think’: A Look At The Chemical Brothers’ Concert Film…”
“…Watching “Don’t Think” – which Smith contends is an entirely different type of concert film – - was a nice reminder that there is well-paced, industrial electronic dance music with fans that aren’t all under the age of 25. Watching … Continue reading
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“…J.D. Salinger’s Untold Stories: Tales Of A Recluse…”
“…When it came to his work, J.D. Salinger was the ultimate control-freak. He strove for perfection in his writing and sought complete power over its presentation. He ordered his photo be removed from the dust jacket of “The Catcher in … Continue reading
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“…Rock And Roll: Best Novelty Songs For Post 50s…”
“…Here’s the countdown of the top 10 rock ‘n’ roll novelty songs…” go to source/story>>> Pat Gallagher: Rock And Roll: Best Novelty Songs For Post 50s.
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“…The Death of Mao…”
“…On 12 May 2008, a devastating earthquake ripped apart Wenchuan county in Sichuan province, southwest China. Military and civilian rescuers arrived swiftly at the scene, saving countless lives. Although more than 68,000 people died – the number of fatalities could … Continue reading
“…Occupy! Scenes from Occupied America…”
“..A welcome document of the Occupy movement…” go to source/story>>> Occupy! Scenes from Occupied America by Astra Taylor, Keith Gessen et al – review | Books | The Guardian.
“…Elmore Leonard: the great American novelist…”
“…Leonard is regarded as the greatest American crime writer – surpassing even Raymond Chandler. But it is time to drop the qualification of genre…” go to source/story>>> Elmore Leonard: the great American novelist | Books | The Guardian.
“…Herald on Sunday Editorial: The disquieting Dotcom case…”
“…Some 76 officers, six times as many as took out Osama bin Laden, swooped – a lot more than are deployed against allegedly desperate homegrown criminals – except perhaps for terrorists in Te Urewera. The police also used two black … Continue reading
“…Kim Dotcom In Porn Wrangle…”
“..Although Zada was “violently against those who steal other people’s property without compensating them” – his personal dealings with Dotcom had been amicable – - and amid their legal wrangling the German giant had even invited Zada to visit his … Continue reading