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“…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
“…Inside Apple’s Hidden Factories. Finally…”
“…Almost everyone I know owns something made by Apple – - and while most of us spend a fair bit of time obsessing about our gadgets — – which apps are worth paying for? Is Siri useful or annoying? — … Continue reading
“…The strange, spiritual life of Leo Tolstoy…”
“…An unconventional new biography focuses on the great writer’s work as a philosopher and activist…” go to source/story>>> The strange, spiritual life of Leo Tolstoy – Biography – Salon.com.
todays’ musical-treat (local/nz) – gin wigmore – black sheep…
google analytics tells me whoar is read in 91 countries.. ..so most of you wouldn’t have yet found gin wigmore… ..she is a current star here in new zealand.. ..and as you will see.. …she is someone special.. ..with a … Continue reading
“…Mind Control - Weapon of Mass Persuasion: Video…”
“…Those who manipulate the unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested – largely by men we have … Continue reading
“…President Obama Sings Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together,’ Sales Jump 490%…”
“…Who knew the President would be a one-man stimulus package for the music industry? A day after President Obama sang a bit of Al Green’s classic “Let’s Stay Together” from the podium at a January 19th fundraising event in Harlem … Continue reading
writer writing on somali pirates – is kidnapped by somali pirates…
“…A writer and travel journalist from Manhattan Beach, Calif. has been kidnapped by Somali pirates while doing research on a book about piracy. According to Somalia Report, who first reported the kidnapping, 15 men in two Land Cruisers abducted Michael … Continue reading
“…Wild Orchid Flowers Captivate And Inspire…” (photos..)
“…Confucius called them the “king of fragrant plants,” – and John Ruskin condemned them as “prurient apparitions.” Across the centuries, orchids have captivated us with their elaborate exoticism – their powerful perfumes – and their sublime seductiveness. But the disquieting … Continue reading
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“…Monty Python team set for film reunion…”
“…Terry Jones, the Python who oversaw Life of Brian – - to direct ‘sci-fi farce’ in which remaining comics voice a group of aliens..” go to source/story>>> Monty Python team set for film reunion with Absolutely Anything | Film | … Continue reading
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“…The model, the yacht, the fat bloke … Kim Dotcom understands the internet…”
“…The founder of Megaupload carefully controlled his image. So what does this picture tell us about the man and his business?…” go to source/story>>> The model, the yacht, the fat bloke … Kim Dotcom understands the internet | Jonathan Jones … Continue reading
“…Umberto Eco: ‘It’s culture, not war, that cements European identity’…”
“…The writer and semiologist advocates a sexual revolution to make us all ‘European…” go to source/story>>> Umberto Eco: ‘It’s culture, not war, that cements European identity’ | World news | guardian.co.uk.
“…Twitter faces censorship backlash…”
“…Users of social network critical of new system that can censor tweets on a country-by-country basis..” go to source/story>>> Twitter faces censorship backlash | Technology | guardian.co.uk.
“…Kim Dotcom…”
“…Until his arrest and remand in custody last week, many New Zealanders had never heard of Kim Dotcom. The 38-year-old founder of the file sharing company Megaupload is a flamboyant character with a taste for luxury cars and expensive toys … Continue reading
“…Paula Deen: Populist Cook or Diabetic Scam Artist?…”
“…By now you’ve probably heard about the controversy surrounding Paula Deen – - the southern cook whose butter-soaked, sugar-fueled meals and home-grown style made her a hit on the Food Network. Since admitting to having contracted Type 2 diabetes three … Continue reading