“Map of Tasmania”, an extremely catchy song about female pubic hair by Amanda Palmer (featuring The Young Punx) , from her new album Goes Down Under which comes out January 21st. via SPIN Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Laughing Squid Discovery Date : 14/01/2011 21:58 Number of articles : 5
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Cutting up the credit cards is probably the greenest thing anyone could do but sometimes, buying new stuff—or patronizing a favorite restaurant —is necessary. When those times come, there’s no reason to feel guilty—especially when choosing a company that respects the environment as much as the bottom line…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image: Dr. Wile A major European study has examined huge amounts of historical tree ring data, and has found that there’s a link between the rise and fall of European civilizations and major shifts in the climate in which they were situated. The findings go back 2,500 years, and documents the conditions in which empires found prosperity, and in which declines came to pass. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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TUNIS, Tunisia – Violent anti-government protests drove Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali from power Friday after 23 years of iron-fisted rule, as anger over soaring unemployment and corruption spilled into the streets. Thousands of demonstrators from all walks of life mobbed the capital of Tunis to demand Ben Ali’s ouster, the culmination of weeks of protests that have swept the country. Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi went on state television to announce that he is assuming power in this North African nation known for its wide sandy beaches and ancient ruins. The shakeup was certain to have repercussions in the Arab world and beyond – as a sign that even a leader as entrenched…
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Remember when everything had an iPhone dock? The coming dock revolution will be just like that, but a lot more massive. Akai is showing off a non-functioning version of its SynthStation 49-key MIDI controller at NAMM this weekend, and it’s pretty much the same idea as the smaller iPhone-docking Synthstation25. That said, here you’ve got nine velocity-sensitive MPC pads, a separate transport section, and 1/4-inch outs. And an adjustable iPad dock, which is a funny thing to see on a keyboard. Software-wise, this younger-bigger bro in the family will also support CoreMIDI — and an updated version of Akai’s SynthStation iOS app for the bigger screen, using the added real estate to allow finer, more direct control over the sound, along with a new recording section and simultaneous drum / synth sequencing. Not a bad piece of kit for the pad-centric musician in your life — look for it to splash down this June for $199. Check below the break for video of the unit and a runthrough of the new software. Gallery: Akai SynthStation49 Continue reading Akai’s iPad-docking SynthStation 49 and updated app: eyes-on at NAMM 2011 Akai’s iPad-docking SynthStation 49 and updated app: eyes-on at NAMM 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Tragedy struck the popular Sabarimala pilgrimage on Friday with an estimated 100 people reported dead following an accident which resulted in a stampede, around 25km (by road) from the forest shrine in Kerala`s Pathanamthitta district. According to reports from the remote site, more than 100 persons were injured. The mishap occurred at Uppupara, near Vandiperiyar. Pathanamthitta SP Sanjay…
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Photo: Ypy31 , public domain. The Electric Jellybean Comes to Europe European electro-enthusiasts (and I’m not talking about music fans) take note, Mitsubishi Motors announced today that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV electric car will begin in 15 European countries. Production started last fall, and it seems like the company is now has stockpiled enough EV jellybeans to begin shipping them…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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A 13-year-old Texas girl is missing after never showing up at a friend’s house. Now, there is a wide-ranging search for Hailey Dunn, who disappeared in late December in Colorado City. (Jan. 14)
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