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    Life before death

    I'm sure some of you have seen these: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/apr/01/society.photography I found them pretty moving.
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    Where to start with Swans

    As a total novice - whats their best work?
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    Omnifone "Celestial jukebox"

    http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/news/2008/03/omniphone_review_feature On-demand subscription music on your phone is here - at 48kbp AAC
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    Revenge on critics

    Thought this was amusing/interesting: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/mar/12/foodanddrink "The worst response I ever got came from singer-songwriter John Martyn, early in his career, when he attacked me from the stage during a concert. Which all seemed a little odd, as I couldn't remember...
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    Fairtrade

    "Fairtrade is not charity. Just by going shopping, you can make a difference." http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/ethicalliving/story/0,,2264187,00.html While I do buy Fair Trade products, I struggle with the political concept of it. Partly because of commodification-of-dissent statements...
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    Londoners! Shop suspicious photographers to the police

    http://thomashawk.com/2008/03/londons-metropolitan-police-launches.html "let experienced officers decide what action to take" - er, no thanks...
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    Stanley knives and cutting up vinyl

    I've read that there's a techno DJ who cuts his own grooves into vinyl with a blade and plays them out. German, if my memory serves. Can anyone help me out with his name?
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    Gary Gygax RIP

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7278927.stm and a wonderful blog post by Andrew Rilstone, which brought back a lot of memories: http://andrewrilstone.blogspot.com/2008/03/there-was-observer-colour-supplement.html
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    The Prazzies - Ravefraction (mixtape)

    My attempt at a haunted/reflective vaguely 'nuum related mix. Comments/criticism welcome! http://www.mediafire.com/?11wmmjydmom The Prazzies - Ravefraction Machinefabriek - Cello Recycling Little Boots (with Hot Chip) - Stuck On Repeat Dominic Eulberg - Der Buchdrucker Simian Mobile Disco -...
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    Urban handshakes

    Every time I meet an American acquaintance (and some English ones), we and up fumbling through some ritualised handshake type affair. It starts with a simple, firm grasp of the hand, then the other party attempts to to twist it round into some new orientation of palms and fingers. The sometimes...
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    Portishead Interview

    http://music.guardian.co.uk/rock/story/0,,2256187,00.html I was a bit underwhelmed by the new Portishead material at ATP, but reading that makes me a bit more excited about hearing the new record.
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    Camden's burning

    On BBC news 24 & CNN right now... Massive fire in Camden Market.
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    Ripping audio from youtube

    How can I do this on a Mac? Various things online seem to be for PC only...
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    In the UK, dance music gets faster the further north you go...

    http://music.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2252596,00.html Ho ho.
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    Are we going to get a Tory government next election?

    Seems like not a week goes by without some more bad press for Labour on the front page. Are the Tories a shoe-in?
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    Ghost Box - recommendations?

    Where should I start with Ghost Box? Anyone care to recommend any releases?
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    John Gray on science and climate change

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2243980,00.html Bit suprised he doesn't talk about the alternative - less people on the planet - especially as that seemed to be his position in "Straw Dogs"
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    David Lynch on the iPhone

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    Chicken in the UK

    There's been a recent spate of programs on UK TV in the past week on chicken production, spear headed by celebrity chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall & Jamie Oliver. I missed Oliver's one, but saw F-W's, which was particularly interesting because he was denied filming access to any intensive...
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    Lord Skywave - dubstep mix

    30 minute mix by Lord Skywave. Comments/feedback very welcome, especially on the two vocal Lord Skywave tracks... http://rapidshare.com/files/50355225/lord_skywave_dubstep_mix.mp3 Benga & Walsh - Bingo Jack Sparrow - Blackout Lord Skywave - my name is Lord Skywave MRK 1 - Ready for love...
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