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| Friday, July 10th, 2009 |
politicsforum
[ devil_ad_vocate ]
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9:20p |
Bush wiretap program
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1136796.htmlDespite the Bush administration's insistence that its warrantless eavesdropping program was necessary to protect the country from another terrorist attack, FBI agents, CIA analysts and other officials had difficulty evaluating its effectiveness, according to an unclassified government report made public Friday. The report, written by inspectors general from the CIA, Pentagon, Justice Department, National Security Agency and the Office of Director of National Intelligence, also faulted the Bush White House for its secretive handling of the program. Bush officials so restricted access to information about the program that Justice Department officials couldn't properly monitor it - or even judge its legality, the inspectors general concluded. The 38-page report is an unclassified version of a much longer document, hundreds of pages of which remain secret. --- Well, duh, how does the Justice Department 'evaluate' something that they aren't allowed to see? So we'll never know if: (1) it was legal, (2) saved us from another attack, (3) is still ongoing, (4) found your momma guilty of raising a terrorist, or (5) has a really cool super secret handshake for members only. After contacting the good folks at the George W. Bush Presidential Library, they suggested I try this website: http://www.27bslash6.com/ |
| Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
vadim_mari
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4:59a |
Настя подала идею прекрасного утра - гречневая каша. ну-уу, а так как спать я раньше обеда все равно уже не лягу, то надо идти варить. приятного аппетита и с добрым утром) |
neklyueva
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5:47a |
С одной стороны, человек, писавший текст для диктора, явно не читал пресловутой резолюции. С другой же стороны, к людям, у которых прописка прямо таки в Царствие Небесном я отношусь с некоторым подозрением, скажем так. Что касается Власова, то у него, разумеется, есть какая-то своя правда, но я совершенно не уверена, что нашему обществу эта правда нужна. Более того, я уверена, что она вредна, тем более, что подается она в такой эпатажной и провакационной манере. Наша первейшая задача на сегодняшний день (и уже давно) - завершить гражданскую войну, которая с новой силой вспыхнула в конце 80-х и продолжается до сих пор, впрочем в "холодной" фазе. Ради такой цели можно поступиться многими принципами и многое забыть. Оговорюсь, что лично я не признаю за Власовым ни какой правды, но еще я понимаю, что живу в России не одна. Кстати сказать, именно российская власть больше других (осознанно, или не осознанно) провоцирует рецедивы этой войны. То мы переименовываем вокзал, то не переименовываем вокзал, то мы хороним Ленина, то не хороним. А общество (какое осталось) бурлит и рвет само себя на части. |
vadim_mari
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4:45a |
мне почему-то казалось, что только я и Настя по ночам не спим. нет, оказывается многие в жж, в пять утра сидят. а вчера, мы на пару за сигаретами в три часа ночи ходили. я тут, Настя там. знаете, все эти расстояния, такая мелочь. не в этом же дело, главное то, что вместе) |
| Friday, July 10th, 2009 |
barin99
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8:44p |
Laboratorium (Poland) - Quasimodo, 1979 (Jazz Rock/Fusion)
 1. Przejazd (1:35)
2. I'm sorry, I'm not driver (7:07)
3. Etiudka (1:26)
4. Śniegowa panienka (8:16)
5. Lady Rolland (1:44)
6. Quasimodo (10:51)
7. Kyokushinkai (2:54)
8. Ikona (In Memory of Zbigniew Zeifert) (6:15)
9. Etiudka (2:34)
10. Sniegowa panienka (11:08)
11. Odjazd (6:35)
12. Zdrowie na budowie (6:45)
Janusz Grzywacz - piano, Fender Rhodes, Arp Odyssey synthesiser
Marek Stryszowski - vocal, alto sax, soprano sax
Paweł Ścierański - guitar
Krzysztof Ścierański - bass guitar
Mieczysław Górka - drums
Progarchives:"The end of the 60s was an important period in jazz, as well as rock music, in Poland and the rest of the world, with the development of many styles and trends in popular music. The death of Polish musician KRZYSZTOF KOMEDA marked the end of a particular stage in Polish jazz. In 1970 the jazz rock fusion band, LABORATORIUM was formed in Kraków, although it is necessary to search further back in time for its roots. JANUSZ GRZYWACZ, LABORATORIUM 's leader, made his first steps in the musical world in Kraków. During his time at high school he regularly lead and performed in bands: OMIACZE, LAMPARTY, TYTANI. MAREK STRYSZOWSKI, GRZYWACZ's neighbour and school companion, also played in these bands. At the time GRZYWACZ also had connections with Kraków's cabaret scene and the emerging STU Theatre.Later during his college years (Polish studies), JANUSZ GRZYWACZ formed LABORATORIUM. Eventually a five-person line-up came about: JANUSZ GRZYWACZ (piano), MIECZYSLAW GÓRKA (drums), WACLAW LOZIÑSKI (flute), EDMUND MACIWODA (bass, soon to be replaced by MACIEJ GÓRSKI) and MAREK STRYSZOWSKI, (vocals, bassoon which was later replaced by sax). Their music soon developed in jazz rock fusion, and so were pioneers in this music in Poland. LABORATORIUM's live debut was at the Gitariada '71 festival. In their first years, LABORATORIUM's music was acoustic, cleverly avoiding any limiting definitions. At the beginning of the 70's there was very limited access to Western recordings but this did not prove an obstacle for the band, because of the musicians searching and experimenting in the field. On the contrary and because of their relative isolation, LABORATORIUM developed an unique sound which was often noted in various critical reviews. The LABORATORIUM's album debut was released in January 1973, consisting of two tracks recorded in April 1972 in a studio belonging to the PR III of the Polish Radio. The recording session was in fact, an award for taking second place on the Jazz Nad Odra '72 festival. The tracks were noted for their unusual approach both towards harmony and tension-building. The first song 'Choral' included a vocal fragment by MAREK STRYSZOWSKI. Later his singing was to become an important and significant element of LABORATORIUM's music, often utilising electronic voice-modulation effects. In 1973 LABORATORIUM were awarded first prize of Jazz Nad Odr¹ festival, including an award for the best composition (JANUSZ GRZYWACZ's "Prognoza na jutro"). The prize offered them the chance to move from amateur to professional status. In 1975 CZES£AW NIEMEN offered to cooperate with LABORATORIUM, having recently left his band AEROLIT. NIEMEN performed with LABORATORIUM at a number of musical events, where to showcased music from "Katharsis", and new songs which became the basis for the double-album "Idee Fixe", released a few years later. This partnership was brief with NIEMEN soon forming a new band, leaving LABORATORIUM to follow their own path. However, the later to be international jazz trumpeter, TOMASZ STAÑKO also briefly passed through their ranks, performing together at Zaduszki Jazzowe '75. In the meanwhile LABORATORIUM, had undergone both personnel and musical changes; (JANUSZ GRZYWACZ replaced his acoustic piano for a Fender Rhodes, a novelty in Poland at that time), WACLAW £OZIÑSKI and MACIEJ GÓRSKI were replaced by KRYSZTOF OCIERAÑSKI (known from playing with MAREK GRECHUTA) and his brother PAWEL OCIERAÑSKI, LABORATORIUM's first guitarist. The band's first official album "Modern Pentathlon" was recorded with this line-up. "Modern Pentathlon" consists of a long, five-part title track "Piêciobój nowoczesny" and four shorter songs, three of which were distinctly funky. Electronically modulated vocalizations by MAREK STRYSZOWSKI are heard on the title track (whose style resembled that of URSZULA DUDZIAK), as well as there being a rich usage of the monophonic Roland synthesizer (played by JANUSZ GRZYWACZ) and accelerated, fragments based on twitchy, pulsating drums, recalling MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA. Importantly, LABORATORIUM clearly retained their artistic identity with all these added various references, demonstrating musical sensitivity and the musicians' skills. "Modern Pentathlon" was released on the Polish Jazz Series (No. 49) in an unbelievable turn round time for the Polish record industry at the time. When there were normal expectations of at least a year between recording and release, this was recorded at the beginning of Summer '76 and launched during the next Jazz Jamboree festival during autumn that year. Another innovation for the Polish record industry was with the album being premiered at the Polish Recordings Hall in Warsaw, with a record-signing. Some years later it was announced that "Modern Pentathlon" had sold well over 115,000 copies! With the success of the album LABORATORIUM perform in Poland and Germany, as well as the exotic Jazz Yatra Festival in 1978 in India, along with CZESLAW NIEMEN's and ZBIGNIEW NAMYSLOWSKI's BANDS. Before attending the Jazz Yatra Festival, LABORATORIUM found time to record another two albums with an enlarged line-up, with PAWE£ VALDE-NOWAK (congas). During the September 1978 shows in Warsaw's "Akwarium" club was recorded for the Bialy Kruk Czarnego Kr¹¿ka series as "Aquarium Live No. 1", with the aim of capturing the typical atmosphere of the band's live concerts. They also intended to release "Nurek" (recorded at Krakow's Rotunda) through the label, Polskie Nagrania, at the time of the Jazz Yatra festival. Unfortunately it did not work out and instead Helicon (the International Jazz Federation's record label), eventually released "Nurek" with the English title "Diver". In 1979, the Polskie Nagrania label released the group's album "Quasimodo" (Polish Jazz Series, No. 58), while the material meant for Elacoli - "Nogero" (1980) - was released by View Records for the German market. "Quasimodo" contained a few, longer compositions intertwining with various and fascinating miniatures. The end of the 70s brought further personal changes, original member MIECZYSLAW GÓRKA was replaced by ANDRZEJ MROWIEC, (previously known from MAANAM), as LABORATORIUM's drummer KRYZSZTOF OCIERAÑSKI soon followed moving on to work with ZBIGNIEW NAMYSLOWSKI (replaced by KRZYSZTOF OLESIÑSKI, also of MAANAM), as did his brother PAWEL (replaced by RYSZARD STYLA). Following a successful appearance at the Zurich Jazz Festival, the Swiss agency Face Music undertook the band's management. AS a result, LABORATORIUM performed fewer shows in Poland, more often visiting the West. During February and March '82 the group recorded its performances in Krakow's STU Theatre, releasing them on the album "The Blue Light Pilot" (lineup: GRZYWACZ, STRYSZOWSKI, STY£A, OLESIÑSKI, MROWIEC). During this period the band's music continued to slowly change along with their instrumentation: GRZYWACZ regularly used a variety of synthesizers, as well as a custom-made 16-step sequencer (the first in Poland). On "The Blue Light Pilot" Thelonious Monk's "Straight No Chaser" appeared (LABORATORIUM had not used any other composer's music previously), arranged in an unique way using that sequencer. The album's title track is an extremely mechanical piece, full of energy, interwoven with various outside musical references. The next album "No. 8" (1984) showed the results of the band's restless search for more original ideas, including their instrumentation. Worthy of mention are the use of a Vocoder, the enrichment of the rhythmic pattern by adding JAN PILCH's various percussion instruments and a guest appearance by violinist JAN BLÊDOWSKI, who was to later toured as part of the band. "Anatomy Lesson", LABORATORIUM's last studio album with original material was prepared two years later, representing another logical progression in their career. For instance, sampled sounds were employed. The album still can intrigue with its variety of its sound, while retaining the typical compactness, characteristic to the band's overall creation. The group also functioned as the trio of GRZYWACZ, STRYSZOWSKI and PILCH (now a full member), performing at festivals such as Electric Music Island, Wroclaw (1984). Meanwhile, JAN PILCH had become a permanent member of the band. In the last years of activity (including a Swiss tour), LABORATORIUM was supported by JAROSLAW OMIETANA. While there have been occasional reunions, with several stage appearance in the 90's including the celebration of their 25th anniversary (documented by TV documentary "25 Years of Laborka"), when all the band's guitarists appeared together on stage, it may be considered that 1990 was the end of LABORATORIUM's active career. JANUSZ GRZYWACZ is an active, illustrative musician, he writes for the theatre (with more than 100 premieres) and for the film, he has also released two solo albums "Muzyka osobista" and "Mlynek Kawowy". MAREK STRYSZOWSKI performs with his band LITTLE EGOIST, he's also the boss of a PSJ branch in Krakow. Alas it is impossible to write about all of LABORATORIUM's former musicians, some of whom are still active on the scene, others finished in music. LABORATORIUM gained a solid and unquestionable status in Polish rock and jazz music. JANUSZ GRZYWACZ sums it up: "I think we had our fantastic.- no, not five - eleven minutes, which I sincerely wish to all musicians. We played more than a thousand concerts, were invited by major festivals and recorded 9 albums. I know that such things are impossible to achieve in the jazz market nowadays. I also know that LABORATORIUM never really fell apart, to be honest. It's because that our music is still inside us. In each of us there's still the same way of thinking and playing, the same sensitivity and perspective towards music, which characterized Laborka. And it always will." ( Read more... ) |
politicsforum
[ steve_potocin ]
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7:52p |
Spread the Wealth, Leftards!!!
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/house-democrats-plan-to-tax-the-wealthy-to-pay-for-health-care-reform/?hpAs usual....what do Democrats do when they need Money for more Ineffective Gov't Programs....take Money from hard working people and "spread the wealth." Why do Leftards have trouble with the concept that the people have the right to the fruits of their labor? If you earn a six or seven figure salary, you are entitled to that money without being taxed over 1/4 of it for the benefit of the lazy and the poor. In addition, it damages incentive to work hard for more money when you know you won't see a substantial increase in income due to the tax burden, and decreases money available to invest. Taxation is theft....pure and simple. It is inherently coercive and anyone who thinks the IRS isnt the closest thing we have to a domestic terrorist org has never been audited. Taxation is theft by thugs with guns. This country was founded in opposition to unjust taxes. It's our duty to carry on that tradition and fight against Gov't theft. |
| Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
vadim_mari
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2:25a |
 ( +++ )сегодня(уже вчера) день такой был насыщенный. и Цфат, и рыбу в соевом соусе готовили. причем я ее начала готовить, сразу после гостей. когда не могла уснуть. поставила в холодильник в соусе, а днем вернулись из Цфата, на пол часа в духовку и был вкуснейший обед. и про алкоголь - последние дни я конкретно подсела на всякого рода коктейли. после обеда сделала JW Blue Label+сода и лимон свежий. не скажу, что была в восторге, но вкусно. |
higher_caps
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1:16a |
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clubmusic
[ soul_central ]
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1:07a |
Eelke Kleijn - Naturally Artificial (GUMU009DIG)-320-2007 + BONUS (FLAC)
Artist(s) .........:: Eelke Kleijn
Title .............:: Naturally Artificial
Genre .............:: House
Record Label ......:: GU Music Digital
Catalogue Number ..:: GUMU009DIG
Quality ...........:: 320kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo
Duration ..........:: 01:26:12 (197.MB)
Release Date ......:: 04-10-2007
Source: hqelectronicmusic.org.ua
Support the label buying original material and erasing the files here downloaded within 24 hours!
( Read more... )
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esoniq
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12:36a |
Shine Cafe 2009
Ну вот наконец-то это уныло видео с открытия сезона Shine Cafe, что в Лиепае, удалось перекодировать и скормить ютубу. В основном много Гурецкого и совсем чуть-чуть меня, но мы и не старались снимать, а только так, задокументировать событие. Спасибо Никите! И мы скоро побываем там еще ) |
| Friday, July 10th, 2009 |
chicago2010
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4:30p |
friday july 10th kgbeats @ griffin lounge 326 West Chicago music by kgbeats free with rsvp before 11pm. reduced after 11pm bottle specials and wristband package sare available july 11th only@flatwater 321 North Clark rsvp for reduced admissionwith rsvp music by dmitry lovebone & keith lotta rsvp for table reservation next week july 17 DJ Boris (NYV) + kgbeats |
aforism
[ blackcap2 ]
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11:24p |
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| Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
aforism
[ adison06 ]
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1:09a |
Д.Б.Шоу
Пессимист- это человек,который живёт с оптимисткой. |
neklyueva
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1:03a |
Слово «стратегия» утомило, как потливый сосед в метро. Всякий знает – едва на визитных карточках замелькали «стратегические институты» и «центры стратегий», понимаешь, что ты в Москве. В столице нашей Родины, где скопились несметные пласты пустых слов публицистики.Очень самокритично, Глеб Олегович, очень самокритично! Вообще же, когда Глебушка пытается делать вид, что он такой "русский" Бжезинский, так смешно получается. Проблема же не в том, что Россия - карлик, проблема в том, что эксперты в России... нет, не карлики... Сейчас попробую объяснить. Наши, с вашего позволения, политологи любят придумывать всякие теории, но оказывается, что эти теории не работают, а продать их крайне необходимо. Поэтому под каждую теорию придумывается "реальность", в которой бы эта теория работала. Дальше, когда гонорары за предыдущую теорию пропиваются, возникает необходимость продать следующую теорию, а, следовательно, и необходимость в новой "реальности". "Реальности" эти наслаиваются друг на друга, создавая дискурс ( дискурс это именно наслоение виртуальных реальностей друг на друга, а не то, что Вы думаете), для описания которого нужна следующая теория и т.д... Но больше всего наши "эксперты" преуспели в выдумывании себя самих. Я, например, принадлежу к числу тех редких счастливцев, которые имели честь созерцать Глебушку, что называется "живьем", но я совершенно не уверена в том, что Глебушка существует на самом деле. Более того, я уверена в обратном. Беда не в том, что наши "эксперты" - карлики, беда в том, что они - глюки, которые глючатся самим себе. |
aforism
[ skazochka ]
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4:16p |
Ян Чарный
Человек сотворил Бога лучше, чем Бог человека. |
| Friday, July 10th, 2009 |
aforism
[ infernalis_zizi ]
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9:57p |
Может быть, мы попадаем в ад не за те поступки, которые совершили Может быть, мы попадаем в ад за поступки, которые не совершили "Колыбельная" Чак Паланик |
aforism
[ perevodtube ]
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10:35p |
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aforism
[ eckero ]
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9:32p |
Совет сведущего человека мне, тогда молодому.
- Ты какой-то очень искренний, а так нельзя жить, не выживешь. Вот, послушай великих: "Откровенность - не что иное, как бессилие души." Фрэнсис Бэкон"Честность - пара сапог, стоптанных в грязи." Джонатан Свифт |
aforism
[ darvinistka ]
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8:27p |
Конфуций, беседы и суждения
Человек, не имеющий любви, не может долго выносить бедность и не может постоянно пребывать в радости. Человеколюбивый находит спокойствие в любви, а мудрый находит в ней выгоду. |
aforism
[ alex_alfi ]
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8:26p |
Что может быть хуже, чем начать и потерпеть неудачу? Совсем не начинать. (Сет Годин) |
politicsforum
[ rawmr ]
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1:02p |
More palin nailin'
Palin not cut out for the presidency (wow, imagine someone saying that)
Palin quit to pursue book deal and reality show Fun stuff from that justsaynocherry-poppin, bastard-making Levi Johnston http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2 009-07-10-johnston-palin_N.htm?csp=34 |
lvoropaeva
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11:00p |
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esoniq
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9:43p |
calvin harris
Этот парень моментально завоевал лидирующие позиции на сцене и он хорош. ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) je_rome, оценил его новое творение? Вот: Неплохо, а припевы такие сладкие, что я даже в предвкушении действительно хороших хаусовых ремиксов. |
clubmusic
[ platon_top ]
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10:09p |
MSTRKRFT - Fist of God
 Исполнитель: MSTRKRFT Альбом: Fist of God Год выхода: 2009 Жанр: Electro/Indie Electronic Звук: 320 kbps, MP3 Продолжительность: 38:49 Размер: 89.01 MB Свежий альбом от почитателей Daft Punk, дуэта участника Death from Above 1979 и продюсера Al-P. Канадский проект MSTRKRFT взял на вооружение аналоговые синтезаторы и вокодеры (или очень удачные программы-эмуляторы таковых), и исполняет с их помощью нечто мелодичное, до предела насыщенное и чрезвычайно анархичное. В их арсенале и жутковатые, пронизанные мохнатыми басами, и развеселые плясовые композиции. |
| Saturday, July 11th, 2009 |
cd_cover
[ vvav ]
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1:04a |
АДМИНСКИЕ ПЕСНИ
 Название: АДМИНСКИЕ ПЕСНИ Жанр: пародии, стёб Битрейт: разный Размер: 52 mb Ссылка: download20 песен о компьютере и интернете, а также о не легкой доли админов и пользователей. Подборка админских приколов и не только. Слушать непременно не только админам и мечтающим стать таковыми, но и нормальным пользователям. После прослушивания данных “произведений искусства” очень меняются взгляды на весь Интернет и на мелкие недоразумения в сети. ( Список песен ) |
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