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news aggregatorWater, Food Shortages Squeeze YemenAlready one of the poorest countries by many measures, Yemen — a nation of roughly 22 million people — has been struck by severe droughts and depleted water supplies in recent years. Some Yemenis are calling the situation a potential time bomb. Categories: News
German Left Courts the Working ClassA new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message. Categories: News
"Dark Knight" sets opening day box office recordLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight," raked in $66.4 million in its opening day to set the single-day box office record, according to its distributor Warner Bros.
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The group in the last video is Peru Negro who were dubbed the cultural ambassadors of black Peru more of there work:First Half, Second Half of the New york show The performer in the first video is Eva Ayllon more of her work: El Guarangito I would be remiss if I didn't point you of the person who first caught my eye in peruvian music Susana Baca be sure to check out her excellent version of Negra Presentousa PS Zapateo 1 2 3 4 5 Categories: Linkage
Welding PlasticMost people are familiar with welding metal, but it’s entirely possible to weld plastic. There are a surprising number of ways to weld plastic, but first you will need to identify what kind it is. The smell of burning plastic is a particularly effective diagnostic. This man is welding with hot air. Many instructional videos are made by companies whose products are featured in the video, like this somewhat surreal demonstration of speed tip welding. Perhaps the most low-tech method is with a soldering iron.
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Molina's HBP in 12th caps Yanks' comeback winVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.
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Where Musicians Come to PlayLarry Groce has been producing Mountain Stage in West Virginia for 25 years. This weekly radio and public television program has been broadcasting the best mountain music in Appalachia, usually from the WV Cultural Center. This month NPR began distributing the show nationally in the U.S. Also, last year Mountain Stage began archiving podcasts of the programs ... many, many hours of wonderful mountain music.
Some featured artists on the podcasts include Kathy Mattea (a native West Virginian), Ani DiFranco, Duncan Sheik, Suzanne Vega, They Might Be Giants, Asleep At the Wheel, Joan Osborne, Judy Collins, Bruce Cockburn, Jorma Kaukonen, Arlo Guthrie, and the Cowboy Junkies, plus much, much more. Categories: Linkage
Gymnast Paul Hamm will defend crown in BeijingPaul Hamm is going to the Olympics again.
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Favre dodges media in return to Lambeau FieldBrett Favre called Green Bay "a special place" while praising former teammate Frank Winters in a news conference before the Packers' Hall of Fame induction ceremony banquet.
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The Taco Bell Dana Carvey ShowThe Dana Carvey Show lasted for only a handful of episodes on ABC in the spring of 1996. but produced more than its share of memorable sketches, thanks to a talented writing staff (with Charlie Kaufman among others), and a cast including Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, and Robert Smigel. Some highlights for the Hulu-impaired: Leftover Beatle Memories - Skinheads from Maine - Germans who Say Nice Things - First Ladies as Dogs - Waiters who are Nauseated by Food
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Bids are in: Who will end up buying Cubs, Wrigley?Tribune Co. -- which has not publicly set a timetable for the sale -- closed the preliminary round of bidding for the baseball team, stadium and the Cubs' 25 percent stake in a regional sports cable channel on Friday.
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Diplomat Offers Glimpse Behind Closed DoorsAmerican diplomat Winston Lord was part of secret delegations sent to negotiate with enemies of the United States. Categories: News
Profiles of two Japanese artistsOn her Tokyomango blog, Lisa Katayama profiled two fascinating Japanese artists I'd never heard of: Yayoi Kusama (L) and Mariko Mori (R). Categories: Linkage
Contending Wie disqualified after scorecard errorMichelle Wie finished the third round of the State Farm Classic alone in second on Saturday -- that is, if she hadn't already been disqualified.
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Software to video meteors (and other stuff in the sky)UFOCapture is a Windows application that helps you videotape meteors and other fast-moving stuff in space. You hook up a sensitive video camera to your computer, point it out your window, and while you slumber, the software saves all the good bits. It’s full of falling stars! But wait a minute. There are even more videos from this same user. Does he waste every night looking at the sky? Does he goes through hundreds of hours of videos searching for meteors? Is this a hoax?No, he just uses a fantastic piece of software that automates mostly everything: the UFOCaptureV2! It’s joined by the UFOAnalyzer and the UFOOrbit. The whole package automates the process of detecting unusual phenomena in the sky, and even attempts to automatically classify and analyze it. Check the samples of videos captured by the software: meteors, birds et al and, what I was quite skeptical when I first saw it, even sprites, elves and jets! Of course, it wouldn’t be worth its name if it didn’t also capture UFOs. The software is free for use for 30 days, and the price is more than worth it, as the developer actively adds features and corrects bugs, being also available in support forums. For less than U$5,000 one would be able to set up a system, and that’s from scratch: the most expensive parts would be the high-sensitivity night camera and associated optics, and the dedicated PC. This is my favorite. What is it?Categories: Linkage
we heart electric bikesBicycles are the most efficient mode of transportation; walking is a distant second, followed by crowded vans and motorcycles, with everything else being relatively equal. This may change soon. WSJ online jokingly tests a new plug-in electric bike versus a standard racing model.
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Photo of people flinching at a flying baseball bat Not sure of the source of this photo posted on Arbroath's blog (a detail is shown here), but I imagine the looks of surprise on the people's faces are a goldmine for researchers like Paul Ekman, who study facial expressions and emotions.
Flying baseball bat scares people (Arbroath) Categories: Linkage
Phils' Myers says stint in minors helped fix pitchingRight-hander Brett Myers rejoined the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday after starting four games in the minor leagues trying to shake a season-long slump.
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U.S. Meets With IranThere was a lot of buzz when it was announced that American and Iranian diplomats would sit at the same table for talks on Iran's nuclear program. Just how effective Saturday's talks were remains to be seen. What is clear is that Iran faces a new deadline and the threat of more sanctions. Categories: News
Birmingham Mayor Hobbled By Kickback ChargesSince Birmingham, Ala., Mayor Larry Langford took office late last year, he's been a man on a mission. His city has an annual budget of about $430 million, yet he's proposed more than a billion dollars in new projects. But Langford's ambitious agenda has been hobbled by charges that he accepted kickbacks in the past. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Categories: News
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