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Censorship: Labor's hidden policy

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Labor's internet filtering policy isn't being discussed in the run-up to the election but its impact on Australia is significant.

Championed by Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, the $30million+ filter is being sold by Labor as an internet block for child pornography, bestiality and extreme pornography with 'wide ranging support from the Australian public' and 'only minimal opposition against'.

But after a new, lengthy investigation it transpires that virtually none of this is true. What Australia will get from this internet filter is a framework for censorship that doesn't stop "the worst of the worst" but will absolutely curtail discussion on politically incorrect topics like euthanasia, safe drug taking and graffiti while banning relatively-tame adult content...

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Nick Ross @'ABC'

Then of course there is THIS wank!

London Opens Bike "Superhighways"

For all its merits, London isn't one of United Kingdom's best cities for cycling. A recent poll ranked it 17th. But Mayor Boris Johnson is trying to change that. This morning he announced the opening of two new "cycle superhighways" in the city. Each is five feet wide, has two lanes so as to accommodate traffic in both directions, and is painted bright blue to "represent freedom." One stretches 8.5 miles from the southern suburb of Merton to the city center. The other runs into town from Barking, in eastern London. Eventually, 12 of these commuter routes will radiate out from the center of London like spokes.

 

London's cyclists are mostly happy with the new routes, though there are already reports that cars and trucks are encroaching on them, or simply driving in them. But Johnson hopes that his comprehensive plan to support cycling which, along with the superhighways, includes a hew bike-sharing program and a new bike police unit, will spur a city-wide "cycling revolution."

See a full-size map of London's "cycling superhighways"

Image: Cable Street cycle superhighway, a Creative Commons Attribution (2.0) image from 19871340@N00's photostream

Andrew Price @'Good'

As someone who has never driven a car and used to cycle lots in London this is a great idea...

Melbourne already has a couple.

Kinetic Wall

@'Gizmodo'

Me want: ABC chairs

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Calexico - Live in Nuremberg

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Nels Cline on Miles

Guitarist Nels Cline is just electrifying to hear and watch when he is performing with Wilco. I had the pleasure of seeing him with the band at Coney Island last summer and it was nothing short of brilliant. Nels has the package: the chops, the sound, the cool guitars and the look. There is nothing he can’t do on his axe. And then there is his jazz/improv recordings with The Nels Cline Singers and other collaborations and guest appearances which are equally impressive. It is no secret that Nels has been influenced by Miles in many ways and on this podcast he goes into detail on exactly what he has taken away from the jazz master. - Joseph Vella

 Miles Davis Podcast: Nels Cline [12:23m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Nels recommends these recordings:
Miles Smiles
In A Silent Way
Bitches Brew
Live Evil
Get Up With It

The Miles Davis Podcast Series features a cast of world class musicians sharing their passion for the music of Miles Davis. A collaborative project of Legacy Recordings, Concord Music Group, Verve Records & Rhino, the series is produced by Vella Interactive.
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@'Jazz Online'

Way to go Mona!!!

♪♫ Gang of Four - To Hell With Poverty

DJ Makala - Global Sounds Selection

* 01. Healer Selecta – Foundation of Love – Freestyle
* 02. Nickodemus feat. Jay Rodriguez & Ticklah – Funky in the Middle – Wonderwheel
* 03. Me & You – Hoop Loop (Solo Moderna Mix) – Tru Thoughts
* 04. Up Hygh – Compatible (Pth Projects Remix) – Tru Thoughts
* 05. The Society – Sweeping Tom – Freestyle
* 06. Flow Dynamics – Bossa For Bebo (Diesler Mix) – Freestyle
* 07. Basement Freaks – World Fiesta – Innvision
* 08. Kokolo – Congo Bongo (Dj Floro & Ale Costa Mix) – Cañamo / Nuevos Medios
* 09. Kokolo – Afrika Man (Diesler Remix) – Record Kicks
* 10. Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra – Mister Sinister (Faze Action Vocal Mix) – Jamayka
* 11. Afefe Iku – Bodydrummin – King Street Sounds

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I once saw God...

...and he scored against Oliver Kahn @ 31. August 1993 in Frankfurt.

One of the finest goals of all times
JayJay Okocha later played for Bolton Wanderers and Hull City in the Premier League

Music needs a little more of this these days...