Patti Smith - Rolling In the Deep

 
The Godmother of Punk declared Adele’s hit “Rolling In the Deep” to be the “song of the summer” the other night in NYC, followed by her faithful take, which — despite a few lyric flubs that Smith is never afraid to risk in the name of seizing the moment — must be heard to be believed. While a decent video has yet to surface, an audio glimpse into Smith’s performance did arrive this morning. Preview the clip above while we keep an eye out for footage of the living legend’s latest tribute.
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No.10 confirms it missed off PM media meetings list last wk a "social engagement" with RBrooks."It was administrative error"

Call Scotland Yard: Britain's Prime Minister Is In Deep Trouble

David Cameron Asked If He Will Consider Quitting

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NumberTenCat Larry the cat 

#sky #BBC Breaking News: Larry the cat from No.10 resigns. Position untenable as he is continually mistaken for Rebekah Brooks' hair #ohyes

U.K. Tabloid Scandal: 'Lapping At The Door Of No. 10 Downing St.'

Won't be able to use this tactic tomorrow...

What’s next for News Corp. and its worlds

John Yates resigns

Met Police Assistant Commissioner John Yates has resigned as the phone-hacking scandal fall-out continues.

He checked the credentials of Neil Wallis before the Met employed the ex-News of the World executive, arrested last week over hacking allegations.
Mr Yates indicated his intention to resign to the chairman of the Met Police Authority, which was accepted.
Mr Yates's decison to quit comes after Met Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson resigned on Sunday.
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What keeps the Earth cooking?

Asking questions of Rebekah

For the Few, by the Few, in the Name of the Many

Special from Gaza: Factions vow imminent armed uprising

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A reader notes http://bit.ly/qajidW that News Corps' standards of business conduct http://bit.ly/q05GG1 say they don't engage in bribery.

Terra Nova Trailer Edit

Antarctica, the only uninhabited continent, belongs to no single country and has no government. While certain countries lay claim to portions of the landmass, it is the only solid land on the planet with no unified national affiliation. Drawing on the continent’s rich history of inspiring exploration and artistic endeavors, Paul D. Miller a.k.a. DJ Spooky has put together his own multimedia, multidisciplinary study of Antactica. Book of Ice is one aspect of this ongoing project.
In light of climate change and tireless human enterprise to be present everywhere on the planet, Miller uses Antarctica as a point on entry for contemplating humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The two additional contributors to The Book Of Ice - Columbia University's Brian Greene, best selling author of The Elegant Universe, and Ross A. Virginia, Director of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth College, a world renowned expert on Antarctica - add several layers of analysis to the books exploration of the theme of science and graphic design.
Using photographs and film stills from his journey to the bottom of the world, along with original artworks and re-appropriated archival materials, Miller ponders how Antarctica could liberate itself from the rest of the world. Part fictional manifesto, part history and part science book, Book of Ice furthers Miller’s reputation as an innovative artist capable of making the old look new. Out July 1st on Mark Batty Publisher. 

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Luckily he is still a charlatan though...

Letter to Viscount Monckton of Brenchley from David Beamish, the Clerk of the Parliaments
Dear Lord Monckton
My predecessor, Sir Michael Pownall, wrote to you on 21 July 2010, and again on 30 July 2010, asking that you cease claiming to be a Member of the House of Lords, either directly or by implication. It has been drawn to my attention that you continue to make such claims.
In particular, I have listened to your recent interview with Mr Adam Spencer on Australian radio. In response to the direct question, whether or not you were a Member of the House of Lords, you said "Yes, but without the right to sit or vote". You later repeated, "I am a Member of the House".
I must repeat my predecessor's statement that you are not and have never been a Member of the House of Lords. Your assertion that you are a Member, but without the right to sit or vote, is a contradiction in terms. No-one denies that you are, by virtue of your letters Patent, a Peer. That is an entirely separate issue to membership of the House. This is borne out by the recent judgment in Baron Mereworth v Ministry of Justice (Crown Office) where Mr Justice Lewison stated:

"In my judgment, the reference [in the House of Lords Act 1999] to 'a member of the House of Lords' is simply a reference to the right to sit and vote in that House ... In a nutshell, membership of the House of Lords means the right to sit and vote in that House. It does not mean entitlement to the dignity of a peerage."

I must therefore again ask that you desist from claiming to be a Member of the House of Lords, either directly or by implication, and also that you desist from claiming to be a Member "without the right to sit or vote".
I am publishing this letter on the parliamentary website so that anybody who wishes to check whether you are a Member of the House of Lords can view this official confirmation that you are not.
David Beamish
Clerk of the Parliaments
15 July 2011
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Climate sceptic 'Lord' Monckton told he's not member of House of Lords