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Changes In Store

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:37:26 GMT

Dear MRW Readers and Subscribers,

The Mediaburn Radio Weblog will be undergoing changes from now until the end of the year. To stay tuned to this frequency, please check http://twitter.com/Mediaburn or subscribe with RSS via http://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/2683031.rss

News will also be available on our flagship http://www.mediaburn.net and http://soulcircuit.ning.com

See you soon!

GS

Matablog / Matador Records

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:36 GMT

Cold Cave 'Love Comes Close', out today! Plus 'Theme From Tomrrowland' mp3. photo by: Ryan Muir The time has come. The long-awaited Matador re-release of Cold Cave's debut long-player, 'Love Comes Close' is out today! The album hits your favorite record shops in formats including-but-not-limited-to compact disc and vinyl. It's also available via your favorite digital retailer.

As a special treat with your digital purchase and/or with your download... [Matablog]

Review: Spirits of the Dead (1968)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:29:20 GMT

Review: Spirits of the Dead (1968).

If you're familiar with the works of Edgar Allan Poe, you know that amongst his most prominent themes is that of the past's ability to terrorize you. The three loosely adapted Poe stories in Spirits of the Dead - "Metzengerstein," "William Wilson," and "Never Bet the Devil your Head" - are about exactly that. Though they are each helmed by a different director, the continuity and quality that flow through them are perfectly consistent, creating an experience that is well-told, layered, and haunting.

[Classic-Horror.com - Reviewing the History of Horror Movies]

Through the Past, Darkly

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:06:30 GMT

7 years ago. From the Mediaburn Archives November 8, 2002. Link to Wired News.

Notes on Internet2: Internet2 Pumps Streaming Media. A live New World Symphony performance streamed over Internet2 offers a peak -- and a listen -- at what's to come when the public Internet gets fatter pipes. Andy Patrizio reports from Los Angeles. [Wired News]

Source: AMBiENT PiNG RADiO

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:39 GMT

Buy a disc by Alan Bloor, get a disc by Marc Spybey for free!. We're really pleased to be presenting the latest release from Alan Bloor through the ping things net label as he's one of our very favorite artists in the ambient/improvisational genre. And to show how excited we are, we're having a special limited time offer where if you buy a disc priced at $10 or higher from either of Alan's projects Pholde or Knurl from the ping things store, we'll also send you a free copy of Marc Spybey's out of print Piehead Records 3" release "I have no money but I am Antonin Artaud"! This much sought after release from Spybey is an eclectic collection of music that was limited to two short print runs and has since become a rarely seen collectors item, and now it can be yours for free with the purchase of one of Alan Bloor's discs!

This promotion is exclusively offered to AMBiENT PiNG RADiO blog readers and is only available while supplies last, so act quickly to get music from Alan Bloor and a free disc from Marc Spybey!

By rik(at)pingthings.com (rik maclean - ping things). [AMBiENT PiNG RADiO]

Print ad for the Verizon Droid / CNET

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:39:24 GMT

Verizon ad describes negotiations with Apple?. A print ad for the Verizon Droid uses far more personal anti-iPhone references than any of its TV spots. Is this a barely subliminal description of Verizon's negotiations with Apple? [CNET News.com]

droidie.com

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:32:22 GMT

A Droid newbies site. It's a good idea when starting something new that you think you're going to do a lot of to start a "newbies" site, to accumulate wisdom about.

http://droidie.com/

....

[Scripting News]

The Future

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:19:04 GMT

Mediaburn: RT @loudersoft "The future is like a Japanese game show. You have no idea what's going on." hahahaha #30rock. Mediaburn: RT @loudersoft "The future is like a Japanese game show. You have no idea what's going on." hahahaha #30rock [Twitter / Mediaburn]

Bella Union Showcase at SXSW 2010

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:14:09 GMT

Bella Union Showcase at SXSW 2010.

Bella Union is preparing for a bumper 2010, with new albums due in Q1 from Laura Veirs, Lawrence Arabia, Midlake, Beach House, The Acorn, The Kissaway Trail, and Abe Vigoda. The label's recent signees include Lone Wolf, I Break Horses, John Grant with Midlake, and Simon's own new band, Snowbird (where does he find the time!). Many Bella Union artists also have US labels, so it isn't always possible to host every band on the roster but their SXSW 2010 schedule is starting to look pretty exciting! (more details)

[donewaiting.com]

Source: SuperHeroHype.com

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:05:15 GMT

Thor to Start Shooting Mid-January. Marvel Studios will kick-off principal photography for the Kenneth Branagh-directed Thor in Los Angeles in mid-January. The production will then move to Santa Fe, New Mexico from March until late-April. ["SuperHeroHype.com - 5 most recent stories"]

VALUE BLiND - Thursday, November 19th at 5:27PM ET

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:03:45 GMT

VALUE BLiND on Nicktoons!.

Thursday, November 19th at 5:27PM ET, VALUE BLiND will be aired on Nicktoons! As a finalist in the Nickelodeon Animation Festival 2009, you can vote online between the 16th and the 29th - Yay! Support VALUE BLiND!

[Mindworks of Whimsicality]

The Other side of Saturn's ring plane

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:37:26 GMT

Saturn After Equinox.

The other side of Saturn's ring plane is now directly illuminated by the Sun.

[APOD]

Markus Schulz iPhone app

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:17:31 GMT

Markus Schulz iPhone app. Markus Schulz' dance floor domination is set to intensify with the addition of an iPhone application to his electronic music empire. [Armada Music]

Source: Twitter / Mediaburn

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:38:40 GMT

Mediaburn: 1978 as a child. My mom and brother and I at the record store. $5.00 for an LP. Seemed a very fair price for Rock. And fun. #musicmemory. Mediaburn: 1978 as a child. My mom and brother and I at the record store. $5.00 for an LP. Seemed a very fair price for Rock. And fun. #musicmemory [Twitter / Mediaburn]

Starpulse Entertainment News

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:36:54 GMT

Katy Perry To Debut New Song During 'MTV Unplugged' See It Before The Show On MTV.com Nov. 16.
"MTV Unplugged" will continue the tradition of providing music fans with stellar live performances as the network premieres its latest installment featuring Grammy nominated, superstar singer-songwriter Katy Perry airing on Monday

Veteran's Day - November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:04:06 GMT

From Congressman Harry Mitchell:

Dear Gary,

This Veterans Day, I want to make sure we all take a moment to give thanks to our men and women in uniform. I sought out a seat on the House Veterans Affairs' Committee because I believe that the best way to honor the sacrifices of our veterans is to ensure they receive the care and dignity they have earned.

As Chairman of the House Veterans' Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and as someone who represents more than 65,000 veterans, I have been working hard to deliver the benefits and care our veterans have earned. I believe this is critical in meeting the needs of the 363,000 veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan in need of care over the last three years.

The care of our veterans, servicemen and servicewomen are not just Democratic concerns or Republican concerns. They are American concerns. And we have worked together to help deliver results:

Service Members Homeownership Tax Act, H.R. 3590: while helping to stabilize our housing industry, this bill ensures our service men and women can take full advantage of the $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit
Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, H.R. 1182/S.475: allows service members to maintain their residency for various purposes including voting, income taxes, and personal property taxes.
Veterans Retraining Act, H.R. 1168: authorizes a monthly training assistance allowance of upwards of $1,400 for each month that a veteran is enrolled in an employment-training program that teaches a skill in demand.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, H.R. 1: provided a $1.4 billion increase for the Department of Veterans Affairs for maintenance at VA medical facilities, construction of veterans' extended care facilities, and veteran cemetery repairs and $250 stimulus payments to disabled veterans.

I am also working with the VA and our committee to make sure we are keeping the promises we've made to our veterans.

New Electronic Medical Records: continued to examine the progress being made by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs in ensuring electronic health record interoperability when transitioning to civilian life.
Diseases Associated with Agent Orange: established a service-connection for Vietnam Veterans with B cell leukemias, such as hairy cell leukemia; Parkinson's disease; and ischemic heart disease.
Challenged the VA to ensure veterans receive their GI Bill benefits: called on VA to lay out a plan to prevent more untimely delays of GI Bill benefits. No veteran should fall behind because of the VA's inability to deliver the benefits our brave veterans have earned.

Earlier this year I had the honor of being presented its 'Distinguished Legislator Award' by the American Legion Department of Arizona for my commitment and work on behalf of the nation's veterans. Previous Distinguished Legislator Award recipients include Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl. And while I was humbled to be recognized by the American Legion, I believe strongly that our veterans have stood for us and it is our duty to stand for them.

There's still much work to be done. This Veterans Day, make sure to take a moment to give them thanks.

Sincerely,

P.S. To stay updated, please visit my website to learn more what Iâo[dot accent]m doing to honor those who have served us.

via PhysOrg.com

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:56:04 GMT

China sends panda expert to Taiwan to aid breeding. (AP) -- Nothing like a little time apart to rekindle the affections that could lead to a baby panda. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories]

15malaysia.com

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:03:11 GMT

15Malaysia is a short film project. It consists of 15 short films made by 15 Malaysian filmmakers. These films not only deal with socio-political issues in Malaysia, they also feature some of the best-known faces in the country, including actors, musicians and top political leaders. You may think of them as funky little films made by 15 Malaysian voices for the people of Malaysia.

http://15malaysia.com/

Sloan at Skully's, Columbus, 11/29.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:31:00 GMT

Donewaiting.com presents Sloan at Skully's, Columbus, 11/29.

In association with BenCo Presents. Tickets available on Ticketweb now. $10. Get excited. (We[base ']ll have a pair of tickets to give away soon, too.)

Free download of the new single, "Take it Upon Yourself," at Sloanmusic.com.

[donewaiting.com]

Source: Roadless

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:33:30 GMT

One last shot of color, before twilight settles in..

One last shot of color, before twilight settles in.

[Roadless]