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2008-12-07

Manage your music with ID3 tag editors

"The Linux desktop comes with a variety of multimedia players, such as Xine, MPlayer, and Amarok. Yet all digital media players are only as good as the files they have to work with, and preparing those files requires the best tag editor you can find. I checked out half a dozen of the more popular and stable graphical ID3 tag editors available for Linux. I found that going from no tags to great tags requires keeping more than one of these editors on hand."

http://www.linux.com/feature/153034

Victor Borge - Phonetic Pronunciation




http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4qii8S3gw

Red Dawn - Theremin & Guitar




http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a02weCiXgLE

see also


http://dolennididdorol.blogspot.com/2008/07/theremin-lydia-kavina-plays-claire-de.html

Crosby Stills and Nash - Almost Cut My Hair




http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4tb4irSs538

Rhapsody - Emerald Sword




http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sK6X78SFi30

'Mythical' Beatles song confirmed

"Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed a 14-minute long Beatles track many thought was a myth does exist - and says he wants the public to hear it.

He told BBC Radio 4's Front Row the track - called Carnival of Light - was not released because the other Beatles thought it was too "adventurous".

The improvised track was recorded in 1967 for an electronic music festival. "

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7732546.stm

Motor Mania



"The obvious Mr. Walker/ Mr. Wheeler, Dr. Jekyll/ Mr. Hyde connection exposes a truth about the motorcar and society- perhaps one we are not so comfortable with now that we have allowed the car to dominate practically every aspect of modern life. It’s this psychological split between the driver and walker- the lead-footed petrol addict and the resident who has to keep a close eye on small children and pets. And of course they are often the same person."

http://onthelevelblog.wordpress.com/2008/12/03/motor-mania/

The new car mystery

"Why do you want to buy something that drops 25% in value as soon as you drive it out of the showroom?"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7764777.stm

The 10 big energy myths

"Myth 2: wind power is too unreliable 

Actually, during some periods earlier this year the wind provided almost 40% of Spanish power. Parts of northern Germany generate more electricity from wind than they actually need. Northern Scotland, blessed with some of the best wind speeds in Europe, could easily generate 10% or even 15% of the UK's electricity needs at a cost that would comfortably match today's fossil fuel prices."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/nov/27/renewableenergy-energy

A More Sustainable University

"Cardiff University pursues the principles of sustainable development both in its engagement with external stakeholders and in the management of its internal operations.  The University also seeks to bring about positive change through a world-leading programme of research, learning and teaching, which addresses a wide range of sustainability issues"

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/sustainability/

"
  1. Staff are asked to turn their lights, computer and other electrical accessories off at the end of the day or when away for long periods, and switch off at the power switch.
  2. Use a mug instead of disposable cups for drinks.
  3. Recycle.
  4. Don’t print documents unless you really have to. Print on both sides where you can. Share essential documents with colleagues rather than printing a copy each.
  5. Take stairs rather than the lift where you can.
  6. Use video conferencing, where possible, instead of transport.
  7. Cut down on air conditioning, where you can.
  8. Use public transport or walk rather than taking taxis to travel between campus offices and lecture theatres.
  9. Don’t bring in portable heaters. Staff are asked to raise heating problems in their office with the Estates division. When it's cold outside, consider wearing appropriate clothing.
"

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/sustainability/getinvolved/how-help-work.html

Europe's Leading Eco-Center Offers Clean Energy Surgeries

"Here’s an exciting opportunity for any UK-based folks who are planning a renewable energy project of any kind. The Center for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales is launching a series of Renewable Energy Consultancy Surgery Days to allow renovators, home builders and anyone interested in harnessing the sun, the wind, biomass, ground source heat pumps, small scale hydro or a combination of the above to leverage CAT’s expertise, accumulated over 35 years of leading renewable energy experimentation"

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/cat-renewable-surgeries.php