Turning LAPD Activity Into Meditation One Ambient Beat At A Time

Turning LAPD Activity Into Meditation One Ambient Beat At A Time


Turning LAPD Activity Into Meditation One Ambient Beat At A Time

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:34 PM PDT

Imagine your Beverly Hills speeding ticket as interpreted by Philip Glass. Or a domestic dispute backed by theremin and Moog synthesizer. You're starting to get the idea behind "You Are Listening To Los Angeles," a trippy website that mashes up live L.A. police scanner broadcasts with streaming ambient music.

Malaysia declares emergency as Indonesia smoke pollution thickens

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:47 PM PDT

Villagers sit on their motorcycles as they get ready to leave their homes as a fire burns a palm oil plantation in the Bangko Pusako district in Rokan HilirKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia declared a state of emergency in two parts of the southern state of Johor on Sunday as smoke from land-clearing fires in Indonesia pushed air pollution above the level considered hazardous. The illegal burning of forests and other land on Indonesia's Sumatra island, to the west of peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, to clear space for palm oil plantations is a chronic problem during the June-September dry season. ...


Gunmen kill 11 foreign tourists in Pakistan

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:29 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Gunmen killed 11 foreign tourists before dawn Sunday as they were visiting one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan, police said.

Brazil protesters vent rage at govt corruption

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:59 PM PDT

A protester kicks another one as he tried to prevent him from breaking a police barrier during a protest outside Minerao stadium where a Confederations Cup soccer match takes place between Japan and Mexico in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Saturday, June 22, 2013. Demonstrators once again took to the streets of Brazil on Saturday, continuing a wave of protests that have shaken the nation and pushed the government to promise a crackdown on corruption and greater spending on social services. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)SAO PAULO (AP) — A quarter-million Brazilians took to the streets in the latest a wave of sometimes-violent protests that are increasingly focusing on corruption and reforming a government system in which people have lost faith. A new poll shows that 75 percent of citizens support the demonstrations.


Gunmen kill 11 foreign climbers in Pakistan

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:54 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Police say gunmen have killed 11 foreigners who were climbing one of the highest mountains in the world in northern Pakistan.

Tourists shot dead in northwest Pakistan

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:47 PM PDT

Security personnel sent to area after gunmen stormed base camp of Nanga Parbat mountain killing at least 11 people.

Malaysia declares emergency as Indonesia smoke pollution thickens

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:47 PM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia declared a state of emergency in two parts of the southern state of Johor on Sunday as smoke from land-clearing fires in Indonesia pushed air pollution above the level considered hazardous.

Anti-corruption protests continue in Brazil

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:08 PM PDT

An estimated 150,000 demonstrators take part in rallies across the country, despite president's pledge of reform.

Gunmen kill nine foreign tourists and their guide in northern Pakistan

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:21 PM PDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Gunmen stormed a hotel in a remote part of northern Pakistan on Sunday and killed nine foreign tourists and a Pakistani guide near the foot of one of the world's tallest mountains, police and security officials said. Five Ukrainians, three Chinese, a Russian and their guide were killed in the attack in a remote resort area near the base camp for the 8,125-metre snow-covered Nanga Parbat peak, a popular destination for adventurous trekkers, officials said. ...

Gunmen kill nine foreign tourists and their guide in northern Pakistan

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:07 PM PDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Gunmen stormed a hotel in a remote part of northern Pakistan on Sunday and killed nine foreign tourists and a Pakistani guide, police and security officials said.

Even In Over-Regulated Washington State, Obamacare Will Increase Individual Health Insurance Premiums By 34-80%

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:01 PM PDT

For all the talk about rate shock—next year's Obamacare-induced spike in health insurance prices—there are a few states where you'd think rate shock shouldn't happen. In Maine, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, insurance markets are already regulated in much the same way that Obamacare will. These states force insurers to cover everyone, despite pre-existing conditions, and they oblige carriers to charge similar rates to younger and older customers. Despite these factors, it turns out that in Washington state, Obamacare will still increase the underlying cost of individually purchased health insurance by 34 to 80 percent, on average.

Snowden: US collects Chinese mobile data

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:39 PM PDT

Hong Kong newspaper cites ex-intelligence technician as naming top university and a network operator as hacking targets.

Militants in north Nigeria force thousands to flee

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:13 PM PDT

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Islamist extremists threatening a bloodbath forced thousands of people out of villages in Nigeria's northeast, where refugees said Saturday that the fighters have regrouped after a month-long military crackdown.

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Deaths reported in Bolivia tanker collision

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:37 PM PDT

Police say alcohol spilling from lorry caught fire following accident, burning 11 vehicles on highway near Peru border.

BOE, PBOC Agree on Currency Swap

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:51 PM PDT

The Bank of England and the People's Bank of China Saturday said they had reached a three-year deal to swap sterling and yuan when needed.

Scattered, smaller protests continue in dozens of Brazilian cities

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:02 PM PDT

Demonstrators march during a protest in SalvadorBy Pedro Fonseca and Sergio Moraes SALVADOR/BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Reuters) - Scattered protests took place in dozens of Brazilian cities on Saturday, although fewer people took to the streets in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, where vandalism and clashes with police have rocked the country in recent days. ...


Brazil: 250K protest against govt corruption

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:56 PM PDT

A protester kicks another one as he tried to prevent him from breaking a police barrier during a protest outside Minerao stadium where a Confederations Cup soccer match takes place between Japan and Mexico in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Saturday, June 22, 2013. Demonstrators once again took to the streets of Brazil on Saturday, continuing a wave of protests that have shaken the nation and pushed the government to promise a crackdown on corruption and greater spending on social services. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)SAO PAULO (AP) — More than 250,000 anti-government demonstrators again took to streets in several Brazilian cities Saturday and engaged police in some isolated, intense conflicts. Anger over political corruption emerged as the unifying issue for the demonstrators, who vowed to stay in the streets until concrete steps are taken to reform the political system.


Pakistani actress burned in acid attack

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:33 PM PDT

Attack on 18-year-old Bushra in her home in northwestern town of Nowshera blamed by her brother on local TV producer.

Congo defends Chinese mining companies

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:05 PM PDT

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo's information minister described a recently published Amnesty International report on working conditions in the country's mines as "unfairly targeting" Chinese companies.

The 10 Best Songs About Los Angeles

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:15 PM PDT

Let the comments begin. This list of the best songs about Los Angeles could not possibly include every song about L.A., so I included only the best: the ones that most define the city and give L.A. its beat. But since it is only ten songs, someone is bound to be disappointed. I know what you're thinking -- No 'Free Fallin'' by Tom Petty? What about "Los Angeles" by X? And why no Los Lobos or Beck or other bands synonymous with L.A.? Instead of asking, just take a listen before letting me know your favorite L.A. tunes.

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