Turning LAPD Activity Into Meditation One Ambient Beat At A Time

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• Turning LAPD Activity Into Meditation One Ambient Beat At A Time
• Malaysia declares emergency as Indonesia smoke pollution thickens
• Gunmen kill 11 foreign tourists in Pakistan
• Brazil protesters vent rage at govt corruption
• Gunmen kill 11 foreign climbers in Pakistan
• Tourists shot dead in northwest Pakistan
• Malaysia declares emergency as Indonesia smoke pollution thickens
• Anti-corruption protests continue in Brazil
• Gunmen kill nine foreign tourists and their guide in northern Pakistan
• Gunmen kill nine foreign tourists and their guide in northern Pakistan
• Even In Over-Regulated Washington State, Obamacare Will Increase Individual Health Insurance Premiums By 34-80%
• Snowden: US collects Chinese mobile data
• Militants in north Nigeria force thousands to flee
• Deaths reported in Bolivia tanker collision
• BOE, PBOC Agree on Currency Swap
• Scattered, smaller protests continue in dozens of Brazilian cities
• Brazil: 250K protest against govt corruption
• Pakistani actress burned in acid attack
• Congo defends Chinese mining companies
• The 10 Best Songs About Los Angeles

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 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. 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 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. Read full article >>

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 By 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 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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Lions job half done - Warburton

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• Lions job half done - Warburton
• Hong Kong Silent on Snowden Extradition
• U.S. May Target Taliban Office for Closure
• Suicide Bomber Kills 14 in Iraqi Mosque
• More killed in Iraq in deadly day of violence
• City Gets Legislature’s Nod to Install Speed Cameras
• Turkey rivals hold mass rallies
• Two die in wing walker crash in Ohio
• Suicide bomber kills 12 in Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad: police
• Deadly attack on Iraq Shia mosque
• Al Qaeda says hostages in North Africa alive, open to talks
• PM says protests serve Turkey's enemies, crowd gathers in Istanbul
• VIDEO: Tunnel dump reveals Naples' history
• Turkish protesters accused of terror links
• Syrian rebels’ backers, meeting in Qatar, agree to send weapons
• Political crisis, privatization gap won't derail bailout-Greek PM
• Shi'ite man shot dead in Saudi Arabia
• Zimmerman Judge Bars Testimony on 911 Call’s Screams
• Despite Assurances by Brazil’s President, Protesters Stage Another Day of Demonstrations
• Lengthy Battle on Arrest Seen in Leaks Case

Lions job half done - Warburton Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:19 AM PDT Lions captain Sam Warburton says his side have to improve to claim a Test series victory against Australia.

Hong Kong Silent on Snowden Extradition Posted: 22 Jun 2013 12:06 PM PDT Hong Kong was silent on whether a former National Security Agency contractor should be extradited to the U.S. now that he has been charged with espionage, but some local legislators said the Chinese government should decide.

U.S. May Target Taliban Office for Closure Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:49 AM PDT U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Washington would press to shut down a new Taliban office in the Gulf emirate of Qatar if the insurgent group continues to create hurdles to planned peace talks.

Suicide Bomber Kills 14 in Iraqi Mosque Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:21 AM PDT A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shiite mosque north of Baghdad, killing 14 and wounding 32 others, Iraqi officials said.

More killed in Iraq in deadly day of violence Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:58 AM PDT At least 12 reported to have died as suicide bomber blows himself up in northern Baghdad in latest deadly attack of day.

City Gets Legislature’s Nod to Install Speed Cameras Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:58 AM PDT The measure to install speed cameras near schools was one of a slew of bills approved in the middle of the night just before the Legislature ended its annual session.

Turkey rivals hold mass rallies Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:48 AM PDT Mass rallies are held in Turkey by the government and its opponents, with police again clearing Istanbul's Taksim Square of protesters.

Two die in wing walker crash in Ohio Posted: 22 Jun 2013 12:06 PM PDT A wing walker and her pilot are killed when their biplane crashes during an air show near Dayton in the US state of Ohio.

Suicide bomber kills 12 in Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad: police Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:43 AM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shi'ite mosque in northern Baghdad on Saturday, killing at least 12 people during evening prayers, police and medics said.

Deadly attack on Iraq Shia mosque Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:25 AM PDT A suicide bomber kills at least 14 people in an attack on a Shia mosque north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say.

Al Qaeda says hostages in North Africa alive, open to talks Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:29 AM PDT DAKAR (Reuters) - Eight European hostages, including five from France, being held by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) are safe, the Islamist group said in a statement posted on its Twitter account on Saturday.

PM says protests serve Turkey's enemies, crowd gathers in Istanbul Posted: 22 Jun 2013 12:20 PM PDT ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan told thousands of supporters in the Black Sea city of Samsun on Saturday that weeks of often violent protests against his government had played into the hands of Turkey's enemies.

VIDEO: Tunnel dump reveals Naples' history Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:12 AM PDT Underground caverns and tunnels in Naples which reveal the city's past over the last 150 years have been opened up to the public .

Turkish protesters accused of terror links Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:11 AM PDT Government charges 22 people over demonstrations, saying they were acting on behalf of 'terrorist' group.

Syrian rebels’ backers, meeting in Qatar, agree to send weapons Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:02 AM PDT DOHA, Qatar — The Syrian opposition's major international backers agreed here Saturday to provide "urgently all the necessary materiel and equipment" to rebels fighting the government of President Bashar al-Assad. Read full article >>

Political crisis, privatization gap won't derail bailout-Greek PM Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:56 AM PDT ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's recent government crisis and failure to meet privatization targets will not derail an international bailout, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Saturday.

Shi'ite man shot dead in Saudi Arabia Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:51 AM PDT RIYADH (Reuters) - A Shi'ite man was shot dead late on Friday in the fractious Qatif district of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, home to many of its Shi'ite Muslim minority.

Zimmerman Judge Bars Testimony on 911 Call’s Screams Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:35 AM PDT Jurors will not hear from experts about whether a distraught voice on a 911 call is George Zimmerman, the community watchman, or Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old who was killed.

Despite Assurances by Brazil’s President, Protesters Stage Another Day of Demonstrations Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:22 AM PDT Many in the sweeping protest movement dismissed President Dilma Rousseff's proposals, which were short on details and included some programs for which she had been unable to garner support the past.

Lengthy Battle on Arrest Seen in Leaks Case Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:07 AM PDT The request by the Justice Department that Hong Kong detain Edward J. Snowden is likely to set off a tangled fight over his fate, legal experts said Saturday.

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