<minerat>

wise words...

"It was scandalous that the Swiss voted for the ban. Now we have the support of all the far-right parties across Europe. This is shameful" -- Guillaume Morand, on the minaret ban in Switzerland.

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<the farm>

what in the world...

Anish Kapoor’s Untitled work on The Farm in Kaipara Bay,New Zealand cuts into a high ridgeline with views of the harbour to the west and mountains.

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<herbs>

is it good for me ?

Crack on! Scientists say popping your knuckles won't give you arthritis later in life.

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<jaga jazz>

never heard of it...

Jaga Jazzist is a 9 piece Norwegian jazz-rock-experimental behemoth.

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<haircut>

out of pocket...

Cristiano Cora, who normally charges $300, offers free 'unemployment haircuts'.

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<bike>

how does it work ?

MIT Senseable City Lab presents The Copenhagen Wheel which employs regenerative braking, an electric motor and even a Bluetooth connection to your iPhone for real-time data display.

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<shooting party>

ask me if i care ?

The return of poshness. Barbour jackets, Hunter wellingtons, Brogues and Oxfords are ultra hip must-have items and the more clumpy and traditional-looking the better.

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