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Astma: There Will Be a McDonald’s

Valerie
Listening to Astma is like going on a really weird and wacky ride. It's filled with noises, words, and layers upon layers of sound that you can't make out of. Despite all this chaos, there is an awesome gem hiding inside. There Will Be a McDonald's is a complicated mixture of sound that even some noise rockers might not get. The duo behind this eclectic cacophony is drummer and vocalist, Olga Nosova (Motherfathers), and industrial/electronic maestro, Alexei Borisov. They first teamed up for the effort back in 2009 and since then have collaborated with various artists, poets & musicians to create a unique studio as well as live experience.
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One Curious Nightfall

Valerie
One Curious Nightfall is a short but very interesting game that's coupled with one awesome soundtrack. The game is beautiful and definitely worth checking out and experiencing for yourself. In the game, there are several rooms that you need to explore, with each room holding a surprise of its own. Gameplay is quite simple and the graphics is 2D but it's still pretty amazing. It's a bit short so don't expect to get too attached with the game since it might be over even before you start getting a feel for it. Give the game a try by hitting the download link on the upper left of the image.
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Sleepmakeswaves: In Today Already Walks Tomorrow

Valerie
Making an epic record isn't easy. This is especially difficult if you're a fairly new band. Nevertheless, it's always a great experience to see new artists push the boundaries and deliver a great record despite obscurity. Sleepmakeswaves is one band that manages to hit everything right on the spot. This Aussie group has released 3 EPs under their name, including this one; In Today Already Walks Tomorrow. They're currently gearing up for the release of their debut album by July 2011. For the meantime, you can check out this amazing EP. It's a beautiful mix of progressive, instrumental post-rock that will certainly make you smile.
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Picopicogames

Valerie
Picopicogames contains quite a few set of games that you can enjoy. Whether you fancy playing a puzzle game, a racing game or an RPG; you'll find one right in this bunch. The entire compilation of games is meant to be small and simple so that players can easily play and breeze through them if they find some extra time on their hands. It's a wonderful way of keeping yourself occupied while you're waiting for your turn in line or waiting for someone to arrive. The game was last updated in August 2010 and it works great on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Give the game a try by getting it at the App store. It's absolutely free!
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Zadkiel: The Saturn Return

Valerie
Zadkiel is a three piece alternative indie rock band that hails from the UK. The group initially formed back in 2008. Together, they create an eclectic mix of alternative rock which incorporates beautiful vocals and instrument work. The Saturn Return is their third compilation and like their previous releases, it's a well-composed record. They admit to being heavily influenced by artists like Jeff Buckley, Nirvana and Radiohead, which is quite evident in the music they create. Nevertheless, the trio manages to express their own sound through the cracks. Each cut resounds with melodies, instruments and distortions that beautifully combine to create a wonderful sound.
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Young & Research II: Tough Love Sampler

Valerie
Young & Research II gives you a great teaser on what to expect from the more than 5 year old record label, Tough Love. The compilation takes 13 tracks from the London-based label and compiles them to create one amazing record. It's been an exciting year for the label so far, they managed to release two of their first full LPs from Girls Names and Cymbals. They also gathered up an awesome set of tracks for Young & Research II. Most of the songs featured in the album include exclusives as well as brand new recordings from various artists. You'll find plenty of great new bands to like in this one.
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Madeleine Albright: On being a woman and a diplomat

Kademlia
Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks bluntly about politics and diplomacy, making the case that women's issues deserve a place at the center of foreign policy. Far from being a "soft" issue, she says, women's issues are often the very hardest ones, dealing directly with life and death. A frank and funny Q&A with Pat Mitchell from the Paley Center.
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Adult Swim: Singles

Natalie
We all know or at least heard of Adult Swim as adult-oriented cable television that shares air time with Cartoon Network; not everyone, however, knows them for releasing some sweet free music. As part of their more recent projects, Adult Swim has decided to put together a compilation, 8 singles over 8 weeks that would blend together some great artists from genres as diverse as folk, pop, hip-hop, metal, and a touch of electronica.
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Awesome Duplicate Photo Finder

Valerie
Trying to get rid of duplicate images in your hard drive can be a bit of a pain. Even regular individuals these days can amass hundreds of images in their systems. There are times when it's hard to prevent duplicates from showing up in your computer no matter how careful you are. Fortunately, using the Awesome Duplicate Photo Finder makes it easy to erase these duplicates without much trouble. The program is compatible with almost any Windows system including Windows 7 and is offered absolutely free. It's a small program that can do wonders in cleaning up your system.
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