The Rise Of Poetronica

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It's hardly surprising the year is ending with news that dubstep heavyweight Skream is set for a musical collaboration with poet Jodi Ann Bickley. The two forms have since made sweet, electro-infused music together, with poets embracing the jerky and sometimes downright jarring beats of dubstep and electronica.

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Iceland's president says he will step down in May (Reuters)

REYKJAVIK (Reuters) ? Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, who twice called a referendum to bring down a debt settlement deal with the Netherlands and Britain, said on Sunday he would step down this year after 16 years in office.

Grimsson said in his yearly televised New Year address that he would not run for re-election in May.

One of the president's few formal powers is to refuse to sign a bill passed in parliament, which must then be put to a referendum. Grimsson is the only Icelandic president to have used the power.

In March 2010 and then again in April 2011, Icelanders voted to rejected bills intended to settle debts owed to Britain and the Netherlands as a result of the 2008 financial crisis, when British and Dutch savers had money in Icelandic accounts frozen.

"It is clear that both referendums gave the people of this country increased self-confidence, showed the way to increased democracy, and drew the attention and even the admiration of other countries," Grimsson said in a later statement.

Nevertheless, the "Icesave" dispute has held back Iceland's economic recovery from a catastrophic banking collapse and cast a shadow over its application to join the European Union, on which negotiations started in June.

All of Iceland's top commercial banks collapsed within a week in 2008, sending its currency and economy into a tailspin.

Strict capital controls have held up new investment and the economy remains fragile.

The estate of the collapsed Landsbanki made a first payment to the creditors last month and says the deposits will be repaid in full. However, the EFTA Surveillance Authority, which oversees Iceland's cooperation with the European Union, says it will take Iceland to court to try to force faster repayment.

Grimsson's announcement follows a reshuffle of the centre-left government on Friday after traditional end-of-year talks between the government and the president.

(Reporting by Omar Valdimarsson; Writing by Anna Ringstrom; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

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BP money buys sports towels, holiday lights, jingles

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. -- Sports towels and fleece blankets. A poker tournament. A $1 million Christmas display. A prom for senior citizens. BP gas card giveaways. A ?most deserving mom? contest. And advertising, lots of advertising.

Florida Panhandle officials made the mix of eyebrow-raising purchases with $30 million BP gave them earlier this year to help tourism recover from 2010?s disastrous Gulf oil spill.

The money allowed seven area tourism bureaus to try promotions they could never have afforded otherwise, and it has propelled the Panhandle?s visitor counts to record numbers this year following a disastrous season right after the spill. The question now is what happens when the BP money dries up, most likely in April. The grants doubled and tripled the tourism-promotion budgets in these Panhandle counties, and officials worry the boost in visitors may prove fleeting.

ASSOCIATED PRESS/Panama City Beach, Romona Robbins A high-definition animated light show projects on the Sterling Reef in Panama City Beach, Fla. In the foreground of the Sterling Reef is the Christmas Tree Forrest and Ice Palace. Florida Panhandle officials made the mix of eyebrow-raising purchases with $30 million BP gave them earlier this year to help tourism recover from 2010?s disastrous Gulf oil spill.

Will numbers stay up?

?It is one thing to have your numbers go up when a tremendous amount of money is being put, not only in our economy, but in all of north Florida,? said Curt Blair, executive director of the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. ?We will see after April whether part of this was a real recovery ? or if we see fall-off. ? Whether we?ve done that or if we?ve just propped up the market.?

BP announced the $30 million tourism grants in April. Though the agreement for the $30 million doesn?t prevent Florida from pursuing any claims against BP or others, officials there decided a week later not to join other Gulf states in a lawsuit against Transocean, the owner of the Deepwater Horizon rig at the heart of the spill.

Florida?s tourism spending spree isn?t the first time that BP money has allowed government officials to snag items from their wish lists.

Separately, BP had already poured hundreds of millions of dollars into the four Gulf states in the months after the oil spill -- with few strings attached. The Associated Press documented earlier this year how some of the $754 million given to local governments had been spent on Tasers, SUVs and pick-up trucks, rock concerts, an iPad and other items with no direct connection to the oil spill.

In all, BP has given $150 million to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi for tourism promotion since the oil spill, with the Sunshine State getting the lion?s share -- $62 million.

Attention grabbers

Source: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/12/31/3659007/bp-money-buys-sports-towels-holiday.html

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Josh Hamilton will continue to give away souvenir baseball

Josh Hamilton intends to continue giving fans souvenirs.

After the family of Shannon Stone, the firefighter who fell to his death in July after reaching over a railing for a souvenir ball from Hamilton, implored him to keep up the practice, the Rangers outfielder said Friday afternoon that he will.

"My intent will continue to be to toss baseballs to fans in the stands," Hamilton said in a quote released by the Rangers. "However, I am also very mindful that this needs to be done in the right circumstances. Giving away baseballs during a game is an important part
of how we interact with our fans. I assess each situation to make certain it is done safely. I appreciate the comments by Mrs. Stone and my prayers are with the Stone family."

Source: http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/12/josh-hamilton-will-continue-to.html

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New Statehouse occupancy rules seen as anti-union

By Chelsea Schneider Kirk cschneider@post-trib.com December 30, 2011 2:00PM

Updated: December 30, 2011 7:49PM

A high-ranking Indiana House Democrat sees new Statehouse security measures announced Friday as a ploy to keep union members protesting right-to-work legislation out of the building.

State public safety personnel set a new capacity for the Statehouse at 3,000 people ahead of the Indiana General Assembly session that starts Wednesday. State officials estimate 1,700 people work in the building.

Right-to-work legislation that drew large crowds and led to a five-week walk out by House Democrats last year is expected to become a dominating issue this session. The legislation would prohibit unions from requiring workers to pay fees to the labor organizations

?I?ve been there for rallies with many, many more people,? state Rep. Linda Lawson, D-Hammond, said. ?Obviously it?s an attempt to keep union members out of the building. That?s the only way to look at it. It?s never been done before.?

The public is advised to enter at the east door on the Capitol Avenue side. Signs larger than 2-feet by 2-feet and made of material other than cardboard, poster board or other non-injury causing material are restricted.

State Sen. Earline Rogers, D-Gary, sees the new policy as an attempt to block the public from the Legislature.

?This is not the way for the administration to react to citizens? rights to gather and protest,? Rogers said. ?It?s certainly not the way to deal with the many pressing problems of the state as it relates to the economy and jobs.?

The policy was drafted by Indiana State Police, the state?s homeland security department and the state fire marshal?s office. State Police Superintendent Paul Whitesell said the capacity number was based on an analysis of what was a safe capacity level for the building.

Whitesell said large crowds that gathered in the Statehouse during the 2011 session created disruptions.

?During the last legislative session, several scheduled events were interrupted or canceled, and we want everyone who visits or schedules an event in the building to have a pleasant and successful experience,? he said in a statement.

AP contributed to this report.

Source: http://posttrib.suntimes.com/news/9725892-418/new-statehouse-occupancy-rules-seen-as-anti-union.html

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Video: Manatees swarm a power plant's waters

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Women?s college basketball: St. Mary?s spoils BYU?s West Coast Conference debut

The Saint Mary?s women?s basketball team spoiled BYU?s debut in the West Coast Conference on Saturday in Moraga, Calif., defeating the Cougars 54-48.

Kristen Riley had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Cougars, who had their 10-game winning streak snapped. Kristen Riley led the Cougars with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

Kim Parker added 10 points for BYU (11-3, 0-1).

Saint Mary?s (11-4, 2-0) led 30-24 at halftime before shooting 0-for-17 from the field in the first 13 minutes of the half, allowing BYU?s Haley Steed to tie the game at 31-31 on a jump shot.

But the Gaels pulled away down the stretch for the win. Jackie Nared led Saint Mary?s with 16 points.

Sacramento State 78, Weber State 60 ? In Sacramento, Calif., the Wildcats ventured into the Hornets Nest and came up short in the Big Sky Conference game despite 13 points from Mikell Woodfield.

Sophomore guard Jordan Pfau added nine points and five rebounds for Weber State (0-1, 2-12).

Kylie Kuhns had 17 points and 15 rebounds for Sacramento State (7-8, 2-0).

Boise State 85, Utah Valley 64 ? In Boise, Idaho, Sammie Jensen had 19 points, and Taylor Huber added 17 for Wolverines (6-7), but they fell short in the nonconference game.

Kati Isham scored 20 points for the Broncos (8-6).

South Dakota 81, Southern Utah 69 ? In Vermillion, S.D., Hailey Mandelko scored 13 points to lead six SUU players in double figures, but the Thunderbirds (4-9, 0-3) lost the Summit League game.

Kimie Hawkins added 12 points for SUU, while Carli Moreland and DJ Norman scored 11 each, and Andrea Jones and Brenna Gates had 10 each.

Source: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/53211482-77/points-state-byu-game.html.csp

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