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This morning, after the launch of the new PP-site (thumbs up for Inventis), no less than 64 names were added to the line-up. Personally I couldn’t care less about Snow Patrol, 50 cent or Deftones. But take a look at this:

The Bloody Beetroots – Steve Aoki – Busy P – Ellen Alien – Don Rimini – The Subs – Fake Blood

Just so you know Chokri, these are still on my wishlist
 
OH SNAP!
Disco Villains
Sinden
A1 Bassline
Jack Beats
Jokers of the Scene
Riva Starr
Pristine Blusters
MSTRKRFT
A-Trak
Curses!
DJ Mehdi
…

I have a feeling that PP 2009 will be massive! You can find all 64 names on the new site…

I still smile
Most of the time
At memories, lives intertwined
You’re keeping me company
With a love that was
And will always be

Last Saturday we went to an info session about the Red Bull Elektropdia in Kortrijk. For those unfamiliar with the project, this is what the ‘About’ page on the website says:

Electronic music is a part of Belgian heritage. Like Germany and the US, Belgium is often viewed as the birthplace of all things electronic. Sadly there has been far too little documentation about the Belgian club scene over the past thirty years. That’s why we’ve taken it upon us to create a thorough and in-depth record of Belgian nightlife in the months (and years) ahead. From Telex, Front 242, New Beat, Technotronic, Outlander, CJ Bolland, Ian Van Dahl and Soulwax to 55, Boccaccio, Extreme, Carat, Fuse, Zillion, Dirty Dancing and Culture Club. And let’s not forget renowned labels like R&S, USA Import, Bonzai, Lowlands, N.E.W.S. and Eskimo Recordings. Continue Reading

A remarkable CSR initiative by the Accor Group. Press release 20 April 2009.

1000 Accor hotels to join the Plant for the Planet program

The Group reaffirms its commitment to reforestation and mobilizes employees in support of sustainable development initiatives

For the 3rd Earth Guest Day, Accor has reaffirmed its commitment to reforestation. To be held this year on April 22, Earth Guest Day is a Group-wide initiative that aims to involve employees in sustainable development projects. By April 2010, some 1,000 Accor hotels will be actively involved in Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign, an initiative launched last year in association with the United Nations Environment Program.

A dedicated website for the project, www.accorplantsfortheplanet.com, will be up and running on April 22, 2009