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Ravers lose sight at laser show
Since the Aquamarine Open Air Festival in Kirzhach, dozens of partygoers have been checking into Moscow's hospital complaining of eye and vision problems.
"They all have retinal burns, scarring is visible on them," Kommersant newspaper quotes one health official as saying.
"Loss of vision in individual cases is as high as 80% and regaining it is already impossible," the opthalmologist said.
Heavy rains meant organisers were forced to erect massive tents for the all-night dance party, and lasers that normally illuminate upwards into the sky were instead shone into the ravers' eyes.
"I immediately had a spot like when you stare into the sun," raver Dmitry told Kommersant.
"After three days I decided to go to the hospital. They examined me, asked if I had been at Open Air, and then put me straight in the hospital. I didn't even get to go home and get my stuff," he said.
Industry website www.laserfx.com said focused laser light can cause eye damage almost instantly.
The owner of a Moscow laser rental company said the accidental blindings were due to "illiteracy on the part of technicians".
"It was partly the rain, but also partly the size of the laser," said Valentin Vasiliev.
"Somebody set up an extremely powerful laser for such a small space," he added.
Mr Vasiliev said his company did not provide the Aquamarine lasers. Since the Aquamarine Open Air Festival in Kirzhach, dozens of partygoers have been checking into Moscow's hospital complaining of eye ... more -
Ravers blinded by the light....of a Russian laser!
Set the scene. You have your best clothes on, you are with your closest friends, the music is pumping, the crowd is swaying as one and then........
A giant laser burns your retina and you can't see!
This is not a party that I would like to attend. Set the scene. You have your best clothes on, you are with your closest friends, the music is pumping, the crowd is swaying as one and... more -
Philly Painting Jam
Live painting event at the 2008 Philadelphia Tattoo Expo, featuring
Alex and Allyson Grey, Guy Aitchison, Michele Wortman, Cory Kruger,
Nick Baxter, Jon Clue and Nikko Hurtado. Live painting event at the 2008 Philadelphia Tattoo Expo, featuring ... more -
Deaf Raves // Comment Picked for TV
Thanks to kimrich09 for leaving her upload on "Deaf Raves." After you hear what she has to say you can check out the pod here: http://current.com/items/77213532_deaf_raves Thanks to kimrich09 for leaving her upload on "Deaf Raves." After you hear what she has to say you can check out the pod here: http:/... more
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Fritz Aardvark Bragpuss the glowstick king
Some good glowstick action at a local rock night where Fritz was turning it on, best dancing in the venue.
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Rave gent enjoys the football match
No sir it is not a happy hardcore event it is a football match, put your rave light away!
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HyperCoSMic Painting Jam
Visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey had a live painting performance at Club 740 in Los Angeles. Painting on stage with them were renowned tattoo artist Guy Aitchison and his wife, multimedia artist Michele Wortman; also performing were dark surrealist Chet Zar, tattoo portrait painter Shawn Barber and Corey Miller from the hit series LA Ink. DJ's performed all evening, including Satchi Om and Desert Dwellers. This performance was a fundraiser for Alex and Allyson Grey's Chapel Of Sacred Mirrors, and brought in a large and lively crowd. This mini-documentary is a colorful, fast-paced summary of this groundbreaking event. Visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey had a live painting performance at Club 740 in Los Angeles. Painting on stage with them were r... more
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The Last Punk Thing
Bob Mould, formerly of Husker Du, tells us what he thinks of modern punk and the last truly punk thing he's seen.
BobMould.com
MySpace.com/BobMould Bob Mould, formerly of Husker Du, tells us what he thinks of modern punk and the last truly punk thing he's seen. BobMould.com ... more -
Silent rave New York
The prospect of raving like you really don't care about what other people think, with thousands of fellow dancers, is a bloody brilliant one I think you'll agree!
After the traditional huge 10 second countdown everyone RAVE and DISCO till your legs fall off or your iPod battery runs out! (Trust me I've gone for over four hours before, those buggers have long battery lives!)
Anyway - keep inviting! Lets get this above 2000 before the day arrives!
Rave is from 6:15-11pm.
PS. Any photographers/film makers etc. are very welcome to come too! The London raves always have bloody loads of journalists and no-one minds, as long as you post your work for us to see afterwards!
The prospect of raving like you really don't care about what other people think, with thousands of fellow dancers, is a bloody brillia... more -
Cocainenut Smuggler
East London wide boy, and a millionaire by 22, Andrew Pritchard was arrested in the wake of the UK's largest Customs & Excise seizure of cocaine. His trial was intriguing to say the least. East London wide boy, and a millionaire by 22, Andrew Pritchard was arrested in the wake of the UK's largest Customs & Excise seizure ... more
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Metro Playground
Who knew throwing a subway party could be such an inherently political act? Toronto-based organization Newmindspace, that's who. But forget about bulky picket signs. These urban bliss disseminators sport fairy wings and hot pink tutus. Who knew throwing a subway party could be such an inherently political act? Toronto-based organization Newmindspace, that's who. But f... more
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HyperCoSMic Painting Jam
Visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey had a live painting performance at Club 740 in Los Angeles. Painting on stage with them were renowned tattoo artist Guy Aitchison and his wife, multimedia artist Michele Wortman; also performing were dark surrealist Chet Zar, tattoo portrait painter Shawn Barber and Corey Miller from the hit series LA Ink. DJ's performed all evening, including Satchi Om and Desert Dwellers. This performance was a fundraiser for Alex and Allyson Grey's Chapel Of Sacred Mirrors, and brought in a large and lively crowd. This mini-documentary is a colorful, fast-paced summary of this groundbreaking event. Visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey had a live painting performance at Club 740 in Los Angeles. Painting on stage with them were r... more
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Short Circuit robots like to party
Sweet animation of a robot rave. Check 'em out doing the macarena!
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my life has meaning after viewing all 7 minutes of this
if there were a Digital Time Capsule, YouTube furries jamming to techno would need to go in it.
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Rave generator - old skool fun
crack a glow stick, grab a bottle of water and long for the days of rave... you can even play with it directly out of this window!
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A Letter to Bookstore Patrons Concerning Courtesy
Dear Stupid, Cheap, Small-Handed, Chimp-Faced, Simpletons,
I write you today to discuss one of the last few places that I actually enjoy shopping, the bookstore. Any multimillion dollar, built-in-a-day, same-across-America bookstore, where everything is brown, piano music is playing, and coffee shop is included.
Picture yours now for me. Is your local text peddler dancing vividly in your mind?
Good. Let's take a little mental tour, now, to a special little spot in the store. Dear Stupid, Cheap, Small-Handed, Chimp-Faced, Simpletons, ... more -
Deaf Raves
Deaf Raves are a growing craze amongst young deaf people eager to enjoy themselves. Not able to hear the music, people dance and move to the vibrations coming from massive bass speakers in specially prepared warehouses and dance venues. Deaf Raves are a growing craze amongst young deaf people eager to enjoy themselves. Not able to hear the music, people dance and move ... more
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Go to a rave for the music
There is a lot more to raves besides the drugs and drama.
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Deaf Raves
Deaf Raves are a growing craze amongst young deaf people eager to enjoy themselves. Not able to hear the music, people dance and move to the vibrations coming from massive bass speakers in specially prepared warehouses and dance venues. Deaf Raves are a growing craze amongst young deaf people eager to enjoy themselves. Not able to hear the music, people dance and move ... more
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How to dance at a rave
Bicycle pump, big ball and picking mushrooms/apples, some of my personal faves! I'm not so sure about ping pong. That's just weird.
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