Panspermia Theory: Lithopanspermia, Ballistic Panspermia, Directed Panspermia

Three popular variations of the panspermia hypothesis are:

• Lithopanspermia (interstellar panspermia) - impact-expelled rocks from a planet's surface serve as transfer vehicles for spreading biological material from one solar system to another.
• Ballistic panspermia (interplanetary panspermia) - impact-expelled rocks from a planet's surface serve as transfer vehicles for spreading biological material from one planet to another within the same solar system
• Directed panspermia - the intentional spreading of the seeds of life to other planets by an advanced extraterrestrial civilization, or the intentional spreading of the seeds of life from Earth to other planets by humans

Panspermia-Theory.com website: www.panspermia-theory.com

DJMAG'S TOP 100 DJS OF 2008

It's been the most tremendous year yet in our Top 100 DJs poll. In this issue - our biggest ever - are the results of this year's public vote. And there are plenty of surprises.

A mind-boggling 350,000 of you voted for your favourite selectors, with votes flying in from 167 countries, reflecting the fact that we really do inhabit a dance music planet.

Votes from the USA were most plentiful, very closely followed by the UK, voracious electronic music consumers Germany and the increasingly BPM-hungry Russia. Perhaps most unexpected is that Mexico came fifth place, itself an exploding territory when it comes to club culture. - www.djmag.com


01. Armin van Buuren - Netherlands - www.arminvanbuuren.com
02. Tiesto - Netherlands - www.tiesto.com
03. Paul van Dyk - Germany - www.paulvandyk.de
04. Above & Beyond - United Kingdom - www.aboveandbeyond.nu
05. David Guetta - France - www.davidguetta.com
06. Ferry Corsten - Netherlands - www.ferrycorsten.com
07. Sasha - United Kingdom - www.djsasha.com
08. Markus Schulz - United States - www.markusschulz.com
09. John Digweed - United Kingdom - www.johndigweed.com
10. Infected Mushroom - Israel - www.infected-mushroom.com
11. Deadmau5 - Canada - www.deadmau5.com
12. Carl Cox - United Kingdom - www.carlcox.com
13. Sander Van Doorn - Netherlands - www.sandervandoorn.com
14. Paul Oakenfold - United Kingdom - www.pauloakenfold.com
15. Richie Hawtin - United Kingdom - www.richiehawtin.com
16. Hernan Cattaneo - Argentina - www.hernancattaneo.com
17. James Zabiela - United Kingdom - www.myspace.com/jameszabiela
18. Andy Moor - United Kingdom - www.andymoor.com
19. Eddie Halliwell - United Kingdom - www.eddiehalliwell.com
20. Axwell - Sweden - www.axwell.co.uk
21. Eric Prydz - Sweden - www.ericprydz.com
22. Kyau & Albert - Germany - www.kyauandalbert.com
23. Gareth Emery - United Kingdom - www.garethemery.com
24. Sven Vaäth - Germany - www.cocoon.net
25. ATB - Germany - www.atb-music.com
26. Anderson Noise - Brazil - www.andersonnoise.com.br
27. Joachim Garrud - France - www.joachimgarraud.com
28. Bobina - Russia - www.bobina.info
29. Fedde Le Grand - Netherlands - www.feddelegrand.com
30. Dubfire - United States - www.dubfire.com
31. Aly & Fila - Egypt - www.alyandfila.com
32. Judge Jules - United Kingdom - www.judgejules.net
33. Umek - Slovenia - www.umek.si
34. Matt Darey - United Kingdom - www.mattdarey.com
35. Ricky Stone - Hong Kong - www.djrickystone.com
36. Ricardo Villalobos - Chile - www.cocoon.net
37. Lange - United Kingdom - www.lange-music.com
38. Daft Punk - France - www.daftpunk.com
39. Benny Benassi - Italy - www.bennybenassi.com
40. Bob Sinclair - Fance - www.bobsinclar.com
41. Deep Dish - United States - www.deepdish.com
42. Mark Knight - United Kingdom - www.djmarkknight.com
43. Astrix - Israel - www.astrix.co.il
44. Marco V - Netherlands - www.marcov.nl
45. The Thrillseekers - United Kingdom - www.thethrillseekers.co.uk
46. Laidback Luke - Netherlands - www.laidbackluke.com
47. Danny Tenaglia - United States - www.dannytenaglia.com
48. Menno De Jong - Netherlands - www.mennodejong.com
49. Marco Lenzi - United Kingdom - www.molecular-recordings.com
50. Andy C - United Kingdom - www.ramrecords.com
51. Offer Nissim - Israel - www.offernissim.com
52. Martin Solveig - France - www.martinsolveig.com
53. Adam Sheridan - United Kingdom - www.adam-sheridan.com
54. Sean Tyas - United States - www.seantyasmusic.com
55. DJ Feel - Russia - www.trancemission.ru
56. Yahel - Israel - www.djyahel.com
57. Roger Sanchez - United States - www.rogersanchez.com
58. DJ Shah - Germany - www.djshah.net
59. Sander Kleinenberg - Netherlands - www.sanderkleinenberg.com
60. John O'Callaghan - Ireland - www.johnocallaghan.net
61. Blank & Jones - Germany - www.blankandjones.com
62. Cosmic Gate - Germany - www.cosmicgate-music.de
63. Steve Angello - Sweden - www.steveangello.tv
64. Simon Patterson - United Kingdom - www.simon-patterson.com
65. Gabriel & Dresden - United States - www.gabrielanddresden.com
66. Richard Durand - Netherlands - www.richarddurand.com
67. Laurent Wolf - France - www.laurentwolf.com
68. Matt Hardwick - United Kingdom - www.matthardwick.com
69. Chris Liebing - Germany - www.cl-rec.com
70. Erick Morillo - United States - www.erickmorillo.com
71. DJ Hypev - United Kingdom - www.playazonline.co.uk
72. Signum - Netherlands - www.signum-djs.com
73. Justice - France - www.edbangerrecords.com
74. Dirty South - Australia - www.dirtysouth.com.au
75. Wally Lopez - Spain - www.wallylopez.com
76. Magda - Poland - www.clonk.com
77. Lisa Lashes - United Kingdom - www.djlisalashes.com
78. Pete Tong - United Kingdom - www.petetong.com
79. DJ Vibe - Portugal - www.djvibe.net
80. Bad Boy Bill - United States - www.badboybill.com
81. Tiddey - Poland - www.djtiddey.com
82. Greg Downey - United Kingdom - www.gregdowney.com
83. Marcel Woods - Netherlands - www.marcelwoods.com
84. Nick Warren - United Kingdom - www.djnickwarren.com
85. Solar System - Israel - www.solarsystemusic.com
86. Skazi - Israel - www.skaziband.com
87. Mike Koglin - United Kingdom - www.mikekoglin.com
88. Mauro Picotto - Italy - www.meganite.co.uk
89. Sebastien Leger - France - www.sebastienleger.net
90. The Chemical Brothers - United Kingdom - www.thechemicalbrothers.com
91. Steve Lawler - United Kingdom - www.djstevelawler.com
92. Fatboy Slim - United Kingdom - www.fatboyslim.net
93. Solarstone - United Kingdom - www.solarstone.co.uk
94. Astral Projection - Israel - www.astral-projection.com
95. Leon Boiler - Netherlands - www.leonbolier.com
96. Nic Fanciulli - United Kingdom - www.nicfanciulli.com
97. Ronski Speed - Germany - www.ronskispeed.com
98. Tocadisco - Germany - www.tocadisco.com
99. Booka Shade - Germany - www.bookashade.com
100. Alex Morph & Woody Van Eyden - Germany / Netherlands - www.alexmorph.com, www.woodyvaneyden.com

CREAM CELEBRATES 16TH BIRTHDAY - SATURDAY, 11TH OCTOBER

Following on from the dance brands epic 10th Anniversary celebrations at the weekend, dance supremos Cream will be celebrating another birthday on 11th October, their coming of age 16th Birthday.

Having pioneered the dance music movement back in the early 90's, the club which has gone on to become one of the worlds most influential dance brands. This will be the clubs 2nd event at its spiritual home of Nation this year. Cream's Birthdays are one of the highlights of the clubbing calander and they have pulled out all the stops to deliver a mouth watering line up. The main room will be headlined by the legendary Paul van Dyk who brought the house down at Creamfields, packing out the 10,000 capacity Cream arena. Joining him will be Adam Sheridan, Cream resident Gareth Wyn and local talent Rob H.

Over in the Courtyard Cream regulars the Swedish House Mafia will take control, having debuted their SHM Arena at Creamfields, which went down as one of the busiest arenas at the event. They will be joined by Sebasiten Leger, Lee Ellis & Anthony Probyn. The Annexe which is the room where it all began back in '92 will be hosted by Dave Spoon, Chris Lake, Mason and Cream Resident Andy Mac. This coming of age celebration will mark Cream's position as one of the world's longest running superclubs, and is not to be missed.

Tickets for the event are on sale now. Click Here To Buy Tickets /
Tel: 0844 888 4401

Cream's 16th Birthday
Nation, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1
Saturday 11th October 2008

MAIN ROOM
PAUL VAN DYK
ADAM SHERIDAN
GARETH WYN
ROB H

COURTYARD
STEVE ANGELLO &
SEBASTIAN INGROSSO
SÉBASTIEN LÉGER
LEE ELLIS & ANTHONY PROBYN

ANNEXE
DAVE SPOON
CHRIS LAKE
MASON
ANDY MAC

16TH BIRTHDAY
NATION, WOLSTENHOLME SQ, LIVERPOOL.
10PM-6AM, (LAST ENTRY 1AM)
SAWMILL BAR OPEN FROM 9PM

DRESS CODE:
STRICTLY NO SPORTSWEAR,TRAINERS AND JEANS OK!

INFORMATION LINE: 0151 707 1309

TIESTO, HIS MUSIC AND THE SUMMER SEASON OF 2008

On Monday the 7th of July Tiesto kicked off the 2008 summer season with the first official opening party of Ibiza in club Privilege. A stunning live performance, that almost tore the roof of the biggest club in the world, set the standard for this summer.
His weekly residency, every Monday night in Privilege, Ibiza will continue until the closing party on the 22nd of September, but before he gets there, Tiesto will tour extensively through Europe; also visiting the Middle East and Canada in the meantime. The variety in shows will be enormous, with a schedule that features large, well known festivals, exclusive venues and locations and even a few club shows. The schedule will reveal all the details everybody needs to know. Ticket links will of course be published when available. The recently released mix compilation of In Search Of Sunrise 7 - Asia now receives Tiesto's full support and will be his and your soundtrack for this summer season!

MINISTRY OF SOUND COMES TO HONG KONG IN JULY

After the success of the first Ministry of Sound nights appearing exclusively at Beijing Club, the internationally known club brand will be returning to the three storey super-club on the 24th July (Thursday) 2008 and will have a subsequent residency at Beijing Club.

Stuart Patterson, known as a 'real' house DJ, and the legendary Faith night and Fanzine (www.faithfanzine.com), will be spinning the best house tunes from around the globe.

Not just being a DJ has given Stuart Patterson an incredibly all-rounded perspective on the industry. With over 10 years of experience behind him in the London club scene, he hosts his own nights, where he invites some of the world's top house jocks like Kerri Chandler and DJ Pierre to represent his stance on the scene.

Beijing Club, located in the centre of the city, has now confirmed a series of Ministry of Sound nights throughout 2008, including some special guest appearances.

Event Details

Event Name: Ministry of Sound presents Stuart Patterson
Headliner: Stuart Patterson
Support DJs: Tai Pan Dan & Romi
Date: 24th July (Thursday) 2008
Time: 10pm till late
Tickets: HK$220 on the door for men. Ladies free entrance.
21 and above only

Ministry of Sound at Beijing Club, 2 & 3 Floor, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central.

Hip Hop & RnB at Beijing Club with DJ Ulysses & DJ Yin, 5th Floor, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central.

Bookings: (852) 2526-8298

More information: info@beijingclub.com.hk / www.beijingclub.com.hk / www.ministryofsound.com

Complimentary entry for SilverBlack Card Holders before 11pm (to find out more about the SilverBlack Card visit www.silverblackcard.com).

U2 - 'NEW YEAR'S DAY' (FERRY CORSTEN REMIX) TO BE RELEASED

In 1999 Ferry Corsten was asked to remix the U2 classic 'New Year's Day'. The result became an amazing remix, which never saw an official release! U2's record company Universal is going to release a remastered deluxe version of the U2 album 'War'. One of the special bonus tracks that can be found on this special album, is the legendary Ferry Corsten remix of 'New Year's Day'. In July the special remastered deluxe "War" album will see a release.

ARMIN ONLY: IMAGINE, THE DVD

Saturday, the 19th of April 2008... One big room, over 16,000 party people and the number 1 DJ of the world: Armin van Buuren. This is Armin Only: Imagine, the DVD!

Two years of hard work all came together on one magical night, in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht (Holland). Armin van Buuren invited all the artists that have contributed to his 3rd artist album Imagine. They showcased their tracks for a sold out venue. The combination of the music, the light effects, the big screen with visuals and the many special features pointed out the theme of the night: Imagine.

Armin: "Armin Only: Imagine has been the absolute highlight of my career. To share the tracks of my album with an audience like this was amazing. Imagine for me stands for the way I visualize music when I listen to it, and a lot of people have that same connection with music, especially trance which is so emotionally driven. Music is very personal for everybody, and what I've realized from my travels is that music transcends everything - the same music can touch people all over the world. You can't judge someone else on their taste in music, and you can't turn people onto music that isn't for them - it's just something that resonates with each individual. One of the beautiful things about being human is that we can imagine, create, and escape back into our imagination when we want to recall a feeling or invent something new...I am really sure that this DVD package shows all the in and outs of, especially for me, this very special event!"

The DVD of Armin Only: Imagine, is a 2 disc version. On DVD1 you will find the live registration of "Armin Only: Imagine", held on the 19th of April 2008 in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht and on DVD2 you will find a range of special features like: Behind the scenes and making of... Armin Only, exclusive interviews with the artists and the video clips of Armin van Buuren!

Relive Armin Only: Imagine, with this great DVD package!

pre order here

FEMALE MODEL DJS IN MAXIM MAGAZINE

"God is a DJane" is a brand name standing for talented and beautiful female DJ's, Dancers and Artists. God is a DJane started in July 2007 with the first female truck in Loveparade's history, 2007 in Essen. In 2008 God is a DJane continues touring in Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Switzerland, Guatemala, Italy, Hong Kong etc. In July they will release, together with More Music, the Compilation "God is a DJane" mixed by their female DJs.

Together with Peter Palm, God is a DJane made the biggest photoshoot on Earth with five female DJs, appearing in the May edition of MAXIM Italy. This Photostory shows five of their female DJs, all members of the world-leading Club Tour "God is a DJane". The pictures were taken in Germany with DJane Ngelik, DJane MEG, Niki Belucci, Martina Kaiser and Jennifer Lopez.

Digital MAXIM Edition link: http://new.maxim.it/index.php/girls/article/maxim_girls_god_is_a_djane/


A word from Evolution Entertainment...

Evolution Entertainment is worldwide an international booking and event company cooperating with promoters, clubs and organizers. Our emphasis is specially in Latinamerica, Asia, Germany, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. We are in contact and work exclusive with international female artists of the electronic and dance music. The last 3 years we grew to one of the prominent agencies for female DJs/artists worldwide. Evolution sees itself also as a mediator between the club culture and the music scene and guests, as well as the music industry. Also we work together with female Live Acts, Singers, Models, Gogos, Dancers and offer new shows and concepts. We are always looking for new talents the future of tomorrow.

Website: www.evolutionmusic.net
Myspace: www.myspace.com/godisadjane

UNITED FESTIVAL - CROATIA

Event: United Festival
Date: July 18th - 28th, 2008
Location: Dubrova, Labin, Istria, Croatia

The number one Croatian promotion company, United Festival Business Group presents the biggest event in Croatia: Party What United Festival - Summer Festival, Istra Rock Festival & Labin Art Rebublic.

18 - 28th July 2008, 10 DAYS OF FREEDOM, 10 DAYS OF FUN, 10 DAYS OF PARTYING, 10 DAYS OF EXCELLENT MUSIC WITH TOP WORLD ARTISTS IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PARKS IN CROATIA. GET READY... SEE YOU @ UNITED, Limited ticket on SALE NOW !!!!

NICK WARREN
JOSH GABRIEL from GABRIEL and DRESDEN
ADAM FREELAND
PHATS AND SMALL + BIG BEN live
KYMANI MARLEY - son of BOB MARLEY - live
RALFLUKE SLATER
POLE FOLDER
MISTRESS BARBARA
KEVENS live
HYBRID
16 BIT LOLITAS
FILO AND PERI
MC FLIPSIDE
TREVOR ROCKLIFFE
OGI
INUSA DAWUDA live
JOE MONTANA
PAOLO BARBATO
MAKSIM MRVICA live
RUMENIGE AND LOKTIBRADA
VESTAX
ROBERT MATT
ALEX DE GROOVE
KINETIC VIBE
IVAN KOMLINOVIC
+ OVER 40 ROCK AND DANCE ARTISTS

Top sound, laser show, jugglers, dancers, 20000 m2 dancing arena, camping, hotels, 4 dancing arenas, VIP Platinum arena, Internet desks.

Camping starts from a 2 euro per day.

United Festival Business Group Office:
Rudarska 1, 52220 Labin, Istra, Croatia
Phone: +385 52 649 183 · Fax: +385 52 857 041
www.unitedfestival.com

CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES PHARMACY MUSIC

US DJ and producer Christopher Lawrence officially launches his label Pharmacy Music this month with the single 'Beyond the Limit', a collaboration with fellow trance star John 00 Fleming.

After lengthy delays, Christopher launches Pharmacy Music in response to what he describes as a "glut of bad trance" flooding the market place. By creating the new imprint, he hopes to find an outlet for more quality, underground trance, as well as for younger producers who don't always receive recognition from the major dance labels.

Pharmacy Music is sending out a call to young producers to send their music. "We want to stay on the cutting edge of trance and this often where the new producers can be found" said Christopher Lawrence. "You can send your music to submit@pharmacymusic.com and we'll take a listen".

"Pharmacy Music is an all digital label, which means that music is more immediate than it used to be back in the days of vinyl" says Christopher Lawrence. "We can get a great remix added in days, whereas before it was a lot more work production and distribution wise".

'Beyond the Limit' is the widely anticipated follow up to Fleming & Lawrence's first hit single 'Attention' on J00F and features chart topping remixes by respected US producers Nicholas Bennison, Jay Selway, along with Fektive's San from the Netherlands. The track will be available exclusively thru Beatport until mid June, after which time it can be found at all the major dance portals including iTunes and Trackitdown. New singles will be released monthly.

Pharmacy's website is designed by the award winning 2Advanced Studios and can be found at: www.pharmacymusic.com

CREAM IBIZA @ AMNESIA OPENING & CLOSING PARTY LINEUPS ANNOUNCED

The 12 week countdown has begun! This summer Cream @ Amnesia kicks things off a little earlier than normal, with the opening party taking place on Thursday 12th June and we have got a very special opening party line up just for you! Returning as exclusive Resident is Paul van Dyk and joining him will be the legendary Sasha. You don't get 2 DJs better than this on the same bill! The following week on Thursday 19th June is just as special, when Paul van Dyk will be joined by Eddie Halliwell. And for those of you who want to plan your summers in advance, the Closing Party line up on Thursday 25th September includes Paul van Dyk & Eddie Halliwell.

Full weekly listings will be announced mid April, so watch this space. We will also be bringing you details about the newly refurbished Amnesia Terrace!

Thursday 12th June - Cream @ Amnesia Opening Party
Paul Van Dyk
Sasha
+ More To Be Announced

Thursday 19th June
Paul Van Dyk
Eddie Halliwell + More To Be Announced

Thursday 25th September - Cream @ Amnesia Closing Party
Paul Van Dyk
Eddie Halliwell
+ More To Be Announced

- www.amnesia.es