Monthly Archives: August 2011

Yellow, pink, green

Posted on 15 August, 2011 by jb

Mujibar was trying to get into New Zealand legally through Immigration. The Immigration Officer says, ‘Mujibar, you have passed all the tests except one. Unless you pass it, you cannot enter New Zealand .’ ‘I am ready’ says Mujibar. ‘Make … Continue reading →

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A day in Petra Bittl’s studio

Posted on 14 August, 2011 by jb

Petra Bittl Phenomenally talented. As nice as she is talented.

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A day at the MFK

Posted on 11 August, 2011 by jb

Museum für Kommunikation/Communication Museum in Frankfurt iPhone 4

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How could I?

Posted on 11 August, 2011 by jb

The Telegraph’s obituaries are a source of frequent wonder. A recent one of Maj-Gen Sir Roy Redgrave who as a 19 year old officer won the Military Cross for bravery in the last week of world war 2, for example. … Continue reading →

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Why would you prefer?

Posted on 10 August, 2011 by jb

This generic motivational poster on the wall of your office? Or this letter of appreciation? HT Letters of Note

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Well, if that’s the case…

Posted on 10 August, 2011 by jb

Crikey. I unsubscribe from one of National Bank’s email notifications and the CEO drops EVERYTHING to thank me PERSONALLY and INSTANTLY for not being able to send me information about his bank. I wonder where I can unsubscribe from HIS … Continue reading →

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Exactly

Posted on 9 August, 2011 by jb

It’s the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, starting next month. Adidas, the official outfitter of the All Blacks (New Zealand’s national team, if you’ve been on Mars for the past century or so…) is selling replica kit for $220 … Continue reading →

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Up the down staircase

Posted on 9 August, 2011 by jb

It’s like the way water circles the plughole, really. Clockwise in the southern hemisphere, anti-clockwise in the northern. The Coriolis effect, I’m told. The same thing should logically happen with spiral staircases. If you drive (or walk) on the right, … Continue reading →

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Tunes for a Tuesday – 9 August 2011

Posted on 9 August, 2011 by jb

Bob Dylan – One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later) Bodebrixen – Shone Golinski Brothers – Bloody Heart – Love Alive Lowell Fulson – Blue Shadows Michael Franks – Keeping My Eye on You Rick Danko – Mystery Train … Continue reading →

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Skarpsill

Posted on 9 August, 2011 by jb

Design brilliance @ Ikea

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