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Popup Fiasco is Ian Haigh’s personal blog, for all things I find interesting but not too geeky (see how I switched from third to first person there?). This blog is tall and skinny. Like me.
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
It’s Not a Wheel. It’s a TV Programme.
Everyone’s favourite drama about a fictional advertising agency in the 1960s is set to return in August. There hasn’t been anywhere near enough on-screen smoking, womanising, and casual alcoholism since season two ended. Via kottke.org.
25 And Over
Sage words of advice for those that have attained a quarter century. Via kottke.org.
Last Day Dream
Your life, summed up in 42 seconds. Poignant! And shot on a digital SLR, no less. Via Daring Fireball.
In Bb 2.0
People record themselves, either singing or playing an instrument, in B major. The videos are arranged in a 4×4 grid. You play any of them, at any time, in any order. A beautiful, randomly textured sound emerges. In Bb 2.0.
Ikea Assembly Service
If you’ve ever assembled anything from Ikea, these ads should appeal to you. Especially Poäng.
You Don't Look a Day Over 47 Million
A new fossil has been discovered in Germany, a primitive primate nicknamed Ida. While the papers are going berserk with “missing link” headlines, anything that dismantles Creationism’s already flimsy arguments further is most welcome, and I, for one, welcome our new … Continue reading
The Road
Since moving to North Bondi, I’ve been commuting by bus. Consequently my book consumption has sky-rocketed (notwithstanding all the bad music from tinny earbuds one must endure). Since the route to work involves a road, what better book to read … Continue reading
Demo Magazine : issue two
Ludicrously large music magazine Demo has hit the streets again after a three year hiatus. The brainchild of identical twins Mark and Andrew Moffitt, it features achingly hip design and photography while showcasing Aussie bands. I just happen to have … Continue reading
German Girls Are Hot And Strong
Some bananatastic illustrations.
Continue readingD&AD Nominations Announced
Chris Doyle’s personal guidelines get nominated for a D&AD pencil.
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