By mattr on May 31, 2008
I picked up a copy of the new James Bond book on Wednesday evening, after unfruitful trips to a couple of bookshops where it had sold out I had given up trying to find one and thought I would wait until I could get one from Amazon, but just as I walked through the train [...]
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By mattr on May 29, 2008
I saw this ad on the left of my Facebook screen today – could well be the most unattractive offer ever!
I realise people might need a small loan to tide them over – but 1355% interest!
Just working that out, if I borrowed a £100 to make it to next payday for me, I’d end [...]
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By mattr on May 28, 2008
The first track from the new Sigur Ros album (Med Sud i Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust) is available for download for free (320kbps MP3 – email address required) from the official Sigur Ros website.
I guess its a bit of a departure, faster than a lot of their previous material – but still retaining the distinctive [...]
Posted in music
By mattr on May 28, 2008
Another great example of a ‘colourised’ postcard that would today be replaced by an email, or even an SMS message, “Rita and I hope to come to Torquay tomorrow". Sent to Forest Road in Torquay in 1946 (I think). Click more for the message.
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By mattr on May 27, 2008
The cover of the new Sigur Ros Album…stunning. It looks like the title is anglicised as : med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust (with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly). I’m really looking forward to this release, have no idea of date yet, apparently it is due out on the 23rd of [...]
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By mattr on May 27, 2008
Worlds biggest airport opens in Beijing – you can be sure this won’t happen. Now all they need to do is make the commute to the city center quicker and all will be well!
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By mattr on May 24, 2008
A slightly unusual postcard – with the message on the front of the card, and a shrunken image – send from Watersmeet near Lynmouth (its part of the National Trust now) to Westdown in Ilfracombe in 1903. Click more to see the reverse of the card.
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By mattr on May 23, 2008
Three years ago today – I joined the company – and I have to say, it has been *great* fun. I have a good team of peers, a great team that I manage and a great set of vendor partners that I feel are an extension of my team.
Launching AdCenter support in the UK [...]
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By mattr on May 22, 2008
A polaroid taken every day of a mans life – until he dies (via Mental Floss) – this is a really sad story (Thats two days in a row I’ve had sad things)
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By mattr on May 21, 2008
Extraordinary photography – whilst shooting a wedding in Sichuan province, China, the earthquake that devastated that area struck, the full series of photographs are unbelievably poignant.
Follow the full story here
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