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Entries from May 2008

Mixtape…

May 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Ever get given a mixtape by a friend - now they’re on online

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Walmer Castle, Kent - 1932

May 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Walmer Castle is in Kent and was built in the 16th Century by Henry VIII - this post card was sent a little later, in 1932  to Miss Warren in New Malden Surrey. Click more to read the message.

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I can’t wait until July 17th

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Leonard Cohen played his first show in 15 years - he’ll be in London soon

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Seven Habits of Highly Effective Internet Users

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Internet Users - via Create Debate

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Scalby Mills, Scarborough - 1918

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Another painted postcard from Scalby Mills in Scarborough - sent in 1918 to Summer Hill in Cork, Ireland.  You can see how this location looks today on Live Maps. Click More to see the message.

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Batman - The Dark Knight (production stills)

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

If there was any doubt how good the new Batman film will be  - check out these stills

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Portishead - The Rip - Video

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

 
"In my thoughts I have bled for the riddles I’ve been fed. Another lie moves over." Portishead, The Rip - 2008

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Review : Martina Topley-Bird - The Blue God

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

After collaborating with Tricky, Gorillaz and singing on the new Glitter Twins album, it was about time that we got a new album from Martina Topley-Bird - and finally ‘The Blue God’ has dropped.
Continuing the recent Bristol renaissance - The Blue God carries the twitchy, dark, baton forwards with a really strong set of songs [...]

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Dell.Com/Art

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

I’d like one of these please - customised laptops from Dell (found via Steve Clayton)

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X Marks the spot - Morecambe - 1924

May 7th, 2008 · No Comments

We are here - I love the way that ‘X’ marks the spot of where this person stayed during their visit to Morecambe. I also notice the fact that they have chosen a right old miserable day to photograph the West End in Morecambe, with waves crashing into the crowded prom. Sent in 1924 to [...]

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