Archive for August, 2009
Monday, August 10th, 2009
rick rolling
Many of you would have come across this while searching youtube for something that hasn’t officially been released yet. Like the a trailer for a film that is currently in production. Often you will find a video that claims it’s what you’re looking for. However when you click on the link, the “Rick Astley” song [...]
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Sunday, August 9th, 2009
images of death
Due to recent computer issues I’ve decided to vent my frustration to all of you. Back in the day images of skulls and crossbones use to send fear into the hearts of men and woman. Now it’s having this screen appear while in the middle of a very important job with a very tight deadline. [...]
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
television nostalgia
This morning I was delighted to find that an important relic of my childhood, and that of many of my generation, was discovered in a library in Invercargill. I didn’t even have to read the article to know which television show this clock was from, even though it has been off air for 18 years. [...]
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
handmade nation
Handmade Nation is a film that documents the movement of artists, crafters and designers that have taken traditional forms of craft and given them a modern twist. It is a must see for any artists, crafters or designers who would like to make a living from their creative talents, as well as those who just [...]
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
the price of perfection
There has long been debate about the effect that digitally altering photographs or ‘airbrushing’ might have on the self esteem of women. A British political party has gone as far as to call for a ban on the use of altered or enhanced images in advertisements aimed at under-16 year olds. Good luck policing that! [...]
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
the great kiwi invite
Now that your new Flight of the Conchords New Zealand tourism posters have whet your appetite to come and visit our great country, why not get yourself in the draw to win a trip here? Tourism New Zealand is running a new campaign, The Great Kiwi Invite. The idea is for kiwis to send their [...]
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
how does your garden grow?
If you have wandered through the square recently, you may have noticed vines sprouting up on lampposts, growing an everchanging variety of flowers. Slip is part of the Winter Garden at the Christchurch Arts Festival, and has been organised in association with felt. The local crafting community has been industriously crocheting flowers and leaves for [...]
