July 2008
77 posts
“First, don’t f**king wear Crocs, don’t let anyone you’re with wear Crocs and...”
– How To Not Be A Douchebag Tourist In NYC
Seven reasons why people hate reason →
[reblogged from Peter W Knox .com]
I don’t really talk to people I don’t see on a regular basis. Yes, I know we’re friends and go way back. I care about you, I do. If you ever needed my help for something, anything, I’ll be there. […]
But you should know, otherwise we don’t have much to talk about. I’m not a phone person (I hate the phone actually). When I’m on the phone it’s strictly about...
“The average American consumes about 3747 kcal per day compared to the 2000 to...”
– Americans must diet to save their economy - New Scientist
“The next time someone over the age of 15 uses the word “w00t” in my...”
– Rachel Marsden; Young job-hunters blow it by using IM shorthand on hiring managers
CellSpin →
A mobile blogging and photosharing service with client apps and publishing integration to other providers such as Flickr and Blogger.
StupidFilter →
This is pretty awesome, and could be the saviour of the English language and the subjugation of trolls everywhere. On the otherhand it may be impossible for some subsets of society to even construct…
tarpipe →
“Simplifying your uploads” “tarpipe is a publishing mediation and distribution platform that simplifies regular upload activities: Publishing content to multiple Web locations; Combining different…
Rencontres de Saint-Chartier →
“Des luthiers, des concerts, des bals et une ambiance unique, Saint-Chartier est devenu LE rendez-vous incontournable des musiques traditionnelles en Europe.” Traditional music festival in a French…
A new project: Pixelpipe (Projects) →
You may have been wondering why it’s been a while since I’ve done anything on the PictureSync or MediaSock front, or if you’re a client why my availability has been next to non-existent (sorry!)….
“Remember that sour grapes fable? The fox can’t reach the grapes because they’re...”
– Daily Pep Talk from a Best Friend
Trip to London
Note to anyone searching for “TFM MFM”—it represents a Transport For London ticket purchase.
OPODO.COM -£413.60
MOWGLI HAIRCUTTERS -£25.00
ALGERIAN COFFE STO -£14.70
HARVEY NICHOLS -£325.00
VFS-IVAC-LONDON -£114.04
GERRYS WINES -£75.00
CAMPER -£60.00
UNIQLO UK LTD 030 -£44.97
GAP 936 -£25.00
BOOTS OXFORD ST -£15.47
H & M HENNES -£9.99
TFL MFM -£20.00
APPLE RET REGENT S...
Edward Olive →
“Professional & fine art photographer specialised in wedding & social event photojournalism.” Based in Spain.
“The Sacred Ceremony Conceived By Chance From An Evil Lie”
– The Title of Track 11 from Susumu Yokota’s Album ‘Love Or Die’
“On my bike I estimate that I get easily 7 miles per potato.”
– Lester R. Brown, Earth Policy Institute
“the renaissance that traditional English jelly is enjoying across the UK as slow...”
– Bompas & Parr: Bespoke moulds
Advice for living
Managing expectations isn’t just key to business, it is key to life.
Having a good cry CAN make you feel good.
People can really disappoint you and then go 180 and totally surprise you within less than 24 hours, the ups and downs are part of the ride.
It is always better to say what you feel you need to say. Do not leave things unsaid.
If you are hurting as a result of the actions of someone...
“People make provision for things that might never happen such as getting car...”
– Dominic Maguire, National Association of Funeral Directors
Reflection
“ Some days the things that side blind you, that you never expected to happen hit you so hard in the head and heart that all you wanna do it lay down and die. And still the Earth turns, the sun rises, you have to go on castings, meet people, smile, take shade, and pray for mercy. Why does the heart feel? What makes it have that energetic pull? Why when you find happiness does it leave you alone?...
unicornology →
Lovely compendium of images and quotes on the hopelessness of relationships.
Sridevi: do you have all the episodes of first season GG on your hard rive?
Jacob: yes
Sridevi: praise the lord!
“Home is not where you live…but where they understand you.”
– Christian Morgenstern
Air Bear (Sculpture by Joshua Allen Harris) →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos
Added By: Jacob J Tags: art
“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the...”
– Douglas Adams
NonSociety →
An endeavour along the lines of justin.tv but as a lifestream (not live video) by a group of society girls (Julia Allison leading). Pretty slick design and execution, not sure if the content is gonna…
I Met The Walrus →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos
Added By: Jacob J Tags: society, interview
The Rex Cinema + Bar →
An exclusive 1930’s/art-nouveau influenced members bar/lounge and private 70-seat cinema in Soho.
Rediscovered Urban Rituals →
Rediscovered Urban Rituals from Jacob on Vimeo. Cast: Jacob
Rediscovered Urban Rituals →
Rediscovered Urban Rituals from Jacob on Vimeo. Cast: Jacob
Wild Hunt Bedlam Morris →
Wild Hunt Bedlam Morris from Jacob on Vimeo. Cast: Jacob
The Bollywood Brass Band →
The Bollywood Brass Band from Jacob on Vimeo. Cast: Jacob
Leon Restaurants →
Healthy friendly small chain of restaurant-cafés in London with a quirky Mediterranean-family feel to them. Porridge in the morning and mezes in the evenings. You can see their locally-sourced food…
Jones Dairy →
Just off Columbia road, in addition to cheese and breads, there’s an extremely cool little café around the side of the building. Barely standing room, one coffee brew, plus bagels and other small…
Flower Market →
Flower Market from Jacob on Vimeo. Cast: Jacob
The Bollywood Brass Band →
The Bollywood Brass Band from Jacob on Vimeo. I really can’t reccommend the N82 for video, unless you keep it absolutely still. Haven’t really tried the ‘stabilisation’…
Andrew Johnston on Britain's Got Talent 2008 →
From Pod: Jacob’s favourite videos
Added By: Jacob J Tags: music
UnchainedGuide →
“where youâll find the best independent shops in the city, owned and run by real people with a passion for what they sell.”
“The average girl would rather have beauty than brains because she knows the...”
– Unknown