About this blog

Daily posts of my observations - Each day of the week has a theme.
If you see something you like, let me know..
If you have something you want featured on this page, reach me at sleijon@gmail.com
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31 May, 2008

Game Saturday

Escape Series #1
A while back, I posted the third installment of the escape series games.
Here comes the first one.
Can you get out of the car on time? The clock is ticking..

30 May, 2008

Art & Design Friday

Erik Nordenankar
Erik Nordenankar, a student at Beckmans (a design school in Sweden) had drawn his own portrait using a GPS unit he placed in a briefcase and then sent it around the world to specific locations. The self portrait becomes apparent when you follow the journey of the briefcase.
Brilliant!

29 May, 2008

Movie Thursday

Jumper
When the summer starts making its presence known, it can be nice to relax with some mindless entertainment.
View the trailer here
More info here
Rent it here
Get it here

28 May, 2008

Tech Wednesday

Suissa Computers
I start seeing more and more beautiful home-made computers. Maybe this trend is something for the giant computer manufacturers to consider? A computer doesn't have to be an ugly plastic box. (although I'm very happy with the look of my mac)
Suissa Computers has started manufacturing beautiful computer systems. The one pictured above is just one of many models they offer.
See more here

27 May, 2008

Music Tuesday

EF
I am Responsible
New album by Swedish Post-Rockers EF.
I've been looking forward to this one for quite a while now..
Get it here: part 1 - part 2

26 May, 2008

Photographer Monday

Carl Kleiner
Carl is a conceptual photographer from Sweden whose homepage I visit occasionally for inspriration.
See more here

25 May, 2008

Reflection Sunday

Seeing Yellow
Did you know that when you print on a color laser printer, it's likely that you are also printing a pattern of invisible yellow dots? These marks exist to allow the printer companies and governments to track and identify you.
To find out more, and what you can do to make your voice heard against this hidden form of control, read more here

24 May, 2008

Game Saturday

Dino Run
Didn't you always want to be a pixelated dinosaur?
Here's your chance..
Click on the image above to play.

23 May, 2008

Art & Design Friday

The Telectroscope Project

On May 20th these two monstrous drillbits appeared in both London and Brooklyn, NY.
The telectroscope project is the brainchild of artist Paul St George and it lets people communicate visually across continents and will be open for the public until June 15th. 
Read more about the project here

22 May, 2008

Movie Thursday

Stranger Than Paradise
This year the Cannes Film Festival will be presenting director Jim Jarmusch with a lifetime achievement award (a.k.a. the Carrosse d'Or or Golden Coach).
This movie won him the 'Golden Camera' award in Cannes back in 1984.
View the trailer here
More info here
Rent it here
Get it here

21 May, 2008

Tech Wednesday

Jack PC
The future of computing?
The picture above is of an actual computer that will be released June 15th, 2008.
It fits in the wall socket, has limited capacity, but more than enough to surf the web. Hopefully we will see more development of this idea. Remote harddrives for example?
Read more about the Jack PC here

20 May, 2008

Music Tuesday

Белые Флаги Зажигайте Медленно
Даже если пролетариат возьмет власть в свои руки, весна все равно достанется нам, а цели войны останутся целями войны
For those of you who don't read Russian, the translated name of the band is 'Set the white flags on fire slowly', and the name of their album is called 'Even If The Proletariat Takes The Power Into Its Own Hands, The Spring Will Be Left For Us, And The Aims Of War Will Remain The Aims Of War'.
(click on the image to get bigger picture - the bomb takes on a new meaning in the details)
Phenomenal Post-Rock from Russia with Love..
Get it here

19 May, 2008

Photographer Monday

Rebekka Guðleifsdóttir
Moody, beautiful pictures from Iceland.
Visit Rebekka's homepage here
or her flickr page here

18 May, 2008

Reflection Sunday

Garbage Island
We reported on this a while back. Now a team of researchers has made a 12 part documentary on the floating continent of plastic that will never go away in the Pacific Ocean.
View all 12 episodes here

17 May, 2008

Game Saturday

Monopoly Live
If you're in London or about to visit, take the opportunity to play some monopoly, Live!
For more information, click here

16 May, 2008

Funny Friday

Friday will never be the same..
I've decided to change the topic for fridays to focus more on art and design.
Expect to find anything from cleverly and/or beautifully designed itms to street art and anything between.
Find the first post below..

Art & Design Friday

Lovegrove & Repucci
Beautifully designed dinnerware that playfully clashes tradition with the opposite.
Find out more here

15 May, 2008

Movie Thursday

Fast Food Nation
Had some doubts about this movie, but I was proven wrong.
It's a brilliant look into the never ending vicious circle of the fast food industry and illegal immigration.
View the trailer here
More info here
Rent it here
Get it here

14 May, 2008

Tech Wednesday

Corona Solar Lamp
Beautiful solar powered lamp that can be used both in or outdoors.
I love it when technology can be beautiful.
Read more about the lamp here

13 May, 2008

Music Tuesday

Ólafur Arnalds
Eulogy for Evolution
Beautiful, relaxing music from this young Icelandic pianist.
Get it here

12 May, 2008

Photographer Monday

SKYplay
Great set of pictures where simple props are used to give the beauty of the sky a whole new meaning..
See more here

11 May, 2008

Reflection Sunday

Video Games
Great infomercial..

10 May, 2008

Game Saturday

Zombie Weeners

Kill zombies..
Play with bigger screen here

09 May, 2008

Funny Friday

Will Ferrell Sings with Shaq
Hilarious!

08 May, 2008

Movie Thursday

Everything Is Illuminated
Elijah Wood plays a collector of things who goes searching for his ancerstors' history in the Ukraine. I've been wanting to see this film for a while now, and it didn't disappoint..
View the trailer here
More info here
Rent it here
Get it here

07 May, 2008

Tech Wednesday

DJ GO
Portable DJ setup that can be folded up and carried like a messenger bag.
I want one now!
Read more about it here

06 May, 2008

Music Tuesday

Death Cab For Cutie
Narrow Stairs
Great new album by Death Cab for Cutie - due out May 13th.
If you can't wait that long..
Get it here

05 May, 2008

Photographer Monday

Maleonn
Maleonn is a Chinese photographer that works out of Shanghai.
A lot of his pictures lean more toward the surreal.
"That rabbit whispered into my ear: All the prosperity only exists in your fantasy.
----To myself"
See more of Maleonn's pictures here

04 May, 2008

Reflection Sunday

Court Rant
Why does it seem like the only well spoken people who can bring home a concise point are sitcom writers?

03 May, 2008

Game Saturday

Adidas Urban Games
Four addicting flash games by adidas.
Play them all here

02 May, 2008

Funny Friday

Orland-O's
Love the text in the burst: "Now with fiber for your poops" Haha!
Great taste! Bloomalicious!
See more images here

01 May, 2008

Movie Thursday

Rampenfest
Phenomenal documentary by Jeff Schultz.
Above is the trailer, to watch the whole film, click here