Archives for January 2009
Vexing the Balkanologists
On my voyage of epic proportions1 from Kotor to London by train, I passed through Basel and visited the Swiss Architecture Museum. Specifically to the Balkanology exhibition, which played to one of my interests (urban development), one of my locations… continue reading »
Time under water
“What’s that coming over the hill? Is it a monster? Is it a monster?” – The Automatic You think of these migraines as something outside yourself. When you wake from an afternoon hibernation, you think to yourself, “Is it gone… continue reading »
Not speaking truth to power
Sunday is traditionally a day for DIY and reflection. I’ve done the DIY for today, so now it’s time for some reflection. As Barack Obama is sworn in1, our media overlords are in reflective mood as well, but often not… continue reading »
RIP Lasantha Wikramatunge
Lasantha Wikramatunge, the editor of the Sunday Leader in Sri Lanka, was gunned down on 8 January this year. Even if the civil war that has plagued Sri Lanka comes to an end in the next few months (and we’ve… continue reading »
That would be that Greater Albania they’ve been talking about
Well this is interesting: Kosovo and Albania said they will soon sign an agreement creating a ‘mini-Schengen’ zone allowing free movement across their borders, a deal that could lead to a wider no-border zone in the region… With signature planned… continue reading »
You are now leaving Airport City
It’s not often that Giant Robot get namechecked, but if it happens then the person checking their name is likely to be Finnish1 – in this case, Marko Ahtisaari, the recently-appointed CEO of Dopplr2 and the son of Marti Ahtisaari3.… continue reading »
Holy shit, Animal Collective
While reading this review you should be listening to Foetus No-Man by Avey Tare and Kria Brekkan. Animal Collective are the sort of band that get lots of love from people who take music a bit too seriously. It’s the… continue reading »