Archive for December, 2010

December 27th, 2010 - Posted by Tanja Perl

Somewhat uncomfortable situations.

Here’s a picture of a public toilet in Houston, Texas -walls made completely out of one way mirror glass- on the outside: And here’s what it looks like when you are inside: The glass allows you to see out, but not in. I don’t think I’d feel too comfortable in there! And how about this [...]

December 24th, 2010 - Posted by Sarah M - International Correspondent

Good news for confused travellers everywhere.

Word Lens is an app that translates signs in real time (meaning there’s no need take a picture and wait for a response, it does it on the spot).  You don’t even need to be connected to the internet. It does however, take the fun away from ordering in a restaurant when you don’t understand one [...]

December 22nd, 2010 - Posted by Justine

Why work doesn’t happen at work.

Ever get to 5pm and realise you haven’t actually started your days work? You are not alone. Jason Fried believes the office isn’t  a great place to work and he talks about why. I particularly like his sleep analogy. Check it out.

December 16th, 2010 - Posted by Giuliana Defelice

Guilty-free Japanese Cuisine.

Organic, gluten free, egg free, sugar free and truly made with passion. So much so that if you don’t eat everything on your plate, (lemon slices, wasabi and ginger excepted) then you will be charged extra and asked not to come back! Yukako Ichikawa, chef and owner of Wafu in Surry Hills stands proud in [...]

December 16th, 2010 - Posted by Sarah M - International Correspondent

How the world searched in 2010

Click on the link below and not only can you see Google’s most searched topics, but the time and location they were searched. It’s a pretty awesome way of visualising how issues affect each country. Spolier alert: The fastest rising topics in order were chatroulette, the ipad and ‘the biebs’ (I know, I can’t believe [...]

December 14th, 2010 - Posted by Sarah M - International Correspondent

A Killer Idea.

For the 5th year, The Killers teamed up with (RED), releasing a Christmas song to raise money to fight the spread of AIDS in Africa. However this year for something different, they also got Starbucks to donate 5c every time the videoclip was watched on World AIDS Day (Dec 1st). It gives a whole new (and [...]

December 10th, 2010 - Posted by Tanja Perl

Christmas Shopping – I don’t like it.

Are you like me struggling what to buy everyone for Christmas? I just stumbled over this great site: www.madeit.com.au It’s an online handmade market. Homewares, jewellery, art, craft, stationary, bath & beauty items, baby clothes – you name it, it’s there. Very cute, handmade and for incredibly affordable prices. Happy shopping everyone!

December 7th, 2010 - Posted by Kate

Visual Spectacular!

Projection seems to be all the rage at the moment, but this takes it to whole new level!

December 6th, 2010 - Posted by Justine

Does anyone actually use telephone directories anymore?

You know the feeling. You get home and there they are – 2 telephone directories  wrapped in plastic, sitting sadly on the porch. Rather than sending the entire population phone books, wouldn’t it make more sense to only send them if requested? Simply fill out a form at the Post Office and voila, they arrive [...]