→ December 2, 2009
Electronics manufacturer, Samsung has announced the release of two new phones in its Diva range, specifically targeted at women. The S7070 and S5150 handsets might be similar to any other cellular phone on the market, however, they have a couple of features that open up a Pandora’s box (and yes, I’m talking about those tacky [...]
→ December 1, 2009
Last week, we asked your opinion on how you would deal with nocturnal and vocal neighbours who just don’t know how to say ‘no’ when they’re saying, “yes, yes, yes!” Well, the results are in and 25% of you said you would rather pull the pillow over your head and suffer in silence. That said, [...]
→ December 1, 2009
While we’re talking all things political, here’s a story that warmed my emaciated frame a couple of degrees this morning. Zealot and anti-gay protester, Michelle Deferio stood on a corner at Syracuse University last week with a placard denouncing the lifestyle. Out of retaliation, a drama student at Syracuse, Chris Pesto stood beside her with his [...]
→ December 1, 2009
They say that you should never talk about religion, politics or yourself for a reason. Following this morning’s leadership change in the Australian Liberal Party from silver fox, Malcolm Turnbull to Prince Charles impersonator, Tony Abbott, Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets have been ablaze with commentary from supporters of both sides of the [...]
→ November 26, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald recently reported on a British woman who was forced by her local council to keep the accompanying sound effects to her love-making sessions to a minimum. Neighbours complained after she was reaching the high notes in the heights of ecstasy, disrupting the rest of her apartment block as they were sleeping.
Residents [...]
→ November 25, 2009
For our American brethren, according to tradition, the fourth Thursday in November marks a day of gratitude, feasting and sharing. What tradition refuses to recognise is that it’s also a time of overindulgence to the point of bursting, despair due to parental criticism and tolerance of other inebriated and flatulent—both figuratively and literally—family members. Did [...]
→ November 25, 2009
Hailing a cab in Mexico is now just that extra bit more difficult if you’re bloke. The city of Puebla is the latest municipality to provide a taxi service exclusively for women. Designed to reduce attacks on women by pervy drivers, the fleet of thirty-five hot pink Chevrolets are driven by women who will not [...]
→ November 24, 2009
When will the madness cease?! First there were bacon-flavoured envelopes, then bacon shoes and now bacon candles! David Burke’s Primehouse in Chicago has created an edible bacon candle made from rendered bacon fat to be used as a garnish on certain dishes.
David Burke recommends pouring it over “dry aged beef, scallop sashimi or any other delectable [...]
→ November 24, 2009
Former Acne art director, Daniel Carlsten is pounding the virtual pavement with his impressive online portfolio of visual communication. One of the gems are the invitations he designed to celebrate Acne Paper’s fifth issue—the ‘Elegant’ issue.
The gentleman’s jacket design of the custom die-cut invitation reflected the dress code of the launch event, each having to [...]
→ November 23, 2009
It might be a little more like day surgery and a colonic not Jocelyn Wildenstein we’re talking, but after six months on the three-dub it was time for a bit of a change. Our trim-and-tanned-spanking new site allows you to interact more and ensures you get to the content you need faster.
Posts are now arranged [...]