Black Music

I snapped this while cruising a mall in Mallorca, apparently in Spain they classify music according to race. I wonder where Bloc Party would fit in? or the Beastie Boys? or Prince?

 
I don't think that would go down to well in Musica in the good old Republic of SA.

Arthur's Day

17.59 , Thursday 23rd September - "To Arthur!!", could be heard throughout the streets of Dublin as people toasted to the great  man who discovered Guinness. 

Last year to celebrate 250 years of The Black Stuff, Guinness hosted a series of music events throughout the city. Tickets were a reasonable 10 Euro and this gained you admission  into 1 of 28 venues, ranging from small pubs (Pygmallion's) to designated gig venues (The Academy, St James Gate). The catch - you have no idea who is playing at your venue, its a complete 'surprise'. The line up was great, including The Kooks, Calvin Harris, The Roots, Ok Go, Razorlight, The Magic Numbers, David Gray and the Wombats. Basically wherever you were, you were guaranteed a top class show.

Riding off 2009's huge success Guinness decided to do it all again this year. While it wasn't quite as big and successful as last year's, everyone who got involved had a grand crack.

Here are some pics of the event...

251 years of Bovril flavored alcoholic protein shakes!!

Social Media for Good in Dublin

This is the front page of the daily Dublin Metro Herald....

Several Irish skobies  were seen two nights ago forcing a lit firework in a dogs mouth, which blew the animal's lower jaw off. Consequently the dog had to be put down. This is disgusting and unacceptable behavior, and the Irish public (including myself) are rightly outraged. In response a group has been created on Facebook calling to give up any information regarding the incident that will lead to these men being found and charged.


 Previously bringing this scum to justice would be the sole responsibilty of the Garda, however now with social media tools the public are able take a stand and actively make a difference.


Please sign the petition on this link....
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/find-and-prosecute-the-thugs-who-killed-the-dog-in-dublin-with-fireworks/

Awesome Urinal Art

I caught this over the weekend while taking a leak at a pub in St Georges street, Dublin. There was no branding or marketing attached to the picture. Just the bar going for a cheeky vibe. Lag.

Samsung N210 Netbook

So here is my little baby I just got today, and I mean that in the most literal way possible. This 'netbook' is smaller than your nether regions after a dip in Clifton 4th's icy Atlantic water during June.

Basically this is where the magic/action is going down... (placed next to protein shaker for complete perspective)

I must confess I originally opted for the Sony M Vaio, alas when I got to Argos in both the Jervis and Ilac centres they were all out. The closet I got to getting my hands on one, was a pink display model in the Sony Centre. While I am completely comfortable in the knowledge that I could have pulled off the pink netbook look; after reading up a few reviews and ratings online it turns out that the Samsung has a higher resolution screen and a stiffer more responsive keyboard, AND has a battery life of 12 hours as opposed to 4.

So here I am the proud new owner of a cute little Samsung N210.