Like a Fergie, Uuh!

I have to say, I've never really liked Fergie all that much.

Come to think of it, I actually thought she was one of the most irritating artists of modern time. In hindsight I realise that the only thing that fueled this opinion was her relationship with The Blackeyed Peas. Yes you're right. They're one of the most over-rated, over-produced and over-payed groups ever. I simply can't stand their lack of persona or modesty.

But then this came along, and suddenly Fergie rose to a whole new level. Post Blackeyed Peas, she stepped out into the light. The mbololight.

As a result I think it's fair to say that if her coming albums resemble anything like this single, I think we're looking at one of the biggest female stars since Gwen or even Madonna.

Now Gwen, I know your're reading and I want to let you know I appreciated your work from the start. Madonna, what can I say. You're not a favourite in the mbololight.

But Fergie.. Hmm.
Remember, you heard it here first.

Some say it's madness. Others say it's genius. I say it's Guinness.

As lot of other things in the UK, Marmite represents a product & routine which you're either completely devoted to or prefer would never even have entered your world. As the Brits quite elegantly phrase it: "you either love it or you hate it".

For those of you who aren't educated in Great Britains "Crazy Scientist" approach to cuisine, Marmite is reputed to be quite a nutritious spread for use on toast, made from yeast residue. Jupp, yeast residue.

But here's the interesting part. If you're in the cut-throat industry of FMCG:s and foodstuffs, you're bound to want to create a stirr with the UK audience and it's neighbors. So what would you do? Well you'd lure consumers in by exploiting one of their most obvious weaknesses. Beer. And how do you differentiate your product from others? Well by the notion of even more beer of course..

So, as a limited edition feature, Marmite have now launched Marmite Guinness- just in time for St. Patricks Day.
As a fan of molecular gastronomy and "Crazy Scientist" cuisine in particular I elbowed myself through the aisles of Waitrose in search of a specimen or two. After tearing people a few new ones, I got my hands on two.

Obviously, I haven't tasted it and most likely never will, but if you feel you haven't done enough damage to your body just yet this year- I'd recommend you try and snap up a can or so soon.

Mmmm.. Marmite..

Wii're on a strike

The Sedgebrook Retirement Community in Chicago has begun organizing bowling tournaments. Nothing strange about that, expect the fact that the average Sedgebrook resident is 77 years old, and the bowling is done via Wii.

Initially, grandchildren taught the residents how to play and use the interface of the Wii. Several games are apparently played but none has proved as popular as the Wii bowling competition. It activates, creates genuine interaction and competition among residents and most importantly gets them off their chairs and into the modern world.

I don't care that much about processor- speeds or if the 60gb PS3 has a silver detail on the front. What I do care about is how interaction and play affects peoples ordinary lives, and especially so the demographics which were until now completely ingored by the gaming industry. It's not only heartwarming to hear about the Sedgebrook example, it's a significant example of technology playing a role in helping people smile.

Well done Nintendo, while everyone else is focusing on realistic graphics in a virtual world, you managed to create happiness in the real world.

"Didelidelit-didelidelit"

This just in!

The average bottle of Champagne contains 44 million bubbles.
The average grown-up woman tells 28.000 lies during her life.

Fishy photography

You know the kind of images in which you can actually feel the cold? Or the kind of images where even though it freezing outside, the warmth of the characters takes that all away?

Or how about those kind of pictures that take you somewhere else just by looking at them. Somewhere where you feel at home straight away, even if it's somewhere you've never actually been to.

well, that's the kind of pictures Corey Arnold captures. Brilliant work & thanks for sharing Corey.

Public arcade

And for all you people on a lunch break, here's a little Space Invaders, but with a twist.

Excellent execution of a simple idea. Just gather a few hundred friends, buy a cinema and then you can play as long as you like.
Simple..

Life by text

Wow..

This just might be one of the most interesting inventions I've seen in a very long time..

Imagine leaving notes, pictures or messages to friends at any place, at any time and in any part of the world for as long as you'd like..

The possibilities here are actually amazing. Post-it notes, tombstones and sightseeing tours, tremble in fear.

Ze lord of ze Ring

This weekend I flew to Germany, in order to take a taxi.

Besides the event relating to the kicking of a leather ball, Germany can also boast having what is internationally known as the fastest taxi in the world. After this weekend, I can therefore conclude two things.

1. The world cup is a fantastic event and the Germans are worthy winners of it (provided they won't get kicked out by Italy, which they just got..) D´oh!
2. The taxi I'm refering to is indeed quite remarkably fast..

This was a birthday present for my brother, and luckily he was well-mannered enough to let me go with him. Unluckily, the two of us were then unwise enough to ask our father to come along too. Not that he's bad company, quite the contrary, it's just that.. well.. he's never been fond of roller coasters. And let me be very clear here.. 9 minutes in the Grüne Hölle is a pretty rough roller coaster.

That's why some of the worlds best drivers come here, with some of the worlds best cars and that's why you'll also find Sabine here. She's the worlds fastest taxi driver.

It's probably the most expensive fare I've ever had to pay, and it didn't even get me anywhere, we ended up where we started. But I can still say it was the most worthwhile taxitrip I've ever taken. Well, at least sober anyways.