Monthly Archives: May 2009

Stormy Weather

Posted on May 26, 2009 by cosmopolitanscum

The Burj Dubai during a storm.

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I Always Feel Like…

Posted on May 20, 2009 by cosmopolitanscum

It would be foolish to deny that our public space is increasingly regulated. With Community Police and increased TV surveillance, we not only feel that we’re being watched more, we are being watched more. But in what way exactly? Derm’s … Continue reading →

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Moving along nicely

Posted on May 12, 2009 by cosmopolitanscum

I still think that it’s going to be a bit silly when its finished and its wrapped in muslin or whatever. Good to see that the death of the UK construction industry has been somewhat exaggerated.

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North vs South VS East vs West

Posted on May 12, 2009 by cosmopolitanscum

Good ol’ Igster has become the darling of the London Paper and BBC London AND the Metro with this lovely little film, which turns Google’s Streetview into a narrative device as opposed to an orientation device. Tellingly Igster created the … Continue reading →

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“It’s all very different from Radio Caroline”

Posted on May 5, 2009 by cosmopolitanscum

Great little documentary on Pirate Radio in London, first broadcast around 1995 or so if the total fixation with all things Jungle is anything to go by. The documentary comes down pretty firmly on the side of the broadcasters and … Continue reading →

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