A r c h B l o g: February 2009

Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Recession strikes cave dwellers

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/story?id=6941993&page=1

Advantage Arsenal

Arsenal are looking good to go through to the next round in the Champion's League after a fairly comfy 1 nil win over Roma. Robin van Peno pierced the onion bag with a rifled spot kick. Bit of a pity that neither Bentdner nor Eboue were able to extend the lead when presented with great chances but all in all a good result. My other findings from my trip to norf weezy:

Nasri is the beating heart of this Arsenal team. The boy from Marseille showed tremendous desire.

Kolo needs to go easy on the yam - his arse is looking enormous.

Vela is still very raw. Showed flashes of brilliance going forward but offers little defensively.

Snakeboats (YMC)

Children misbehaving

Monday, 23 February 2009

Bathing Ape Shark Sweat Stadium Jacket

Pete(r) Doherty misses the Rs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyVtaf3QN2U

& wearing the hoops in music vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjIO-AJlFoU

F Murray Abraham Syndrome

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/ditch-the-frills-and-the-bling-and-let-the-austerity-oscars-roll-mine8217s-a-mo235t-1628945.html

Fuzz predict a riot

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/23/police-civil-unrest-recession

Thursday, 19 February 2009

Tantalising job ops ...

International Tug & Salvage magazine, Freelance Sub-Editor/Writer - Wiltshire
date posted: Tuesday, 17th February 2009
date ending: Friday, 27th February 2009
International Tug & Salvage magazine, the world’s leading trade publication for the tugboat, towage and salvage industries, is looking for…
-->International Tug & Salvage magazine, the world’s leading trade publication for the tugboat, towage and salvage industries, is looking for part-time freelance help.The role will include design, layout, re-writing press releases, meticulous fact-checking and headline writing. A good working knowledge of InDesign is essential, and familiarity with the maritime industry would be a definite advantage.The position will be on-going, and based in a small, friendly office near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire.Interested applicants should send a CV and brief summary of suitability for the role to editor Dawn Gorman at dawn@tugandsalvage.com by 27th February.http://www.tugandsalvage.com/
application details
job type:
Trade Magazine
job role:
Freelance
job location:
United Kingdom - South-West
email CVs to:
dawn@tugandsalvage.com

Tunnels & Tunnelling International, Deputy Editor
date posted: Tuesday, 10th February 2009
date ending: Thursday, 19th February 2009
Tunnels & Tunnelling International, the leading magazine covering the global tunnelling industry, is looking to expand the team by hiring a new…
-->Tunnels & Tunnelling International, the leading magazine covering the global tunnelling industry, is looking to expand the team by hiring a new deputy editor.The successful candidate will have either a degree in an engineering/science subject, or experience working in the tunnelling/construction industries. They’ll also have excellent written English, and either a writing qualification or a strong portfolio of published articles.The role will involve reporting on tunnelling projects around the world, meeting and interviewing leading figures within the industry, consulting with experts on technical articles, and representing the most respected international tunnelling magazine at conferences and industry events. So the successful candidate will also have great people skills, an interest in travel, and the confidence to be an ambassador for T&TI.Salary: up to £26k depending on experience.

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

The best of Bloomsbury

Before I vacate the nabe, here are my hard-earned findings:

*Konditor and Cook, Gray’s Inn Road – the Boston Brownie is unsurpassed in London. The bacon, gruyere and onion tartlet has also been a good friend
http://www.konditorandcook.com/

*Beas of Bloomsbury, Theobalds’ Road – top-ranking hot chocolate. Overpriced but delicious lunch too.
http://www.beasofbloomsbury.com/

*The Lamb, Lamb’s Conduit Street – this Olde Wolde pub is a bit touristy but still well worth a visit.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/10/1093/Lamb/Bloomsbury

*Seven Stars, Carey Street – back street boozer popular with judges and lawyers but don’t let that put you off.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/33/3395/Seven_Stars/Chancery_Lane

*Asadal, right by Holborn tube – excellent Korean restaurant in deeply unpromising basement location. Push past the London Paper/London Lite sellers to gain entrance. Always packed with chain-smoking Koreans which has to be a good thing.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/33/3395/Seven_Stars/Chancery_Lane

*Kennards, Lamb’s Conduit Street – upmarket, and slightly up itself, deli. Has been my regular and reliable dark choc&chilli bar dealer.
http://www.kennardsgoodfoods.com/home.html

*Danny’s, Lamb’s Conduit Street – mightily filling wraps. The Mogul is the one to go for.
http://www.dannysgourmetwraps.com/content.html?id=5

*Malletti’s, Clerkenwell Road – best pizza slice in London. Off-shoot of the always-packed Soho eatery on Noel Street.
http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1h56z8o/malletti

*Caradell, Red Lion Street – always-busy deli serving good sarnies and salads to office and student crowd. Friendly staff if you dont get the moody bitch with the highlights.
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1158/21861.php

*Michael’s Shoe Care, 16 Procter Street - first-rate cobbler.
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1247/5752.php

*Folk, Lamb's Conduit Street - traditional men's clobber.
http://www.folkclothing.com/acatalog/find_folk.html

Thursday, 12 February 2009

The 10 crack commandments to become Biggie ...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/12/become-notorious-big-10-easy-steps

Joaquin wacking out ...

I hope this isn't a publicity stunt - It's fine by me if he's had it with acting. Letterman needs to cut him some slack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vyLME1-WdA