Monthly Archives: February 2009

Semla

Today is Semla Day in Sweden. I don’t think that is its actual name but it is the day that Swedes munch on delicious semlas in the same spirit that people scoff pancakes in England. It was originally intended to … Continue reading

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A morning in Cambridge

I spent the morning walking around Cambridge with Tim and ended up in the Botanical Gardens which is free to visit during the week in the winter. It was then off on the train, plane, coach and back to Gothenburg … Continue reading

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Madrid

Yesterday we walked to the Plaza Mayor and ate lunch sitting on a stone bench in the center, afterwards we wandered to a little shop to buy the rich chocolate you need to make chocolate con churros. We then headed … Continue reading

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Matadero Madrid

After visiting the Caixa Forum we hopped on the Metro and went to the Matadero. It’s a converted abattoir that now hosts some interesting exhibitions. We saw the five light installations by Daniel Canogar called Fuegos Fatuos (Fatuous Fire) which … Continue reading

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Caixa Forum and Welcome to Guantanamo Museum

I have just discovered next door to the MediaLab Prado is a treasure of an art gallery. The Caixa Forumz which only opened in early 2008 is a great example of modern architecture and displays a great collection of art. … Continue reading

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Guernica and Madrid

I arrived in Madrid after some delays at 23.30 on Saturday – and headed for my hotel which is just off the Gran Vía. Yesterday after stopping off at the Media Lab Prado to check out all the projects I … Continue reading

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Andy

So I was just wandering around the web and found that my friend Andy Higson has gone and got himself two blogs. His political blog and his amusing blog. Keep blogging Andy.

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Emi

I spent 60 splendiferous minutes with Emi today, talking next to the frozen river about fear and Fawkes. Check out her blog or her myspace. Her music totally rocks.

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Photographing police to be made illegal

It will soon become an offence to photograph a police officer. Officially the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 which amends the Terrorism Act 2000, will only make photographing police officers an offence if terrorism is suspected. However the widespread fear is that … Continue reading

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What Barry Says about the USA and the War on Terror

Check out this artistic and informative video.

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