Cake

Ate this cake the other day, it was really nice. It was for a birthday, so there was a reason for the lavish cake.
What we're not sure of, is how do they make the amazing patterns on the sponge?

If anyone knows the truth, let us know please.
Maybe we should just ask Fallon or Skoda.

Power To The Masses!

This post may be old news now, but we feel that this exciting breakthrough is well worth a mention as it could change the way that we use computers, our consumption rates and also the fate of electric cars. Read this for further information...

Masterpieces

Saw this today on the Guardian site, it's created using Brushes on the iPhone.

It's made us think about the notion of masterpieces. We had a debate a while ago, wondering why we hardly hear about modern masterpieces, there's loads of work in the Tate modern, but nothing is really described as a modern masterpiece. Besides, we aren't really fans of what is considered contemporary art.

Maybe, masterpieces are dependent on the context of when they are made. Lots of paintings were created a long time ago, that will forever be considered masterpieces. Does that mean that the masterpieces of our time, should use technology that is specific to what we use now.

In this case, the work linked above by Jorge Colombo could be considered a modern masterpiece. His skill in creating pictures on a tiny screen using his fingers, that could easily have been created by an abstract artist with a brush, show huge amounts of skill. So could it be that we just need to push the limits of current technology? Masterpieces on canvas are gone, we should now explore other possibilities.

Wish We Had This When We Were Kids

The genius people at Total Immersion have developed their product to the next level. We've been following these guys since we fist saw Augmented Reality during our days at Contagious for Radio 1's 'Band in your hand.' They have just realeased some work with Topps Baseball cards that kick the crap out of those old football cards that we used to collect. It's such a clever way of taking an out-dated product and reinventing it for the current generations.



Also, whilst on the subject of AR, this work for Lego is awesome.

Topps cards work via Contagious mag.

Friendly Kitchen

In our otherwise messy kitchen, we now have this gem. Thanks to housemates Chris & Chris for the new addition.

This Is Reality

Nice Ad by the Coen bros is below, it's direct and hopefully a brutal kick in the face to the coal industry. It is all in aid of 'The Reality Coalition' which has a very nice website, with lots of information to help the likes of us wise up to how we get our energy. We can't really do the cause the justice it deserves, so please check out the website. Although we hope that this at least goes some way to raising the profile of the cause.

Torture

The Bacon Explosion, it's something we saw during DM2 and have finally managed to get round to posting. The only way to describe it is a lump of meat, that seems more like torture. It reminds us of the kind of meal you'd get at an all you can eat rib shack and whilst we're a fan of ribs, the Bacon explosion is a bit too much.

Anyway, it's kind of scary the amount that people can eat.

Amusing

We like this blog a lot, it's called 'Snacks & Shit'. It's all about rap lyrics, and shows just how stupid some of the writing can be.

It's a really good read.

Catch Up

Back log from DM2, few posts to lay down. First, the notorious David after dentist, and Christian Bale. For our own self amusement.

Hmmm....

Anyone else notice the similarities between Skittles' new web-integrated website (above) and American Digital agency, Modernista!'s website (below) which has been live for quite some time? Whilst Skittles do pull off certain aspects well, for instance the YouTube channel, most of it is lacking and is a disappointing rip-off unfortunately...

Don't Panic...

The DM2 Standings

Disqualified:

Andy Tarrent
Joanne Jordon
James Hyde
Jahied Ahmed
Michael Fisher
James Corlett
Matt Roach
Oli Dougherty

Eliminated (First Kill of Tournament Through To Last):

Karolina Alasaustra
Matthew Brock
Sam Heasman
Rory Elphick
Kaylie Nugent
Cass Gregan
Lauren Cautely
Hayley Morris
Unai Arrillaga
Reuben Millmore
Mark Hall
Chris MacFarlane
James Cook
Emma Wood
Kirsty Bane
Rachel Bean
Amy French
Hannah Vyner
Kate Herron
Greg Nicholls
Lauren Dyer
Alex Battershall
Sam Green
Gabriele Donada
Gaow Changsombo
Jamie Kendall
Amiirah Nobbeebacus
Kat Turngate
Mike Baker
Salome Van Leuven
Jamie Pither
Riccardo Servini
Callum Jenkins
Dave George
Claire Pinegar
Zac Moss
Chris Payne
Daniel Goodall
Reece Starr
Jamie Wood
Christopher Eyles
John Dobbs
Alastair Singer
Steve Martin
Chris Pike
Anthony Woodley
Luke Smith
Lulu Evans
Matt Hawkins
Alex Milnes
Timothy Holt
Becky Pollack
Sam Ely
Oliver Haynes
Helen Gabriel
Elliot Gregory
Stephanie Kennedy
Carmen Rohssmann-Sinnot
Chris Horrex
Jemma Akister

Ultimate Assassin & Most Kills:

Jack Attridge (11 kills)

We hope that all of the players have enjoyed themselves, several eliminated assassins have voiced their want for another tournament before the year ends. The Bureau are very busy, but would be happy to oblige if we see a large interest. If you do want to play, please leave us a comment on this post, so we can judge if we can run another tournament.

The Bureau may be back, but for now, stay alert as you never know who may be hunting you.

The Ultimate Assassin

We have a champion and he goes by the name of Jack Attridge.

Our Ultimate Assassin

His tournament ending kill was executed with precision, as he snuck in Akister's back door and into her kitchen. When faced with three girls, he sussed his target and sharply whacked her.

We praise this assassin for his dedication and determination, with a total of eleven kills, he is the ultimate assassin, with his closet rival on six kills. Therefore, not only is he the overall winner, Jack also claims the 'Most Kills' award.

The Bureau salutes you for managing to wipe out all other players without the need for a final showdown, Mr Attridge, the Bureau will be in touch for future missions.

Well done. Commiserations to all those that failed, you were simply not good enough.

The Cold Morning Killer

There have been important events over the course of the last twenty four hours. First of all, one of the tournament favourites has been eliminated, yes, Sam Ely is out. After his heroic efforts, he has been gunned down by the tournament's current leading assassin.

Next, it is our job to inform you that the tournament itself is now a two assassin race, which we shall give you more information on later in this post. For now, we have another story to tell, this time the assassin has been nicknamed 'The Cold Morning Killer' or 'CMK' for his sheer direct approach.

So yesterday afternoon was turning out to be rather quiet on the kill count, with only two kills. Then we got word that the CMK had taken out an assassin near his own house and was quickly making tracks to hunt his next target. This target happened to be his girlfriend, he therefore lay in wait at hers. When she arrived, we are informed that he acted casually, cuddling and kissing as couples do. Then, as if he was joking, the assassin shot his girlfriend in the face, several times before continuing the couples fun. He then muttered, 'You're dead." To which his girlfriend assumed he was joking, yet after a matter of minutes, it dawned upon her that she had just been eliminated.

The CMK then went to bed, ready for the morning and his next targets. The Bureau were then woken up this morning, asking where in Farnham the target's road was and after giving direction the assassin went for his first kill of the day at 8am. He sneaked into his target's house, up the stairs and into a bedroom, which turned out to be a housemate of the target. Silently closing the door, the assassin went into the next room, yet his target was not in bed. Creeping back down the stairs, he heard noises from a downstairs room and burst into their living room, to face two lads asleep in front of the television. The CMK immediately recognized his target and shouted his name, then, as the target opened his sleepy eyes, a jet of water hit him the face.

Spurred on, the CMK raced to gain another kill before the morning lectures, he walked across Farnham to the location of his next target. He tried the front door, which was locked, yet noticed the target's bike was still at the house and could hear noises. He again lay in wait in the bushes, with a super-soaker to attack the moving target. As his clock hands struck 10am, his target left her house and cycled past him. Just at that point he sprayed her right in the face, stopping her in her tracks and leaving the target covered in water whilst she screamed.


At this point the CMK had gained six kills and this meant there were three assassins left.

The CMK made his way to lecture, a tricky situation due to the fact a classmate was hunting him. So at this point, Death Match was a three-way race, leaving all assassins feeling nervous. Finally the CMK escaped, and was given a lift to track his target, whilst searching, his hunter spotted him and a chase ensued.

The CMK and his driver managed to loose the assassin, and went in search once more, however whilst stuck in traffic his hunter snuck up behind the car, opened the unlocked door and shot the CMK in the face. Leaving DM2 with two assassins standing at this point in time, the question is, who will win; Jemma Akister or Jack Attridge?

Eliminations

Yesterday eliminations were made to rid Death Match of any assassins that were not up to the task. Therefore, those that have been eliminated have received a message confirming that they can no longer continue, after all, we are seeking the best. So, the tournament continues and the assassins that remain have all killed at least one target; this is where it will get tougher.

We are now left with eleven assassins and it may well be the case that the remaining players receive new targets. Which means you should all be on guard at all times, you never know who may be hunting you next.