Category Archives: General

Originally posted on The New World Lusophone Sousaphone:
The Folha de S.Paulo has taken criticism for failing to follow up on its coverage of the Siemens cartel scandal. It follows up today with an infographic-driven story that advances the plot somewhat, with…

Originally posted on My Love Affair with Cape Town…:
We have come to the final part of my “Mad about Gaudi” tour.  This one, believe it or not, was classed as an unsuccessful project (but I’ll explain).  I’m talking about:…

Originally posted on Freegan Kolektiva:
Genre: Brass / Jazz / Funk Region: Manchester, UK Artists’ Website: Riot Jazz Brass Band Label: First Word Records Release Date: May 27, 2013 Brass bands are one of our favourite music outfits at Freegan…

Originally posted on Manchester Social 101:
The Manchester Picnic in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre will be packed with kid’s entertainment over the weekend, Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 August, 12pm – 7pm. There will be family fun from System…

Originally posted on misplacedhabits:
When doing some research for a small project I am involved in, I came across this wonderful passage on the value of the arts in the Manchester Guardian, written in the context of a campaign to…

Originally posted on GJ Project:
(Artist, Alexis Diaz. Photo and rights via) Alexis Diaz just finished up this incredibly detailed mural in Paris, France. The Puerto Rican native delivered on his interpretation of Napoleon on a flying boat. Cool stuff.

Originally posted on CollabCubed:
Click to enlarge Montreal-based graphic design and strategic marketing firm Paprika (previously here) never disappoints. Checking in to their site for a boost of inspiration I came across their currently exhibited art installation for Aires Libres—an…

Originally posted on Tramping the Well Trodden Path:
Is there a word for experiencing nostalgia before something is over?  Manchester has never before seemed so exciting and edgy or homely and safe.  I don’t think I’ve ever before now fully…

Originally posted on UNCOVERING VICKY:
To be honest, when I set upon arranging a weekend trip to visit a dear friend in Manchester a month or so back, I didn’t wholly expect to be blogging about it almost immediately on…

Originally posted on Where to next?:
Batman doesn’t get traffic moving, but has a lot of fun Nothing like a gigantic traffic jam to bring out creative solutions to pass the time until everyone is able to move on. Luckily,…