CNN, Michael Jackson, moonwalk
In Announcements on December 30, 2009 at 11:55 am
A few of you may remember a little shindig we had at Liverpool Street Station earlier in the year to celebrate Michael Jackson’s death. About 2,000 people came together for a “mass moonwalk”. You can see CNN’s coverage of the event here.
Don Riddell asked me to appear on CNN again to talk about the moonwalk as part of their end-of-year round-up. We revisited Liverpool Street (I hadn’t been back since) a few weeks ago and talked about Michael Jackson’s legacy. The interview is here. Read the rest of this entry »
#LDNnudetech, free booze, launch parties
In Announcements on November 12, 2009 at 5:39 am
I hope you’ll all be able to join the #LDnnudetech team, our models and our sponsors at the Launch Party on Monday. It will be held at 7pm in the Velvet Room at Sway in Covent Garden.
We’ll be giving everyone a preview of the pictures at the launch party. No one else will have seen them, and no one will again until we ship the printed calendars. So this is your chance to get a sneak peek before anyone else! Booze will be provided by the marvellous Naked Wines. Get there early or miss out!
So we have an idea of numbers, I’d be really grateful if you’d take a moment to RSVP.
See you there!
pastures new
In Announcements on September 30, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Friday 2 October is my last day in London. I’ll be moving to Cambridge this weekend to start an English course. It’ll be pretty intense, so I don’t envisage many trips to town during term time.
I realise what a tragedy this will be for all of you. I’m certainly sad to be going. I arrived pretty abruptly onto the tech scene, but was incredibly warmly welcomed. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know a new industry and an awesome community of smart, interesting people. Thank you to those who have helped and supported me. Read the rest of this entry »
Ben Goldacre, meat cleavers
In Announcements on August 13, 2009 at 7:20 am
Don’t get me wrong: I hugely admire Ben Goldacre for his vicious skewering of hacks who peddle bad science. It’s just that I have this irrational fear that one day I’m going to open the newspaper and read that he’s keeping his followers captive in a jungle compound.
I mean, don’t you think it’s all going to his head a bit? Especially since he didn’t win the Samuel Johnson prize. (Sorry, Ben, that just slipped out – I didn’t mean it. Put that meat cleaver down!) Read the rest of this entry »
Adam Street, parties, Sam Mathews, semi-naked lube wrestling
In Announcements on August 12, 2009 at 11:47 pm
A couple of people have been asking me what this “lube wrestling” thing is all about. So here’s the deal: on Friday night, Sam Mathews and I will be hosting a party at Adam Street private members club (somehow, we managed to convince them to let us hold it in their gallery).
The party will include semi-naked wrestling in a paddling pool filled with lubricant, in celebration of Sam’s birthday and the launch of his new company. Afterwards, there will be alcohol and dancing.
If you want to come and you haven’t received an invitation from me or from Sam, you’ll need to drop me an email asking to be put on the guest list. Ask nicely. It’ll help if you’re a guy who works out and is prepared to take part in the wrestling. (Or a hot girl, says Sam.) You’ll need to sign up on the Facebook page to get on the guest list.
That’s kind of the long and short of it, really. We’re still looking for sponsors, so if you’re able to help, please get in touch.
birthday mayhem, Blogworld, Las Vegas, San Francisco
In Announcements on August 12, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I have never been to Las Vegas. For good reason, my friends tell me. I don’t know if they’re right.
But I do know that it’s something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime. So I am. I’ll be arriving in time for Blogworld on 15-17 October, and staying until 20 October, or thereabouts. Might hop over to SF after that… who knows. It’s going to get interesting.
So who’s in? Gimme a shout by email and let’s get a list together. A word of caution: only the reckless need apply.