Tetris = Stress Relief

So now we have some scientific proof, that all those hours spent playing Tetris, were actually doing you good. Link

Currently enjoying:

Quinn for Mac.

Tetris Party for Wii.

Doodle Monster

A recent doodle; He really has a lot of character - I like this one, I might have to try and make him in 3d...

Why I Am a Designer

Isn't it a little scary that I conform to all of these points? Link

A little inspiration for the new year

via Overthinking It

Objectified: A Documentary Film

Finally a film for all of us; obsessed with design and aesthetics. Link

Beautiful Children

Given the escalation of conflict in Gaza this weekend, I've been glued to the internet news sites (like most of you, I'm sure). Here are a couple of links that I felt were worth a look, and second look...

Global Voices special coverage - ongoing; 

NY Times Report - 3rd Jan; 

BBC News protests at Israeli embassy in London - 3rd Jan; 

Haaretz.com coverage of protests in Tel Aviv - 4th Jan; 

Protest photos from all around the world - ongoing;

One Voice Movement

A proposed solution for peace in the Middle East; the above graffiti; discovered on a wall near Dizengoff Circle in Tel Aviv. This simple sentiment reflects a central problem of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the larger web of sectarian conflicts in the region. Change won’t happen as long as each faction hates the other more than they love their own children.

Peace, coming to a world near you, soon - Insh'Allah.

Happy New Year - 2009

May peace break into your house, and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet for $100 bills. May love stick to your face like glue, and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success, and may happiness slap you across the face, and may your tears be that of joy. May all the problems you have be forgotten and... may 2009 be peaceful and prosperous for us all.