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Why I Hate the iPhone (and Loved the Best Rock Concert Ever)

Posted by Jesus Diaz at 11:30 AM on August 1, 2008

There. I said it. I hate it. OK, I don't really hate it. But sometimes I want to smash it against the wall. The last time was in the pit at the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's concert in Madrid. I was there, first row, centre of the stage, after waiting a whole night and day outside of the stadium. That night was the most amazing and magical I've experienced in a very long time, and certainly the best rock concert I've ever been to. Only one thing failed: my iPhone's camera.

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Pop-Up Hotel Rooms

Posted by Sean Fallon at 9:40 AM on June 27, 2008

A French company called Abilmo has developed collapsible hotel-style dwellings that users can quickly construct in just about any location. The concept is similar to the Myhab cardboard units we have discussed in the past, except Abilmo packs numerous modern conveniences like electricity, a bathroom with shower, climate control and even hardwood floors into its 130 square foot space.

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Myhab Recyclable Concert Dwellings Now Available For You to Do Horrible, Horrible Things In

Posted by Sean Fallon at 9:00 AM on May 10, 2008

We first came across the Myhab festival dwelling last year when designer James Dunlop was in the process of developing the concept. Now it appears that the Myhab is open for business in the UK. The customisable units are made from recycled plastic and waterproof cardboard and include foam mattresses, temperature insulation and a lockbox to store your valuable herbs possessions.

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