Well, unless you’ve been trapped in prison lately, you should’ve heard about Apple’s new iPhone 3G. It’s twice as fast as the original and only half the price (as they claim…)

The new iPhone will run on several networks around the globe, Orange confirmed in Jordan, Vodafone in Egypt and Qtel in Qatar and it seems Zain won’t be getting any. iPhone will run on 3G networks (which we don’t also have in Jordan) alongside built-in GPS mapping, Microsoft Exchange support, desktop-class web browser, apps and Apple’s New MobileMe service. You’ll find Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, a 3.5 inch 480×320 pixel display, 2.0 megapixel geotagging camera, accessible SIM card and a slick new case.

The iPhone 3G will weigh 4.7 ounces and come in 8GB or 16GB sizes in black or white (16GB only). Now, here I have a question… I loved my previous iPhone and only sold it because It gave me headache and I accidently dropped it on the floor and scratched the screen. BUT! why would I need a 3G iPhone when networks in Jordan do not have that activated? The release in the US/UK in 6 days way and I can’t wait for it to come out..

Also, according to Apple, AT&T will offer it in the US for $199 for the 8GB and $299 for the 16GB (w/ 2 year contract) so I guess and according to Apple prices in the Middle East (calculating since a 350 KD macbook costs 500 in Kuwait and same in Jordan).

I think Orange’s offer is going to be for 250 JD for the 8GB and 500 JD for the 16GB (w/ 2 year contract), I hope they surprise me and release it for cheaper.

My friend Zeina knows how much I hate Comic Sans, so she sent this over!

Windows users, DO IT NOW!

Ever wanted to get rid of comic sans on a website possibly on a computer where you couldn’t delete the font? This is really simple.

Do what’s on this in firefox (Opera and IE can too), you can store the bookmark anywhere. The beauty of it is that you can type “fix” in the URL bar and instantly all typefaces are your default.

Here’s the full code:

javascript:(function(){var H=[],Y={FONT:1},d=[],p; function R(N){var a,x,i,t; if(t=N.tagName){ t=t.toUpperCase(); for (i=0;a=H[i];++i)if(N.getAttribute(a))N.removeAttribute(a); for(i=0;x=N.childNodes[i];++i)R(x); if (Y[t])d.push(N); } } R(document.documentElement); for (i=0;N=d[i];++i) { p=N.parentNode; while(N.firstChild)p.insertBefore(N.firstChild,N); p.removeChild(N); } })()

Does anyone remember my blog 2-3 years ago? I had a “Ban Comic Sans” sign attached in the header?

I’m speechless, I’m going to list the things I realized:

• It exceeded my very low expectations for a super-hero movie.
• Now I have a massive case of house/lab envy.
• I’m in a desperate need of a beautiful house in Malibu overlooking point doom with tons of windows, lab below, bedroom overlooking the pacific with the adorable robots, and gorgeous collection of cars.

I found other things funny, I mean wtf Gwyneth Paltrow in stilettos and pencil skirts *running* away from giant robot on grates? And product placement galore as well, his need for Burger King and constantly flipping those LG phones…

AND THANKS TO HIM I WANT AN AUDI R8S NOW!

Rates 4/5 on my scale.

The book is so adorable, fulfilling, they even have the sizes of the Digipacks, Jewel cases die cuts and more. I never expected it to be that good, also printing/design and paper material is attractive to the eye. What’s so special about this revised version of the 2003 edition is that it has more pages and has more interactive and downloadable work. Each page is rich in color and includes artwork from all over the globe. Has Mika’s Artwork, A brief description of each CD covered accompanies the imagery, with the ideas behind the artwork and packaging.

It’s not only the design of each cover that makes this book fascinating – the design of each CD case is in places just as inspiring. The book looks at many different designs, including the standard plastic case, cardboard casings, cases designed from other packaging and – as the style of purchasing music adapts to a digital society – USB memory sticks.

You’ll find that it’s very easy to source inspiration from CD-Art. Every design is unique and intriguing, but the fact that we can be influenced into buying a CD that we’ll listen to because of what we see on the cover gets us fascinated.

Rates: 5/5 (Yes, full house)

I recommend it and recommend buying it off amazon.co.uk via aphrohead_books.

P.S: I’m selling 2 books of mine, What Is Product Design? by Laura Slack for 30$ and Design Handbook by Charlotte Fiell for 11$ (both new, ordered them for a friend who changed major and doesn’t need them anymore, drop a comment if you want any of them and paid around 12 JD shipping for both).

Mike Stimpson is a UK based photographer that recreates famous photographs using LEGO. This one is Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, from the 1932 photograph of the building of Rockefeller Center. Looks cute, doesn’t it?

Check the rest of sources for several more, along with links to the rest, his picture set-up gallery, and some cool Star Wars scenes.

+ Classics in LEGO via LEGO photos.
+ Photo Set-Up Gallery
+ Star Wars and other random LEGO scenes.