Tom Ballard to Miranda Devine: ‘What the F**k are You Talking About?’

Tom Ballard responds to columnist Miranda Devine's article connecting Senator Penny Wong's pregnancy to the London riots.

Responses to the London Riots

As London takes stocks of last week's riots, its people are quick to respond with a varied and unique online initiatives.

NZ Police Graffiti – If you can’t beat em, join em!

the work cleverly utilises street, online and PR which would offer a unique channel to promote the recruitment of new members for NZ Police. Well done NZ Police.

Move, Learn, Eat: Take in Eleven Countries in Three Minutes

Three shorts films by independent filmmaker Rick Mereki remind of the joys of travel.

Interview /// A Conversation with Mike Mills

Tom Melick meets him in a beige-smothered hotel room. He wears a suit, looks overworked and speaks with a casual generosity.

Auckland’s Top 5 Sunday Roosts

Concrete Playground has assembled the top five establishments that make a drink on any given Sunday so sweet.

Keep The Harry Potter Dream Alive With Quidditch

If you find life a little empty without Hogwarts perhaps you should give quidditch a try.

One Day On Earth Brings the World’s Filmmakers Together

Filmmakers across the globe participated in the One Day On Earth project to capture the images and stories of 10/10/10.

Urban Explorers Shed Light on London’s Underground

An emerging sub culture of urban explorers is finding there is still much to be explored in our tired old towns

A Brief Gastronomic Guide to New Zealand’s South Island

Here are some of Concrete Playground's best gastronomic reasons to head across the ditch.

21 of the World’s Most Stunning Holiday Destinations

Some of the places that truly capture the imagination around the globe.

The 15 Best Ads in the World in 2011

Watch the winning spots from this year's Cannes Advertising Festival.

Ben and Jerry’s Schweddy Balls

Rumours are circulating that Ben and Jerry's are set to release a new flavour called Schweddy Balls.

Go the F*ck to Sleep with Samuel L. Jackson

After viral leaks of award-winning author Adam Mansbach's new children's book for parents created huge hype in recent weeks, the book was finally released today.

Is America Growing Tired of Weiner Jokes?

American politics gets funny.

Online Money Buying Real Drugs

A new ebay for drugs has officials stymied.

Merrell Wants You To Add Your Own Scenery

Help create the world's largest panoramic photo of the great outdoors.

Open Source Classrooms Provide Ivy League Education for Free

Fancy a free Ivy League education? Open Culture will teach you everything you need to know.

A Seinfeld Art Exhibition: Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That

Fan art is a personal expression of obsession. How will it work as a Seinfeld exhibit?

New York City Public Library Turns 100

To celebrate its centenary the New York City Public Library shows it's more than just books.

Underwater Photography Provides New Perspective of Sydney

Photography Mark Tipple takes a look at surfing from a different angle.

SafeHouse is Rupert Murdoch’s Answer to WikiLeaks

News Corporation's online attempt at replicating the success of WikiLeaks seems flaky on several levels.

Tulips Bloom in Springtime Holland

A bird's eye view of Holland's tulip fields, blooming into life just in time for the annual Tulip Time festival.

Take a Guided Tour of Sydney’s Best New Small Bars

Meet the owners, managers and bartenders at Sydney's best small bars.

Coke vs. Pepsi: The Cola Wars Continue

The cola wars between Coke and Pepsi aren't over; they two brands have just been rearming.

Osama’s Death via Twitter

The Japanese earthquake, the riots in Egypt and the destruction of Haiti. All earth-stopping moments, and all brought to us not by government officials or traditional news outlets but by Twitter.

The Death and Resurrection of Print Media

With traditional bookstores feeling the backlash from this new plethora of information outlets, unconventional ventures could prove the way forward.

Your Guide to a Weekend Well Spent in Melbourne

From iconic rock venues and hidden cocktail gems to a far stretching food culture and enviable variety of record stores, there's always somewhere to be and something to do in Melbourne.

Spreading Happiness with the SF Mirrors Project

The SF Mirrors Project aims to spread confidence and happiness to the people of San Francisco.

Watch /// Five Great Moments from Coachella 2011

Kanye, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Cee-Lo Green....and Jeff Goldblum?

The World’s Tallest Lego Tower

Brazil takes the title of building the World's Largest Lego Tower

The Bacon Ba-Zooka

April 9th, 2011 was an important day for the residents of Fayetteville, Arkansas and bacon-lovers everywhere.

American Airlines Flash Mob

The airline broke away from traditional methods of advertising and organised a flash mob at the U.S. Bank Plaza in downtown Los Angeles to promote the launch of their new flight services.

Honouring Titanic’s 100th Anniversary

A monument will be erected in memory of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic.

Could Facebook Credits Become Real Currency?

PSFK examines whether Facebook credits could become a real-world currency.

Splendour in the Grass 2011 lineup announced

Headlining the 2011 edition of the festival, to be held at Woodfordia in South-East Queensland for the second time, are Kanye West, Coldplay, Jane's Addiction, Pulp and Regina Spektor.

Madrid’s Street Ad Takeover

Street ad takeover in Madrid was short-lived but stressed the disruption of the monopoly of the advertising world.

Finding the Future at New York Public Library

Interactive game at the New York Public Library allows participants to explore the underground shelves and collaboratively write a book.

Win 10 Nights On The Town With Concrete Playground

Concrete Playground is taking the edge off the death of daylight saving by giving you the chance to experience Sydney's best cultural events for an entire month.

Donate Your Spare Room to Disaster Relief

Offer your spare bed to people displaced by disaster via SparkRelief.

Short Films And Typography Help You Learn A New Language

FBi Social Pops Up In Kings Cross

FBi Social is shaking up King's Cross with live music from emerging talent.