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Spring into Life

Week one - September 3, 2008

See
Murderball
Murderball is on TV tonight, tying in with the Paralympics starting (opening ceremony airs Saturday night).
This 2005 documentary film is an amazing insight into competition wheelchair rugby at the Paralympic Games. It's centred on the US & Canadian teams rivalry. It's a touching, honest and heartfelt movie. Definitely a must-see.
Where: ABC2
When: Tonight, 8.30pm
Food
Zimt
This patisserie/bakery /cafe is situated in the little village shops of Mont Albert. These guys love their cakes & they love making them. There are some delicious treats here. You can also eat in.
Why not make the trip, it's a cute place to wander around, with a few op shops to browse in. A good place to order a cake for that special occasion.
Where:38 Hamilton Street, Mont Albert
Ph: 9890 2382
Watch
Married Life
Married Life poses the question 'do you know what really goes on in the mind of the person with whom you sleep?'
Harry and Pat Allen, a couple whose cozy marriage is suddenly endangered when Harry falls head over heels for Kay Nesbitt. But Harry has convinced himself that his wife is so in love with him that she would be destroyed if he divorced her. So how does he deal with this predicament?
Now playing at Palace Cinemas
Watch the trailer here
Go
Vertical Garden
French botanist & artist, Patrick Blanc has created a virtual garden out of indoor plants at our very own Melbourne Central. It's hydroponic and the plants are situated like a forest would work.
Patrick has worked all over the world and currently has several projects in Spain and Shanghai on the go.
The vertical garden is the way of the future, with the increasing population in our cities and little space for parks, trees and gardens.
Where: Melbourne Central, CBD
Watch interview
Shop
Lion In Love
Lion In Love is a store that sources one-off vintage feel pieces and young Korean designer items. Their products are all made from quality materials (for a change). So if you love vintage clothing but are kind of over the smell and the materials; visit either store:
848 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn OR
234 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
Bambini
Pinocchio's Place
Pinocchio's Place is no ordinary toy store. Everything there is hand made from wood. With products including clocks, airplanes, wall hangers, music boxes and name plates. They are beautiful and of outstanding quality. They are the children's toys that stand the test of time.
Visit them at:
460 Queen Street, Melbourne
Phone: 93285830
Or shop online
Read
Anti Cancer: A New Way Of Life
Author David-Servan Schreiber had cancer. He was diagnosed for the first time 15 years ago. He received conventional treatment and the cancer went into remission, but he relapsed after that. Then he decided to learn everything he could to help his body defend itself against the illness. He's lived cancer free now for seven years. In this book, he'd like to tell you the stories - scientific and personal - behind what he learned.' He will show you how, through simple alterations in diet, lifestyle and attitude, you can tackle cancer alongside conventional treatments, or even avoid it altogether. This is a practical, insightful and individual guide that will allow you to make the best choices for your own health and well-being.
Buy book here
Listen
Sigur Ros
Signur Ros is an Icelandic quartet that rose to attention in 2000.
They recently played at Splendour in the Grass. They have made five albums. Their recent album: Sigur Rós : Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, is fantastic, it takes a few listens but it is ethereally cool.
After Dark
Dizzee Rascal Live
The unique British rapper is coming to Australia. He will be performing live at Parklife on September 28th and The Corner on September 26th. His latest single Dance Wiv Me is all over Triple J and Nova 100.
Listen here
Buy second release tickets to Parklife here
Buy tickets to The Corner performance here.
Tech Heads
Father's Day gift idea?
The USB cup warmer.
Never have cold coffee again!
Buy here for $19.95.