UNCOOL: lamp-phones

March 4, 2012
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EIC finds this rather unfortunate looking lamp-phone, well, revolting really. It hurts to look at. Sorry if you have one. But we thought no-one would. If you do, let us know! (and we’ll unsubscribe you).

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COOL: Figures – Blood Brother (LOVE THIS!)

March 2, 2012
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We LOVE these guys and we LURRRVE this tune so it’s moronically on repeat… until we get sick of it. Which won’t happen. London DJ collab FIGURES (James Delay & Jamie Blanco) have thankfully brought us a follow up tune to VELO in the form of this moody hypno-house track – Blood Brother. It’s wicked. […]

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COOL: marriage proposals on a leap year!

February 28, 2012
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It’s a Feb 29th – a leap year – tomorrow which means, that’s right ladies, it’s your turn to propose! EIC loves it when ladies go against the grain and, frankly, why the hell not? (*I thought about proposing on This Morning, but my boyfriend warned me that he’d turn me down, which is lucky […]

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UNCOOL: holding the door open for someone for bloody ages

February 24, 2012
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words: Mike Pollitt (originally posted here) If someone’s right behind or in front of you, or carrying loads of stuff, by all means hold open the door. But what I’m observing, on an almost daily basis, are examples of doors being held open for unencumbered people 5 yards and more away. This puts the recipient […]

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COOL: Medlar, SW10 – the perfect date restaurant

February 23, 2012
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Medlar’s website looks more ‘corporate caterer’ than incredible French restaurant in Chelsea. But I’m pleased to say, having finally sampled some of its deliciousness, it certainly proves to be the latter. If you just got paid and are looking for a new bed partner – reserve a table for two (or three?) now. Because this […]

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UNCOOL: ITV for destroying Adele’s Best Album speech!

February 22, 2012
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no. 12938576 of ‘WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE WORLD It’s an unwritten rule in speeches. You neeeeeeeeeever, but NEEEEEEEEEVER, interrupt someone during a speech of thanks!! Especially not Adele, cos’ she’ll give you the finger. Gwan gel! And it wasn’t Blur’s fault. Why would you set up an award ceremony if people who win the awards […]

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COOL: decadent feasts of 2012 so far

February 17, 2012
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Homemade egg yolk raviolo courtesy of Food Stories The most delicious black pudding scotch egg with a runny yolk from The Deli Downstairs, Lauriston Village. Homemade pistachio and chocolate meringues by Ellie Boltman

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COOL: Derek Chisora gives Carl Baker a smooch

February 16, 2012
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Boxing dreams are made of these … 

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SUPER DUPER COOL: Jessie Ware – Running

February 15, 2012
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This is Jessie frickin’ Ware, and here’s her new tune, Running, in which she looks the spit of a Bond Girl. It’s lush. Watch, listen and love. To find out more about Jessie, read EIC’s COOL test she took a few months ago here

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Wise Words From The Wine Man #3

February 2, 2012
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words: Benjamin Proctor Some of you may be nearing the end of your month long abstinence from alcohol …(how dull do you want to be?) …But for those still thinking of an exciting resolution, why not take the opportunity to explore booze you’ve not tried before. Sure, January’s a tough month on the wallet if […]

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