Björk Speaks Up On Magma Again
This Tuesday, a formal proposal was submitted to the Public Representative of the Icelandic Parliament, signed by Björk Guðmundsdóttir, Jón Þórisson (the Icelandic assistant
Sour grapes and stuff
A buncha POLAR BEER for your thoughts We’re not gonna lie to you: we really love us some beers. Some folks would call it a problem, but beer never gave […]
Wow! Introducing The World’s First Interactive Printed Editorial!
Listen: This is THE WORLD’S FIRST EVER INTERACTIVE PRINTED EDITORIAL TO BE PUBLISHED IN A MAGAZINE OR NEWSPAPER. EVER! You should be proud of yourself to be reading such a [&hell
The Art Of Sleep
As I walk to work every morning, I never cease to be amused by the people on Laugavegur. There are two kinds, really. First there are the people who clearly […]
Attacks On Alþingi Are Of No Concern To Alþingi
Last week the Speaker of Alþingi, Social Democrat Ásta Ragnheiður Jóhannesdóttir, was presented with the signatures of 705 people who demand that either the trumped up charges
I Was Wrong About the Final Not Being a Moral Conflict
At one point during the final I entertained fantasies of the Dutch team crashlanding in the Andes and having to eat each other to survive. I don’t think I’ve ever [&hel
Passion Play
The storyline of the final has taken an odd turn lately. It’s almost become a passion play. You have the dull Dutch up against the saintly Spaniards which is, frankly, [&hell
Are Spain Boring?
Spain have won every game in the knockout phase 1-0, scoring their single goal in the second half. Once they had the goal, they spent most of their time playing […]
A Proper Haberdashery
If you have been in Reykjavík for any significant amount of time, you may have taken notice at how (some of the) men’s style is a cut above. Yes, some […]
It Took a Great Effort Not to Use Mannschaft-related Puns
Spain 1 – 0 Germany Paul the Psychic Octopus was right. I suppose that’s what I get for doubting him. Soon, once he has gained full control of his immense […]
Sheep Ahoy!
So it turns out the old adage is true: there are more sheep than people in Iceland. Just check out the graph below. There are some interesting anomalies to note […]
Local Favourites and Secrets
While compiling our BEST OF REYKJAVÍK list, we consulted with a large group of people from all around town. Some of them were very detailed in their preferences, and some [&hellip
The Belle Of The Bar
The bar Ölstofan located on Vegamótastígur is a cosy, laid-back pub known for a fine array of local and imported brews. They have recently become the only bar in Reykjavík [&he
Civilisation?
I just returned from a little jaunt to London. It was my birthday and my brother, in his infinite generosity, bought me a return ticket to spend time with him […]
Semifinal Words
Holland 3 – 2 Uruguay It was nice to see the Dutch get up to their old tricks, though some simple positional changes is hardly the return of total football. […]
Your Style Salvation
If you’re still shopping-hungry after Laugavegur and you want a real taste of Reykjavík fashion, head to the wrong side of the tracks, the grisly underbelly of Reykjavík style,
Uruguay vs. Holland
I said I was going to talk about Germany, but the trouncing of Argentina was so thorough that I don’t really know what to say about it. Germany were really […]
Eat, Breathe, Live Your Art
It doesn’t take a scholar to recognise Reykjavík’s devotion to the arts. Even the briefest wander through the city’s streets and back allies will prove its appreciat
Loans And Moral Hazard
The practice of lending money to members of one’s own group for profit is generally condemned by the Bible (see, e.g., Deut. 23:20), and this has proven to be exceedingly [&helli
Review of First Two Quarterfinals
Brazil vs. Holland First of all, what a game. What a game! My heart was pounding from the moment Robinho scored the first goal until the final whistle. It wasn’t […]