Author Archives: tikichris

About tikichris

Chris Osburn is the founder, administrator and editor of tikichris. In addition to blogging, he works as a freelance journalist, photographer, consultant and curator.

London Daily Photo: Merry Xmas to You

Posted on 2010-12-25 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: That’d be Nice

Posted on 2010-12-24 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Portobello

Posted on 2010-12-23 by tikichris
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Christmas Prizes from 56 Sage Street

Posted on 2010-12-22 by tikichris

As I mentioned back in October when Barclays launched 56 Sage Street, this free online game is a fun and has some sharp graphics. Now with Christmas upon us, the game is also an excellent opportunity to win some killer … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Whitecross Christmas

Posted on 2010-12-22 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Force One Xmas

Posted on 2010-12-21 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Xmas Memory

Posted on 2010-12-20 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Banana Xmas

Posted on 2010-12-19 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Humbug Squad

Posted on 2010-12-18 by tikichris
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New Pub Review: The Draft House, Tower Bridge (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-12-17 by tikichris

New Pub Review: The Draft House, Tower Bridge Londonist, December 17, 2010 at 15:45 pm Those seeking to enjoy an impressive and thoughtfully chosen range of quality beer (draft, cask and bottle) will find the latest of three Draft House pubs … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Santa

Posted on 2010-12-17 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Santa

Posted on 2010-12-16 by tikichris
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Christmas Cheer Versus Airport Stress (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-12-15 by tikichris

Christmas Cheer Versus Airport Stress Qype does London, December 15th 2010 Here we go. Inclement weather looming with thousands of idiots cramming into airports in search of Christmas cheer, to honour Yuletide obligations or maybe just escape the winter gloom: tis … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Mound

Posted on 2010-12-15 by tikichris
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Intoxicating Paris (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-12-14 by tikichris

Intoxicating Paris Qype does London, December 14th 2010 Just back from a relaxing weekend visiting an old friend in Paris where the cocktails were perfect, the shopping visually deranged and the Eurostar shuffle was as easy peasy as it gets. … Continue reading →

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Play a Quiz and Win a Radisson Blu Weekend for Two and More

Posted on 2010-12-14 by tikichris

Radisson Blu hotels is running a pretty cool competition at the moment with a chance to win a bunch of great prizes including weekends for two at one of the following Radisson hotels: Milan, Madrid, Berlin, Helsinki or Hamburg. How … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Membership Fund

Posted on 2010-12-14 by tikichris

The Cooperative Membership Fund is looking for groups of people carrying out positive work in their communities. The fund is a grant scheme helping local communities throughout the UK. Thousands of clubs, community groups and local charities have benefited through the … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chills & Thrills

Posted on 2010-12-14 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Book of Iced Biscuits

Posted on 2010-12-13 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: 12

Posted on 2010-12-12 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Taming the Beast

Posted on 2010-12-11 by tikichris
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As Language Evolves at the British Library, I Blather on

Posted on 2010-12-10 by tikichris

As the British Library plays host to the first ever exhibition to explore the English language from Anglo-Saxon runes and regional dialects to modern day rap and texting, I’m thinking about how my own use of language has changed through … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with what to cook tonight? (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2010-12-10 by tikichris

Wrestling with what to cook tonight? Locally Sourced, 10 December 2010 There’s plenty of incentive for folks to donate to the worthy cause of Tammy’s passion for cooking. First off (and undoubtedly of utmost importance), should the book make it to … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Pret

Posted on 2010-12-10 by tikichris
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Canon EF Lens Range – Change your Lens, Change your Story

Posted on 2010-12-09 by tikichris

Change your Lens, Change your Story Okay. First things first. I’m a Nikon guy. Have been for a few years. No real reason other than that’s what I started playing around with and thus that’s what I’ve stuck with. I’ve … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Deck the Railing

Posted on 2010-12-09 by tikichris
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New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-12-08 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen Londonist, December 8, 2010 at 13:02 pm During our Tuesday evening visit, the scene was laid back with what looked to be a few chummy colleague dinners and business dealings taking place. Service … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Castles Burning

Posted on 2010-12-08 by tikichris
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The Twelve Drinks of Christmas at the Waldorf Hilton (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-12-07 by tikichris

The Twelve Drinks of Christmas at the Waldorf Hilton Londonist, December 7, 2010 at 16:30 pm What would a liquid Partridge in a Pear Tree taste like and how tipsy would it make you? If this is the sort of alcho-pondering that … Continue reading →

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l’atelier des chefs hands-on cookery classes (lastminute.com blog)

Posted on 2010-12-07 by tikichris

l’atelier des chefs hands-on cookery classes lastminute.com blog, december 7, 2010 – 12:00 pm Whether creating intricate sushi maki rolls or a decadently gooey chocolate brownie – Wigmore Street’s L’atelier des Chefs offers a brilliant opportunity to learn a variety of skills … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Skate and Merry-Go-Round

Posted on 2010-12-07 by tikichris
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Tis the Season for Mingling – Make the Most of it! (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-12-06 by tikichris

Tis the Season for Mingling – Make the Most of it! Qype does London, December 6th 2010 Londoners, it’s that time of year again: parties, Christmas dinners, obligatory end of year outings with co-workers and bosses. For all the fun, … Continue reading →

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Exhibition Review: The Unseen Dali: Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures at Modern Masters Gallery (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-12-06 by tikichris

Exhibition Review: The Unseen Dali: Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures at Modern Masters Gallery Londonist, December 6, 2010 at 16:31 pm An opportunity for close scrutiny of how an art world legend went about creating, The Unseen Dali: Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures runs until … Continue reading →

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Stuff that Impressed me in 2010

Posted on 2010-12-06 by tikichris

Holy shit, 2010 was a rocky road. But if I may wax poetic for a minute, it’s been my experience that the bumpier rides often lead to the more interesting destinations. I’m not sure quite how snug such a metaphor … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Angel’s Wing

Posted on 2010-12-06 by tikichris
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