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THE MODERN AMULET is a collection of USB keys. It is part one of two concepts for Kopenhagen Fur's competition; The Golden Fur Neadle. The project stems from Magnhild Disington's MA Deviated Evolution where she worked with the relationship between humans and their portable electronics, and the lack of emotional appeal they provide. With The Modern Amulet she tries to balance the emotional value between the information we carry and the objects we use to carry them.

I'm torn. On one hand I love the fur and skins. On the other I detest the idea of using animals - especially ones we don't eat, as a decorative element. More pics after the jump.

I ADORE this barn inspired home in the Flemish countryside. What a beautiful marriage between the old and new. See Thomas and Hill? This is what I'm talking about! Designed by Compagnie-O Architecten.

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Thom Browne, the designer best known for making expensive, narrowly tailored suits that have been both enormously influential and endlessly mocked, has sold the majority stake of his business to the Cross Company, the Japanese apparel company he began a relationship with in August. The deal, announced Thursday, lets Mr. Browne maintain creative control of his collection. It will also take some financial pressure off the designer, whose business had been the subject of numerous reports of troubles over the last year.

"It took a while for me to find somebody who understood what I really was about as a designer, and not just the suit but they lifestyle of the guy wearing the suit," Mr. Browne said. "A lot of people forget we are business people, too."
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I'm counting the hours before the premier of Syfy's new series ALICE loosely based on the Alice in Wonderland stories. To promote it, a massive campaign has bombarded NYC with rabbit projections, mens in suits with rabbit heads prompting curious onlookers to follow. Are you kidding me? I would so follow a group of white rabbits. I only wish the campaign existed in Los Angeles but I can live vicariously thru all the awesome coverage on Notcot.

Syfy's ALICE premiers Dec.6th 9/8C

My Future In A Lamp

Collapsing Volume.MGX from Studio Dror on Vimeo.

Remember Troy Garland, Evie's father from the late 80's sitcom called "Out of This World?" This collapsible lampshade looks just like the cube device he used to communicate with Evie. I wanted one so bad figuring I too could communicate with omnipotent beings from the planet Antareus.

Sadly it has no such powers but it is beautiful nonetheless. The lampshade uses rapid prototyping to create a lattice work cube.

The process works by sweeping a laser across a pan of powdered nylon; when the lasers hit the nylon, it fuses ("sinters"). The process repeats in layers, until the final product emerges. Thus, you can create interlocking shapes all at once--for example, a chain whose links are completely closed.

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Gaga's new song "Monster" sounds eerily like Madonna's "Erotica" remix. Hmm, just saying.

Omm Writer

I'm totally obsessed with this simplified word processing app called Omm Writer (Mac only). It's in beta but getting a download is easy. There are a number of minimalist-style word processing apps available but none as polished as Omm Writer. Everything from the monochromatic scheme to the soothing ethereal soundscapes makes it tower head and shoulders over the competition. 

The general idea is a UI that completely blocks out all external interruptions. Once you start writing, you're totally immersed. I have to write a lot - with 3 blogs under my belt and a book, Omm Writer is fast becoming my favorite free app.

In a nutshell, Omm Writer makes me want to write and that's saying a lot. Thank you to whomever the makers are.
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An Australian scientist believes that climate change is currently speeding up this creation of new species, through this very process of natural selection. He is referring to the Grolar Bear, a hybrid of both the Polar and Grizzly Bear first observed in the wild in 2006.

Dr. James Watson of The University of Queensland, is of the view that the changing habitat or both Grizzly and Polar Bear is favouring a new species of bear that no longer so specialised, but can survive in the two disparate environments of ice floes and forests.

"There's a lot of evidence now that with the climate changing, a lot of species will have range shifts which are changing in accordance with this," he said.

"We're seeing more and more evidence that different species are being forced together and are genetically quite similar and therefore it's not surprising that there's some inbreeding because of this."

Oceana Undies

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I'm obsessed with these boxer briefs from Wear Pact. 10% of the proceeds go to Oceana, the largest international organization for oceanic conservation. There are other designs in the collection too - each for a different charitable organization but I'm keen on this design. They're made of organic cotton and sustainably manufactured (rolls eyes).

I got me and Daniel a pair tho I have a feeling he'll fill his out a lot better. Just saying.

Pop-Up Office

Pop Up from abw on Vimeo.

How cool is this? It's a pop-up office for your business on the go. You're probably thinking "when am I ever gonna need this?" Well you don't. It's just cool mmm-kay? Their office is pretty sparse but you better believe mine would come with plants, lighting and maybe a hot underwear model.

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Gather 'round kids, I gots a story. Designer Cody Ross of Priestess NYC hit me up with a little intro about his womens/unisex clothing line and a couple pics from the latest collection. My first instinct was SPAM but something about his email seemed legit so I did some digging and the line is actually hot. I'm feeling those OshKosh B'Gosh style unisex jackets. You know I'd rock the hell out of those. The sleeveless denim pullover is also hot. I could totally see someone like Santogold workin' that piece.

For serious I just love how energetic and fun the line is. I know Cody's got talent and it lights a fire under my ass to hurry up and finish my men's collection. Hopefully I'll make it out to NYC soonish to his atelier. GOD I really love that first jacket. Let's envisage that jacket paired with Juun J. leggings and sheer shorts. HOT! Speaking of which, hit the jump to see what Cody looks like. Dude is drop dead gorgeous.

BOMBER is a word I picked up in Oregon. It refers to anything so on-point and hot.

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Unfamiliar with capsule hotels? They're pretty common in Japan. Worker bees (people, not actual bees) sometime work such late hours it's better to stay in the city overnight instead of making the long commute home. Capsule hotels provide refuge often consisting of a narrow box compartment, pillow and blanket. The pricier ones have TVs.

The 9h (nine hours) concept by Masaaki Hiromura and Takaaki Nakamura makes the whole idea chic - enough for everyone? I can imagine a group of friends renting out several compartments for a little overnight stay. This is far more luxurious than the norm and all those amenities like bottled water and towel service makes you almost forget you're sleeping in a closet... almost.
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A group at the Computer Vision Laboratory at Columbia University have designed and built a prototype digital camera that should demystify the devices. The BigShot digital camera kit, when it hits the market, will be a box of all the necessary parts for kids to be able to build their own simple, candy-colored digital camera.

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I'm loving this idea. I used to take shit apart when I was a kid and could easily put them back together. I often had no clue what a component was but could deduce what it did. A great way to learn, tho to the dismay of my parents. Note: not every tear down was a successful one.

Seriously, my two favorite male models shot by one amazeballs photographer. I would die, like go buh-nanas (sorry, bad Rachel Zoe impression) if either of them photograph in my clothes. It has nothing to do with their hotness.

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AJ reminds me of a Care Bear. Something about his eyes. They draw you in. No doubt why photographers seem to really hone in on his amazing eyes.

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Kerry is the total opposite. Photographers intentionally play up how fucking sexy he is. I like him because he reminds me of that guy in high school - you know the one. Super hot, popular but not arrogant and defends the gay kids. Just an all around nice guy and somehow those qualities radiate from his photos. More photos of each after the jump!

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