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January 31, 2008
Cock Climbing
I apologize for the title but I had to. See, a friend sent me this link and the title describes it to the tee. A wall full of illuminated condoms fully erect. Don't turn away tho, there's artistic merit here. It's just one of many pieces on display at the "Sex in Design/Design in Sex" exhibition. Everything from dildos, butt plugs, to very unique urinals. Where might one see this? At the Museum of Sex in New York City of course.
Thanks Jeff!
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Wet Benches Suck
Praise Jebus for a group of clever Korean designers whom came up with the Rolling Bench concept. The slats can roll via crank. Now you're bum will always be sitting dry. That and playing dirty tricks on napping homeless people.
via Yanko Design
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Radiator With A Twist
People with old school radiators aren't left with many options on how to hide it. You can cover it but that defeats its purpose since it can't radiate. The Marco Dess Wall Radiator can easily replace those old furnaces with a more modern unit. What's more, each ceramic plate can rotate to personalize a look. Turning the first plate also turns the unit on/off.
via Trendir
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Planet Nibiru
A reptilian race from the planet Nibiru came to Earth in search of minerals? They carried out hybridization experiments which almost all life here descend from? Sounds crazy but throughout history, ancient cultures pass on similar stories. Cultures that had no contact with each other yet has similar lores.
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MacBook Air Cousins
You know how the Care Bears had cousins? Well DViCE went there and created some cousins for Apple's MacBook Air. Behold the MacBook Elements!
How is this remotely related to Care Bears? Barely, I just wanted mention Care Bears today after reading about something terrible. We need more caring and compassion in this world.
via DViCE
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January 29, 2008
Pollen Robots Are Secretly Plotting
Japanese scientists created these spherical robots to measure pollen content as an advance warning system for allergy sufferers. Their eye color changes to reflect what kind of pollen is in the air.
What the scientists don't tell you is these pollen bots are secretly plotting a worldwide takeover by giving us false information. I'm telling you, with all those cables hanging around, and the glowing eyes, this is just a precursor to the borg. Until that rueful day, check out their real-time pollen map.
via Pink Tentacle
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January 28, 2008
There's Nothing You Can Do About It
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Guitar Hero Super Hacks
The phenomenon known as Guitar Hero allows everyday folk to feel like rock stars in their own living rooms. A homebrew band known as the Guitar Zeros have taken that concept one step further, by rocking out on stage playing original music, all with instruments from the Guitar Hero video game. By writing software that allows them to create thousands of sounds with the Guitar Hero instruments, the Guitar Zeros have proven that they're anything but.
via Current
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January 27, 2008
Spotify is Awesome
Spotify's goal is to create one of the worlds largest collections of music streaming on demand, all free and available anytime from anywhere.
I got my invitation to try the Beta a few days ago (thanks Bjorn) and I totally love it. Not every category or song I've searched for is on there yet but there's already a ton of stuff and it works great.
All their files are carefully ordered and tagged with metadata that makes it easy to look up any particular song. If you're looking for a title from a certain year simply include the year with the artist in your search, you could even ad an array of things making your search real specific.
The application is like I said still Beta and I'm sure there are several features to be added in the near future.
Check out their site for more information, if you ask them real nicely perhaps they shoot you an invite : )
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David Beckham Needs Puma Speed Legs
Found this amazing 2008 'Until Then' ad on the Puma Blog. If soccer (football) were played like this, I'd bet more Americans would be into it. Where can I get me a set of Puma Speed Legs?
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January 25, 2008
Man Creates Artifical Life
See that man there? Dr. Craig Venter has successfully created the first man-made DNA strand thus taking him only one step away from creating artificial life. Pundits will say scientists are trying to play God but the opposite camp would argue our new understanding of organic molecular architecture can open up doors to new fields of medicine.
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Solar Water Distiller
This floating Hershy's Kiss is actually a solar distiller. It can create between 1-4 pints of clean drinking water out of the sea per day. That's not really enough for one person but hey, it's solar powered. That's a lot better than what 99.9% of us are using. However the $200 is a bit exorbitant.
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Angora Trophy Head
I personally find the idea of a mounted animal head disturbing, real or fake. But I really like Rachel Denny's angora trophy heads. No real animals were harmed in the process. Get one for $500.
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You Indecisive Monkey
Having a heard time making simple decisions? Then you need the Instant Feeling flower. Like a much more tactile Magic-8 ball, you ask a question and proceed to tear off the petals one by one. Last one standing is your decision. Just be careful tho. Each petal bursts into flames as a reminder of a decision's permanence.
via Yanko Design
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Fly Spy
A tiny microbotic fly built by researchers at Harvard University is currently on display at New York's Museum of Modern Art. The life-sized 'Flybot' reportedly has a wingspan of 1.2 inches and weighs a mere 0.002 ounces. What's more sinister is the project is funded by the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency, who hopes to gain access to micro-miniature surveillance technologies.
I will never trust another fly again.
via Slashdot
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Visual Grenade
The Remington Eye Ball is a wireless ball equipped with 360ยบ cameras. Roll it where surveillance is required. Reminds me of Aeon Flux. It's real and being tested with police departments around the country. And no you can not buy one.
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2G1C
Two girls, one cup t-shirt. 'Nough said. Not for sale but I bet there's demand. Made by the Supreme Commander.
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Slap Some Shades On
Remember those slap-on bracelets from the 80's? How about the same premise but in the form of sunglasses? You can pick up a pair of Slap Shades from Durkl. Just $6 a pop.
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January 24, 2008
Paris '08 F/W - Raf Simons
Mummy'tastic!
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Paris '08 F/W - Yohji Yamamoto
Military softness.
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Paris '08 F/W - Miharayasuhiro
Modern stargazer likes creature comforts.
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Paris '08 F/W -Dries Van Noten
Pajamas so chic.
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Harvey Nichols Fashion Statement
Make a fashion statement big enough to knock people over. Oh Harvey Nichols, not my favorite ad of yours but clever indeed.
More after the jump.
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Aerial Stick Cams
Taking photos is fun but aren't you getting tired of the same old angles grounded by gravity. With the Flying Stick Camera, aerial shots are easier than ever. Using kinetic energy created by rolling it between your palms, the camera snaps pictures at set intervals. Sure you won't know what kind of shots were taken until it comes down but that's just half the fun. That and jumping around like an idiot.
Whole lot more at Yanko Design
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Icy Hell, No He Didn't!
The Bush administration failed to meet deadlines to place polar bears under environmental protection. BUT they did have time to approve a new bill that would allow oil drilling in polar bear habitats. Coincidence?
This man and his administration are maddening! Help by writing to your state representative. All you have to do is fill out a form and hit send.
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January 23, 2008
Amazing Pencil Sculpture
I love Jennifer Maestre's pencil sculptures. This one in particular called "Basilisk" is uber cute.
via Neatorama
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Milan '08 F/W - Dior Homme
Le Stat spent an evening with MC Hammer.
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Mindfuck Riot
Police in Europe are wearing crazy masks to play mindfuck games with rioters. Works?
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Lesson Learned, Innocence is Temporary
The video to Little Minx's "Come Wander With Me" really hit home. It starts off slow but this music video is more short film than your normal MTV fare. The ending really had me thinking, at what point did I go from being a kid to an adult?
via Fresh Creation
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January 22, 2008
Touch The Invisible Sky
NASA has this incredible book called "Touch The Invisible Sky" written in braille; photo braille that is.
Every photo has brail embedded into the image. It would be amazing to feel what the universe. Unfortunately it doesn't look like the book is for sale. You'd have to go to your local library to see it. I personally would love to add it to my collection.
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My Eggs Wear Pants
Egg Pants have three stubby "legs" which will keep your breakfast eggs standing tall. They're white on the outside and yellow on the inside, just like the eggs they hold. Pick up a set of 2 for $20.
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Humanizing ASIMO
Our children's future, possibly.
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January 18, 2008
Want A Fox Tail?
It's real. I saw it. Here's a picture. No, I didn't try it but I would imagine it does work. Fox tail butt plug FTW!
Happy Friday!
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Alanis Goes Underneath
Please let this be a sign that 2008 will see some great music. I'm so happy Alanis is back. "Underneath was produced by Guy Sigsworth, the man responsible for Frou Frou aka Imogen Heap. Lyrics after the jump. Ooh I wonder if she's talking about her ex Ryan Reynolds.
Look at us in this kitchen
Look at us rallying all our defenses
Look at us waging war in our bedroom
Look at us jumping ship in our dialogues
There is no difference
In what we're doing in here
That doesn't show up as big as it does out there
So why spend all our time undressing our bandages
When we've the ultimate key to the cause
right here all underneath.
Look at us form our cliques in our sandbox
Look at us being cruel kids with both our hearts blocked
Look at us turn away from all the rough spots
Look at dictatorship on my own block
There is no difference
In what we're doing in here
That doesn't show up as big as it does out there
So why spend all our time undressing our bandages
When we've the ultimate key to the cause
right here all underneath.
How I've spun my wheels
With carts before my horse
And shine on the outside springs from gloom
Spotlight on these seeds of simpler reasons
And score bourne into corn, stretching my limit
There is no difference
In what we're doing in here
That doesn't show up as big as it does out there
So why spend all our time undressing our bandages
When we've the ultimate key to the cause
right here all underneath.
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Flashback, Tribute To Sony Robots
About 5 years ago Sony had every intention of putting one of it's robots in every home but sometime after 2006, plans changed and by 2007 the company killed off both QRIO and Aibo. This is one of the first commercials for QRIO.
UPDATE: The song is called "Love to Love You" by Dreamlab.
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Paula Abdul's "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"
Here's the full complete version of Paula Abdul's new song "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow". OMG somebody call Arsenio Hall and put that biotch back on the air. I'm feeling a total 90's nostalgia moment here. I love me some Paula Abdul.
UPDATE: The big label came a-knockin' and forced me to cut the song down to a 30 sec. preview. Sorry.
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January 16, 2008
Battle On The High Seas
Did you know there's a war off the coast of Antarctica? Between Japan's whaling fleet and environmentalists. There's been a worldwide whaling ban since 1986 but Japan hunts 1000 whales annually in the name of science which skirts the treaty.
The latest show down involves environmentalists chasing down the whaling ships and boarding them. Japan has declared it an act if piracy while the environmentalists claim they're being held hostage. Australia is doing its best to mediate but with the whaling ban ending in a few years, it seems no immediate resolution is in sight.
So what do you think? Japan views whaling as a cultural right while the rest of the world sees it as a conservation issue.
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January 15, 2008
MacBook Air, Breathe It
Apple's latest darling, MacBook Air; tear dropped shaped, 0.7 inches at its thickest, 13.3" LED screen, totally wireless, multi-touch trackpad, 3 lbs, wafer thin made of aerospace aluminum. $1,799. Hit the jump for live pictures thanks to Gizmodo.
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January 14, 2008
Cute Overload, Dog Says I Love You
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MacBook Air is Actually Ultra Thin
Alright here's my prediction. The latest MacBook is so thin, it's newspaper thin. Papercuts; careful now.
Okay actually it's just a clever ad by the Advertising School in New York but clever nonetheless.
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Elastic House Is Shaky
The elastic houses are made for those who like instability and precarious, who like to be awakened by the sound of the rain, those who like to sleep under the overturned boats. They will be recalled at any time to the realities of gravity, rocked by wind and earthquakes. The elastic houses therefore ask its inhabitants a strong sense of balance and a real taste for the experimental.
Designer Etienne Meneau is a little nutty. It's just one of his sculptures. . . for now.
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Milan '08 F/W - Alexander McQueen
What I wear when traveling to the South Asia.
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Milan '08 F/W - Neil Barrett
The punks go skiing. Thermals and parkas unite!
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Milan '08 F/W - Burberry Prorsum
How Autumn should be, Fall and whimsical.
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Fisker Karma Live
One of the cars I'm most interested in is the Fisker Karma, officially making an appearance at NAIAS. The hybrid sports sedan is the first of it's kind utilizing lithium ion batteries combined with a 4-banger. That may sound kinda weak on paper but it goes 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. That's nothing to laugh at. The Karma can roll 50 miles on pure silent electric power before the gas engine kicks in to recharge. Like the Prius, the transition is seamless. For faster speeds (up to 125mph), both the electric and gas work in tandem. All are supplemented by the solar cells integrated into the roof.
Outside the engine bay is an very unique design that looks more concept than production. Henry Fisker went all out on this one. You can take delivery in 2009. How much? Just $80,000. That's a lot less than I expected for a luxury maker like Fisker, especially for a hybrid. I'd be much more impressed if I saw one of these rolling down the streets instead of the usual Maseratis or Ferraris in Beverly Hills.
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January 13, 2008
Upper Half I Likes
I really like the silhouette waist up. For a casual dressy look, the layering of textures and colors are perfect. The jacket is fitted exactly how a modern youthful jacket should be. As for the waist down? Meh, I'm not crazy about the cut.
Hail Satorialist
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Goldfrapp A&E, Audio Serenity
Don't sleep on this song or Goldfrapp's upcoming album Seventh Tree. The video is mesmerizing. Yes, sonically different from her previous two albums, but there's a distant connection to her first album Felt Mountain. Electronics still abound but the heavy synth sound with computerized vocals are gone. It's just Alison's pure voice backed by some amazing music. In case you didn't know this woman can SANG. I can't wait til' February 23rd when Seventh Tree goes retail.
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Robyn - Be Mine Ocelot Remix
Stupendous remix video of a great song. Ocelot is AWESOME. Watch the entire video. Trust me it's worth it.
Thanks iheartcomix
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El Orphanato
Guillermo del Toro's "El Orphanato" (The Orphanage) is one of the finest modern ghost stories I've seen. Without spoiling the movie, he manages to craft a suspense thriller without the use of big special effects. It's all in the camera work, music, and timing which is why he's a brilliant producer/director. El Orphanato is definitely this year's Pans Labyrinth. It's in limited release but if you have the chance, please go see it.
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January 11, 2008
New Balance Kicks
I'm kinda over the whole slim cat-like profile in Pumas and have moved on to chunkier sneakers like these New Balance. Polka dots, gold, and velvety eggplant. DAMN, it's Japanese. That means some store here in America will probably import them with a BIG markup. Capitalists!
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Signed In Blood
Artist, designer, crazed de facto Bob Partington writes with his own blood. This blood pen sorta works like a tattoo needle except you can clearly see, that is no ordinary ink. The silvered quill feather is a nice touch. Real chic Bob. If you're not squeamish, hit the jump for video.
via Core77
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Music Flashback 2006
According to my playlist stats, "Starlight" by Muse was my most played song of 2006 ringing in at a staggering 438 plays. That means I played the song at least once everyday and then some. Since then, I've been a huge Muse fan.
UPDATE: I've received a lot of emails from people wanting to know what my 2nd and 3rd most played songs where. So here are my top 5 most played songs of 2006.
Muse - Starlight (438 plays)
Sigur Ros - Glosoli (414 plays)
Madonna - Get Together (397 plays) tied
Keane - Is It Any Wonder? (397 plays) tied
Basement Jaxx - Take Me Back to Your House (152 plays)
Goldfrapp - Fly Me Away (151 plays) tied
Kaskade - 4 AM (151 plays) tied
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January 10, 2008
Smarter Clothing Labels
RFID is the name of the game and pretty soon we'll see it reach mainstream in some very unexpected applications. One in particular is the ClothTAG. Meant to replace current garment care labels, the ClothTAG uses RFID technology to tell your washer and dryer what settings to use. Of course, that requires you to have RFID enabled appliances. If you don't, no worries. The RFID circuitry cleverly mimics icons found in current garment care labels so you'll still know how best to wash your undies the old fashioned way.
via Yanko Design
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Shaken, Not Stirred
The Bello PMP concept by designer Ryan Han looks to be just another touchscreen doodad currently flooding the market but upon closer inspection, it does a lot more.
First off the simplicity in the design is quite gorgeous in an understated way. The entire surface is a touchscreen framed in a glass bezel. Finger swipes and flicks ala iPod Touch navigate across menus but the Bello ups the ante by integrating hand gestures for deeper controls.
For example when you shake the Bello, all you personal files change into little icons that can be stacked and organized. It beats having to drill down thru 2-3 steps of menus. Perhaps the coolest feature is what I call "teapotting." Simply gesture as if you're pouring tea over another Bello to initiate a file transfer. Bravo!
via Yanko Design
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January 9, 2008
Kill The Pig If You Want The Monies
Designer Derrick Wang finds it amusing we smash open pig shaped money bins. Although the etymology is up for debate (something about middle English), we've all grown accustomed to it. Derrick's version of the piggy bank reminds you you're not only hurting your bank account, but also this poor pig whom spills his guts when you smash him. Hit the jump if you wanna see the aftermath. SICK!
via Yanko Design
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Parkinsons Linked To Pollution
After years of debate, some scientists are finally agreeing there's a link between parkinsons and pollutants, particularly TCE which is found in many cleaning solvents. To a lesser extent, there's also a connection to pesticides. Both pollutants destroy mitochondria which has been identified as the precursor to degenerative diseases.
The research is based on a 25 year study on workers who had contact with TCE now mostly only found in industrial areas.
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January 8, 2008
Fujitsu Laptops Might Be Plushy
At least in concept they will be. Fujitsu unveiled a trio of concepts at CES. The plush laptop caught my eye because it's brilliant. I find myself falling asleep with my laptop all the time. Would be nice if I could just nuzzle it like a mini-pillow. Of course, Fujitsu didn't explain how they would make such a product but then again that's why they call it a concept.
Reminds me of the Soft Little TV from Sony. Could they be on to something? Maybe future electronics will be all about soft pliable materials instead of the super thin hard surfaces we see emerging today.
More pics after the jump.
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Janet Gets Her Feedback From Mario Galaxy
Hold on to your seat. There's a lot of hair whippin' action in this one.
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Chair Designed For F-CKING
Hey sexual deviants. Have you exhausted the book of Kama Sutra? Are you looking for something new to satisfy both you and your libido? Then you might be interested in the TantraChair. It hails from the land of kangaroos and koalas and guaranteed to take sex to the next level. Don't believe me? Check out the myriad of Kama Sutra inspired positions after the jump. NSFW
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OMG Roisin Murphy + Gucci = Bliss
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Never Too Late, 2007 Music Must Haves
I want to reiterate some great music that came out during the double-o-seven. If you only buy four albums from last year, these are the four I recommend.
Bjork - Volta
OneRepublic - Dreaming Out Loud
Roisin Murphy - Overpowered
Bat For Lashes - Fur and Gold
I've compiled what I think are the best tracks from each album here for your listening pleasure. Minds open and ears perked ok?
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iPod Projector
The big CES electronics show in Vegas is very alluring but I sat this one out because frankly, I'm still recovering from last year's event. Too much walking and people on their Blackberries trying to sound important. I digress.
One newbie electronic I'm particularly interested in is the OptiMax-i iPod dock/projector. It's not the brightest projector at just 14 lumens nor is it the biggest outputting below VGA resolution. But it's a portable way to show movies stored on that iPod of yours. Think of it as grandma's slideshow circa 2008. You should be able to pick one up this spring for $299.
via Gizmodo
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You're Way Too Needy
Needies are interactive plush dolls inspired by codependent, high-maintenance relationships. Totally attention-starved, they compete with each other for human affection -- or "getting touch," as they like to say.
When you give Needies touch (by hugging and squeezing them), they will return your kindness with songs and shameless flattery. If one Needie is getting more "touch" while others are neglected, the unloved Needies will conspire to take its place. I'm SERIOUS.
Great, yet another thing in my life that wants it all. Seen it on the Presurfer.
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January 7, 2008
Begging To Be In A Daft Punk Video
The Kamioka Observatory in Japan is perhaps one of the most stunning pieces of architecture designed for scientific research. Located 1,000 meters underground, a cylindrical tube houses 50,000 tons of ultra-purified water. The walls are completely sheathed in photomultiplier tubes able to detect neutrinos, proton decay and cosmic rays.
Not open to the public but I can only imagine. Seen it at New Launches. More pictures after the jump.
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Pork Knox
Safe in the knowledge that my laundry money is guarded in a metal piggy bin, complete with a combination lock snout. Pork Knox baby!
via Notcot
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A Growling Place
One girl's amazing adventure begins in her bedroom, on the night that the wind blows her bear away. In vivid dreamscapes, little Aril follows after her bear with the help of a sparrow, through the air and over land and water, until she finds herself in "a growling place," in the company of bears!
I know it's a children's book but you've got to read it. I swear it's more visceral and surreal than even the most complex art films. There's something sublime about innocence when it's laid out to bare. It reignites old imagination flames you thought were put out long ago.
via Notcot
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Bush Admin Removes Enviro Protection, Approves Logging
It's sad but true. The Bush Administration is busy working back door deals to remove environmental protection laws over Oregon's Old Growth Forest to the tune of a 700% increase in logging if passed. The forests are OLD and some trees are ANCIENT. They've been there long before humans even settled in Oregon. They not only add to the natural majestic beauty of Oregon but provide shelter for many animals and natural flood protection.
It's disappointing to know all that money could be spent on educating the public about recycling and building new sustainable facilities to support new industries but I guess with the Bush Administration, stuffing coffers is more important.
Take action now and watch this video.
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Supra Skytop is Camotastic!
Plankton used to be obsessed with all things camo so I'm sure the new Golden Supra Skytops are right up his alley. If you like it, you'll have to act quick because only select stores will get them. If you happen to live in Los Angeles, check out the new Factory 413 store. They got all the hot sneakers.
via High Snobiety
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It's Not Nice To Steal Alligators
A brood of rare albino alligators were stolen from a zoo in Brazil over the weekend. There were no signs of break-ins so officials think it may be an inside job. Each one of the baby alligators could fetch upwards of $10k on the black market.
Albino alligators are extremely rare because most die in the wild since they lose their camo. Unfortunately it seems this brood isn't going to do well in captivity either. They could end up as exotic pets or the skin of some hot shoe or purse.
Return them now!
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Heat Sink Mug
If you've ever been scalded by a hot mug then you know exactly how painful it is. The Radiator Mug uses the same fin shape you find in large computer heat sinks to accomplish the same task; dissipate the heat before it reaches your hands. Just by coincindence the fins also provide nice traction to grip. Only $25.
via Core77
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January 4, 2008
Kid Explains How To Combat Global Warming
The title says it all. I have no idea where this came from. Some reader just emailed it to me and I think it's brilliant. If you know where it's from, please let me know so I can give due credit.
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Earthlings
Speciesism - Prejudice favoring the interests of one species over another, often exerting power over those who lack it.
Watch this documentary called Earthlings narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. Eye opening really.
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I'm Back In The Closet
Because... I want the Invisilight by designers Gunmund Rebnord, Hands Christian Berge, and Ingrid Clausen. It's a closet rail with embedded lights. Isn't it's purpose obvious? Not only does it illuminate but it also looks pretty snazzy. As any good interior designer will tell you it's all about lighting. Hell, this looks so good I may even leave my closet doors open. Anybody care to step inside and join me? :)
via Yanko Design
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January 3, 2008
Playing With Sperm
OMG, I've been wanting to use that title since day one of this blog. Hell I even wanted it as a tagline but alas, it didn't fit.
Thank my lucky stars some mad typographist by the name of Oded Ezer made it possible. What you see here is his project called Typosperma. The idea is to combine sperm and type into a biological design. Weird but if I can get them to spell out my name then I'm all for it.
via Notcot
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Big Ass Cat Paw
Who doesn't want one?!?! It's so brilliant, I wish I would have thought of it first. It's pretty realistic (for a cartoon cat), even right down to the pink paw pads. Unfortunately no claws tho. Sorry frat boys. I know what you were thinking.
No idea where to buy one but I saw it at TFTS. Hit the jump for another pic.
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Keep One's Nose To The Grindstone
The ultra minimalistic Freedom Mobile Phone by designer Vadim Kibardin is gorgeous by any standard but it's just a concept for now. Specifically designed for chronic travelers who need to stay in touch, instead of paying outrageous roaming charges you just buy one of these. They come charged with 200 minutes which you can recharge at any time. Each one also has it's own number that works internationally. No SIM card or mobile contracts needed. Sound idea but what about this design?
I'm all for minimalist designs but this is one that's a little too far in. First off there's no screen so how am I supposed to know if I've dialed the correct number? Second, the ultra thin form factor is just begging for chronic hand pains. Fix those two problems and BRING IT ON!
via Yanko Design
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Check Your Back
This resplendently brilliant photo published in Britain's Daily Mail immediately caught my eye as I skimmed this morning's news feeds. Marine biologist Trey Snow hopped on his kayak hoping to catch a glimpse of the illusive great white shark but to his surprise, a HUGE great white was stalking him.
Fortunately the shark figured out Troy's seal like silhouette was not food and the hunt quickly changed into playful curiosity. A reminder although sharks are feared, most never attack humans. They have more to fear from us.
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Better Clothed And Fed Than Me
For the dog that has everything, why not some ruff diamonds? Vivienne Westwood is teaming up with jewelry designers to create a line of jewel encrusted collars to present at the upcoming Pet a Porter show. I'm not kidding.
The collar/jacket combo above is covered in diamonds and sapphires. If you want one, it'll cost you a small fortune which is precisely why all 35 tickets to the show are going to celebs who have cash to burn.
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January 2, 2008
Adopt Me A Misio
I'm interested in this new project called Misio which asks you to adopt a crochet doll complete with his/her own name and bio. The idea is you as the parent document Misio's travels akin to the whole travel gnome thing and post it to the Misio website. The community of Misio parents, whom are from all around the world, can see where all the Misios have been.
It costs $60 to adopt and there are only a handful left. Will someone adopt one for me? I'd love to have a Misio to take on adventures.
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I-90 Prada Store
Somewhere off the I-90 near the small town of Valentine, Texas is a Prada store. It was built by two German artists and stocks real Prada merchandise tho not a single pair of shoes have ever been purchased. Hit the jump for more pictures.
via Luxury Launches
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Miko Gets A New Bowl
My dog Miko is spoiled. Ask any of my friends and they'll tell you. I don't care tho. I'm going to take it to the next level and get him this beautiful bowl called Coco's China. I mean white porcelain on a walnut base? That is gorgeous and for $99 it better be.
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Mazda Furai is a Thing of Beauty
Out of all the big auto manufacturers, I am most impressed with what Mazda has done with it's wind inspired concept vehicles. The latest is the Furai which won't officially be unveiled til' the Detroit Auto Show but I like early surprises.
Like it's brothers the Taiki, Hakaze, Ryuga, and Nagare; the Furai has a wind carved body but injects a HUGE load of performance with a 450 horsepower rotary engine. You'd be amiss to think it's just another gas guzzler because this beauty runs on pure E100 ethanol - clean burning and Earth friendly.
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Where The Wild Things Are 2nd Image
Here's a new image from Spike Jonze's "Where The Wild Things Are". I first wrote about it many moons ago and it seems I'm not the only one super excited about this remake.
Alas October 2008 seems so far away.
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iPhone App iLyric Player Is Karaoke'tastic
My friends and I are Karaoke junkies. At almost every get together the preprogrammed mics filled with thousands of songs come out and with enough booze in our systems; we get to sangin'. This brilliant iPhone application called iLyric Player streams lyrics in sync with the song playing. It even lets you rearrange the timing for group sing-a-longs.
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