STRIPPER - FAILED!!!

omg! LOL

“…And I Want Two Slow Dances With John McCain’s Wife.”

The Boombox Project

Photographer Lyle Owerko’s “Boombox Project” (gallery link).

Science Is Cool!

Check out this hilarious clip explaining for everyone out there who failed chemistry, precisely why noble gases do not bond, and certain elements have explosive reactions:

How the Electoral College Sucks - I'll break it down!

As American presidential elections are coming up, ponder this:

• A vote for president in Maine is worth more than two votes for president in California.

• A vote for president in North Dakota is worth more than three votes for president in California.

I made this lovely graphic to show the value of a presidential vote in each state, compared to California. For example, Louisiana is labeled +39%. That means voting for president in Louisiana has 39% more value than voting for president in California - five votes from Louisiana equals almost seven votes from California. I decided to use California as a basis of comparison because I live here and because we rock.

Why is this happening?
Because the Electoral College sucks.

For those of you who are new to this or who didn’t pay attention in highschool. . . the Electoral College is how we vote a president into office: you cast your vote, and whoever gets the majority of your state’s votes wins all of the state’s “Electoral Votes.” Whoever wins all of those becomes president. Usually.

Here’s the catch: Because of something known as the “Connecticut Compromise” or “Great Compromise,” the number of electoral votes each state has does not accurately reflect their population size. This was originally a way to prevent the interests of smaller states from being trampled on by bigger states.

In simple terms: Alaska (with an estimated 2007 population of 683,478) has 3 electoral votes. California (with an estimated 2007 population of 36,553,215) has 55 electoral votes.

• For every 227,826 people in Alaska, there is one electoral vote.

• For every 664,603 people in California, there is one electoral vote.

A presidential vote in Alaska has 192% more value than a vote from California.
Which sucks.

Some Highlights:
• Presidential votes in some states carry over twice the value of a vote from California: Alaska (+192% more value), Delaware (+131%), Hawaii (+107%), Maine (+102%), Montana (+108%), New Hampshire (+102%), Rhode Island (+151%), South Dakota (+150%),

• Presidential votes in some states carry over three times the value of a vote from California: North Dakota (+212% more value), Vermont (+221%), and Wyoming (+281%)

• Only two states have presidential votes of less value than California: Texas (-6% less value), Utah (-13% less value).

For some reason i lost it when i saw the 'stache. LMAO.

Git Your Sarah Palin MILF Tee Today!

Fancy yourself a little Sarah Palin? Think she’s winking at you through the TV? You betcha she is.

With the Sarah Palin Shepard Fairey-style MILF tee, you can show the world what you think of The Barracuda.

Kazoo + Ukulele + Baby Piano + Greasy Bowl Cut

LOL

Native Lands

The activities of Native Americans rarely make the news, since most of us don’t think about them very often. Most people I know think of them as a dead society, or as a sad, romantic story from the past. read the rest here

Hood Snack Classics

True corner store connoisseurs know where Lemonheads stand in the Hoodsnacks™ hall of fame. On my all-time list they rank somewhere between “Now Laters” and licorice. Developed in 1962 from the same formula that brought us Red Hots, Lemonheads have become one of the most successful candies of its time.

Air Jordan Countdown Pack III | XX

The latest Air Jordan Countdown Pack has dropped this past Saturday. Featured within the pack was the fan-favorite black/cement III and an all-black version of the Air Jordan XX. Although most places dropped on Saturday, Seattle’s Rock Paper Scissors is releasing theirs at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 21st.

Gabriel Urist for Barack Obama Pendant

Earning many celebrity endorsements both big and small, Barack Obama is well on his way towards the upcoming US Presidential Elections next month. As a vouch of support, jeweler Gabriel Urist created a special pendant based on Barack Obama’s campaign logo.

Claw Money Aviator Sunglasses

Graffiti writer Claw Money puts her talents to work on a new series of aviator sunglasses. Offering a new inspiration on the popular aviator form, Claw Money creates a more angular shape to the glasses with three different lens colors available. Among the list of stockists is colette.

KAWS Exhibition at the Gering & López Gallery

Early next month KAWS’ latest gallery show will take place in New York following a successful “Saturated” exhibition in Miami. A preview into the show features one of the exhibition’s showcases, Peril, a 68 x 86 inch acrylic on canvas. The exhibition at the Gering & López Gallery opens up on November 6th with an opening reception free to the public from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The show will conclude on December 23rd.

KAWS Exhibition at the Gering & López Gallery
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
730 Fifth Avenue
Between 56th and 57th Streets
New York, NY 10019
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New Eminem - I'm having a relapse

Kanye West - 808’s & Heartbreak Promos

On November 25th, 2008, Kanye West will be releasing his new album, 808’s & Heartbreak. According to some rumors as well as the already released songs from the album (Love Lockdown and Heartless), this album will consist of more singing rather than rapping . Now, thanks to The Clones, we get a preview of some promo shots done for the album by photographer Willy Vanderperre. Notice that Kanye’s style has changed a lot since his previous albums. Check out more images after the jump.

Bedwin 2008 Fall/Winter Newest Releases

Japanese label Bedwin known for their high end street style is creatively directed by Masafumi
“Bebe” Watanabe who was once with the highly respected brand, Tenderloin. Here are some new pieces from their 2008 Fall/Winter collection which includes items such as the Marlon Pea Coat, Dickies Tripster Coveralls, Desert Boot Chukkas, Shemagh Narrow Magoo Scarfs, and the Razor Hats. The new items are now available at Inbloom. Check them out after the jump.

Getting started on Graphic Design....

First software that is very useful to a designer is photoshop.

Download it here
This software is for a mac setup and should work just fine if you have the right OS.


For a tutorial click here

The Legends of Rap

These Legends of Rap trading cards were brought to my attention. Before now they were apparently stocked by Colette (Paris) exclusively, however, they’re now available stateside at YouWorkForThem. I’ll be picking up a deck of my own very soon!

Spinning Vinyl, Setting Trends

The NY Times takes an interesting look at the way that many female DJ’s are influencing their crowds. (clockwise from top left: Beverly Bonds, Denise Kozlowski/Cyan Bonacci, Samantha Ronson and Lindsey Caldwell)

For more Click Here

Street Art Animation

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

On first glance I thought this was nothing more than a stop motion animation that had been digitally placed over an urban backdrop. But then I looked closer and began to notice all the faded outlines left behind the figures as they moved along the wall and sidewalk, and realized that the artist actually painted and shot the entire thing step-by-step, motion-by-motion right there on the street. I can’t imagine how much time went into creating this, or how many other works were wiped out in the process, but its simply amazing! - Chris Brogan

Scratch Paper

Although nothing can truly replace a good old fashioned vinyl and turntable setup in my book, I’m always fascinated by these homegrown virtual dj contraptions:

‘Paper Trail’ Revisited: No Vector, All Paper

When I first saw TI’s Paper Trail album cover a couple months ago on the web, I automatically thought this is one of the best hip-hop album covers of the year.

I now have a name and website to put with the work: Ian Wright


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Greg Lamarche

Hailing from Queens, New York, Greg Lamarche began writing graffiti in 1981. He is known for his clean hand-style and crisp letter constructions. In 1992 he started the graffiti magazine skills. He lives in New York City and works as an illustrator and artist.

Check out his stuff here

BIG - Ready to Die UNRELEASED VERSION

The hardcore Biggie fans will flip their wig once they hear this! What we have here is B.I.G.`s 1994 CLaSSiC debut album "Ready To Die" in it`s raw, uncensored & original form; with all the uncleared samples & a few unheard Biggie verses. An added bonus is the fact that DJ Semi isn`t yelling or bustin` the usual DJ CHiT~CHaTTeR all over these tracks, so we can really get to enjoy them. There`s also 5 rare Biggie gemS included towards the end of the CD, including a freestyle Biggie did for Pepsi. So get to listening already

Download here

Get ready for Captain America!!

In Ironman

In The Hulk

A few perceptive observers noticed during the theatrical run of "Iron Man" that in the scene where Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) walks in on Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) as his armor is being removed, there was something on the workbench behind him. Circular, with red and white stripes and a half-completed star in the center, it was speculated that this was Captain America's iconic shield. In a Q&A session in Santa Monica last month, director Jon Favreau confirmed that it is indeed Cap's shield. He said a visual effects artist at Industrial Light & Magic Iron Manhad placed it there just as a joke. But Favreau loved the little "Easter egg" and decided it should stay. Captain America himself made a cameo in "The Incredible Hulk," but don't feel bad if you didn't see it. While director Louis Letterier had hinted in interviews that they had shot an appearance, the scene ended up on the cutting room floor. But now it can finally be seen in the bonus features on the DVD, as first spotted by FilmSchoolRejects.com. In the original opening scene of the movie, Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) travels to the Arctic, away from civilization, to try to end his own life and rid the world of the Hulk. Incredible Hulk There, buried in the ice, is the frozen body of Captain America. It's a little difficult to make out the figure, but again he can be identified by his shield.

The character is scheduled to get his own film, called "The First Avenger: Captain America," in May of 2011. Then he's expected to join Iron Man, Hulk, Thor and other Marvel heroes in the group "Avengers" movie that July. The speculation is that the first movie will be his origin story, set during World War II like the initial comics. Then he will be frozen and brought back in modern times to join the team, just like he did in the books. Jon Favreau has stated he'd like to direct "The Avengers," but first he's focusing on "Iron Man 2," hitting screens in May 2010.

9TH WONDER - Digable Planets

Digable Planet album Reachin’

Old School Jam - OC & AG “ 2 for the money”

produced by Showbiz with cut by Dj Permier

“Still Swift:King of All B-Boys”

You know what’s amazing about this video? After dancing this hard for over a quarter of a century, my boy, the legendary Prince Ken Swift should have caused so much wear and tear on his joints and ligaments by now, that he should barely be able to walk or even raise his arms above his head. Much less, keep dancing better than ever and better than most. Humans were not built for this. Recognize and respect.

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“Savage Skulls-1972”

Old School Gangs Runnin the city!

Jim Denevan Sand Art

fantastic and very creative!

Rimpa Shiv

She's nice on the drums! haha

Are you a Sagger??

PAC-MAN MANIA 2

To all you gamers...Check this out.

HELVETICA - The Film

Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. Helvetica is currently screening at film festivals, museums, design conferences, and cinemas worldwide, and is now available on DVD.

http://www.helveticafilm.com

Krink NYC.

Tim Noble and Sue Webster

British duo who make very interesting sculptures.
They recently released a book titled “Wasted Youth”

Guy Ritchie directed for Nike.

OMG!!! LOL Too Much!!!

Os Gemeos, Deitch Projects video.

Justice - Stress

Romain-Gavras directed.

Gunnin’ For That # 1 Spot

A documentary film directed by Adam Yauch (Beastie Boys) highlighting the 2006 Elite 24 Hoops Classic tournament at Harlem’s
legendary Rucker Park. Gunnin’ features eight of the top high-school basketball talents in the nation; Michael Beasley, Kevin Love,
Jarryd Bayless, Lance Stephenson, Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, Kyle Singler and Donte Greene.
Take a look at your new favorite player before he was your favorite player. Beasley, Love, Bayless and Greene were all 1st round
selections in last night’s NBA draft.

The Hip Hop Files

Bert and Ern - Ante Up Fool!

funny stuff!

Recycled Art

“Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary”, where over 50 artists and designers “transform the ordinary into extraordinary works of art.”

As the title of the show explains, ordinary items like used record covers, plastic spoons & forks and phone books are given another life by these extremely creative artists. There are: a big pyramid created with 9,273 plastic spoons & 3,091 rubber bands, a gorgeous chandelier made with hypodermic needles, and exotic jewelries made with safety pins, steel handgun triggers and wooden rulers.

at the museum of arts and design

September 27, 2008 - February 15, 2009

2 COLUMBUS CIRCLE NEW YORK, NY 10019 212.299.7777

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I HEART NYC

So the NY rat (along with pigeons) are both the unofficial mammal mascots of the city, a given. But where did the "I HEART NY" logo come from? One of the world's most recognizable logo's was initially created to boost tourism during the late 70's by Milton Glaser as a pro bono job. The original logo has far succeeded anyones expectations reviving New Yorkers pride also inspiring numerous parodies throughout the year's. But what do I know, grew up on the west coast for the greater part of my life, I could be completely off on this one. Roll the tape anyways just for kicks.

Contributed by: 2 cents

OMG! Do you smell that peppa!!! LOL

very funny skit from snl!!