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November 2007 Archives
Evlan trivet by Tous Les Trois
Evlan Tirvet, available at Ligne Roset. Simple idea's are usually the best!
Random YouTube Search
Today I typed in "Sniffle" and this is what came up. Please, leave some requests in the comments. I am not that creative.
it's all new this weekend
After hitting all the gallery show's this weekend, head over to the LES New Museum, for the 30 hour opening sponsored by target. ...."We have now officially given out the entire number of allotted timed tickets for Target 30 Free Hours. We expect that there will be a some tickets returned and some unused, thus it may be possible for visitors to show up during the course of the marathon event and get a ticket on the spur of the moment; but there is absolutely no guarantee!"
December Art Preview
The Streets of Europe, December 1st - December 29th, 2007, Jonathan Levine Gallery
While these are not all of the shows this month, this is what stands out. A Basel/Miami section is to come, but that is an entirely different matter. Too much good stuff.
Oil Prices Drop Below $90 a Barrel
Don't hold your breath. When and if crude hits $100/barrel, Design Glut will produce 100 limited edition Crude Necklaces with a high gloss black surface finish. The pieces can be seen a symbol of mourning for the fossil fuel era. Keep an eye on the prize.
go buy now: Swoon
Available now for your purchase is this gorgeous print by NY's favorite Street Artist Swoon. Coming in an edition of 150, Boy (Strong) is a 6 color print measuring around 12" x 43". Retailing at £350, it may seem steep, but well worth it
Who needs words anyway.
T-Magazine's new Holiday website. Check out the NYTimes "T-Magazine" flash site for the holidays. One nice feature, when you view the Natalie Portman article, is that it has the option of images only. It's a real nice interactive site so have a look.
will it be any good?
Based on the poster it looks "good". Maybe a bit like nip/tuck meets stargate? Will the actual show be any good? Who knows, Fox's new mid-season series "Terminator, The Sarah Connors Chronicles", airs Jan 13-14. Check out the website here.
Drink in the art
Installation by Hannes Broecker where museum goers are invited to pick up a glass and take a drink of a variety of cocktails in the container. (Via Neatorama)
hooker medallions
You have to love pieces of jewelry with name Hooker Medallions. Natalia Fabia, whose show Hooker Safari is now on at Corey Helford Gallery in LA, created these limited edition Hooker Medallions for daily wear and strut. Hooker is such a great word.
Top Tea Leaves
In these times with DVR's, commercials have to be really good for you to watch. Here is a very creative Japanese tea commercial.
more free drinking, and fries
In Celebration of Bar Martignetti's anniversary they will be closing their doors to the upstairs at 12 AM every night this week and whoever is up there will be served complimentary French fries and Champagne. You have two days left!
funny exam answers
This site Funny Exam Answers reminds me of the answers I may or may not have given to school-related questions. Pure entertainment.
via, LostAtEMinor
Random YouTube Search
Today I typed in randomly "Giant Trash Can" and this is what came up. If you have any recommendations, leave them in the comments and I'll search it tomorrow.
wednesday drinks
According to AmNY, Blue Owl,196 Second Ave offers the house concoctions for $5, instead of the regular $12. Plus, they have an open Vodka bar from 5-6pm. Also, if you're a speed drinker, you can snack on their high end snacks.
annual report, e-z bake oven style
A food company annual report that has to be cooked first. Croatian creative agency Bruketa & Zinić have designed an annual report for food company Podravka that has to be baked in an oven before it can be read.(via dezeen), If this isn't creative I do not know what is. I hope the results were good.
2 girls 1 cup
This is one of those links that was forwarded to you. What I can tell from this clip, there is a web site, wWw. 2 girls 1 cup dot Com, that has a video of a 2 girls taking a deuce in a cup, then I guess they start drinking it. I am not recommending watching it, (I did not) but, I do recommend watching the chain of video reactions that has been generated from the site, on YouTube.
I don't know what it is....maybe the combination of the calm music and the reaction to knowing that what they are looking at it is truly vile, but you never see it. It's genius!
Telefon Til Chefen
Existing in Copenhagen, Denmark,Telefon Til Chefen is a gallery and a bookstore that focuses primarily on zine-culture. The website is unbelievable in that the variety of zines and their insides are posted in a no frills manner, bith informing visually and statistically. According to their about statement, zine-culture is"fairly unexplored in Denmark.", making this shop and galley quite unique.
banksy in nyc
Well, sort of. Opening this Sunday at the Vanina Holasek Gallery in New York is Banksy Does New York. Following in the wake of Andipa in London, the work in the show has been sourced from private collections and will be available to collectors at a premium. Just in time for investment bankers holiday bonuses. The show runs through December 29th.
Thanks to outer-borough for the info
press release after the jump
Sleep and Repeat
Everything is Shit, Enamel on Metal, 24" x 24"
As we previously mentioned over the holiday weekend, Steve Powers opened up a new exhibit this past Friday at the v1 Gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark. The following are highlights from the show. For more information contact elg@v1gallery.com
shepard fairey tuesday: Kiss Me Deadly
Today, Shepard Fairey releases Kiss Me Deadly to the world. Coming off in two colorways, the prints title is rumored to reference the Generation X album of the same name. Whatever the case, it will be gone in a heartbeat. On a side note, check out this Australian student's visual thesis (below).
moby gives it away
In Moby's words....
"hi,
i'll keep this brief.
this portion of moby.com, 'film music', is for independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, and anyone in need of free music for their independent, non-profit film, video, or short.
to use the site you log in(or on?) and are then given a password.
you can then listen to the available music and download whatever you want to use in your film or video or short.
the music is free as long as it's being used in a non-commercial or non-profit film, video, or short.
if you want to use it in a commercial film or short then you can apply for an easy license, with any money that's generated being given to the humane society.
i hope that you find what you're looking for,
moby"
Leave it to good old Moby to make a difference. Check it out now.
get it done
Somehow we missed this one, but it's a good one. The USB Disk Dock lets you plug in hard drives. You can hook up a dirt-cheap SATA disk drive to your PC or Mac by simply plugging it into this USB desktop adapter that works just like an iPod dock.
fashion photographer of the moment
Fashion Photographer of the moment, Camilla Akrans uses natural light and dominates the lens. Check out the work on her management site.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
I cannot wait to see this movie and it is not only because I am slightly addicted to this song. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Perfectly timed for a Christmas Tree weekend.
Details magazine hits the UK
Arena magazine used to be something you looked forward to getting, some fashion, interesting stories, cool gadgets, and barley dressed women, majority of the time naked, photo essays.
Now with its new layout and formating, Details, I mean Arena, sucks. Everyone is dressed, (women that is) and from the cover with Beckham looking like a Chelsea boy, to the last ad of the mag featuring a mans crotch. Arena, has jumped the pink shark.
At least there are still have dressed women on the website....maybe they are redesigning it as we speak. Don't get the wrong idea if you want nudity get playboy, I know I know, but I prefer the balance the magazine offered before that all. A straight mans fashion magazine.
move over crayola
I am not sure if it's the music or the actual program, but Crayon physics is mystical! Draw objects on the screen as you play, create elements with a mouse or a pen, Crayon Physics will be the next game you buy for the Wii, (after nintendo sees this video)Download and play here.
best vodka ever
I love a dirty martini with Belvedere, extra olives, and I love the ad campaign for "Belvedere Private Room" promotion. On there website you can pay for a private bartender, a massage, or a poker game, there are a few other specialties for the ladies, make-up, manicure.... the packages comes with some Bel, and a time limit. So if you have money to burn spend it here.
Random YouTube Search
So I typed "Fat People" into the search on YouTube and this is what came up. Any requests? Leave them in the comments and I'll pick one of them for tommorow.
How today makes you feel
Here in NYC it's shitty out, and tomorrow is supposed to be even worse. Coming back after a long weekend is always tough. So sit back and laugh at one of the best moments on the silver screen.
Bonham's to hold world's first street art auction
This February, Bonham's Fine Art Auctioneers in London will hold the world's first auction devoted entirely to street art. While street art is nothing new, in the past year works from street artists have been seeping into auction houses and performing extremely well. Coming up this December, Sotheby's in London will have a section of their auction devoted to street art, but nothing in comparison to Bonham's. 100 works from the likes of Swoon, Shepard Fairey, Faile, Banksy, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat will be put on the block. Exciting for sure, this auction will definitely gauge whether or not this genre of art has the legs to be more than just a flash in the pan. Luckily, estimates are not creeping too high which gives the art a chance to break records.
Thanks to admonkey,thegiant.org moderator for bringing this to light
via, the times online
bindi raps
Jezebel.com has the clip of Bindi Irwan, the daughter of mortal x-croc hunter Steve Irwin, performing on the Today show. She is rapping from her new "Trouble in the Jungle" album.... I am not sure what is sadder, her exploitation as a rapper, or the guys dancing behind her.
where to spend your cyber dollar on cyber monday
Were you one of the million fools who stood in line on Thursday night waiting get get into Best Buy at 4 am to buy something you really didn't need? Did you notice in the fine-print on all the circulars that came in the paper on Thursday, each store had a limited number of items that were "on sale"? Which translated to, if you're not one of the first 5-10 people in line, you're shit out of luck.
So now you're "shopping" and you have no idea where to look to get the best deal..... tad-ah cybermonday.com, has everything you're looking for and who is giving the best deals. Good Luck.
keep your sh@t clean
You payed how much for those shoes? You need to keep them clean. You need the Jason Markk Premium Sneaker Solution Set The complete set Includes 8 oz. Premium Sneaker Solution and Standard Sneaker Cleaning Brush intimately packaged in JASON MARKK sneaker box with koi paint splatter design.
Does not contain any harsh chemicals or abrasives 98.3% Natural and completely, biodegradable, safe on all colors and materials. Cleans over 50 pairs of sneakers.
All for the low low price of $25.00
you're kidding, right?
Here at twbe we refrain from covering the gossip, as there are enough sites that do it well. But this has to be a joke....."Britney Spears to adopt Chinese twins", according to the Sydney Morning Herald, Brit is about to adopt 2 Chinese Babies. Do you think the comedy writers are banging their heads against the wall because of all the money they are losing on late night monologues?
so your dvr is not big enough
Ever wonder what you are going to plug into your cable box's fireware wire port?
How about the Western Digital's "My DVR Expander"? Instantly add up to 60 hours of high-definition TV or up to 300 hours of standard-definition TV to your eSATA-enabled DVR. My DVR Expander has been tested for compatibility with Scientific Atlanta 8300 Series, and has been TiVo verified™ compatible with TiVo® Series3™ and TiVo® HD DVRs. Check with your cable service provider to confirm compatibility with their system.
Never worry about running out of space again.
change direction
Another reason why you wish you had Google stock is "fix it", the new map feature. Let's say you get your directions, but you want to change the route Google provides. You can drag any point of the mapped out route, and position it on the route you want to go to get to your destination. An amazing tool is all I have to say.
Billionaire Boys Club NYC Flagship
Through the BBC blog, we have found out that Pharrell William's brand is opening up shop on West Broadway this Tuesday, the 27th. While this does not mean much for us, maybe it does for you.
ebay sells everything like a town, for instance
CNN reports, someone in Italy placed the winning bid of $3.8 million on Friday in an online auction for an unpopulated, one-house Texas town. The town of Albert, Texas, includes a tavern that's open on weekends.
No one lives permanently in the 13-acre town of Albert, about 60 miles north of San Antonio, but the tavern created from the frame of the old general store is open on weekends. The town also includes a pavilion, an 85-year-old dance hall, a tractor shed, a three-bedroom house, plus peach and pecan orchards.
I am curious to know more about the italian who bought the town, and why.
weekend watching: Open air
Wooster Collective pointed us to this great video from 2006 featuring ESPO, Dan Witz, Faile, Michael De Feo, and Skewville.
dive into philly
The Dive is tucked into a little brick row home on Passyunk. It is the type of neighborhood bar you wish you had just around the corner from your place. Happy hour is from 5 to 7 p.m. every day, with $2 liquor, $2 beers and free slices from J&J's Pizza, just down the street. The wood-paneled ground floor has a long bar that spans the length of the space. Colored Christmas lights are strung along the perimeter of the tin ceiling, and a big flat-screen TV hangs in the middle of the bar. TV Dinners, Chef Boyardee, Hot Pockets, popcorn and ice cream are served from the glass-front fridge, and heated in the microwave conveniently located below it. Friendly as hell, the bartenders serve five different beers on tap, including Yuengling and the seasonal Lancaster Milk Stout. The signature drink is whatever you want, but the bartenders recommend a Planters Punch (Captain Morgan's and Bacardi with OJ, pineapple and a splash of grenadine). It tastes like something you'd drink with breakfast-that is, until you're knocked flat-ass on the floor. Via (cityPaper)
instead of buying the cliff notes
Everyone wants to see her naked, and everyone wishes that they were Brad Pitt. Everyone wants to watch videos of her naked. So, instead of watching Beowulf or dealing with all her kids, you can watch the animation of Angie naked, dripping in gold. It's like Lara Croft, but better.
Number one reason to go to hong kong
Here is the number one reason to go to Hong Kong. Hong Kong has been in the news recently and is being touted as the new hotbed for fashion and designers. They have also been in the news for toy problems, but I think this is a better reason. Hong Kong Street Style.
stephen powers: sleep and repeat
Opening tonight and running through December 21st, Steve Powers (Espo), Sleep and Repeat at V1 Gallery in Copenhagen Denmark. This is his first European solo show and comes directly after his first museum show at Pafa this past October. A busy month for Mr. Powers. Full press release after the jump.
kate moss thursdays
We tried to find a picture of Kate eating but it was impossible. If you can find one please send it to twbe AT theworldsbestever dot Com. Eat well.
black sale
Exclusive Black Friday Mall Promotion. 15% Off Everything Black Before Noon.
November 23 – Shopping early just got better for your wardrobe and your wallet. Club Monaco is pleased to offer savvy early morning shoppers 15% off everything solid black before noon on Black Friday. That’s right—black pencil skirts, black Italian cashmere sweaters and scarves, and perfect black shirts.
Offer valid at select Club Monaco locations. Offer valid on solid black merchandise before noon only. Offer valid on regular priced merchandise only and cannot be combined with any other offer, previously purchased merchandise or the purchase of gift cards. Nov. 23, 2007 only.
forget the world.......
Hayden Panettiere, is legal, shaved and dangerous. Check out here spread in this months GQ. She poses in a few fantasy outfits for you to enjoy.
nin-foiled again!
Back in the day NIN released the digital tracks to its fans to allow them to make there own remixes........"… the main reason I did it was because I thought it was cool and something I would have liked to do if it was available to me. A lot of really fun stuff started to happen….communities developed, web sites were created, even traditional radio got in the game and began playing the fans' mixes. I felt the experiment, despite not having a specific purpose, was a success." So now they are releasing a album of the remixes, and they have created a site where people can share their work. Remix.NIN. Due to some legal issues the site is not up at the moment, but you can buy the songs on itunes.
To learn more about this issue and the Issue, the labels involvement and DMCA'S Safe Harbor provisions.... check out nin.com.
The Red hots are the new Metallica!
As you may already now...the Red Hot Chili Peppers are suing American television network Showtime over use of the name 'Californication', after the network used their 1999 album title as the name for David Duchovny's latest show.
Billboard.com reports that a suit was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday (November 19), with lead singer and songwriter Anthony Kiedis saying, "'Californication' is the signature CD, video and song of the band's career. For some tv show to come along and steal our identity is not right."
I grew up to the band and saw them sooooooo many times. To think that they feel "Californication" is their "signature" song of the bands career, is really sad, Hillel, is rolling over in his grave.
The band has requested that Showtime Networks and defendants Twilight Time Films, Aggressive Mediocrity and Tom Kapinos cease using the name and hand over all profits made as a result of using the name.
The Red hots are the new Metallica!
YOU NEED TO KNOW Marion Peck
If you do not know about her already, check out this month's Hi Fructose vol 6. interview with Marion Peck. Amazing, beautiful, and surreal work, that is disturbing and inviting at the same time.
nerd cooler
This usb fridge/heater is a great idea for people who are stuck at a desk all day. After plugging in for 5 minutes, the device either cools your beverage to 54°F or heats it up to 116°F. So in theory, after taking one beer out to drink, the next will be cold enough to pound by the time you finish sipping the previous one. If you have extra cheddar to spend and no social life outside of work, this could be for you.
bling bling channel changing
A remote control made of pure gold, created by Denmark’s Lantic System, is specially for you to take control several of home media and automation systems including video, audio, internet, CCTV, alarm, lights, curtains, air-conditioning and even navigation systems.
This gold remote control is meant to be used on a yacht to control all the media and automation systems. It costs $55,000, which is definitely meant for rich guys who own a yacht. And having possessed this gold remote control, also ensures that you’re the real boss on the yacht! (via techchee)
bigger than a baby grand
This is definitely not your grandmothers baby grand. Danish audiophile Peter Lyngdorf has teamed up with Steinway, to create "Model D" a sound system as big as a baby grand. Starting at $150.000.00 you to can own the cadillac of sound.
altered engravings by dan hiller
Dan Hillier's Cthuloid drawings sport engraved Victorian gentlemen and ladies who are magically twisting into tentacled horrors. I just bought this one from the artist himself at a market stall in London's Brick Lane, and it's proudly hanging on my wall. I'm restraining myself (just barely) from buying more. (Via Boing Boing)
shepard fairey tuesday: politically charged
Blame this Tuesday's post on the Fox News Channel. Shepard will be releasing a pair of prints next week in anticipation of his Imperfect Union show coming up December 1st, but this will be covered later. After looking through a retrospective of all of his works to date, the Fear Bush 2 print (above) made in 2003, is still his most emotionally driven work of attack. Bush as Hitler, with the clever phrase at the bottom. Classic.
art production fund 2008 beach towels
Available today at Target Stores nationwide are Limited Edition Beach towels by the likes of Jeff Koons, Kehinde Wiley, Cindy Sherman, and Elizabeth Peyton. These towels were concieved by the Non-Profit Art Production Fund and can also be purchased online at Works on Whatever. The towels are huge 60" x 70" so you could feasibly get them signed and hang them in your dwelling. Now you can be visually high-class either poolside, beachside, or coming out of your dirty bathroom.
LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT PIECE OF FURNITURE?
It's time to buy nice things for your brand new play-doh factory/cookie cutter apartment. Think about Airstream, forget about the fact they have a huge selection of amazing books, Airstream also has an amazing selection of vintage furniture. For example this Tulip based 42' table for $495.00. Check out the site, or if you're in Brooklyn, check out their weekend market. Let them know you heard it on twbe!
five minutes with Iron Mike
Mike Tyson was the man, and the G.O.B. magic show music brings it all together.
FUZZY GREEN LEaD BETWEEN YOUR FINGERS
As black friday approaches, we here at twbe will supply you with what you need to make your holiday list. Such as these 'moss pencils', which is a wooden pencil covered with green flocking. Available at designboomfor $11.
what more could you ask for
PreOrder now , the R2D2 Soy Sauce dispenser for $18.47. It will ship mid December.
mike huckabee and chuck norris, whatever
Being on vacation in Florida means that I get to spend some quality time in front of the fox news channel with my grandparents. This seems to be the only thing they watch with the exception of the Lawrence Welk Show. Now that I am caught up on the yawn-inducing world of politics, I have to say I find it astonishing that there is a candidate named Huckabee, and that his first commercial is based around a Chuck Norris endorsement. I blame it on his lazy eye. Now the commercial does have some great material in it and I understand that this was a great publicity move, I am talking about him, but there are so many other bit characters that I would have rather seen. Chuck Norris is an old dud, Mr. T would have been flavorful. What about Weird Al? Or even Henry Winkler? Whatever, I'll tell you my vote if the man lets him make it that far, Bill Richardson.
victoria's little secret
For your eyes only, check out Michaela Kocianova, from men.style's, pictorial on the victoria secret show. some good one's, some really bad. Enjoy.
the mongolian shoe bbq is back
Puma's The Mongolian Shoe BBQ experience is back with the iconic hoops style. Here are "twbe" design's. Problem is you never can commit to a final style.
old skool style+new skool tricks+and a little jovi= great skating
Check out WILLIAM SPENCER'S, skating for the Denver's Holorado skate video.
bowie on the block
David Bowie is on the Sotheby's block at the end of November, you can buy some vintage t-shirts for a couple $1000.00 each. Or you can pick this little gem up.
"Fans of a certain age will remember well the nervousness they felt when DB was arrested, along with three others, at the Americana Rochester Hotel in the early hours of March 21st after a show at the War Memorial in Rochester, New York.
Press reports on both sides of the Atlantic screamed "Bowie Busted" (still have the cuttings) and there was genuine concern that our man could be sent down for fifteen years after he was charged with "fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana".
Anyway, after raising the $2,000 bail each for himself and his companions (who included one James Osterberg, Jr.) David returned to have his picture taken four days later on the 25th.
Above are the fruits (steady) of that photographer's labour in what has to be the coolest busted rock star photograph of all time." Via (david bowie.com). Bid now on ebay.
a new tower is born
"Next to MoMA, a Tower Will Reach for the Stars", Jean Nouvel, has designed a new building that will go up in midtown right next to the MOMA. "A new 75-story tower designed by the architect Jean Nouvel for a site next to the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown promises to be the most exhilarating addition to the skyline in a generation. Its faceted exterior, tapering to a series of crystalline peaks, suggests an atavistic preoccupation with celestial heights. It brings to mind John Ruskin’s praise for the irrationality of Gothic architecture: “It not only dared, but delighted in, the infringement of every servile principle.” VIA(nytimes)
crubby little usb worm
What could be cooler than a little USB that looks like a worm. NifNaks.com creates these little guys for 66 bucks you get yourself a little 4 gig USB drive. Via(boing boing.
Open studios this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday check out Crane Street Open Studios. From 12-6 on Saturday and Sunday, the public will be free to tour 5 levels of art studios housing the working spaces of over 100 artists. Open Studios event will also feature a silent auction of works created by artists in the building. Sponsored by Sierra Nevada, and Dog Head Crafted Brewed Ale.
For more info:Crane Street Open Studios
46-23 Crane Street Long Island City, NY 11101
living in NY has its perks
So as we all know there is a writer's strike going on. But, that does not mean that we have to be without SNL and 30 Rock. Both of these shows are set to perform live at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater on Saturday and Monday, respectively. While advance tickets are sold out, you can get in line and hope to make it inside the 120-seat theater. via, the Gothamist
KID NATION WITH GENE PARMESHAWN
"Dynamite waiting to happen!" is what Anjay called it. Morbidly, he forecasted his own demise as the council members decided to "mix up" the districts. This episode's end would find our Bollywood bound Hindu from Blue crying to whichever of his thousands of gods would listen as Greg exclaimed, "Dude, SHUT UP!" to his lame pre-challenge pep-talk and would ultimately dispute his seat on the town council. "Mix up" turned out to be a relative term when all but Laurel, whose course red hair and gritty New England accent left little room for discussion, added 1 member from another district to theirs, shattering friendships in the process but retaining the overall stink of each district. Despite adding Blaine, the girly pussies of Yellow still cried themselves to sleep at night, everyone on Blue still hates Anjay, especially since he split up Greg and Blaine, and Red is even more of a bunch of boogers with Nathan added to the mix (except for DK and Markelle; anyone who would buy a pogo stick for the sole purpose of ripping down someone's campaign banner and pogo-ing on it in the center of town is alright in my book). But it wasn't all bad, Blaine took advantage of his transfer to move out of Greg's shadow. His increased presence was not overlooked as he was awarded the gold star this week. Still drunk on his newly acquired $20,000 of solid gold, Blaine put forth his bid to take on Zach for district leader as elections loom on the horizon. In his words, "I'm a man of action. I can get things done. Sometimes it takes actions to get things done." That's good talkin' son. Here's to hoping that it takes action to get things done all the time. Enjoy your 20G payday Blainester, GeneP out.
video games that should be made into movies
NY Mag's "The Ten Video Games That Should Be Movies (and the Directors Who Should Make Them)". Highlights include Larry Clark directing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Michel Gondry directing Tetris.
The Gamer's pillow
Upper Playground has added a couple new pillows to their home collection, the freshest being this Gamer pillow which basically maps the history of the video game joystick.
jeff koons inflation at macy's thanksgiving parade
This Thanksgiving on the balmy streets of New York, the artist Jeff Koons will have a balloon based on the rabbit sculpture above flying in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Yup, that's about it.
the perfect ipod accessory
This product is a USB charge / synchro connector for exclusive use of iPod.
I connect iPod to a PC or USB/AC adapter. For more information go here, and if your in Japan pick me up one.
plan your trip well
Heading to NYC? Going anywhere in the Continental Us? You need to know where the clubs are, stripclubs that is. Check out StripClubMap. Another useful Google mashup.
swoon interview in swindle
Now that Swindle has their archives up on the internet, you can dig around through their earlier issues and uncover some great features that may have escaped you previously. Like this interview with Swoon by Marc Schiller of Wooster Collective. Probably the greatest interview with her I have ever read.
passed out, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life...
Your morning laugh... or you last night. Check out drunk dump
Clap on the clapper -one better
Designer: Sun-hwa Kyung created the light panel, it can hide discretely in shelves tucked in between books. When you reach for that area, the light automatically turns on only illuminating its surroundings. When your hand moves away, it switches back off. Via yankodesign.
who needs ical
Its the end of 2007 and your may be wondering what do I need for next year. Hmmmmm..... what could that be how about a Naked Calendar. Te Neues, publishers have put out Peter Jirmann Jr. Naked Calendar buy it now.
best actor goes to.....
The simple things in life bring smiles. If it could only be that simple. Watch a squire play "possum" in a fight.
shepard fairey tuesday: the zeppelin
After a two week hiatus from a print release, Shepard returns to action with a release limited to 100 out of an edition of 400 featuring the work he did for Led Zeppelin's new album Mothership. More interesting to me is the commercial (above) which features Shepard's work coming to life. The print is after the jump.
the da vinci code 2.0, hidden music
A computer technician claims to have discovered a real da Vinci code after finding music hidden in Leonardo's masterpiece, The Last Supper.
Giovanni Maria Pala said that the hands of Jesus and the Apostles, and the loaves of bread in the picture each represented a note, which formed a 40-second composition.
He made the discovery after superimposing a stave - the five lines used in sheet music - on the painting. The composition emerges when the "notes" are read right to left, following Leonardo's own technique.
Mr Pala, who will publish his findings in a book next week, said: "It sounded really solemn, almost like a requiem."
Alessandro Vezzosi, of Tuscany's Leonardo museum, said the theory was "plausible", but added: "There's always a risk of seeing something that is not there, but it's certain that the spaces [in the painting] are divided harmonically.
"Where you have harmonic proportions, you can find music."
(via the telegraph)
gibson changes the world?
The First Run Limited Edition Robot Guitar from Gibson hits stores December 7, 2007—only 10 per store. "On December 7, 2007, Gibson will change the guitar world forever. Again. True to the spirit of innovation that inspired Gibson to invent the legendary Tune-o-matic bridge, the powerful humbucker, and the revolutionary Digital Les Paul, Gibson proudly presents the Gibson Robot Guitar—the world’s first guitar with robotic technology.".....Blah blah blah...... So does this mean besides manufacturing bands, record labels now can find "musicians" that do not even have to know how to tune their guitars.
perfect for a spot of tea
Instead of burning your arm on the radiator why not heat up your muffin and a spot of tea. Designed by Byung-seok You (Via Yanko design)
faile's november release
A Taste of Seduction, Acrylic & Silkscreen on paper, 9 x 12 Inches
As we previously mentioned, today begins the five day viewing of Faile work that will be available through a lottery. The majority of the work being offered are "originals" with a couple prints thrown in the mix as well. If you decide to enter the lottery, here are the works which I recommend you choose.
crazy blind date
Crazy Blind Date may actually work. The premise is simple, enter the site, drop some information with your availabilty and location, figure out what time you can meet, then let the algorithm's do the work. What's the worst that could happen? Oh yeah, murder. But it is worth a shot anyway.
The ornament you need
For 2007, the artist SkullPhone has come out with some great ornaments featuring his signature Skull with a phone. Handblown glass and measuring 4" tall the ornament comes in varying colors and textures and can be purchased through his site for $32.
Flickr's will take your places
Flickr's soon-to-be-released Places feature will let you explore countries and cities in a new way. You'll also be able to search for interesting photos by tag in its place. The screenshots above show chicken in China and the United States. (Via radar)
london's burning
In the news, and of course the first response is terrorist, but no one knows for more info check out cnn.com
shameless friend promotion
Big ups to our friend Matt Flaherty, who got nominated for an Emmy for this Frontier Airlines campaign. Lay an egg old pal.
black north face hotness
The new North Face 485 series contains the slickest black jackets I have seen in ages.
homer would be proud
Well you have a choice, option onthe left or the right.
The Plus Minus Zero humidifier is different from those big bulky ones. Apart from being a humidifier…Plus Minus Zero also works like an aromatherapy diffuser too…jus add a few drops of scents and you can see it working. Once you fill it, you don’t have to wait for the next 8 hours. The Japanese design cars better and now humidifiers.The thing just looks so much cooler than anything you can find at target.
blue burka
Straigth from FMU, "The Burka Band claim to be Afghanistan's first girl group. ...A little googling reveals that this video was actually done in 2003 (well before the youtube era) and, as is usually the case when searching for information about obscure bands, it turns out that WFMU has been playing them for years. Who knew?" For more obscure stuff like this check out there blog form time to time.
sam flores: half mexican
Sam Flores, whose show Senso to Heiwa opens at Lineage Gallery next week, is half mexican. On his blog, he reveals that other half, Pepe.
faile: new works lottery
Starting November 12th and running through the 16th, Brooklyn-based artist collective Faile will be holding a lottery to secure the ability to purchase work directly from them. Talk about demand!
"You will be able to enter the lottery at any time during these 5 days. The lottery will randomly generate a "winner / winners" and those people will be notified through the email entered in the lottery site on Nov. 20th."
If you like their work and feel good about playing the lotto then do it.
steve powers: eight day week
Steve Powers is one of our favorite artists ever, so we were ecstatic to get some great images of his 8 day week installation that is currently part of his The Magic Word show at Pafa right now. Enjoy!
30 years of your life
After decades of painstakingly collecting video games and consoles, He finally decided to part with my entire collection. From Atari to PlayStation 2, there's something for everybody in this collection. The following systems are represented in the auction. Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari Jaguar, Atari Lynx, Coleco ColecoVision, Coleco Gemini, Coleco Telstar, Commodore 64/128, GCE Vectrex, Mattel Aquarius, Mattel Intellivision, Mattel Odyssey 2, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Xbox 360, Miscellaneous APF TV Fun, Miscellaneous Handheld Games, Miscellaneous PC Games, Miscellaneous SC Eight Thousand, Miscellaneous Sega Pods, Miscellaneous TV Games, NEC Turbo Duo, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo NES, Nintendo Nintendo 64, Nintendo Super NES, Nintendo Virtual Boy, Nintendo Wii, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Game Gear, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, Sega Saturn, SNK Neo Geo, SNK Neo Geo Pocket, Sony Playstation, Sony Playstation 2, Texas Instruments TI 99/4A, VM Labs Nuon.
One day left go to ebay and place your bid current bid a post 7,700.00.
Gene Parmeshawn: DON'T go buy now!
Greetings you scat-daddy scallywags, as your Main Man Gene P curled up with his favorite Wednesday night accoutrements: a 22 of the Balantine and a bag of crab chips to watch his favorite Wednesday night primetimer: Kid Nation, he was met with the very screen you see above. At first I thought I might have eaten one of those Fisher Price toys with the GHB in it, but I remembered my roommate already took those to a party in Bushwick. Then what was I seeing? Russian spy messages? A heated game of Pong??? Nyet! It was just my shitty TV doing what it does best, stopping me from getting awesome with the weekly radditude of CBS primetime. How was I to ever know if Green would make the Upper Class??? No worry, for any of you that are so hopelessly out of the loop, each show is archived on CBS's website. These bad boys are too damn good to not share and we thank the fine folks at CBS for realizing that. So if you haven't already, don't delay cause this show is one not to miss. There's a talent show where Olivia does stand-up, Green FINALLY wins upper class, and there's no bonus reward cause the suckers on Yellow couldn't finish the challenge. They also gave the gold star to some girl who I think wanted to go home or something, I'm not sure, at this point I was kind of bored so I started eating plastic stuff around the apartment to see if it could get me high. I kind of lost track of the show when I started choking on the stands for one of the Wii controllers.
muji is finally here
MUJI, finally scheduled to open its doors on November 16th. There first US store. Located at 455 Broadway, New York, MUJI SOHO will open from 12 noon to 9 p.m. during its first day of operation.
With approximately 3,200 square feet of retail floor space, MUJI’s first store in the US will offer over 2,000 items of MUJI products, including about 570 items of Stationery, 40 items of Furniture, 190 items of Fabric, 590 items of Housewares, 270 items of Health & Beauty products, 20 items of Outdoor supplies, 30 items of Electric Appliances and 330 items of Apparel. After the first day of opening, the store will open regularly from 11a.m. to 9p.m. from Monday to Saturday, and 11a.m. to 8p.m. on Sundays.
For more information about the event and the "My Bag" program check out the press release.
original fake tarot cards
A Kaws kind of day. I was happy to find that included in the box that contained the white Zooth were these sick tarot card stickers.
cocaine blunts
Not only is the name of this website great, its content is tip-top. Over the years Cocaine Blunts has unearthed some of the dopest songs that I had never previously heard, including Young D Boyz, Sellin' Cocaine as Usual
italian vogue does it better
What's better than hot models making fun of people with addictions. Italian Vogue pulls out all the stops,"Super Mods Enter Rehap", photographed by Steven Meisel, documents a few recognizable 'spreads' straight from the tabloids. It paints a perfect portrait on what celebrity rehab must be like. Here are more than a few highlights from the shoot after the jump. Enjoy.
kaws: the art of grub
complimentary tickets to choking man premiere
Choking Man is premiering this Friday Nov. 9th at Cinema Village Poull has 20 complimentary tickets available to the screening and after party at Kion (complimentary Newcastle, Kronenbourg and vodka from 10-11:30pm).
The film, which encapsulates the contemporary immigrant experience in America, got kudos from Steven Soderbergh and won an IFP Gotham Award (www.chokingman.com
Let them know you heard it here at the worlds best ever.com
brands of the world best site for designers
Brands of the world, is by far the best utility for designers. The web site is intended for browsing and exchange of the World"s famous brands and logos. The primary use of site is to enable designers to access vector forms of the well-known logos that they can use in their presentations, given the permission of the copyright owner. The web site also enables designers to upload their own logo design works and professional details. So if your mocking something up for a client and you do not have the logo ....... now you do.
Rolling Stone magazine is now free
The shockwaves of the meteor(www) that hit the music industry and is/has killed off the dinosaurs has spread further toward the printed publications. Rolling Stone Magazine is now completely free. Print media publications are doing all they can in order to stay afloat. Rolling Stone announced readers will now have full access to digital copies of the magazine online, for free. "As you may have noticed, the enormous third installment of our fortieth anniversary issues is now on newsstands," Rolling Stone said. "But you’re at work, and you can’t kick back and read the online.
chuck anderson at threadless
Threadless.com was first a design house then a online t-shirt retailer. Next under 30 millionaires. Now...a brick and mortar store and gallery. November 9th marks the opening of Chuck Anderson (aka Nopattern). For his first solo show in Chicago, Chuck is showing both a collection of brand new original work, as well as a sampling of past commercial works. Chuck will be on hand for the opening celebration, and an exclusive reprint (in new colors) of his Select shirt will be available during the length of the show.
the art of 90's pearl jam rock posters
Check out Rolling Stone for a little gallery of Pearl Jam posters, from the 90's. Do you still have yours?
bye bye rat bastard
According to AM New York Yellow Rat Bastard will be the ground zero for TopShop's flagship store. First Canal Jeans, and now the yellow Rat. Although its not confirmed but it looks like the writing is on the wall. Read More here
NME cool list 2007
Just in case your were wondering who's cool, NME just released there cool list, you can vote, very simular to the hot or not sites you can rate each artist and see the standing dynamically. Enjoy
Goodbye Childe Harold
The bar where I spent some great moments of my early 20's (behind the bar and in front) is no mas. Here is the tale.
An Early D.C. Stage For Musical Greats Has Quiet Last Call
By Paul Schwartzman
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 7, 2007; B01
Before they became limousine famous, Emmylou Harris and Bruce
Springsteen played in a litany of run-down, no-name joints, where small,
unsuspecting audiences got that rare chance to see, hear and touch
undiscovered genius.
rolling stones almost-impossible rock quiz
"You may know the original title of Metallica's Kill 'Em All, but are you sure you can name the final retail cost of Tom Petty's 1981 album Hard Promises? Challenge yourself to four decades of the trickiest, weirdest and most off-the-wall trivia questions ever in our fifty-eight question quiz, and tabulate your own rock & roll IQ."-Rolling Stones Impossible rock quiz, give it a try.
studio visit with Brandon Friend
The other night we had the pleasure of visiting the studio of Queens-based artist Brandon Friend. After the jump, the visual evidence.
picture of the day
Photographer Albert Allard, for National Geographic Magazine, November 2007. Killing Fields Story.
downtown 81 soundtrack
For those who have not seen Downtown 81, you should. Even if it only be to see how much New York has changed in 20 + years. Re-releasing today is the soundtrack to the film, featuring some obscure groups from the downtown ny scene of the early 80's. Most notably the band Gray, which consisted of Jean-Michel Basquiat and indie film star Vincent Gallo. Style.com's blog has a nice interview with the man behind the film, Glenn O'Brien.
Wondering what Pete's been up to?
Just days after completing a six week rehab program and hours after claiming he was drug free at the MTV Europe Music Awards, rocker Pete Doherty was filmed injecting "heroine" into his arm. A source close to Pete told The Sun (UK): And to prove authenticity the picture on the Sun's page features the same shirt from the video as he returns to Heathrow from the awards show. What a rockstar!
i like black but...
Living in NYC, you tend to lean towards "black" as a staple. That being said, I think I may draw the line here. According to DesignNotes, who gave it a go, the experience almost made her throw up. If charcoal is good enough to filter your water why not brush your teeth. Take a chance with this Korean toothpaste and let us know.
hmmm what to do today, how about pet a tiger
Bored with Disney? Tired of the normal vacation destinations? How about, "walk a tiger on a leash"? For only $1,995 dollars Keith Jones adventures with wild animals, will fly you to Thailand and head you over to the Tiger Temple and spend 9 days pretending you'r eTarzan. By the way the caption for above photo read "This tiger was NOT drugged, but he was sleeping in my lap"
If you'r enot into the tiger thing you can also pet a giant panda bear, snorkel with a shark, or rub noses with a gray whale.