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December 2007 Archives
Things you can do for new years
We have put together a list of a few things to do for new years eve. Not too many though, because the more you try to plan the perfect new years eve event, the more it has the possibility to suck. Here are a few options, from the extreme to the Gypsy of a good time....
Perez Hilton host's a NYE party at Gansevoort, it will only cost you $200-$3500 bucks to get in. Ya that's what I am doing.....cough cough
GnR cover band "Mr. Brownestone, @ Williamsburg Music Hall (featuring the "clap your hands and say ya", drummer Sean Greenhalgh as Axl.
Slick Rick and Moby @ Studio B in Brooklyn
Chris Rock @ the Madison Square Garden,
Velvet Revolver @ Hammerstein Ballroom
Gogol Bordello at Terminal 5
(if you've never seen gogol live I would recommend this hands down the best time of the night, possible the only reason I would go into the city for New Years.
Your friends party in Brooklyn, because getting out of the city after the ball falls is nearly impossible
i love the dead
Here is something to spend your amazon gift card on. History is Dead, A zombie Anthology, by Scott A. Johnson edited by, Kim Paffenroth.
$$$100.00 to see radiohead?
The Radiohead tour this summer will cost you around a $100.00. Tickets for the band’s UK tour are around £42.50. One of the band’s managers, Bryce Edge, has claimed that the tickets are being sold at a fair price. Do you think it's fair? I mean they did give the record away, so at least you can pay for the live show. And, when have they disappointed the fan? Via NME
it's not going to be a white christmas in cali
A California Highway Patrol officer was charged Wednesday with stealing more than $1 million worth of cocaine that was in his agency’s custody.
Authorities allege that Joshua Blackburn broke into an evidence room at the CHP office in Santa Ana before dawn Friday and took the drugs. The six-year department veteran was arrested later that day and is being held in lieu of $4 million bail at the Orange County Jail.
(great photo)
Michel Gondry's Interior Design
I have always enjoyed films that combine various stories directed by different directors. Michel Gondry has just wrapped up his piece, Interior Design, which is part of Tôkyô, a film in the spirit of New York Stories. No idea on when it will be out, but you can read a more informed piece here
faile website update
Brooklyn-Based, international art duo Faile, have updated their website putting a cap on what was a breakout year. If you search closely, you will find the ability to download a couple of their fonts, plus a couple desktop backgrounds. In addition, there is an up to date archive of their work plus all of their gallery exhibitions to date. Enjoy!
our new favorite holiday gift to give
Did you know there were over 26.5 billion gift cards sold over the holidays? This, according to some guy on CNN. The average receiver of said gift card will end up spending more then the card is worth. Who wants a balance! After doing a little research on the www, I found this company that makes giftcards with your logo! You know this is going to be my new favorite gift. If you're going to give money, let them know where it's from. I wonder how far you can push the imagery?
reason not to buy a bang & olufsen mp3 player
Bang & Olufsen makes amazing home audio products and headphones. Now we have the BeoSound 6 .You would think after reading the customer service question, Can BeoSound 6 playback video?that as a company you might want to lead off with something a little more positive than a No. It's as if you are already admitting defeat. No one wants just "audio" players anymore!
you know your a geek when...
You know your a geek when you put a set of these on you lapel, unconfessable idea's an Italian company, came up with the simple idea of making pins with the three OSX window icons on the top of every apple window. If it weren't for the fact that looking like a geek seems to be the trend these days, these pins would act like a street light telling everyone GO ahead and beat me up. On the other hand I can see you making a killing at the upcoming mac world! (Jan 15) We all wait to see what we need to buy next.... here are a few expectations.
Online video rental service with fox.
The new ultra-thin flash drive laptop.
The replacement for the mac mini.
And the replacement for the itv.
The portable mini touch screen laptop.
For more rumors check out macrumors.com
auction saboteur
Auction Saboteur is a website based out of England which is essentially a free art classified based on the honor system. It is a very noble idea as it connects buyers and sellers directly, cutting out any middleman fees. Relatively new, the site still has some kinks to work out (a currency converter is quite necessary), but the natural business element of free trade is there and that is what matters most.
giant robot 20% off coupon
If you are blessed enough to be close to a Giant Robot store, print out this coupon and receive 20% off any purchase. There is so much great stuff in their shops that the only problem you will encounter is deciding exactly what to buy.
comedy and chaos
Another week, and some more insight by Flats
The State of America: Charlie Wilson’s War
Ahh, Christmas. Food, football and shameless family feuds. We see the New York Giants got their gift two days early, don’t put the ball in the hands of your quarterback and you will win. And so as knowledge of a leaders inability is the best game plan for the Giants, the same message resonates in the latest Philip Hoffman film, Charlie Wilson’s War. Don’t be fooled by the star-studded ensemble, there is only one great performance here, with Hoffman’s ever-lovable ‘Fuck Off’ his hearts motto.
you just got a lot, so give a little
ADM, is a new Skateboard company based out of Boston Massachusetts and San Diego California. From the East coast to the West, they are a company eager to combine a team of great artists and philanthropy to progress the sport and youth community across the nation. They strive to recognize young artists like our founder Austin Myers. Furthermore they will donate a portion of our revenue to become a truly unique public skateboard company.
5% of all revenues from sales will go to drug awareness programs, skateboard park developments, and other positive non profits across the nation. Their goal is to donate $100,000.00 by end of 2009.
So get busy, skate and donate!
what you should have wished for
Urban Collectables, pre-burned by hand. Your kids get to know exactly how NY is going to look in the year 2076, they'll be prepared for any car bombs, forest fires or nuclear explosions should it hit before then. Buy them now at Chinnychinchin,
Random YouTube Search
As you know in some places today is Christmas, so today's random YouTube search word(s) were santa jesus.
Then I got distracted by all the links....
flippin time
Check out the Giant Flip Clock from little clock shop. Currently out of stock but you can pre-order for January, only $95.00
"Our Black Giant Wall Flip Clock will be the focal point of any room with its quiet flipping numbers and unique design reminiscent of years past. The clock measures a whopping 13" x 5" x 4" and is wall mountable, or it can rest on any flat surface such as a desk, table, or mantle. THe clock operates on one d-size battery, not included"
dewey cox sausage
So you missed Dewey Cox at the Knitting Factory, on Wednesday,, you can check out footage from the tour at www.coxacrossamerica.com, In the meantime here's the ad for his sausage. Walk Hard is opening soon, so why not a little Cox sausage advertisement?
bloody dark chocolate
Wunderland War, makers of vinyl toys shirts and prints, have made a little chocolate fun. A Full sized .45 made from over a half pound of chocolate, plus a postcard sized print packed in a custom box. This is limited to 25. On Sale Now! $10.00
a palestinian hustle
Here it is.
Think of a message that you would want to be displayed in Palestine.
Pay this guy above 30 euros.
He paints the message as accurately as possible.
He sends you three pictures of it on the border wall via email.
Or, he can send it to your friend.
Tadow! Reach international markets easily.
I kinda maybe paint NY
Another take on Milton Glaser's iconic I Heart NY logo, this t-shirt made by DachiWorld is a must have for any wannabe vandal.
time magazine's year in photo's
Training
Newly recruited female police officers practice with their rifles before a test on a shooting range in Pol-E Khumri, Afghanistan.
Check out 48 "photo's of the year" according to Time Magazine.
go buy now: aj fosik
The Annual All Star Hustlaz show opened at White Walls in San Francisco last week, among the standouts was this piece above, OG, by AJ Fosik. The sculpture is made out of enamel and wood and would hang perfectly on your wall, intimidating any intruder.
dan witz do not enter signs
Dan Witz is probably the most painterly of any street artists. Working since the 1980's he is able render his subjects lifelike and place them in spots that could easily be overlooked. Some of his recent work reappropriates Do Not Enter signs with visual elements. Luckily, editions of these signs can now be yours for purchase through his website. A nice touch to any establishment.
the second best accessory for the iphone
You just ordered yourself the iphone case, now you need a pimp looking pair of headphones, that work with the phone. V-moda, created these little gems. And as you know the apple headphones suck. V-moda offers hi-def sound, vibrant base, adjustable silicone fittings to fit your ear, rather than trying to jam the peanut M&M's in your ear., and they also look so much better. Comes with a one year warranty.
And the cost, $101.00 what does the extra dollar mean anyway?
the other end to williamsburg
I just saw this ad in this weeks Village Voice. A full page spot that promotes the rest of Williamsburg, aka the shop's that would have/used to be on Bedford but now they have been driven out by the high rents an Pan Asian restaurants. It may not apply for all the listings in this ad, but I can say it happened to one for sure! Anyway, if you ever wondered what's what in the great frontier surrounding Bedford check out the ad, and check out Grand St. Click on image for a larger view.
The Worlds best iphone accessory
I just placed my order after seeing this in person on a friends iphone. Cozip, a Korean base company created the perfect case. slim, "second skin". Plus one of the many draw backs from the "rubber" cases, besides the problem of getting it in and out of your pocket, the rubber cases tend to stretch. This beats all other iphone cases hands down. It comes in silver, black, pink, and white! The best thing, its cheaper than any of the goodyear cases they sell at the Apple store. Go buy it now.
kate moss thursday's
Kate Moss for the October cover of i-D Magazine. Topshop promotion