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PERFUME TO SWALLOW
2011-11-26 16:40:00 Synthetic biologist, Sheref Mansy, and Amsterdam-based artist, Lucy McRae, are giving pheromones a run for their money--literally! The two entrepreneurs are behind Swallowable Parfum--an ambitious cosmetic project that aims to produce capsules that can be metabolized into fragrance in accordance to the body's temperature, level of stress, and sexual arousal. More About: Science , Health , Creative , Cosmetic , Perfume
HAPPINESS, CREATIVITY AND EQUALITY
2011-11-25 05:40:00 American urban studies theorist, Richard Florida, explores the correlation between happiness, creativity, and equality in his latest piece for The Atlantic. According to his findings, a creative nation makes for happier people and less social inequality. Of course, this is the condensed version. You can read the entire article here. More About: Ideas , Health , Creative , Community , Happiness
BRUCE DAVIDSON'S SUBWAY PHOTOGRAPHY
2011-11-24 20:51:00 Presenting the photography of Bruce Davidson--a 35mm pioneer that sought to capture the underground soul of the New York City subway system of yesteryear. Raw, rugged, candid, and colorful, are just a few of the ways to describe this nostalgic body of work. Davidson's hardcover re-release of Subway ($49.95 USD) features these shots and more: More About: Books , History , Photography
CRAZY HORSE MONUMENT
2011-11-24 16:16:00 As Thanksgiving Day is being observed in North America today we thought it'd be refreshing to honor the legacy of the Native American Indian. The following is a mini-doc about the making of the Crazy Horse monument in South Dakota. Given the incredible injustice that was served to the native people, projects like this pay rightful due and honor America's original inhabitants. República respects! More About: Design , History , Film , Community , Documentary
SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES KILLS TIME
2011-11-23 20:16:00 Scandinavian Airlines has a neat way of helping frustrated travelers deal with flight delays and boredom--their very own Time Killer app. Developed with the help of creative agencies, SWE Advertising and JWT Stockholm, the app was designed to draw attention to SAS´ impressive punctuality and poke fun at flight delays via silly games like Spin the Hamster, Blow the Propeller, Hold That Thought and Follow The Footsteps. Funny stuff!
BURTON SNOWBOARDS X STAR WARS
2011-11-23 14:13:00 Considering that some portions of the Star Wars saga did take place in snow-laden locations, we guess it isn´t too much of a stretch to see the ever-popular classic film collaborate with snowboard company, Burton. Here´s what their 2012 mash-up line looks like--complete with official Star Wars-yellow font and a few more-than-recognizable characters: More About: Sports , Creative , Design , Film
90-FOOT SURF WAVE
2011-11-23 13:55:00 Renown waterman and surfer, Garrett McNamara, is in the record books. The brave rider successfully maneuvered his way down a 90-foot wave in Portugal --and it was all caught on camera! Quite the amazing feat, considering that the last record for largest wave was set by Mike Parsons at 77 feet. Insane! More About: Sports , Surf , Surfer , Foot
DJ SHADOW'S BORDER CROSSING
2011-11-22 17:46:00 California-born musician, DJ Shadow, has some strong opinions about Arizona's anti-immigration law. The renown producer teamed up with filmmaker Dean Fernando to produce this b-movie styled video from his latest album The Less You Know, The Better. We dig this. Fight the power! More About: Politics , Music , Creative , Government , California
RAYMAN ORIGINS [REVIEW]
2011-11-21 17:30:00 When Ubisoft announced Rayman: Raving Rabbids for the Nintendo Wii five years ago, I assumed it was a strategic move to take advantage of the console?s unique controls and rapidly expanding audience. While the move was certainly family friendly, it left many original Rayman fans wanting more. The series had morphed into the first of two disappointing mini-game collections and the future of the franchise looked dull at best. More About: Animation , Review , Xbox 360 , Videogames
SOUND OF ART SELECTS: AFRO SERIES 2
2011-11-21 16:45:00 Afro Series 2 Acrylic on Canvas (18" x 24") By Amanda Diva $450 USD "IT'S ALL IN YOUR MIND" - LEOPOLD, SOUND OF ART For further inquiry please contact submittosoa@gmail.com More About: Sound , Mind , Afro
UNICEF'S COLOR FUNDRAISER
2011-11-21 16:20:00 The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)and international paint company, Dulux, have partnered up to present a rather unique fundraising project. The "Own A Colour" campaign invites donors to name colors out of the 16.7 million colors that exist in the digital spectrum. The campaign aims to raise £16.7 million for UNICEF. More About: Creative , Design , Kids , Color , Community
MINUTE PHYSICS
2011-11-21 16:07:00 When 24 year-old Physicist, Henry Reich, became concerned about the poor state of science and education, he didn't just make an observation, he actually decided to put a theory to work. Reich believed that physics could be taught in a shorter more engaging manner, thus the creation of his YouTube series, Minute Physics. The popular (23,400+ views) clips break down several physics and science concepts with time-lapsed drawings and a detailed voice over, all in under one minute. Genius! More About: Videos , Science , Animation , Creative , Technology
AMBITION SNOWSKATES
2011-11-19 05:50:00 As Winter nears we thought it'd be cool to highlight the gnarly hybrid sport of snowskating. That's right, skateboarding on snow! What was once revered as dead-end pastime with no future, has recently gained some rather cool momentum thanks to Ambition Snowskates and their premiere video, Skrill Clinton. We don't care how many people sneer at the thought of snowskating, this right here is pretty amazing! More About: Sports , Hobby , Skateboarding , Snowboarding
LINUS HUI ORIGAMI
2011-11-19 05:04:00 Paper artist, Linus Hui, loves origami. So much that the Hong Kong-based creative spends his time manifesting beautifully ornate headdresses that he then adorns himself with and captures in self-portraits. Hui claims that he is so fascinated by the dichotomy between stiff paper and expressive skin that it inspires him to contrast the two. More About: Origami
DOMINICAN DREAM SCHOOL
2011-11-17 17:56:00 The Dominican Republic Education And Mentoring Project (DREAM Project) is a 501(c)3 based in Caberete, Puerto Plata that dedicates its mission to the impoverished children of the Caribbean island. Together with a team of teachers, trainers, and volunteers, the unique school is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by offering its students quality, early and continuing education. This regiment is comprised of an inclusive and sustainable curriculum that promotes critical thinking that is fostered by individual support. República salutes! More About: Kids , Travel , Cycle
JAPAN INVITES BLOGGERS
2011-11-17 14:09:00 In an effort to lure more international visitors, Japan 's national tourism agency is proposing a free trip campaign. The plan (currently being reviewed by Japanese lawmakers) would solicit travelers to visit the country for free in exchange for publicizing the trip on their blogs and other social media. If approved, the campaign may start accepting applicants as early as next April . Sign us up! More About: National , Tourism , Agency
LENTICULAR CLOUDS
2011-11-16 18:08:00 A lenticular cloud is what happens when Mother Nature decides to "exhale" from a mountain top. Think of it as the cloud version of a smoke ring, except these come from condensed moist air, not your tobacco (or ingredient of preference) pipe. Some of the more famous occurences of this phenomenon have taken place atop renown mountains like Fuji and Shasta. Take a look at these to see exactly what we mean: More About: Science , Smoke , Clouds , Ring
ECKO GRAFFITI TRUCKS
2011-11-16 17:56:00 Ecko Unltd. has tapped into its graffiti roots to help promote its new Canadian site. A campaign featuring French artists, 123Klan, helped the brand bomb an entire delivery truck amidst hundreds of on-lookers. The trucks then rode around the streets promoting both 123Klan (who collaborated on Ecko's Spring 2012 collection) and the new ShopEcko.ca. More About: Creative , Fashion , Advertising , Graffiti
HUMAN "FUELED" MOTORCYCLE
2011-11-15 17:59:00 Japanese toilet maker, TOTO, is taking sustainability to new heights (or depths, depending on how you look at it) thanks to a human "fueled" motorcycle campaign. The TOTO Green Challenge proposes to reduce CO2 emissions in bathrooms by 50% before 2017. One of the ways that the company is promoting this effort is by traveling Japan with the bio-fuel efficient bike and a few representatives that will educate locals about the "wasteful" cause. Brilliant! More About: Science , Education , Creative , Design , Technology
RITA INDIANA UNITES
2011-11-15 14:51:00 Dominican author/musician, Rita Indiana, has a knack for conveying powerful social commentary in very infectious (and effective) forms. Her latest video, Da Pa Lo Do, which roughly translates to "There's Enough For Both," takes on the controversial subject of Haitian/Dominican racial division. The visuals portray two young "soldiers" scurrying about the Caribbean countryside who are visited by a black-faced (in good taste) Virgin Mary (played by Rita) and reminded of their unified roots. Very powerful! More About: Politics , Ideas , Music , Creative , History
50 CENT SYNCS
2011-11-13 12:55:00 Following along the lines of the now ubiquitous Beats By Dre are the new Sync by 50 Cent and SMS Audio . Whilst some may be quick to dismiss these as just another celebrity endorsed product, the truth is that the flashy uni-body headphones feature on-board controls and a wireless adapter with the ability to broadcast a 50 ft signal for up to 4 simultaneous connections, something completely new for the portable audio market! No word yet on official release or price... More About: Music , Technology , Wireless , Market
MASSIVE WHEAT
2011-11-13 12:42:00 Prolific wheat paste artist, Gaia, shows us how big his skills get via Mutual Discrepancy--a filmed collaboration with fellow artist, NohJColey, made possible by Brooklyn Street Art and Espeis Outside. Check out the dynamic duo's victory dance too. Rock steady! More About: Wheat
THE HIP-HOP PREACHER
2011-11-11 17:52:00 Eric D. Thomas is the Hip-Hop Preacher. His dynamic approach to public speaking has gained him notoriety in the motivational circuit--everyone from Fortune 500 companies, universities, and inner-city youth programs, has sought out his work, and with good reason! Mr. Thomas is the product of a troubled adolescence that eventually led him to realizing his purpose: Attending college and incorporating the strategies and self-improvement exercises that he learned, in order to assist others in developing their own life plans." Here's an example of what he does: More About: Ideas , Education , Youth , Public Speaking
SIGNIFICANCE OF 11.11.11
2011-11-11 15:44:00 Given today's date: be it magical, superstitious, astrological, mathematical--we thought it'd be interesting to present some information behind the actual significance of 11.11.11. So here's a rather detailed article from 2012 Rising on the subject. Numerology, solar dynamics, frequency, human psychology, The Law of One... Really fascinating stuff! More About: Science , Ideas , History , Mathematics , Magic
SWORD IN THE [AFRICAN] STONE
2011-11-10 15:04:00 Way before Disney 's rendition of the Sword In The Stone story, the Ashanti Empire of West Africa buried its own sword courtesy of the tribe's first king, Komfo Anokye. As legend has it, the leader buried the relic and declared that the day anyone ever pulled it out would mark the end of the empire. It sits in the ground to this day! More About: Animation , History , Film
RED 3D PROJECTOR
2011-11-10 14:59:00 The digital cinema gods over at Red are releasing a 3D projector soon. The hype? Well, besides already being renown for superb devices, the few details that they've revealed so far are that the projector will incorporate a laser system and a passive 3D system, something that left Stephen Pizzo (Element Technica) speechless during a recent private demo. No word on a date yet, but we're guessing early 2012 if lucky. More About: Technology , Film , Demo , Digital , Projector
THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM [REVIEW]
2011-11-10 14:21:00 So, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim releases tomorrow (11.11.11) and it's pretty much the only thing that matters. Here's why: More About: Review , Videogames , Bethesda , Oblivion , Dragons
NIHALANI STREET TAPE
2011-11-09 20:52:00 Brooklyn-based street artist, Aakash Nihalani, uses a rather ordinary medium--fluorescent tape--to create some extraordinary art. He uses the "street tape" to make three-dimensional "additions" and reinterpretations of outdoor environments. The results are brilliant because, although the art doesn't physically deface any structures, it really encourages passerbys to reconsider the environment around them! More About: Creative , Street , Enviroment , Brooklyn , Outdoor
BROOKLYN TIPPING POINT
2011-11-09 14:27:00 Best-selling Canadian author, Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point), explores the financial factors behind the acquisition of the new Brooklyn Nets--a deal that involves much more than basketball, apparently. The article, published in September for Grantland, points out how factors like the recession, eminent domain, ambitious real estate plans, and wealthy politics are really what were at stake. More About: Politics , Sports , Real Estate , Jay-Z
A$AP ROCKY COVERS
More articles from this author:2011-11-08 19:18:00 Harlem Hip-Hop phenom, A$AP Rock y, and his crew were recently featured on Vice Magazine re-enacting the covers of some of their all-time favorite albums. The result is the following medley of classics like Enter The Wu-Tang, Paid In Full, Dynasty, Straight Outta Compton, among others. More About: Music , Magazines , Hip-hop , Rocky 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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