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Author Archives: Luke Norris
The Contras, Cocaine, and Covert Operations
An August, 1996, series in the San Jose Mercury News by reporter Gary Webb linked the origins of crack cocaine in California to the contras, a guerrilla force backed by the Reagan administration that attacked Nicaragua’s Sandinista government during the 1980s. Webb’s series, “The Dark Alliance,” has been the subject of intense media debate, and has focused attention on a foreign policy drug scandal that leaves many questions unanswered.
This electronic briefing book is compiled from declassified documents obtained by the National Security Archive, including the notebooks kept by NSC aide and Iran-contra figure Oliver North, electronic mail messages written by high-ranking Reagan administration officials, memos detailing the contra war effort, and FBI and DEA reports. The documents demonstrate official knowledge of drug operations, and collaboration with and protection of known drug traffickers. Court and hearing transcripts are also included.
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Benzi & DJ E-V: Reckless Wobbles Mixtape
Tracklist:
01. YNR & Drama Beats “Introduction”
02. Yelawolf “Daddy’s Lambo (Derek Allen ‘Mad Decent’ Remix)”
03. Waka Flocka Flame “Hard In The Paint (Crizzly Remix)”
04. XV & Wiz Khalifa “Gobstopper (Figure Remix)”
05. Ace Hood “Gon Get It (Styles Davis Edit)”
06. Juicy J “Who Da Neighbors (Doctor P Edit)”
07. Machine Gun Kelly & Waka Flacka Flame “Wild Boy (DJ E-V Remix)”
08. Jay-Z & Kanye West “I Can’t Stop (Benzi & DJA Edit)”
09. Avicii “Levels (Skrillex Remix)”
10. Dusty McFly “Im Out Here (Killah Kalam Remix)”
11. The Weeknd “Same Old Song (Paper Diamond Remix)”
12. Steve Aoki, Kid Cudi, & Travis Barker “Cudi The Kid”
13. Ray Jr “Sloppy (Killah Kalam Remix)”
14. Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, & Mord Fustang “Ballin (Mr. Vega Edit)”
15. Theophilus London “After Hours”
16. FKi, Iggy Azalea, Diplo, & Heroes N Villians “I Think She Ready”
17. Kid Sister “Hide N Seek (Styles & Complete Remix)”
18. Big Sean “Dance (A$$) (Boson Remix)”
19. Machine Gun Kelly & DUBO “Cleveland (Digiraatii Remix)”
20. Jay-Z & Kanye West “Paris (Caligula Remix)”
21. Wiz Khalifa “No Sleep (Gianni Marino Remix)
22. Lupe Fiasco & Ellie Goulding “Lightwork”
23. Calvin Harris “Feel So Close (Nero Remix)”
24. Dj Khaled & Drake “I’m On One (KillaGraham Remix)”
25. The KickDrums & GLC “Colors (Killah Kalam Remix)”
26. Silver Medallion & Shwayze “All I Ask (Benzi VIP Edit)”
27. Mike Posner & Rusko “Shut Up”
28. Master Shortie & Ed Sheeran “Gravity”
29. Kelly Rowland “Keep It Between Us (Secret Panda Society Remix)”
30. Drake & The Weeknd “Crew Love (Young L Remix)”
31. YelaWolf “Daddy’s Lambo (Terravita Remix)” (Bonus Track)
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Palikot’s Movement Protest
Members of the Polish opposition party Palikot’s Movement held up Guy Fawkes masks in the Sejm today to protest their government’s recent passage of the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). Classic!
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The Imperfect Star for Heineken by Eric Haze
Check out legendary street artist Eric Haze’s collaboration with Heineken, a limited edition pint glass set that brings together two iconic stars.
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A Cathedral Made from 55,000 LED Lights By Ben on Wed Feb 1 2012
A glowing cathedral like structure — dubbed the Luminarie De Cagna, was display at the 2012 Light Festival in Ghent, Belgium. “Soaring above the street at 91 feet high and using 55,000 LEDs to light up the night sky. The canopies and columns are created out of wood and the lights, and despite the jaw dropping light and color, the whole shebang only uses 20 kilowatts per hour of energy.”
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Eastbound & Down Season 3 Trailer
Get ready for an all new season of “Eastbound & Down”, premiering Sunday, February 19.
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Conference of Cool.
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Facebook Announces $5 Billion IPO
The time is ripe as Facebook announces a massive $5 billion USD IPO. There was little surprise as to if but rather when the most revolutionary start-up of our generation would make the leap into the public domain. The S-1 filing will as you imagine make many people extremely wealthy with founder Mark Zuckerberg leading the charge with his 28.2% stake, which based on a suggested $100 billion USD valuation by many accounts puts Zuckerberg’s wealth at over $28 billion. Other groups and personalities involved with large stakes include early 2005 investors Accel and partner Jim Breyer (11.4%), co-founder Dustin Moskovitz (7.6%), DST (5.4%) and Facebook’s first investor, Peter Thiel (2.5%). The 200-some page S-1 can be seen here. A point worth noting is that 12% of Facebook’s current revenues revolve around the juggernaut online gaming platform Zynga and much of their immediate business hinges on that relationship.
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Illustrations by Iv Orlov
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Nike Free Gym+
A lot of my girl mates that go to the gym will love these. The Nike Free Gym+ fits and feels like second-skin, but provides protection, additional cushioning, enhanced traction and complete natural flexibility. Ideal for the likes of yoga or training classes, the shoe features a split toe construction with extra traction on the big toe to allow stable barefoot-like gripping during even the most challenging single-leg moves and balances. It also uses instant comfort heel pads and arch support, and boasts an odor-absorbing lining derived from volcanic rock fibers. Worn barefoot, the Nike Free Gym weighs a minimal 5 oz., and is designed to provide comfort, traction, and a secure fit for maximum speed and reactivity.
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HK War Games: Death Adder United Forces
Last weekend I organised for 16 of the boys from HK to do a day session of War Games in Sai Kung. For those who don’t know what War Games is – it’s like skirmish but you use high powered BB-Guns. That includes pistols, machine-guns, sniper rifles. Pretty much any real gun they use in the army you can get the replica in BB (airsoft) form. The majority of guys had never done it before so they were blown away by how real it feels being out on the different maps some more jungle style and other close quarters urban layouts. And let me tell you when you cop one of the BB pellets to the body. It bloody hurts! There were some serious war wounds by the end of the 5 hour session and a few games got personal between mates. But all in good fun. After the positive feedback from the day I’m currently organising another day out in a few weeks time. Here’s a group photo we took of the group that I retouched to look more like an old war photo.
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Happy Birthday Takashi Murakami!!
I’ve been a long time fan of your work and the message behind your artwork for a long time. So I look forward to many more years of your work and collaborations to come.
Have a great day.
Regards,
Luke Norris
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Supra NYC Magic Film
NYC MAGIC: SUPRA IN THE CITY from SUPRA Footwear on Vimeo.
Send Ellington, Greco, Neen, Muska, Keelan Dadd, Spencer Hamilton, and the rest of the Supra squad out to NYC to stay in a loft right in the heart of the city for an entire month you just know with a skate crew like that. It’s like making magic in a cauldron.
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A 5 Year-Old Describes What She Sees Looking at Various Brand Logo
This is a great watch for anyone in the design or advertising industry. And it’s also kinda cute to hear her responses as well.
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2012 Acura NSX Super Bowl Commercial
Jerry Seinfeld is so excited about the new Acura NSX that he will stop at nothing to acquire the very first one.
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