Category Archives: CULTURE

The Revenge of Shinobi

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The classic Mega Drive 16-bit game – The Revenge of Shinobi

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Nike Snowboarding LunarENDOR Quickstrike

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Nike has a bit of fun with their latest snowboarding boot, the LunarENDOR QS. The boot has an array of 30 LEDs installed into the swoosh and at the press of a button you turn into a streak of light bombing down the mountain. The LunarENDOR also features external lace locks for easy and quick tightening, Flywire inner lacing, a 3D molded upper, three customizable levels of flexibility, and Lunarlon for cushioning and support.

Availlable Mid-December, $TBD

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Conference of Cool.

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Bonten Taro and Charlie Sheen.

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Jean-Claude Van Damme Epic Leg Split for Volvo Trucks

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A lot of auto ads run a disclaimer that the stunt was performed by professionals and viewers shouldn’t try this at home. You’d definitely be wise to take that advice with regards to this ad Volvo Trucks featuring action star Jean-Claude Van Damme.

In the ad, Van Damme does a stunt that is truly insane, involving an epic split between two Volvo trucks.

It’s not clear whether anyone will buy a Volvo after this — the ad is designed to show off the trucks’ Volvo Dynamic Steering — but I for one have newfound respect for JCVD, who, by the way, is 53 years old.

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Breathtaking Animal Photography

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Photo by Cristopher Swann

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Photo by Etienne Francey

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Photo by Richard Peters

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Photo by Julie Larsen Maher

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Photo by Fedorenko Gennady

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Photo by David Doubilet

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Photo by Chad Cocking

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Photo by Roman Shmakov

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Photo by Yves Adams

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Photo by David Lazar

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Photo by Ian Sane

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Photo by Emmanuel Keller

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Photo by George Probst

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Photo by Vincent Musi

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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez

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Photo by Andrew Tallon

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Breathtaking photos that capture different animals in places around the world.

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Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley (1993)

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Dark Horse Comics piggybacking off of the moderate success of a series of commercials featuring Godzilla and Charles Barkley playing basketball against each other, Dark Horse decided to adapt the premise into comic book form.

The result is one of the most ludicrous stories ever to be printed in a comic. But what’s even more bizarre is the fact that Barkley was actually portrayed as being the same height as Godzilla.

Barkley cheats unapologetically. While to the right we see Matthew and his grandfather watching the game alongside Jack Nicholson, Rush Limbaugh and Bill Cosby.

Either way, I want it on a tee!

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Common: I Want You Featuring WILL.I.AM (Kaytranada Edition)

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Octovo Off Map

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Provenance from Octovo on Vimeo.

The story behind Octovo –

We are excited to present this first Off Map collaboration with photographer and filmmaker Wes Sumner. We started the Off Map project as a way to produce creative expressions of travel – and to remind ourselves of what can make travel so worthwhile in the first place. Through his short film, Provenance, Wes has taken the Off Map premise and made it personal and beautiful.

Why did you decide to shoot at Lake Moraine?

I’m from Florida. It’s flat and it’s hot there so naturally I was drawn to the complete opposite of home. Years ago I remember seeing a photo of a glacier lake surrounded by white peaks and instantly knew I had to go see this for myself. After doing some research I figured out it was Lake Moraine and immediately added it to my very long list of ‘places to go’.

When Matt from Octovo and I first discussed this project, some of the ideas floating around made a natural connection to that place. As the work progressed, we spoke about possible locations, and remarkably we were both thinking of Banff. It was settled instantly.

How does this place connect with Off Map?

I think there is something special about locations like this. It’s about 3hrs from Calgary, so for locals it’s an easy weekend getaway. It’s also a National Park, so for many it’s a once in a lifetime pilgrimage. Either scenario, it’s a place that sort of forces me to appreciate time, resources, and environment. People who go there gain a hunger for being fully engaged with such a wild and rich place, and that’s something that speaks to me and reflects what I think Octovo is focused on too.

How do you approach film projects – what experiences do you draw from?

I entered College as a film major, and the first thing you take is a film history class. I think that instilled a refinement of my own eye. There’s a way I naturally see things, and I think it has been polished over the years by experiences, whether they were good or bad. When starting something I get excited about creating beautiful images and that’s where my mind goes first. Then I switch gears and concentrate on the story. If the story doesn’t connect, then it will not have reached it’s full potential.

How did the story come to be?

It all revolves around old photos and family connections. When I was a young kid, I remember finding old black and white photographs, faded and discolored. Most were distant relatives that I had never heard of, but I loved the images regardless. As an adult I now have a better understanding of the lives inside those photos. I have one of my grandfather, possibly in his early 20s in a military uniform leaning against a motorcycle. When I first saw this I enjoyed how it looked, but now I understand who he was in that photo, where he was in his life and it has a lot more meaning to me. So I tried to translate my feelings about this family connection into a film about using travel to bridge a gap spanning the many years between different lives.

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Conference of Cool.

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Bob Dylan and Robert De Niro.

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NOWHERE / A Bathing Ape Present: BAPELAND Exhibition Recap

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NOWHERE and A Bathing Ape present “BAPELAND,” an exhibition held in NIGO‘s former home and studio in Tokyo. Considered the heart and soul of the brand, NIGO’s former studio served as a repository for the vast trove pop-culture pieces the designer has accrued throughout his life. For the brand’s 20th anniversary, it has decided to open up the studio to let fans get a closer look at this treasure chest of good. The exhibition includes iconic BAPE pieces, cars, furniture, art, jewelry and much more. “BAPELAND” is running from now until November 24 in Tokyo so if you happen to be in the area, be sure to check it out.

BAPELAND
Opening Hours: 11:30 to 19:30
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 2-28-12 Jingu-mae
Japan

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Nike Huarache LE: size? World Exclusive

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In time for the holiday season, size? team up with Nike for another special release of the Huarache LE. Available on November 15 via the size?

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Brabus Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Joins Dubai Police Fleet

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For the Dubai Motor Show, the local Police have debuted their own Brabus B63-S 700 Widestar Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG as a new addition to their fleet. The Brabus B63-S 700 Widestar is a tuned version of the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG that has been modified to give 700 horsepower, enabling it to do 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds and reach speeds of up to 149 mph. A wide body kit and 23-inch wheels adds to the mean look of the police car, with plans for the SUV to promote the “Tune it! Safe!” campaign encouraging drivers to modify their cars legally and safely. The Brabus B63-S 700 Widestar joins the ever-growing fleet of Dubai Police cars including a Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin One-77 and a Bugatti Veyron.

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Escape.

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Conrad Bali Resort.

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Hand Painted Helmets from BMD Private Collection

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Cool free hand typography and graphics by BMD Design. Any rider should be thrilled at the idea of having something this cool and unique.

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Snap!

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Get Driftin’ With Razor’s Crazy Cart

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You may remember Razor as the company behind all those silver scooters that popped up on your block a decade ago. Razor is still around and pumping out vehicular fun of all shapes and sizes, including a 55-pound drifting machine called the Crazy Cart that looks fantastically fun.

The Crazy Cart can reach speeds of up to 12 mph, and you can go for about 40 minutes on its two rechargeable 12V batteries. It features “variable speed foot pedal acceleration,” but has no brake — the better for drifting, yo. To that effect, it has 360-degree steering and a drift bar for managing spins, drifts, and cornering. It’s got two driving modes: “go-kart mode” for normal driving, and “crazy cart mode” for drifting.

Unfortunately, it’s designed more for older kids than adults, although if you weigh less than its 140-pound weight limit, you may be able to safely squeeze in. You can check out the video below for the sort of go kart-level The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift action it delivers.

The Crazy Cart is $400 from Toys “R” Us.

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Long shadow love: iOS 7 Icons Redesign by Sanat Rath

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Sanat Rath explored the use of Long shadows on iOS 7 icons. A fact about long shadows icon is that you have to get rid of all transparencies. Overlapping transparent content jumble up the view and reduce the impact of the shadows.

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Terry Urban: TRPL BLACK Summer Mixtape

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Terry Urban teams up with Moscow clothing brand Ziq & Yoni to bring you the TRPL BLACK Summer Mixtape.

Track list:

Cestladore – Still High
Pimp C – Pourin Up
Skeugh – Grapes
Jeremih – All The Time (Funkystepz Bass Mix)
A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP
A$AP Ferg – Persian White
A$AP Mob feat. Flatbush Zombies – Bath Salt
Shadow Dancer – Parallax
Giorgio Moroder – Chase
Julio Bashmore – Au Seve
The xx – Angles (Bodhi Remix)
XXYYXX – About You
Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas Feat. Iggy Azalea – Beat Down
Diplo feat. Lazerdisk Party Sex – Set It Off (TWRK Remix)
Terry Urban – Summatime
Vinny Cha$e – Harlem Roses
Danny Brown – Grown Up
Black Marble – Pretender
Future Islands – Vireo’s Eye
Kid Cudi feat. King Chip & A$AP Rocky – Brothers
Flosstradamus – Rollup (Baauer Remix)
Bro Safari – Scumbag
Bone – Mo Murda
Miguel – Do You (Cashmere Cat Remix)
Kid Cudi feat. King Chip – Just What I Am

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Stay True.

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Food for thought.

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