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Recycled Can Sculptures by Makaon
Japanese artist Makaon creates fantastic pop culture artworks using recycled cans.
“…Macaon used a healthy mixture of both recycled beer and soda cans. This is quite apparent in pieces like the Mario character, which looks to be crafted from mostly Coca-Cola cans with a mixture of both Coke zero and the classic good stuff. ”
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LaCie CloudBox
With cloud computing becoming ever more prevalent, we’re starting to see more and more cloud products aimed at personal users. The latest comes from LaCie, producer of some of the most innovative storage solutions, in the form of the LaCie CloudBox. Designed for ease of use, the CloudBox boasts a simple installation procedure; simply plug in the power and Ethernet cables and the box is ready to go. With its striking, almost monolithic design the CloudBox will fit in nicely with your iGadgets. Available in 1, 2 and 3 TB options, the CloudBox starts at $120 USD and goes up to $180 USD and can be purchased at LaCie’s online store.
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Conference of Cool.
Robert F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy.
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48 HOURS WITH THE SIDE STEPS QUINTET
Show some support to my little cousin back in New Zealand who has created a creating a music piece in 48 hours –
The Side Steps Quintet are of the Young, Gifted & Broke Label in Auckland, New Zealand.
Recently we took up the challenge of writing a piece of music in 48 hours, we then recorded it in Red Bull Studio then mixed, mastered it ourselves.
Oddly enough The Side Steps Quintet originally consisted of only two members, Si-Res & Dandruff-Dicky.
The Quintet grew organically to be true to it’s name over course of the last few months at regular live Improvisations led by the beats of the original 2 members thickened by each of their live instrumentation (Saxophone & Jazz Guitar.) & presented to the listener by Hone Be Good by way of free & written rhyme, using subtle microphone effects to compliment the musical style, usually accompanied by Tonga Vaea &/or Tyra Hammond to provide & an enchanting, honest & balanced Listening experience.
These live shows at times took place opening for the likes of Onra, Odissee & Dibiase.
From this foundation came the the opportunity to record the first installment of music by the quintet being Si-Res aka @Si_Res (Home Brew, Harbour City Electric Production), Dandruff-Dicky aka @Dandruffdicky (Home Brew, At Peace production), Tyra Hammond aka @TyraHammond (previously vocalist for The Open souls), Tonga Vaea aka @Tonga_Vaea (keys & trumpet for Home Brew, Three Houses Down & Oui groove) & Hone Be Good @Honebegood (MC/vocalist Oui Groove & the rest of the YG&B)
This project was a collaborative effort between the five members with the beat production by The Side Steps Quintet, Mixed by Dandruff-Dicky, Saxophone & Trumpet by Dandruff-Dicky & Tonga Vaea, Guitar by Si-Res, vocals written & recorded by Hone-Be-Good, Tonga Vaea & Tyra Hammond.
Below is a link to hear & download the music for free, secondly the group of artists we represent & lastly our Facebook.
http://www.thesidestepsquintet.bandcamp.com
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Jordy Smith surfing in Bali – Bending Colours
Bending Colours takes a distorted look at professional surfer Jordy Smith, changing the audience’s perspective on what form a surfing film can take. From an average school kid in South Africa to the professional world title threat he is today, this film tells the story of surfing prodigy, Jordy Smith.
Watch Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf075dxvhoM
Watch Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgp-VMqS6b4
Watch Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWWwf4m4F3Q
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Grizzly Bear: Yet Again
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Star Wars: Episode 7 Coming in 2015 as Disney Buys Lucasfilm
Disney has just confirmed that they will acquire George Lucas‘ Lucasfilm Ltd for $4.05 billion, in a deal that includes rights to the Star Wars franchise. Disney has scheduled Star Wars: Episode 7 for a 2015 release, with future movies to come every two to three years. Not much is known about what to expect from the films other than the fact that Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy will be executive producer on any forthcoming Star Wars movies, while George Lucas himself with serve as creative consultant.
“For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next,” said Lucas. “It’s now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I’ve always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime. I’m confident that with Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy, and having a new home within the Disney organization, Star Wars will certainly live on and flourish for many generations to come. Disney’s reach and experience give Lucasfilm the opportunity to blaze new trails in film, television, interactive media, theme parks, live entertainment, and consumer products.”
Technically in the new film should pick up after Star Wars: Episode 6 — Return Of The Jedi, the third film in the initial trilogy that came out in 1983. We can’t wait to see what comes of this.
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Incase EO Travel Collection
The EO Travel Collection from Incase has been custom designed for travelers who rely on technology. The best part about the collection is the butterfly design that opens flat for quick and easy airport security screening. This allows you to keep electronics fully protected as your bag passes through the scanner, and eliminates the hassle of moving your devices to security bins. Available now here.
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oki-ni Celebrates New Website by Launching Their Product Into the Stratosphere
oki-ni THE LAUNCH from oki-ni on Vimeo.
Oki-ni is one of the world’s leading online menswear portals and to celebrate the launch of their new website they’ve sent some of their latest and finest pieces into space.
“As part of THE LAUNCH we sent a selection of our product on a 2 hour round trip, firing it over 100,000 ft (just shy of 20 miles) into the stratosphere before returning it safely to earth.”
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Casio G-Shock GLS-100
G-Shock has released the new GLS-100 winter sport watch. Designed for winter sports, and the extreme elements that come with the territory, the watch makes use of some very rugged components to ensure that it keeps ticking away even as the mercury dips down to -20 degrees Celsius. A low temperature LCD will continue to display the time and date where a normal LCD would freeze. The watchband utilizes Cordura and synthetic leather, ensuring that the watch will always stay strapped on. Available in olive, khaki, matte black and white colorways, the GLS-100 will be available starting this month with a Japan release followed later by a global release. I’ll be picking one of these up before snowboard trip to Canada next year.
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Lockitron allows you to lock door with phone
Any smartphone can use Lockitron through its intuitive two-button app. With Lockitron you can instantly share access with your family and friends by entering their email address or phone number. Lockitron connects to the Internet thanks to built-in WiFi.
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