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Flower Power

2011-10-02T07:58:00.007-04:00

The Singapore Botanical Garden is not the type of thing I normally get excited about. But after several people told me it was worthwhile and reading several recommendations online , it was my first destination last weekend.I am, relatively speaking, a fan of public parks and open green spaces. I appreciate nature and enjoy the tranquility and magical design of our world. I am also a big fan of

3 Min in Bali

2011-09-23T04:53:00.007-04:00

Before coming to Shanghai I stopped over in Bali for some meetings. We stayed at this great hotel. The weather was wonderful but unfortinately I spent the majority of my time in conference rooms.Dinners where fun and I met some wonderful folks, however these pictures represent the bulk of my time in the sun. I did however make a point to swim in the Pacific. It was salty and very similar to the

Weekend Won

2011-09-18T07:10:00.007-04:00

On Thursday I started to feel shitty. On Friday the feeling got worse. It was the flu - AKA, the 'Chinese Flu', AKA - "welcome to China - you're sick".... FUCK... Really???On Friday night it hits like a ton of bricks; sweats, aches, cough, congestion... being sicks sucks. Being sick in another country sucks even more.A few lessons learned however (CHINA FACT):1) Get a VPN so you can watch

Eastern Days

2011-09-16T03:51:00.003-04:00

I recently moved to Shanghai for work on a temporary basis. I'll be here through the end of the year. In the spirit of sharing, which is the purpose of this blog, I thought i'd shift gears from random cultural internet items of note, and focus my attention on random and interesting Chinese items of note....So... My first observation.... The below images represent one aspect of Shanghai and China.

Summer is here. Break out the Yellow Bat!

2011-06-20T14:47:00.003-04:00

Really interesting article on the history of the wiffle ball (and bat)..."What do you need? You need a Wiffle Ball, a bat, and another kid to play with," said David J. Mullany. "And really that's it."

Proof that the internet is awesome

2011-06-15T14:56:00.003-04:00

tremendous website of random and historical photos and miscellaneous articles...

Competition?

2011-06-14T14:23:00.000-04:00

Good Trade (for fans) - MMJ's new track for your email!

2011-04-13T08:12:00.001-04:00

Fat Possom - strong first part of '11

2011-03-25T09:46:00.004-04:00

three really great new releases.. Smith Westerns, Crocodiles and Tennis.here are the videos.Tennis - Pigeon from Scott Laidlaw on Vimeo.

I am America. I am a Pickup Truck.

2011-03-17T17:27:00.000-04:00

Winning

2011-03-09T17:03:00.001-05:00

Slow Start to 2011 - here's a video

2011-02-11T10:58:00.002-05:00

Interesting Tumblr's

2010-11-02T15:05:00.003-04:00

Here are two very cool Tumblr blogs on relatively random subjects. From a good list of 10 from Flavorwire.Pretty ColorsRock Glasses

Mashed Up Album Art

2010-10-22T16:18:00.005-04:00

Randomly typed this into Google and ran across this site... Thought it was worth sharing...here is the artists story:A little while ago I put a bunch of Wu-Tang (both group and solo) albums on my computer. 21 of them, in fact. I inherited some mild OCD from my mom, and as anyone who has seen my iTunes can attest to, it manifests itself in weird ways. I need to have decent-quality album art for

20 Years of Ninja Tune

2010-10-05T16:11:00.004-04:00

Ninja Tune. Perhaps the label behind more CD's in my college collection than any other. Earth Rise remains to this day, on heavy rotation. From flavorwire, here are some video's a quick overview of the 20th anniversary box set."Including six CDs, six 7-inches, two posters, and a hardcover edition of the retrospective book Ninja Tune: 20 Years Of Beats & Pieces, the Ninja Tune XX box is a

Murakami @ Versailles

2010-09-18T10:28:00.007-04:00

Just got back from France, but with over 2,500 pics taken, I'm still sorting through everything. However, here are some highlights from Versailles!#flickr_badge_source_txt {padding:0; font: 11px Arial, Helvetica, Sans serif; color:#666666;}#flickr_badge_icon {display:block !important; margin:0 !important; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;}#flickr_icon_td {

New Black Angels Descends on NYC

2010-08-16T07:38:00.002-04:00

One of my favorite bands has an new album coming out and a show in November here in NYC....Check out the latest new tracks: Bad Vibrations by The Black AngelsTrust me - these guys rock in a serious way!

Summer Sounds - Sonny & the Sunsets

2010-07-26T08:32:00.003-04:00

Great summer beach music - I suspect this will be blowing up in August when the heat hits... Ummm... The heat already hit in July, so go get this...

The Vader Project

2010-07-08T10:44:00.011-04:00

Check it out - 100 custom vader helmets by some of todays top urban artists.... Here's the link: The Vader ProjectArtists include: Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Paul Frank, Ron English, Jeff Soto, Frank Kozik, Buffmaster and more...

World Cup - Extreme Vuvuzela

2010-06-25T10:59:00.003-04:00

Hyundai is celebrating its official World Cup sponsorship with this 144-foot vuvuzela that was unveiled as the soccer tourney kicked off.

Sounds of Summer pt.2 - Ode to Billy

2010-06-19T05:48:00.015-04:00

Put together a mix for my good friend Bill. Went back deep into the crates to dig out some of that '90's metal that helped me through some tough years. Music to keep you sane. Back then it sounded hard core - today you might here it on the alternative rock station.... Anyway, here are some highlights from that time... Enjoy. Mix2 Billy's Metal 2 by ceboTrack - ARTIST - AlbumMilk (Ode to

Fashionable Star Wars????

2010-06-18T12:22:00.004-04:00

You have to be kidding! Images from John Woo, a designer and illustrator from Hong Kong. Original link.

Mix # 1 - sounds of summer pt. 1

2010-06-12T08:29:00.002-04:00

Here's our first mix... An eclectic selection of tracks for the car or ipod. Enjoy.More summertime mixes to come. Mix #1 5.27.10 by cebo Track - ARTIST - AlbumBack and Forth - UNKLE - Never NeverlandBe My Lover - ALICE COOPER - KillerSummertime Clothes - ANIMAL COLLECTIVE - Self TitledThis Whole World - THE BEACH BOYS - SunflowerHave You Come To Realise - THE KLEPTONES - Yoshimi battles

Summer Music Festival Line-Up

2010-05-24T16:41:00.006-04:00

Flavorpill

Obey This - Last Show @ Deitch

2010-05-15T19:01:00.003-04:00

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Where Are You Now (advertising)

2010-05-15T08:18:00.004-04:00

1979. It was a good year. And while perusing a booklet called 'Remember When', I ran across an amazing advertisement. Amazing because;1) Its for SPAM - I didn't even know they advertised2) The sexual innuendo is so over the top, yet remains somehow..... acceptable???First off - what a headline!And why can't they write copy like this anymore; (regarding their T-Shirt) "If you've got an eye for

Midlife For Gen X

2010-05-12T06:48:00.003-04:00

Gen X. Are we really the generation of "smoke weed, argue about Theory, sleep with one another’s girlfriends and boyfriends and wonder what was going to happen next"?In a recent NYTimes OpEd, thats exactly how several new film makers describe us.... Disappointing. Maybe. Accurate - my wife and family think so...So what does that mean for us - are we really the generations of do nothings? Is that

Whats on heavy rotation - Richard Hawley

2010-04-26T17:07:00.003-04:00

A British crooner, I first heard Richard Hawley when I saw Banksy's 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' - his song 'Tonight the Streets are Ours' - see previous post. I think he's somewhere between Orbison or Elvis but modern.. Either way - I'm diggin' it... Here some recent video's.

'Exit Through The Gift Shop' - nice work

2010-04-20T07:55:00.004-04:00

A great commentary about how art tries to brainwash us into believing the hype. Nice job bringing us back down to earth Banksy.... Funny, honest and interesting. A great art film, even if you hate Graffiti.

The Huf Haus (can modular building be cool?)

2010-04-13T10:09:00.003-04:00

A Green house, well designed, under $500K..... Now available in the US! From inhabit.com....From Bauhaus to HUF HAUS: Energy Efficient Prefab Homes by Cameron Scott, 04/09/10 German company HUF HAUS is offering gorgeous green houses to the masses by bringing Bauhaus style to factory-made green homes. The company’s signature

Smashing Watermelons

2010-03-30T09:03:00.002-04:00

Mashup of Stephan Hawking and crazy lucho libre type slow-mo video... Interesting combination - maybe......Thanks SDL for the spot.

Snookered on repeat

2010-03-23T10:16:00.002-04:00

Feel the beat!

166 Million???

2010-03-07T07:22:00.004-05:00

Apparently this is the most viewed video ever on YouTube... Not sure how I missed this... I watched it - kinda funny. Watched it again, funnier. I think there's something a little surreal and it definitely doesn't hurt that the kid has a British accent.

If Monsters Come To Get Me......

2010-03-07T07:17:00.001-05:00

Will Farrell Rocks the White House!

2010-03-04T07:45:00.003-05:00

Amazing talent. Very funny. Whether you agree with the issue or not, you can't help but laugh either - at least i couldn't... Funny or Die's Presidential Reunion from Will Ferrell

Model Building - Sometimes Cool

2010-02-24T15:18:00.002-05:00

Is it the retro cars? The detailed craftsmanship? The detailed lighting or snappy photography? Perhaps its the combination, but either way, they're a ton of fun... See the full range of photo's here.

Random Aawesomeness pt II - 'Move Your Head'

2010-02-22T14:41:00.002-05:00

I've been waiting to see how someone could take this new idea of chatroullete and do something with it... Well - here's a video from December of '09.... Whats almost more amazing is, it doesn't require any middle fingers or requests to 'show us your tits'.....

The awesomeness of randomness

2010-02-10T15:34:00.002-05:00

Two interesting sites about randomness..The first is a site of static photographs trolled from throughout the internet (here).The second is random video chatting site called ChatRoullet - interesting article about it here.What is it about watching strangers that keeps us so captivated?

"Shit (his) Dad Says" - hilarious and true

2010-02-06T09:08:00.002-05:00

here's the story: the son's name is Justin. "I'm 29. I live with my 74-year-old dad. He is awesome. I just write down shit that he says." Some highlights:""Don't mess with him...Trust me, you don't fuck with a man that sleeps next to a woman he never screws. They're unpredictable.""Fine, let’s take a vote. Who wants fish for dinner?...Yeah, democracy ain’t so fun when it fucks you, huh?”"No,

Wrap it up!

2010-02-03T14:07:00.001-05:00

Those damn French! So clever and so up front about sex...from TBWA Paris

Transport your way out

2010-02-02T15:43:00.001-05:00

See how guys in Argentina get out of heading home to the lady....lol.

Enter The Magical Mystery Chambers - Really Good

2010-01-28T20:32:00.005-05:00

Super nice mix. Some parts are less Beatles than others, but it all works together and compliment the Wu very well...From the NYTimes Interview with the artist: “Uzi (Pinky Ring)” has got a lot of samples on it. There’s “Glass Onion,” then it went to an Arif Mardin version of “Glass Onion,” then when Ghostface comes in it goes to “Getting Better,” then RZA comes in and it’s a Ramsey Lewis version

Top 10 Bullship Professsions

2010-01-27T15:03:00.002-05:00

1. Career Counselors: If they knew anything they'd find themselves better jobs. 2. Clergymen: God-bothering bullies masquerading as holy men. 3. Psychotherapists: Practitioners of the world's most advanced form of pseudoscience. 4. Politicians: Insufferable egotists pretending to be "public servants." 5. Branding Consultants: Why didn't I think of this scam? 6. Art Critics: Thankfully, no

A Moment In Time

2009-12-18T17:59:00.001-05:00

Dead At Last

2009-10-26T12:16:00.002-04:00

Witnessed my first Grateful Dead concert - kinda... Was not the full team, but Rat Dog, Bob Weirs band... It was a Saturday show and with old friends and new, we sang, we drank, we.... well, we conquered... Overall, a great experience. Looking forward to future shows! Enjoy this highlight.

Evolution... From a skateboard to a bike. 20 years later.

2009-10-20T11:55:00.005-04:00

Very cool video of an urban biker in the UK... What i find most interesting is that a majority of the tricks are evolved from things kids where doing on skateboards almost 20 years ago... Either way - amazing how far biking has come....Check out this link to see the classic videos that inspired this kid...Thank you JF for sharing!

A Marshmellow Life

2009-10-18T10:22:00.001-04:00

NYC Nutworks....

2009-09-18T09:49:00.003-04:00

A very funny new blog that tracks wireless networks around the city. It confirms both the creativity of New Yorkers as well as some their more deviant fetish's... In addition, there are some nice snarky comments that help bring a smile to your face... Enjoy!

Stormtroopers on vacation

2009-09-12T14:12:00.003-04:00

A very fun collection of Photo's from Stefan(?) - I guess he's French??? Anyway - really fun, especially if you're into star wars... kind of surreal - some are better than others. But overall, a nice trip through the imagination of a stormtroopers. see all of them here....

Skateboarding Video's from the Past

2009-08-25T14:18:00.003-04:00

Recently found a great site that has compiled all those classic skateboarding video's from my past in one place. Perhaps not the most creative name, but still a good site - its called skatevideosite.In the spirit of reliving the past, here is one of my favorites - the 'Falling Down' video from 101.... Love the pants and damn - thats a young eric koston!

The Complex Soundboard: Click On It!

2009-08-13T15:53:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Matty P, an old high school friend for pointing this out ...

Your Wonderful Brain

2009-08-06T14:40:00.003-04:00

Or am I lying..... Fun Errol Morris interview about the difference between lying and deceiving... I myself am more of a deceiver than a Liar - never could keep a straight face... But either way, great article and it reminds me how much I enjoy magic... Somethings never get old... Enjoy this video from Magician (and Morris friend) Jerry Andrus...

Blazed and Confused - Snoop re-writes ol' Heini commercial

2009-07-15T12:46:00.000-04:00

The Boosh are coming - The Boosh are here!!!

2009-07-13T13:47:00.003-04:00

div#main{overflow:visible;}The Mighty Boosh, a wonderful cult BBC comedy sketch team has finally arrived in the US on Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network.We've recognized these guys previously - we're huge fans of old Gregg and can't wait to set the DVR so we can finally see them on the big screen.So buckle up, and get ready for some tripped out and hilarious TV.

My own polaroid!

2009-07-10T13:49:00.004-04:00

The NYTimes story regarding instant photo's and the evolution of cell phone photography continues. And this time, yours truly is part of the story.... Of over 1,500 photo's submitted, one of mine was chosen to be featured on NYTimes.com - see it here.Needless, to say - I'm very excited.... My first published image! Excited but not about to quit the day job yet......

From Polaroids to Iphones

2009-07-01T09:04:00.007-04:00

This next installment in a series on photography the New York Times is exploring - cell phone photography appears to be today's Polaroid. While the photo's lack the grainy almost hazy color, their candid nature and off-beat locale's make for an interesting comparison.The Times highlighted the images of "Shawn Rocco, 37, is a professional photographer. He shoots a Motorola E815."Check back later

Rafiqi’s Tries To Intimidate New Mexican Cart From 49th Street

2009-06-03T13:51:00.002-04:00

How can you compete with a headline like that? Saw this article in today's NYTimes and decided to do my own research prior to getting lunch. What I found near my office, the above headline and a link to some tasty Mexican.Who knew it was so rough and tumble out on the streets - see the full article about the beef between the two vendors here.

Paris, 1978 - going 140mph!

2009-06-01T16:36:00.004-04:00

Amazing piece of film - received the below note in an email this morning - AWESOME!On an August morning in 1978, French filmmaker Claude Lelouch mounted a gyro-stabilized camera to the bumper of a Ferrari 275 GTB and had a friend, a professional Formula 1 racer, drive at breakneck speed through the heart of Paris early in the morning . The film was limited for technical reasons to 10 minutes;

Po, po, po, Polaroid Pictures - world wide!

2009-05-29T13:08:00.002-04:00

Awesome article from the NYTimes where they spotlight some great Polaroid's from the around the globe.We love the Polaroid and can't wait till new film becomes available again. There's just something to that soft, grainy color that reminds me of simpler times.... And the magic of watching the image miraculously appear!See some old posts about other creative ways Polaroids have been used.

The Tap is Back - Unwigged & Unplugged

2009-05-20T18:46:00.003-04:00

While the original Spinal Tap was over the top, I must be honest - these guys are looking like they're a littl over the hill. None the less, great news to see that even 25 years later they can still hit the road like champs....Still no drummer?Read more about the tour here.

Bouncing. Balls.

2009-05-16T08:06:00.001-04:00

Awesome video - check the editing technique! Oh, and the music's not bad either... hehe.

Party Party for the two year olds

2009-05-16T07:40:00.003-04:00

Awesomely creative - totally bizarre. Yo Gabba Gabba is so much fun, it almost makes you wanna run out and have kids.... Check out this video to get a sense of the wackiness and check out their site to see even more fun video's and cool gizmo's.

80's Mouse - no cat

2009-05-06T16:01:00.001-04:00

Fun mouse, fun.learn more here.

Photo of the Day

2009-04-30T07:55:00.002-04:00

By chance I stumbled upon this site and this first photo caught my eye. Topical, well taken, interesting.... All the things I look for in an image. Nice... The site has others that just as interesting - if you have a few minutes, take a look.

An Artful Sandwich

2009-04-28T10:11:00.003-04:00

Katz Deli: Corned Beef, Mustard, on RyeTwo slices of bread, meat, veggies (optional), cheese (optional) and dressing... Five (or less) simple ingredients, infinite combination's... One sandwichologist has taken this passion and documented the visual impression these creations deliver, prior to filling the tummy.Enjoy Scandwiches and then go out and enjoy the real thing.

Hipster Heaven (or Hell)

2009-04-28T10:06:00.004-04:00

Tired of that crowded L train - well take solace you're not the only one slightly annoyed by the plethora of lame ass, stinky, indie hippies...Check out this site - especially the comments section... Light fun and clever.Caption for this pic reads...“I wish for…more allowance!”

An amazing ability to say nothing - and make you smile

2009-04-16T16:31:00.002-04:00

John Madden - say his name and you know we're talking about football. Yesterday, he confirmed he is retiring from his position a broadcaster - we will miss him.Few people have the ability to say almost nothing while talking and keeping you entertained - John was truly gifted.Good luck!

Wacko - Jack-O - Capt. Insain-O

2009-04-13T23:30:00.002-04:00

The king of pop has been on a downward spiral for years. Now you too, can own a piece of insanity.... here.Find the piece of bronze that's been rubbed the most.....

More Spike - Getting Wild

2009-04-04T08:25:00.001-04:00

From one of the alltime bests children's classics - Spike Jonze is taking a stab at brining to life "where the wild things are" - good look. Based on the preview, looks promising.

Jumping Back In

2009-04-04T08:19:00.001-04:00

new skate video from Spike Jonze - pretty cool. Will try and post some of the classics from back in the day shortly.enjoy. trying to get back.

The old man is back - just in time for the down times

2009-03-01T14:43:00.003-05:00

You and I aren't the only ones going through closets looking for things to sell and additional ways to scrape together some coin. And while the bankers may have robbed our accounts - at least it wasn't our lovers who emptied our pockets...The only good news - well, all this bad luck has put old Leonard Cohen back on the road. Sorry Leonard - tough for you but great for all of America which hasn't

Poosh, poosh in the (Mighty) Boosh - with Old Gregg

2009-02-02T21:16:00.003-05:00

I'm not sure what this is - but I do know its strange, funny and unique. Feels like Frank Zappa meets fraggle rock, with a little broken lizard/Upright Citizen's Brigade thrown in and lots of quirky British accents. For some reason I think it might mesh well with Black Moth Super Rainbow....... Mashup idea?? Lots of psychedlia and good times.....Either way, check out Old Gregg - and tell me you

We're back.... Back in the sadlle again.....

2009-01-06T18:47:00.001-05:00

Happy 2009! While the doom and gloom of the new years seems to be spreading faster than the black death in medieval Europe, get prepared for belt tightening and more great news on the horizon.In an effort to warm everyone up - check out this fun online game that helps to impress the fact that doing good, helping others and being genuine does not always pay off... We may have left the era of greed

Can you hear the 'Thunder, Thunder, Thundercats.... Hooooo!'

2008-12-22T15:25:00.002-05:00

Great fan made trailor of a Thundercats movie.... It's amazing what they can do with technology... As reported by NYMag here, its not actually real.... but super fun none the less.

A Hard Case.......

2008-12-09T13:50:00.003-05:00

UPDATE: This video has been removed at the request of EMI due to copyright issues. Interesting use of the law - post video's when profitable, remove video's when a liability.... I guess you can have your cake and eat it too.....-----------------------As recently reported, Joe Satriani is filing suit agains Coldplay for plagerism... And while these types of suits are typically difficult to prove,

The Master of Space and Time - Leon Russell

2008-12-01T12:44:00.008-05:00

What a way to end the Thanksgiving weekend - with two hours of rocking Leon Russell.... If you haven't heard of him, or if you thought he was dead, let me stop and say; no he's very much alive and rocking - so listen up!We saw Leon up in Norwalk Connecticut at a very cool, refurbished country playhouse called the Infinity Theatre. It felt like we we're going back in time (and looking around at

Kill Your Television (ignore all the plaid shirts)

2008-11-21T12:44:00.002-05:00

While the clothes in this video may look dated, the message remains the same - turn of the TV, you'll be happier.... Recent data from a NYTimes article suggests "Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers — but they don’t spend a lot of time watching television."

Not so bright in this morning light

2008-11-18T09:24:00.004-05:00

It was a long evening. Too long in fact - and while I share some of the blame (don't believe everything you read/hear/are told), I continue to wonder why no one can put on a good show anymore. Here a few questions to think about.1) Why can't a venue ever post the actual time a band will go on? Originally it says 7pm. When I arrive they say 9pm. They actually go on at 11pm.2) Why can't opening

Get your sex bomb on down in the living room

2008-11-15T08:39:00.003-05:00

And that living room is Bill's - Bill Saxton the man with the Sax.I had the pleasure of seeing Bill a few weeks back and what an evening. Great music - great crowd. Awesome. He's even on MySpace and check out the review below...Enjoy and thanks Mart-nitski for the heads up on this hidden gem.Frommer's ReviewImagine hearing great live jazz in your living room. That's about as close as what you

“Como Se Dice…Como Se llama? (OBAMA, OBAMA)”

2008-11-07T16:50:00.001-05:00

It's been 48hrs - OMG this is amazing! Get the lyrics and MP3 here.

Interesting Evolution

2008-10-30T16:49:00.000-04:00

Big Package. Little Box.

2008-10-25T10:59:00.003-04:00

What in the world do people do in New York - and hasn't anyone been reading the news? I thought the world was coming apart at the seems. Apparently the folks at The Box in Manhattans lower east side didn't get the memo.In fact, at a recent birthday party on a tuesday night, I was surprised to find the place empty at 11pm. Damn, I thought - this place must be on the decline (its actually been open

The trailer you won't see on TV

2008-10-16T14:53:00.001-04:00

Two of my favorite past times - Star Wars and Porn.....

A bit of a Beck handed compliment.....

2008-10-09T11:21:00.005-04:00

Last nights concert at the United Palace Theater (which is an amazing venue, visually), was a little disappointing. Despite arriving late and missing the opening act MGMT, I held out hope that the evenings entertainment would more than makeup for my tardiness.... Needless to say, it didn't.While Beck was ok, and the band looked the part, the overall sound was not good. You couldn't make out the

Unfortinately, its not a game....

2008-09-29T12:32:00.006-04:00

Wall Street seems to have dropped the ball.... Again.... Check out these video games from 1987. I can only imagine what the folks at today's publishers will come up with ...Grand Theft Auto meets Gordon Gekko? The both share the same proposition - "Greed is Good" (until the bottom drops out)....

dirty Diesel - so clever in the edit studio...

2008-09-25T15:43:00.003-04:00

Diesel SFW XXXby svenstar07The folks at Diesel are throwing some parties around the world - in case you missed that part of the video. If this video is any indication, they should be pretty wild... Always ones to be pushing the envelope as well as everyone's buttons, just like the charectors in the video, this little piece is now flying around the internet....Good heads up Agency Spy....

I have joined the heard

2008-09-20T20:33:00.001-04:00

and purchased an iphone. I must admit, despite some minor kinks - it really is a super phone.After spending the last year (or two) in denial, it rocks. It works better, is designed better and looks better than everything else on the market.Still a little pricey, but you have to splurge once in a while.

After a long night, I woke with goggly eyes (that felt like this)

2008-09-19T15:15:00.003-04:00

The waters of Bali, Indonesia, are home to this otherworldly creature, a peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus). The shrimp feeds by smashing open its prey until it can feed on its tissue.

Thank god for friends

2008-09-19T10:28:00.003-04:00

After a long Thursday night of birthday Parties, when my stomach is feeling sour and my head is rather obnoxious, its nice to be reminded that we all have friends. BG - thanks for the heads up on this one. Happy Bday!

Suck on this.... Suckers (NYC)

2008-09-13T09:09:00.004-04:00

Up and comers, Suckers, played with the Dragons of Zynth last night at the le Pousen Rouge in NYC. Despite only having a few songs - the band put on a great show. Great enthusiasm, a cool sound, and gimme a break - anyone who wears face paint and can rock out gets my vote.Keep an eye out for their first EP - they just got into the studio this month.Download some free tracks here, or check out

Sometimes we all need to talk it out

2008-09-12T12:10:00.002-04:00

And, another one bites the dust.

2008-09-08T15:45:00.006-04:00

As reported in the NYTimes, Coney Island's Astroland park will be shutting its doors for good this year.That's really too bad because NYC continues to lose those things that have made it unique. I wonder, within all this change, which direction we are going - getting better or worse?As I mentioned last year, everywhere you look it seems someone is trying to sell you something. That, or they're

A nicer guy......

2008-09-08T15:28:00.002-04:00

I feel for Tom Brady, I really do.... It totally sucks to go out like that....But when it comes to Belechick, well, this type of thing couldn't happen to a nicer guy. It was a perfect ending last season and now we're off to a perfect begging....(he's so caring in this pic...)

Dickhead, seen in an aqauatic environment

2008-09-06T10:36:00.002-04:00

slow couple weeks and I thought a good laugh was in order.Thanks P. for sharing!

Another nightmare - little Gordon?

2008-08-18T12:38:00.002-04:00

Gordon Ramsey - one of TV's most volatile chef's is known for his fresh attitude and tasteful comments. In this little ditty of a video, see how lil' Gordon got his start in the restaurant review biz...

The Worlds Greatest Olympian

2008-08-14T18:45:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to Michael Phelps - the worlds greatest Olympian. Here are some other athletes I felt deserved attention.Thanks to Burner for the heads up!

And the mashups keep comin'

2008-08-13T11:56:00.003-04:00

If Andy Warhol could see us now. A world where copyright means nothing and creativity reigns supreme - everyone's looking to take a little of this, a little of that and get paid.Either way - this one is fun.Thanks to the other E for pointing this out!

Cheer up (with) Charlie?

2008-08-11T14:35:00.003-04:00

A very crafty and young (24) Dogfood(films) editor provides a new take on a old classic... In addition to a good eye, I very much like the soundtrack too... Thanks for the fresh look.

It's a bird eat bird world out there.

2008-08-08T13:28:00.002-04:00

Living in NYC, it can be tough keeping your food down....

Band for hire. Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs.

2008-08-06T17:07:00.001-04:00