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Evan Kessler:


DJ Hero

Posted on May 8, 2009 Under Music

With the smashing success of music based video games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero, many people are looking for the next logical step in instrumental gaming. Though we've been holding out hope for "Marching Band" and some sort…

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The Wattcher

Posted on May 7, 2009 Under Gadgetry

Any good green guy or gal knows that energy preservation is a huge part of being environmentally conscious. Increasing your awareness also goes a long way towards decreasing your electric bill. While you may think you've got a handle on…

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Drum Meister iPhone App

Posted on May 6, 2009 Under Gadgetry

Owning an iPhone isn't exactly a sign that you march to the beat of a different drummer, but the apps you choose certainly can go a long way towards showing that you slide through life at your own tempo. The…

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Your Mother's Candles

Posted on May 5, 2009 Under Life

With Mother's day fast approaching, those of us who won't be able to make it home to present mom with a box of chocolates and some fresh flowers to show how much we care in person have undoubtedly started feeling…

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Visit The Other Britain

Posted on May 5, 2009 Under Travel

Many a potential tourist lines up their very first UK visit with visions of Buckingham Palace, Stone Henge, and Big Ben dancing around in their heads, but Britain is much more than that. In addition to the fish and chips,…

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Oliver Bishop Young: Skip Conversions

Posted on May 5, 2009 Under Art

If the popular saying that one man's trash is almost certainly another man's treasure is true, that might make a dumpster (or skips as they're call in the UK) the equivalent of a jewelry store. While we haven't seen any…

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Philippe Starck x Duravit: Starck K Collection

Posted on May 4, 2009 Under Design

Iconic French product designer Philippe Starck has made a living adding a modern slant to everyday items from watches to wireless speakers. You could say he's had a hand in innovating everything but the kitchen sink... until now. Continuing his…

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Film The Blanks

Posted on April 29, 2009 Under Art

Throughout the history of film there have been some pretty niftily designed posters, many of which have become iconic images. Sure you could spot the artwork for A Clockwork Orange even without the title (right?), but what if most of…

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Twitter Magnets

Posted on April 28, 2009 Under Life

It's not often you find yourself at a loss for 140 characters on Twitter, but when's the last time you said something truly unique that didn't have to do with how spicy your lunch burrito was? Twitter Magnets, the internet…

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8BitFM

Posted on April 27, 2009 Under Music

Do you find that tune from Tetris twisting and turning in your brain all day? Does the music of Metroid make you want to move your feet? Sure you're probably a video game addict, but there's nothing wrong with getting…

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