DFM: Inspiration

Posted on January 31, 2008 Under Design

Erin Loechner over at Design for Mankind launched her new monthly ezine yesterday -- a beautifully compiled offering you can download it (for free!) directly right here. This month's issue focuses on inspiration, calling upon dozens of writers and bloggers…

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Napkin 2.0

Posted on January 31, 2008 Under Design

Trying to figure out if you're all set for your big Super Bowl party this Sunday? Alright, well lets run through the checklist: Chips? Check. Queso dip? Check. Big Screen HDTV and crystal clear sound system? Of course. Well, what…

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Mimobots Are For Lovers

Posted on January 30, 2008 Under Gadgetry

While we know how much you love Mimobots, we wouldn't recommend buying them flowers or replacing your sweetheart with one this Valentine's Day. However, if you're on the market for the perfect gift to show your tech savvy significant other…

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Kaki King: Dreaming of Revenge

Posted on January 29, 2008 Under Music

When I saw a video of Kaki King playing a private show with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, I had mixed feelings. On one hand, I was glad that one of my favorite musicians was getting the admiration she deserved. On…

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Spring Music Series: Volume One

Posted on January 28, 2008 Under Music

A spring record preview, simple enough. But, dear God, everyone and their step-mom are putting out a record between now and June. Maybe in the way that terrible Christmas movies get dumped on us in November and December, musicians and…

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Block Party

Posted on January 28, 2008 Under Life

For the longest time, the easiest way to keep track of what was happening on your block was to spend an entire day positioned at your front door gazing alertly through your favorite pair of binoculars, giving you precious little…

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Rio, Cidade Maravilhosa

Posted on January 28, 2008 Under Books

Last year, Diesel sent frequent collaborator and bare-body-parts-loving photographer Terry Richardson on a worldwide jaunt for their From Rio to Hong Kong exhibit, which is yep, already over by now. But while he was in Rio de Janeiro shooting the…

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The Countdown: Season Two

Posted on January 25, 2008 Under Fashion

Our darling friends over at Refinery29 are back again this year with their second installment of The Countdown, offering insight to the collections of five different labels in the lead up to Fashion Week. In collaboration with Myspace, the video…

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Andrew Buckler: SoHo

Posted on January 24, 2008 Under Fashion

Are you the classic American Tough Guy? Do you maintain a five o'clock shadow twelve months out of the year, and light your matches by flicking them against the back of your hand only to put out the fire with…

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You Are The Decider

Posted on January 23, 2008 Under Life

While George W. Bush may have infamously dubbed himself "the decider", you probably shouldn't leave it up to the current President to make the choices that shape your life or to a lesser extent, your day. After all, he's pretty…

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