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His And Hers

Posted on February 16, 2007 Under Music

A promising update for those in pursuit of the perfect mix: Amanda Demme, the musical master behind the Garden State, Mean Girls, and Blow soundtracks just released "His and Hers," an awesome compilation of everything from The Sounds to Luna…

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Monsieur T. Spring/Summer 2007

Posted on February 14, 2007 Under Fashion

It's business as usual over at Monsieur T. as the Portland company (known for their uncommon and nicely under-produced streetwear) gears up for Spring/Summer 2007 with some great new designs. They've welcomed several new designers to the team this season,…

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Stockholm's Tunnelbana

Posted on February 14, 2007 Under Art

I have mixed feelings about subways. From one perspective, they're one of the best places we have for musing and people watching; however, it's also important to note that feeling comfortable in such an undeniably "underground" setting is tough, to…

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Mimobot 2007 Artist Series and Love Advice

Posted on February 11, 2007 Under Gadgetry

The brilliants over at Mimoco are kicking of their Artist Series 2007 with three more limited edition additions to their flash drive family. Meet Gloomy Bear, a precious teddy prone to midnight bloodbaths; Ripple, an ice-creamy heart melter; and One…

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Victoria's Not Cool Enough to Know This Secret

Posted on February 8, 2007 Under Life

I have to admit, I got a little uncomfortable when I first checked out The String Republic's "fashion underwear " website. There were monsters, and neon smoke curls, and people were (mostly) naked, and I was a little nervous about…

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The Sixty Second Remix

Posted on February 8, 2007 Under Music

WFMU, otherwise known as the best radio station in country (that's not just personal opinion; Rolling Stone has felt that way for four years), is addressing the A.D.D. addled state of our nation by holding a sixty second song remix…

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Ray Fenwick, I Hate You (Because You're Perfect)

Posted on February 7, 2007 Under Art

It's tough to categorize Ray Fenwick, a young and hugely promising cartoonist, illustrator, typographer out of Canada. When forced to choose a definition for himself, he jokingly prefers to give something like, "One Who Draws on a Regular Basis, Whether…

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#101: Get on Joshspear.com

Posted on February 6, 2007 Under Life

Ooh, I'm so excited about this one I can hardly write. Four boys, fresh out of Canada, barely into their twenties, facing miles and miles of highway and a list of 100 things to do before death"¦ why didn't I…

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Tell Time, Freeze Time: The Future According to Swatch

Posted on February 6, 2007 Under Gadgetry

If you're lusting for a new techie obsession in between now and the iPhone debut, you might consider starting a letter writing campaign, begging Swatch to make their Infinity Concept Watch a reality. Not that we really need another way…

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The Graphic is Mightier than the Sword: Kiser

Posted on February 2, 2007 Under Fashion

MTV sets stuff on fire. Someone special wears something, that something becomes special, people make money... no shock there. Although their pyro superpowers have been known to propel the wrong product into the spotlight, every now and then something really…

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