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Gnotorious Gnarls Biggie

Posted on July 20, 2006 Under Music

This one's hot off the press! Remember that hot mashup The Grey Album by DJ Dangermouse which featured Jay-Z vocals over Beatles tunes? In an ironic twist, the DJ duo who go by the name Sound Advice, have chopped and…

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Greedy Genius

Posted on July 20, 2006 Under Fashion

Sneaker this, sneaker that. With sneakerhead websites like SneakerPlay.com and the much anticipated Sneaker Pimps USA Tour, there's no denying that the once underground sneaker subculture is now making a mad dash into the mainstream consciousness. One of the most…

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NYC Garbage

Posted on June 19, 2006 Under Life

Who knew that garbage could be so.....cool? Justin, a NYC resident, thinks that it can be and judging by his results, it actually appears that he's right! NYCgarbage.com is the website where Justin sells his 100% hand-picked garbage off the…

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Real Dutch Design

Posted on June 16, 2006 Under Books

This year's edition of the Dutch design book is so real that the publishers added the word 'Real' to the title. Real Dutch Design 2006/2007 is quite possibly the most comprehensive reference for anyone interested in this leading area of…

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Dave Kinsey at Art Prostitute

Posted on June 14, 2006 Under Art

For those who don't know of him, Dave Kinsey is a kind of a big deal, and his latest exhibition at the Art Prostitute Gallery in Dallas, TX is by association also a pretty big deal. It's Dave's first solo…

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Stelton

Posted on June 14, 2006 Under Design

Denmark-based design brand Stelton has been producing innovative and functionally-designed products for over 40 years. The company was originally created with the purpose of producing stainless steel hollowware for use at the dinner table. Stelton's big break came when in…

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Pro-Keds Wonderbread Sneakers

Posted on June 13, 2006 Under Design

A nostalgic brand, Pro-Keds has been around for more than a while, and are currently in the process of re-inventing their brand image now that the company is owned by hip-hop mogul Damon Dash. Part of the company's newest campaign…

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Mekanism X Katharina Grosse

Posted on June 13, 2006 Under Art

Depending on your involvement in the skateboard scene, you may or may not be aware that skate scene in France is coming up in a very big way. Leading that movement is a highly innovative company called Mekanism Skateboards, which…

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Lego Factory

Posted on June 13, 2006 Under Design

I have always had a fascination with Legos, but never liked being creatively limited to the pre-designed and packaged kits. If you share my sentiment then fret no more because thanks to the Lego Factory, you can now design your…

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Simple Coffee

Posted on June 12, 2006 Under Food

Attention all coffee lovers! I just came across this fantastic grassroots start-up coffee company called Simple Coffee that is based on the principles of "better trade and honestly organic values." Simple Coffee, founded by three 23-year old entrepreneurs, prides itself…

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