Summer Inflatable Fun!

coolhunterEven though this is only a design competition idea, I can’t wait to jump into the real thing.  Can you imagine this in Hawaii?

Check out more cool inflatable designs @ The Cool Hunter – TCH Design Competition.

MUJI Acrylic Stamp for Checklists

This is another one of those “why didn’t I think of that” products.  I am a post it note junkie and I have tons of “to do” tasks sticking out of all my pockets.  At least this product will help eliminate all the post it notes lying around.  Now if I can use this stamp on my arm I can save some more paper …

It’s available now and cost $3.75USD.  The ink pad comes separately.

For more info:  MUJI Stationery – Acrylic Stamp Checklist.

Superhero Minimalist Collection

If you are looking for cool posters to put around your house, check out Calvin Lin’s Superhero Minimalist Collection.  Calvin has created 17 pieces of various superheroes from the Marvel and DC Comics universe.  Some of heroes include the likes of Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman.

Quick Facts:  Each art print cost – $18.00USD.  Print Size – 7”x10”

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Flashback: Cheesy Cop Shows

chips tv showCop shows in the 80s were cheesy, yes.  But they were darn right FUN!

Here are a few flashbacks to a time when a CHP officer could patrol the L.A. freeways during the day and don a pair of roller-skates in the evening….


CHiPs (1977-1983)

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Anomaly Warzone Earth HD Game Review

[Title Screen]

2018 is a bad year for Earth in Anomaly Warzone Earth HD. An alien force decides to visit and it’s up to you to fight against this menace.

In the game, you command military units in various missions to escort, search and destroy, and kick alien butt through a hostile environment. There are two parts to the action, a tactical map and a battle mode.

The tactical map is your planning stage. Time stands still for you to decide which units to use and which route to plot through the battlefield. Once the units and route is in place, it’s time to set the troops in motion and switch to the battle mode.

[Tactical Map]

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Custom LEGO Avengers Weapons

LEGO has put lots Marvel’s Avengers LEGO toys on the retail shelf, but how about some custom “real life-size” Avengers weapons used by the superheroes in the movie?  Ken Robichaud made his Avengers tribute with LEGO.  The Hawkeye bow and arrows look amazing.

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PiCycle The Electric Bike

Even for a bicycle this is a very clever design, but here they push it even further – they made it into an electric bike.  I never drove a hybrid, but just recently I drove the Lexus CT for a day and totally fell in love with it.  On the downhill, the speed of the car is reduced, charging your battery and reducing your brake wear.  This electric bicycle also contains a similar brake regenerative technology.  Most electric bicycles I’ve seen don’t have that.   Can’t wait to try one out.   I’d wish the city would start a program where one can rent these from say the San Francisco Castro area, ride down Market Street, and end up at the Embarcadero – this would make going to work very enjoyable.

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Food: Tracey’s Version of Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp

“Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp barely adapted from Martha Stewart

The recipe:

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno, very finely chopped (divided)
2 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
zest of 1 lime
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 3 oranges)
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
lime wedges, for serving

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Peeing Video Game by SEGA

Usually the men’s restroom in public areas are a filthy mess.  But maybe a interactive video game can help men shoot straight.  Video game company SEGA will introduce the Toylet.  You get points for shooting straight.

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Flashback: 80s Flicks

sixteen candles

The 80s were a time of newness…a time of happiness…and a time of “geekiness!”

But, what a great time it was! If you were like me, you waited outside a theater or drive-in waiting for the next coming-of-age flick that would set your heart aflutter and your mind at ease…because, after all, we were all geeks. And, somehow, we were all in love with SOMEONE!


Sixteen Candles (1984)

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Alphabet Cards for a Fun Family Evening

Teaching your kids at home can be very difficult with all the various distractions of everyday life.  Artist/designer Mike Yamada has made it a little easier to teach your children the alphabets with his Zoom Zoo flashcard set.  These alphabet flashcards are designed with cartoony animals, retro-style cars, and colorful alphabets.

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Spotlight Ep# 2: The Flamenco Room @ Thirsty Bear Brewing Company

Local, organic brew…tasty tapas…a flamenco show!

Host Al Morales headed to Thirsty Bear Brewing Company in the City’s SOMA district to focus on a Bay Area artistes extraordinaires – Melissa Cruz and Kerensa DeMars.  These performers have captivated audiences, locally and abroad, with their precision taconeo (footwork) and their fiery presence.  Al sat down with Melissa and Kerensa to discuss their art, their style and their processes of performing flamenco.

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Cool PES Short Films

pesfilmscoverI just love watching these fun innovative shorts by PES.

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