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Do you have any summer reading plans? Might I suggest “LEGO Heavy Weapons” book from No Starch Press. It’s 368 pages of instructions on how to build 4 life-size guns with shooting action, like loading clips and firing brick ammo – and all from LEGOs. The book will show you how to piece together the Desert Eagle pistol, AKS-74U assault rifle, Jungle Carbine rifle, and SPAS shotgun. This kid Jack Streat from the UK started when he was just 13 years-old building LEGO firearms.
Want a men’s boutique that caters to various “Lifestyles” (Seriously….they include Wall Street, Professor, Sportsman, Old School, Hipster or derivative, thereof)?
Then On the Fly is just within reach in SF’s Financial District.
On the Fly
This 3-story glass house looks really cool in Tokyo. But I think it won’t be fun living in this place with no privacy. Peeping-toms and nosy neighbors will have a field day with this.
If you ever find yourself on the corner of Queen & Bourke Street in Melbourne, Australia – make sure you stop by the The Candy Room. This store isn’t just about sugary sweets, but also about retail design.
Check it out: The Candy Room in Melbourne, Australia.
I love this notebook, because I doodle and I can’t stop drawing during those long drawn out meetings at work. With a notebook like this, I think I can really explore different areas of drawing like, for example, maybe trying out graffiti art.
Quick Facts: 80 pages to draw and costs $16.95USD.
I have always had a crush on Wonder Woman but wow, after seeing these posters, I just can’t stop looking at all the animated women on this blog. Great art by Des Taylor and also check out his other non superhero art.
Even 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.
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.
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”
Cop 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)
[Title Screen]
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]
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.
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.
“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
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.
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)
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.
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.
This might be an odd couple – Danger Mouse and Norah Jones. But they’ve been making an album together called “Little Broken Hearts” and the CD will hit retail outlets tomorrow. It’s a mix of jazzy soul and eclectic beats. Like Adele’s 21 album, Jones gets personal and will sing songs about her ex-boyfriend.
Do you remember as a kid while playing your NES and you said to yourself – “Man, these graphics are so much better than Atari 2600!” Google Maps is also using 8-bit technology too.
The Agave Margarita
From Bon Appetit – the 4 main ingredients: 1) Fresh squeeze lime juice. 2) Do NOT use Triple Sec, instead use agave syrup. 3) Use only “blanco” tequila – that’s 100% blue agave. 4) A little salt to bring out the flavor.
Not only is Jon Hamm handsome and talented, he’s capable of growing a full and manly beard. Also, he’s apparently a decent bowler. He might possibly be the most perfect male specimen alive.
Absolut Vodka has never been one to lack creativity in advertising….especially on the printed medium. NOW…HOLD…ON!!
Absolut Greyhound
Absolut recently introduced its vision of Gaga-esque minions gathering in the open desert to take in a good old-fashioned dog race. Set to an absolute (get it?!) club-ready beat, the video sports a look and feel that is both sleek and sexy….all in the name of the Absolut Greyhound.
Absolut Greyhound
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