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Gorgeous Supermodels By Arthur Elgort (8 Photos)

Cindy Crawford singing Country Western in Cheyenne Wyoming, 1989

It's great to see supermodels like Cindy and Christie making a resurgence. Sure they had to wait over a decade before they were in style again but now we welcome them back with open arms. Industry experts say that their return can be explained by the fact that designers are keen to appeal… Continue

Added by alice on February 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments

Amazing Wildlife Photography - Suha Derbent (18 photos)

Can you imagine how many years and how many countries Suha must have visited to get these amazing shots? Suha Derbent is of Turkish decent and has traveled to more than 50 countries to capture these wildlife masterpieces. Collected here are some of his best shots over the last 20 years.…

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Added by Eugene on February 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments

The Most Decadent Dessert Bars (6 Pics)

Someone call a dentist, I'm getting a toothache just looking at these tables! Amy Atlas is an event planner who specializing in high end dessert tables. A lawyer turned event planner, Amy creates unique, modern tables that are like pieces of art. What's the best part of her job? Amy personally samples… Continue

Added by alice on February 4, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Modern Design: The Reader's Nest For Any Book Lover

I've always felt that the best modern design items are the ones that make life simpler. The Readers' Nest, by WIS Design, calls itself the "simple but ingenious little shelf for all book lovers." All you have to do is place your book up side down on top of the shelf, so… Continue

Added by alice on February 4, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Humpback Manta Ray Cruises Around Dubai

As many of you have heard by now, right off the coast of Dubai, hundreds of artificial islands are being constructed to resemble the world. The World is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands constructed in the shape of a world map and located 2.5 miles off the coast. How does anyone imagine roaming from place to place?… Continue

Added by alice on February 4, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

EADS Astrium Space Tourism - A Space Plane that Takes Off and Lands at the Airport

Space, here we come! European aerospace company, EADS Astrium (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), has submitted its version of a suborbital tourist space plane that is capable of reaching the lower boundary of space!

The spacecraft looks like an ordinary business jet and unlike the commercial spaceship… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 4, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Skeletons Come to Life! - Saúl Hernández (10 photos)

When I think about skeletons, I usually associate them with death. What makes Saúl Hernández's skeletons so special is how they are so alive. These extraordinary bronze sculptures are part of his “208 OSEOsidades” collection. Saul is from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and his collection of skeletons are 8.27 inches (21 centimeters) in height and a 1:8 scale replica of… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 4, 2009 at 7:00am — 3 Comments

"Ain't No Other Man": Reimagined (funny video)



This video interpretation of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man" is hilarious. Not to worry, my hearing impaired brethrens - the presentation is detailed in illustrations and explanations, just in case you couldn't hear the lyrics accurately.



Ain't no other, ain't no other video for… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on February 4, 2009 at 1:07am — No Comments

Modern Wall Decals: Baby Birds Will Light Up Your Life

I just love these two little chubby birdies! Removable sticker adhesives make it perfect for those that are commitment phobic. Birds came in a wide array of colors.

If they look familiar, you may be thinking of those funny little birds from the Pixar short. Makes me want to buy a bunch and line them up! Too… Continue

Added by alice on February 3, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

One, Two Cups For Me and One For You. One Cup For Me and...





The RITI printer uses coffee or tea dregs. The user places the coffee or tea dregs into the ink case located on the top of the printer, then insert a piece of paper in the middle. Moving the ink case left and right will print your image, and as you draw on the paper, dregs inscript on the paper just like ink.





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1. Insert a paper in the middle of the printer

2.… Continue

Added by E on February 3, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Coachella

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Pretty interesting lineup. Sir Paul is somewhat of a surprise to me. I hear he plays his songs from that one band he used to be in. Funny: Colbert asked him, "Who's your favorite Beatle?"



Anyone going? I've never been. I'm not sure if I can handle the heat & crowds, and I get bored easily. Some of my favorite bands are playing, albeit in on different nights, which sucks, but that's not enough to make… Continue

Added by Charles on February 3, 2009 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Inside the Spectacular Burj Al Arab, Dubai. (14 pics)

Rising from the Arabian Gulf on an island 919 ft from the shores of Jumeirah beach and the opulent city of Dubai, stands the iconic Burj Al Arab, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture and what claims to be the most luxurious hotel in the… Continue

Added by alice on February 3, 2009 at 12:30pm — 8 Comments

Half Man Half Gumby - "Men in Bed" by Peter Land

I dig Peter Land's creative, funny, and deranged imagination. Born in Aarhus, Denmark in 1966, he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and at Goldsmiths College in London. Currently he works with a variety of media from paintings, drawings, moving image and sculptural installations. He is primarily known for his video installations, which are… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 3, 2009 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Love Actually: Movie Stills Capture Beautiful Moments (8 Pics)

Maybe it's because Valentine's Day is right around the corner but I'm in that lovey dovey sort of mood. Beautiful stills from the movie Love Actually. Each of these pictures captures a poignant moment in the movie; a father and son handshake, a moment of pure bliss, a completely vulnerable confession, and, of course, a moment when impossible love became… Continue

Added by alice on February 3, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Spend Valentine's Day With Andy Warhol

If you want to experience the work of arguably one of the greatest pop artists ever alive, head on over to the de Young museum at Golden Gate Park from February 14-May 17, 2009 for Warhol Live.



Warhol Live presents the first comprehensive exploration of Warhol’s work as seen through the lens of music. This exhibition brings together a wide… Continue

Added by alice on February 3, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

"Guess Who" Gets Down!! - Kirsten Lepore



Such a fresh stop motion video by Kristen Lepore!! She takes the old school board game "Guess Who?" to a whole new level with the song "It's Nasty (Genius Of Love)" by Grandmaster Flash.



Kirsten is a freelance animator/illustrator who earned her BFA from The Maryland Institute College of Art… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 3, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Welcome to "MyHouse": A Luxurious Mansion/Club

David Judaken, a nightlife guru who's responsible for Mood, Opera and Crimson, is back with the latest Hollywood hot spot. MyHouse was designed by Dodd Mitchell, the man behind the Hollywood Roosevelt and Thompson Beverly Hills. This 10,000 square foot mansion, formerly the Garden of Eden, got a multi-million dollar renovation complete with luxurious touches like… Continue

Added by alice on February 3, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Nottage Design’s G-1 Glass Pool Table Goes Modern

The Nottage Design G-1 is a pretty cool modern redesign of a classic old school game. This glass-topped pool table features a transparent playing area with a glass top and patented resin playing surface. The patented transparent Vitrik playing surface is used instead of the traditional felt surface. It gives resistance to rolling balls, just like cloth does. The… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 3, 2009 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

Well Hello ...

So I just happen to stumble upon this great website and decided we needed to join ASAP

I love everything I've seen so far and I can't wait to continue sharing and learning about all the cool things I bet you guys have to share

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salutations from 75 degree weather Miami Beach

Added by Everything, Like, Such As on February 2, 2009 at 11:55pm — No Comments

Urban HOTspot - Heat Ultra Lounge: Anaheim

For many of us in Southern California, driving up to LA nightclubs can often be a daunting task. With the arrival of Heat Ultra Lounge, OCer's can keep it local at this upscale venue.



Heat Ultra Lounge is a large sized nightclub that has two dance floors and three bars. The main dance floor (above) bumps hip hop all night long. If you're in the mood for some… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 2, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

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