Traveling is one of my favorite things to do, so naturally the airport is one of my favorite places. I enjoy people watching, the excitement of departing to a new destination, and arriving home after a long journey. LAX is my home base. It's the fifth busiest airport in the world for passengers with over 62 million people flying in and out last year. It hasn't been… Continue
Before you balk at the hefty $1,500 price tag for these gorgeous speakers, let me remind you that they are designed by one of the most iconic designers of our time, the one and only Philippe Starck. For more than 30 years, this unconventional creator, designer and architect has changed the way we experience everyday life, creating unbelievable destinations that defy… Continue
Added by alice on December 17, 2008 at 11:30pm —
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Opening Reception: Saturday December 20th, 7pm-10pm
'Tis the season to appreciate modern art for a good cause! To celebrate the holidays and the spirit of giving, 1AM Gallery presents 6th Street Beautification . Gifted City Crossroads youth and members such as Camer1, Dennis Bullock, and Micronaut will be exhibiting their art alongside other local fine and urban artists. As an added bonus, DJ Spinner D will be bringing you the… Continue
My girl wants lots of little things and my parents got her most of that already (damn them!). so i'm stuck being the crappy bf that can't remember the million and one times she squeeled, "I WANT THAT" as we pass something by.
she says she wants a "clutch" or "shoes" but how the hell am i suposed to pick that out? i'm a boy! i have no taste in fashion. and it's tacky to take her shopping for a present. we're saving for a trip, so we both… Continue
Added by Eli on December 17, 2008 at 4:00pm —
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As the year comes to a close, we would be remiss if we didn't look back and remember some of the most defining moments of 2008. From natural disasters to one of the most unbelievable and exciting presidential elections ever in the history of our country, this year brought with it some unexpected surprises. Here at theMET, we always try to remember that at our core we're here to give you an experience. Whether that's an event posting that gives you some ideas on what to do this weekend, a sexy… Continue
Whoa, Santa! More than 14,000 people dressed as Santa Clauses paraded in Portugal's city of Porto this week to try to set a new world record for the largest gathering of Santas and raise money for charity. Despite cold weather and drizzling rain, the crowd in red-and-white hats and jackets, including scores of women and children with fake white beards, strolled through… Continue
Although Vegas is known for its surreal architecture and mega-resorts, this hotel brings a fresh new look to a thriving city. As part of an invited competition, JDS/Julien de Smedt Architects has designed this proposal for the Mondri and Elano Hotel in Las Vegas. They wanted to create a genuine experience while extracting the identity of the Mondrian and the Delano… Continue
We knew it would happen. Our president gets shoes thrown at him and what does the internet world do? Cringe in horror? No! They create fun games to mock the incident so that they can relive that moment over and over again. The incident, in which reporter Muntadar al-Zeidi flung his footwear at Bush during a Baghdad press conference Sunday, may have proved that good old W… Continue
Added by alice on December 17, 2008 at 10:00am —
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Funny poster coming to us from the YeeHaw Industries. For $40 bucks, you'll get a pared down version of their more detailed, original poster that goes for a whopping $250 (below).…
Burger King is back to their old tricks again with this publicity stunt, a body spray called Flame. For $3.99, you will be able to spray yourself with this mysterious elixir that has “the scent of seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat."
For those of you who are eager to see if this will work - you can actually buy this body spray on this…Continue
This must be what heaven looks like. These gorgeous pictures make me want to escape the city in search of hidden paradise. I love how each photo captures a separate landscape which beautifies the sky in its own special way.…
And so the war continues with Apple coming out with this cute animated commercial that shows just how petty PC can be. Got to love their outfits,… Continue
Added by alice on December 16, 2008 at 10:32pm —
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Don't forget! MyModernMet's Golla Laptop Sleeve Giveaway ends this Sunday, December 21, 2008 (midnight PST)
One lucky MyModernMet-tropolite will receive this beautiful 15.4 Golla Laptop Sleeve (pictured above) from the cool people at Kolobags, the online retailer destination for laptop bags,… Continue
Added by PANDA JU on December 16, 2008 at 5:42pm —
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Just wanted to give you a heads up about the 30% off sale happening right now on Kate Spade online. With the exception of jewelry everything is on sale so make sure to snatch up some… Continue
Tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 17) TIME Magazine will reveal its selection for this year's "Person of the Year". Editors and civilians alike have been submitting their votes on TIME's website. The cover will feature a man, woman, or idea that "for better or worse, has most influenced events in the preceding year."
Ultimately, TIME editor Rick Stengel will make the… Continue
Added by PANDA JU on December 16, 2008 at 5:29pm —
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If you are a fan of National Geographic (or affectionately to some, NATGEO) and Smithsonian magazine, read on (yes you, Eugene). The prolific media company who continues to teach us about the world has selected fourteen people who dreamed big, went to extremes—and came back with amazing tales to tell. Here are 14 people who made the world a better place this year.
If you've followed us around here at theMET for the past six months you'll know that we have a mild obsession with photographer Annie Leibovitz. There is just something so unique and magical about her photos that immediately draws the viewer in, it's like nothing you've ever seen. What's even better than just looking at her photos, however, is reading about the stories… Continue
Very Niiiice-ah! Red hot Aussie actress Isla Fisher, a.k.a. Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen)'s baby mama, reveals to FHM Austrlia readers how she keeps one of the world's most desirable entertainers hooked .. with her wit, of course! Their little girl is named Olive - very cute.
Isla's most famous feat to date, the irresistible nympho Gloria Cleary who seduces Vince's Vaughn's Jeremy Grey, remains one of my all time favorite comedic characters.… Continue
It's not often that I call my old friend Martha and ask her for some help. The girl can be a little too prissy for my taste but during the holidays we're like BFFs. Christmas is right around the corner and rather than rush to the malls this weekend and try to buy things that no one will ever use, I'm… Continue
Added by alice on December 16, 2008 at 11:00am —
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BMW has released details and photos of its upcoming refresh of the Z4 Roadster, which is scheduled to bow at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. As expected, it looks pretty sexy!
The Z4 sDrive30i features the same 3.0-liter, inline-six engine as the current model, outputting the same 255 horsepower. The more powerful Z4 sDrive35i uses twin turbochargers and direct injection to breathe 45 more ponies into the… Continue
I Love Modern Architecture - LAX Gets a Face-Lift: Los Angeles
Couture Speakers? Parrot Zikmu Wireless Speakers by Philippe Starck
What do you get your GF/BF for X-Mas?
Contest Reminder: 5 Days Left for Golla Laptop Sleeve Giveaway (from Kolobags)
