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Britney Spears' Latest Single - Womanizer

Added by Eugene on October 12, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Marvelous Modern Sculptures - 12th Annual Sculpture by the Sea: Sydney, Australia

I-Sea by Tim Kyle, 2007

Sculptures have always been one of my favorite mediums. That's why I'm excited about the 12th Annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibit which will take place next week along the coastline of Sydney's Bondi Beach. The exhibition will feature over 100 large scale sculptures by 40 local and international artists. Over 500,000 visitors will… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 12, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

An Accessories Store Inspired by Alice in Wonderland?: I'm There...TenOverSix



Four New York transplants opened a full-service accessories shop in Hollywood - a shoe designer, a stylist, a designer and a filmmaker. With over 70 accessories designers in this shop, they hope to bring vintage, limited-edition, and up-and-coming designer add-ons together in one place.…



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Added by alice on October 12, 2008 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

I Love Modern Architecture - Eco Park Houses by Ushida-Findlay Architects: Preston, UK

This is taking "green" to a whole new level. These park houses by Ushida-Findlay Architects have been granted planning permission and will be built in Preston, UK. These unusual eco-homes will share a wavelike green roof which covers five individual four-story homes as well as a common leisure space that will surround the complex. Strips of indigenous plants, set… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 11, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Michael Mina is Gonna Tear Up Hollywood!: XIV Restaurant, Designed by Philippe Starck, Debuts Oct 16th

On October 16th, the chef behind Stonehill Tavern and another 12 restaurants in the US and Mexico brings us XIV. Michael Mina has teamed up with SBE's Sam Nazarian to bring us the next hot spot in LA. Designed by non other than Philippe Starck, this restaurant is going to serve tiny plates, the menu shows a selection of goodies priced at $8 each per person.… Continue

Added by alice on October 11, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

'Cause High Speed Photography is So F-ing Cool, Part II:

There's something so amazing about high speed photography. It's that split second captured when the past, present and future collide. It's that moment when someone screams, "Oh No!" but it's too late.…

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Added by alice on October 11, 2008 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

Favorite Artist of the Moment: My Korean Sister Stella Im Hultberg

Scooch on over Audrey K, let's make some room for Stella. Stella Im Hultberg is a painter who's currently living and working in Brooklyn, NYC. She was born in South Korea, raised in Seoul, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and later in California, where she studied Industrial Design and worked as a product designer before serendipitously finding a career in painting and drawing. What's so amazing about her work is that she beautifully blends old and new styles…

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Added by alice on October 11, 2008 at 7:30am — 7 Comments

The 2008 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

The sixteenth round of the 2008 Grand Prix motorcycle racing (MotoGP) season was recently held on a track on the southern coast of Australia. The 2008 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix took place on Phillip Island, on the weekend of October 3rd, with several practice sessions earlier. Grand prix motorcycle has three classes, 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP - each with their own standings. Winners at the Phillip Island Circuit this year were France's Mike Di Meglio - 125cc, Italy's Marco Simoncelli -…

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Added by Eugene on October 10, 2008 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Look What I Can Do!!!!!!!!! The Pomegranate Phone



The Pomegranate Phone is a mobile phone, mp3 player, GPS system, internet, global voice translator, camera, video player, movie projector, coffee brewer, razor and harmonica in one. A bit attention-whore if you ask me, but then again, if I was from Nova Scotia I'd be starving for attention too.





General Intro



Brewing… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on October 10, 2008 at 2:39pm — 2 Comments

6 Creative Magazine Covers

Some of these are funny, some just have hot girls. Either way, got to give them credit for catching our attention.…



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Added by Eugene on October 10, 2008 at 10:16am — 2 Comments

Thomas Crown Affair-esque robbery via Craigslist! Hilarious.





Bank Robber Hires Decoys on Craigslist, Fools Cops

By Caroline McCarthy, CNET News



In an elaborate robbery scheme that's one part The Thomas Crowne Affair and one part Pineapple Express, a crook robbed an armored truck outside a Bank of America branch in Monroe, Wash., by hiring decoys through Craigslist to deter authorities.



It gets better: He then escaped in a creek headed for the Skykomish River in an inner… Continue

Added by SiMonster on October 10, 2008 at 10:08am — 1 Comment

Vrrrroooom - Marisa Miller: Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle Motorcycle Ad

This one's for you Panda. Marissa Miller+Harley=effective advertising. I don't know what's hotter, the girl or the bike. "To represent such an iconic American brand is incredible. I have grown up watching my dad and uncle ride Harleys. It’s amazing to circle back at this point in my career, and work with a brand I have so much respect for."…

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Added by Eugene on October 10, 2008 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

The World's First High Speed Amphibious Vehicles Have Arrived - The Aquada, Humdinga, and Amphibious Combat Craft

All of us have dreamed about it - now it's finally here. Take off from a boat ramp, a slipway or the beach, and glide effortlessly as a speed boat across rivers or out to sea. All you have to do, apparently, is press a button and accelerate. The wheels rise automatically, and thrust pushes the Aquada over the water. The whole process takes less than 12 seconds,… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 10, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

'Cause a Cemetery is the Best Place to Celebrate 'Dia de los Muertos':

Looking for a place to spend your Halloween? Why not go to the Hollywood Cemetery to check out some amazing altars and celebrate the day of the dead?



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Hollywood Forever, the resting place of Hollywood's immortals requests your presence for the Nations largest and most authentic Day of the Dead celebration. Witness this colorful ancient indigenous based Mexican ceremony as we welcome our guests to celebrate life and ancient… Continue

Added by alice on October 10, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Wall Street in Despair: We're All Hurtin' So Let's Share in the Pain

We all stay glued to our tvs or computers as we watch America's largest financial institutions crumble. We can't help but see the panic strickin look of these people staring back at us...the shocked faces of traders watching trillions of dollars being lost in an instant.

Added by alice on October 10, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

For All You Apple Heads (Me Included): Apple "Notebook" Event October 14th!

What does Steve Jobs have up his sleeve? An invite-only Town Hall event is being called for 10/14 at 10am. Let's hope Apple's stock soars after this announcement. The teaser pic shows us one thing...it'll be about notebooks...probably ones less than $1,000.

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Added by alice on October 10, 2008 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

A Short Love Story (video)



A SHORT LOVE STORY IN STOP MOTION from Carlos Lascano on… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on October 10, 2008 at 1:44am — No Comments

aaand KARA FTW!!!






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I win I win!!!

A kiss for Auntie Alice!


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I'm tasty!


Scary Face!


Moose Ears!


We're so fun!


Holy crap I love this kid


Silly face!!!
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Added by Kara on October 9, 2008 at 7:30pm — 6 Comments

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