Thursday, 05 October 2006 |
Brooklyn-based designer, Chrissy Angliker,
has appropriated the old 'brass knuckles' into the basis for the design
of her luxury sporting equipment aptly named, 'Fishing Knuckles'.
The
design brings fishing back to it's roots with this old school line and
handle. With all the modern and computerized fishing equipment on the
market, the average Joe fisher can lose the joy of fishing, as this
equipment can remove them from the experience somewhat.
Whilst
the more experienced fisher enjoys using the more developed equipment,
there are many novices who want the Huckleberry Finn fun factor, you,
the line and the fish. The fishing knuckles delivers just
that. Compact, portable and easy to use, the fishing knuckles also
comes in hand in a street fight with a school of tuna. by Andy G
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Tuesday, 29 August 2006 |
The promise of an international DJ is no longer enough to lure people
to a gathering. Elaborately themed pubic parties such as the Pillow Fight Club and Water Gun Assassinations have become a surprise phenomenon around the world. The latest is Bubble Battles..
Last month (July) six massive bubble battles took place across the
continent of Canada. Gorgeous young things soaked to their bones in hot
water bubbles, need we say more? It takes the job of party promoter to
a whole new level (now, where do we buy bubble bath in bulk?) by Billy T
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Sunday, 23 July 2006 |
The plush amenities of a celebrity rehabilitation centers can be yours, without the lawyer fees of a public DUI. Though its not the "rehab" you may be thinking, Yi-Spa in Berlin will have your mind and body rejuvenated in no time, leaving your stress addictions behind.
The site opens with a cryptic passage from writer Khalil Gibran, "I had a second birth when my soul and my body loved one another and were married." Though we're not entirely sure how this relates to facial exfoliation and full-body massages, the feel-good vibe is there, and we'll follow it.
Yi-Spa continues down its unconventional path with eye-opening architecture and interior design. Instead of puritanical white, designers infused bright color (hot pink no less) into the spa's interior - a refreshing change from the stark, minimalist-inspired interiors that characterize most spas. Hard wood floors and white walls contrast with hot pink screens and curtains and dome shaped lighting.
For the high-strung Berliner in your life, you can purchase a "Feel-Good-Schien" loosely translated as a "license to feel good," or as we say in the States, a gift certificate. By L. Harper
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Tuesday, 18 July 2006 |
Just like Mobile Movies, another innovative outdoor cinema community is screening films on rooftops in New York. Rooftop Films originally started showcasing short films on a rooftop in Brooklyn. Now in its 10th year, they screen over 275 movies at more than a dozen locations, including the roof of the Old American Can Factory in Gowanus (Brooklyn) and the roof of Downtown Community TV in TriBeCa (Manhattan). Screenings take place Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays all summer long through September 23. Tickets are $8. by Billy T
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Sunday, 18 June 2006 |
The only thing worse than being trapped in a
sleeping bag, is needing to go to the toilet in one. Well cast those
fears aside as the new Selk'bag
is here. This sleeping bag is more like a body bag ( not the corpse
ones ). It's padded and shaped to the human form and allows free
movement both in and out of sleep, where traditional sleeping bags
don't. The various ties and adjustment belts allow for a very snug fir
which keeps the warmth in and gives you further control when moving
about. Selk'bag is padded with a number of layered inserts which
provide maximum comfort when lying on even the hardest surfaces. Best
of all , even the ugliest camper can look positively cute once wrapped
in the Selk'bag. Snug, Smart, freeing! Now selling online by Billy T
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Wednesday, 24 May 2006 |
Imagine being able to instantly recall every
experience you've had, every conversation you've had and every image
you've ever seen. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel but
thanks to senior Microsoft researcher Gordon Bell it may well be
reality in the not too distant future. Bell's project MyLifeBits
endeavors to put all of this information onto a database which will be
searchable on your PC. If that's not eerie enough consider this other
freaky development in science: Glenn Larsen, the chief scientific
officer at Hydra Biosciences in Boston, is working on a regenerative
technique that will actually encourage the body to heal itself. If
Larsen's dream is realized humans will be able to literally grow a new heart after traumatic condition such as a heart attack. by Billy T. via Popular Science
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Tuesday, 23 May 2006 |
Always wanted a piano but can't play? Add a bit
of drama to your interiors with this quirky design, the concerto table,
a multipurpose dining table built in the shape of a piano. The Concerto Table
is designed to be an integral part of the evening's experience so it
also features a mounted base and speaker system for your iPod. Simply
open the sound lid in the center of the table to reveal two surface
mounted speakers. You can also use this area for storage so the table
doubles nicely as a home office desk. by Billy T
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Wednesday, 03 May 2006 |
Always wanted a tattoo but afraid of what your
boss will say? Thanks to a fascinating new technique you can cover
yourself in body art and no one will be the wiser, unless they see you
in the dark, which is the only time these tattoos are visible. The new
technique uses blacklight reactive ink, which is reactive to UV light. It's kinda freaky but imagine the fun you could have after dark. by Billy T
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Sunday, 30 April 2006 |
MobMov has
made the Sunday night ritual of watching a movie with friends a whole
lot easier. No longer need you cram onto the couch in your tiny
apartment living room. Thanks to MobMov (short for mobile movie) you
can create your own private drive-in movie theatre in your local
neighborhood. The concept was dreamt up last year by 25-year-old web
developer Bryan Kennedy who gathered his friends (and their
friends) via mailing lists for movie nights. Kennedy's website
tells you how to set the outdoor system up (using a DVD player and
projector) so it's totally DIY. Movies in the neighborhood, now that's
the community spirit. by Billy T via Springwise
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Tuesday, 25 April 2006 |
Inspired by Kubrick's famous ceremony scene of
passion in the movie "Eyes Wide Shut", the Swiss Andrej Lorenc
organizes Castles Events in the same vein. He rents castles and invites
selected members of his club to spend a night of fantasies: garters,
black underwear, wasp-waisted corsets, capes and Venetian masks are
compulsory. Drink Champagne, feast your eyes on skin, dance to the
sounds of well-known dj's, and give in to your erotic--or perhaps
sexual--desires. Sexiness is also a prerequisite. Teased? Basically the
parties are scheduled four times per year, mostly in Switzerland. The
special of this year takes place during a weekend in an original
glamorous Mediaeval Castle in the middle of France in September. For
international guests there is an airport 20 kilometers away from the
Castle. The exact place will only be communicated to exclusive members.
The price varies according to the events. Price fee on this special
event varies between $700 - $1000 for a couple or single men. Single
woman pay $200. For 'High End' Guests, Castle Events provide an
extraordinary comfortable Service Package, which includes your own
Suite in
the Castle - varies 2000 - 5000€. Be aware there are only 20 rooms
available. The address for temptation: www.castleevents.com.. by Yvan Rodic
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Monday, 03 April 2006 |
Who needs the dry cleaner when you can own your own pret-a-porter? Made by Whirlpool, pret-a-porter
is a clever new device that de-wrinkles, deodorizes, and gentle dries
your clothes in your home. It's an instant pick me up for your clothes
when they're not dirty, just in desperate need of revitalization after
too many outings in sweaty, smoke filled bars and clubs.
With
the touch of a button odors are removed via a dry steam system. All you
need is a cup of water. The compact little unit is the size of a vacuum
cleaner and is also mobile. To mark the launch Whirlpool commissioned
British designer Antonio Berardi to create a range of one off pieces,
plus a limited edition of leather pret-a-porter cases, which make the
pret-a-porter look more like a very swanky piece of luggage. All
Whirlpool needs now is to throw a party in a sweaty, smoke filled night
club so we've got a good excuse to wheel out the pret-a-porter. It will
be available from Septemeber. by Lisa Evans
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Monday, 03 April 2006 |
Reminiscent of the 2001 mockumentary Series 7: The Contenders by film maker Daniel Minahan and similar to Pillow fight club, Street wars is a 3 week long 24/7 water gun assassination tournament. Having swept its way across New York, San Francisco and Vancouver, Street wars in moving through to L.A. Here's the low down.
Upon registering with Street Wars you receive an envelope containing the name, address, phone numbers and photo of your target. You have three weeks to hunt them down, and spring a surprise attack on them. By this we don't mean jumping out from behind a bush screaming BOO, it's more like a strategic ambush. One may choose to pose as a postman and upon answering the door, soak their target, which 'kills' them. Once 'dead' you take your victims envelope and begin to hunt down their intended target. And so on. This continues until the target you assassinate has your photo in their envelop. You win Cash, your life and get to stay dry! This is more about strategy and planning then it is about violence, and one could say a great way to make new friends! by Billy T
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Sunday, 02 April 2006 |
It has been nearly thirty years since the era of moped decadence, and
yet at the roots, there is a renewed interest. Though you might not
know it yet, a moped-inspired sub-culture is taking form all across the
country. Chicago's most revered branch of moped riders, cleverly named Peddy Cash,
has helped spear head the trend since its inception. The members of
Peddy Cash, for the most part, occupy the Chicago neighborhoods of
Ukraine Village, Wicker Park, and Logan Square. The fifteen immediate
members of Peddy Cash are considered to be part of the elite riders in
the city, however they only make up a handful of the 30-40 serious
moped riders springing up across Chicagoland. Peddy Cash is one of
sixteen official branches recognized by a national organization called
the Moped Army.
The Moped Army, which was founded in 1997 in Kalamazoo, MI, is a
resource for moped enthusiasts and has 10,000 registered users on its
website. 291 of those members are directly connected to registered
branches that range from major metropolises like the moped gang Mission
23 in New York City, to smaller areas of America like the branch Motion
Left from Elkhart, Indiana. Mopeds, not scooters! There is a very
serious deference. A similar trend has also been spotted down-under. by Drew Hudson
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Tuesday, 21 March 2006 |
It's like a giant Macy's parade, but not. 21st Century Airships builds the world's most advanced airships for both
leisure travel and promotional material. The Airships can be custom made to accommodate just about any print. The ships features include an internal cabin for pilot and passengers, a hybrid diesel-electric power system with a low noise profile, the amphibious ability to land on and take-off from water plus internal illumination for spectacular visuals during night time flights. These airships look great in the night sky from both within and on the ground. The future looks equally as bright for 21st Century Airships with a projection system under delevopment for projecting text or full color video, making the airship a gigantic flying movie screen. by Billy T
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Wednesday, 01 March 2006 |
Ditch your tired old roller blades, chuck out
your skis. Extreme sports have taken a new direction and its
encapsulating, literally. The Zorb
is here and it's rolling out the fun. Zorbing involves jumping inside
the giant inflatable (and durable) bubble and letting gravity do the
rest. Usually set in an open space with a slight decline or on water,
Zorbing is the ultimate adrenaline rush. Devised by inventors and
extreme sports enthusiasts Andrew Akers and Dwane Van der Sluis,
the New Zealand based project is taking the world by storm. This has to
be seen in action to be totally appreciated, check out the video online (quicktime, also check out Bossaball from Belgium and Rio's bike bus by Billy T
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006 |
It's Willy Wonka meets Tony Hawk. The new, well temporary buit skate board art ramp
in Pittsburg is the creative work of a number of local artists called
to collaborate their talents in revamping the local skate ramp. Its
psychedelic design makes you think your tripping whilst skating, which
could prove a little dangerous. The cool element to this design is the
way the illustrations merge with the tunnels and ramps of the structure
itself. A little trippy, a little hippy, a lot of fun. by Billy T
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Thursday, 23 February 2006 |
The Space Race became an important part of the
cultural and technological rivalry between the USSR and the United
States during the1960's and the early part of the 70's. Aside
from a few fuzzy photographs taken by the Mars rovers, the final
frontier has since yielded very little excitement. To date, only
3 civilians have been able to finance their multi-million dollar voyage
to the International Space Station. Yet, with the recent advent of the
Ansari X Prize (formerly known as the X-Prize), the solar system got a
lot more interesting with the possibility of affordable suborbital
voyages for the rest of us. Space Adventures has
just announced the construction of two earth-based Spaceports that will
offer suborbital spaceflights, as well as astronaut training
facilities. The first facility will be located in Ras Al-Khaimah
in the United Arab Emirates, while Singapore's Changi Airport will
grow to accommodate the second Spaceport. The main attraction at
both facilities will be suborbital voyages, that will "take passengers
to an altitude of 100 kilometers, allowing them to experience up to
five minutes of continuous weightlessness, all the while gazing at the
blackness of space set against the horizon of Earth". Space
Adventures has yet to announce how much these voyages will cost
tourists, but they are adamant that they will be affordable. by Harold C
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Thursday, 16 February 2006 |
If Brad Pitt used one in Fight Club, the movie
would have been very different. The Pillow has become the new weapon of
choice and the Pillow Fight Club is making waves (or feathers!). Here
is how it works. Join the Pillow Fight Club,
find out about the pre arranged venue, bring your pillow and at the
exact moment everyone launches into a massive pillow fight. It's a
great way to vent frustration, and no one gets hurt. The most recent
Pillow Fight Club experience saw 1000 people fight it out in San
Francisco and in London, the pillow fight lasted over an hour. The one
golden rule is nothing but feathers can be hidden in the pillow slip.
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Monday, 13 February 2006 |
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If
anyone was going to invent a line of flavored toothpaste it was
going to be the Japanese. Possibly inspired by Baskin 31 flavors, Breath Palette
also has 31 flavors in its range, all of which are naturally
derived. Within the flavor range you will find Cafe au Lait, Fuji
Apple, Pumpkin Pudding and White Peach, just to mention a
few. There is no tacky Hello Kitty rainbow colored packaging
here. however the BP line come in slick, white tubes that are akin to
any chic skin care line in terms of its presentation. You can give
yourself a month to work through every flavor and then settle on a
few favorites. (We trust the Indian Curry will not be high on your
list) by Lisa Evans
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Wednesday, 04 January 2006 |
Throughout time there has been thousands of inventive ways for breaking up with your partner, from sleeping with their mother, through to faking your own death. For those of us who need a little help coming up with break up ideas, comes the Imaginary Affair Kit. The kit comprises of every tool you need to fake an affair. From a lipstick mark stamp and love bite print through to fake hairs ( thankfully not pubic), the imaginary affairs kit is the perfect way to say " I'm just not that into you ". by Billy T (via wmmna)
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