The Bike Dispenser

The Bike Dispenser was designed by the Dutch company Springtime. It works petty much the same way the luggage cart dispenser works at the airport. The bikes are tagged so they can be tracked if not returned to one of the many dispensers located at airports, train stations and other popular tourists spots. The cost for 20 hours is around $3.71 making a cheap and easy way to get around. Now if we can get some of these in the US.

Sarah Palin Disrespects The Flag!!

Just in time for the Fourth Of July comes this picture from Runner's World where the Alaskan wolf slayer clearly violates the U.S. Flag Code. The flag should never touch anything under it including the ground, water or merchandise. Sarah why do hate America?

Death Cab For Cutie "Little Brides"

This started out as a fan video but the band liked it so much it's now official. The guy who did this must have tons of free time on his hands.

Death Cab for Cutie - Little Bribes from Ross Ching on Vimeo.

The Gaslight Anthem With Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen continues to prove his relevance to younger bands and just come across as a cool guy. At Glastonbury last weekend here joined The Gaslight Anthem for "'59 Sound".

Design Flaw

Sure we have all seen pictures of buildings that have collapsed due to natural or man made causes. However seeing a building that has just toppled over is a rare sight. This building in Shanghai has just fallen over and remains pretty much intact. Although the cause of the fall is being investigated unstable soil conditions are believed to be involved.

Obey Goes Green

Sheppard Fairey is staying part of the debate, this time by promoting wind power and renewable energy. He hopes to use his newest print as part of an upcoming Green Energy campaign.

Cruising The Streets

Benedict Radcliffe's metal sculpture of a Lamborghini Koenig Countach is something out of Tron or Wonder Woman's invisible plain.

Depthscraper

This is an idea proposed back in the 1930's on how to construct large building that could deal with earthquakes. The theory is that underground tunnels suffer less damage during an earthquake than the buildings on top of the surface. I especially like the giant mirror that would reflect sunlight down into the building. We need to get one of these built in San Francisco.

Surprise Spoon EP

Out Next Tuesday on Merge.

Caught By The Fuzz

If your thinking about trying to out run that cop in your rear view window to avoid a ticket you best not be in Italy. The Italian police force are outfitted with two Lamborghini Gallardo's capable of reaching speeds of up to 203 mph. This custom model has also been outfitted with automatic licence plate tracking, real-time image transmission, a GPS system capable of determining vehicle speed, and even a defibrillator and refrigerated storage for handling medical emergencies.

Michael Jackson R.I.P.

A real case of needing to seperate the art from the artist.

Product Placement

Mel Ramos

These stunning painting by Mel Ramos could definitely sell a few sodas. Ramos was part of the same Pop Art Movement that brought Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein to prominence. Although some people find his work with corporate brands to be ironic Ramos has said that the work is respectful.

Soccer Shocker!!!

The U.S. men's soccer team defeats the worlds number one ranked team. Spain had won a record 15 straight games and were expected to easily defeat the U.S. team but you have to play the game before you count the stats. The U.S. team won the game 2-0 and will now compete in their first ever FIFA final at any level. Things don't get any easier though since now they will face either Brazil or host country South Africa. Here's hoping this is a sign of what to expect in the World Cup next year.

Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Sets

My favorite toy growing up was Lego. I would spend hours each day building the cars, planes and spaceships from my favorite cartoons and then destroy them in epic battles I would stage on the living room carpet. I have not "played" with Legos in years but that might just change with the release of their Frank Lloyd Wright. Lego has released two sets so far the Guggenheim and Falling Water with four more to come.

Beastie Boys Album Art And Track Listing

Judging by the track names this sounds like a classic Beastie's album.

01 Tadlock's Glasses
02 B-Boys in the Cut
03 Make Some Noise
04 Nonstop Disco Powerpack
05 OK
06 Too Many Rappers [ft. Nas]
07 Say It
08 The Bill Harper Collection
09 Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win [ft. Santigold]
10 Long Burn the Fire
11 Bundt Cake
12 Funky Donkey
13 Lee Majors Come Again
14 Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament
15 Pop Your Balloon
16 Crazy Ass Shit
17 Here's a Little Something for Ya

Time Wasters

Chicks And Bikes



The name says it all, pictures of girls and bikes. Click the header for more.

Stamping Out Bad Design

Last January the Royal Mail released a collection of stamps based on 20th century British design. The ten stamps feature British design icons from 1930 to the 1960's including the mini skirt, Concorde, the double decker bus and London Underground map.

Sealand

Located in the North Sea off the coast of Suffolk, England is Sealand the worlds smallest nation. Originally built as an antiaircraft platform to gun down Nazi planes during World War two it has been re inhabited for over forty years. The Nation has it's own flag, currency, coat of arms and even passports.

Power To The People

New Sonic Youth Video "Sacred Trickster"

Just three BFF's breaking up some snooty party with a paint bomb. Check for the punk rock product placement.