Piano Man

This dude is hilarious. He does covers of songs you wouldn't really think of doing on the piano ... ever wondered what Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" or Buffy's Theme would sound like?





For more videos on seemingly effortless piano-jamming:
http://ie.youtube.com/profile_videos?p=r&user=calebplayspiano&page=1

Viva Si*Se

Highline Ballroom - March 29th, 2008

I must say this was the most chilled out concert I've ever been to. And yet the vibe was awesomely upbeat throughout. Altho opening band Contramano wasn't the best, they get A+ for effort (memorable moment: when grotesquely hot lead singer stuck the mic in Iris' face expecting her to know the lyrics). Carol and her band members were all super down to earth (esp. the winking guitarist man who mingled with the crowd after the show). Carol's outfit was so cute, but what was even cuter was that mama Si*Se was in the crowd too.

Summer Cucumber

Pepsi's new product in Japan: Pepsi Ice Cucumber! Now why didn't anyone else think of that?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19230461/

Selective Evolution

http://www.artbysteph.com/portfoliocurrent.html

Latin Rhythms

Si*Se concert tomorrow!



One of the most beautiful songs ever:
http://www.last.fm/music/Si*S%C3%A9/_/The+Truth (The Truth)

Chemistry

Silver, Gold or Platinum ... take your pick.
http://itsno.name/index.html

My New Toy

I got this from the MoMa store a couple of weeks ago and haven't stopped playing with it since. Turns inside out and switches colours when you toss it ... mindlessly fun. "Switch pitch" (for ages 4 and up).
http://www.hoberman.com/fold/Switchpitch/switchpitch.htm



(Random: That carpet there no longer exists. My apartment got flooded and the floor turned to shit. On a positive note, my floor got revamped this week and is now completely hardwood and a gazillion times better than before. Thought I'd share how significant floors are, do not take for granted ... also doors, but that's another story.)

Question Answered

If you're ever curious whether a site's down or if your connection is just being retarded, here's your solution! (Cuz I know I've encountered this situation a thousand times)
http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/

Wow

http://www.dothetest.co.uk/

A Daft Punk Glow

http://www.gianlucafallone.com/

Glow in the Dark

Creating light illusions while you swing ... speaking of which how long has it been since I've been on one of these things ... about time to hit up the playground again.
http://www.alexanderlervik.com/prod/gunga.asp

In a Concrete Fashion

The art of crafting something crude into something extraordinary ... amazin'
http://www.designboom.com/shop/concretering.html

Weapon of Light

And more bomb-inspired objects ... is this a trend?
http://www.stanislavkatz.com/

Weapon of Mass Storage

Check out the 'explosive' designs of Joel Escalona:
http://www.joel.es.kz/index.php

Fierce/Hot Mess/Tranny

HAHAHA. And how much do you love Christian?

Pixel Explosions

http://hello.eboy.com/eboy/

Lemme see u let down yer herr

Watch this:

Lil' Mama ft. Chris Brown & T-Pain - Shawty Get Loose

Heartache Leave PTOs

Why don't we instigate this in the U.S?
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/heartache-leave-eases-the-pain-of-breakup-in-japan-775198.html

Silent Stalker

An interesting concept: Pay a professional photographer to trail in your shadows for a day.
http://methodizaz.com/

Booty Poppin'

I wish I didn't like this but I love it!



Catch all the episodes on MTV here:
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/dance_crew/series.jhtml

Failure is Welcome Here

http://failblog.wordpress.com/

Ambience Creators

Listen to this:
http://www.myspace.com/thecinematicorchestras

The Cinematic Orchestra - April 23 (Williamsburg Music Hall)
"To Build a Home" - soundtrack to the Schwepps commercial (see below)

A Conglomeration

Simple idea, friendly interface, engaging content ... etc.
http://popurls.com/

Water Balloons

Schweppervescence

Endless Playlist

Check out the full Coachella 2008 line-up via their media player on http://www.coachella.com/.

Robosnake

Really kool, but definitely freaky. Makes me think about what's worse: the robot version, or the real thing?

Benevolent Virus

'Newton Virus' for the Mac. Check it out:

Robopanda

Ahh ... so cute!
www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/product/sku__WW262

Insightful to Say the Least

Iris lent this to me yesterday; my first graphic novel. From Adrian Tomine (who does illustrations for the 'New Yorker'), smartly written - funny & poignant at the same time ... all within the confines of a quick easy read.
http://drawnandquarterly.com/shortcomings/

New Pet Idea

The Armadillo Girdled Lizard. So endearing. Look at how it's biting its own tail ... aww.
http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/1025523-post1

Picture of a Headache

I would like this in my kitchen. But then none of my friends would ever come over again.
http://www.maartenbaas.com/

Why on Earth?

http://www.geekologie.com/2007/06/house_tunnel.php

Shake That

I think I would load all my dishes with too much S&P if I owned this. Too fun.
Check out the Design Museum's store for more goodies.
(Btw, Design Museum - one of my fav museums in the world!)
http://designmuseumshop.com/

Body Parts

http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2008/02/body-parts-argu.html

Never have the eyeball & tongue been portrayed so cutely/with attitude. Wieden + Kennedy's new ads for 'Coke Zero':

Attractive/Disturbing

http://www.audrey-kawasaki.com/2007/index.php
Audrey Kawasaki

Aesthetics

http://www.lauralaine.net/
Laura Laine



http://www.stinapersson.com/
Stina Persson

Enchanting Wisconsin

Listen to this:
http://www.myspace.com/boniver

Bon Iver (aka. Justin Vernon)

4 Capital Letters

Watch this:



Justice

Career Change Maybe

I want my life to be more like this.

http://davidhorvitz.com/if/index.html