Archive for July, 2009
Friday, July 31st, 2009
The Chive
You ever been to a website with nothing but random images and of no value, but yet you look at your watch and hours have past and you’re still on the same site randomly clicking away? Well if you want to get work done, don’t click the image below…
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Urban Paper Toys
Can’t afford those collectible toys in today’s recession? Don’t be bummed, do something productive and make your own out of paper!
Urban Paper the Movie from Studio N8 on Vimeo.
A video that will be going along side the book, Urban Paper, that was put together by Matt Hawkins (www.madhawkins.com) and released by HOW publications (http://www.howdesign.com/) It’s scheduled for an April release.
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Brainfart.
Sometimes when my mind isn’t creative, I either leave the house and do something to take a mental break, or I browse books, magazines, or online for an inspiration to pop into my head. I’m currently trying to come up with some creative logos for a couple of brands. And I got stuck with a brain fart, so I was browsing the internet for some cool logos. And I have to say, the ones that stick out best to me are the creative type logos that form images, or subtle images that really complete the logo. I hate busy logos especially when the elements have nothing to do with the brand. Or when people just take a font they like, type out the brand name, do nothing to give the font a little twist, and call it their logo. Where’s the creativity in that? Well here’s some of my favorites I found….
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Evolution of Michael Jackson
Available at http://www.camiseteria.com
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Nike Hyperdunk Philippines
Not really feelin these kicks. But whatever makes you happy.
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Crips & Bloods: Made In America
I’ve always had a love for documentaries. To some of you this movie may be old, but I suggest to those who haven’t seen it, to watch this whether you grew up in this type of environment or not.
Directed by critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta and Executive Produced by NBA star Baron Davis and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Stephen Luczo, CRIPS AND BLOODS: MADE IN AMERICA tells the story of the Crips and Bloods, South Los Angeles’ two most infamous African-American gangs.
Combining unprecedented access into the worlds of active gangs, CRIPS AND BLOODS: MADE IN AMERICA offers a compelling, character-driven documentary narrative which chronicles the decades-long cycle of destruction and despair that defines modern gang culture.
The shocking war-zone reality of the South LA Gangs, the Crips and the Bloods.
From the genesis of LA’s gang culture to the shocking, war-zone reality of daily life in the South L.A., the film chronicles the rise of the Crips and Bloods, tracing the origins of their bloody four-decades long feud. Contemporary and former gang members offer their street-level testimony that provides the film with a stark portrait of modern-day gang life: the turf wars and territorialism, the inter-gang hierarchy and family structure, the rules of behavior, the culture of guns, death and dishonor.
Ex-gang members of the Crips and Bloods, gang intervention experts, activists and academics talk.
Throughout the film ex-gang members, gang intervention experts, writers, activists and academics analyze many of the issues that contribute to South LA’s malaise: the erosion of identity that fuels the self-perpetuating legacy of black self-hatred, the disappearance of the African-American father and an almost pervasive prison culture in which today one out of every four black men will be imprisoned at some point in his life.
Solution to the South LA gang problem.
Finally the gang members themselves articulate their enduring dream of a better life. They provide CRIPS AND BLOODS: MADE IN AMERICA with its ultimate statement: a message of hope and a cautionary tale of redemption aimed at saving the lives of a new generation of kids, not just in South LA but anywhere in the world that gang violence exists.
http://www.cripsandbloodsmovie.com
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Shaquille on WWE
I hardly watch or play sports. I only pay attention to our local teams IF they’re doing good. Yup I’m a bandwagon jumper and I’m not afraid to admit it. But I am still upset Seattle sold the Sonics! The only basketball I play is…
but this vid is just funny…
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Lowrider Ice Cream Truck
So I’m sittin here doing some design work and I hear the ice cream truck coming. But then I hear the sound of bass booming to the ice cream song. So I wonder what the hell kind of ice cream truck this is? So I look out the window and see this….
My neighbor hood ice cream man is cooler than your ice cream man.
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Duck Down Records signs to Blue Scholars
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Soulshifters Summit 2009 NYC
Along with Massive Monkees another locally well known crew is the Soulshifters. Free aka Alfredo has been dancing for a long time. I even battled him growing up in high school at a B-Boy battle in Tacoma Mall at Above the Belt. I still have the video, one day I’ll upload it. Of course I lost. But he’s still one of my idols in the dance world that is still doin it. I need to get back into my dancing shape which was -30lbs!
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Jet Skiing
My wife and I.
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Massive Monkees + ABDC Season 4
Seattle’s very own Massive Monkees crew has made it to Season 4 of America’s Best Dance Crew! Congrats guys!
Massive Monkees
Monday, July 27th, 2009
Ghetto Air Conditioning…
It’s crazy hot right now! So I’m thinking about making one of these swamp coolers. Haha!
Monday, July 27th, 2009
Great Wolf Lodge + Niece’s Birfday + Jerkin’
It was my niece’s birthday and we decided to take her to the Great Wolf Lodge which was a first time for all of us. It was worth the stay and I really wouldn’t mind going again. The lines for the rides weren’t as long as compared to Wild Waves and the Howlin’ Tornado was the sickest ride out there! They also had an arcade and a teenage dance club to keep the youngins busy.
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
Raw Oysters + Southern Kitchen
It was a hot and sunny day out. We were planning on going kayaking in Gig Harbor, but all the kayaks were all rented out. So we saw some folks picking oysters off the beach and we all decided to eat some since we’ve never tried it straight off the beach. I love raw oysters, but this was our first time eating them right off of the beach. I’m used to them being ice cold, but they were still pretty damn good!
Afterwards we decided to end our evening with dinner at Tacoma’s well known Southern Kitchen Restaurant. They serve the best soul food ever and was recently featured in Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Ever since this place was featured on that show, they’ve been busy like crazy and there have been long lines outside waiting to get a taste of this southern cookin’.
1716 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405-3310
(253) 627-4282
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
Kuroshio Sea
I saw this on my friend Jonas’s blog and I had to repost. This aquarium is so sick! I’m going to Japan! Err wait…I need a job first!
Friday, July 24th, 2009
Alice In Wonderland
I think this original childrens story will give kids nightmares. Or maybe it’s just me?
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Crazy stop motion animation!!!
“Bruce Lee vs. Iron Man”
This is a interactive youtube vid called “B-Boy Joker”
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Today was a good day.
Nike’s commercials are always on point.
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Cotto vs Pacquiao November 14th!
