This is why I think vacations are important.. i wrote this on a beach in Spain last year and just found it.. its not that its groundbreaking writing, its just the perspective i get when i get away from the chase. Without it life just becomes one big means to an end. If your stuck on your blackberry 24/7 and havent stopped to see what is actually in front of you lately, book a vacation!!
The true test of peace and happiness is in stillness,
when the mind has stopped searching for it in the form of "things" and ego fulfillment.
Happiness is not in the accumulation of future, its in the vibrant simplicity of now.
Breathe in every moment because its all you will ever have.
Stare at the sky, feel the breeze, see your soul in a child's eyes.
Listen to life without all the repetitive mental noise.
None of these things exist in your blackberry.
They are lost in the assumption that life is better served elsewhere,
when in reality everywhere and everything else is just theatre for your mind.
It will all be left behind becoming lost opportunities and dust.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Politics at its worst
Fear of the hypothetical is a tried and true practice of the republican party. Its really sad, but fortunately seems to be on its last legs.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Swaggering down 87%
NEW YORK—According to an alarming new study published Monday in The Journal Of Applied Behavioral Science, the time-honored American activity of swaggering, an extremely arrogant manner of walking, has dropped by nearly 90 percent since 2007.
"Our research indicates that American swaggering has dropped to levels drastically lower even than those reached during the savings and loan crisis of the late 1980s," said Dr. Lionel Macleod, a New York University behavioral psychology professor and lead author of the report. "Sadly, a brash, wide-legged gait accompanied by an overconfident smile and one jauntily raised eyebrow may soon be a thing of the past."
"I'm swaggering harder than ever just to keep up appearances, but I think people can tell that my heart isn't really in it anymore," said Staten Island, NY resident Vincent Reda, his insolent smirk betrayed by a certain sadness in his eyes. "With the country in the shape that it's in, I just don't know how much longer folks like me will be able to hit the streets and really shove it in people's faces with arrogant walking."
"It's scary to think about where this country is headed," Reda added. "Being huge, conceited jerks is all we know."
Notorious Extended Trailer
Im officially not mad. This is a tough one to pull off and they at least have me wanting to give it a chance
Prop 2
This is pure and simple. Factory farming abuse is unnecessary and now we can do something about it. Im not advocating becoming a vegetarian.. im not one. what i do believe in is not eating food that has suffered its entire life so i can have a softer meat.. I'm not a PETA freak, Im just happen to give a shit..
Visvim 08 Fall Winter
Newest from the Japanese label Visvim comes several new items from their 2008 Fall/Winter Collection. Included in that latest release includes the Heirloom Pocket Long Sleeves, the Ahab Shirt, Pauline Gize 45 Full-Zip Hoodie as well as the Fluxus 01 Damaged Denim. Simple but quality pieces all around. Check out here
Todays Dick from Dickipedia: Jerome Corsi
Jerome Robert Corsi (born August 31, 1946) is a conservative author, conspiracy theorist, one of those doctors who absolutely insists you call him “Doctor” even though he doesn’t practice medicine, and a dick.
Jerome Corsi has made a very nice living out of forwarding ideas that are blatantly false. These include, but are not limited to: Muslims practice mosque-sanctioned man-boy love; John Kerry is Jewish (when he’s about as WASPY as they come—just take a look at those photos of him skiing); Barack Obama deals drugs out of his Senate office; and Hillary Clinton is a lesbian. Wait a minute. Scratch that last one.
His most influential books are Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry and The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality. He has also written such works as Black Gold Stranglehold: The Myth of Scarcity and the Politics of Oil; Showdown with Nuclear Iran: Radical Islam’s Messianic Mission to Destroy Israel and Cripple the United States; and Book Titles: The Longer They Are, the Wackier the Content Contained Therein.
Despite the fact that he’s the kind of writer you’d expect to find strictly on the self-publishing circuit, Jerome Corsi is a New York Times #1 bestselling author. But then again, so is Duane “The Rock” Johnson.
On October 7, 2008, Corsi was detained by Kenyan immigration officers after attempting to stage an Obama Nation book launch at a Nairobi hotel. Initially it was believed that Corsi was being held on a “work visa technicality,” but in a bizarre twist, the Kenyan government actually said outright that they didn’t care for his ideas, foregoing the time-honored tradition of making up fake reasons to strong-arm people. Corsi was deported shortly thereafter, yet another bizarre twist, in that an American agitator was deported from a foreign country, rather than the other way around.
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Bring Back Ludes!!!
Not sure if anyone out there has had the pleasure of enjoying a quaalude but in my travels, everytime the pill comes up, those who have tend to light up like a glazed doughnut.
Apparently its like being drunk without any of the bullshit.. Look I'm not advocating drug use but that sounds pretty amazing and I would like to try one immediately.. Today if at all possible.
Here's the problem tho- for some reason they just stopped making them about 20 or more years ago. How does something that brings so much joy just stop? That's as Unamerican as "big cities" and "smart people" -- let's come together and demand the return of the quaalude..
As opposed to?
I love the McDonald's way of jumping on the "health" wagon.. I actually prefer 87% beef
Daddy Yankee has a cologne!!!
THIS JUST IN.. THIS JUST IN..
YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IS DONE!!!
Reggaetón star Daddy Yankee is launching his own cologne, DY, which will be distributed exclusively in Macy’s stores beginning this month. DY, which was developed by Givaudan Fragrances, is being marketed and distributed via an agreement with Falic Fashion Group (FFG), which in turn is owned by Duty Free Americas (DFA), which owns and operates more than 100 duty-free stores in airports and at borders.
DY will be sold in 1.7 and 3.4 fluid ounce sizes, retailing for $39 and $49 respectively. A DY deodorant will retail for $14.
(If you wanna a sample of what it smells like and happen to know Dennis Dennehy go ahead and give him a whiff)
In the beginning
The Prototype
Conceived Early 2001
There were literally dozens of early mock-ups of the iPod that didn't make the cut. Cobbled together from foam and fishing weights, they all had one thing in common: the round control wheel adorning the front.
Barneys x Converse Perfed Patent Leather Chuck Taylor
These are incredible- Available now at Barneys
Blackberry Storm
Ever since the iPhone released, everybody’s been looking to topple the big dog with every touchscreen phone releasing therefore after hoping to earn the title of iPod Killer. None have really made a dent in the iPhone’s title as the quintessential and end all of be all touch-screen phones. However, if there’s anybody who’s going to make a run at it, we assume RIM will be firing on all cylinders with their upcoming release, the Blackberry Storm. Utilizing all of the functions that has made the smartphone maker so popular, RIM also looks to re-invent the touchscreen with their new “click-able” screen offering a level of tactile feel notably absent from any other phone maker. Some sources anticipate a November release with it being made exclusive only to the Verizon network.
Author David Sedaris, on undecided voters
“I look at these people and can't quite believe that they exist. Are they professional actors? I wonder. Or are they simply laymen who want a lot of attention? To put them in perspective, I think of being on an airplane. The flight attendant comes down the aisle with her food cart and, eventually, parks it beside my seat. "Can I interest you in the chicken?" she asks. "Or would you prefer the platter of shit with bits of broken glass in it? To be undecided in this election is to pause for a moment and then ask how the chicken is cooked."
Free Dr Pepper for All as Guns N' Roses Album Release Is Set
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- G N' R delivered the rock, now Dr Pepper has to deliver the pop.
Axl Rose took 17 years to deliver the new Guns N' Roses album.
Earlier this year, Dr Pepper promised to give one can of soda to every American if Guns N' Roses delivered its latest album, "Chinese Democracy." It seemed a safe bet to observers at the time. The album had been so long in the making (17 years) that it was more a punch line than a realistic expectation.
Now, it's official. The album will be released at the end of November, meaning Dr Pepper's promise is coming due. The event is already garnering plenty of buzz for both the band and the soda.
Then again, from a business point of view, the deal raises as many questions as it answers. The album is being released exclusively at Best Buy on Nov. 23. Dr Pepper just happens to have 23 magical flavors. Further, PR shop Ketchum also represents both Best Buy and Dr Pepper.
Numerous calls to Dr Pepper were unreturned. Ketchum directed calls to its client.
Time to honor pledge
"We never thought this day would come," Tony Jacobs, VP-marketing at Dr Pepper, said in a statement. "But now that it's here all we can say is: The Dr Pepper's on us."
Dr Pepper plans to give out the soda through a couponing strategy. Consumers will need to register at the brand's website for a coupon that can then be redeemed at any retailer that sells Dr Pepper. The coupons, which are limited to one per person, will only be available for 24 hours beginning after midnight on Nov. 23. A back-of-the-napkin equation would put 300 million cans of soda (which wholesales in the range of 55 cents a pop) at about $165 million.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Motorola Aura- $2k
For those of you who kept your money in paper bags stuffed under your mattress:
If you're looking for the ultimate in cellular luxury, check out the new Motorola Aura ($2,000). Built more like a fine automobile than a swivel phone, the Aura features a 16-million color circular display, a Grade 1 62-carat sapphire crystal lens, a stainless steel housing that takes nearly two weeks to sculpt, etch and polish, a custom-engineered rotating mechanism with 130 precision ball bearings, CrystalTalk technology for terrific voice clarity, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP, Quad-band GSM, and more.
Palin: God will do the right thing on election day
This is awesome!!
In an interview posted online Wednesday, Sarah Palin told Dr. James Dobson of “Focus on the Family” that she is confident God will do “the right thing for America” on Nov. 4.
Im sure God is up in heaven watching Fox News as we speak
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
UNDFTD x Converse Poorman’s Weapon
In UNDFTD’s latest collaboration with Converse, the popular sneaker boutique utilizes an MA-1 flight jacket concept as they adopt it for use on the Poorman’s Weapon. The slimmer profile of the Poorman’s Weapon is met with some interesting features that marked the MA-1 jacket such as a satin upper and interchangeable Velcro patches. The Velcro patches itself allowed for quick disposable in the event pilots were captured behind enemy lines. Rounding out the release is the use of an orange liner much like the jackets themselves.
"Wise" Crack
With all the back and forth on whether Sarah Palin is qualified to be VP or even President of the United States, heres a perspective that cuts to the core of why I believe shes not ready without all the partisan mumbojumbo..
It comes down to lack of wisdom:
In order to address the issues facing our country one must be able to understand multiple perspectives in order to make a decision that isnt based on one. One must understand big city views as well as small town values. Education in both inner cities and rural farmlands. Pro Choice vs Pro Life.. Diplomacy vs Aggression.. the list goes on and on. For our country to be "united" a president must take into account its diversity and have the intelligence and wisdom to perhaps rise above thier own perspective. Here in lies the problem for Sarah. Shes is from the black/white school of politics. Your either right or wrong and grey doesnt exist. This is because she has spent her entire life in a small town, which in itself it fine as long as one realizes that there are other perspectives to take into account. She has made it quite clear that she thinks that the "real" America has one perspective and if you happen to be on the other side you are either the elite media, a socialist or someone who pals around with terrorists.. Whats shes missing is America is built on freedom to question and fight for what we believe. America is much bigger than small towns and in the next 2 weeks shes probably gonna find out what "fake America" has the most of: Voters.
Weed has competition
FDA Approves Magnetic Device to Treat Depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first noninvasive brain stimulator to treat depression. It works by beaming magnetic pulses through the skull, triggering small electrical charges that prompt brain cells to fire, the Associated Press reported.
The device, called transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS, is intended for patients who got no relief from their first antidepressant, offering them a different option than trying an assortment of drugs. It also doesn't pose the risks of surgically implanted electrodes or the treatment of last resort, shock therapy, the news service said.
The FDA cleared the prescription-only NeuroStar based on research that found that patients did modestly better when treated with TMS than when they received a placebo treatment that mimicked the magnet. About 24 percent of patients who received TMS scored significantly better on standard depression measures after six weeks, compared with 12 percent of those who got the placebo, the AP said.
That's about as well as patients respond to a single antidepressant, said Dr. Philip Janicak of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, who helped lead the NeuroStar study.
TMS isn't cheap, however: It's expected to cost $6,000 to $10,000, depending on how many treatments a patient needs, Janicak said. While that's a lot more than antidepressant therapy, it's thousands of dollars less than invasive depression devices, the AP said.
The Top (Bottom?) 10 Most Embarrassing Losses in Cowboys’ History
10. at Rams 34, Cowboys 14 – Sunday’s epic meltdown against lowly opponent featured a staggering 34 unanswered points.
9. Eagles 49, at Cowboys 21 – Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens produced a season’s worth of highlights on Monday Night Football mismatch in ’04.
8. at Giants 15, Cowboys 0 – In a futile effort that typified '89's 1-15, Dallas was stopped four times from New York’s 1-yard line in the closing minutes.
7. at Redskins 26, Cowboys 3 – Coming off their first Super Bowl, Dallas was unceremoniously dethroned in ’72 NFC Championship Game by feisty Washington coach George Allen.
6. at Titans 31, Cowboys 0 – Quarterback Anthony Wright was laughably inept as Dallas finished ’00 with a Christmas night whimper.
5. at Bills 14, Cowboys 3 – Loss to 0-11 Buffalo in ’84 paved way for missing the playoffs for first time in 10 seasons.
4. Cardinals 38, at Cowboys 0 – Humiliation of ’70 shutout on Monday Night Football ignited Super Bowl run.
3. Eagles 27, at Cowboys 0 – Rookie quarterback Troy Aikman sacked 11 times in ’89 Thanksgiving embarrassment.
2. Bears 44, at Cowboys 0 – ’85 playoff squad was thoroughly dismantled in Texas Stadium by eventual Super Bowl champs.
1. at Texans 19, Cowboys 10 – ’03 loss to Houston in the expansion franchise’s first game will eternally sting. – Richie Whitt
Monday, October 20, 2008
Elwood For Beautiful Losers
Palmer Brown is in the building
Elwood has put together a nice set of merchandise for the Beautiful Losers Film. Held within a unique cigar box the package includes a limited organic t-shirt, an EP of music composed by Money Mark, stickers and coasters. The run is available only from the Beautiful Losers webstore.
Hereeees Johnny!!
Celebrate Stanley Kubrick's classic The Shining at Come Play With Us. This special gathering at the Timberline Lodge aims to recreate the 1920s era ball from the film at the same lodge featured in the movie. $100/person VIP Packages include a night's stay at the lodge, dinner, cocktails, a special midnight showing of the film, and more, while a $25 ticket will let you into the dinner and ball, along with round-trip bus service from Portland
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Intellect and wisdom vs. Quicksand Ideology
in 2 weeks we'll know who won. In 2 weeks we'll know if our country is self aware and looking towards the future or stuck in the fear and cynicism of the past. We've all heard it 1000x "this is the most important election of our lifetime" but if you sit and contemplate, it becomes crystal clear just how true it is. Im 37 years old and this is the first time i have ever been inspired by a politician. Until now they ALL seemed to play to the lowest common denominator while their advisers and surrogates spit out meaningless taglines with no intention of follow through. Its the ultimate cynicism. Knowing your playing chess with people too ignorant and/or uneducated enough to dive into the details and have an individual perspective. Mix it all with a little religion and fear and wallah! you can win the White House in the United States. Before anyone gets angry or implies Im picking on those on the right, Im not generalizing. I'm speaking about a portion of the "right" that those in charge manipulate. Back to my newfound hope in the political realm. Barack Obama is cut from a different cloth. Its the cloth my generation is also cut with, we've just never had the opportunity to stand behind someone running for President. Obama is a pure representation of who are are as a country right now. John McCain is who we were at least a decade ago. We are witnessing the evolution of our country. McCain knows this and has been forced to fire up his base by picking someone who will go down in history as the most unqualified vice presidential pick in the history of our country.. Im not talking about experience as a qualification. Im talking about an unmatched lack of wisdom, knowledge and intellect. Sure shes easy to pick on but its not her people should be focused on. At times I actually feel sorry for her, she's just in way over her head. Its the person who chose her that should concern us more. This quite possibly was the most important decision of his life. McCain and Palin now run around the country attacking anyone who questions their judgement, viewpoints, or vision along with accusations of being unamerican or unpatriotic. This is bottom of the barrel strategy. The ticket has put an asterisk next to intelligence. It reminds me of a Tool lyric which happens to be about religion which is always hand in hand with this approach:
"If you want to get your soul to heaven
Trust in me now don't you judge or question
You are broken and faith can heal you
Just do everything I tell you to do"
Obama in the other hand has chosen to take a different road. And it doesn't feel like a strategy. Its just who he is. Sure he's playing politics, he has to, but at the core he seems authentic. Hes what being American means in 2008 and has earned where he currently stands. He understands where we are and how badly our government needs to evolve. He believes in diplomacy over bombs, the incredible possibilities of science, the seriousness of enviormental issues. He wants women to have the right to make etrememly tough decisions. He's aware enough to know that he doesnt know everything and will surround himself with those who do. On the economy Warren Buffet supports him. On foreign affairs Colin Powell does, On the enviorment every major agency on the planet is wearing Obama buttons. Pick an issue and Ill show you who's at the top supporting him. Add the fact that hes the American dream at the highest level and it all becomes clear... The problem is how many Americans are afraid of the change, how many have given into the fear, and worst of all how many Americans have been manipulated by cynical advisers and speechwriters. We know that we've evolved intellectually as a country.. In 2 weeks we might finally have proof.
Pepsi Upends Brands With $1.2 Billion Shake-Up
Pepsi's New Logo
It's hard to tell just when Pepsi blinked. For the past several years, its advertising has lacked its trademark sparkle, and its brands have lost their edge. As U.S. volume flagged, so did that signature spunk that marked Pepsi as an engaging upstart delightedly tweaking big, bad Coke.
But Pepsi finally seems intent on regaining its share. Its strategy involves three years; $1.2 billion; a complete packaging, merchandising and marketing overhaul of its soft drinks -- and a reduced reliance on BBDO, the shop that put it on the map nearly 50 years ago.
In trying to rebuild North American carbonated-soft-drink volume that dropped 3%, PepsiCo Chairman-CEO Indra Nooyi said the company will embark on a sweeping revamp of "every aspect of the brand proposition for our key [carbonated-soft-drink] brands: how they look, how they're packaged, how they will be merchandised on the shelves and how they connect with consumers." Leading the push is Dave Burwick, recently tapped as CMO for beverage brands.
Undefeated x Applebum T-Shirt
For the release of the adidas x Undefeated ZX 8000, they teamed up with Applebum on a collaborative t-shirt. The t-shirt also features the sneaker.
A $110,000 Motorcycle
We know Confederate Motor Company can design sweet motorcycles because its first bike, the Wraith, is nice. But we've gotta wonder what the company's designer was smoking when he penned the new Renaissance Fighter and whether he'll share it with the people Neiman Marcus thinks will drop $110,000 to buy one.
The Renaissance takes the board-track racer aesthetic of the too-cool-for-words B91 Wraith and projects it well into the next century. The result is a bike that, although technically impressive, is as ugly as it is overpriced. That isn't keeping Neiman Marcus from offering the Renaissance in its Christmas Big Book, that annual repository of all things garish, gaudy and gauche.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
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