Looks Good on Paper

(*ALL PICTURES CAN BE ENLARGED BY CLICKING)This simple equation, looks this way on paper:This way in theoretical mock-ups:This way in application:And this way after realization:In August of 1945, for the first, second and only time, nuclear weapons were used in warfare. The formerly thriving cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan were the targeted, with these...

People Know So Much . . .

Or do they?I am constantly amazed at how much people "know."Comment sections on political blogs, sports talk radio callers (and hosts), friends, enemies, co-workers, even those annoying "got a moment for the environment" people, are all rife with (self-identified) lucid observations on any number of topics. "You choose the topic, buddy. I'll do the schooling,"...

My Christmas Wish

After time spent among the cast-offs of their society, treating and healing what ailment's were bought before them, this band of six continued on. Their past professions now meaningless, their past alliances now meaningless. Their past discretions, triumphs, battles, thinking processes all meaningless. Four fishermen, who had spent much of their life watching...

Jobs, Well Done

Apple Inc. is my choice as Company of the Decade and it's Chief Executive, Steve Jobs, is my CEO of the millennium. As we entered the 2000's, with the palpable fear of Y2K behind us, the word Apple was still synonymous with fruit in most households. By the end of the decade, a survey of children between the age of 7-9 found 75% of them to think the fruit...

Young and the Restless

The old adage about old people sending off young people to fight their wars came to mind last night as I was reading over some of the proposed Senate Health Care Reform Bill.The Cosmetic Surgeon lobby had the proposed 10% tax on Botox injections, meant to stem the cost of the bill, successfully purged from the bill. In it's place will be a 10% tax on all tanning...

Tron Legacy Trailer

Well over a year ago this blog trumpeted the breath-taking exploits of James Cameron's "Avatar."While we are not quite ready to say anything on the release schedule will alter the film-going experience quite to the same level, we are comfortable saying, Tron Legacy, due out Holiday 2010, will be the next breath-stealer.Tron Legacy will be presented in Imax 3-D.Trailer...

Wii Black: Nintendo

Cool beyond words.Currently available in the U.K. only.More info at Black ...

Air Multiplier: Dyson

The geniuses at Dyson have done it again.A room fan without blades? Yes, indeed.Instead of explanations, I give you video:More info at Dy...

Hublot

Big Bang King Power Black MagicPriceless and unequalledMore info at Watches on ...

Ami Ami Chair

Tokujin Yoshioka's Ami Ami chairs are this generations first sure-fire collectible.Distribution is limited, so make your decision quickly.More info at Emmo H...

Odyn Vovk: Coats

Odyn Vovk will, within the next 3 years, come to dominate the Men's Winter Outerwear business.Get in on the ground floor.More info at Odyn V...

Andrea Janosik

Give her something she really wants.Andrea Janosik sterling silver and leather jewleryMore info at Andrea Jano...

Pyrrha Jewelry

Pyrrha Jewelry is a unique line of jewelry, designed in Sterling Silver primarily (a few 14k gold pieces are available).The understated, reverse-wax process, stamping give these jewels a classic, timeless look and feel.I even like this Wolf Bangle as a gift for that special person in your life.More info at Pyr...

500 Pencils

500 Pencils is the latest, limited-offering from the ingenious fund-raising firm, socialdesigner.This particular offering sends you a set of 500 colored pencils, 25 at a time, for a period of 20 months. They even offer unique storage solutions for the pencils.More info at 500 Pencils(Be sure to check out past social design projects while you are  the...

Les Heures de Parfum

Cartier's tribute to America, Les Heures de Parfum, is available exclusively in the United States.The five unisex fragrances will add two additional scents each year for the next 4 years.Saks Fifth Avenue has the exclusive distribution rights, or you may visit your nearest Cartier boutique.More info at Cart...

Architonic

If ever there were a such thing as a one-stop shop, and there isn't, Architonic would be it. This website has more architectural, interior design and artist sources than you can imagine.Do not buy a piece of furniture, redesign your kitchen or bathroom, or remodel your office space without spending a few hours on this site. One would not want to be...