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Chicago Keeps it Blooded: Part 103 (super shady)
kunal #9385
Chicago gang leaders will hold a press conference to denounce Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis' threats to crack down on gang leaders. Chicago needs a Batman, or at least a Christian Bale to yell incredulously at them.
Antoine Dodson (ntih)
kunal #9375
The original was a sensation. The Gregory Brothers auto-tune took it to the next level. The meme has taken off full speed. Not sure what/who I'm talking about? Check it out at KnowYourMeme.com.
Vintage Tokyo subway manner posters (4real)
kunal #9373
Here are a few manner posters that appeared in the Tokyo subways between 1976 and 1982.
Create Your Media Monster! (the future)
kunal #9370
Creating animated robots out of portable media. Awesome. So awesome.
DJG Will also love this video (video)
kunal #9368
Guinness World Record Todd Taylor Fastest Banjo. The only thing you won't love is all the banjo-related puns the narrator makes.
DJG Will Love this video - Drugs by Ratatat (video)
kunal #9367
And so will all of you. So good. Comprised of stock footage from Getty Images, Carl Burgess created this super uncomfortable music video for Ratatat. Watching it is like eating sour skittles. Check out the Predator cameo around 1:20.
Chris Man made me buy this for him (super shady)
peter #9357
Turner, corporate mercenary, wakes in a reconstructed body, a beautiful woman by his side. Then Hosaka Corporation reactivates him for a mission more dangerous than the one he's recovering from: Maas-Neotek's chief of R&D is defecting. Turner is the one assigned to get him out intact, along with the biochip he's perfected. But this proves to be of supreme interest to certain other parties--some of whom aren't remotely human.
Welcome back Doug (super shady)
kunal #9356
It's good to see you again. There are few of us who still check this. Live long and prosper. Everyone's so busy now. Norton has a job... Frank is like 5 hours behind everyone, so anything he hears about is already old news. Chris Marino got engaged, so I think he's done with the internet or something, and Trevor is too busy getting mad paid.
Produzione Privata Acquatinta Pendant Lamp (money)
kunal #9347
Gotta find a way to remake this bad boy.
Chicago Keeps It Blooded: Part VI (super shady)
kunal #9343
High court strikes down Chicago handgun ban. Chicago's South Side is about to get South Sideier. Woe is us.
Killer executed by Utah firing squad (super shady)
kunal #9336
For those of you who didn't know (myself included), death row inmates can still be executed by firing squad in the US (or at least in Utah). The firing squad pinned a paper target to his chest.
Young Girl Drops the C-bomb on National TV (mad props)
kunal #9331
Love that she said it twice. Thanks UYD for making me aware of this. In another year, I would have actually probably seen this live. GBA!
Fake It Til You Make It (video)
kunal #9328
Jaleel White (Urkel) returns to ... TV? ... with some sort of new show. I watched 5 minutes and laughed twice. Is it a good sign? Who knows. I don't. "GIRL, you look like you kick mules for a living." Also, I can't wait to copy off his style in the show. Except I believe he is ripping off of Kanweezy.
dodocase (advice)
kunal #9305
Hey Pete. Add this to the list of things you've done a long time ago that people much later monetized. Enter: the moleskine case for the iPad.
NAOTO FUKASAWA AT LUMINAIRE (design)
kunal #9304
Chicago boys: lecture at MCA Theater, Event & Exhibition at Luminaire afterwards.
Happy Friday (video)
kunal #9297
Happy Friday indeed. This is mostly for Chris-man. "It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you..."
machete (money)
peter #9294
this trailer actually looks like this movie will be better than I thought it would be when I heard that it was going to be a movie.
So many Questions with Amos Masondo (4real)
kunal #9285
Joburg is advertised as a world-class city. Chris Barron asked the mayor, Amos Masondo...
Global Apps for Development Competition (mad props)
kunal #9282
World Bank frees up development data, and opens competition for someone, anyone, to do something, anything, with all this data. Infographicphiles rejoice.
Chicago Keeps it Blooded, Pt 4 (ntih)
kunal #9279
Two Illinois lawmakers say violence has become so rampant in Chicago that the National Guard must be called in to help.
Brooklyn Doesn't Have An Apple Store?! (video)
kunal #9260
"My God, even Staten Island has an Apple store!" Brooklyn Borough President makes a video plea to Jobs to put an Apple store in the 'creative capital of america'
Overdue Kudos (money)
peter #9248
Doug is on Svpply
Frank is top 20 under 30
DJG has new video
DJG in show in California
Kunal has new job
Doug has awesome new poster
Congrats boys!! Anyone else have any awesome news? Keep it going.
amass blog (money)
peter #9230
awesome blog of awesome collections of design related ephemera. everyone will love this. prob doug will the most. i do the second most.
Memorable quotes for Cool Runnings (kinda cool)
kunal #9223
They should have just listed the entire script!
Photos of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives Archives (photography)
kunal #9221
Very interesting characters in the early days. Looked pretty clean-cut back then. Once you get to present-day, not so much.
For all you 'Lost' fans out there… (the future)
kunal #9215
Nice… I guess by default, this goes under THE FUTURE.
Super Mario Bros on an 8x8 LED matrix (video)
kunal #9214
Beats the hell out of Call of Duty, eh? In my dream world, all video games look like this.
Sex.com domain is going to be available soon… (ntih)
kunal #9210
I've been looking for a new home for the Umbrella Club… you guys wanna pool our money?!
Christian T-Shirts That Don't Suck! (super shady)
kunal #9208
I can't tell if this is a joke or not, because these shirts do in fact suck.
Loose Change (mad props)
kunal #9202
Brought to my attention by Ricky Gervais podcast. A name as evocative and as exciting as… well, nothing.
FBNORTON (money)
peter #9194
I realized how awkward it was to have things listed that way. I changed up some language last nite. Now some people are "just friends." You are still Umbrella club. Internet web posting sites come before friends.
DJG is my third favorite author (money)
peter #9191
I think that most of the UC members have their names on a fake book I have done. But only DJG and trevor made the final cut. Oh, and my grandpa.
Pete Cuba dot com (money)
peter #9185
My new design site is live now. Feel free to give me advice RE it. I will probably mass email all of you at some point too. There will eventually be some sort of copy integrated into the icons, but for now there is not. You can't buy anything from here though. I'm no DJZ
Nice Work DJG! (mad props)
kunal #9172
You should have to animate everything you've ever done now. Although, in my head, all you work is dancing around a campfire.
Doug, (design)
kunal #9154
I'd say this portfolio puts you firmly in the loving snuggle of the cooligans. Too good.
Randy Moller Goal Calls (money)
peter #9148
Panther's announcer has the most hilarious goal calls. All movie/song quotes. No sense. YOU MUST LISTEN TO THIS NOW.
Amazingly Negative Review (money)
peter #9134
Looking at buying some new desk lamps. This review takes a couple minutes to read, but the turn from complaining about the lamp to complaining about the world is seamless and the best example of pessimism that I have ever read.
To be fair, Trevor (money)
peter #9132
I did make the sweatshirt that makes kunal look like a lesbian. Chrisman helped pick it out tho.
Looking to Step into the stock market? (4real)
kunal #9118
Practice with this virtual trading game: We Seed.
Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Start Today (illustration)
kunal #9112
Shaun White, take home that gold. Are you in the games? I don't know. Nice Google Logo Illo for the event. Their first screen-width span I think!
The Big Red is the Man, and so is his buddy Grady Mcferrin (illustration)
kunal #9111
We met them up in NYC on our first SID trip up there. Thanks to whoever set up THAT TRIP, it was great.
Introducing Blackman (the future)
kunal #9090
Hello everyone. Please welcome Dan Blackman, our Chicago-friend, but Phillyconnek. I've linked to his Flickr, because he is an amazing foto grapher. Also, a wonderful designer. Enjoy.
axe cop (advice)
peter #9078
written by a 5 year old and illustrated by a 29 year old. This shit is gold.
Some even more new stuff (money)
peter #9066
Didn't want to post it all yesterday, and fucked up the post too.
Owly
Skull
Stump
Tattoo
Sween
and pictures of my new tattoo are here
Some new pieces (money)
peter #9064
I don't even want to call them paintings anymore.
Ahha
Apologies
Full (for Daniel Z.)
Jan 29 2010
YouTube HTML5 Opt-In Beta (science)
kunal #9061
Ready to ditch the bloated world of Flash? Try running YouTube's HTML5 video beta.
How to Live to 100 (video)
kunal #9055
Interesting talk that focuses on how culture and lifestyle contribute to high life expectancy, instead of focusing on diets and supplements. Regardless, I'm still screwed.
CO-OP Episode 314: Reflections 2009, Part 1 (video)
kunal #9041
It's back, Chris. Good year, great year coming up.
Ebert - Poignant as Always: A Letter to Rush Limbaugh (mad props)
kunal #9035
Anything that begins:
"You should be horse-whipped for the insult you have paid to the highest office of our nation."
is worth reading, in my book. By the way, don't look for my book, it's never coming out.
Another Mashup (video)
kunal #9011
Speaking of mashups, here's an oldie, but… a goodie. via Todaysbigthing.
Flight of the Conchords end tv show (money)
peter #8972
i guess it is good that they are doing it now. i sure hope they remake it for america though.
skoal (money)
peter #8958
I really like this new tobacco. And best of all, it is available with wintermint.
doug's link (money)
peter #8899
follow this one instead.
also, sorry for not responding to anyone. but doug won the contest yesterday i think.
Under Consideration (super shady)
peter #8890
Trevor- they say what it is right at the top of the page! WHAT THIS IS A growing network and enterprise dedicated to the progress of the graphic design profession and its practitioners, students and enthusiasts. At times intangible, its purpose is to question, push, analyze and agitate graphic design and those involved in the profession. More about UnderConsideration…
frank gets post familied (money)
peter #8842
love post family with all my boner. i sent them a link to my last painting with info about the show, but they did not post anything, and none of them came to the show.
weekend plans (super shady)
peter #8838
I am going to start making some of my furniture.
desk
entertainment center
planter stands
Fall Fest Documented (photography)
kunal #8826
I am getting into this 'Flickr' thing... I'm not really a big web guy, so we'll see how this goes.
Youtube Comments That Make Me Smile - Entry 1 (ntih)
kunal #8799
There is something genuine and endearing about this YT Commenter's enthusiasm. chyea!
CNN.com (super shady)
kunal #8798
I'll keep talking about this redesign for a while. My favorite part is when the adspace extends like this.
I Be Interview (news)
kunal #8790
Paras G, the writer who interviewed Trevor, also worked on an interview with me. Please to enjoy.
CNN.com redesigns again (super shady)
kunal #8766
And personally, I am not a fan of the top 300px of the screen. The placement of the AD SPACE IS FUCKING RIDICULOUS and I'm sad to see it at such a prominent level with the feature stories. The red banner is distracting. The rest of the site is OK for now, I am still thinking about it, but it's very clean. I was a fan of the old site.
site is live (money)
peter #8756
go to the address above, not the one i posted before. site is live. bugs still exist.
Test Drive (money)
peter #8753
Boyz of tUC. I will send an email as well for those who don't check this often.
Website is up and in beta. All the images are in there. Linked to my links page above. That is the basic idea. I will send dimensions in the email to anyone who is interested for the links images, that, or feel free to send me a link to an image and I will format it up right n tight.
Please give the site a once over (nav on the top right will be fixed shortly). Looking for advice on curating. Any pieces that shouldn't be in there? Anything you haterade? Don't hold back. But also don't tell me to redo the entire site. That is not going to happen at this point. Thanks in advance.
Danny- (money)
peter #8750
Awesome! I am thinking anything will do. It will most likely be a tall skinny thing or something like that. Just think it would be cool to give a tiny sample of a person instead of just the name, since I already have the format ready. Start thinking on it, I need to try it out to make sure it is going to work for realz dawg.
Idea (money)
peter #8748
Gentlemen
the link above is what my new website will look like more or less. I will be asking for some feedback later in the week, but please hold off for now.
I am thinking in my "links" section that I might ask each person if they want to make a little icon or drawing for themselves. Is this an idea anyone would get behind?
Yanko store! (money)
peter #8735
My favorite industrial design blog was always plagued by the fact that 99% of the shit was just concept. Now they are opening a store and taking a lot of the concepts from awesome and often young designers to market. I can't wait to not be able to afford anything.
RE: MY SHIRT WITH SAGMEISTER. (the future)
kunal #8723
Frank, I hate to break it to ya, but that's not Sagmeister. That's Future-Chris-Marino.
Doug- (money)
peter #8713
When do I get to see some things letterpressed from within your home? I am pumped to see what the vandy will press out.
dante's inferno (money)
peter #8697
just finished my piece for a group show. it is about 3.5 ft. wide and 8.5 ft. tall.
トップページ｜GREEN TOKYO ガンダムプロジェクト (ntih)
kunal #8694
ご来場ありがとうございました！ 2009年7月11日（土）～8月31日（月）の52日間、都立潮風公園で開催されました『GREEN TOKYO ガンダムプロジェクト』は終了いたしました。期間中の来場者数は415万人を越え、会場は大変な賑わいを見せました。たくさんのご来場、誠にありがとうございました。
Daniel and Frank N (money)
peter #8660
Loving both of the new illo's I have seen from you guys and all the new work in general. Would love to talk to you both more in depth, but one quick overarching crit (anyone feel free to disagree):
It is my opinion that when you are digitizing something done by hand or when you are doing something digital made to look like it was done by hand you should be less aggro with the "done by hand" and texture in your strokes. When it is as harsh as it would be by hand, it comes across as a bit fake. Frank C. is the master of making it come across looking correct and even. With big bold strokes, subtlety is your friend. You both are my friends.
High Speed Pancake stacking with Flexpicker Robots (the future)
kunal #8651
Now all you need to do is attach a knife to the end, and give it wheels.
Tunnel People (money)
peter #8647
Article about people living under Las Vegas. T-grillz showed me a documentary about people living in old NYC subway tunnels. Dark Crystal?
Invisible homeless (money)
peter #8644
I had this very idea and never did it. Damn't. I fucking hate everything.
Awesome text clock (money)
peter #8621
that was all the rage and all the expensive is also and iPhone app. I really like the idea of awesome clocks on phones, but does anyone use them? I hope so. Tempting to buy it.
january 2010 (money)
peter #8597
i made a calender book on the internet. i want to get a big fancy desk and make a big fancy calender book or one that sits on a wall and you turn the page every day.
Visit Waterloo, Illinois (video)
kunal #8594
Sarah's hometown. This. Video. Is. Incredible. Look for tadpoles along the shore!
New type (money)
peter #8593
That I made. Above is a sample. < a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/twohorsetown/3901950332/in/photostream/">THIS is the alphabet + alternates.
Blueprint 3 (money)
peter #8573
Anyone who cares prob. downloaded the leak yesterday. But MTV is streaming the entire album.
reggie watts beats (money)
peter #8561
95% sure that the black/white guy with the big hair was reggie watts. this is actually based more on his amount of hand jewelry than anything else. Except his race.
I cannot fucking wait (money)
peter #8557
To have robots in my eyes telling me what is going on all the time. Only I want mine to be programmed by Danny and filled with him drawing over everything I see all day every day. Only then will I know true happiness.
Stattoo (mad props)
kunal #8553
Another golden program from Panic! software (Coda, Transmit, etc.). I am trying it out right now. We'll see how long it stays useful, but so far my first impressions are very good.
Woofer (kinda cool)
kunal #8552
The opposite of Twitter. According to their 'About' page: "This is simply a novelty website where we thought it would be funny to have a minimum character requirement for public posts and see what people did with it."
Chicago Keeps it Blooded: Part 3 (ntih)
kunal #8544
Yesterday I heard a lot of sirens downtown (more than usual). Here is why! The morning news called the suspect a 'panhandler' which put a really funny image in my mind.
CS4/Snow Leopard (money)
peter #8537
So apparently there is no telling if CS3 will work with snow leopard. For any of us who are planning on upgrading, this is worth thinking about. I am not sure where the thinking will lead, but somewhere. However, if I manage to get snow leopard and cannot install my programs, i will save more than the original 5 gigs of space from leopard, so that is good news.
Google Chrome for Mac (Intel) (mad props)
kunal #8535
This is still a developer release, but this version is pretty solid. I am using it right now, in fact. I am going to use it all day to see how it handles daily browsing, but so far, I am already leaning towards this being a Safari/Firefox killer for me. Interface is great.
WTWTA Soundtrack (money)
peter #8530
T-grillz previously posted something about this. There is a song available on the myspace now. Listening to it now. I think it will be good. Soundtrack of the fall.
UO polaroid (money)
peter #8523
I was so just about to post this doug. As much as I want to hate UO, I can't bring myself to do it. They keep doing stuff like this that I really like. It is good that there is a place as big as they are who is willing to do stuff like this. Also, they just released a desk I really like.
Snakes No. 1 & Snakes No. 2 (money)
peter #8508
I finished that painting and then made a version of it out of wallpaper that might be better.
laying it all out (money)
peter #8507
alternatives to indesign. bookmarked for later. i would love to take the time to try out new programs, but i am so used to the ones i got. i said remember that.
pelican project (money)
peter #8497
prob. a repost but everyone will enjoy it. all the pelican covers from 1930s to 1980s.
Snakes on a board (money)
peter #8489
new piece I am working on. Probably the last one I will finish before I start this weird huge piece I decided to do for a group show in October.
mad men yourself (money)
peter #8486
http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/madmenyourself/
just a remind that this show is coming up again soon. get caught up. Mad Men, Dexter, and It's Always Sunny are going to make my best fall lineup ever.
Chevy Volt (money)
peter #8483
Going to have 230 mpg city rating. Times they are a changing. In every possible way. More song lyrics. Ch-ch-ch-changes.
Dremel (money)
peter #8479
If anyone has been in the market for a rotating dremel (as I have been) this is a really good deal on Amazon right now. $50 + free shipping. Mine is on it's way. You cannot wait to see how many things I grind. Starting with your girl. Burn.
style = fart (money)
peter #8475
Doug-
The first thing I thought of when I saw that ad, admittedly, was Sagmeister. Further on in the commercial though, they really expand on the idea. In my opinion, the ad was well executed and thought out. If we didn't have this current culture of designers as rock stars, there would be no issue here. Everything is borrowed and expanded from somewhere else, as we all know. Stylistically some of the type looks the same, but I am willing to attribute that to the limitations of the medium that drive the style. I think that as soon as you release work into the public, it is no longer yours to own. You must immediately understand that if it is well done and executed, it will inspire new uses and ideas. As long as the use of the idea is appropriate for the message, it is acceptable. That has been one of my long standing problems with the way designers thing about typefaces vs. handtype/environmental type. They are means to an end. We as designers decided at some point that because someone spent time doing it by hand that there is more ownership over it for the individual. In reality, if you set bodoni on screen, use vinyl letters, set it on a press, cut a mask and screen it, or draw it by hand, it is just a treatment as long as it is being used for design. It gets into the line of design vs. art I think as well, which is an unending conversation. If anything though, Sagmeister should be flattered. People will assume he did the work and he probably isn't too hard up for cash.
glyph board (money)
peter #8464
for all you iboners. lets you get at the glyphs the iphone keyboard is missing. format that shit correct, bitches.
Trevor - Right back at ya (video)
kunal #8463
Soulja Boy Crank Dat - Teletubbies style. Love the omnipotent baby sun.
Sesame Street is Awesome (mad props)
kunal #8460
Always has been. I give you, "Desperate Houseplants."
lumadessa collection (money)
peter #8453
loving these bird paintings. might have to buy a couple. they seem like they would be great kitchen artwork. is that okay to say? i think so. my friend keeps two of my paintings in his bathroom. look at this while you shit.
Interview with Rob Janoff, designer of the Apple logo (kinda cool)
kunal #8433
Nice. [via Tuaw] - via [creativebits]
THE SHACK (super shady)
kunal #8431
Radio Shack rebranding to "The Shack?" That sounds like a place I don't want to go... in a weird date-rape sense. [via Engadget]
The Obsessive Images of Seymour Chwast (design)
kunal #8430
SEYMOUR! I finally got this book. I lovey.
Doug - Hosting (advice)
kunal #8429
Doug, I recommend Webhostingbuzz to everyone, even though I no longer use it. It's pretty OK.
New Design Observer (ntih)
kunal #8428
Too wide. Too much content at my face. It's no Umbrella Club, that's for sure ;) Thanks for the link Doug.
Peoria Packing Butcher Shop (mad props)
kunal #8399
Chicago boys... I smell a fieldtrip. Check out the awesome pictures. Has rave reviews on Yelp... not for the faint of heart.
Unfortunate (money)
peter #8389
New painting. My friend said "laser eyes can't love" when we were debating super powers during a long car-ride.
So much new work (money)
peter #8385
SHIRTS:
Forest/Trees Shirt
Scarf Weather Shirt
Boat Shirt
Argyle Shirt (old)
Marriage Shirt
OTHER:
Lies
Marriage
Beardo Stencil (WIP)
Change Your Mac's boot image... (kinda cool)
kunal #8379
I'm totally going to rock that old color Apple icon.
Ye Olde Bill Gates (image)
kunal #8378
Doug, I think you should take a portrait similar to this, but leaning on your letterpress.
Seeking Task Chair Advice (advice)
kunal #8372
I need a great chair for my desk... any suggestions/personal favorites?
Visioneers (money)
peter #8369
Apparently did not get picked up for distribution. It is on netflix watch it now and also the DVD is for sale. I will most likely watch it tonite and will also probably buy the DVD if it is as good as I am hoping. Zack Galifiniakis (sp) and some girl I love but can never remember her name. Cannot wait.
Plains (money)
peter #8368
new painting I am finishing up right now. It is mainly about how if native americans lived in israel or something.
Eco font? (money)
peter #8346
Doug, totes for real. What I was trying to say is if they took the idea of the bleed and applied that to this font to meet different ends. I am not convinced it is a good idea yet, and would like to see the research they did and see what other options they tried before landing on this solution.
Eco font? (money)
peter #8342
My initial thought was that they would be doing this whole thing like Bell Centennial, which would make sense. Use less ink and let it bleed in to fill the areas. Do you think that would work for this? I could see that happening at text levels, but they make no mention of it. Also, the benefit/cost doesn't stack up for me since you are stuck with this one typeface. Maybe it would make more sense to create a pattern (or two) that could go over any body text and create areas that would allow bleed.
Jovi-al (super shady)
kunal #8340
Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday...
Alan Bean Art (art)
kunal #8338
Meet the only artist to have ever stepped on the moon! In 1982, Bean stepped down from NASA to pursue painting. And he is still flying high today! His art is "off" this world! My fav. is "Is Anyone Out There?"
monsters of folk (money)
peter #8337
Not sold on the name. But a collab project of Conor Oberst, M. Ward and Jim James. There is a single up there now. Liking it so far.
buzz aldrin is a badass. seriously. (money)
peter #8336
Just heard about this. Back in 2002 one of the most vocal hoax supporters for the moon landing confronted Aldrin. Aldrin, in his 70's, responded by punching the guy, in his 30's, in the face.
Microwave Massacre - Memorable Quotes (ntih)
kunal #8334
I can infer pretty strongly what this movie is about, based on the title, but the quotes alone have piqued my interest even more.
Altar (money)
peter #8330
Did most of this over the weekend and finished it up the other day. By finished I mean that it still needs varnish and hinges. But I am out of spray varnish, and out of hinges.
chemistry comes alive (money)
peter #8328
on friday i am not going to go to chris man's party. i am going to stay home and watch old school chemistry experiments. it will be awesome.
Cabrini Heat, Son (video)
kunal #8325
I live by this projects building. When my parents visited, I drove them through this street, to get to my place, just to freak 'em out.
Classy Llama Studios - Web Development (design)
kunal #8324
They should redesign their own website! w00t!
My 2¢? (ntih)
kunal #8323
It may not be to your aesthetic, but I will say it is nice to see a website/operation that feels like a complete package. Overall, its convincing as a program. If you want to know who designed it, you can check out the next link I post. Classy Llama Studios in SPFDMO. :)
The Barring-gaffner of Bagnialto (or This Year's Masterpiece) (money)
peter #8316
Slow second half of the day. Did this. I hope there are jobs designing book covers with the same three assets for imaginary authors out there somewhere.
Daniel (money)
peter #8315
Thank you sir. It is only by invitation. I actually didn't even get an invitation, I was given an account by someone who had two. He already used the invitation on the account. Also, having an account kind of ruins the website in my opinion.
15 Creepiest Vintage Ads (ntih)
kunal #8305
Vintage? Certainly. Creepy? Yes. But the gentlemen of this club will most likely find these more effective and appealing than any modern-day ad.
template (money)
peter #8300
DJZ-
if you grab the largest image size for the picture, you can just use that. There is a path on there for the sleeve, but not for the label. I just drew that up. I saw a boy/girl wreck hard last week after hitting a curb. He/she didn't know what happened, I said "you hit the curb going really fast" he/she said "I just got these jeans"
too many snakes (money)
peter #8298
i made an album cover with the 'typeface' i made yesterday. it is for a rap album.
UO Bikes / Lawsuits (money)
peter #8297
Daniel-
I did quit facebook. I will get back on it eventually, but right now it just pissed me off all the time because everyone wanted to bite me in zombie scrabble competitions for little green plants.
Why lawsuits? Is there a big problem with flip hubs malfunctioning?
the fourth plinth (money)
peter #8294
ongoing project in trafalgar square. people get one hour to do whatever they want. they are supposed to be naked, but aren't always.
Monorip One (money)
peter #8293
I made a typeface out of ripped paper this morning at work. Eat your heart out doug. I didn't even have to leave my desk to make a typeface and someone tricked you into traveling out of the country.
New Music for Trevor (super shady)
kunal #8288
You need to take a break from rap music, man. Dig on this.
This is who buys all domains on the internet (super shady)
kunal #8287
Maybe one day you will actually need "SandwichFactory.com", and Name Administration will already have bought it and turned it into a useless search page. I hope this practice is one day destroyed. I read a couple cases (I found while Googling) of established companies that attempted to acquire domain names for legitimate means, and were denied.
Maniacs In The Fourth Dimension (money)
peter #8282
Kilgore Trout cover I did this morning. The central idea did not come across as intended, so I will probably revise this if I keep these up.
New Paintings (money)
peter #8280
Finished up some paintings I had lying around this weekend.
Gala
Evergreen
Crisis
Filet
please to enjoy
GDGT (money)
peter #8271
Peter Rojas and Ryan Block finally unveil their new site. I am looking forward to using it. Think gadget networking more than anything.
Flickr Captures of Tokyo Gundam (mad props)
kunal #8267
I am liking this Sony Alpha A100K 10.2MP Digital SLR! Japan is wacky. Awesome.
HTC Hero - Spelling Fail (ntih)
kunal #8247
Man I'm a nerd. But this is how much spelling errors stand out to me. Check out this still from a movie on their product page. Took me 2 minutes to be able to screen shot it properly. Enjoy. I know my iPhone doesn't have a "Masssages" menu.
The Life of the Party (video)
kunal #8245
The age of superstars is almost over! R.I.P. MJ 4EVA! Enjoy.
forest for the trees (money)
peter #8243
made this today at work. I am pretty pumped about the shirt that it will be for my sister.
Hooked (video)
kunal #8239
I can't wait to watch me some fisherman catchin' pre-historic fish with jank grills. This is gonna be awesome! Or should I say: "JAWSOME!"
Breakin' Up: The Music Video - Rilo Kiley (video)
kunal #8218
Homemade by a enthusiastic and eccentric group of kids. Lovely.
Chicago: Keeps it Blooded (ntih)
kunal #8210
Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods: FBI statistics show residents near 55th and State had 1-in-4 chance of being victims.
Find My iPhone works, and it is awesome. (mad props)
kunal #8206
Dude uses "Find My iPhone" feature in MobileMe to track down his lost/stolen phone. Read the harrowing adventure, and feel good about someone finding their lost goods.
Pizza The Hutt (the future)
kunal #8194
Unfortunately, this character ruined "The Hut" for me. Well, not ruined; you can't top it! And it's true. Sorry, no matter how much you brand or rebrand Pizza Hut, the food speaks the loudest. We live in a different time now. Also, I can make better pizza at home, and will.
Finally, I can post on my iPhone (mad props)
kunal #8188
Posting to Umbrella Club finally became possible on my iPhone thanks to the 3.0 update. And with Doug taking the plunge this Friday (congrats, by the way!!), I think it is time for a tUC iPhone app.
Snow Leopard Wallpaper (image)
kunal #8179
Are you like me, and can't wait for the Snow Leopard upgrade? Get in the spirit with the official, upgraded, Snow Leopard desktop wallpaper.
Craig Robinson (illustration)
kunal #8177
Dyslexia in my last post, also short-term memory loss. Sorry.
Font changes coming to Mac OS X Snow Leopard (design)
kunal #8175
I'm trying to consolidate all my nerdery into one nerderiffic post.
People Love Doing Stuff with Post-Its (video)
kunal #8166
I want to see more lite-brite based projects.
Congrats Frank-c! (mad props)
kunal #8130
You join an illustrious list of accomplished men and wom(a?)n.
WWDC 2009 IS TODAY!!!!!! (the future)
kunal #8125
And all week. Phil Schiller commands the keynote live from WWDC 2009; and will be announcing many things that I will want to buy. Link to Engadget's live blog. Enjoy.
Superheroes Anonymous (ntih)
kunal #8108
'Real-life' super heroes. Or is it, real life 'super heroes'? I don't know which part of that sentence to downplay, but I do know my super hero name would not be Mr. Ravenblade. It would be Boss Diesel, or Axe Diesel, or Boss Axe, or Axe Boss, or the Diesel Boss.
naming props (money)
peter #8106
on the new blog go to frank c. and his unbelievable ability to L33T.
MY EMA1L W0N TH1S PRIZ3 (ntih)
kunal #8105
New project from Pete + Kunal. Really, Kunal's idea, but Pete does all the work. Kinda how things will work from now on. Go.
this table and chairs (money)
peter #8099
is the shit. the problem i have with things like this: it is awesome, and designed for minimal space. Someone with $900 to spend on a table and chairs with this small a footprint will probably have enough room for something slightly larger and would rather have more space and spend an extra $500 for something designed just as well. Alas. If I had the money i would get it.
this band (money)
peter #8098
is doing a cool thing leading up to their album. bookmarked for later.
Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien - Episode 1 (video)
kunal #8095
Haven't checked it out yet, but peeped the intro. See Conan run cross-country by the Guggenheim, the Tribune, (through) Wrigley Field, the Arch, and so many more famous landmarks!
R.I.P. AF 447 (news)
kunal #8093
So I'm sure you're all aware of this situation; not to make light of it, but this quote in this article could possibly be the most French thing ever: [Speaking to France Info radio, the French government minister supervising the search for the aircraft, Jean-Louis Borloo, said, "We must seriously imagine the most tragic scenario."]
Venus on the Half-Shell (money)
peter #8084
I have decided to do covers for Kilgore Trout's books. I know this falls into the "redoing shit in a different way" but this is the only one that was ever made. Fuck it, it is a fun exercise.
Google PowerMeter (science)
kunal #8074
Great idea from Google; I can't wait until they partner with ComEd or People's around here. Allows one to visualize their power consumption through their energy company, to raise awareness on how much of a difference conscious power usage can make in the grand scheme.
Panic Software is 50% off (ntih)
kunal #8068
For any budding HTML-ers, or FTP enthusiasts, you can nab my favorite software for half the price!
i quite facebook on friday (money)
peter #8066
And I am not regretting it at all yet. I know it is my fault for having friends that aren't my friends and people I don't care about, but what I got out of it didn't really amount to much.
I know it is a great marketing tool, and that kind of solidified my decision. A cousin who works in marketing was talking about how great it is for his company. An acquaintance has a separate account just for her company stuff. With the amount of stuff I am trying to sell and being sold all day, I don't need more. I just wish there was some other way to spy on ex girlfriends without having to actually talk to them.
The rest of the world has these... (ntih)
kunal #8055
Why are we still paint-by-numbering OUR license plates? I cooked and ate ribs tonight. I love meat.
Official Lego 'Architecture' Site (architecture)
kunal #8045
Whoops, that last post was me too! Anyway, this is soon to come...
Frank Norton - Boy Genius (mad props)
kunal #8038
Frank your work is on fire. Like the clean presentation too. I wish we had this project in class, both your's and Daniel's are my favs from your respective portfolios. Although your Nearly Famous logo is beautiful as well. Best wishes, hope this brings you lots of work.
some new paintings (money)
peter #8024
i did this weekend. been out of the game a few weeks.
hustle
sorry
Pugs, Pugs Everywhere (money)
kunal #8013
Pug Dog Millionaire Party at Joe's Saturday. Thanks to April for sharing this with me.
fuck you bag (money)
peter #8002
i made a bag for my store.
DJG- I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your cat.
PhD: Phantasy Degree (ntih)
kunal #7989
Hilarious Wikipedia article that I stumbled across. Some of the character bios were lost in translation, or were written by an individual not well-schooled in grammar.
this internet ad (money)
peter #7972
looks like an orange hand is flicking off norton. (antivirus, not frank)
dear gretchen (money)
peter #7969
an book by a girl who made awesome 3d infographics from letters she has received (or sent?) since she was but a child.
response (money)
peter #7966
doug- cannot believe that article is real. it is halfway inspiring and halfway horrifying.
doug- i will be out of town that day, alas!
frank- pogo's alice remixes are the shit, but that made it even better.
Last post (money)
peter #7953
cut off for some reason. makes me mad not having enough time to flesh out ideas (like the one above) and then someone else has a similar idea and does have time. Regardless, nicely done.
makes me mad (money)
peter #7952
not having enough time to flesh out
kunal #7951 Louise Fili is the gold standard in logo/packaging design. It is hard to accept that I will never be as competent in design (or probably anything) as her. But that's like being jealous of God. I remind myself to just sit back and enjoy the wonderful things she creates. We live in her world.Doug, You got me all hot and bothered... in a design sort of way (design)
fleet foxes youtube cover (money)
peter #7933
one guy doing all three parts sitting on the same couch spliced together. i don't even like the fleet foxes, but i liked this. not always on key or on time, but always on cue.
Meet Our New Category - Advice (advice)
kunal #7898
Since it seems that I'll NEVER get the 3.0 version of tUC finished up... I've rolled out a new category: "Advice" for anyone seeking or giving advice. Fun! My advice: you should use it.
Norton > Mediatemple (ntih)
kunal #7897
The best. Around. No one's ever gonna keep you down. (Get you down?) Or you can pay for WebHostingBuzz. They are sweet too.
this american life (money)
peter #7888
an idea i started to flesh out finally. it has been in my sketchbook since i was going to do it for the tshirt competition last year and never did.
Pretty Woman (video)
kunal #7886
A supposed registered sex offender sings "Pretty Woman" Check this sweet video out. It's like he is saying, "I am going to invade all your dreams!" [via PTy]
Smartest Dogs: Moscow Stray Dogs (kinda cool)
kunal #7882
Dogs is smart. Russian scientists say that Moscow stray dogs became much smarter. The four legged oldest human’s friends demonstrate real smartness such as riding the Moscow metro every morning to get from their suburban places of living to the fat regions of Moscow center.
cornify (money)
peter #7881
This is awesome. Go to the ESPN website (among others) and enter the konami code (up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, return) and keep hitting return. It is a surprise and a half. Apparently it is on a few sites.
Fancy Clothes (4real)
kunal #7880
Best. Website. Ever. I like how the posts descend into anime shortly after all three Victorian-era outfits are exhausted.
Daniel- font idea (money)
peter #7871
I agree with frank on the counters. Not sure what typeface you are using, but let me recommend Beton. A bit like archer, but more masculine/industrial. I do like the heavy, but maybe if you are looking to really flesh this out, make two options. One that is for larger use that can use a heavier weight, and another for smaller application.
The Bean-Shooter Man (video)
kunal #7865
Great little old-timey video about the greatest slingshot marksman.
Andrew Novick (4real)
kunal #7860
The man who saves everything. No, not DJG... this is Andrew Novick.
wait (money)
peter #7852
Is the album already out for real? I thought it was out in May? Are you an internet pirate?
Dear Frank (money)
peter #7850
Loving the diagrams.
As a gift, you can stream the new St. Vincent album from NPR at the link above. Most of the love songs are probably about my boner.
Brain-Twitter project offers hope to paralyzed patients (the future)
kunal #7847
I very much hope this comes to fruition. Sounds like it works. Squarely planted in THE FUTURE.
new camera (money)
peter #7835
I bought this on ebay yesterday. It takes half frame 35mm. I am pretty pumped about it. I am going to take so many tiny pictures.
Tampa Bay Mugshots (4real)
kunal #7831
Gallery site with awesome interface. This is great! Hours of entertainment.
50 Great Photographers You Should Know (photography)
kunal #7811
Didn't really look through this, so don't know how great it is. Some interesting banners on a quick pass... [via Gizmodo] ... [via Hongkiat]
Call me Sir Kunalcelot (ntih)
kunal #7808
I am going to Medieval Times tonight, for feast & tournament. Have I stumbled off ye olde spice route? My presence is sure to cause anachronistic chaos of castle-sized proportions!
New Chicago Apple Store @ North + Clybourn (news)
kunal #7794
Pretty close to my current apartment... [via TUAW]
Safari Search Google Auto-suggest (ntih)
kunal #7784
I made this little compilation.... eager to provide answers to all of life's burning questions.
Countdown to 1 Billion Apps (kinda cool)
kunal #7768
Apple is closing in on 1 Billion, and you can enter their product giveaway (up to 25 times per day), to put yourself in the running for a $10,000 iTunes gift card, an iPod touch, a Time Capsule, and a MacBook Pro. No purchase necessary; just use this alternative entry form!
Hope I don't Work somewhere with this installed (ntih)
kunal #7765
yikes! Network admins can be pretty sneaky! Although, you shouldn't be slacking off at work, even if it is a recession!
Speaking of Buckminster Fuller (mad props)
kunal #7759
Our buddy Scott did the branding for the event... he works down at that ol' Museum thing where it's happening.
New Healthy Choice Logo/Campaign (video)
kunal #7758
Hasn't hit Brand New yet, but it probably will soon. Let's talk about this ridiculous extension of the campaign, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. What is going on here? It's funny-ish yes, but it's a weird disconnected message from the brand. P.S. Man she looks GOOD for HER age!
305-528-2786 (kinda cool)
kunal #7753
Call rapper Flo Rida, or text him. It's legit, and kinda cool that he is doing that, even if it is horribly impractical.
Actor Kal Penn joining the Obama administration (super shady)
kunal #7742
Whaa whaaa whaaaaat? Kal Penn will be joining the White House Office of Public Liaison. Funny, because in Van Wilder, he played assistant to Van Wilder: Party Liaison...
close range (money)
peter #7740
I love how spot on the onion is all the time. but i still love video games, and really love the variety where i am shooting things.
Pete, This is Badass (mad props)
kunal #7720
Solid. The palette makes me think of Klondike bars. I am getting hungry now.
Random Lights Generator (science)
kunal #7719
I made this last night after being inspired by the light show I saw at the Ladytron concert this weekend. It's just a quick exercise, but I am trying to think of how to extend it. Refresh the page to get a new arrangement!
Space Invaders Coasters (kinda cool)
kunal #7718
Set of six wooden coasters featuring those those persistent little aliens from everybody's favorite invader-based arcade game. [via Etsy]
Two new "paintings" (money)
peter #7717
In truth, very little paint was used.
Task: I can't decide if this one looks like it belongs in a lodge, or an awesome lodge. It gave me blisters.
County: I can't decide if this one looks like a retarded person made it or a really retarded person made it.
Ladytron + Faint (music)
kunal #7708
Seeing them tonight. Another flash from the past. Can't wait for the bass to rock my poor little ears.
Looks like that CWalken Twitter page was fake (super shady)
kunal #7707
I sort of suspected that it was too good to be true. He was amazing though. Just as good as the real CWalken. I really wish Christopher Walken had a twitter account, but with the frequency of updates, I suppose it was impossible to really be him. Alas.
Vanessa Prager (art)
kunal #7706
Oil-paintress. I like her subjects, but I sort of wish some of them didn't have the backgrounds they have -- they tend to flatten the overall painting. Solid work though.
Doug (money)
peter #7705
Speaking of weird shit to come across when you are image searching... Sporting News stole your poster and does not seem to credit it. Might be worth contacting them about this and raising at least a small fuss.
Friday Flashbacks: The Lawrence Welk Show (video)
kunal #7702
Another oldie-but-goodie. Kristin Wiig at her best. Love it.
Tintin and Alph-Art (4real)
kunal #7701
Must... buy... this. Also, I saw a PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION version of a Tintin book I'd never heard of in Strand's Rare Collection in NYC. Trevor, go back and buy it for me. You remember where it was sitting, right?
big brothers big sisters (money)
peter #7693
Anyone who is so inclined: My cousin has been working very selflessly for Big Brothers Big Sisters for the past two years. She is currently $75 away from her fundraising goal. If anyone has $5 to spare, it would be awesome of you to help her out. It only takes about two minutes to fill out the info. /End asking for donations
DJG Print Regional Submission (money)
peter #7674
Everyone should check out Danny's print submission. Pure awesome fun. Click through the photo stream to see it come to life.
DJG - I didn't see your desk in here (money)
kunal #7667
But then again, yours is an organized clutter... definitely a method to the madness. Hmm.
free music samplers (money)
peter #7654
from a bunch of indie labels on amazon. via uncrate's twitter.
Old TUAW logo (design)
kunal #7644
I love this logo for making a geometric shape out of its letterforms interconnectedness, for sneaking a crumpled version of the Apple logo into the second half of their logo, and for marrying green and blue in a way that no one had seen. Also, drop shadow, and of course, the "apple puddle." Man I miss it.
face out books (money)
peter #7632
A great book cover "blog." However they take the time to ask the designer questions and get roughs and drafts from the process. INTERESTING.
Christopher Walken's Twitter (mad props)
kunal #7623
Always awesome. I'm amazed he (or whoever) can write it like he sounds when he speaks.
OhNo (money)
peter #7612
I made this last night. I guess it was a productive day yesterday. MSU gentlemen + Frank: how was Dallas?
Quietube (mad props)
kunal #7604
View a YouTube video in the comfort of a blank page. No ads, no comments, no nothin'... Watch the tutorial on how to use this little script.
creepy landing page (money)
peter #7602
T$-
I saw that somewhere a couple months ago and grabbed it. I desperately want to make it into my screensaver. It is a gif, does anyone know how to do that easily and without spending money? (gifs won't animate if set as an image for screensaver)
10 Rare HTML Tags You Really Should Know (science)
kunal #7599
Nice article! Some of these may come in handy for the next iteration of my website...
Yay, Anatomy of Design got in HOW (kinda cool)
kunal #7596
And my name is listed there, whoa!! Coming up in the HOW magazine April 2009 edition, under "Editorial Merit"
Jeffery Morgenthaler: Bartender's Blog (mad props)
kunal #7580
Pretty solid. His resume details his wide breadth of experiences in numerous disciplines, as well as his professional endeavors in mixology.
iPhone App Organizer concept (kinda cool)
kunal #7577
Pete and I were just talking about wanting something like this! [via veronicabelmont.com]
Sophie Madeleine (music)
kunal #7574
Interesting that Uncrate featured her... she has a relatively small presence on the internet. What a well-structured face though! I haven't heard her music yet, but I like her skirt. She looks too fashionable to play the ukulele. We'll see...
RE: YET ANOTHER REASON WHY I DON'T USE TWITTER. (ntih)
kunal #7559
"Yet another reason?" Doug, are you saying that you lack the common sense to responsibly post tweets that are made public? ;)
Don't hate the game. Hate the player. I think that's a basketball thing. It is March Madness.
GE Augmented Reality (the future)
kunal #7554
WHO HAS SEEN THIS!? Holy crap. This is just a video demo of how it works, but someone here at work said she tried it and it works awesomely. I don't have a webcam, so I can't try it out. You folks with newer computers look up GE Augmented Reality and give it a whirl! This is definitely going under The Future.
Obama Bracket (money)
peter #7549
Awesome. Obama filling out his bracket on a big white board. Gives his reasons for each pick as well. Throws in a couple upsets. Also, Air Force One has DirectTV.
Siftables (science)
kunal #7547
This makes me real sad that I never continued to work on the UNITS project. Regardless, both my UNITS and these Siftables are totally based off of the Sony tiles experimental interface. I love the concept though.
sippin yak in the back of my black on black lac (music)
kunal #7528
I usually don't like shit like this, but something about it makes me smile.
Up close with Cricket's giant Samsung Messager (news)
kunal #7522
Hilarious. I actually walked by this yesterday. Someone was typing "I love yooouuuuuuu. K k A"
Big Picture Boston - Robots (science)
kunal #7521
Oh man, my vision for the future is documented. I don't know about you, but "Big Dog" is a bit frightening.
The History of Star Trek Logos (video)
kunal #7519
A video presentation of the history of Star Trek Logos. Nice. Peter will like this, because he is a super-nerd.
Donte Stallworth (news)
kunal #7513
Miami Beach police said Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth hit and killed a pedestrian with his Bentley Saturday morning on the McArthur causeway.
Tomorrow (money)
peter #7505
I am going to StL. After dinner, I will be going to see the Harlem Globetrotters with my dad and my grandma. My dad did not explain why this was happening, but it was impossible to decline. My grandma is 83. I don't think she even likes basketball. It promises to be one of the more surreal moments of my life.
Asian Trevor (money)
peter #7502
The guy on the far left at the table who is in the grey jacket looks a lot like trevor would if trevor was better at karate.
Ampersands (money)
peter #7501
I decided to shape my ties like ampersands and take pictures of them because i thought they would make nice strokes with the thick to thin. I was right.
Read the caption under the image and prepare to be saddened (ntih)
kunal #7500
The father of missing child Haleigh Cummings' married his 17-year-old-girlfriend, who was the last one known to have seen the child alive. Even worse than that, he proposed to her in a Chili's.
Sears Tower Being Renamed (news)
kunal #7494
What a bummer! I think everyone will still call it the Sears Tower though. I know I will.
iPhone OS 3.0 is coming, preview on March 17th (the future)
kunal #7491
[via Engadget] Can't wait to see what is in store for us.
AIGA Design Leaders Confidence Index (ntih)
kunal #7480
Wow, hadn't heard of this before. Weird polling index, but interesting results.
Natasha Bedingfield Describes her style (news)
kunal #7466
When asked by CNN, Natasha Bedingfield has this to say about her approach to fashion: "A little eclectic, a little sophisticated and somewhere in between really. [I like] clothes that make you feel good, fabrics that are nice and feminine. But with a tiny bit of masculinity in there as well just to edge it up." Figure that one out. [via CNN]
Teen-created Muziic after losing job as Harry Potter stunt-double (4real)
kunal #7465
Hmm, let's see how far this flies.
The Original Innocent Citizens (ntih)
kunal #7453
Back when I only knew Pete, and loved using tables! This was sick.
new painting (money)
peter #7452
I am working on having things come full circle. I haven't worked on a small figure based painting in awhile and I want to start pulling some more of my pattern and abstract stuff into it. So this is the first go at it.
I can't Believe this article title (super shady)
kunal #7449
I thought I was on the Onion's website for a second...
Man beats up 'kangaroo Jackie Chan' in house (news)
kunal #7436
There are so many things that are funny about this article, 1) the title, 2) the quotes, and 3) this guy's picture. Oh by the way, Happy Monday. [via CNN]
My New Favorite YouTube Channel (video)
kunal #7425
I think DJG will agree with me, and I love that logo. Also, that bird is crazy lookin'.
Winamp (4real)
kunal #7416
Still rockn' that classic logo! Love it. This thing looks so much bigger than I remember it...
Pty's CAT Trip (photography)
kunal #7409
Pty shared this link w/ me. His photos from his recent trips abroad. So awesome -- this Germany shot is my fav.
New Jack in the box logo (ntih)
kunal #7396
I don't like how I read "Jack" separately from "in the box" now, which makes me think of how funny that name is. The script is kinda nice, but maybe for something else-- but overall, it feels like a rebranded grocery store chain or something. Yet another one bites the dust I suppose... too bad.
synergy (money)
peter #7390
my new painting is not up on my website yet, but i made it into a patterned background for it. magic eye.
Lazy (new art) (money)
peter #7386
I made this last nite. It turned out just how I suspected it would. Also, I have simplified my previous wall full of art down to something simpler for the time being. I left a lot of holes in my wall though...
art on earth (money)
peter #7384
This guy Jonas who used to work with me for a bit here at VSA is behind this. He passed up a full time position, moved back to Norway, and spent his entire life savings to get this off the ground. Beta is launching soon. Basic idea is a music store that is run by the artists and can be posted to immediately by anyone creating music. 80% goes back to the artist and everything runs straight from the browser in what looks like a pretty elegant set up.
MooTools (kinda cool)
kunal #7383
Yes please! MooTools is a compact, modular, Object-Oriented JavaScript framework designed for the intermediate to advanced JavaScript developer. It allows you to write powerful, flexible, and cross-browser code with its elegant, well documented, and coherent API.
it's nice that publication (money)
peter #7376
wondering if this is going to be worth it. Frank, you have any inside info on how bad ass or not bad ass this book is going to be?
Magpie (mad props)
kunal #7365
And this... saving for later. My website is gonna have so much info fed into it.
Yahoo Pipes (kinda cool)
kunal #7364
Yaay! Jackson recommended this to me: Pipes is a powerful composition tool to aggregate, manipulate, and mashup content from around the web.
Me Want (kinda cool)
kunal #7356
I would use this as a desk. But we all know there is only one desk for me.
More work on my website - updated (video)
kunal #7348
Added a bunch more projects, and even a VIDEO! It is a funny treat. Check it. Had to retool the nav a bit to make things work a bit better.
Jindal earns bad reviews in national debut (news)
kunal #7338
I didn't see it, but I'd like to... [via CNN]
dropular (money)
peter #7329
essentially the same as weheartit, ffffound, etc. I have an account and one invite right now that I can give out. If anyone wants it, let me know and I will send the link your way.
Found negatives (money)
peter #7322
I found some old negatives and I am not sure where they are from or who this family is. I scanned them and put them up on Flickr. I should use some of them for something.
Doug, cant you (news)
kunal #7320
Throw it into indesign and scale it? then output it as another PDF?
polyvinyl sale (money)
peter #7310
lots of great lp's and cd's on the cheap from polyvinyl right now. Deals like $60 for 10 lp's, mix and match style.
remember that hotel from NYC? (money)
peter #7301
Kunal, Trevor and I stayed in what was possibly the scariest worst place in the world when we visited NYC for two memorable nights a few years back. We ended up there after some confusion at a different hotel. I just found this list of the worst hotels in the US, somehow the place we stayed is not on the list, and the first hotel appears to be no. 1 on the list.
love the card (money)
peter #7281
they text for some reason reminds me of say anything when lloyd dobler is talking about how he doesn't want to buy anything, sell anything, manufacture anything bought or sold, etc etc.
The real point is that it would be badass to get the FTC die cut. Wait... I call that idea. My entire business card is going to be just a die cut of my initials and then there will be instructions to put a flashlight up to it to make a "pete signal" that will inform people they need me. no contact information, just the pete signal.
spoiler alert: watchmen is fucking awesome (money)
peter #7277
Chris Hardwick (whose opinion I trust) went and saw the movie and loved it. I bet I will too.
RE: BEAUTIFUL MINDS: STEPHEN WILTSHIRE (video)
kunal #7230
This literally hurts my brain. I mean, literally.
dark was the night (money)
peter #7222
just purchased this from amazon. proceeds go to a good cause. that being said, the album is like 6-7 bucks cheaper on amazon mp3 download than itunes, so i recommend going there instead. listened to a couple demos and they all sounded really good.
13 year old father. (money)
peter #7221
This is pretty ridiculous. The kid looks as if he is no older than 10.
Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS 35 (ntih)
kunal #7217
I remember me some Nerf back in the day... [via Uncrate]
Li Wei - Gravity Defying Performance Art (photography)
kunal #7207
the images below are the work of Chinese photographer and performance artist Li Wei. Li uses mirrors, scaffolding, and steel wires to create gravity defying illusions, all of which appear to include him
True Cost of Stimulus: $3.27 Trillion (ntih)
kunal #7198
All of the major news outlets are reporting that the stimulus bill voted out of conference committee last night has a meager $789 billion price tag...
Netflix is Dominating Recession (news)
kunal #7196
Really interesting. 600,000 new subscribes since January 1st, alone. Looks like most of the people that have been layed off this year have decided to spend their time staying at home and watching movies.
Re: Nike Swoosh (money)
kunal #7190
Don't worry. She got Nike stock. Probably at back then just around $1 a share. It's at $44 now. Sweeeet deal.
phillip cheaney! + Doug (money)
peter #7152
Please notice doug's poster in the background of the first actualy shot of this video. That girl seems really sad, which she should probably be happier that she got one of those. Also, Doug, I wish you sued more people.
Holdin' on to the past… (money)
kunal #7148
I put up a little lightbox presentation of the production of issue 19 of NGTH. Lovely days...
Obama handwriting font (super shady)
kunal #7146
Yikes. This is getting weird. "44th President" is based on the handwriting of President Barack Obama."
Flower (4real)
kunal #7142
Looks cool enough; I am glad that people are coming out with some really interesting concepts for what a video game can be. "Flower is a PS3 game featuring the Sixaxis controller to control the wind and grow flowers in the surrounding environment, developed by thatgamecompanyLLC and published by Sony."
Call of Duty: World at War map pack coming in March (the future)
kunal #7139
New Zombie map! Following in the footsteps of the Call of Dutys before it, World at War will be getting a brand new multiplayer map pack in March on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. For an undisclosed price, you'll be able to add "Nightfire" (source of the above image), "Station," "Knee Deep" and "Verrückt (Zombie Asylum)." See full descriptions for the all after the break.
pepsi wow (money)
peter #7130
I cannot believe how filled that is with nonsense. Few things make me truly happy that I am doing what I am every. One of them is when I see things like this. I love not having to be in the situation where I have to reverse engineer what I did to justify it. Bottom line: either it works or it doesn't. Get someone at the company who can communicate that through research and thought, not tracing things and showing pictures of the mona lisa.
Smart History (money)
peter #7123
I assume Frank N and DJZ are done with Western Art History already, but this could be useful for everyone, and more specifically for Doug and Frank to share with some students.
Los Campesinos alas... (4real)
kunal #7106
We were supposed to see them on Saturday night, but I under-estimated Logan Square Auditorium's ability to sell out a show.
live what you love (money)
peter #7084
got this in the mail today. it is going to go in my room once i finally paint it back to white.
America's Next Top Model - Folded paper commercial (video)
kunal #7077
I've seen this a couple times on the 'ol tube, and I.Am.Loving.IT. Boo-tiful!
mykonos video (money)
peter #7075
I haven't been able to get into the fleet foxes yet, but if anything is going to help me do it, it is anthropomorphic shapes in a one of the smoothest stop motion animations i have ever seen.
letter cult (money)
peter #7065
great great inspirational website. based mainly around interviews with great typographic stand bys and up and comers. i am sure that some or all of you know about it already, but i am going to let the rest of all of you know.
stamp (money)
peter #7053
I am working on. I might have to recut parts of it or something to make it work. I don't know how to print it well even though I bought a bunch of tools to help me do so.
Anyone have advice for printing a larger stamp? can you use a small stamp pad and just blot it around?
frank's new digs (money)
peter #7050
1) book looks awesome, cannot wait to get my hands on a copy. do you need addresses?
2) New writing for TFAL is the best yet. You say "damn" a lot.
3) What's a brother got to do to be considered a "friend?"
4) I think you should start doing tiny wheatpastings. I am talking like a single line of copy pasted places or taped to poles that have your sayings i.e. Simplicity requires courage"
How To: Double Your Internet Browsing Speed on Firefox (kinda cool)
kunal #7047
[via Apartment Therapy] - Pretty interesting hacks...
If I Could Change Me... (ntih)
kunal #7042
Sarah found this gem in the basement. This page is from a book called "My Secret Book", a sort of Madlibs for the insecure. This happened to be the ONLY page filled out of the almost 50 pages, but there are definitely some gems in there. Hopefully I can add some later for y'all to fill out!
Oh, and Frank, I promise to clean out the variables from the URL (ntih)
kunal #7039
I know that I am being a bad boy right now. I just don't know how to hide them. But I will have to, b/c someone could destroy my website so hard right now. I haven't built a script for it to degrade nicely; a custom 404 page, if you will. Also, people of TUC, please know I will be making that FRIENDS LIST a lot longer!
And if that didn't work (ntih)
kunal #7038
This link might. My server is acting up. Might be time to switch back to MediaTemple. So expensive.
New KunalBhat.com Launched (design)
kunal #7037
Hey guys. To get my butt in gear, I launched my website "earlier" than expected. And by that, I mean, waaay later, but with not all the content filled in. Not the best practice, I know, but I had to do it to force myself to start filling it in and polish it. Thoughts? I have some issues still in my mind (which is why it took so long to convince myself to go ahead and launch it), and there are many other projects and fancy widgets I want to add, but alas, that will have to come soon in the future. So, in true Web 2.0 fashion, here is my perpetual beta of a website. Actually, I should put that in the header... enjoy.
Bodum double walled beer glasses (money)
peter #7025
Two for $15 right now. I added it to my cart so I could see. This is actually a good deal on these or any beer glasses, so I think I might pull that trigger.
stencil generator (money)
peter #7021
is online. now all i need is a laser cutter and all the work is done. I AM A ROBOT, I WILL DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU FASTER AND WITH OTHER ROBOTS FRIENDS OF MINE. BEEP BEEP BOOP.
Design in the Hands of Kids? (ntih)
kunal #7017
What do you guys think? Welcome to Doodle 4 Google, a competition where we invite K-12 students to play around with our homepage logo and see what new designs they come up with. This year we're inviting U.S. kids to join in the doodling fun, around the intriguing theme "What I Wish for the World."
Tough Guy Competition 2009 (ntih)
kunal #7012
Check out # 14. It's got Trevor Gilley written all over it.
O.M.G. (super shady)
kunal #7002
In my last post, I wrote "Pty SHOULD this to me" instead of "Pty SHOWED this to me" ... what the H is wrong with me?
Ariz. TV station says porn clip interrupts Super Bowl (ntih)
kunal #6997
A Tucson television station's broadcast of the Super Bowl on Sunday was interrupted for some viewers by about 10 seconds of pornographic material, the station said.
Anthony Bourdain - No Reservations Chicago (Tonight) (kinda cool)
kunal #6981
Pumped to see where he goes. Check it out tonight, if you can.
DJG - This one is too kewl for skewl (mad props)
kunal #6970
I love this one. That butterfly definitely had it coming!
FRANK on Bishbo (money)
peter #6969
Typing RANK was not intended as a sleight to FRANK, but it is funny. Next time I am going to make fun of you in type (which is often) I will use it. Get prepared for me to use wordplay to tear down your blogdom fame!
rank on bishbo (money)
peter #6968
Bishbo keeps a great blog of inspirational stuff. Frank is up there right now. I think I saw something on Don't Touch My Moleskine (also and awesome blog) the other day as well of Mr. Chimero's, Keep on keeping on
Hallmark internship (money)
peter #6958
I have heard great things about working for hallmark. Frank N, this could be a good thing if you are thinking about moving to KC. Spend a summer there and get paid to do it so you know if you want to end up there or not. Also, you can probably play with DJG in his clubhouse if you ask really nicely.
nitinol (money)
peter #6956
someone buy some of this stuff. it is awesome. it is like that shit in batman he uses for his cape.
dolphin stampede (money)
peter #6955
watch to the end. this would be the scariest shit in the ocean if i saw it coming my way. Seaquest.
flickr toy (money)
peter #6951
creates a really nice and simple stream from your flickr. or someone elses.
more work (money)
peter #6944
i made another thing last night. This time it is little tiles pasted to a bigger tile. Groutwork.
I did this while i was watching LOST. Last nights episode reminded me why I started watching that show in the first place.
Speaking of Bollywood Posers... (the future)
kunal #6937
I'm going to move in this direction with my work... really embrace my roots.
Nexus' posters are hilarious (super shady)
kunal #6936
Totally spacey. The Terminal Groove 2 poster looks like a Bollywood poster.
BTW Danielzzzzzzz (ntih)
kunal #6925
BTW Daniel, "dated, 90's, reticulation, primary color" isnt' meant in a negative sense here, though I feel it could be taken that way. I just want to know how you feel about it. I actually think the primary-ness is a cool contrast to what you normally do, and certainly a fun thing with silk-screening.
Re: Kunal, Re: Poster Critique (ntih)
kunal #6924
YOYOYOYO. I dunno, it was the first thing that came to my mind. I think it is the dated, 90's, reticulation, primary color that made me think of him. Actually, tell us HOW YOU FEEL about the poster first. I feel it is too abstract to critique, and I'd like to hear how you approached this project before we get technical on it. I don't want to miss something.
Fox News Redesigns Website (design)
kunal #6914
I will admit that I check Fox News from time to time to see how they are spinning stories to the right, like CNN tends to spin stories to the left. It's a fun game to watch the two sites literally contradict each other on voice and POV, like a camper trying to start a fire with a stick and some dry tinder. ANYWAY, the hardest part was navigating Fox News' ATROCIOUS website, and today it got A LITTLE BIT better. Not great, but much more manageable than it used to be.
Re: SUPER BOWL LOGO REDESIGN (design)
kunal #6913
I'm surprised how many of the designs incorporated the pseudo venn diagram effect with the helmets, which BY THE WAY, is a horrible analogy for the Super Bowl. Also it shows what dorks designers can be. But anyway, I think that Stefan Bucher got it on the money.
Didn't realize this was the inspiration for a Flight of the Conchords song (video)
kunal #6911
I like the FotC one better ;)
Function (money)
peter #6906
I made this last nite after i got off of work while drinking vodka tonics. I thought it was not taking a long time at all, but then I realized it was 4:30 in the morning. I was late to work today.
Hood-Rich Architects (architecture)
kunal #6904
Someone in Springfield, please take a picture of this for me, when you get the chance. I never did, when I was there.
fine and dandy shop (money)
peter #6899
for all your sartorial needs. looks like a cool idea that should only get cooler as time goes on
Re. Diculous. (photography)
kunal #6896
With a production run limited to only 500 units , this special-edition "Safari" includes as well as the olive green painted LEICA M8.2 and the silver anodised finished LEICA ELMARIT-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH.lens, an exclusive Billingham camera case and an elegant carrying strap, bearing an embossed Leica logo.
who wants to live here with me (money)
peter #6894
it is only $2100 a month and it is 4,200sq. feet. We can do ANYTHING inside of here
W3 Schools Redesign (ntih)
kunal #6892
I doubt anyone cares about this, or noticed, but one the best online tutorials for website production has made a significant redesign to the site after over 10 years with the last design. Unfortunately, I like this one less. Still the best on the web.
PS PH Logo (money)
peter #6869
I get it. It can be used a bunch of different ways and the circle lends itself to being placed wherever. I personally hate the severity of the italic/oblique. It makes it feel forced. This is when I hate the entire function of form discussion. You can argue (as the link from doug does) that the logo works perfectly for all expected applications and communication. That doesn't matter if I don't want to look at it though. deal.
Overflow (kinda cool)
kunal #6868
Overflow is an application designed to quickly launch applications, open documents, or access folders while reducing the number of items needed in your Dock. Anything you want can be added to the Overflow interface, making it accessible through a few simple mouse clicks or keystrokes.
Pete Cuba Ordination Ceremony Tonight (news)
kunal #6837
At my place. Pete, this is what you shall look like tonight, when the magic happens.
new work (money)
peter #6835
that i just did last nite while drinking beer after i got done drinking beer with kunal. i wish i slept more better.
St. Louis Thangs (money)
peter #6834
Stumbled across this amazing rap duo. It kind of reminds me of exactly what it was like growing up in St. Louis.
fathers and sons (money)
peter #6833
I accidentally shot some video when I was using my camera. For some reason I really like the audio captured in this one second. I wish that the video was cooler though.
DJZ-where did you get that much linoleum for that cheap? I want to get a lot of stamp rubber for cheap.
awesome idea (money)
peter #6824
i wish that great concepts would be made into great products. I have been thinking about a platform bed, and this would be awesome to have next to it.
Florence and the Machine (music)
kunal #6816
Anyone heard of her? I may be behind on this one. I don't know how I feel about it.
Unflattering CNN photo montage for Obama (super shady)
kunal #6803
FoxNews could have put together a better banner for Obama. What were they thinking?
FBI Warning: Jury Duty Scam (super shady)
kunal #6802
Jury scams have been around for years, but have seen a resurgence in recent months. Communities in more than a dozen states have issued public warnings about cold calls from people claiming to be court officials seeking personal information. As a rule, court officers never ask for confidential information over the phone; they generally correspond with prospective jurors via mail.
Gepperth's Market - Chicago's Finest Meat Market! (the future)
kunal #6800
Sarah and I bought some rib eyes from this fine gentleman last night. They were incredible. I barely had to cook them and they were like butta'. Chris, I highly recommend making the trip to this place to get quality cuts.
Forget about.com (money)
peter #6793
I am on flickr! And it is my own flickr site. I did this earlier today when I was waiting for a file at work. This phrase has been bouncing around in my head all last week as the title to an autobiography.
make your own doug (money)
peter #6789
Doug got jjjjounded, which is inarguably hipper than being ffffounded. This guy posting your work makes you 12 times classier overnight.
Circuit City Shopping Spree Anyone? (news)
kunal #6778
[via CNN Money] Circuit City to shut down Court filing shows bankrupt electronics retailer seeks approval to sell merchandise in its remaining 567 stores.
Re: Web Trends 2008 (design)
kunal #6776
My favorite example of the Magazine trend... b/c it is a site for an actual magazine. One of the most beautiful sites on the net. Too bad for all the ads sometimes.
Japanese Designer forYou Alarm Clock for iPhone (money)
kunal #6765
There is a lot going on, but I like this.
Steve Jobs Handing Over Day-to-Day Ops to COO Tim Cook (super shady)
kunal #6763
Looks like Steve Jobs is stepping down for a bit? AAPL shares dropped ~4-5% on the news.
-10° in Chicago, but at least it isn't -24° (ntih)
kunal #6759
It hit -42° in International Falls, MN. Apparently it is warmer in the South Pole than Chicago.
New lamp (money)
peter #6744
Went and bought this yesterday. The people seemed to really like it but had no place for it and did not want to throw it away. It only cost me $5, which is awesome. It is bigger than I anticipated. If it was a floor lamp, that would be even more awesome.
401k Fail (ntih)
peter #6741
I opened my quarterly statement from my 401k last nite. Big mistake. My returns for the last 4 quarters stand at about -30%. For the last quarter somewhere around -17%. I have lost around $600 so far. I think there are casino games with better odds than this.
One Laptop per Child Sees hard times (ntih)
kunal #6740
OLPC cuts 50% of their workforce, and reduces salaries of the remaining 32 employees. Man, it's tough in the streets!
Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) sings opera (mad props)
kunal #6738
Mike Rowe sang professionally with the Baltimore Opera and worked for QVC selling various items in the early 1990s.
Lego Camera (money)
peter #6737
and PMP, etc. all on their way. Not actually made of bricks, but still looks awesome. I wonder if the market would be there for an adult version that was more DIY. I could be interested in that.
Australian Island Caretaker (news)
kunal #6736
Someone posted a job for me. Comes with a salary too, I never imagined that would be necessary.
Ask a Wino... (mad props)
kunal #6728
From local Chicago-burbs magazine "Wassup! Local". This column is a staple in their issues. This is easily the funniest thing I've ever read. There are 3 others I have which are also hilarious. Burger King Ball crawl, baby.
hate (money)
peter #6723
i just got home from work. it is 3:41 sunday morning. i want to encourage everyone to be thank-ful for what you have.
Kunal's Website 2.0 (the future)
kunal #6719
Hey guys, I redesigned my website, and I am giving y'all a sneak peek. Just FYI: I've added a lot of new content. Thoughts?
kunal's next bedroom (money)
peter #6713
Should look like this.
Also, I don't care enough about Fairey. I don't personally care for his stuff, but I get it. Any one of us would accept a huge campaign for a huge company based on a passion project if the price was right. Dude is just getting paid to do what he loves to do. Also, the message is obviously political. I am with T-Grillz on that. I bought an Obey cardigan a couple weeks ago and I really like it. It has a tag on the front with the logo that I am going to remove though.
Re: SHEPARD FAIREY SELLS OUT? (kinda cool)
kunal #6701
I think it is kinda interesting in some respects, but pretty gimmicky in others. I think it is a bold move, more by Saks, than a statement by Fairey. Regardless, I think it would be much more successful if Eric Pervukhin had done it all. :)
Skull-helmet (mad props)
kunal #6692
I imagine this is what DJG looks like when he goes to sleep. Standing up.
CUTE THINGS FALLING ASLEEP (video)
kunal #6690
I dare you to try and read the title of this page. Super ugly website. Anyway, the 'things' are super cute.
Andrew bird (money)
peter #6687
All songs considered this week has an exclusive thing on the new Andrew Bird. I cannot say that I have listened to him, but I remember Frank C. being a big fan. I am sure others are as well. Ch-check it out.
Advice to Obama on battling presidential aging (super shady)
kunal #6686
Weeeeeird. They made him look more like George W. Bush.
two things (money)
peter #6685
first of all, a good name for an album would be "focus pocus" second of all, either Frank should start to DJ, and go by the name of Am Frank. (Not like DJ AM, but like I am going to the store).
Onion Parody - Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard (video)
kunal #6678
"Here at Apple, we like to think we are giving customers features they don't even realize they want yet."
Laid off? Hyundai will take your car back [via cnn] (news)
kunal #6672
Very interesting... I am interested to see how this plays out this year.
New paintings (money)
peter #6668
Gentlemen
Fractal
Triangles
the first two were done on friday/saturday between the hours of 10pm and 9am and were accompanied by 11 beers and no sleep. I cleaned them up last nite. The last one is just a little exercise for myself while I get excited about making some stamps.
OLPC: A Kunal xmas (the future)
kunal #6655
I am thinking about biting the bullet and buying the Give-One-Get-One Package. I think it would be cool to have one of these for posterity, and of course, to give one as well.
Sol Sender: VSA Partners - Obama '08 Logo (mad props)
kunal #6650
I remember when I designed a PowerPoint for the Wallstreet Journal with Sol... great interview.
My 2 Cents: Vince Vaughn (news)
kunal #6640
To answer your question, Doug, here is a list of movies he has been in that I think are worth watching, and awesome...
Wiener's Circle closed by Health Department (super shady)
kunal #6639
I walked by the Wiener's Circle last night and saw a sign up on the door saying their license had been suspended. What am I going to do for Hot Dogs now? I guess there is always Hot Dougs... but it is so faaaaar away. And busy. But so much better.
Rubik's Kunal (news)
kunal #6628
My cousin taught me one way to solve the 'ol Cube, while I was visiting last week. My personal best time is over 2 and a half minutes, but he can solve it in 40 seconds. So... long way to go.
my godson (money)
peter #6622
wearing the stegosaurus shirts that I made him. I also uploaded a blurry picture of my parent's christmas tree and wood burning stove. I am not excited to be back at work this week.
Child named Hitler is refused cake request (ntih)
kunal #6561
Ay caramba!... "The Campbells' other two children also have unusual names: JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell turns 2 in a few months and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell will be 1 in April."
Doug, You just REMADE my day (mad props)
kunal #6557
Like a phoenix born from the ashes. This is incredible.
Doug, You just ruined my day (super shady)
kunal #6556
I can't wait to see the goons that come out for this one... luckily it doesn't seem like a very big production... otherwise the unfortunate STEREOTYPE of 'graphic design' will be furthered. My favorite, super-redundant quote? How about this: "Just look around you. Everything you see visually was created by a graphic designer." Also the website looks terrible... is that logo created in pastels? Is that... Lumos Pro...?
help (money)
peter #6553
who drew this? I totally recognize it (or at least the style), but my memory isn't what it ever was.
From Trevor (money)
peter #6552
and AKQA to all of us. Only I didn't see trevor in the video at all. He probably boycotted because of the lack of beats.
Hip & Urban Logo & Branding For Summer Festival (design)
kunal #6535
I wasn't aware of the "Hip and Urban Style" movement... "The Inner-City Muslim Action Network is looking to create a Hip and Urban Style Logo for its bienniel summer festival called "Takin it to the Streets"."
One Night in Bangkok (video)
kunal #6525
This Murray Head gem came up on my last.fm Friday Night Fightlist. I can't wait for The Empire of The Sun covers this song.
Copy/Paste iPhone (money)
peter #6524
It has happened via a slick(ish) web app. Emperor's rejoice. via swissmiss.
Yeah Pitchfork, But you gotta admit tho... (design)
kunal #6522
That Brad Paisley cover + comment is spot on, and HILARIOUS.
LittleSnapper (mad props)
kunal #6514
Capturing snaps of entire webpages, as well as areas of your screen, has never been easier. LittleSnapper's menu item and global keyboard shortcuts allow you to capture webpages without leaving your browser, safe in the knowledge that the snap is automatically added to you library to work with later.
The World of Goo (mad props)
kunal #6513
Awesome physics based puzzle / construction game 4 da Mac. The millions of Goo Balls who live in the beautiful World of Goo don't know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious.
"Life Changing Box" (ntih)
kunal #6512
Hm. Did Sharp not really think about what this tagline could also mean, or am I really just that immature? I am guessing it is the latter... but still! CMON!
Flock Browser (kinda cool)
kunal #6499
Flock is a consumer Internet business which has developed a free, next generation web browser. The web, and the way people engage online, has evolved dramatically over the past decade. But web browsers - the application that fundamentally enables online experiences and services across ones' connected life - have not kept pace.
Resident Evil in Real Life: Another Sign (news)
kunal #6490
Bring it on. Tracking deadly viruses' spread from animals to humans...
How To Pretend You Give A S*** About The Election (video)
kunal #6468
Courtesy of The Onion. Check out the other videos, funny as well. Haven't seen a lot of 'em.
Coca-Cola Blāk (ntih)
kunal #6450
Oh how I miss thee fizzy coffee flavor. I know you weren't popular... but I loved you.
Anyone Seen Quantum of Solace Yet? (design)
kunal #6439
There is a beautiful MK12 intro sequence. Anyone else care to opine on the theme? P.S. I was disappointed to find that the scene depicted in this movie poster does not actually appear in the movie... sad because that gun looks awesome. DJG- you should go hunting with THAT.
Doug, I couldn't agree more (super shady)
kunal #6437
What a miserable time to be touting such a luxury. AMEX had the same thing at one time (I believe it has been discontinued), and I'd like to note that the MINIMUM spending requirement on that card was $250,000 annually. Thus making the annual fee of just having the card negligible.
I make it a point to not purchase outside my means, and thus have no outstanding debt. I have always been of the school of thought that you should SAVE to EARN something. There were times, of course, when I had no income, and credit was necessary. But as with anything, discipline is required in these cases. I am happy to hear you are saving for grad. school.
Frank, ah yes, that I did (buy this)
kunal #6435
But I would probably take all the type and pattern off of it, if I had my way.
Visa Black Card (buy this)
kunal #6433
Just in time for the recession. Black: like the never-ending hole of debt and despair Americans are finding themselves in!
Bid on Colbert's Xmas Boots (buy this)
kunal #6421
If you saw the Colbert Xmas special, then you know of what I speak... check 'em. Pete, where were you last night? It's OK, I got some QT in with multiplayer.
Carom (ntih)
kunal #6401
I've been playing this for a while; in fact here is a picture from Thanksgiving break of my brother and I playing while my mom looks over. OK, it's not really, but I did play a great deal over break.
You're Not My Father (money)
peter #6392
Really weird experimental video based on a clip from Full House. It keeps overlapping over and over again. Weird.
brave bulging buoyant clairvoyants (money)
peter #6373
Doug- is this album any good? I heard this song on all songs considered (or something else similar) and my jury is currently hung.
Umbrella Club Search Keywords (ntih)
kunal #6363
Just a little taste of what people are searching for when they stumble upon this website... My faves are numbers 2 and 3... I imagine #2 was searched by Trevor.
Done and done (website) (money)
peter #6361
Thank you guys for the feedback. With the exception of shooting a bunch more paintings and prints and getting those up, everything is ready to go!
Good call on the type size. Doug- I did not add the prev. next buttons out of sheer laziness. I want to keep everything in alphabetical order and don't want to recode by hand each time, and I don't know the fancy way to make it work by itself.
Also, I am embarrassingly aware of the different lighting on the shots. I was trying to get it all shot while I had natural light, but we only get about 5 hours of good light in Chicago. I should have taken pictures in the sand by the lake.
Trevor, Get the DJ Khaled Album (music)
kunal #6358
It's "off da hizzy" ... but seriously, great beats.
web two point oh (money)
peter #6356
I like the idea of standardizing the phrase for when we talk about something being "web two point oh-ee." I am going to say I want it to be written web 2.0E because it looks even more technical.
website critique (money)
peter #6347
if anyone has anyhting that they like or hate about my website i would love to know. I am looking to finish it up this weekend so I can start sending it around on Monday. Emails or posts or phone calls would all be more than welcome. Frank- I owe you an email regarding relationships. Also, i am going to pick your brain RE postcards.
Just Kidding Frank (news)
kunal #6346
I'm not offended, just in case there is any confusion. I wouldn't link to my site either because its way outdated and totally off the radar. Just being funny!
Friend Parade (4real)
kunal #6345
When did your Friend Parade become so exclusive!? I remember when I used to be on there.... maybe when I am an accomplished artist, you can put me back on?
Falsetto (video)
kunal #6341
You may recognize this from the new Hood Internet album. I'm gonna get it stuck in your head.
Chadburne Shrew (money)
peter #6334
Another animal for the fable. I need to come up with a name for it all as well. It is going to catalogue the from the creation to the destruction of the earth.
Great article (money)
peter #6328
Very well written article about a very interesting guy. He is essentially leading the charge to make video games relatable and meaningful. Explores a lot of how and why most everyone (myself included) believes a good video game can never be art.
bodoni (money)
peter #6324
I actually love bodoni poster, with the exception of the lowercase j. I love the italic even more.
Umbrella Club 3.0 (design)
kunal #6321
I have a new tUC in the works. It will still remain simple, but I am cleaning this layout up. Would everyone KILL ME/HATE ME if I used some version of Bodoni (possibly poster), for the masthead!? I just want to know how many angry points I'll accumulate when I inevitably ignore everyone's answer and use it. Thanks :)
Sween Fox (money)
peter #6320
This is a sketch for some fables I am going to maybe make. What is everyone's favorite animals? I need to fill in two more. Do not say frog, fox, turtle, mouse, or snake, because those are taken!
My Website (money)
peter #6309
Is so close to being done. Since I assume that no one goes to it since it has not been updated, and my stats program is not working, I haven't worried about hiding it away as beta. The photography of the paintings is going to change, but other than that it is pretty set. Let me know thoughts.
Doug (money)
peter #6307
We have a server for every team organized into job numbers. On top of that when we clear the server, IT archives old jobs onto discs. So if I need something that is not active, I just call them and give them the job number. It works like gangbusters.
Doug (4real)
kunal #6304
Between IT and our office manager, we have an archiving system in both digital formats (i.e. servers full of old work, and a physical archive). It does make things easier to pull. Eeez niiice.
For Frank Chimero (video)
kunal #6303
A really inspiring video about typography and Paul Rand, and Modernism.
UPS Fuel Economy (mad props)
kunal #6301
"In 2004 UPS announced that they would save fuel by minimizing left turns. Because drivers are idle at intersections while waiting to make left turns, UPS developed software that routes the day's packages with preference to right turns."
Danny (money)
peter #6299
This is what I would like you to do with your doe. It would bring me infinite happiness. Also, do you make deer sausage with your hunting booty? I used to love when my cousins did that. It is so good.
odd habits (money)
peter #6297
Do you guys have odd habits whenever you start something (designing, drawing)? I just realized that I ALWAYS erase the first line that I draw. Even if I draw the same line again right on top of it.
Out of your league guy (money)
peter #6293
great series of viral videos for converse. I am pretty sure that anomaly did them. they are funny and pretty pointless. You can see a full list here or just click through the sites.
Pirates (money)
peter #6292
Trevor, I was reading yesterday about how Blackwater is starting an anti-pirate security group. I don't know why we don't call them mercenaries, because that is what they are and would be more badass. In any case, lets start our own anti-pirate mercenary group. I want everyone to be in a one person helicopter that is also a submarine. These contraptions will also have hellfire missiles that double as torpedos and the ability to lay sea mines.
too cute (money)
peter #6289
a penguin escapes from some whales by swimming around really fast and then jumping in a boat. And then he just hangs out. Skip a minute or so in and watch from there.
NuggNuts (super shady)
kunal #6288
This is real. McDonalds continues to have the SHITTIEST advertising in the world. I despise their stupid theme song, their stupid ads, and their stupid play on diversity. NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR SHITTY UNHEALHTY FOOD. It gives everyone diarrhea.
Chris' Dreams Are Closer (news)
kunal #6286
Boxee Raises $4 Million To Take On Apple TV, Microsoft, Cable. Doesn't sound like a lot of money, but it counts.
Jerry Yang stepping down as CEO of Yahoo (the future)
kunal #6285
FINALLY. This guys has single-handedly botched the whole Microsoft dealings. Sorry Jerry! Adios. Looks like investors are happy too.
Art Institute Modern Wing Opening Soon (the future)
kunal #6283
Can't wait for this bad boy. Save the date, May 16, 2009.
Daniel, Cut Lino More (mad props)
kunal #6274
It really suits you. I think you've found your calling. Awesome!
People You'll See In Hell (ntih)
kunal #6266
My new favorite blog! I am a little put-off by the author's implied assumption that I too will be in hell to meet these folks when they inevitably end up there.
PageOnce (ntih)
kunal #6251
Awesome app that aggregates ALL your accounts. Like Mint.com on crack cocaine. It will show your finances, all your online accounts, like Netflix, AT&T bill, things like that. awesome. AND BEST PART IS THERE IS AN iPHONE APP TO ACCOMPANY IT!!!
nerd alert (money)
peter #6238
read this entire (short) article. The last sentence really brings it home. I am getting really good at typing fast.
mix turtle (money)
peter #6236
like hushie but better. lets you search for mp3's on the internet so you can check things out. I love things like this that make it easy for me to listen to something before i buy it without having to steal the entire album and then not wanting to buy it since i already have it.
RADMOVES VS. CATMOVES (super shady)
kunal #6228
Sorry, DJG. From the tiny thumbnail, it looked to me as if those were CATS riding the skateboards. I thought that was totally awesome... because it would have been. Alas...
free ornaments, etc (money)
peter #6221
At the risk of angering Doug, this is a big collection of digitized ornaments etc. from Briar Press for free.
oops? (money)
peter #6219
frank, what happened to your website? why is it down? i wanted to look at some things and now i can look at no things
never say die (money)
peter #6209
interesting article on why people believe the mind goes on after death. i am only on page one, but it seems interesting so far.
For Pete (Sorry to the rest of you) (ntih)
kunal #6206
We are such dorks. Pete: you are not online at work, so I am posting this. Here is a list of legendary weapons attainable in Fable 2. Most are from side-quests. There are a lot more than I thought there would be.
The great chicago fire (money)
peter #6205
On the train this morning I thought, "Hey, The Great Chicago Fire would be a great name for a band or a DJ or something. The problem is, this band in Maine already exists. The good news is that they suck really bad and no one goes to their myspace. They will probably break up when one of them accidentally sleeps with the other ones girlfriend, or when the singer borrows the drummer's white studded belt without asking.
last.fm iphone app (ntih)
kunal #6203
I downloaded yesterday and have been using it all day. I am huge fan now. Nice interface and intuitive. Brought streaming radio back into my life.
Watchmen Character Posters (money)
peter #6200
These look great. I cannot wait for the movie. After finally reading the book, I am not quite sure how they will pull it off, but it will be interesting.
I miss the owl buildings in Austin (4real)
kunal #6196
Oh how they stood tall, constantly striking fear into my heart that they would uproot themselves from their concrete shackles and breathe fire from their metal beaks...
On Seeing and Noticing (illustration)
kunal #6195
I love this damn cover... I've probably posted this before.
Motley Fool Indeed (money)
kunal #6191
This is a nice little laugh. An article written back in April of 2004, when Google went public with their IPO of just $85 a share. Bill Mann, writer for The Motley Fool, laughed at the 'overweight' price and then went on to list a number of reasons why people rushing to buy the stock wouldn't see much return. Let's imagine for a second, an investor decides to throw a paltry $5000 at Google's initial stock price... that would get them about 59 shares. IF they had sold that stock, just 3 years later when it hit its all time high of $724.80/share, those investors could have walked away with a cool $42,000. Not bad. Now people with real money to spend on Google's IPO would have easily made out with a six-figure return.
John McCain at the Alfred E Smith Memorial Dinner (video)
kunal #6177
And for both sides sake, McCain's speech is just as hilarious and well delivered.
Barack Obama's Speech at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner (video)
kunal #6176
For those of you who weren't aware how President-Elect Obama can deliver the funny. This is the speech that rendered the line: "My greatest strength is my humility. My greatest weakness? It's possible that I am a little too awesome."
Obama Watches Himself Win (photography)
kunal #6150
David Katz, photographer for Obama for America, took an amazing series of candid photos of Obama and his family on election night. They’re up on Flickr. Viva transparency. Perhaps an Obama Twitter feed will be the 21st century’s “fireside chat.” We’ve heard about that new New Deal. [via Good Magazine web]
sslyby shirt (money)
peter #6144
they put my shirt up on the store finally. well, one of the shirts. no one told me. i need to have them send me one. it is the Pangea one 4th and 5th picture down.
heidi klum Guitar hero commercial (money)
peter #6142
This is something else. I love what is allowed.
ADOBE CS4 (news)
kunal #6129
Frank, I am running CS4 at work now. I will let you know my analysis, but I already recommend it based on the demo I saw last month. We'll see how it really plays now though.
You Don't Need Instruments To Rock (video)
kunal #6128
Stuff vs. musical instruments, as far as I can tell.
Oh, P.S. Guys (ntih)
kunal #6109
I love the design of the NYMag blog pages. How do y'all feel about me ripping it for tUC?
Europe Is Finally, Totally, Awesomely Jealous (news)
kunal #6108
I enjoyed the visual I got from the line, "Last night, it [Europe] choked on its cigarette and spit up its wine — that's how impressed it was."
CNN "Hologram" (4real)
kunal #6106
A little insight into the technology behind it. And no, it's not a REAL hologram. I must say that I am not a fan, but maybe because they beamed in will.i.am that I laughed so hard when I saw it has something to do with it.
Doug, You Got Me (super shady)
kunal #6089
I should have spent more than 2 seconds looking at his page and judging. That will teach me. I see it now. Thanks.
Oh Bob Barr (super shady)
kunal #6084
You couldn't have chosen a different typeface huh? Association by Gotham... I like it.
No Matter Who Wins Tonight, This Will Always Be Here (video)
kunal #6083
"I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling..."
BBC Brings back the analog clock (mad props)
kunal #6074
Brill-freakin-iant. I love it. Top right corner.
ghillie suit (money)
peter #6058
next halloween. $60 well spent, and, I will be able to use it day to day as well.
Happy Halloween, My Friends (super shady)
kunal #6049
No, that's not McCain wishing you. It's me. I am happy to share my very favorite holiday with all of you. Each and everyone one, my friends. Don't do anything I wouldn't do tonight! Especially you, Doug!
mtv music (money)
peter #6042
forgot to post this yesterday. Although everyone probably has already heard, MTV puts good quality copies of almost every music video ever on a new site. I have not played with it yet, but how great would it be if there was some sort of Genius playlist type thing for parties and whatnot? Really awesome.
dell xps one (money)
peter #6040
while i don't like the look, I love the specs. if I lived in a small place and did not love video games and did not design, I could totally see having one of these bad boys as my catch -all for media and computing. I love tech-knowledge-y so much.
time/project tracking (money)
peter #6039
Doug- we use a program called "a lot of account managers." We track our time on jobs with Citrix though.
Danny and Doug (money)
peter #6032
Congratulations on Print! I just saw it in person, so now I believe it. Also, Danny is quoted in the Missouri section! He says he wants to throw iPhones at jazz musicians or something like that.
It makes me sad that I want to move back to St. Louis one day and there was only ONE St. Louis firm in the entire Missouri section. I guess that means there is room to stir shit up at least...
Burial - Untrue (music)
kunal #6030
Downloaded this album this morning. It's good so far. Awesome reviews, wanted to check it out.
No Way (money)
peter #6019
This is the best. Ever. I am trying to find out who in my family is going to get this for christmas
Google Earth for iPhone (the future)
kunal #6014
Yessss. And with Street View supposedly coming to the next iteration of iPhone software updates, I will be a happy camper who can see all.
Milky Way's baby sister (money)
peter #6013
They found it! I cannot wait until we go and visit our little brothers.
xbox update (money)
peter #6012
looks like it is going to be awesome. netflix will be amazing. i am going to watch the shit out of everything ever. november 19th cannot come soon enough.
Mrmr (design)
kunal #6011
Awesome. Mrmr is an ongoing open-source research project to develop a standardized set of protocols and syntax conventions to control live installations and multimedia performances via mobile devices.
Taser/MP3 Player/Computer (super shady)
kunal #6009
Mainly, taser. What is this thing? Thoing, thoing? Over 50 "designer" colors.
For sure clutter (money)
peter #5992
I was imagining that was the reason. Have you thought about having only the wheel and no attachment line? That might work. If not, so be it. I am going to go buy some yellow soup.
frank- awesome (money)
peter #5990
This is conceptually maybe the best piece I have seen out of you in awhile, and that is saying something. However, the perspective on the shopping cart and the lack of a fourth wheel bother me. Other than that, PERFECT
30 Rock Premiere is on Hulu NOW (money)
peter #5987
get it. Watch it. my internets are out at home so I cannot. I hope everyone else has a good time. I have not even seen the office from last week yet.
SiD (money)
peter #5986
I did not know that you gentlemen were the president and vice president! A modern day McCain/Palin! Fitting, since Frank has a limp from a viet cong prison and I want to sleep with Daniel.
electro-face (money)
peter #5984
this guy hooks up electrodes to stimulate his muscles to synch to music. you HAVE to watch this to understand how awesome it really is.
Dr. Chaos (super shady)
kunal #5946
In 2002, the 25-year-old Konopka was arrested by Chicago Police after he was caught hoarding potassium cyanide and sodium cyanide in an unused Chicago Transit Authority storeroom in the Chicago L Blue Line subway.
Satanic Messiah (money)
peter #5945
New Mountain Goats for free download or pay-what-you-will sort of situation. I really want the other EP which features Kaki King as well, but it is tour-only. If anyone catches him on tour, grab it for me and you will be rewarded handsomely. Also, if anyone spots a Satanic Messiah vinyl, grab that too. They only made 666 of them. The devil.
And if you aren't into Gang Gang Dance (music)
kunal #5941
Frida Hyvonen is playing by Chris at the Lakeshore Theater, on the same night. w00t w00t.
Anyone in Chicago Want to See this? (music)
kunal #5940
I wouldn't mind going to this show... not one bit. They are playing Monday, Nov. 3 at Empty Bottle. Pete, I am guessing you will either hate this, or not mind it. Or like it. I am hedging my bets.
areas of my expertise (money)
peter #5927
i really like the type on john hodgeman's (sp) blog, not sold on the color, way too cluttered. makes me mad when something starts so good and goes so wrong.
I just obtained this gem (image)
kunal #5910
Yes, it's the new Dragonforce. And yes. The title of the album is "ULTRA BEATDOWN." LOOK AT THIS COVER!!
Speaking of Performance (video)
kunal #5909
I give you Daft Punk - Around the World. Don't let the song get stuck in your head. I would love to go to one of their shows... or Kraftwerk, if they were still floating around.
30 rock (money)
peter #5897
season premier will be on hulu on october 23rd, a full week ahead of when it is on tv. well played, NBC. Right that Palin train straight to a helicopter, and then shoot a wolf from it.
O'Reilly Flips Out (video)
kunal #5893
In case you weren't already convinced that he is a very angry man...
dear daniel (money)
peter #5891
please get a flickr so i can browse your photos without going crazy insane. i am going to fly to springfield and have a beer with you, and then kill you if you do not get a flickr account within one week. murder.
ra ra riot (money)
peter #5889
frank mentioned them a long time ago and I didn't listen. it was my own stupid mistake. kind of electro-folksy mixed with angels tears. So good. Frank, I will not doubt you for the rest of the day.
FiveThirtyEight (4real)
kunal #5883
A very precise polling system developed by Nate Silver, a statistics-genius. Read an article about him in NYMag; his accuracy is extremely high (even predicted Tampa Bay winning 90 games this year-they actually won 97, but after being the worst team in baseball), which makes his stats regarding the current election, extremely interesting.
I make new painting on saturday (money)
peter #5882
This is what it looks like. Back and forth forever.
Eames House Bird (design)
kunal #5880
I saw this little baby at the MCA gift shop this weekend. As soon as I find a side table, this guy will be sitting on top of it.
Firefox Style Guide (design)
kunal #5870
Awesome style guide for Mozilla's Firefox. Love this, since style guides are right up my alley.
Norton You BUSTED ME (super shady)
kunal #5869
I still maintain my fandom for the show, but it was a total misstep on my part. How embarrassing. More embarrassing than admitting my affinity for the show.
4:33 (money)
peter #5863
Televised full orchestral version of the John Cage piece. Watch is and really listen, it is pretty fun. I could only give it about 2 minutes (I know...) because I am at work. I love everything and hate everyone.
Dramatic Lemur (video)
kunal #5862
Whomever thought to sync this up with the THX theme... brilliant. I love human ingenuity and creativity.
Trevor (money)
peter #5860
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, well, well, yer not gonna fool me again.
Trevor, This Video is Unbelievable (video)
kunal #5858
So awesome! Best video on the net. That's total domination.
DJG - I too am a huge Sex in the City fan (4real)
kunal #5846
It's not even a guilty pleasure for me. I plan to buy the box sets soon, because I keep catching old episodes on TBS and it's just not enough. SJP 4EVA!
Sorry, Dudes. I was Out sick yesterday (ntih)
kunal #5830
Frank - You are of course welcome at my place as well. I have to check to see if my brother is coming into town this weekend though. I shall let you know. BTW- Check out this website.
Girls (money)
peter #5827
Nothing reminds you that you have not had a girl over in over a year like finding a bobby pin on your floor. So small, but so demoralizing...
Chicago weekend (money)
peter #5818
No plans Frank. None at all. My couch is open for sure, Chris man has a comfy futon and kunal man has a comfy couch, so I am sure there is plenty of places for you to stay. I am not sure about Opie's furniture situation. I imagine he will make you sleep in a box with a blanket like a baby pup even if he has 8 extra beds. He really knows how to put a guy in his place.
A Change Gonna Come (music)
kunal #5815
I nominate this awesome song as Obama's theme song when he wins the presidency.
SNL - The Lawrence Welk Show (video)
kunal #5810
I didn't catch this last weekend, but oh man, this is HILARIOUS. I love Kristen Wiig.
EZ Code (science)
kunal #5808
I made one for our website. Scan it and it will take you this site. w00t w00t.
WTC WTF (super shady)
kunal #5807
Weird. Am I missing something? Is this supposed to be in poor taste? Regardless, I don't like.
Palin found to have abused powers (money)
peter #5796
Troopergate inquiry finds Palin abused powers... I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS WEEKENDS POLITICAL WARS! I am going to wake up to watch Meet The Press.
Mandate (money)
peter #5783
Proof of Concept:
I am writing this concerning the future. The first time a gay man is elected as President of the United States, I call making a joke about him having a "man-date." You are all my witnesses.
I don't know what this link is, click on it at your own risk.
Adobe CS4 - Content Aware Scale (the future)
kunal #5779
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE. Incredible new feature (licensed from GIMP) in Adobe Photoshop (which will be a dream for quick comps, mock-ups and retouching instructions) is "Content-Aware Scaling": Non-destructive image scaling which 'protects' areas of the image that are most important (i.e. human bodies, major shapes) and scales the areas around them. Anyone who is scared of technology should probably look away.
DOES COMPUTE: DOES NOT COMPUTE (super shady)
kunal #5768
I wanted to name my website this, and found out that this website took it. Not only that, but they took the doescompute.com and REDIRECTED TO THIS SHIZ. Sad me.
Frank, Check Out the Latest Post on your Site (ntih)
kunal #5762
Comment today by loren446. Love it.
Muxtape is Back... Kinda (music)
kunal #5759
A really long statement from Muxtape founder Justin Ouellette basically summed like this: Muxtape is turning into MySpace Music. Well... not really, but it's not the same Muxtape we knew and loved. Whether I am afraid of that or not has yet to be determined, but the basic functionality of Muxtape which was popular and successful is going to be blown out into a "service for bands". They will manage their own music, and to a degree, the style and feel of their pages. The beta is private right now, but we should plan to see it revealed within the next few weeks.
Adobe CS4 (news)
kunal #5758
I attended this little event this morning, and I must say, Adobe has made a lot of steps towards making the programs more intuitive. I am a big fan of the latest interface introduced in CS3, and they step-up it up with a myriad of refinements that allow you to spend more time on the artboard, and less time digging for tools in menus and fly-outs. And finally, tabs in Photoshop for multiple files, and multiple artboards in Illustrator!
Debates last nite (4real)
peter #5756
Were infuriating. Even though I have already made up my mind, I try to be adult-like and watch them. I almost turned it off in the first 20 minutes when Obama was doing terrible and McCain kept talking about projectors. Then I almost turned it off again when the candidates refused to mind the time limit and used up all the discussion time in lieu of with canned answers that were not really answers.
Wii Ski (money)
peter #5754
Uses the Wii balance board. I cannot wait till this comes out and I steal (in this order): Chris' Wii, Chris' Wii Fit, Chris' Wii ski, Chris' girlfriend, Chris' heart.
Firefox Philosophy (ntih)
kunal #5750
Firefox's Auto-Suggest search box pretty much summed up all the existential questions I have yet to ask the internet.
Gmail Mail Goggles (ntih)
kunal #5745
No more late night, drunken rants to ex-girlfriends... via e-mail.
thinking for a living widget (money)
peter #5742
Duane- I never knew this existed! I love the idea for quick inspiration. I am going to start trying to make the widget my first stop before I head to by handy and ever growing list of bookmarks.
T.I. Kanye West M.I.A. Others (video)
kunal #5738
Trevor, have you heard this new track off the new T.I. album? These beats are for real. I don't know if this video is official, but the track is hot.
McCain at work (money)
peter #5737
I made this from fold us candidates today while i was waiting for a 3gig image to open. Scott took a picture of it and put it right up on his flickr. I don't understand how people take photos that look good when I cannot.
Dance Dance Dance (money)
peter #5735
Lykke Li playing in some park in LA backed up by Bon Iver. I just found out that the show I told people about in Chicago might be sold out now. I was lazy and did not get my tickets right away. I am maybe crying.
The Big Picture - Singapore Grand Prix (photography)
kunal #5734
Images 21 and 22 are incredible. A lot of these are. Actually, all of them are.
Gothenburg Opera (architecture)
kunal #5733
Beautiful architecture. I'd love to see a few Swedish bands perform here.
Bullet proof pocket square (money)
peter #5731
Someone buy this now. I would, but I don't dress up enough.
On the topic of music. Anyone looking for a good 'pick-me-up' album, check out the new Noah and the Whale. Really fun musically and vocally. Leaves something to be desired lyrically, but it is fun.
Speaking of New Music (music)
kunal #5730
I can't believe The Faint came out with a new album. "Fasciinatiion" comes 4 years after their last release, "Wet From Birth." I was so compelled to hear how they may evolved, I decided to go ahead and give the album a spin. I just started the first song, but I can tell you: sounds like The Faint. Also sounds 4 years old. I'll report back if the rest of the album takes a turn.
XOHM (money)
peter #5724
I cannot wait. $25 for twice the speed I am paying for DSL right now. I guess I will need to find the location of the towers in Chicago first. But this seems like it is going to be the best thing since sliced bread, and I eat a shit load of bread.
netflix on mac by years end (money)
peter #5696
the future is awesome. i will have netflix delivered to my door, on my xbox, and on my computer all at once. maybe i will watch more than one movie a month now? hopefully.
Jenny Holzer Exhibit at MCA (news)
kunal #5678
Coming Oct. 25. Would like very much to check it out. Chitown posse? Anyone else interested?
Mad Men - Illustrated (illustration)
kunal #5674
I'd like that 'What'll it be, Daddy?' one. Nice. Classy. Cutsie-pootsie.
OLPC's Give One, Get One returns to Amazon on November 17 (buy this)
kunal #5665
I think I will buy one of these to a) help the world and 2) own what might be considered a collectible in 50 years. eez niiice.
Perfect (mad props)
kunal #5663
Frank, you beautiful man, you nailed it bygawd. Although, the proverbial battery in my head looks more like the disk-read error right now.
ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS (money)
peter #5652
Trevor- yes it would. it does look like a good coat, but alas. There are similarly priced coats with similar styles.
Rogan- the anniversary looks like it was awesome. the linked picture of you and ali makes me very uncomfortable.
Daniel- I think that I saw Empire of the Sun at some random loft party in Greektown here. I had a backpack full of beer on. There was a huge roof. They were really really good live. I think one guy had some crazy beard or something.
Let It Be (video)
kunal #5646
As the rain pours down here in Chi, and our nation stands on the brink of history-making financial crises, this song seems very appropriate.
Cool Hand Paul Newman (video)
kunal #5641
My submission for my favorite Paul Newman scene. I caught this scene on TV the other day after not having seen the movie for several years now, and it was just as fantastic as the first time I saw it. Definition of classic.
Jurassic Park Theme Song (music)
kunal #5636
I can't get this stupid theme song out of my head. JOHN WILLIAMS!
Gothic-Lolita (ntih)
kunal #5635
Yet another interesting (and theatrical) fashion trend in Japan. I really want to live in this country for a couple years.
Frank's NYT Illo and Big Desk (mad props)
kunal #5634
Franklin, congratulations on the NYT illustration! Looks really good. I wish they hadn't super-cropped it though. The top and bottom edges are so small. DAMN THEM. Looks really good though. I hope you get that big desk, because you are in the big time!
frank--awesome (money)
peter #5624
1) super awesome illustration. love the concept, and, as always, the execution.
2)love that you used your own head again. now get to washington and solve this crisis.
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (video)
kunal #5621
It is here, and it is real. My dreams have come true as worlds collide.
Reconciliation (money)
peter #5615
A new painting that is almost done. I painted it on a sweet old window.
What I did at work yesterday (money)
peter #5614
Aaron and I celebrating putting tape on a window with a super sweet jumping high five. What is better than an animated GIF of a high five? Nothing.
JPMorgan buys WaMu (news)
kunal #5608
In the biggest bank failure in history, JPMorgan Chase will acquire massive branch network and troubled assets from Washington Mutual for $1.9 billion.
iPhone GPS, Part Deux (4real)
kunal #5597
Sorry, I didn't answer your full question. It uses a combination of GPS AND cell phone towers to more accurately (and quickly) pinpoint your position.
iPhone 3G GPS (4real)
kunal #5596
Doug the iPhone 3G GPS feature is one of my favorites. It's highly accurate (it zooms in to show my position IN a building (like, I am in the back, or front), and it is very helpful. Unfortunately, due to software or hardware (weak antenna) the GPS isn't ideal for driving conditions. It can't update quickly enough. Some people have speculated that this can be solved by a 3rd party solution with more powerful software. Also, the 3G is key to the GPS. If the iPhone is running on Edge...forget about it.
doug (money)
peter #5585
did you guys stay in a downtown hotel in austin? we are looking for one that is agreeable, can hold three people for two nites, and is not really expensive.
Street View Guy Has Balloons? (kinda cool)
kunal #5580
I was attempting to locate the nearest White Castle to the office, when I noticed that my little street view character was wearing a party hat and carrying balloons. See image. That is quite strange! Is it his birthday?
futureman (money)
peter #5576
a guy at work was just telling me about this. this guy plays with the flecktones. he made this instrument himself. i am guessing he tore down his own house and built a banjo-thing out of it.
Springtime! (money)
peter #5574
A painting for my friend Wolly. It is really big. It was all drawn with whiteout pen first. It was going to be just plain white, but then the wash started looking badass. The closeup is here so you can see the bear.
The Giada-net (money)
peter #5570
Chris man's second best girl is now on Hulu. Everyday italian... more like everyday titties.
THe Big Picture Does it Once Again (photography)
kunal #5569
Bringing us big pictures of North Korea's stunning display of patriotism and national pride.
DJGs Advice is da best (news)
kunal #5566
Make friends with you IT people. They aren't out to get you, but they are there to make things run for the company as safely and smoothly as possible.
@ the office (money)
peter #5564
we have pretty much free reign. I know kunal got in trouble for uploading via transmit to his personal site once, but I upload to flickr almost exclusively at work. We are expected to check personal email at work because they flip out if work email is used for anything personal. Being that IT regularly controls my computer from theirs to fix things, I know there is a good amount of monitoring going on everywhere, but no one cares as long as it is legal. Actually, I emailed our office manager about a bit torrent client, so maybe not even.
I have been meaning to call/email RE the new job. CONGRATULATIONS! Also, after a year and a half at a "design firm" as opposed to an "ad firm," there is no difference. People are just more snobby about the fact that they are at a design firm. Hell, I was before I started working, that was one huge reason to come to VSA instead of Barkley. Didn't want to "sell my soul." Guess what? It happened anyway. Same old shit, different name. But... healthcare! paycheck! portfolio! résumé! Give and take. Make at least some cool shit and you won't get sad.
flash drives (retractable) (money)
peter #5553
Trevor- WOOT has an 8gig on sale right now for $18(+5 s/h). I have the same brand and it is good. When I say good, I mean it is a flash drive and it works. I might end up buying this.
VMX Architects (architecture)
kunal #5551
Love the blue guide line running over everything, randomly. Nice site.
Ecstasy Cat (video)
kunal #5543
Not particularly funny, but worth it once the music kicks in. Trevor, you will be all about that Benny Bennasi beat! That cat is outta control! I like this site.
Laugable Design (ntih)
kunal #5529
A little fun on a Friday, we all like to check out laughably bad trade show booth graphics websites? Right? Vinyl banners? Well, vinyl type of course! Enjoy the bloodbath!
AKQA (money)
peter #5521
On apple livepage profile. I didn't read too closely, but, Trevor, where was your name? I thought at the very least there would be a "T. Gillz uses iTunes while he pounds bitches out!"
noah and the whale (money)
peter #5518
as cute as this site is...
this band really rips off Wes Anderson films with its logo and also its videos. The website takes it one step further.
they do write really catchy songs though. makes my pee pee smile.
threadless (money)
peter #5501
5 out of 7 shirts are out of the running! Oh No!!! At least I think that is what it means. It said finished early. Two are left still in it, so that is good. Who knows? Bo knows.
skillz (money)
peter #5497
this kids hand skills are insane. it makes me sad inside. i think he is like 12 years old or something as well.
Mistakes No. 2 and Mistakes No. 1 (money)
peter #5467
Two new paintings by me. I was writing "These Are Mistakes" in my sketchbook, and by an fortunate accidents it could also be read as "Are These Mistakes" but I never realized it until last nite. There are few things I love more than going through old sketchbooks and finding ideas I never knew I had. Especially when the brain is full of cobwebs and I have no ideas that I haven't accidentally come up with yet.
I Like this neversleeping fellow... (mad props)
kunal #5454
This post had me cracking up: "Why is it all of the sudden hip to look like a pedophile? I really don’t know."
Data Data Data Data (buy this)
kunal #5448
Yessss. I will have to get this, so I can continue to track everything that I do. Today it took me (door to desk) 29 minutes and 33 seconds to get to work.
The Real Deal (design)
kunal #5447
Trevor and I were talking about this last night: Remember when Designers used to dress like badasses/men? Holding cigars, sitting on badass lounge chairs, drinking the finest scotch? Obviously, no one here remembers that time directly, but we know what we know from stories and pictures. If I could afford these clothes, and those cigars, you better believe I'd be all for bringing the respect back to the design profession that we've lost over the many years. If you want a good idea of how designers are portrayed these days, go to a stock image search engine and type in "graphic designer" and let your eyes be gouged by all the CRAZY, free-spirited, kooky, hip and young artistes. Forshame! Chris, let's bring Mad Men to the office.
xbox 360 answer (money)
peter #5442
Trevor- I read yesterday that you can plug in ipods to your 360 and it will both play and charge them, so I assume that means they are all fitted with fully powered usb2 ports. Should run anything that plugs into a port on your computer.
gerber artifact tool (money)
peter #5438
awesome awesome awesome and cheap cheap cheap. i think i might get it.
Fox News Does Something Right (video)
kunal #5431
Unbelievable. Thanks GOOD magazine for pointing this out.
glad i am single (money)
peter #5429
When I see things like this. Series of shots of Beckham checking out a girls ass when she is right in front of him, and his obviously super-hot wife getting jealous.
Average Rating (money)
peter #5428
I guess you cannot see the shirts yet. Someone told me a lie. The average rating right now is the ratings that I gave to other people. I am harsh and don't like bullshit.
threadless submissions (money)
peter #5423
the theme is "threadless loves drawing." So I took a bunch of things that I have already done and made them into t-shirts big time. BIG TIME. Not available for voting yet, but I will repost when it is.
GOOD Sheet (design)
kunal #5421
These are printed on 12 x 24 newsprint and distributed for free at Starbucks. Available on their website too.
Space Olympics (video)
kunal #5419
SNL Digital Short from last night—this song is already stuck in my head. "Space Swords: Totally Cancelled"
Lively - by Google (super shady)
kunal #5411
I see GREAT potential for this tool. Y'all know what I am talking about. This is hilarious.
Take Screenshots on iPhone (ntih)
kunal #5399
Thanks Pete, for letting me know about this. Nice. Now I will do that, but I don't know for what reason...I should find one.
Speech Wars (money)
peter #5373
Compares how many times each candidate said a given word in their speech. Just type in a word and see a graph and numbers. Awesome.
E.O. Wilson (video)
kunal #5370
It just so happens that last night, on one of my various PBS-esque cable channels, I watched an interesting program with the biologist E.O. Wilson centered on fire ants. I also just so happened to, without looking specifically on the TED website, stumbled across a lecture he gave on insects, and saving life on the earth. He has one of those voices that is easy to listen to, and he is wise, and old. So listen to him.
Eames House Bird (buy this)
kunal #5368
I still want to do the same things with it, but this time, I will correctly arrange the words in its name.
Eames Bird House (buy this)
kunal #5367
Beautiful. I want two. I will put it outside my apartment window, since I don't have any trees, or a yard.
Adobe Creative Suite 4 (buy this)
kunal #5366
Uh-oh. How quickly things move on. Take your CS3 and shove it, because CS4 is almost here. End of the month. I can't keep up with this nonsense. Luckily, I don't have to: our IT dept. will take care of it. Wakakakakaka.
Matte Stephens (illustration)
kunal #5365
Frank and Matte (I am sorry, this is how he spells his name) should be friends. You can tell this is someone inspired by "Alexander Girard, The George Nelson office of the 40’s and 50’s, Herman Miller *Charles and Ray Eames, Irving Harper, Ben Shahn, Living in the Suburbs, our pets, my wife Vivienne and Things I see in my everyday life."
D-U-M (video)
kunal #5364
Ed Rondthaler shares a little visual exercise in a comment on the 'D-U-M' way we spell words in English.
1000th Post (4real)
kunal #5363
I just realized that last post was my 1000th post! Happy birthday to me!
Work/life balance calculator (4real)
kunal #5362
Dynamic infographics are awesome! My new website will only be this sort of thing from here on out. Awesome.
Facebook Launches Redesign (ntih)
kunal #5357
Absolutely RIDICULOUS this website has 100 million users. Let's see if he can get away with this one this time! You know what people? Suck it.
Hurricanes Scare the Pants Off of Me (super shady)
kunal #5348
Many of you may be aware of my (rational) fear of large objects. Well, there are few things larger than hurricanes on planet Earth, thus putting them close to the top of my list of Large Objects That Scare Me. Beautiful space-photography.
Apple Event (money)
peter #5343
9to5mac.com has made all the liveblogs on one page. prepare for CONSTANT UPDATES
Things that are impressive / Things that make me uncomfortable (money)
peter #5334
The girl in this picture (who also took it) is only 14.
Super amazing skills, but super uncomfortable me.
Mountain goats and kaki king (money)
peter #5328
this song sounds awesome. I cannot wait until this EP comes out. I will gobble it right up!
literal posters (money)
peter #5326
if there was different or even semi-imaginative type on this it would not be bad. it is a nice would/lino cut (or fake thereof). Danny does some great literal posters, but they also come across as more clever than this. Maybe because they are combinations of bands a lot, so it takes or cleverness to combine. In any case, close but no cigar.
winnie the pooh (money)
peter #5317
theme song. i suggested today at lunch how weird it would be if one day this girl's crossword was all the lyrics to winnie the pooh in order across, and then down. someone asked if there was a theme song for it. i proved them wrong.
Great Amerian Beer Festival (ntih)
kunal #5311
Anyone want to go? It's in Denver... I haven't been there in at least a quarter century. Trevor, you need to do some flying. Either to Chicago, or to Denver for the Great American Beer Festival.
Association (new painting) (money)
peter #5310
This is the one that I have been working on for like three weeks because it kept taking so long to get anything on it done. I have something really different that should be up by Monday. Then, I will finally start my ex girlfriends and their husbands/children series.
Trevor- Please Rethink (money)
peter #5308
Your decision. The fact of the matter is, eventually I am going to come up there and visit. When I spend all my money getting up there and drinking, I will need some way to get around. This is that way.
Frank, That Guy Almost Sounds Like a Joke! (image)
kunal #5307
The sad truth is probably that it isn't, but it seems in the way of a full-scale, over-the-top, mockery of the right-wing thinkerky. Sort of a zealous John Stewart perhaps? But I doubt it. What a fool!
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (money)
peter #5304
That is a real place. The link is a video from google maps of a kid riding in the elevator in the Sears in the King of Prussia mall. He narrates the whole thing. I don't care if you are 10 years old, dont be a shitty narrator.
Tiny showcase gallery in BROOKLYN! (money)
peter #5296
Trevor-
tiny showcase presents:
WE = TROUBLE
a collaboration show
Opens: September 6th 2008, 2-10pm
Closes: October 2nd
Secret Project Robot
210 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
GDGT (money)
peter #5295
Rojas and Block, the two guys who started engadget, have started their new project. Odd that it is still gadget related since Block is still involved with Engadget. I am sure it will be great though. Also, check out RcrdLbl, Rojas' other project. Pretty nice music site. They don't even use vowels.
Kunal, make a website called ggl that just takes a website and removes all the vowels from it. That should take ten minutes to do. Let me know when you want to get on it so I can start the timer.
trek district (money)
peter #5293
trevor- get this bike. newfangled non-chain looks awesome, although there is something to be said for how great a shiny chain looks.
new painting! (money)
peter #5289
I stayed up late last nite and finished a painting because it has been so long since I have had some new work to show. I have two other ones in the works right now as well, so that is good news. And, I found a lot of good wood in the trash, and just bought some arches and some masonite so there is no excuse not to do some more work. Also, the first thing that i did with my arches paper was cut out a jizz blob for a penis collage. But I can't wait to use it for real.
Kora (image)
kunal #5285
If I were a girl, I'd stand with my toes pointing at each other all the time too. Goodness.
Good Times (kinda cool)
kunal #5282
IC Boyz: Remember when we stopped at that Whataburger in Texas, and that guy ran up to us in the parking lot and asked us if we were the Blood Brothers? Good Times™...
Miyazaki (science)
kunal #5277
A new Miyazaki!! Yah! I am watching 'My Neighbor Totoro' at home (I have to finish it). It is one of the last of his films that I have yet to see surprisingly enough, since it is one of his most famous!
daniel (money)
peter #5273
what is your email address? I have a bunch of templates I can send you here at work. I have some more I will send you tonite. Shoot me an email at petecuba @ gmail dot com and let me know. Give me a call tonite and remind me to send you the book from eric's class as well.
Apartment Therapy Visits Spin Pizza.... (design)
kunal #5272
in Lee's Summit, Missouri?! Never been there, but it looks cool.
HA! (4real)
kunal #5264
Whoops! Google Chrome isn't even available for Mac yet. Trickery. I just assumed. Right now only for Windows, later for Mac. Teeheh.
MySpace Only Cares About Ads (super shady)
kunal #5261
Obscene. MySpace.com is an abomination of the lowest depths of hell. There are so many things on the internet and in advertising that I hate. I should start a website.
Raccoon Wreaks Havoc on Kitchen (video)
kunal #5260
My favorite part is when the guy tells the raccoon that he hates him.
Science looks cool big (photography)
kunal #5250
The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to launch next month (October 8th), carrying new instruments, batteries and gyroscopes to the Hubble Space Telescope. This will be the final servicing mission to Hubble, the 30th flight of the 23-year old Atlantis, and one of the final 10 flights of the Space Shuttle program, which will be retired in 2010.
Iconwerk (design)
kunal #5249
Stefan Dziallas has added some more slick icons to his website. He's so good!
google chrome (news)
kunal #5247
On Tuesday, google's rumored project becomes real. A terrible name, but sure to be an interesting take on the next generation of Internet browsers. From what I have read, it sounds similar to the concept of the original browsers, netscape and aol. I am interested to download it tomorrow and give it a spin.
Update\ (money)
peter #5243
Do LOVE the mag wheels though, I keep thinking about that, but then realize that it is not worth $200 for new wheelZ until I have to.
No, sir (money)
peter #5242
My hub is all one speed all the way. I thought seriously about the fixed gear, but did not see the benefit, as I don't need to brake my ass off in traffic. Go with the flow.
daytum (money)
peter #5238
keep track of all your data. kunal was going to do this for himself, but now, this website does it.
My bike (money)
peter #5224
I got this one. I really like the handlebar setup a lot. I do wish there was a back brake in the middle as well though, and I keep thinking about running one. I also like that it is a single speed and not a fixed gear. Fixed gear is way too intense for me and I don't really understand it. I wish it was a three speed, but the place that I was at didn't have a three speed, and I had to buy a bike because I had to get home somehow.
I think I am going to put some yellow hilights on it sometime in the near future.
Mythbusters 1100 barrel Paintball gun (science)
kunal #5222
And they paint the Mona Lisa with it in one fell swoop. One of the COOLEST effects I've seen. Check out the slo-mo at the end. Awesome.
really cool wireless speakers (money)
peter #5220
plug in a usb stick, and add as many of the speakers as you want, wherever you want.
Next step: same idea for a home theater set up. In this case, each speaker knows where it is in the arrangement, and how many other speakers are present, telling it exactly how much of what sounds to play.
People should pay me for these ideas.
dazed and confused mag / polaroids (money)
peter #5219
daniel/doug- you should submit something here. i don't know much about the magazine, but it seems like a cool thing.
Large Hadron Collider nearly ready (science)
kunal #5177
via The Big Picture. Beautiful pictures of the Hadron Collider, which is currently cooling down for its debut (possibly final?) performance later in October. I await this day with bated breath.
FLORENCE (design)
kunal #5175
A lady (presumably) illustrator, who loves animating objects on her website, quite amusingly over her print material as well. This is a girl who says: THERE ARE NO RULES. I believe that is what she may say, but I can't be sure. Check out her counterpart Johann's photography as well.
Alessandro Alvvino (illustration)
kunal #5174
An illustrator who was separated from birth from Peter. After all these years of separation though, they still share an affinity for rigorous line work and avian illustrations.
Test Card TV Cosy (buy this)
kunal #5173
Tee-hehe! Nostalgia-abound. People are always coming up with fun little ideas.
The Life of Y (4real)
kunal #5171
If you could say one sentence knowing the whole world is listening, what would you say?
Dr. Dre's 20-Year-Old Son Found Dead (news)
kunal #5170
The son of hip-hop producer Dr. Dre died over the weekend, the music star's rep confirmed to PEOPLE.
How To… (4real)
kunal #5151
Ha, just remember this. Wish the HTML gallery was still up. I guess that is in my hands.
Doug y Trevor (music)
kunal #5149
Doug, Frank, I agree about the new Bloc Party. Underwhelmed. There are a few standout tracks, but not much else. Doug, I would suggest: Greg Gaffin, Joan as Policewoman, Lovely Feathers, and the newest Flogging Molly album "Float". Rock! Trevor, LP3 is good, but Doug's comments are pretty spot on. But those albums have always been good background music for me anyway.
YouTube Comment Snob (science)
kunal #5148
YouTube Comment Snob is a Firefox extension that filters out undesirable comments from YouTube comment threads.
Reminds me (money)
peter #5141
Of danny's stuff. But instead of stuff from the ground, it is stuff on the ground. Really cool. I want Danny to walk around with chalk and a camera and make it happen.
The Poster List (super shady)
kunal #5129
Doug, I agree. I will post this under Super-Shady. So generic. Why are so many people making posters as art? Now, as a culture, we have too many posters that say nothing, and do nothing for us. 'Loose Lips Sink Ships'—now there's a message worth putting on a poster.
Actually, the going rate is... (money)
peter #5127
$657. The site just has a for sale page up. We should try to bargain with him, or, better yet, trade. Do you think that trading umbrellaclub.net for umbrellaclub.com would be a good trade? I think so.
Umbrellaclub.com (news)
kunal #5126
Hi guys. A few of you have contacted me regarding some emails someone is sending you regarding umbrellaclub.com. I am ignoring them, we don't need that. Also, this guy would probably charge upwards of $200 for the domain, which is information-highway ROBBERY. Fah-geta-bout-it. Thanks!
Toast: Tech's Forgotten Brands (science)
kunal #5124
25 tech brands which have gone the way of the Dodo... at least in our minds. Muy interesante.
Great illustrations (money)
peter #5120
On this guys blog and site. The site is all rollover, but worth checking out.
Doug- very sory about the volvo. I remember when you told me you were in the 300,000 mile club and how proud you were.
that interview (money)
peter #5110
is really good. reading Keyes' responses makes me miss art history, and realize how much i love artists that are so totally grounded and understanding about the work they do. It is easy as an artist or a designer to forget why you are doing something and to just do it. The link is a magazine he mentions which seems cool as well. I have been looking for a good art magazine.
Josh Keyes interview on Josh Spear. Or: Josh Keyes on Josh Spears. Or: SPEAR KEYES (money)
peter #5108
Should be a good read. Always like Spear's interviews, and have not read one with Keyes yet. I don't know why I even care about artist interviews. There is no reason to. But I do. Deal.
I don't mind (art)
peter #5099
Everything he does. There are some interesting monotypes, etc. I don't mind the print of the photo of type either. What I do mind is this bronzed stuff et al where he has cut the type. For some reason it seems more wasteful than even a table.
Get Free Airport Wi-Fi with a Simple URL Hack (mad props)
kunal #5096
Useful tip for the jet setters in the bunch. Nice!
Next Winter (money)
peter #5095
Danny should do some sort of family of animals on a couch. Maybe even watching TV.
The Diver’s View (photography)
kunal #5094
Thomas Finchum, an American diver competing in Beijing, describes the view from the 10-meter platform at the Water Cube.
Clarification of the term 'Orient' (news)
kunal #5093
In the United States Oriental refers to objects and material good such as rugs and teapots. However, the term Oriental does not carry any such connotations in the United Kingdom, where the word Asian commonly refers to people of Indian/Bangladeshi/Pakistani/Sri Lankan descent. (These people are called South Asians in the United States.)
Goliath Grouper 2 - Hidden Name (super shady)
kunal #5092
I just noticed what the name of this species USED to be. Unbelievable.
Goliath Grouper (mad props)
kunal #5091
More info on DJGs giant fish find. Thanks for the pic, DJG. You are a man of your word.
Grizzly Bear vs. Cougar Mother (video)
kunal #5090
Protecting her young. I could watch animal battles all day. All. Day.
congrats sherri! (money)
peter #5087
totally forgot about this. an oldy, but a goody. trevor, where are you? i miss listening to your heartbeat as while we hold eachother and fall asleep.
while we are on letterpress... (money)
peter #5086
Another table with wood type. This one fakes it though. I don't know if that is cooler, because it isn't using the type in an essentially useless way, or less cool because it is not real type. Maybe both. Either way, it is expensive.
Interesting quote--Never really thought about it this way (art)
peter #5081
“ The thing I hate the most about advertising is that it attracts all the bright, creative and ambitious young people, leaving us mainly with the slow and self-obsessed to become our artists.. Modern art is a disaster area. Never in the field of human history has so much been used by so many to say so little. " -Banksy
Laura Cantrell (music)
kunal #5075
Possessing a bright clear voice that combines the vulnerability of a young girl with the intelligence and resilience of a grown woman, Laura Cantrell burst onto the international music scene in 2000 with a debut album that showcased her affecting vocals, literate songwriting, and superb taste in musicians and fellow songwriters.
Pale Male (photography)
kunal #5074
Lincoln Karim, a Trinidadian photographer and avian enthusiast living in New York, takes pictures of raptors in the park. This is his website/blog. He's sorta obsessed. Very nice.
redbull flightlab (money)
peter #5073
pretty fun. wish i was not at work so i could play with it for more than 2 minutes. my plane did not fly well at all.
Flugtag is coming to Chicago!!! (the future)
kunal #5072
Chicago boyeez. We are going. It's at the North Avenue Beach. The waters of Ocean Michigan will be freezing. Also, Pete, you should have saved your old, gold bike. You could have entered it into the competition.
Gumshoe Hackers (super shady)
kunal #5070
Baidu cache offers more evidence of underage Chinese gymnasts. Unfortunately for China, there's a growing body of evidence pointing in the opposite direction, including online evidence a gumshoe hacker discovered lurking in the cache of Baidu, China's equivalent of Google.
animation, the uncanny valley, et al (the future)
peter #5062
image metrics is getting real close to having actually realistic animation. this is amazing, but, still not perfect... and that makes it creepy as shit. impressive, but creepy. watch her mouth change size and her teeth be insane.
Baboon Takesover Car (video)
kunal #5057
The guy's accent is so hilarious. "Oooh the sweets! He's taking the sweets!"
Baboon Eating a Flamingo (video)
kunal #5056
Apparently a rare occasion in nature: This is Grade A Badass. Check out near the end of the video where the baboon chokeslams the flamingo and bites its head. Then it looks like he is eating cotton candy.
UAE... more like UA(craze)E (money)
peter #5054
Shots of the largest skyscraper in the world as it nears completion. These shots don't even look real. They look... fake. She looks smart.
Financial Web App Mint gets updated (news)
kunal #5052
And uses minty colors a la Orbit gum. I liked using this program more when they had the primary green. It made me feel like there was more money involved. Now it looks like someone decorated baby's room.
Design Thinking Out Loud: Beyond Design (video)
kunal #5049
Dated video (actually only maybe a year old) about VSA. The music is so cheesy. Actually, the video is cheesy, but its funny. Its where we work. Chris and I work on those stairs.
Muxtape, Pandora, the RIAA (ntih)
peter #5038
Now that I have a real job I am making good on my promise to start paying for music. I would say that I pay for about 85% of the music I consume now. Granted, it should be 100%, but it is not. The RIAA is raising fees on Pandora harder and harder and now is after Muxtape. Granted, I have never used Muxtape, but it is a great way for people to find new music and get excited about it.
That issue also... (mad props)
peter #5037
Had cat dragon (of the royals), snakes on a plane, and the anne frank/lisa frank/hellen keller fight. Maybe the best combination of pages ever put together. Not in NGTH, I mean ever.
NGTH was ahead of the research curve (money)
peter #5028
Apparently the theoretical ability to travel in "warp drive" is news. Chrisman did a spread that described this exactly over a year ago, and it had more endearing diagrams. Look out, science, NGTH is on your tail--and it has warp drive.
"Enhancing" videos with photographs (video)
kunal #5026
Enjoy how our soft-spoken narrator goes from 0-60 around 2 minutes in. What is he talking about?
Ah, City Life (image)
kunal #5015
Daniel, your house sounds massive and magnificent, from how you describe it. I hope that it is a koi pond that you have. If it isn't, then you are not as classy as Springfield's Japanese gardens. Sometimes I do feel a tinge of sadness that I left the quiet backroads of Springfield to take the hustle-and-bustle of the city head-on. But then I see a toothless man-woman peeing her/himself on the train, and I think, ahhh, the city. It's not the same if its not on a train.
Muxtape Native App for iPhone (kinda cool)
kunal #5009
I was thinking about how awesome it would be if I could use Muxtape's website on my iPhone. Of course, I can't. Why? Some architectural changes on their backend, supposedly. Or perhaps their frontend. Regardless, they promise a native app for the iPhone, which I hope to see soon. Here's crossing my fingers...
This is the new hot thing in chicago (music)
kunal #5000
Shell games! Take that NYC. This isn't actually true, but I will make it so. Frank, I call sending you all my Spoon albums starting with Gagagagagagaga!
Obama's Hillbilly Half-Brother Threatening To Derail Campaign (news)
kunal #4998
From the Onion. I don't know, something about this made me chuckle a little.
More Animation (this is a great debate though, seriously) (4real)
kunal #4996
I'm glad we're finally using Umbrella Club properly! Obviously we will be drawn to the styles we find most aesthetically pleasing. And I am not championing modern animation over traditional, because I am huge fan of the Master Hayao Miyazaki, who is simply that, a Master. He is the definition of the bridge between traditional animation (films until Princess Mononoke were created without computer animation) and modern animation. I'm talking about animation as an art form, and Miyazaki is an artist for which I have a great respect for his enormous talent. He is also a great filmmaker who tackles very sophisticated subjects of war, environmentalism, and good and evil. The visual aesethic may not be to your taste, but surely you can see my point is that traditional style (UPA even) animation lacks a sophistication beyond that of its nostalgic, playful visual layer. I find it hard to believe that a UPA style animation can evoke/tackle the complex range of human emotions that are necessary for important films. Before I say this, I do realize that Gerald McBoingBoing is a short clip, not a movie, so its hard to compare it to these, but I'll get into the visual style. Aside from my enjoyment of its visual appeal (yes, nostalgic, although not really because I wasn't born or growing up in the middle of the century), Gerald McBoingBoing is a very simple visual treatment of a story that could just as easily (and beautifully) be told as a static comic. Why was it animated? The narrator and sound effects, the simple rhythm of Dr. Seuss' writing are what really enhance it for me. I think its short-sighted to see modern animation as "too perfect" and leave it at that. Modern animation is not a betrayal of the history of animation, but, as I said before, an evolution of it. It's nice to be nostalgic, but there is a reason that they don't make cartoons like they used to. Because they contribute to the art form on a very low level. Of course modern animation owes a lot to traditional animation, but again, its not one side or the other. It's progression. I agree with Pete's comments, our MSU animation dept was not that good. Here is a clip from Nick Pitera from Ringling. It's beautiful.
Office Confessions (money)
peter #4995
Sorry, nothing to do with 'The Office.' Did I see this here? Anyway, funny place where people vent in just a couple sentences about what they hate about their job. I guess I will only need one word: Kunal.
hyper-real (money)
peter #4994
completely agree about smsu animation. but a lot of that, i have realized, is because our animation department wasn't that good. check out some of the work from Ringling (for example) and you will see it is on an entirely different level.
I do have to disagree about the depth of field. That is something that has never been popular with animation. As an artistic medium, I do like older animation aesthetically as well. However as a story telling medium, you cannot beat contemporary animation. the subtleties that they can capture now through characterization is what allows them to tell a story like Wall•E with minimal dialogue. But the lack of depth of field is, methinks, because they are not concerned with mimicking reality, but placing everything in a hyper-real and stylized place. It has to do with the whole thing about robots being creepy when they are too human looking but not perfect. Animation cannot mimic reality yet, so it is just weird and creepy when it tries.
Please Help My Friend Steve Win $10,000 (video)
kunal #4988
My friend Steve, is a finalist in a national scholarship for Law Students. Vote for his movie, once per day per e-mail if you wish. Or just watch the short and the outtakes!
cake with giants (money)
peter #4986
this girl runs the tummy-ache blog. her work mainly consists of her putting stuff on the ground or wall and taking a picture of it. I LOVE THE SHIT OUT OF IT. So temporary and poignant and badass. She has a photo of just some colored triangles on grass that might be my favorite piece of the year.
Hand Job / Over and Over (money)
peter #4985
Hand Job is really good, but, it you will excuse the pun, a bit masturbatory. It is really just a book of pretty pictures. When the subtitle was "a catalogue of hand drawn type" I was expecting it to be a bit more comprehensive. Really it is just a spread or two on each person with a really short bio and a selection of work. Even though I love the book, it should have been subtitled "Pictures!"
I have a book on mexican hand drawn blackletter that actually serves to catalogue mexican blackletter, pointing out differences, etc. Also, Hand Job's body copy is set in a handwriting font. Color me really annoyed about that. Kind of defeats the purpose, and makes people hate hand type. Fucking use real type for body copy, Mike Perry, I know you can, I have seen you do it before.
I expect Over and Over will function the same way, and I will love it as well. Although it would be awesome if it was actually somewhat informative on how the patterns were made and why and application. Alas.
Chicago Air & Water Show (mad props)
kunal #4983
Anyone interested in going?!? I want to see some fighter jets!
Hand Job: A Catalog of Type (buy this)
kunal #4982
I am sure everyone knows about this, but I am providing a link for those interested in Mike Perry's work, just in case you didn't know there is a book available!
Doug, I Have To Ask... (4real)
kunal #4980
At the risk of sounding defensive, I present this argument, for your consideration: Why do you dislike animation? Obviously you enjoyed the reel that Frank posted. Animation is simply a tool to tell a story. And if it's a debate of traditional animation vs. modern animation, modern animation has evolved to address aspects of visual storytelling that traditional animation cannot reach. Pixar has managed to create incredibly sophisticated (and beautiful) animations without compromising the basic idea of great storytelling. I put it to you: how else could the Octopi story be told with the same emotional impact? Simply dismissing an entire media/medium, for whatever reason, is missing the point of having tools in your toolbox. I apologize if I am over-estimating your dislike of animation.
Apology? (news)
kunal #4979
Look guys, when it comes to Umbrella Club content, we are here to share OUR interests with EVERYONE else. Sometimes, goofy things like sharing rap videos or whatnot, are often targeted at an individual. But the knowledge and pursuit of design and art are universal interests on this site.
Sigh (image)
kunal #4975
Frank, you are on. I've been meaning to pick up a processing book or, at least get to downloading it. I also wanted to develop some iPhone apps, but the SDK only runs on Intel :(! Boo hoo. Anyway, this picture is just a little tribute to how I wish I could have gone into animation sometimes. At least you have a reel to show at the end of your school. That octopus one was BEAUTIFUL. Had all the charm of a Pixar short, but, then again, Pixar did step it up a notch (several) with the Magician and his bunny. Even Pixar's entrance looks like a beautifully rendered animation. Sigh....
Let's Chop Cats! (money)
peter #4964
Well, we'll chop a couple cats just so they know that its real...
Bruce Mau Web (design)
kunal #4956
Just in case: for those who haven't run through the images on Bruce's site, I say do it now. Especially the younger folk! Great use of opaque drop down menus. This is an inspired guy. Bruce Mau!
I'd Like to, Once Again, Point Out... (super shady)
kunal #4954
HOW F*(#%ING AWFUL THE FOXNEWS website is; both in CONTENT and DESIGN. The website is reminiscent of that fear-mongering, sensationalized tabloid, The Drudge Report. This is a classic example of how little FoxNews cares about the content: look at the headlines they choose to bold and highlight, look at the copious use of drop shadows and Red, white and blue. Everything about FoxNews exudes poor taste and in-your-face nauseating 'patriotism.' Blah!
Son of Hamas Leader Turns Back on Islam and Embraces Christianity (news)
kunal #4953
Foxnews usually leaves out a lot of exclamation marks. Here is how I see the second paragraph: "Now, at 30 years old, he attends an evangelical Christian church, Barabbas Road in San Diego, Calif! He renounced his Muslim faith!, left his family behind in Ramallah and is seeking asylum in the United States!!!"
Letter-press (kinda cool)
kunal #4952
Chris, excellent post! Thank you for sharing! Although, I must say that I cannot imagine the toll it took on the roller. Goodness! Doug, look away! These images may be disturbing for your eyes! :) LOL!
AOL Weather Beta (design)
kunal #4948
Area 17 has redone the frontend of the new AOL Weather site. A huge improvement over the old one (which I've only just seen now). It's clean and simple. Nice.
Dell Latitude with Obama Attitude (ntih)
kunal #4946
This photo definitely threw me off initially. The Obama 'Gotham' look is all to familiar. Wonder if it's a nod. I also just wanted everyone to know that today, I was thinking to myself, and I realized that I am really, really good at programming. Like, seriously good. Scary.
Drunken Lullabies (video)
kunal #4944
Listening to Flogging Molly always makes me want to simultaneously watch Lord of the Rings.
zach galifinakicsiasdi always makes me pee (money)
peter #4937
in my pants, because he is so so funny. i don't even know what to say about it. i couldw atch him yell at kids all day long.
Olympics - Intel only? (super shady)
peter #4935
So apparently you can only watch the olympics online with intel machines. so... i guess i cannot watch the olympics online.
Don't Fall Off! (4real)
kunal #4933
An amusing sign in France, warning the cyclist of hilly roads ahead.
Singapore Design Festival (design)
kunal #4932
2x4 contribution "Our Trash is Your Treasure" was included in an exhibition curated by Jackson Tan of Black Design at "Utterubbish: A Collection of UseLess Ideas", at the Singapore Design Festival 2007 from November 28 through December 16th. The project consisted of 26 original posters designed by individual members of the studio, printed in multiple, bound into pads and installed en masse in the gallery. Visitors were invited to rip off copies to take with them.
Volkswagen Shift (design)
kunal #4931
Excellent Volkswagen ads for the new electronic gearbox. Spot-on!
Surviving The New Depression (video)
kunal #4928
Videos poking fun at the "hard times" we are currently going through.
Pete, Where Are You (illustration)
kunal #4918
Why have you been sick for 5 days now? I blame it on the pollution in China. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.
St. Elmo's Fire (video)
kunal #4916
I don't know WHY I am posting this, and I am almost certain this is the second time I've done this now. What is wrong with me?
Soul legend Isaac Hayes dies (super shady)
kunal #4914
Noooo. Found unconscious by treadmill. End of an era. Who will be the next to take the voice of 'Chef' on South Park?
MTV's Undressed (video)
kunal #4909
My favorite TV show, ever, is online now for viewing. Why won't they sell the DVD's?
I make beats (buy this)
kunal #4905
Trevor, I downloaded the Beatmaker for the iPhone. It's as awesome as I hoped. I love beats. I can't wait to make some sweet Rucker Park sounds.
What it means to be a designer (video)
kunal #4904
If one song could sum it up, I'd say the message in this classic is pretty clear. I present it now, for your consideration.
Eternal President of the Republic (4real)
kunal #4894
Best title ever. Put THAT on a business card. Also, name a band this.
ADC3D (money)
peter #4892
This is AMAZING.
This book makes me want a coffee table worthy enough to put it on. Maybe I will start the great reconstruction of my table this weekend so that I have a reason to get this book.
Stimulus, Round 2? (news)
kunal #4885
Probably won't happen, but please do. I promise to save it this time!
VSA Summer Outing (ntih)
kunal #4884
We are going here with work for this year's summer outing. It is going to be preceded with two hours of drinking beforehand. This looks like its going to be really intense. I hope I don't freak out like in 'Knocked Up'!
blow up flickr (money)
peter #4882
maybe posted when i was away. however, this is awesome, and will for sure be a viewing option on my website that does not exist yet. On a related note, I think that once a weekend I am going to start staying in and working on things that I want to work on. Namely, drinking. Maybe some website and zine stuff thrown in for good measure though.
Kelly Lynn Jones / Little Paper Planes (money)
peter #4874
DJG-
Kelly Lynn is the fabulous lady behind little paper planes, where once upon a time we sold some NGTH. By that, I mean we sold like three there. She owes us like $4, but I told her to keep it. She is wicked awesome and super nice. You should sell some stuff there if you ever start doing so. I think you should start making little found object dolls.
Tsee-da-doo, pah pah pah, bida-looo (video)
kunal #4866
Trevor, for some reason, the scatting at the beginning of this song always reminds me of you. Wun luv, jah.
Wrock Chicago (ntih)
kunal #4865
Wrock Chicago will feature 30 wizarding bands over three stages, celebrating both the exceptional creativity of the bands themselves and the Harry Potter series that inspired them.
The Boombox Project (photography)
kunal #4861
Photographer Lyle Owerko presents a visual timeline of the era of the boombox.
SSLYBY Modern Mystery Video (video)
peter #4842
So confusing. Um... I am assuming that polyvinyl handled all the stuff on this one as well. There is a weird glossy detachment to both the videos off this album that I am not digging. I am going to make a shadow puppet video.
Bus rider beheaded (news)
peter #4841
I don't understand how things like this happen. I know that no one wants to run in and try to stop someone with a knife, and a lot of times people will simply walk past something, but in a confined space, how is it possible that no one stopped this? Terrible.
Another youtube Oldie but a Goodie (video)
kunal #4838
The Grape Lady - OWWW OWOWwwww oWWWWWW!! OOOH OHOHHH!! STOP!
Early Beatles Tapes Being Auctioned off (buy this)
kunal #4837
Daniel, now is the time to spend all that money you've saved!
Charlie Bit Me (video)
kunal #4836
Sarah showed this to me… oh man, there is nothing funnier than a pair of British babies. So eloquent.
Rivet (kinda cool)
kunal #4834
Recommended by a former colleague. An alternative to Connect360. Just throwin' it out there.
Dr. Horrible (money)
peter #4822
Danny- watched this last night. Everything I hoped it would be. After watching Firefly, and my base knowledge of Buffy, I have decided I like Joss Whedon's more long form stuff like this (even though it is not that long) and Serenity more.
NPH is the man. I knew he could sing, but I had no idea that he could sing as well as he can. The girl could have been hotter.
Umbrella Club 'M' (ntih)
kunal #4821
For those of you with iPhones. I made a QUICK (VERY, VERY, VERY QUICK) stripped down version of tUC for mobile browsing. AGAIN: VERY QUICK. It's just the posts in a list order, the styles are more simple, and only the post column shows up. I haven't formatted it to be a TRUE mobile website, but its a start. Needless to say, it loads very quickly, but with 3G, everything does. Eventually there will be a mobile browser version of this site, but I will probably launch it in conjunction with my re-organization of the site.
DJZ Notes (money)
peter #4806
Totally agree with Danny about the buttons. Just make them more deliberate. Also, it would be nice if the mouse overs were different for each one, instead of the same thing behind each one. I know that the space on the left is on purpose, but it is a little too awkward as is. Mainly because your menu right aligns with ABOUT and content with DESIGN, making it seem like there is a grid where there ain't none. Glad I got top billing on your FRIENDS. I would get rid of the frame borders on your menu and content. Maybe just put a single vertical rule next to the menu when content is present?
I know this is a lot of suggestions. Not a bad first site. You get commended for not using circles to hold thumbnails. People love doing that all the time. One thing that would be easy to do is to go back and make sure none of your links show up as blue underline, a few did. And a few of the other things you won't be able to do easily till you aren't using frames anymore, but that will come really soon as well. Also, ask Frank and Kunal, they know boatloads about the internet. I only know how to find porn and celebrity gossip. It is amazing I even make it to the UC once or twice a day.
Keep It Cartesian (design)
kunal #4776
The task put to the Keep It Cartesian design collective (Thom Fougere, Kaley Lawrence, Ryan Litovitch, Nils Vik) was to design a container out of a sheet of metal. The result was a series of four light switch and electrical faceplate designs that do double duty. They conceal unsightly electrical wires, hold keys and letters, charge electronics and tidy up too much cord. [via MoCo Loco]
Barcelona Chair (buy this)
kunal #4761
Chris, that house you posted made me wet for the Barcelona Chair all over again. You can be sure this will be my first licensed classics.
Rockport, MO goes 100% wind-powered (science)
kunal #4759
Nice. I thought MO was going to be the first to go a different direction, and power an entire city with cow dung, but this is a nice surprise!
What if there were no STOP signs..., (video)
kunal #4754
and a major corporation was charged with inventing one? Find out. [via Ugly Doggy]
Review: X-Files Not Believable (money)
peter #4753
No way CNN! This sci-fi show about covert underfunded government agents searching for aliens and falling in love isn't believable?
Auction 957: Michael J. Fox hoverboard (buy this)
kunal #4752
Yeah, the very one from Back to the Future.
Draplin on why design is fucked (super shady)
peter #4747
Man, he loves to cuss. Also, though, he is right big time.
Nonesuch, Yes (mad props)
kunal #4742
Frank, I agree! It makes Umbrella Club feel clunky! At least in terms of type. But two things bother me: 1) the 'logo' at the top needs to be kerned. And 2) The double vertical rule separating the two columns is nice, but the horizontal rules at the bottom are a bit awkward where the second column drops off. But whatever. It makes me want to clean this site up. I am re-designing it for mobile devices (for the iPhone crowd), so wouldn't hurt to do some house cleaning.
Optical Illusions (image)
kunal #4732
To hurt your eyes. Have you ever tried doing a magic eye on screen? It hurts like the dickens.
Chicago Bus Tracker Update (kinda cool)
kunal #4695
Nice to see they've adopted the Google Maps interface. The bus tracking is much more comprehensive than the original version. Can't wait until they add more routes.
Banksy Unmasked? (super shady)
peter #4690
Did someone post this already? This is the full original article wherein they give all the evidence and such. Should be a solid read. QUESTION: does anyone think it matters whether or not Banksy is 'unmasked'? I am going to say yes. Not that I think it will affect his work, but people will know who he is and such. So when he does something like traveling to the west bank, people will know and be expecting something. Greater pressure as well. Makes me worried that he will be producing even less street art and more gallery art now. Well, less art for commentary and more art for consumption, I should say.
Thanks Opie for the MTS comics (4real)
kunal #4688
The mash-up of clip art, and the disregard for type is sooo very reminiscent of NGTH.
Katy Perry (video)
kunal #4684
Pete turned me on to this: her voice is damn good. Flirty video, and the strength of her voice makes it a really catchy song, and more than a guilty pleasure.
Lady GaGa (music)
kunal #4683
Lady GaGa keeps it hot. Bordering on main-stream pop, this New York artist manages to bring the theatrics and the glamor of house parties and indie-electronica to a more accessible level. Apparently she used to write songs for the Pussycat Dolls.
Rick Ross the Boss (image)
kunal #4675
Pete, this is Rick Ross the Boss. You should have bought those sunglasses at UO. You could be twinz.
Pete's New Watch, Pt. 2 (buy this)
kunal #4674
This Penguin casual watch for men is a classically styled timepiece that features a stainless steel case, corresponding band, and a stylishly detailed white dial with gold, stacked Penguin logo patterning.
Pete's New Watch, Pt. 1 (buy this)
kunal #4673
To tell the time, simply add the number of lights vertically then read horizontally from left to right.
Very appropraite for a hot friday at VSA (video)
kunal #4659
Our power is semi-out, and the AC is off. I am sweating so badly, and this song keeps echoing in my head.
Alan Moore sad about Watchmen (4real)
kunal #4658
Wow, cold-blooded words! (See last trivia bullet point on this page.)
Good Friends (design)
kunal #4656
She likes it dark. I have this cereal box sitting on my desk at work.
Umbrella Club on deviantArt (super shady)
kunal #4655
Oh man. Shoulda thought to set us up with a sweet deviantArt account!!!
Uhhh Also, They Cropped The Poster (super shady)
kunal #4651
Frank you should tell 'em, thanks for nothing 'Manhattanite.' Very bad!
Pete, If You Didn't Notice (super shady)
kunal #4630
Chris' wife is pregnant. That makes the shirt that much more stupid!
Chris-man's wife is a NERD (money)
peter #4629
what should I wear for halloween? How's about this oversized white tee from when I used to be in a gang. Then I will put a pumpkin on it. Math.
Guys, Remember This Guy (mad props)
kunal #4628
Yup! Still nutz. 60 x 1.com. N-joy. Daniel, take your sites to the next level: make them look like this.
Ben Gibbard, Ted Leo and Patton Oswalt (music)
kunal #4606
Sing ABBA's "Take a Chance on Me". Hilarious.
Rogan, I mean This (ntih)
kunal #4603
The last link was incorrect, and lead you to a land of confusion. Check it out. These costumes would rock!!
Andy Dick tribute day (video)
kunal #4601
Here is a video of him being forcibly removed from the set of the Jimmy Kimmel show for touching Ivanka Trump twice w/o impression.
Where is Pete Cuba? (super shady)
kunal #4593
I haven't seen him all day, called him for lunch, no answer... no posts? No phone calls. Pete are you at work?
The Amazing Quarter Bouncing Kid and His Girlfriend (video)
kunal #4589
Oh wow. Nice. I like the last trick. Straight into her glass vagina.
Use AIM to send free SMS tutorial (money)
kunal #4582
Hmm, interesting. I may use this and ditch the text messaging plan I am on. Which would be sweet.
Get Paid to Test Games!!! (super shady)
kunal #4579
Thanks Gmail text ads for hooking me up with this!!! Too good to be true?! You are right. SUPER. SHADY.
Destiny (new work pt. 3) (money)
peter #4577
This one is about manifest destiny and the white man's burden. Originally he was going to be handing off a blanket, but I thought that might be taking it a little far. So I left it to the IMAGINATION
Lumberjack (new work pt. 2) (money)
peter #4576
This guy cuts down all trees all the time. Playing with using different paper as my white ground. Anyone have any ideas what to do with that graph paper? All of mine rhyme with "bumber whack"
Hate (new work pt. 1) (money)
peter #4574
This one is neon thread on black. Frank- this is what I did with that frame you gave me. It says 'Hate You'
Old Men Crying (image)
kunal #4568
Trevor, that image you just posted is from this website. Funny stuff.
Banksy Article (news)
kunal #4556
An article about Banksy's identity (or at least what we know of it). The discussion/comments below the article are funny. Everyone has an opinion.
Firefly (money)
peter #4555
Finally started watching this tv series last nite. It is supposed to be one of the best ever that was cancelled. Anyone else seen it? It is starting to grow on me. First few episodes were kind of slow as far as getting into it. I am most excited to finish the series so then I can watch Serenity, which is also supposed to be good.
Trevor, Didja Know (mad props)
kunal #4544
That Mirko's studio space used to be the very site of the original Push Pin studios, and then eventually one of the first locations for New York Mag? I read an article about 207 E. 32nd St, and they even joked about the four-story walk-up!
Once You Go Black… (4real)
kunal #4543
You know the saying. Trevor, I went with black. I took a look at the white, I just can't do it. Not a fan of the white back with black top, thereby creating an "oreo cookie" effect. Although, your comparison with a stormtrooper does it more justice. I am sure it is tough looking...I do like the look of the white one, but I stand by black. Plus that pearly white may not show many smudges, but my sandy brown skin would rub off.
My first post from my iphone (news)
kunal #4540
w00t w00t!!!!!!! I can't wait to program an iPhone version of tUC
family planning info (ntih)
peter #4534
this has details it looks like it might be possible actually. i didn't read it because i don't care. but it seems like it might be what you need to succeed.
Iphone family = no (super shady)
peter #4533
Trevor- everything i have read says that you MUST have an iphone plan in order to use the iphone. they are specially priced and different than all the other data plans. So i don't think you can use the other data plans.
iPhone Video Conferencing: Rumor Mongering or Fact? (ntih)
kunal #4526
Goodness gracious! Will the madness ever stop??
Queen Bee - For my friend Trevor (NSFW)
kunal #4512
Just like a queen bee, Trevor. Built to mate. Enjoy, my urban friend.
iPhone 3G Day w00t w00t (buy this)
kunal #4508
Apple Store Michigan Avenue has a green roof? Claaaaassy.
Usher And Contradictory Sentences (super shady)
kunal #4507
HARPER: If you could take your finger and touch your 9-month-old son, Usher V, on the head and impart some certain knowledge, what would you want him to know?
USHER: First of all, I'd actually look inside myself and evaluate what I felt like I missed from my own father.
HARPER: What did you miss?
USHER: [WITHOUT TOUCHING HIS HEAD WITH THIS FINGER] Knowing that I was accepted. That I mattered. And hearing that he cared enough to put me before himself.
Giddy Motors (video)
kunal #4500
Me likey a loty. My favorite part of the music video is when Daniel emerges from the pile of hay in the back yard.
Beck - Modern Guilt (image)
kunal #4498
This a picture of Beck that appears in the iTunes store. For the inspiration behind the latest album's title, 'Modern Guilt,' one need not look further than Beck's hair.
app store is up (money)
peter #4494
not "officially" but if you search for the item you can get to it. this link is for the remote i mentioned earlier. apparently the firmware for iphone is up now too, and there is a small (holding option) workaround that gets it done. ipod touch is not up yet, but i cannot wait until it costs me $20. I picked a hell of a day to run out of money.
Chris, I cannot wait until you learn to spell/use words (mad props)
peter #4493
Way to go Jay Ryan your site finally makes since.
Way to go Jay Ryan your site finally makes sense.
itunes iphone iremote (money)
peter #4490
I think that frank said he had this idea, but i don't remember. in any case, it is becoming a reality tomorrow. i am going to control the shit out of my itunes from my bedroom, or maybe, the toilet... probably the toilet. i cannot wait until my whole life is integrated into a nanochip that is inside one of my teeth.
Fiat ecoDrive (the future)
kunal #4488
Never heard of this, but apparently it has been out for a year or so: Fiat's new ecoDrive technology is the world's first in-car USB device that allows drivers to see how much CO2 their driving produces and then shows them how to reduce their emissions.
ClamAV (4real)
kunal #4486
Yes, viruses, trojans, worms, and their ilk are few and far between right now. But with Apple's market share growing much faster than the rest of the market, at some point, the bad guys may realize that there's a large and relatively untapped market. Should that day come, you'll want to be prepared. Free and powerful.
Web Designers of DJGINC.COM (super shady)
kunal #4484
Bold statement #201: "Nobody knows more about web development than Web Development Technology Partners, inc."
Sorry, I have to post this again (super shady)
kunal #4483
It's just too good, but it should have read, "WHILE YOU ARE PROTECTING THE COUNTRY......WHO'S PROTECTING YOUR WIFE'S VAGINA?!"
This American Life T-Shirt Design Contest (design)
kunal #4476
You all know how much I loooove "design contests." In case anyone is interested...
Bembo's Zoo the Book (kinda cool)
kunal #4472
That would be pretty sweet. I will say that Bembo does NOT look good at that size in the flash animation. Also, whoever did those animations should kern kern kern a lot of that stuff. Not the animals, but the names of the animals, and the word 'ZOO'!!!
HP TouchSmart PC (kinda cool)
kunal #4444
Now that this has hit the market, it might a safe bet to say that Apple's touchscreen technology won't be far behind. Nice.
Fred Durst is 100 Years Old (super shady)
kunal #4443
Are you serious? He looks he can barely stand. What has he done to himself?
Basketry (money)
peter #4442
Bad photo of a new stencil I am working up right now. Well, not working up, it is done. I am going to make another print of it though. Maybe some different colors as well. WARHOL!
Most Confusing CNN story ever. (money)
peter #4441
So convoluted. I tried to read this last night and cannot get the relationships put together in my head. A tangled web.
you tube screening room (money)
peter #4433
new thing YT is doing. Has independent films and such. I know Miranda July is on there. I have not checked any of it out yet. So be it.
maps and atlases (money)
peter #4428
video interview with our chicago friends maps and atlases. actually, friend. i only know erin. he is a stand up guy. interestingly enough, he is sitting for like this entire interview. weird. watching them play is intense. i don't know if my heart could handle it.
More Monday Videos 4 da Club (video)
kunal #4427
Trevor, I think you need to lose the Goat and stay as clean as Lindsey Buckingham. Dig that walking bass line.
Calling cards (money)
peter #4426
I have decided that business cards are too formal. I want to do business with like three people, and two of them (Jesus, Phil Spector) are already dead.
So I am going to make these cards, which I know seem to be a/the rage now, that can take the place of my business cards. I think someone once said it best when they said "I am in the people business." The thing is that I am in the making things that serve no purpose business. No longer will I design for consumers, no longer will I design for designers. From now on, Peter Cuba is my only client-- and boy howdy is he handsome.
You is waaaay behind, Uncrate (buy this)
kunal #4425
Thanks Uncrate, but I already purchased this a month ago per New York Mag's suggestion in its Spring Cleaning special. It's awesome.
Skirt Goddess (buy this)
kunal #4424
I love Gmail's ad suggestions. This appeared with the description: "Perfect Marathon Skirt - www.SkirtGoddess.com - Race fast in an atalanta running skirt. Buy-bye chafing!"
Marketing to Me (buy this)
kunal #4422
A couple rules: WHEN SHOPPING FOR HEADPHONES, MULLETS MUST BE PRESENT; they must be combined with rat tails, so long they rival the golden locks of Rapunzel.
E3 Fast Approaching (the future)
kunal #4420
Just a reminder... for all the video game and electronics dorks on the site.
Speaking of Stevie Nicks (the future)
kunal #4418
Why is this not on Guitar Hero? Perhaps in the Future.
Speaking of the Beastie Boys (video)
kunal #4417
For all my Brooklyn cats out there. Cooool maaaan....
Gunnin' For That #1 Spot (film)
kunal #4416
Documentary directed by Adam Yauch (Beastie Boys). The film follows 8 of the top high school basketball players in the US at the time of filming. The plot centers around the first annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic game at the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem. By the way, Adam Yauch is 43 years old. The Beastie Boys!!!
Frank norton, that ain't no orphan (news)
kunal #4401
That rhymes! No such thing as orphans on the web. In my browser, your paragraph is perfectly set. It will change from browser to browser. No worries.
Friday observed (money)
peter #4398
Great song from Noah and the whale, video is also a fun, but not completely successful Wes Anderson rip off. But it is fun fun fun
Mad Dog (video)
kunal #4397
I was watching Fresh Prince of Bel-Air this morning... caught one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy. I love when Mad Dog falls asleep on the couch. "Sweet chocolate ice cream"
Pete, Don't Worry about lunch today (ntih)
kunal #4393
I have a full pizza from last night in the fridge if you want to split it. LMK
Roku Box just got a little sweeter (money)
peter #4392
Announcement of support for more than just Netflix coming soon. Hulu? Youtube? Unbox? Algebra? Brontosaurus Rex? Muffin?
OMG (money)
peter #4391
Best image I have seen today. Also, I have seen at least seven today so far.
Danny's Hunting (money)
peter #4375
My inspiration was a combination of the brain image (which I could not bring myself to show to my vegetarian coworker who sits next to me) and the photo above my drafting table in this link.
My old roomate left it when he moved out. That girl IS wearing hunting garb with a cape over it, a tiara, and holding a rifle. Bell of the ball.
Just for smiles, today (video)
kunal #4371
We've all seen this, but it's fun to bring up random stuff from the past.
Hunting: A Novella (money)
peter #4365
I decided to make a zine last nite. Problems: no ideas and no ink in my printer. Answer: remembered pictures of Danny hunting and a knife and sponge roller.
There are individual pics inside. I only made 6 copies this run, but intend to make some more this weekend.
Small prints on my wall (money)
peter #4364
As I promised frank, I have posted the pic of his arts on my walls. A tidy little grid. He has promised to send enough that I can fill the entire wall; he had better.
Florent - BTW Not a Double Post (news)
kunal #4359
BTW Doug, Just responding to your post. thanks for sharing dawg.
Good Bye Florent (mad props)
kunal #4358
F ORENT! Hahahah. I am glad I had the pleasure of stopping in there just once to eat breakfast.
AT&T Unveils iPhone 3G Pricing Plan (4real)
kunal #4355
Yay, I will get one. I love gadgets. Too bad I don't like AT&T at all. Wah-wah-waaah.
Is the Loch Ness Monster real? (super shady)
kunal #4350
Read some of these hilarious answers; this is one of my favorites: "...some ideas just don't hold up. Nessie is one of them.
Conversely, for years I didn't believe in ghosts; there was no way anyone could convince me they existed, until my parents died and paid me a visit!"
How (NOT) to Ship a Package (super shady)
kunal #4344
Do my eyes deceive me, or is the USPS really this daft? My book left June 27th, from Forest Park, IL to be delivered to me in Chicago IL. BUT, somehow the book went to Jacksonville FLORIDA, and is now on its way back to me (I think).
Marble Makes For a Classy Apple Desktop (super shady)
kunal #4342
I beg to differ. It has the exact opposite effect as the title so boldly suggests.
DJG website alive (money)
peter #4341
You make me want to finally finish my painting site. It is almost always almost done.
the irony is that i actually tried to go on your website this morning before it was live, and the links were not working, and now they are! You were probably uploading it as I was trying to show someone something on it. Something being the sailboat print that I bought from you. It is handsomely framed and lives on a shelf in my living room.
Spore (money)
peter #4337
I just read an article about this game at lunch and it re-reminded me how excited i am for it. this will be the first computer game in a long time that I buy. In related news, I will be playing this game all day every weekend whence it is available.
How did he get away with this? (super shady)
peter #4319
I would think that the fire would have been a tip off to stop him, and if not that, maybe the first, second, third, or fourth stabbing.
MillerCoors - OUCH (super shady)
kunal #4318
Doug, thanks for sharing. I too must voice my dismay over this faceless wordmark. There seems to be a correlation between rising gas prices, the sliding economy, and generic logos. Sad.
LARPers (super shady)
kunal #4314
DJG, the nun-chuckers at the park. Were they LARPers?! I think they were.
Someone Defend This (design)
kunal #4313
I refuse to accept that the MOROSO Lowland Sofa by Patricia Urquiola couch is valued anywhere near HALF of the listed price. This has been angering me ever since the beginning of my couch hunt; the obscene price-gouging of modern furniture stores with the licensed classics. I will also say, I visited the DWR store the other day, and actually sat on some couches, and chairs priced around $5,000, and they were highly unsatisfactory. I am, however, a fan of a lot of the tables and desks that these stores have. Still, perhaps I am more a proponent of function and utility than toting needlessly priced designer goods. That being said, I am considering getting a Louis Vuitton wallet.
Rock-a-fire Explosion Central Plays MGMT (video)
kunal #4308
This video makes so much sense with this song. Apparently this one was done before the Usher one, I didn't realize he had a running list!
DOUG, YOU DON'T KNOW who TinTin Is?! (architecture)
kunal #4307
I thought you would with all your European knowledge. I am just catching up here on tUC. Doug, Tintin is awesome. Also, check out Asterix. I learned the history of Gaul from Asterix, I also learned a certain humor that exists only in Europe, like the origin of tea in Britannia. I have many books from my childhood of both. Some are almost falling apart. Also, the new Walmart logo is awesome. And by that I mean, it sucks. Welcome to Genericmart. So in that sense, yes, it works. Not. Today is opposite day. Let's see, what else. DJG, I am happy you get to see the Boss. Congrats, you deserve the ride of your life. Norton, that hobo symbology site is great, I need to find a link to a more comprehensive one that I used a while back for research in Roman's class. It was crazy.
War, Inc. (money)
peter #4286
I was reading the IMDB for this movie and the plot keywords said "SPOILER ALERT," so naturally, I clicked.
The linked page is what I got. I challenge everyone to discover the plot based on these words.
That office freakout video (money)
peter #4285
Was actually a viral vid for the movie Wanted. Color me disappointed, but fooled.
Fun for Friday (FFF) (image)
kunal #4277
“If someone had told me I would be Pope one day, I would have studied harder.”
Adventures in Stock Photography (photography)
kunal #4276
via Jackson. Hilarious. What the title is. The way I are.
WHO THE #&*$ IS THAT!? (video)
kunal #4268
That's what the hoes say when I hit the club! ITS FRIDAY!
USC Lab Creates 3-D Holographic Displays (the future)
kunal #4259
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful holographic renderings. Relatively simple idea, unbelievable results. The Future!
Finally, my long awaited gift to me will arrive (photography)
kunal #4258
Pieter Hugo's "Hyena and the Other Men" book!!
Allow This to Sufficiently Blow Your Mind (ntih)
kunal #4249
This is an illustration/diagram of the size ratio of the largest known (estimated) star in the universe, VY Canis Majoris, to the (our) Sun. The old diagram used to actually show the Sun as a visible item in the illustration, occupying exactly 1 pixel. It wasn't precisely to scale though, b/c in that comparison, 1 pixel was AS SMALL as the sun could physically get on the screen in order to maintain some sort of accuracy in the ratio.
Umbrella Club Anagrams (kinda cool)
kunal #4244
FUN! I should feed these into an array and have the title at the top appear as one of these randomly every time the page loads!!!
Beautiful Klein-Dytham project (architecture)
kunal #4243
Reminds me a little of the Kaaba Shrine at Mecca.
DJG, Gigposters is full of Cocks (super shady)
kunal #4239
Before Ffffound came around, it was the most recent version of our generation's Deviant Art. Maybe they didn't like your poster, big deal, at least you didn't design this one...
The Beginning of the End (ntih)
kunal #4238
Today, the market closed with its worst day since Sept. 2006. The Dow dropped 358.41 points, which in layman's terms means, everyone got fucked so hard today that they cried tears of blood. Oil is now what, $140 a barrel, and estimates put it at $170 by the end of the summer. Hold on to your hats!
Best Fail I have seen yet (money)
peter #4227
Via Fail Blog. This reminds me that I still need to see "There Will Be Blood." Is it a scary vampire movie? If so, I probably shouldn't watch it alone.
McCain: Does Not Compute (video)
kunal #4225
"John McCain is aware of the internet." A hilarious CNN video about McCain and Bush's computer illiteracy.
THE IMAX EXPERIENCE (the future)
kunal #4224
Chicago boyz: we should see the Batman Begins movie at the Navy Pier IMAX theater!!!!
GET PUMPED FOR DARK KNIGHT (video)
kunal #4222
THAT ARTICLE GOT ME TOTALLY PUMPED. WATCH THE TRAILER AGAIN. I MIGHT PEE MY PANTS WHEN I SEE THIS MOVIE.
dark knight article (money)
peter #4218
bookmarking for myself for later. Wired article that everyone should read to get super pumped on the movie. hard.
Children Under Stress (money)
peter #4212
I don't get as wet for penguin books as a lot of people, I usually just get kind of moist, but this one has me soaking. Perfect perfect perfect. Why is that "u" lowercase? because it is awesome.
I know eames loungers come up every couple weeks (money)
peter #4202
But I am much more inclined to be in total love with this. It would make me want to get my studio in awesome order so much more than I want to right now with old stacked bookshelves.
Duane! Welcome to tUC! You have been on my list of people I should be corresponding with but am not for a long time, and now we can be correspond through a medium I call "link sharing," or, "the internets"
Top 10 Common Errors Made In Cooking (kinda cool)
kunal #4196
Pretty interesting list! A lot of easy points to follow. This guy doesn't eff around: he recommends a lot of throwing away of stuff, like your cheap salt, your cheap 'non-stick' pots and pans, and your cheap wine! "There is no such thing as special wine for cooking - it is cheap and nasty wine with a dishonest label on it!"
NoFlickr Flickr Set (photography)
kunal #4193
A gorgeous young lady with some strangely compelling photographs. From her descriptions, she seems to love life; a sentiment that can also be discerned from her photos' subject matter.
Totally Sweet DigitalMechanical Clock (mad props)
kunal #4192
Mad props on this beautiful design. Ensure that you view the video to see it in action.
Envelope Security Pattern Flickr Set (design)
kunal #4191
I am designing some right now, and a quick google search for some examples lead me to this beautiful collection.
Mr. Methane (super shady)
kunal #4189
Here you go: Paul Oldfield, born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West England, is better known by his stage name Mr. Methane. He is a British flatulist or "professional farter" who started performing in 1991.
TOM WAITS (video)
kunal #4188
Pete and I were talking about people with crazy voices, Tom Waits came up. If I could get away with acting and talking like him, I would. Also, this video of him talking is hilarious.
Also, Again, DJG (mad props)
kunal #4157
I wish I had this poster, so bad... so bad... Damn you for this Flickr stream.
Also, DJG (mad props)
kunal #4156
I am happy that you sent that little man dragging the deer cutout to the Loft many years ago... because I nabbed it and now I have it framed in my apartment.
Wow DJG! (mad props)
kunal #4154
Was that message from the Thermals? Or the other band that I have never heard of? If it was the Thermals, you should have e-mailed them back and said: "I respect your opinion. You should take your own advice and re-record Fuckin' A. The drums sound like they were recorded under water in a tin can. Love, DJG"
Custom Laser-Engraved Wooden Memorial Urn (buy this)
kunal #4150
I am getting this for you Pete, but I am going to laser-engrave Trevor's mug on it, capturing the moment when he first told us of his fear and respect of Monster World.
Wish I Could Get a Poster of This (illustration)
kunal #4147
It's cuuuute. This is by Stéphane Tartelin, an illustrator from Paris, France.
Rainbow Books (ntih)
kunal #4140
Ah yes, Duane, that reminds me of the "Happy Birthday Penguin" boxset that came out a few years (?) ago to celebrate Penguin's 70th birthday. Also, if you like that stuff, you should see my closet. It used to be arranged by color (and still is), but now 75% of my shirts are gray.
Snow Leopard will be on a diet (money)
peter #4138
Even though I am not running an intel machine yet, I am really excited for Snow Leopard. Everything being set up for just one kind of machine will speed things up and trim things down in an awesome way. I think we will finally get a chance to see what the OS can and should do.
Dunkin Donuts Commercials (video)
kunal #4137
Have been making me chuckle lately... I believe they were using John Goodman as the voice-over at the end, which was a good move on their part.
The world's largest mall is the world's largest flop (news)
kunal #4134
"The seven-million square foot South China Mall is a flop of historical significance. Imagine combining New Coke, The Ford Edsel and O-Town's second album in a blender, and then building a mall out of it. The mall opened in 2005 with space for 1,500 stores and is currently home to around 12. That's a vacancy rate of 99.2%."
Even Creepier (money)
peter #4126
A following video on youtube from that McDonalds one. It makes me feel weird... kind of like I need a hug, but don't want one, or like the inside of my stomach itches.
Phoebe Snetsinger (mad props)
kunal #4124
People who you probably didn't know existed. Daughter of Leo Burnett; Phoebe was one of the world's most famous birdwatchers during her lifetime.
Doctors, Lawyers, Babies... (super shady)
kunal #4119
Yes, but can I search by Baby Doctors and Baby Stockbrokers? This search is for babies.
That border! (money)
peter #4111
To date, the waxing and waning of the moon border is my favorite ever in NGTH. By to date, I guess I mean ever, since there is no more issues at hand. Also, I have made mistakes will be true soon. Everyone will contribute.
Timeless To-Go Box (super shady)
kunal #4109
Read this cheese: "Timeless Fortunes with a to-go box that will "wow" your clients." Corporate drudgery.
Rogan and Alli's next halloween costume (money)
peter #4105
Rogan, you guys must do this. I am guessing that you will have to start working on it real soon, but I am ready to see it.
AT&T Pogo Browser (ntih)
kunal #4103
Ars technica review of the beta/private release of their 'Pogo' browser. Flashy stuff, but apparently not enough guff, chet. Interesting take on browsing history and bookmarks, a la Cover Flow and Vista browsing. Seems pretty hardware intensive... also interesting that they are trying to break into the browser market at all...
Doug, (mad props)
kunal #4102
Duane is one-half the duo that is BBDK. We met him a little over a year ago at the DSVC, where he spoke, and so compelled the NGTH boys to talk to him afterwards. We have kept in touch since via e-mail, and so on and so forth. If Spanish was appropriate to use here, it would be, "muy excelente"
Duane King (news)
kunal #4098
Is now part of tUC. Please welcome him. He will be sharing his brilliant mind with us. Welcome. P.S. This isn't his
Possibly the Most Depressing Sentence Ever Uttered (mad props)
kunal #4094
Thanks for hooking us up with this site Rogan, this quote is HILARIOUS.
If You want to feel even more stupid... (mad props)
kunal #4092
The guy that Doug posted about earlier has made available the solutions to past homework. My favorite part about it is the bottom of the first page. I suppose this is comparable to how confusing C++ or Javascript can look to those unfamiliar with code.
India..Subjucating Women Since ... Still (ntih)
kunal #4089
My brother stumbled across this ad for an Indian dating site. I wish they could use copy like this in America!
The Rock-afire Explosion (super shady)
kunal #4086
Sadly, it seems the animatronics band playing Usher's "Love In This Club" is no longer available. It was so good. Here is a tribute, read this article... Please note the former members section.
Trevor I am Sorry (ntih)
kunal #4084
GTA IV has consumed my gamer life, but let's do make a date for COD4, and let clan [VaJJ] reign supreme once again. Those are the best times of my life.
I play COD all the time still (money)
peter #4081
For real, just never before like 11 at night, that is the problem. Lets make a date for Sunday night. I just got my p90 back last nite, which was my ultimate goal. Now once I get 3 frags again, I will be unstoppable and I can start working on the difference between my kills and deaths, which is about 1000 right now.
Pregnancy Pact (news)
kunal #4079
Teen mom tries to warn high school girls... "you lose...you lose everything." Also, this is a funny (and I mean incredibly sad) little bit: "All but one of the seven or eight girls who set out to become pregnant are 15 years old; the other is 16. Most got pregnant by their boyfriends, but one father is reportedly a 24-year-old homeless man."
R.I.P. Tasha Tudor - 92 (news)
kunal #4078
Children's book illustrator Tasha Tudor, whose whimsical drawings of country outings, gardens and family life in rural New England echoed her own picturesque lifestyle, has died.
Nice Little Dell (money)
peter #4076
I really hope that the specs on this little guy get apple to put together a similar offering with a mac mini that can do a bit more work than the current offering. Also, if they had offered this in bamboo like the concept one, would buy it for shiz.
Chinese Democracy (money)
peter #4069
I have the newest leaked versions of songs from this album. An injunction was issued against the site that had them up by GNR so I assume they are legit, and they sound pretty complete. I am almost through the first song right now. Long story short, it sounds good, but it also sounds like it took 12 years to produce. Kind of like how I apply 8 layers of gloss to everything I paint so that no one can tell it is not a real painting.
Frank- that looks a lot like me, except I have never been in a film with the word "fingered" in the title. Furthermore, BADASS wallet. Get me a free one and I will owe you a hug.
Typeface: The Movie (film)
kunal #4060
Produced by the same team who brought us Hoop Dreams, Typeface explores the past and present of Wisconsin’s Hamilton Type Foundry, which in its 1900s heyday was one of the largest manufacturers of wood type.
Same Girl, Different Song (video)
kunal #4057
Singing God Only Knows by the Beatles ... I mean the Beach Boys. They should have named themselves the Beach Boxes. Why am I posting these? b/c they are awkward.
Randomly Found This (video)
kunal #4056
On YouTube. She sounds like Chris Carrabababababa or whatever his name is from that band. Awwwkward.
Couch Suggestions (buy this)
kunal #4047
I need to buy a couch, what should I get? I need some sweet suggestions. I like gray fabric, but something with character, and I also really like med. dark to dark leather with old world charm, but not black. This isn't a bondage dungeon. In both cases, I don't like overstuffed shit. Thanks guys for your suggestions.
I for sure am in (money)
peter #4046
The best part about this website will be that I am super good looking at that my natural charisma and effortless charm will jump (literally) off the monitor and down people's throats or into their vag, just like that crazy mirror in the first Matrix movie right after Neo takes the red pill. Anyone know when the fourth movie is supposed to come out? I thought that Speed Racer was supposed to be a prequel, but I couldn't put it all together. Maybe I am not smart enough or something. I hope they get Peter Jackson to direct it. Show us the meaning of haste!
Photos of Pete (photography)
kunal #4045
I had a good idea today, to start a new website, called "Photos of Pete" and take a ton of pictures of Pete and then post them. That will be the website, and it will be my project. Pete are you in? And I'm not talking about Pete Doherty.
This Ballyhoo (money)
peter #4041
The best part is going to be that whoever wins the poster also wins one punch in the balls from me. It is a package deal, and there are two prizes. Also, the punch in the balls is free, so don't worry about paying me for it.
Poster 'Competition' (ntih)
kunal #4040
Yeah, we'll figure it out; I am totally kidding when I say I will 'pay anything for it' because that would mean I am willing to pay a million billion bucks for it, which I would do, if I had that kind of money, but I don't, so I can't. But really, it is a pretty poster.
$, Part Deux (ntih)
kunal #4037
"I will pay anything for it." Although I would rather arm wrestle for it, but that means I will have to wait longer to get it.
Nike Octagon Olympic Logo Merch (design)
kunal #4025
Nike decked some apparel out for the summer olympics in a remixed olympic logo with a great concept. For 08.08.08. Sweet merch. Love it.
inflate-o-knife (money)
peter #4020
AWESOME. Stab something and release the CO2 into it. Freezes the surrounding organs, knocks it out (or up, in the case of a shark). I cannot wait to stab someone with this.
Ineligible AT&T Customers Need to Pay Full Price For iPhone 3G (ntih)
kunal #4018
Whatever. I don't want to plan on anything, but whatever they throw at me at the store, I will accept.
Addendum to Previous Post about Spencer on Letterman (video)
kunal #4014
This is so funny, Letterman rips Spencer a new one on the show. Please watch.
David Letterman To Spencer Pratt: Unemployed, Much? (video)
kunal #4013
"Now, on the show, you're a dope... is that what you're like in real life?"
Jason Wahler To Marry Someone Other Than Lauren Conrad (news)
kunal #4012
The Hills blog titles articles to let you know immediately how uninterested you should be in this crap. Filed under 'News' for irony.
Rich & Skinny Jeans (super shady)
kunal #4011
They leave no question about who should be wearing their merchandise...
1 year of wired for $3 (money)
peter #4010
This one really does fall under the money category. I have been flip flopping worse than John Kerry trying to decide whether or not to subscribe, but now, lights out game over.
Flickr Searching (image)
kunal #4008
Oh no... Beijing's Female Gaelic Football Team... more like Gollum's Female Football Team.
Murdered Out Keyboard. (money)
peter #4007
The only thing better than a matte black keyboard is one that is matte black because it is made out of leather.
FolderTeint (super shady)
kunal #4006
Peter or Trevor - when my folders are smaller than, say, 42 x 42 pixels, they go completely black. Have either of you experienced any such issues?
Car that runs on water. (money)
peter #3990
My dad told me that my grandfather (who really was a legit inventor/engineer type) did some work with this sort of thing back in the day. Obviously it never got anywhere, otherwise I would be a trust fund baby and you would not be my friends. My slaves maybe, or servants at best. Anyway... awesome. No, Money.
Korg keeps it awesome (money)
peter #3983
I really wish that I knew anything about music so I could justify getting one of the million awesome synth things that keep coming out.
Countdown to the end of the world (money)
peter #3968
LHC activation countdown. When the world ends I want you all (excluding one Chris Marino, of course) to know that you have been loved.
Should have become an indie rock star (money)
peter #3959
People.com list of 'real' celebraties and the the indie rock icons they are dating. Most telling part about how little they care is how the link to each band is simply a myspace link.
Folding Handlebars (money)
peter #3955
Such a good idea that I cannot believe it. But I have to, because there are pictures, which are proof.
HTML Comments (news)
kunal #3944
Please don't eff with the site. It is a pain in the ass for me to have to go and delete errant posts from the database.
Incest dungeon girl wakes from coma (super shady)
peter #3941
What should you call a girl who has had her entire life taken from her by her monster of a father? Probably want her to wake from her coma feeling good about herself. Lets call her "INCEST DUNGEON GIRL." That way she can be confused with some sort of S&M based Dungeons and Dragons boss. That would be good.
Simple Bedroom Settings (design)
kunal #3938
Nice... reminds me that I need, desperately, to buy new sheets for my bed.
DWR Twilight Orange Sleeper Sofa for $800 (buy this)
kunal #3936
I don't like it, especially in orange, but anyone else interested?
Du, Dubon, Dubonnet (money)
peter #3930
Buy that poster for sure Doug. It would be worth the trip to the mother land for sure.
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Oh, Trevor (4real)
kunal #3928
First of all, I don't even know what you are talking about: it's a special gray, but a gray nonetheless. Second of all, when you go to a foreign country and bravely post as an American to tUC... THEN you can have some say in what color your tag will be. Your constant dissenting voice on this site is tiresome; I find your tactics akin to Rosie O'Donnell's face, which is, needless to say, ugly. YOU sir, are playing dirty, and should try contributing something of value for a change! GOOD DAY! (s'allgoodjusplayinsonmuchluv)
'Just Do It' (mad props)
kunal #3924
Couple writes a book about having sex for 101 days straight. Mad props, because I am surprised they had the energy to even think about writing a book. Or maybe .... a lot of Red Bull.
You think gas prices are bad in switzerland (money)
peter #3920
I was going to fly to the moon, but the cost of space gas is outrageous! To top it off, tiny cars and horses are outlawed (by space rangers) so your only option is a rocket-ship! $100 Million? More like 'Vacation Cancelled.'
Fionn Regan (money)
peter #3919
This video is Regan playing the song accoutic in a bunch of different places, but they keep all the ambient noise from each location for the shot. Really cool idea.
Saudi Arabia seeks oil price curb (mad props)
kunal #3914
Finally, someone is stepping up to meet this skulleffery head on.
Mother London (kinda cool)
kunal #3911
It seems Mother London, at some point, replaced their old QuickTime virtual tour with what may be live, streaming video from their office space. It could also not be live, but I'll have to check it out a couple times to verify that.
Smart/Models Infographics (design)
kunal #3907
Cute infographics for “Creativity and the Collective”, an Athletics presentation at AIGA/NY’s Smart/Models business conference.
Switzerland (mad props)
kunal #3906
This country looks hilarious as a silhouette. See Doug? There it is... now all I have to do is go home and upload it to the Club image folder and add a couple lines of code...
Geek Out Time (the future)
kunal #3905
It's no secret that the new iPhone is due to be released from Steve Jobs' hands like a shining, white dove. I am excited, because it marks the point for which I have been waiting for so long now. I hope that it looks like this...
Doug, I owe you a special tag for posting. I just got the intrerweb hookup fan-dangled at my new apartment so expect that soon.
Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair (news)
kunal #3892
I will definitely try to make it to this during the weekend. Pick out some beauties for my humble book collection. Which, by the way, I need a war chest to keep them in....
Obama gives Lieberman a talking to (money)
peter #3888
Lieberman is endorsing McCain and talking nasty about Obama all over the place. Obama confronts him by shaking his hand, and then not letting go, and then leading him by the hand to a corner of the room to talk. Awesome. I am going to start intimidating people that way as well.
Ratatat - Mirando (video)
kunal #3884
A (music video?) made out of footage from the movie Predator, for a new Ratatat song off the new Ratatat album. Ratatat!
Weeeiiiirddd... (super shady)
kunal #3880
Doppleganger!! Frank, the Michael Naimark page you posted... the male figure in slides 1 and 3 directly following the YouTube video looks strangely like me. Especially slide 3. Yikes!
Big Black of MTV's 'Rob and Big' Gets Frank in Q&A (news)
kunal #3879
It's no top-chef-secret that my favorite television show on TV is MTV's ROB & BIG. The show just ended, but it seems Big will continue on his own, with a show about him and his friends. I'd be a stretch to say that it will be terrible to see Big w/o Rob, but I'm not going to get too excited about this just yet.
CONFEDERATE FLAG CONTROVERSY IN TAMPA FLORIDA I-75 (super shady)
kunal #3872
Yikes! That old guy he interviews is your stereotypical southern yahoo.
VLC Player Available For iPhone (the future)
kunal #3871
YEEEESS! Thank you third party application developers.
Drooping Eyelid (4real)
kunal #3870
Thom Yorke should have named the band, "Ptosishead"... kinda like Portishead.
Office worker freaks out hard (video)
kunal #3869
Via gizmodo. I was almost on the floor when he uses his monitor to play ten pin on his cubicle neighbor's desk. N-joy.
Effin' Around in Wikipedia (super shady)
kunal #3863
Second sentence: "...and are not just taken at any time of the golfer's choosing unless your name is David Groves or "Grover" and you have no clear conscience."
DJG? (super shady)
peter #3862
Where has Danny been? Anyone heard from him? He has not posted anything in ages and I am getting a little lonely.
Mini-planet almost fits Earth’s profile (science)
kunal #3857
I am going to name my first child MOA-2007-BLG-192Lb. Just trying to use this 'Science' category a little more.
GM to close 4 factories, may drop Hummer (news)
kunal #3856
With 'hard times' looming, GM had to closest its oldest plant, 100 miles outside of Chicago, and 3 others.
Forest (design)
kunal #3853
I have no idea if anyone has already seen their work, whatevs.... Clean design, I like their Small Book Series. Is there anything that can't be designed?! Frank, it appears they are using the same CMS or framework as you.
Get Blown Away (image)
kunal #3852
I have no furniture, and I have a burning desire to make my living room resemble this experience. I'd have to start drinking martinis though... or at least keep the glasses around.
Going Off The Grid (video)
kunal #3849
I'm not, I love the grid too much. Last time I tried to get off the grid, I shredded 3 years worth of receipts I had saved. This guy did it for a week.
BON VOYAGE! (the future)
kunal #3848
Doug – All the best on your adventures this summer. I am sure I speak for everyone when I say: I can't wait to see the pictures you take.
Norton - Best of luck in NY. It seems there will be a new 'King of Queens' in town! Rock it hard, can't wait to see what you do this summer. P.S. I will be up in NYC next week 11-14; let's meet up with Trevor. I'll be staying in Rockefeller Plaza for the first two days, and then with Trevor on Friday night.
tracy morgan is gonna get someboady pregnant (money)
peter #3840
probably a really old video, but so funny. tracy morgan drunk or something on a tv show in texas completely taking over an inept tv host who is trying to interview him.
Random Trivial Article For the Day (4real)
kunal #3838
And now, the Wikipedia article for the voice-actor for Penny, from the animated series, Inspector Gadget.
Uncontacted Tribe.... Contacted (news)
kunal #3836
Blows my mind to think of not knowing anything about the outside, developing world. Very interesting.
Internet at Work Now = Super Fast (science)
kunal #3835
They upgraded our connection. So much better, I am going to be so much more productive now.
New Bones (music)
kunal #3831
So Many Dynamos new single. Too bad MySpace has crappy quality player. Sounds great though, can't wait to hear it live.
Looooow (video)
kunal #3828
I haven't been able to get this song outta my head. Yikes. I wish my name was Flo-Rida.
Daniel Those Posters R Awesome (mad props)
kunal #3825
BUT, I think you should include the 'no babies' disclaimer to the SSLYBY poster as well.
The Best of Radiohead (buy this)
kunal #3820
Uh-oh! Looks like I have yet another CD to buy that will contain songs that I own three-times over. It's nice to see the logotype making an appearance.
Digital Pot (buy this)
kunal #3819
If only the plant in our apartment had this, it wouldn't be in the state that it is today.
Crowd Control (super shady)
kunal #3818
Force multiplied, default Photoshop-Transformers gradient applied. Also, a theoretical 'million rounds per minute' is mind-blowing, no pun intended. This sounds like a real crowd pleaser.
sweet shoes (money)
peter #3817
man, i am really digging this site. how have gentle-men such as ourselves not seen this before? A lot of douchy stuff, but a lot of stuff i would consider as well.
cassette face watch (money)
peter #3816
i kind of love and hate this in two very different ways. i am going to start pushing cd's as retro so i will be the first on that bandwagon. who wants a wagon ride? Trevor, I owe you a phone call.
I Love Robots (science)
kunal #3813
Wall•E sounds like a classy movie that will combine my love of animation, robots, The Future, Science, and John Lasseter.
Apple's 3G iPhone Coming June 9 (the future)
kunal #3811
I wasn't aware that it was up in the air, but apparently there is stronger evidence that Steve Jobs will unveil the new 3G iPhone at the WWDC. Regardless of when it drops, I can't wait already, but at least we all know it is coming.
WhirlyBall (4real)
kunal #3809
As my friend Ethan put it: "Whirly Ball = Bumper Carts + Lacrosse/Polo + Drinking = amazingly legal magic." This sounds like a lot of fun. Want to do it soon.
Panozzo's Italian Market (mad props)
kunal #3807
The deli by VSA which we frequent. They have made my Yelp review of them their 'Featured Review'!
We don't Fuck, We Make Love (FINISHED!) (money)
peter #3804
I made the second heart last nite. My dreams of them hanging on a string fell apart when the balance was all sorts of messed up, but I kind of like the way that they sit together now anyways. They are on my wall and that is that.
Type Directors Club Surprise (news)
kunal #3803
Last night, I was surprised and pleased to find a little certificate in the mail that told me that 'Anatomy of Design' was accepted into the TDC54 Typography Competition for the book in December 08, and for gallery viewing this summer. Check out #85.
iTunes Bar Chart (science)
kunal #3797
The bar chart that tells you nothing...maybe soon will use this format to display useful info.
Swiss Army Wool Blanket (4real)
kunal #3793
In honor of the 'Swiss Army' theme...I was tooling around on
ruby mag (money)
peter #3792
i like this magazine and i also like the use of flash. it is actually nice and appropriate! great success.
Swiss Army Clock (ntih)
kunal #3790
Pete, draw this for me, to better explain what you are concocting in your brain. You are saying, multiple hands that show when different events occur? I am assuming these hands won't be moving then, in which case, that isn't a clock, it is a round calendar.
For Trevor... (photography)
kunal #3789
Slightly new pictures from the Hedi Slimane fashion diary; the top picture is for Trevor.
swiss army clock (money)
peter #3788
i am going to make a clock where all the parts are hands that show different things. some of them will be times, but other things, like perhaps the corkscrew, will show when it is happy hour. has someone already done this? is anyone familiar with clocketry? This could be useful in clocketry. Anyone know anything about gearing?
'Time Machine Vortex' Background Img (the future)
kunal #3781
I actually think the vortex background in Leopard's Time Machine is beautiful, so I set out to find out where to find that image source file, so I could set it to my background. This article details the path to take to find it.
The Supreme Master (ntih)
kunal #3775
Apparently there is a veggie restaurant up on Broadway here in Chicago that worships this lady. Brian went there last night and now he is trying to get us all to go... hmmm...
Ask.com Inadvertently Answered My Question (4real)
kunal #3772
I thought my question was pretty simple to answer, but I guess not...
Full Throttle Energy Drink (super shady)
kunal #3771
They should re-think the tagline that appears while the page loads...
50 Cent, Pt Deux (video)
kunal #3769
I am posting again just to point out how hilarious the cameraman is in this video, "eh eh ehhh ehhh ehhhh OH!" and then he says something in Angolian. Also, stuff doesn't go down until 1:43, then enjoy the mass exodus.
Julianne Hough - Feel Good Music for DJG (music)
kunal #3766
How do you pronounce her last name? I am going to guess... "HO" or "HO-GH"
Rogan - By Target (news)
kunal #3765
Rogan, the clothing line named after you is sexy. I don't know about those zebra print though...
The Coolest Internet Network Operation Centers (kinda cool)
kunal #3764
"This is a shot of the interior of AT&T's Death Star,"..."where they work to suppress good wireless reception and run their Random Billing Generator." [via Gizmodo]
Crystal Castles - Courtship Dating (video)
kunal #3763
Trevor, if you haven't pumped this electronic duo through your speakers, you may want to STAT. This video is so boring, I have no idea why I am posting it. Enjoy.
Chicago Guys Correct Typos (news)
kunal #3760
Armed with Sharpies, erasers and righteous indignation, two apostles of the apostrophe make it their crusade to rid the world of bad signs.
Netflix Player by Roku (buy this)
kunal #3759
HDMI Connection? I'm there. This is awesome, and I will buy it. Especially nice since I don't have an Intel-based mac to use "play it now" feature on.
Opa-locka, Florida (super shady)
kunal #3758
I sooo wish the name was "popa-locka" and there was a lot of popping-and-locking going on...P.S. WHO NAMES A TOWN THIS!?
Sweet French Blog (money)
kunal #3754
Ahhh the French youth: so alive, so colorful, and so... youthful. So fresh.
Murketing - Brian W. Jones (mad props)
kunal #3753
Brian W. Jones, my co-worker, interviewed on this blog: about losing all your stuff and being conscious of what you buy, and why, to replace it.
Engadget is Funny (the future)
kunal #3743
This headline alone made me laugh... hard, but the picture accompanying it also did me in!
Christopher Silas - José González (illustration)
kunal #3741
His process for a poster for the Fillmore.
David Copperfield - Levitation (video)
kunal #3736
No words. Sure that sweater is hiding a harness, but c'mon David... those sleeves? Try and watch this without giggling.
Ratatat- LP3 (music)
kunal #3734
Can't wait for this to drop in early July. Fo sho. The single 'Shiller' is available for download right now.
Trevor, Did you get weezy & friendz? (image)
kunal #3731
By the way, this picture scares the hell out of me.
Old-Tymey Scenes With Dogs Instead of People (video)
kunal #3727
For some reason, I feel like Frank will enjoy this the most. But, also, DJG. And me. Hilarious.
owl umbrella stand (money)
peter #3724
i know this is all over the blogosphere right now, but i love it. it makes me want to get some umbrellas big time.
Epic Failure (super shady)
kunal #3718
Last night, VSA was invited to the soft-opening of a flagship store for a new burger joint in town, that we did the identity for. Free burgers, fries, and drinks, shakes, whatever. BUT, then we were screwed in the ashe by the lady who told us to wait for an hour and a half and then told us they couldn't serve us. Worst. Dinner. Ever. Blacklisted. I wish I had a stamp.
Kels Photo Creations (design)
kunal #3714
The artist behind the last two posts. Please take some time to check it out. It's worth it.
LCD < PLASMA < OLED (the future)
kunal #3710
I've been reading up on the techmologeez out der on the streets because I am in the market for a TV. Being a lover of gadgets, and a fairly tech-savvy dude, I am surprised to find out how many considerations there are when investing in a high-end piece of techmologee like a TV. Hearing about this OLED doo-hicky that is going to come out soon (but still be really expensive) gets me so excited that I want to cryogenicaly freeze myself until it is available.
CHECK OUT MY SWEET GOOGLE PAGE (the future)
kunal #3704
I love the internet. I can't wait to put my portfolio into one of these templates.
ARE YOU EFFIN' KIDDING ME?! (the future)
kunal #3703
Google ride finder!? Tracks Flash cabs in the city of Chicago (and available for other major metropolitan areas as well). I want to pee on Google, I love them so much.
1-Million Toyota Prius' (news)
kunal #3701
"Toyota believes that Prius vehicles worldwide have contributed to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by producing approximately 4.5 million tonnes less CO2 when compared with gasoline-powered vehicles in the same class and of similar size and driving performance."
"Daaaammnn Geeeennnaaaa" (super shady)
kunal #3699
We were playing dress-up at work, and this is now Chris' new halloween costume. w00t w00t.
Electronics Killing Ants (money)
peter #3698
Chris- don't bring your laptop with you to Houston. The creepiest part of the whole story is that the ants will use their own dead to bridge over pesticide treated areas. The greater good.
Fizzle Dizzle (mad props)
kunal #3697
Another VSA logo on Brizzle Nizzle. Much more favorable write-up. w00t. w00t.
MAGIC WHEEL!!! (super shady)
kunal #3693
I MUST HAVE THIS.* My rollerblades, skateboards, segways, unicycles, Razor scooter, RapStik, and boogie board in the "junk that I don't need anymore because I have the Magic Wheel" pile. *Psyche.
Future Pen (the future)
kunal #3685
With the bundle of functionality, I am surprised to see that Apple DIDN'T get their hands on this one. iPen. I would look for the 'super' model. iPen S. Anagram. Also, this pen does waaay too much, and it loses a point for The Future. Actually, that's a really good idea. I am going to start a FutureCount, and tally up things that work towards The Future, and things that work against it. This pen works against it. 0-1.
Luv Science 4 Eva (the future)
kunal #3681
My new favorite science weblog. See ya, scienceisgreat.blogspot.com! I'm filing this under The Future, because it's the closest category to Science. Why is that not a category??
Aha! (money)
peter #3676
That could explain it. Truth be told, it was so poorly paced that it became background music very quickly. There was a only music part placed oddly in the album somewhere. I most likely got the wrong one, I will see if I cannot stream a bit of the real one.
Death Cab Album (music)
peter #3674
I actually listened to this album last nite. I REALLY did not like it at all. Very droning and midtempo the entire time. I will probably give it another shot, but overall just eh...
Jedi attacked by Darth Vader (money)
peter #3673
Such odd news. I wish I got drunk and did awesome things instead of getting drunk and doing stupid things.
SSLYBY on Last Call (news)
kunal #3671
Just a reminder for those who are interested to make sure and tune-in to see Boris Yeltsin on Carson Daly on Thurz.
Lil' Wayne and Friends 3 (image)
kunal #3669
Trevor, I just got this album, and the beats are straight... (see image).
New Blanket (money)
peter #3666
That I am going to make. Everyone will want to sleep over, but only cute girls and Frank Norton are allowed. Okay, Trevor can too.
speaking of emperor x (money)
peter #3664
i am listening to an old podcast (2006) with an interview with john vanderslice right now and he just mentioned emperor x really randomly when talking about production techniques.
W the movie (money)
peter #3656
by oliver stone. how is this the first that i have heard of this? it will be odd.
Hardrive suggestion name - "du" (ntih)
kunal #3655
You could make a pretty cool logo for this too. Hipness-fulfilling factors are "short (only two characters)", "sounds Asian", and "totally sweet logo potential" which is a new one, that I just threw in there.
Clamshell Woes (news)
kunal #3654
I can't believe I am saying this, but... Doug, you may be interested in MeadWestvaco's take on clamshell packaging.
Ten 10-Year Olds Battle Royale Simulation Closer to Being Realized (the future)
kunal #3649
I am confident that one day math will clear all this up. Until then, studies can move us forward to the ultimate answer.
The Future is Fast Approaching (the future)
kunal #3648
It is no secret that I am a big fan of The Future, and usually pretty pumped about it. The second comment from the top is straightforward, astute, and to the point.
Mystery Shopper (super shady)
kunal #3644
Chris, I wonder if April would be interested in this sweet gig..?
BioShock - The Movie (news)
kunal #3641
My hope is that they can match the beautiful Art Deco world that the video game took place in. This would make a pretty cool movie, although I already know how it ends.
Would You Rather... (ntih)
kunal #3639
Own a lion or a PACK of hyenas? Also, would you rather BE a lion or a pack of hyenas?
John Mayer (money)
peter #3628
I don't care what you think of his music, he is hilarious and knows exactly what he is doing. Funny or Die parody of how he writes songs, featuring him. Highlight: "A song everyone can relate to, like when you're fucking a supermodel and all the other supermodels get jealous"
Mrs. Mitchell student of the week (money)
peter #3619
Lets talk about how Mrs. Mitchell was the student of the week for the first week of the year. Totally put those kids in their place from the get go. Also, scroll down and check out how Student #5 totally owned the week of December 17th. That was probably a great lead up to Christmas for Student #5.
Another Unforgiving Photo of Hillary (news)
kunal #3615
If only she would stop opening her mouth so much and so wide.
PROJECT T-SHIRT!!! (design)
kunal #3614
It seems Hillary is out of the race, but she's fired up a contest to keep her going if she does gun for the VP spot. File this under Design + Contest.
50% Warrior. 50% Lover. 100% Chihuahua. (money)
peter #3607
They are not kidding you. That is the tagline for the movie as well, so you know it is for real.
vivo barefoot (money)
peter #3604
shoes with the same idea as the nike free shoes. to mimic barefoot walking as closely as possible. i like the colorways and the style of these, except that strap in the back.
frank, you can buy it as soon as i find out if it is hanging in this show or not, which should be soonish, i hope, so i can start to get things ready for it.
new painting (money)
peter #3602
of which i painted.
subnote: frank, have you checked out that hack yet for the canon? I like the sound of it a lot. Have to figure out how to get my camera into disk mode though. I guess I should throw that canon cd into my computer and see what i can do sometime soon if i want to check it out.
Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) upset that Grand Theft Auto ads got jacked (super shady)
kunal #3600
Chicago, Chicago ... how could you. Now you are being taken to court!
I dare you (money)
peter #3589
to navigate this site successfully. also, i beg of you, what is success? discuss.
update on mr. jiveass (money)
peter #3588
they are reissuing this book on June 10th. Is it worth buying an original or should I wait for a reprint... hmm... an original would look a lot better on top of my shelf next to "The Analytical Theory of Male Homosexuality" and "The Muslims are Coming"... Trevor Gilley, be my eyes...
this is an actual book (money)
peter #3585
which is astonishing. i am working from home and it is 10:45. at least I can drink beer here.
Illustrator recomendations???? Please? (money)
peter #3581
I am doing some searching for work. Anyone know of any illustrators who have work that has a kind of historical feel to them? Kind of like the decorative elements on the front page of Matt Eliot. Also, if Doug or Ffffrank knows of any place where I can find images of letterpressed slab serif that would be gangbusters as well.
Wii Pole Dancing Game (super shady)
kunal #3577
Apparently this is real?? I won't believe it until I see pictures of Frank swingin' a 10,000 point combo. That's what she said.
The Media Wall (design)
kunal #3575
GreenPix is a groundbreaking project applying sustainable and digital media technology to the curtain wall of Xicui entertainment complex in Beijing, near the site of the 2008 Olympic Games.
Dell 24" Monitor - $379 (buy this)
kunal #3573
When did these become so cheap?? Possibility of new models coming out? If anyone is in the market, pick one of these bad boys up, they are great monitors.
Rising Down (music)
kunal #3571
The Roots 2008 album is pretty good so far. 3rd track has that punk DJ Jazzy Jeff on it! Philly!
Zines, Buttons, Thrillz (design)
kunal #3558
I have made a button before. But I put it to you, have you ever masturbated while slightly restricting your breathing? It's called auto-erotic asphyxiation and its a thrill you must try before your death, which, coincidentally, can be caused by the very thrill you are enjoying. I agree, a zine can be MUCH more than complicated than paper stapled together. It can be sewn together. But I disagree with Peter, a zine is not, in its purest form, paper stapled together. In its purest form, it is the 'paper-stapled-together' equivalent of masturbation. As a member of a group that masturbated on paper for TWO AND A HALF YEARS, I approve this message.
bookmarked for later (money)
peter #3557
the elusive video converter for mac that i have been looking for. appears to be free as well. was on that list of 100 best mac apps that swissmiss posted today.
These Are Mistakes (money)
peter #3556
Hand-logotype for my new venture (formally labeled I Have Made Mistakes) wherein I will have people submit art/design/writing about mistakes. Then it will be something. You guys are all expected to be the first contributors once this becomes something more concrete. Well, everyone except Trevor, who has never made a mistake.
free blank shit (money)
peter #3551
creativebits.org has a few free blank packaging things up for use in mockups. this could be useful if I ever do anything again. I am thinking i might start collecting these sorts of things in the even that i become productive.
Zine Workshop (money)
peter #3549
S'Field Boyz-
how was the zine workshop? was there an accompanying lecture as well? what is a zine workshop?
I think it is cool that Kate is doing it, but I cannot help but question the need for a workshop on how to do something that (in it's purest form) is paper stapled together.
david blain is insane (money)
peter #3545
dude held his breath for over 17 minutes. i don't care how creepy and weird he is, that is crazy.
Bush Makes History (ntih)
peter #3543
I think that I have either given up caring or forgotten that this man is our President. Sorry if anyone still / ever liked him, but I cannot wait for January.
The Last Webpage Ever (the future)
kunal #3542
If you only have enough bandwidth to load one last page for the rest of your internet life, this should be it.
brad neely (money)
peter #3537
not as big of a dork as i thought he would be. i would like to drink a beer with him and draw some pictures.
bullet / stab proof jacket (money)
peter #3536
playing GTA IV makes me want to get one of these just in case someone tries to stab or bullet me.
Santogold Santogold (music)
kunal #3517
Chris hooked me up. The track with Spank Rock is !!!HOTFIRE!!!
Paintings on a wall (image)
peter #3498
I am slowly hanging my work up in my living room. I am going to reshoot the photos on my dysfunctional website so that they all are from this arrangement on the wall, and you get little bits of other paintings with them.
On the opposite wall, above the TV, there are two shelves showcasing the lovely work of Mr. Gibson and Mr. Wilson. I am still waiting to frame the boombox of Mr. Gilley and the letterpress project I did with Mr. Zender. I want to have something from everyone on it. This post is so long...
Pervukhin (money)
peter #3494
I wish I had seen this before it was reserved. I would have told Eric to buy it, and then he would have put dead animals all up in it. S'Field Boyz - show it to him and collect his gypsy tears.
Also, I will be flying into KC on the 17th of May and then heading to Springfield. I don't know how I am getting from KC to Springfield yet, but I will worry about that later.
Leave Me Alone Machine (money)
peter #3493
I love this with all of my heart including my pee pee. I think from now on (since design is dead and all that) I am going to do my very best to make sure that everything is simple and beautiful and serves no purpose but its own.
Neck and Neck (4real)
kunal #3492
DJG and I are in an epic battle to see who has the most pizzas. The struggle is akin to Sauron trying to stop Frodo from dropping the ring in the fires of Mount Doom.
Energy Drink Ratings (mad props)
kunal #3491
300+ over energy drink reviews by one guy. He might have that market cornered.
Babel Is Funny (image)
kunal #3490
I translated a paragraph from that Meat Water website from German to English ... here is what I got. So, as the Germans say... "Viennese shred taste! Viennese shred!"
CTA Bus Tracker (the future)
kunal #3484
The future is here, well, will be in May, which is good, b/c that is where the future normally falls. Track buses on mobile text only or rich map in browser, a deadly combo with the iPhone. Props to the CTA for stepping its game up.
We Don't Fuck, We Make Love (art)
peter #3483
A new valentine's day painting I made. I appx. 10 months to find a girl to give this to.
Under the Hood- Kellogg's Playing Hardball (4real)
kunal #3470
Saw this on Brand New. I am going to assume no one else has seen this because you should have posted it IMMEDIATELY. If you didn't, then shame, shame, shame on you. This is marketed towards Trevor. I need a 'Took-It-Up-A-Notch' category.
connect 360 alternative (buy this)
peter #3463
for me to remember and for kunal and trevor to check out. it is called rivet, and it is supposed to have a few extra options that connect 360 doe not have as far as organization. i plan on checking out the demo tonite.
I Am Now The Proud Owner of This (4real)
kunal #3456
I will watch it every night before I go to sleep.
The World is Just Awesome (video)
kunal #3453
Latest Discovery Channel commercial, makes you feel good inside. Put a smile on my face this morning. Very nice.
Mario Theme Played By RC Car (video)
kunal #3445
These people live in a world that exists on a different plane of another galaxy in a different time. I want to live there. I think its called Japan.
Kunal Bhatt (super shady)
kunal #3439
There is some messiness here where people e-mail me regarding something I have no idea about. And my Best Buy Rewards keeps changing its number back to the number of one in Colorado. Do you think I should call him and ask him what is going on? The good news is, he is also probably Indian, so he can't be that shady. By the way, I think its this guy.
trevors names (money)
peter #3433
Kunal got it right. UziDoesIt is the only option. It will suck that you won't have an uzi for a long time in the game, and that you will never use it once you do have it. actially, it is a good gun.
xbox hd hack (ntih)
peter #3427
So apparently you are doing what i described to the cable that came iwth the xbox. a little more shady, but i don't see how it would be horrible to do. Maybe you can just plug in that hd cable still. I don't know if hd cables transmit sound at all. In reality, just check it out, if it looks like a solution that will work for you, more power to you and or your mother.
Operation: Trevor CodeNames (money)
peter #3426
1. GilleyMonster
2. Buttercup
3. AssEnthusiast
4. NumbaOneStunnah!!
5. LiveStrong
Shave and a Haircut (music)
kunal #3402
Posting this because Chris didn't know what it was. Only the single most important jingle after the Star Spangled Banner. Spangled.
Everyone, OH I GET IT (super shady)
kunal #3388
I failed to notice the humorous subtext which Frank was trying to convey. Haha. Now I get it! Everyone is good now.
Frank, That's a Good Line To Focus On (super shady)
kunal #3387
Because it is humorous. But let's not actually do it. That would be really Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Peter, That's Also True (news)
kunal #3385
In fact, a point good enough that someone wrote a book about it...
Don't worry be happy (design)
peter #3382
Frank-
I don't think that they are too similar. I mean, yes in composition they are, but the composition is based on the idea that the blue of the water is the blue of the flag. To get that across correctly, the composition has to be similar. It is a good, simple idea to do that. The best ideas are (often) the simplest ideas. The problem with that is anyone trained to come up with ideas can come up with the simple ideas. So it is just about execution.
Your California PP poster is a lot like Cedo's AIDS poster in composition, and they both talk about spreading something, but they are executed differently and have different messages, so it doesn't matter. Two people arriving at a similar solution is nothing new. From conversations I have had with the people at Departika, I doubt they are going around and modding peoples ideas for personal benefit.
If this is all just about the fact that they are making money instead of donating it, then I don't know what to tell you. Tell them you like the poster and they should consider entering it into the poster project or something similar.
Trevor and COD4 (buy this)
peter #3375
Trevor-
You can join our clan right away. It is VaJJ. Let me know when you are going to start playing multiplayer, we will get a little group together and get you leveled up proper. I am so pumped right now that it is hard for you to understand. Yesterday I stabbed three people in a row while I was trying to load my gun. They were idiots, which is why they got stabbed.
Departika Website Launched (news)
kunal #3374
Just thought I'd let you know. Trevor's boycott is funny.
UC, Comments, Categories (general)
peter #3355
Yes to comments.
I think I realized that the problem with the new categories might not be the categories themselves. I actually have a harder time distinguishing quickly because the all lowercase. The old ones were mostly title case, I think. For some reason that made it easier to get around for me.
I also think that the categories, much to Kunal's chagrin, will be changing constantly. There was that leadup to the release of like 10 albums all a couple weeks ago that probably inflated music hardcore, but I bet it dies down some now. Likewise, nobody likes art or design anymore and I don't care about the news.
Money should be the only category, and it will apply for things that are about having / getting money and for things that are money. Nothing else needs tp be posted.
Neckletterpresslace (buy this)
peter #3354
Doug- have allison get this for you and then you will have totally geeked out.
I know it is sacrilege to use type for anything other than printing, but i am sure you could still use this, like, if you were doing something and really needed a W for something and didn't have it.
Also, Trevor (news)
kunal #3353
The 'steadily growing list' actually decreased in number from the previous generation. As eloquently as your point was made, you should note that a number of the ambiguous (but arguably more appropriate) categories have been replaced by more generic, harder to use categories.
Honorary UC Status Approved (general)
kunal #3352
Q2 is good to go. He will bring distinction to this group. I will add him tonight. Let's talk about categories. I was thinking of letting people just use keywords instead. Is that too generous a feature to grant to you lowly serfs? Or too ambitious? Also, comments need to happen, that's my bag I know. There are so many posts a day sometimes because of my failure to follow through and bring a comments feature to the table.
Chair Exam (design)
peter #3351
I like this. It does not go with the fine art print motif I have going in my living room, which is the only room I am really hanging anything in, but someone else can use it for sure. I could see this being in a kitchen for some reason.
Yay! (mad props)
peter #3349
I vote so as well. It will make me feel less bad about the fact that I have not talked to him in forever. The same way I feel like I communicate with everyone else every day, even though I don't actually. I wish this were a knitting blog instead.
Hedge fund manager made 31 times more in one hour than you did in all of 2007 (super shady)
kunal #3344
The math blows me mind. Math.
iPhone gets VoIP Thanks to Fring (news)
kunal #3338
Nice. Developers who snatched up the SDK release for the iPhone are bringing home the bacon.
Yay 32 out of 34 for me (4real)
kunal #3315
I missed Scala. Boo on me. The other was Comic Sans I think ... NOT.
Computer Writes Books (news)
kunal #3302
Now if I can get a computer to read them for me and transplant the information into my brain, I don't have to have anything to do with those resource-hogging tomes again.
Yikes DJG (image)
kunal #3299
"My little DJG stamp on someone's face." Yikes! Also, Daniel, I would e-mail Meg and follow up. I haven't seen her in days. We will find out.
DJG ... To What Do You Refer? (4real)
kunal #3290
What are you talking about, what is that, and what are you talking about? If that is a condom, and your question was indeed genuine, then the answer is, no, no it's not. I'm adding a superslam category.
the magazineer (general)
peter #3285
a blog that reviews magazines. but not just 'how good' they are, also things like the production, etc. good for nerds, you nerds. superslam.
Louisiana, a Little Racist (news)
kunal #3283
Frank are you saying that the inhabitants of Louisiana are nothing more than a mess of gum stuck to the foot of the gentile aristocratic socialites on the way to their cotillions and sweet tea parties? Looks like it. Of course I am kidding. Looks good. What is the blue section adjacent to the sock? Sock?
So Many Posts Today (super shady)
kunal #3282
Soon DJG will surpass me in pizzas. Oh man, the post page still says 'Ice Cream Social.'
Brooklyn Style Pizza (4real)
kunal #3261
Trevor, represent your 'hood. If you want a slice, then this is what it is going to be.
Frank? DJG? Walrus? (video)
peter #3252
I don't know which one of you will love this more. In any case, watching this made me feel like me weekend was complete, and it is only 4:30 on Friday. (5:30 for Trevor, he lives in NYC.)
Oh Victore (super shady)
peter #3238
We met him at the DSVC conference. He gave a talk there. To say that we "met" him would be an exaggeration, because he could not really be bothered to talk to anyone in complete sentences when he was not giving his speech. Sure I like the work that he does, and admire that he has reached a point where he can get away with whatever he wants, but don't be an ass. Also, he cusses more than anyone ever. And he does it for no discernable (sp) reason.
Happy Friday to Everyone (video)
kunal #3237
This one is for my good pal DJG. I have an awesome picture of you DJG, that I keep in a drawer and sing sweet songs to every night before I close my eyes. And sometimes it wakes me up at night and tells me where I hid my gold coins from the night before, and then tells me where to hide them again. It's a vicious, but fun cycle. Then the picture hops out of the drawer and dances a funny jig on the gold coins, before tipping his hat and disappearing. I'm kidding about everything but the picture. I just found it last night, I took it with my Holga in the Manor.
Pershing reviewed on Pitchfork (music)
peter #3230
Check it. Haven't read it yet, but the rating is good at least... for Pitchfork...
Inside Franks Head (illustration)
peter #3212
I imagine that this is what goes on, with all your talk of unicorns and narwhals and rainbows etc. Also, there is a constant struggle between right and wrong, which is aptly described by this illustration.
NSFW (Not Safe For Work) (NSFW)
peter #3210
Daniel, in the future, when posting naked ladies (which I have no problem with), and not saying so in the description, please include a NSFW tag. You are straight up gonna get me fired before you ever get an internship. Why was Peter Cuba looking at terrorist porn on the internet at 9am? Fire him.
so creepy (misc)
peter #3188
i am officially filing a petition for adding "people peter is going to stab" as a new category. this girl doesn't even know.
Bears and Babies (picture)
kunal #3187
My babies aren't what they used to be. They will require some work, but I hope to get back in the groove soon. I should upload my drawings tonight ... to my website or something.
DJG... I'm hurt (sad)
kunal #3186
You think Chris shared that Blood Brothaz cover, but it really was me ... :(
Blood Brotherzzz (picture)
kunal #3170
I like this cover. Like, a lot. The type could stand to be a hair smaller. Hey, NGTH, remember when that man at the Whataburger in Dallas thought we were the Blood Brothers?
Trevor - I know You said You Didn't want to listen to the new snoop dogg (4real)
kunal #3169
But it is really good. You should give the SDogg a second chizance. Forizzle.
just wait, daniel (misc)
peter #3160
i am sure it will be fixed. most likely just a temporary burp in the system. try again later.
NEW ART AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT BUILDING (4real)
kunal #3156
Sweet, I kinda new about this, but didn't. Now I know.
I wish i was doing the illustration for this article (so awesome)
peter #3155
Frank, if you are not busy today, illustrate this excerpt from a cnn article on the olympic torch:
French firefighters in jogging shoes would encircle the rollerbladers, while motorcycle police would form the outer layer of security.
Nuthin' but a "G" Thang (movie)
kunal #3142
Start your Friday night off the right way ... the "G" Thang way. Much love.
pirates & necklaces (misc)
peter #3136
I will gladly be captain. I already have a pilots hat from halloween, which i think will work because i want our boat to be able to fly. then i can buy that necklace too and not wear a shirt ever.
1.flying boat
2.alligators
finally (crazy awesome)
peter #3134
it is so annoying when i don't have the ability to make something that i really want. luckily, i can always count on someone coming through and producing it!
type coasters (misc)
peter #3126
nice little letterpressed coasters and a cheap price. i love this website, i cannot believe i had not gone to it for so long.
america fuck yeah necklace (so awesome)
peter #3125
i have been thinking about getting a necklace because i like the one that daniel rocks so well. i think that this might be the best one to start with, because it is impossible to get better.
the sleepies (shady)
peter #3123
i am so effing tired. i hate beer and i hate insomnia and everything else which plagues me. i am going to spend a week in KC detoxing in the DJG clubhouse.
It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good I Am (4real)
peter #3122
Doug-my boss actually bought us all that book you aforementioned for christmastime. It is good, and it takes 2 minutes to read, so that combines my favorite things.
Trevor, I will be hosting my family in Chicago tonite, so i will be ignoring all of your calls. but, as always, you will be in my heart.
Informatics (crazy awesome)
kunal #3097
I found my post-graduate program at the University of Edinburgh. Number one specialty: databases.
Eric C. Anderson* (awesome)
kunal #3096
*Not Wes Anderson's brother, no no no. I'm talking about Eric Clinton Anderson. I worked with him at Mirko Ilic's studio, and I remember he went to Drury. I looked him up randomly yesterday, and I am pretty sure either Dooglas or DJG knew him. He works at the WSJ now. He was a rockstar.
Google WebBlog (sad)
kunal #3083
Must be an April Fool's joke. The copy is so poorly written. Also, by some guy named, Pete? C'mon.
awesome ipod case (so awesome)
peter #3073
frank, get this. i keep thinking that i want to have my ipod with me all the time since i am using it for more stuff all the time, but i only want to carry one thing. enter working class heroes. i know there is no way i could sew something this awesome and functional, so i might be forced to hand over my $66 next paycheck...
askinosie chocolate (misc)
peter #3063
is linked on coolhunting. did not doug/ffffrank do some work for them? they were down the street from me in springfield, but i never went. i spent all my time in j.r.s instead.
in speaking to chris today, i have decided on another website i am going to start. it is going to be called AnotherGoodIdeaIDidNotHave.com. deal with it.
International maritime signal flags (misc)
kunal #3061
"I intend to board your vessel, and pillage it."
BUGbase 'Hiro P' Edition (awesome)
kunal #3055
Chris-man found this for me. It looks like a lot of fun, maybe one day I will try it out.
Vintage Logos (awesome)
kunal #3025
Hope this isn't a double post, but I don't have time to check. My kinda logos.
My Flickr is alive. (ntih)
peter #3014
After much effort, my flickr site is up and running. The idea was to make it go live the same time as my website but right now the website is just a tease, because something is amiss. I mean tease in the bad way.
ray fenwick / it's nice that (misc)
peter #2987
Mr. Fenwick is in control if It's Nice that all by himself this week. I imagine it will be a good week for links.
That designer blows goats (sad)
peter #2979
There is now evidence that he does blows goats a minimum of once a day.
slick watch (the future)
peter #2975
to make this watch better, it needs to let you design your own face for the watch. that would be awesome. also, it would be the future, and it would be happening now, if you could do it.
andy kehoe (misc)
peter #2973
what andy kehoe print should i buy? i am deciding whether to get a kehoe print or a recife print next. hrm....
New Headphones (ntih)
kunal #2968
As long as I have been holding on to my beloved headphones, the ripping lining keeps falling in my ear and making me itch, so I think its time to retire these back to my homestead, and find a new pair of bumpers to help me enjoy music at work. Any suggestions? I am a big fan of Audio-Technica (my current pair is of this brand), so maybe these?
Quiet as a Mouse (movie)
kunal #2950
Margot and the Nuclear So and So's video. Sweet despite the illustrations.
She & Him (Double Post) (awesome)
peter #2938
I bought this album first thing in the morning Tuesday (for real, I woke up and bought it) and it is tres awesome. Which is French for "wicked awesome, broseph"
Just a Reminder (news)
kunal #2937
For anyone who hasn't already pre-ordered the SSLYBY album yet, do so. You get some goodies along with it.
Safari 3.1 (news)
kunal #2935
Safari 3.1 is out and about; adds speed and HTML 5 features. Reminding myself to download it.
Tiny Showcase (so awesome)
peter #2917
Seasonal prints. Josh keyes and nigel peake are included in this round. both are awe-some.
ffffrank, only not? (sad)
peter #2913
oh pica n' pixel. you think they would be with the program by now. they say all those nice things, but manage to type Frank Chimera. Those a-holes.
Bombadier's 5000-Series (the future)
kunal #2904
Prototypes for the new Chicago 'L' cars expected to arrive in 2008, with planned full implementation for 2013.
Tyler Hansbrough Dunks on Kenny George (funny)
kunal #2899
This is the first time the 7'7" giant has been dunked on, and who better to do it than T.H. It's so funny how Kenny George hangs his head after it happens.
irrefutably the best picture ever taken. (crazy awesome)
peter #2896
ansel adams ain't got nothing on this. i have so much to say and so few words.
Tiger Hunting (ntih)
kunal #2895
Spending a lot of time in a van with your family will help you learn things about your relatives. I learned that my tiger-hunting great-grandfather passed down a full tiger rug to my great aunt. It has the head and all. It inspired me to start researching him and to illustrate a book about his adventures with the King of Rajasthan (apparently he had a lot). I think I will base his image on a cross between Gandhi and myself.
ghostco (so awesome)
kunal #2892
Love these illustrations. Yes yes yes! I need to add a 'badass' category.
Borderland (sad)
kunal #2891
I'm back bitches! Let's start it off with a movie poster that rips off Trevor's American Classics book series that won so many awards down in Dallas. It's uncanny son!
new tv... (misc)
peter #2883
after my many months of research, the field is narrowing. this is the no. 1 option right now, i am going to give it about two more weeks before i make a final commitment.
Books that read two ways (misc)
peter #2880
Anyone know of a good example of a book that reads from both directions? Meaning if you look in the back of the book, there is an upsidedown book, then you can flip it over and read it that way instead? Let me know stat.
Preoder Pershing (4real)
peter #2860
latest from sslyby. heard the bootleg already and it is pure pop sugar. it makes me miss my cotton candy machine. waiting patiently for the video that i have heard about. Daniel? Rogan? have you seen it yet? Just ordered the LP, I love the weight that Polyvinyl prints on.
State mmmmap (misc)
peter #2796
Half agree with Doug on this one. The grouping of the states loses the poignancy of the individuals, but I think when they are all together in the end, it will be unstoppable. I think that a small grouping makes a pretty abstract shape, and the project is, in essence, all about shape. Once you can make the shape of the US, it will make more sense. Transformers, drawings of shapes in disguise. That being said, I will buy a large print of all the states together, and so will schools, to help teach states. Next up: counties.
for my own reference, and kunal's, if he uses the internet when he is in tokyo? no. (ntih)
peter #2783
solution to that drop down menu selection thing. not enough time to make it work automatic style right now, but close.
circuit city (misc)
peter #2782
going out of business or whatever. lots of deals right now for anyone who needs stuff or some things.
I'm Off To The U.K. - See Y'all In 1 Week (4real)
kunal #2749
A little taste of what my week-to-come is going to look like.
And Steve Jobs said, "Let there be SDK" (awesome)
kunal #2734
Steve Jobs finally allows the iPhone to be awesome. My phone contract is almost up... hmm. Now if we could only find the happy medium for Flash...
IJDb (funny)
kunal #2722
I nominate DJG to be the only person to use this site. Or Trevor, but he already knows this trick...
The Best Show on TV (4real)
kunal #2693
My dreams have come true. Rob & Big have finally released seasons 1 and 2 of their 'pinnacle of road-dawg, bros-before-hos' tales of brotherhood show on DVD. I love them.
.... on a Jet Plane (news)
kunal #2692
Everyone say "Have a good trip" to Chris-man, on his way to the City of Angels. Most likely to meet up with Meg Ryan.
Congrats (4real)
kunal #2687
A little NGTH collab. Thanks to Frank for taking the picture and suggesting the use of the giant 'A.' Thanks to Doug for printing that giant 'A.'
Hi, What's Your Name? (funny)
kunal #2681
Guy at work e-mailed us this receipt he got a while back. Check out the name on the receipt...
pitchfork tv (misc)
peter #2680
as much as i all around hate pitchfork (hate is not the right word, but whatever) this sounds like a good idea.
ffffrank got pica'd and pixel'd (4real)
peter #2673
the ball has officially begun rolling about the small print book in the blogosphere. predictions? Make sure phaidon has your cell number since you are not at home this week.
Galactic Pizza's delivery superheroes (4real)
kunal #2669
Hope their pizza tastes better than they look in those outfits. I should add a 'naively strange/sad' category
Treasure hunters dig for Hitler's gold (awesome)
kunal #2668
Didn't someone make a movie about this?
I Forgot How Good This Part of 'Entrapment' Is (crazy awesome)
kunal #2667
Especially in contrast to the rest of it.
Chip Kidd has lost his mind (ntih)
peter #2664
Not sure if you should visit the below or this one first... The new Good is Dead actually has information, along with Kidd doing impersonations to promote his book? My new goal is to do whatever the fuck I want.
Fucking Chip Kidd is in a band. (ntih)
peter #2663
Apparently this just happened? How have we not talked about this. Um... May 14th at Quimby's, I am there. I am listening to the music as I am writing this... um...
Speaking of Hifana (so awesome)
kunal #2631
Go to their website, select the 4th button from the left on their navigation (top-left) called Fresh Push. Then mix it up. Hit play to start the track and then use your keyboard to cut it up.
Trevor - Hifana (awesome)
kunal #2630
Do you have 'Fresh Push Breakin'? It is from 2003. After seeing this packaging, I may just buy the hard copy. Damn straight.
Coat Party! - Seal of Approval (awesome)
kunal #2629
Coat Party! is tight. Who knew such skinny white kids could make such deep beats. The bass cuts like a knife, made out of 41 Hz. I want more. I also want to see them live, but it will have to be in a way that doesn't inconvenience me. In my opinion, better than Out Hud. Probably half their age too.
pulp bulletin board (pretty awesome)
peter #2622
awesome product from umbra. reasonable-ish price as well. might buy one.
SSLYBY's New Album Is Complete (movie)
kunal #2620
... and I can't wait to own it. Also, watch this video. It's nice.
i bought this (misc)
peter #2610
there are two left. i think i am going to go to italy and hang out with this girl or something.
AR for yourself (4real)
peter #2601
Awesome idea. Guy made an annual report for himeself. Man, I wish that I had this idea. Also, I don't. I don't want to keep track of anything ever again.
livre (pretty awesome)
peter #2600
awesome ebook reader concept. this makes it (almost) sexy and i would think about buying one. Also, from now on I only buy things that are sexy.
Trevor - Money Everywhere (misc)
kunal #2588
You will not find more ATM / Branch locations in NYC than with BoA, but the next best thing is Citi, and then Chase. Chase has 1 billion locations in Chicago, which means I can get money from the bottom of a grapefruit for no charge, but they don't have as big of a presence in NYC as Citi does.
those stupid safes (misc)
peter #2586
my favorite ones are objects that have usable lids, like pringles cans, but then they put a removable bottom on it as well, and charge $30 for it. THERE IS ALREADY A TOP ON IT! PUT YOUR SHIT IN A PRINGLES CAN AND BE DONE WITH IT! Why would I need a coffee can with a bottom on it when I can just turn that shit upside down?
Trevor- WaMu (misc)
peter #2584
I recommend them highly. Never had any problems, people are nice when I need to go in. 4.9% rate on savings which is awesome. No ATM fees (I think? Maybe just like 5 free transactions or something like that. i don't even know if WaMu exists in NYC. Do you guys have ice cream in NYC? We do in Chicago, but I don't eat it that much. Toasted Ravioli?
Tiny Showcase will be hott (so awesome)
peter #2580
Tonite this girl from Italy who goes by the name of "The Good Machinery" will have this print for sale. I will buy it. I don't like anything american anymore except my F-150.
save islands fold (sad)
peter #2574
an artists residency place in BC. Their (rented) home is being sold out from under them. doug & ffffrank, use your newfound (glory) fame to save it. i am not sure how, but i am guessing you could sell off parts of the internet you now own.
Adobe AIR (awesome)
kunal #2567
The Adobe® AIR™ runtime lets developers use proven web technologies to build rich Internet applications that deploy to the desktop and run across operating systems.
Flawless (funny)
kunal #2563
That SNL skit 'I Drink Your Milkshake', OH MAN. Is that Bill Hader? HE DOES THE VOICE FLAWLESSLY. That's the most hilarious part. It couldn't have been better with Daniel Day Lewis even.
Bennett Robot Works (crazy awesome)
kunal #2558
If x=bad and y=ass, and Bennett Robot Works=z, then z=x+y.
Blu animation (movie)
peter #2557
this is old news, and i know i am a huge blu fanboy, but if no one has seen this before (or any of his other animations) check it out. Such an awesome way to evolve what he was already doing into something even more praiseworthy (badass).
Dede - Tree Man (movie)
kunal #2545
Sarah showed me this shit; this is the most fucked up thing I have ever seen. Ever. Dede is a 35 year old Indonesian man who suffers from an extremely rare condition caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
5:32 (sad)
peter #2538
And we still have not met about our stuff due out at end of day. It is (going to be) a long friday.
Add This to the List of Things I Won't Be Buying (sad)
kunal #2516
I e-mailed Pieter Hugo about the Hyena prints. His gallery representative responded to me, this is what she said:
Katy Horan print (crazy awesome)
peter #2514
Danny-
I bought this Katy Horan print a few months ago. It is amazing. Once I buy some frames it will sit next to your sailboat.
Oddly Enough... (funny)
kunal #2504
This news article was written like a Russian fairytale translated to French, and then to English. Nothing special about the story. Let me just pick out a couple highlights here: "A video of two young women looting with gay abandon during rioting in the Serbian capital..." and "one of them shouted, so laden down with booty that clothes and bags dripped to the ground..."
Chiharu Shiota (awesome)
kunal #2503
Fantastic work but this portfolio site doesn't do the installation pieces nearly enough justice. I'd like to see these in person, or on a new website with a much wider, landscape perspective.
Oil Drilling Threatens Smithson’s Spiral Jetty (sad)
kunal #2497
Waaah? Save the jetty! This is slightly old news, but I don't know what, if any, the outcome of this was. Spiral Jetty, Spiral Jetty! This is a good name for a band: "Spiral Jetty Oil Company."
Cool Kids (awesome)
kunal #2496
Trevor, check out the Cool Kids. They are in my dropbox in a zip file. Totally Flossed Out EP.
FUCKING HYENAS (crazy awesome)
kunal #2483
I don't think there are words for how badass these pictures are. I need to buy every photo he has and frame them.
MGMT - Time to Pretend (movie)
kunal #2474
Freshman video + all the heroin known to man + every video filter known to man + more heroin + iTunes visualizer effects = this Brooklyn band's first video. P.S. This CD is so good. Or, at least, I enjoy it so much. I've listened to it 15 times.
Tangible Worldwide (pretty awesome)
peter #2471
This place looks awesome. Both the interior and the company's ideas in general. Granted, I have not looked at their work yet, but I am pumped to do so.
fucking Peter Falk makes art. (so awesome)
peter #2440
Best news ever? So many great art sites today. This one via INT. I want to by a lithograph that Columbo did of Columbo. Something seems perfect about that.
gold (crazy awesome)
peter #2437
good news. just found out i can watercolor with gold. worlds are colliding.
awesome stuff (ntih)
peter #2428
this girls stuff is awesome. she runs a studio with her husband also. their colab stuff is awesome as well. awesome. who wants to make me a website in return for a painting? Frank, I have a painting in mind that is going to be the horse lion picture. it is going to be called "the fucking internet." I will not start painting it until I finish my website. Also, who wants to help me rearrange furniture this weekend? I need the help of at least one able bodied Chicago boy. I guess someone else is welcome to come here and help too, i will have an extra bed for a week. My roomate moves out on saturday.
I love this (misc)
peter #2424
Not sure why. The illustration is great, but also, gifs are totally back in. I just decided. Also, they never left. All of the above.s.
Some More Updates on tUC Tonight (news)
kunal #2416
So watch out. Also, I see that the timestamp is STILL INCORRECT when breaking down posts. AWESOME. NOT. I will have to fix that. An oversight...
Downtown Records (so awesome)
kunal #2415
This website is so slick. That visualizer under the logo and the music player just kills me. Utterly badass and beautifully executed.
Lucas and Hayley (news)
kunal #2413
Now now Trevor. You wouldn't accuse the founding couple of Keep Calm Ltd of ripping off Doug Wilson? The 'Tea Revives You' poster has been available for a long time now, and I believe the coffee poster, an extension of that series, is in the same vain. w00t w00t!
Chris, I Gave You False Information (movie)
kunal #2407
... the other day, in every way possible... Season 2 of Human Giant is on its way. Check out this exclusive Season 2 teaser/preview.
Trevor, just stay here a few days (shady)
peter #2396
I am positive it will get you motivated to get out and find a place to live... memories...
Santogold (ntih)
kunal #2394
Reminding myself to download this when I get home, if I can find it. Trevor, I still owe you Cool Kids, but since you don't have anywhere to live for the time being, I don't feel the pressure. Check out Santogold too.
Fake Windows (misc)
peter #2390
I need to learn to make these.
also, the new UC is classy. I was so confused when it loaded at work. I was trying to remember what my home page was, then I figured it out.
Advanced Multi-Touch Patent (shady)
kunal #2388
I hope that I catch on to this right away when it is available, or I am going to feel old. My fingers already hurt.
The New Umbrella Club (ntih)
kunal #2377
Here it is, things are still in the works, but the majority of it is done. It is 1:23 in the morning, so I need to hit the hay. G'night.
Transparent PNGs (awesome)
kunal #2375
Frank, check it out - Real cool use of transparent PNG files. Just resize your browser window back and forth and watch the vines at the top.
black wood boxes drawing (misc)
peter #2371
don't know if anyone else loved this as much as i did when i saw it on found or wherever. But it is on 20x200 and there are quite a few of the smaller prints left (which i just bought one of).
Bothways Bicycle - Mirko Ilic style (misc)
kunal #2370
Technically, it would be Mirko Ilic's counter-intuitive bicycle, if he was indeed the first to conceive it. I am sure someone else before him was on top of this. I hope this Picasa link works.
GraphicDesign.com FAQ, Pt. II (sad)
kunal #2366
And for the LoG, specifically check out the question, "What specific skills must a designer have?" and read the last line, beginning, "Personal skills:"
nice site (awesome)
peter #2362
interesting nav for a site by a really cool photographer. unfortunately, it makes it impossible to pull his work down and spec it.
This Studio [UK] (awesome)
kunal #2361
Beautiful, pure design, work. Not a lot of fluff. I'm linking to one of my favorite pieces in the portfolio. I'm pretty sure the IBM team here ripped off the cover treatment for their Integrated Operations 2007 book. The cover is my favorite part. Speaking of portfolios, the website itself is a bit funny, you definitely need a wide monitor to enjoy it. A smart way to showcase the work though, fits their aesthetic.
WordCount™ (kinda cool)
kunal #2360
WordCount™ is an interactive presentation of the 86,800 most frequently used English words.
Ivory Coast's 'big-bottom' craze (the future)
kunal #2359
Effects of preachings and teachings of Sir-Mix-A-Lot reach the Côte d'Ivoire... 16 years later.
Products affected by beef recall (sad)
kunal #2358
At first I was a little worried, but when I read the items on the list, I knew I wasn't in any danger of eating them to begin with: BEEF EXPORT RIB 2X2, BEEF HONEYCOMB TRIPE, MEAT PACKING BEEF CHEEK MEAT, BEEF TONGUE TRIMMINGS, and various weight boxes of HALLMARK MEAT PACKING BEEF SALIVARY GLANDS, LYMPH NODES AND FAT. Oh, and BEEF BLOOD, .2% SODIUM CITRATE ADDED, not to mention the BEEF BILE.
The Plum Card (sad)
kunal #2357
AMEX's Plum Card website will make you hate tiled backgrounds... even more.
Comments section of this photo (sad)
peter #2350
this short comment exchange managed to be racist... it was not really trying to be either.
ffffrank (misc)
peter #2333
lincoln stardust on what is quickly becoming franks other website. get those books in production now!
Doug, Guess Where I Get to Go?? (so awesome)
kunal #2331
Taking a 1 day trip to Edinburgh during my stay in Cardiff!! By plane! Bi-plane. I am excited. The way you described it, wooo.
Josh Cochran (news)
kunal #2320
In the new CA. Posting this if some people haven't seen it. Nice illustration. These categories and this website are outdated. I am changing everything soon.
Leopard Update (misc)
peter #2313
To all:
I read the other day that the existing version of Linotype freezes up programs with the new Leopard update. Linotype has already posted a fix for this, so be sure to download the latest Linotype as well if you are updating (and use FontExplorer X)
Leopard 10.5.2 Update (news)
kunal #2312
Changes to Stacks, Time Machine, native Menu Bar transparency control, and others. Good to hear.
Network Ninja is Hiring a PHP Developer (misc)
kunal #2311
Any takers? They are here in Chicago, in Wicker Park. Nice new office looks cozy. They have a flatscreen TV and a couch, which probably means video games hooked up to it. Now that's a good idea
Firefox 3 beta 3 Released (news)
kunal #2309
For giggles. It's nearing the end of testing hopefully and you can enjoy it soon. I will probably download it, use it for a month and then default back to Safari like I always do.
I am so tired of people shooting eachother (sad)
peter #2308
and killing babies and babies killing babies and mom's killing babies and dads killing babies and dads killing moms with babies and robbers killing moms and babies. this shit is getting really old and stupid. i am starting to hate it.
Springlets (pretty awesome)
peter #2304
Nice little web aps you can add to homescreen of iphone or ipod touch. only applicable to frank and I? perhaps.
Energizer Light on Demand (awesome)
kunal #2294
Hope this isn't a repost. I love not having wires. I will buy this. I also like the idea of things I can call 'fuel-cells' because it makes me feel like I am in a video game. Also, does anyone else read 08AMA as 'OSAMA' and not 'OBAMA'. Not good. Or 'oh-eight-ama' which makes even less sense to me than a left-handed guitar for a right-handed trumpet player.
entertainment center (misc)
peter #2288
I am going to build an entertainment center in the style of this table once i get a tv. well, before i get a tv, so it has something to sit on when i get it. ciao!
Netflix on Xbox 360 (the future)
peter #2286
This makes total sense for so many reasons. I have read about this in a couple of places, so it seems to be confirmed. It is odd to think about how soon we can rent movies on just about anything now-a-days and it was only like 50-60 years ago that we put a man on the moon. Correlate.
DDDDoug (misc)
peter #2264
Image from the aforementioned post appearing again on ffffound. Chris just told me Kunal went home sick. I wish I could do that too...
More news on Arrested Development movie... (general)
peter #2245
confirmation of it maybe happening. short read makes more sense than I.
FFFfrank (awesome)
peter #2234
(why hasn't that been used yet?!) Kansas on Flickr. Ride this pony, Frank! (that sounded much more sexual than I intended.)
A solution to my problem. (kinda cool)
peter #2232
Simple, but classy Javascript zoom. I have been wanting my painting website to be a simple grid, and now, it is a real possibility. I love this hard. Web dudes, any qualms with usability for this? I know it would be easier to use the other thing where to can navigate through when the pop up is there, but I don't want to use that. via swiss miss
The End of the World (the future)
peter #2218
Top ten list of ways the world could end. Please pay attention to number one. My fear of particle accelerators is about to be completely justified. via coudal.
The Darkness (misc)
peter #2212
Trevor- I am not sure how you have your computer set up now, but I am thinking back to when you were greying it out big time. This program lets you adjust the saturation, hue, etc. of your icons -- which I think you did manually? In any case, chchchcchchceck it outt. dd. I ow you a phone call still as well.
Speaking of Design Today... (crazy awesome)
peter #2195
This poster is amazing. I was really pumped when I saw it on Ffffound and linked back to gigposters.Sad when I realized that it is not new. Gunther Kieser designed it. I should have realized that. Also, Art Chantry makes the first comment on it as well, which is funny/awesome.
Dan Bakkedahl (funny)
kunal #2194
From the Daily Show, of course. Just like to point that he is "C.H. Dalton"
A Practical Guide To Racism (funny)
kunal #2192
Satire, of course. This sounds hilarious. You can read an excerpt from the link I posted above, and enjoy. Here is an excerpt from the excerpt: "You might think that this unique orientation would pose a problem for Lesbians in their capacity as breeders, but they have figured out a way around it: borrowing sperm from David Crosby. While the genetic material is somewhat compromised by the presence of David Crosby’s DNA, it is nonetheless a perfectly viable method of reproduction."
Wait, No I'm Wrong (sad)
kunal #2188
Apparently the checks are still good, there was an additional package built upon that. I see. I should have read the rest of the article. Shame on me.
Stimulus plan hits a Republican wall in the Senate (sad)
kunal #2187
So there's that. The Democrats and Republicans fucked up again, and now I'm out $600. For shame. I need to add a 'very sad' category.
Heritage Web Design (sad)
kunal #2185
I found this via Gmail relevant text ad link ... it said, "Heritage Web Design ... Our Work is Awesome!" They lied.
Amazon: $80 Xbox 360 HD DVD player with 6 free HD DVDs and shipping (kinda cool)
kunal #2179
Very nice. I would probably sell all the DVDs.
Submarine Communication Cable (awesome)
kunal #2178
This is what is under the Mediterranean that was supposedly cut by a ship's anchor. I don't envy the crew that has the task of grappling these bad boys to the top and fixing the armor plating and wiring. I don't envy anyone that has anything to do with the ocean.
The Internet (crazy awesome)
kunal #2177
Pete, hopefully my analogy of a group of friends holding hands and sharing information helped you to wrap your mind around the concept of 'where' the Internet is, but if that didn't do it for you, check out this illustration. This image is my desktop now. It makes me look like I am working on a whole lot more than I really am.
Jonas Rask - Icon Designer (awesome)
kunal #2174
Has updated his website. I am going to go out on a limb and say this is as good as system/app icons can get.
The Cool Kids (so awesome)
kunal #2168
A hip-hop group from, you guessed it, Illville, Illinois. Trevor, if you haven't already heard them, check them out. "I'm in the crib Saturday night, with my Sega..that's right. Playin a game of that Street Fighter, Street Fighter, Street Fighter.."
SOHO - PRECISION ENGINEERED! (awesome)
kunal #2166
Any typeface that is described as 'precision engineered' is good in my book.
Animal Planet logo (sad)
peter #2162
I forgot after Sunday that we have not talked about this beast yet. Someone please explain the M to me. I just don't know...
Animal Alphabet (news)
kunal #2160
Yeah that's all fine and well, but it doesn't beat, or stand the test of time, like this one.
New iPhone and iPod Touch Models (news)
kunal #2158
iPhone and iPod capacity bumped up to 16 and 32GB, respectively.
Sax Rohmer #1 (awesome)
peter #2153
New Mountain Goats single for the forthcoming album. Nothing in the world is more perfect that John Darnielle's songwriting. This video is full of hand type, all black and white, and reportedly all in one shot. However the Woke Up New video was said to be but had a secret cut in it. Amazing either way. Gush.
FBI wants palm prints, eye scans, tattoo mapping (shady)
kunal #2151
The future is here and databases are awesome. Just for the record, I am all for this.
Frank, Stay Indoors (sad)
kunal #2123
There's more shit on the ground than the time I did the 5 yard dash to a toilet 6 yards away.
Too Bad the Time to Buy Yahoo! Was Yesterday (sad)
kunal #2122
And then you could have enjoyed a sweet 60% premium. Sell now!
Beta symbol (sad)
kunal #2116
Yeah, Trevor. Originally I had a Beta symbol for norton, but then I cut it after some decision making. It was small, and I don't think Frank Norton likes being referred to as 'Beta' like a fish or sloppy seconds.
Little Lipton (movie)
kunal #2100
Here is a video of a six year old pretending to be Inside the Actors Studio host James Lipton.
Circle Jerks (awesome)
kunal #2075
While browsing one of Coudal's links to this site, I uncovered one of my favorite 'logos' for a punk/alt/metal band.
SSLYBY (misc)
peter #2068
Tonite in Chicago. Just a reminder. I will be getting off of work in time to go. Who is in? Who is out? Kanye's new work out plan.
Kunal Unknowingly Rips Bradbury Thompson's Stathmore Work (crazy awesome)
kunal #2066
Yaay! Check out the Minus the Bear cover on my portfolio site.
Satellite Plummeting to Earth (crazy awesome)
kunal #2065
I hope it lands on someone in a Corona commercial.
Westvaco Inspirations (awesome)
kunal #2064
A lot of our research and inspiration for the new MeadWestvaco identity came from Bradbury Thompson. Luckily, the CEO of MeadWestvaco is a big fan of the work he did in the early days.
T-Pain vs. P-Pain (sad)
peter #2056
My rap name is going to be P-Pain. I am going to rap about enlarged prostates and VD only.
Netflix Coming to Mac (awesome)
kunal #2055
Article that mentions more about the 'coming to the mac' aspect.
Netflix Coming To Maaaaaaccccc.... (awesome)
kunal #2054
Thanks MS. Thanks Silverlight. Read this article you creepa's. I can't go bowling with you Frank, I'm seeing TWBB.
B.Schwab (sad)
kunal #2053
What the 'FYUUUUCK?' B. Schwab straight ripped your website layout Trevor, which in turn ripped mine, which in turn ripped Qian's. Icons? Gimme a brizzeak! Did you help design her website? Fahck.
Remember When James Rives and I Named Our Candy Company The Tickle? (shady)
kunal #2050
Apparently this is the only way to create a wordmark with the word "Tickle", although to be fair, ours had thicker letter forms. I'm sure this one existed first. Also, no one has ever seen what I am referring to.
AdBrite (misc)
kunal #2049
I need a reason to use this. Making money off of ads sounds awesome. Extra money is extra money.
Jinx! (misc)
kunal #2048
Pete and I talked about the Luba Lukova cheese and juice visit at the same time.
Ultimate Tastes of Chicago (awesome)
kunal #2047
Right there on Uncrate! How nice they featured our little town.
Speaking of Dada!!! (crazy awesome)
kunal #2046
The Dada exhibit at MoMA was so (pardon my Zurich... I mean my German... I mean my French) fucking good I cried myself to sleep that night. Right up there with the Toulouse-lautrec exhibit. And Luba Lukova is nice. She fed us cheese and crackers and apple juice. She spoke like a lamb with high anxiety.
Luba part deux (misc)
peter #2045
Frank-
After I (and many others) expressed our admiration for Luba, Cedo made sure that last year we got to make a studio visit to her place when we were in NYC. She gave us juice and cheese. She is super nice and I wish I could marry her and I would just sit and watch her do awesome things all day. I am sure that Cedo will organize a similar visit for DZ and Frank Norton should they ask him.
No One Will Ever Top This Man (crazy awesome)
kunal #2041
The Dada movement and photomontage + political poster = my favorite. Luba Lukova, bless her, is a nice lady. Anyone else care to opine? Man, I really need to add commenting.
Yeah, Doug, It's a Little Close For Comfort (sad)
kunal #2040
The problem is that people keep combining doves with war icons. Too bad...such an unoriginal idea from a talented artist.
I have made mistakes / mistakes I have made (misc)
peter #2037
Another project I thought of that will most likely never come to fruition, but is slated to come to life at the same time as my personal zine, my painting website, and my new design site.
The idea will be to put together a zine that is made up of people designing, writing, illustrating a single page about the most recent mistake they have made. I am going to be buying this domain soon. All of my ideas exist in (domain)name only, and it is starting to get upsetting.
All of you will be expected to contribute.
Producers reveal title of new James Bond - Quantum of Solace (awesome)
kunal #2022
QUANTUM OF SOLACE. The title for the upcoming Bond fick. QUANTUM OF SOLACE. Title aside, I can't wait. Mathieu Amalric ("The Diving Bell and the Butterfly") plays the villain.
Flaunt Cover Looks Like Hugh Yorty's Paintings ... Tee hee hee (shady)
kunal #2021
Did you mean to link to that Flaunt cover? I can't tell if you (Frank) are being sarcastic or not. That cover is the visual equivalent of a country-fried steak.
Lil' Wayne is Birdman... Jail-birdman. (shady)
peter #2010
arrested for having all the drugs in the country.
Duane King Judging At This Year's DSVC (sad)
kunal #2003
Of course Trevor is totally up on the DSVC happenings, but I guess we got the same e-mail. Two things: Awesome that DK is judging this year and 2) How not awesome is the really ugly, BP color palette that they employed this year? Sucks nuts.
The Joke is Over (sad)
peter #2002
I wanted to repost this so that I could put this as the headline. I know it is horribly insensitive, but I am waiting to see how long it is before it is used in a major publication.
Joanna Newsom "Ys" Cover (shady)
kunal #1998
For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about. Not terribly similar, but both way too bizarre to be album covers.
Journey "Greatest Hits" ... Kinda Like Joanna Newsom "Ys" Cover Art (shady)
kunal #1996
In some weird world, those two covers exist together. Not exact, but the Ys cover was definitely the first thing that popped into my mind when I saw that.
Mishead Lyrics - Fall Out Boy (funny)
kunal #1994
The tradition continues. More cats than you would expect. This ain't a sea, it's a golf cart, ass face.
Art vs. Commerce (misc)
peter #1991
Blog from the guy who runs Adam&Co. Cool stuff, etc. He also co-runs Lemon, so it is nice that he does not shy away from awesome shit that happens to also be mainstream(er) in his blog.
Nicci Goes to Hollywood (awesome)
kunal #1989
She's back. At least, online. Still fixing things, so some issues may be unavailable.
Photoshopped (funny)
peter #1987
hilarious one panel comic. Maybe someone posted this already? via coudalzzzzzz.
macbook pro getting multi-touch + penryn (news)
peter #1983
This will pretty much seal the deal on the macbook pro being my next computer. also, on my not buying one of frank's 1,300 computers he has--sorry sir.
also glad to be the second person to post today.
HTML5 (sad)
kunal #1972
Actually, it's expected to take several more years to complete. The internet may not even exist at that point. I've got to include comments/.
Bin Laden's braided peacenik son on a mission (funny)
kunal #1967
I'm linking this again because they have changed the title of the article, and it's even more hilarious than before.
html 5.0 (misc)
peter #1965
My limited knowledge of html and web shit tells me that these are going to be some cool changes.
Bin Laden's dreadlocked son on peace mission (news)
kunal #1962
Bears striking resemblance to Jonathan Davis of KoRn.
Former chess champion Bobby Fischer has died in Iceland at the age of 64 (sad)
kunal #1961
Checkmate.
Uhhhhhhh.... (news)
kunal #1960
Trevor. I hope you meant to post to this, and not the link you posted. Nice one.
Philosopher, Designer (awesome)
kunal #1957
Designers are a bunch of gypsies, me included - an essay by Kunal.
Philosopher, Designer. That's what designer's business cards are going to say from now on. Frank, I wouldn't pay attention to anything anyone on the internet says, especially the people in our field, who have decided that public forums, like the countless blogs/community sites on the webtranet should be a platform upon which to further bloat their egos. If you didn't know, a lot of designers are insecure about their status in society, and have decided that as a result they will tout their "big" philosophical ideas and pose "important" questions like, what's the purpose of holding a poster like this in a photograph, what does it communicate? What does this mean about the state of design? What is the link between this trend and the work of John Heartfield? And why oh why are we resorting back to counterless, geometric forms in typography, it's been done before.
I'm not self-deprecating here, I am designer as well, but I think that a few (million) people in the community need to come back down to earth. Go create some spreads and shut up, ya know? So Frank, do whatever you gotta do brotha. Hope no one took offense to this.
Edible (shady)
peter #1951
Notice that on the bag, in that awesome computer age face, it says "edible." Any food/drink that has to label itself as edible is immediately suspect. Word to your mother.
Monkey-Picked Tea (funny)
kunal #1950
Yeah! Just as ridiculous as it sounds. Check out Uncrate's description. Also, Chris' estimation under his 'Musical Matrix' post that 600 pounds is like '3 millions first borns' (?) in the US is almost as good as his estimation that the Hancock building extended over a mile into the sky. Much love.
heller on fairey (misc)
peter #1942
heller talks about the article he posted, which doug in turn posted, now i posted.
Live Action Garfield Comic Strips (shady)
kunal #1934
Yes, it's as bizarre as you think it will be. Perhaps even more.
Macworld is fun! AAPL Stock Tracking on Google Finance (the future)
kunal #1928
This should be fun to watch as well, since we can't stream the video... we can just watch what happens to Apple shares. Weeee! The fun starts at 11 A.M. CST.
I Am So Excited for MacWorld (the future)
kunal #1924
By me. I guess, I just wanted to say that hopefully tomorrow (today) will reveal many things that have been left up to the crazy brains out there, thinking and wondering about what is next. Also, I am messing with the stylesheet. I am considering getting rid of it all together so we look super nerdy. Here's to 2008.
Power-sipping TV a hit at CES (awesome)
kunal #1915
It is nice to see this responsibility from a trusted company like Phillips. At 42" this HDTV Eco TV used as little as 75 watts during a company demo at CES. And yes, even the box is made from recycled material. TV, I have you in my sights.
Beats By Dre (awesome)
kunal #1910
Dre + Monster = headphones. $400 probably accurately priced = definitely too much for me to spend on headphones. What I wouldn't give to listen to the sound on those.
megunica (movie)
peter #1906
trailer for the documentary with blu, who is my best friend that i have never met or spoken to.
Wal-Mart Done F-ed Up (crazy awesome)
kunal #1895
No this isn't the pre-order price only, it's the full listed price. I already bought 1 copy. They will have definitely honor the screw up when it comes to light.
Bishop Allen - Click x 4 video (movie)
kunal #1892
Apparenty, people loving doing this in their videos. Following my Sia post.
Sia - Breath Me (movie)
kunal #1886
The music video for "Breathe Me" makes use of 2,500 Polaroids in flip-animation to reflect a desolate passage of solitude indoors in West London.
'Juno' - Ex-stripper in movie spotlight (crazy awesome)
kunal #1884
The writer of the screenplay for 'Juno' is a very lucky woman. "Not only has her first screenplay been produced -- "Juno" reaches the screen just over two years after she wrote the first draft -- but she says it's virtually untouched from her original vision."
COOKIE PUSS! (funny)
kunal #1873
Cookie Puss is a character created by Carvel in the 1970s as an expansion of its line of ice cream cake characters freshly made and sold only in its stores, which also includes Hug-Me Bear and Fudgie the Whale.
fancy not fancy not existing. (ntih)
peter #1869
My website has been taken. I still own Two Horse Town, which was once to be the name of my zine, but times have changed. Now, Two Horse Town will be the site for my illustration work and I will be buying CatPissLoad.com for my ever impending zine project. I think with a name like cat piss load i can do whatever i want.
Cat Piss Load is something that someone wrote in my yearbook annonomysly(sp) in 7th grade, and the phrase still makes me laugh to this day.
Metallica: Power Metal (crazy awesome)
kunal #1864
I have always loved this logo, and I love this specimen of one of their early business cards.
Gay men no longer able to donate organs in Canada (news)
kunal #1863
Sexually active? Good, that means I can still donate.
Connect360 (kinda cool)
kunal #1856
A bookmark for myself. This program will let me sync my 360 and mactop. Pretty sweet, but it's only a trial version. The full deal is only $20, but factoring in that my external hard drive works as a media source with the box, I don't think this is really worth it.
Mexican Hat, Utah (shady)
kunal #1855
Yes. This is a real place ... believe it or not. Perhaps they could have at least gone with Sombrero, Utah?
Pete, Why Didn't You Tell Me About This? (the future)
kunal #1852
Or did you. You probably did. It's bootiful. I wonder if those spark effects on the phone's buttons when you touch it are video effects or actually happen when you touch them?
Ffffound my own path (ntih)
peter #1850
Doug is up to it again. p.s. Got the poster from the boys, it is in a drawer now, waiting to be framed... sooner rather than later I hope.
Bill Gates' Last Day Video (funny)
kunal #1847
On Gizmodo, it's true, it makes him look awesome. I hate that when I no longer think it's cool to like Steve Jobs, I go back to liking Bill Gates more. Maybe I can finally read that book I bought a long time ago that was written by him. 'The Road Ahead' or something like that.
Official CES 2008 Day(s) (the future)
kunal #1846
I know we'll all be reading Engadget, Gizmodo and such, but we can keep posting here for POI's to share. Yay for technology!
This Just In: Jack Black's Wife Too Cute to be Jack Black's Wife (news)
kunal #1845
And he's impregnated her TWICE now. And what's with his hair? I had to read the rest of the article to confirm that it was even the Jack Black I was thinking of. His wife, Tanya Hayden, is the daughter of jazz great Charlie Hayden, and the sister of Petra Hayden (Decemberists, That Dog).
Black Bling (ntih)
kunal #1832
Limited edition necklace to be produced to commemorate crude oil hitting $100/barrel.
Jobs weak, unemployment soars (news)
kunal #1820
Who's ready for the ride that will be 2008? Money Magazine's Donna Rosato tells you how to hold on to your job in a shaky market in 2008.
American Gladiators (the future)
kunal #1812
Drawing on the power of his ancestors, some copywriter wrote a bio ala Mortal Kombat for this gladiator - Toa.
All the bios are worth checking out, my money is on Wolf.
Dell Crystal Display (the future)
kunal #1809
It is here. Hope they come out with a model w/o the speakers, but I have to say that no matter what, this looks pretty damn cool. It shall be filed under ...
Dual 20" Monitors (kinda cool)
kunal #1808
This is what my desk looks like at work now. Except I don't have the right adapter yet, so one of them is sitting off to the side. So that's what it will look like soon.
The Golden Bible I found (sad)
peter #1803
I found this bible in the woods except it was in much more golden condition. I took it to the angel Moroni and asked how much it was. He couldnt sell it because God had brought it in to showto me, and they had to wait for him to come back...long story short they decided to show it to me, but I was under the impression that it would be worth much more than $150. oh well.
Alexey Pajitnov (awesome)
kunal #1797
The original designer of Tetris, is also the designer for my new favorite game on Xbox Arcade - Hexic.
LG Texting Championship (ntih)
kunal #1795
Any takers? Find a 13-yr old girl and train her for next year.
Merry Christmas Kunal (awesome)
kunal #1794
Douglas, thanks for making this a happy Christmas indeed. Both posters are fantastic, and the UC poster will always have a special place in my heart.
Investing in Foreign Currency (the future)
kunal #1790
The other night, I traded a US $5 bill for a $5 Canadian bill with my friend Claire. Then I had to put the rest of my drinks for the night on my credit card.
Quien Quien (misc)
kunal #1789
Caught this on the Quicktime application. This is probably the correct way to spell his name phonetically, but then again, it just may be his request for a little Spanish flair. I am so good at Call of Duty 4.
Pantone to Web Hex Color Matching (funny)
kunal #1774
I'm posting this so I remember this link later. Also, I searched for OpaqueMenu the other day in Google, and Umbrella Club came up 3rd in the search. Hilarious.
Future Force Warrior (the future)
kunal #1761
Not Halo 3, but the real thing. The Air Warrior uniform is getting pretty close.
Handbell Hero (ntih)
peter #1755
Guitar hero, only on your keyboard, with handbells, and christmas carols.
Chris man is taking every step possible to ruin my life and the lives of the people i love and care about (sad)
peter #1741
First the destruction of umbrella club using only the power of mimes, now a double post with only one post separating... what is the world coming to, my once loyal friend? This is a public letter encouraging you to mend your wayward behaviour and come back towards the light.
Where the wild things are (awesome)
peter #1738
how had i not heard anything about this? i am super pumped about this right now, like, big time.
Pushmepullyou Design (kinda cool)
kunal #1735
Ugly website, but dammit if that penguin logo isn't the cutest.
Kevin Cornell, Illustrator (crazy awesome)
kunal #1734
Randomly stumbled on this; I thought to myself, wow, this guy's work reminds me of 'The Superest'. A colorized version. Then I realized, oh, this is that guy. He's great.
Animated Favicons in Firefox!! (crazy awesome)
kunal #1733
Y'all can't wait 'til tUC has a sweet animated favicon.
The Graphic Avenger (sad)
kunal #1731
I'm glad we have people like this on our side. Oh, PSYCHE. These guys suck and are probably also dorks ... except the dark haired girl. She looks like she knows a trick or two.
Chris Wrecked Umbrella Club (sad)
kunal #1721
Hard. Now the page is going to look like this until I delete the post.
Things I Don't Understand: Part Six Million Billion (the future)
peter #1711
In this article, they "explain" how researchers are using light based quantum circuits to do "simple math." I feel bad that light can now do math better than I can.
this leads me to wonder if light could paint my apartment for me. "Hi, light, I was wondering if you could watch Billy while I run the the grocery store." Does light have a degree in math, or is he/she just naturally gifted? I have more questions that answers.
Hmm, I think I am intersted in a couple Berkshire Hathaway shares... (misc)
kunal #1708
Oh wait, I'm sorry...oh...I didn't realize... THIS IS SO EXPENSIVE.
The Richest Man In The World (awesome)
kunal #1703
Today I received my Radiohead box set. It's awesome.
The 25th Hour (funny)
kunal #1687
I've been at work for 25 hours straight!! I will be leaving here at noon though, most likely.
Oh my Gosh (crazy awesome)
kunal #1685
It's Miranda July. I didn't know she could look like that ... gee whilikers.
Happy Birthday to Me (awesome)
kunal #1680
Trev-dawg, looks like Weezy is releasing 'Tha Carter III' on my b-day. Also, have you noticed the crazy gremlin laugh he has in some of his songs? Check it, off Da Drought III: "Blooded" 3secs in. "Seat Down Low" 2:35secs. You will see.
Who is this? (crazy awesome)
kunal #1678
As I was browsing through a photographer's portfolio, I came upon this gem. Does anyone know who this is? It was in a portfolio section with celebrity shots, so I am assuming she is 'someone.'
I Be Jammin' (ntih)
kunal #1677
3:30 in the a.m. Still at work, jammin' away. I just slammed a cup of coffee and threw the football around, so I think I've caught my second wind.
SHIT ON MY FACE (sad)
kunal #1669
Doug, I wanted to buy/obtain one of those, but never told you how much I loved them, or you, for that matter. Today is a sad day.
Uffie (the future)
kunal #1665
Firey fire firey fire fire fire. Fire. Music not that good though. Good beats, lyrics better spit by Lady Sovereign Check it out on MySpace if you're really that interested.
best stock photo ever (picture)
peter #1663
there is is only one thing this photo could mean, right?
But, Let's Be Fair (misc)
kunal #1656
Don't get too riled up though, Trevor. Yes, there are ignorant Americans, but there are plenty knowledgeable, educated ones as well. Ignorance can be found in any country. We may be a little behind, but that's our limited view point, since our country is very much in the spotlight. It doesn't help, though, when we advertise this on TV. It would help even more, if Jeff Foxworthy wasn't the host.
Trevor, It's nice to hear you quote me (sad)
kunal #1655
I agree about the Jeff Foxworthy point as well. What a clown. He, on national TV, in response to the woman saying "I'm listening to what you're saying, but I only hear what I want to." said "THAT'S JUST CALLED BEING A WOMAN." Yeah. Real smart.
POTUS Schmotus (sad)
kunal #1654
We have more important things to worry about, like, por ejemplo: Why the hell does one of the supposedly best design schools in the nation/world have a website that seems to reject 'design' in every sense of the word. It's impossible to navigate, it's aesthetically appalling, visually confusing and disconnected. Let's talk about that.
robot heckles bill clinton (movie)
peter #1650
i cannot find words to describe how confusing this is.
Speaking of Roman Duszek... (crazy awesome)
kunal #1649
Roman Duszek Warsaw Subway Information System / The Design Process video. Hey guys... THIS MAN TAUGHT US.
Milton 'The' Glaser (awesome)
kunal #1648
Seeing pictures of Young M.G. are almost as awesome as seeing pictures of young Roman Duszek.
Robert Blumenfeld (awesome)
kunal #1642
Pete, did you ever use this? Lindsey has it on her iTunes, here at work, and it's HILARIOUS. And awesome. And I'm going to learn a different accent everyday.
yes, doug (misc)
peter #1638
rent this apartment / workspace and move to chicago. it will be easier to get it here than to springfield. i will quit.
Ultimate Fate of the Universe (the future)
kunal #1630
My take is: if the universe wants to stop existing at any given point, it can and will, instantaneously. So whateva.
So, I take comfort in the fact that the universe bending and loop-de-looping doesn't affect me, one less thing to worry about. The only shape I'm worried about in the universe is the healthy curves of a woman.
Make your career off covers (funny)
kunal #1628
... TOO LITTLE TOO LATE TOOTS. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes did it 11 years ago. Also, Frank, that's Daniel Zender (DJZ) posting, not Danny Gibson. Confusing, yes, because I made the text in the signature so small.
the solar system is bent (news)
peter #1622
read this and try to understand it. if you do understand it, try to understand why it matters. if you understand why it matters, figure out if it has any sort of consequence that will affect me. I am guessing no.
What a Wonderful World (movie)
kunal #1618
One of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies. John Belushi's cafeteria scene while Sam Cooke's 'Wonderful World' plays in the background. Classic.
mooching the shit out of heller (ntih)
peter #1615
to be fair, trevor, i don't know if we ever mooched your books. I, for one, had every intention of doing so, but did not read a single required book for the last two or so years of school. i was too busy BRINGING THE HEAT
Jackson Has That Book (misc)
kunal #1609
He puts his laptop on it when he's at work. I checked it out, it's definitely interesting, probably worth all the hype, but it seems like one of those books people have just to have. Like "Everybody Poops." Check it out tomorrow.
My (Almost) Dream Hardrive (kinda cool)
kunal #1607
A design close to my heart. Funny that they have multiple views for the product shots gallery. Total black out. Too bad it's only USB 2.0.
Alanis Morisette (shady)
kunal #1606
If that is her in that video, props to her being a lot hotter than I remember. Actually, now that I think about it/look at her Wikipedia page, apparently I had no idea WHAT she really looked like. You could show me that picture on her Wiki profile, and I would NEVER NEVER guess that's her.
Travis Millard interview (movie)
peter #1601
this allowed me to geek out some. Nothing is really said in the interview, but I did get to think about how he signed my book in his house.
Jonathan Coulton - Baby Got Back (cover) (awesome)
kunal #1597
The best cover I have ever heard of anything, ever. Folk artist's acoustic cover of Sir-Mix-a-lot's infamous ballad. Doug, I wish your band had covered this.
http://www.hulu.com (misc)
kunal #1571
Hey I don't know if anyone else got this today ;) but I got my invitation!
Hulu (movie)
peter #1567
Just got my invite for the beta testing today. Looks like it is going to be really cool. I am interested to see just how ad heavy the video is going to be. Right now the organization is shit, but I figure that they will fix that when everyone starts complaining that it is hard to navigate the site.
Facebook Magazine (sad)
kunal #1564
It should be renamed to, "Girl waiting for Facials, Bukakke Style" magazine. I've always thought the overused 'young person, shouting with mouth open to look like things are intense and fun at the same time' is the most overused stock photo choice ever and has so many sexual connotations for an old man with a dirty mind like me. Frank, delete it immediately, I did it years ago. Facebook is a bitch and MySpace is a dirty whore.
Girl Owned In Slam Dunk Contest (funny)
kunal #1563
I love slow-motion. Not sad at all, just hilarious.
Chinese menu (funny)
peter #1551
great scans of a horribly translated menu. push thru the first screen, it gets REALLY good.
irregardless (funny)
peter #1550
an excellent case made for the word irregardless. takes it one step further to scientifically prove it is a badass word. (via couda)
Not douglas wilson (ntih)
peter #1540
All of the shore processes & shore development, none of the real Douglas Wilson
Who Killed The Electric Car? (news)
kunal #1538
I don't know. But I will watch this documentary when it comes tomorrow, and find out.
Not Kunal Bhat (sad)
kunal #1537
All of the Comprehensive Textile Solutions, none of the real Kunal Bhat.
Iphysics (movie)
peter #1535
I might jailbreak my ipod just so I can play around with this. it seems like it would be a whole lot of fun. a whole lot of funf funff ufnfnf
SiD? (misc)
peter #1529
I am pretty sure that is a picture that rank Norton took. Or maybe Daniel. One of them...
Also, everyone should join Weewar stat. it is probably the best thing that has happened to me ever. That is a lie. But it is fun.
The Greatest Entertainer Alive (crazy awesome)
kunal #1528
I wish I could be as good at anything now as Michael Jackson was when he was a kid.
Art Competition! (news)
kunal #1527
I'd like to remind y'all that the invitation to create a logo for the Club is still very much open.
Rapper Pimp C found dead in hotel (sad)
kunal #1524
Right off the wire. UGK rapper found dead? Cause Unknown. Noooooooooo.
Home Sweet Home (picture)
kunal #1516
Doug, your poster is pretty good, but it should have gone more in this direction...
Pete, You have to spell the company name correctly first before you can apply for the position (misc)
kunal #1515
I just checked out "Wieden + Kennedy's" application process, and it looks like Colin Wright came up with the concept. Just check off every item on that list. Easy peezy.
The Grass Is Always Greener on the Other Side of the Fence (misc)
kunal #1514
Frank man... I hear ya. True for anything, ever. Always.
I Am Guilty of "New(er) Type" (picture)
kunal #1513
... and that Andrei Robu poster is hot like fire.
weiden kennedy is seeking (ntih)
peter #1508
um... everyone get off your ass and apply in the next ten minutes. I am going to redo my website tonite in order to do so... just came a little.
tiny showcase tonite (the future)
peter #1506
7:30 EST there is a lunar calender going up on TS. It appears that it will be letterpressed and silkscreened and most likely really cool. heads up. seven up.
The Latest Bigfoot Sighting (shady)
kunal #1499
I don't know why I decided to pick up on this story, but here it is...
Stupid Text Message (misc)
kunal #1497
Unintelligible, yes. Grimly efficienct? Double yes. Although, while the "lol" may save a lot of time, it's still describing the original action, which is too much information. A simple "ha" is just as, if not more, informative, faithful to the original sound (onomatopoeia, anyone?), and uses one less character. But regardless, he/she is not really following through with the "thanks" which could have been written as "thnx". And let's talk about redundancy? "Gmail email?" Please.
Doog's Field Notes Project (sad)
kunal #1482
I am really, really, really disappointed that not one of your students thought to leave the pages blank, which would have been the best. Unless someone did that and I a) missed it, or b) you didn't photograph it.
new best spread (awesome)
peter #1470
this is my new vote for best spread in the photoset. it rocks my socks.
also, frank, you have no idea how much we watched that in the loft. enough that we found the clip and downloaded it so we could watch it whenever we wanted.
hand type in doug's class (misc)
peter #1468
Doug- I thought you were going to talk to them about hand type. The new lesson plan should just consist of a short statement. "If it is something that you would have put on a notebook in 8th grade and passed around with your girlfriends, no one wants to see it because it makes their eyes bleed." Also, the linotype bus is awesome big time.
Daft Punk Costume (misc)
kunal #1461
Actually something I suggested to Matt and Kyle for their team/roommate costume this year, but it didn't happen.
If (misc)
peter #1435
I just watched this movie for the first time last weekend. I have it as iPod MP4 if anyone wants it. Really good in an odd way. Also has the strangest pacing of any movie ever, but it somehow works.
Scientists to exterminate Rat Island residents (news)
kunal #1426
Geez. The assault on the rats of 6,871-acre Rat Island could begin as early as next October. The plan -- which involves the use of a blood thinner that will cause the rodents to bleed to death -- still must be reviewed and sent out for public comment.
Nicole Lapin - Holiday Gifts, Gadgets (crazy awesome)
kunal #1425
I will watch anything this woman is in.
Overnight shift to be classified as 'probable' cancer cause (sad)
kunal #1424
I wonder if this effects us...?
Douglas Wilson strikes back return of the phantom jedi menacing clone hope (ntih)
peter #1423
Doug is on Pica+Pixel yesternite. Mooove over cowboy. Doug, if you do not capitalize on this now so that I can soon get press by association then I don't even know what.
Sasha Barr (misc)
kunal #1422
If Sasha is a girl, then this is Frank's female graphic design equivalent. Wowzers.
the devil (crazy awesome)
peter #1416
lives inside my ass. oh the havoc being unleashed on my toxin filled system. there is no cure for ass faucet.
EFF Nails Comcast, Shows You How to Bust Your ISP, Too (news)
kunal #1415
More on this. Frank, you will have to talk to London if you want to work on 2012. ;0
For Trevor, Hollertronix Vols 3,4,7 (so awesome)
kunal #1408
Trevor, I came through like the true Road Dog that I am. Now I need you to do me a tit for a tat for a tit. Can you see if Kid Sister EPs 'Control' and 'Pro Nails' are on the torrents? Thanks son. Pete - were you outside of the Whirlaway last night around 1:30? I think I may have seen you when I was coming home from work.
hungover (news)
peter #1407
last nite after i made that shirt, i did not eat dinner and then i drank all the beer and whiskey in the entire world. ask anyone. there isn't any left.
Ninja Parade Slips Through Town Unnoticed Once Again (movie)
kunal #1405
Hilarious title, hilarious video.
50 Cent CNN Home Article (funny)
kunal #1403
The story highlights listed at top are funny. Or at least I think they are out of context.
Still At Work, and All I want to do is (ntih)
kunal #1400
Play this, but I haven't even been able to open it. I really need to wash my jeans, I think that's what is smelling around me.
New Shirt (shady)
peter #1399
Two in a week! This one is a different take on what I have been doing. From my favorite lyrics from a Songs: Ohia song "Never said it, come home" There is a three color (leaves, trees, house) version in the future, but tonite I had limited time betwixt this and working on my umbrella club logos.
BOOTS! (misc)
peter #1392
Trevor-
new task is to find me some awesome boots I can wear in the snow, can tuck the bottom of my pantaloons into, and are comfy. Priced up to $150, but preferable $100-$125. Begin search at your convenience.
also, it would be good if you could find them before Sunday, which is said to be our impending snowstorm.
boom stick (ntih)
kunal #1386
Yesterday, at work, a mysterious object shattered the outside pane of glass on our building, up on the mezzanine where Chris and I work. This was the culprit.
Never Give-Up, Never Surrender (misc)
kunal #1384
Make sure to always include http:// in front of the address, otherwise it messes things up like that and adds the active domain in front of it. Peace.
Greenwich Mean Time (news)
kunal #1378
If anyone is wondering why the days seemed to be messed up (and they are), it's because the system is on GMT. I have to offset it. No problem.
M.I.A. - Jimmy video (crazy awesome)
kunal #1377
Great song. M.I.A. also blows my mind. If I had more minds, she would blow all of them. I hope that doesn't sound too dirty.
Mind-Blowing Group of People (the future)
kunal #1376
Truman Capote, Rolling Stones, Andy Warhol all in the same room? I wish I knew then, what I know now. I wish I knew what that meant. Which means, this will be filed under 'The Future'.
Andy Warhol on Japanese TV (awesome)
kunal #1375
...selling TDK tape. Check out the other Andy Warhol clips on YouTube. I'm going to post one (1) more.
Workin' Late (ntih)
kunal #1370
Yes, it's true. I stayed until 2 a.m. last night, so I didn't have time to fix Link/tUC. I have a good idea now that I want to implement this weekend. If I announce it now, then it will give everyone more time to do it. I want everyone who is in the club to create a logo for tUC and then send it to me. Then I am going to have them load randomly. Do what you gotta do.
What I did with my 8 hours off (misc)
peter #1366
New Shirt! Also, Kunal worked later than I did tonite. I am going to optimistically predict the dawn of a new era. Hope.
No-Way Jose! (news)
kunal #1354
Security compromised. So if you guys want to know how to post, just ask me. Until then, it's off-limits, because there have been some weird posts. I guess that's what I get for keeping an open form on the main domain page. Anyway, it's probably ok that you guys don't post for a bit, I am going to tool around with the site. Just relax, and enjoy the holidays.
speakers for kunal (misc)
peter #1344
trevor, keep up. Kunal- wooden speakers without having to build them yourself. Multiple finishes? You betcha.
also, 3:06am, still at work.
Megabus'n It Home (awesome)
kunal #1343
Late night at work. I can't wait to sleep all the way to STL tomorrow morning.
Good Design on Ffffound? (Amendment) (picture)
kunal #1333
Whoops, hit the 'Go' button too quickly. I also needed to say, here is an example of a nice design, but seemingly no concept (unless I am totally missing it.) If only the two could be married. (NPI - no pun intended).
The Original Pancake House (pretty awesome)
kunal #1332
Pete, apparently one of these opened in The Valley. I want to try the 'Tahitian Maiden's Dream,' although my understanding of what that was is slightly different... yet eerily similar.
Good Design on FFFFOUND? (picture)
kunal #1331
Omnivorous has a card like that made for Lucky 13 Films. This one is better typographically, since it's not splitting the scales of justice, and the information is present on both sides (you can see a hint of the blue from the other side through the card).
good design on found (awesome)
peter #1329
while i do agree with your post earlier, doug, this is some great design on ffffound. Maybe not great design, great concept at least. Should have had the cards printed on both sides identical, so when the card is split, you still have all the information too. But still... check it.
its so bad (picture)
peter #1328
trevor-
I drew this a few weeks ago on a notepad at work when I was thinking of you. Someday it will be a tshirt. If you cannot tell what that is, it is a power glove, and that shit coming out of it is the cord.
Update: 3:10am and I am still at work. I arrived at 8:50am.
Ffffound turning into the new Deviant Art? (sad)
kunal #1327
Seems like it.This picture makes me angry, but the fact that 5 people saved it makes me even angrier. Unless that's REALLY HIS SPIRIT floating away from him, and it was captured on film in an uprecedented documentary breakthrough, then it's lying to my face, and I hate it, which I do.
Basking Shark (picture)
kunal #1322
What if you accidentally swam into that sharks mouth? I would be so mad.
I hate everything about this guy's portfolio (sad)
kunal #1312
...except for the work. If you are going to look at this website, make your window small, so as to save your eyes. Some people should not be allowed ot take Intro to Flash Animation.
U.S. Labor Laws (sad)
kunal #1305
I can't believe this is the second time I am posting this. Pete, you should hire Richard E. Finneran, Esq. or Kevin Donald Schopp, Esq. Or hire both.
work (sad)
peter #1304
I worked for 81.50 hours last week. My art director just asked if I could "stay late tonite" which has never been asked before. If I worked for 80+ hours last week, and no one said "can you stay late?" what does this mean?
The Slowskys - Comcast (sad)
kunal #1303
I think our office is the home of the Slowskys. I'm glad Comcast made a website about slow internet out of Flash. It's taking me close to 10 minutes to load this website.
Amelia Earhart / Steve Fossett (sad)
kunal #1300
Born - Missing - Presumed Dead. When will it be added to Steve Fosset's bio? Only a matter of time.
i'm rich bitch (crazy awesome)
kunal #1296
Kunal thanks for the book link, it was a nice reminder this morning that my Sutnar book continues to increase in value.
Modernism 101 - Rare Graphic Design Books Amazon seller (kinda cool)
kunal #1295
The Westvaco Inspirations books are off-da-hook. Someone buy one of these books so I can see if this seller is for real or not.
new t shirt (picture)
peter #1294
math, tshirts, hand-lettering, something that has nothing to do with motorola... everything i could ever want to do at 1am on a Sunday.
we should have an "I did this" category. I don't make much anymore, but it would make it easier for us to know when Doug gets more and more press, and then eventually becomes so famous that he is in a movie directed by Spike Lee, and at this point Doug is so big that they just call it a 'Doug Wilson Joint' and then Spike Lee probably kills himself because of it and he is sad, but then it is okay because Doug goes on to direct and star in a movie about the life of Spike Lee, which leads to a similar movie about Nick Canon called 'Wild'n Out: The True Story of Nick Canon, starring Doug Wilson' and then he (doug) wins like 5 oscars for it, including best original score, which is funny, because the entire score was just Doug humming 'O Holy Night' for like 3 hours, but he wins it anyway, and then he (doug, again) goes to some crazy after party where he ends up doing coke off of some hooker who has like four kinds of AIDS and three kinds of HIV and then Doug gets all of them, but is immune, and his blood becomes the super anti-aids drug, and everyone just drinks it all the time so they can't get ass AIDS anymore, but then they drink all his blood and Doug dies, but it is the greatest story of sacrifice known to man.
I am totally kidding, there will never be a movie about Nick Canon. But not kidding about the "I did this" category, that part is true.
Rita DelVecchio (funny)
kunal #1287
Trevor, Frank, that video reminds of the character Cheri Oteri plays on SNL. Except it is funnier when it's a weird dude dressed as a woman, on a YouTube video. Funnier, and more weird.
Levi's 'Dangerous Liaison' (crazy awesome)
kunal #1283
Utterly fantastic commercial for Levis jeans, done by Wanda Productions.
New Splash page for trevor's personal website (the future)
kunal #1282
Trevor, we need to change your splash page to this.
Plane Re-Routed After Couple Tries to Join 'Mile-High Club' (sad)
kunal #1277
How you gonna be hatin'?
Trevor, I Knew (news)
kunal #1272
Mushmouth was the name of a character on the Fat Albert cartoon show. Anyway, I think we should add my definition to Urban Dictionary because that's what UD is all about. Vernacular. Urbacular.
avi converter (awesome)
peter #1266
i have been looking for a free software fix for converting my avi's to ipod for so long and now i have found it. buried deep in an engadget comment thread. this will be priceless i hope.
Trevor Those Speakers Look Awesome... (the future)
kunal #1261
... and I've already built a subwoofer enclosure before. Actually, I really like these, I will buy them. I'm totally into wood enclosures now. Totally slick dude. You're like my personal shopper.
Touché Trevor (sad)
kunal #1253
Bravo. I totally forgot about that picture. That picture makes me want to never drink again.
BFF (funny)
kunal #1252
Some things were never meant to live, yet they often stick around to haunt us forever. Kunal, make sure to save this one to, maybe one day you can get it autographed by your snuggle buddy!
My new Laptop (Will LOok Like this) (ntih)
kunal #1251
Oh man that's cool. By the way, WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT PICTURE OF Pete and Colin and Dusty!?!? That is so funny. I totally saved that to my computer, so it can always live. You talk about negative popeye arm...I got a negative boner.
Also, Trevor, when were you on the cover of Blender magazine? Or is that Photoshop magic?
The Only thing i fear is god and weddings (picture)
kunal #1247
That's a Lil' Wayne line. I love Lil' Wayne, but this picture is re-donk-you-luss, For Trevor.
$1M Coding Prize (the future)
kunal #1240
Hey guys, when I have my cool million, I'm not talking to any of you ever again. I'm going to replace my mouth with a margarita-dispensing machine.
GHOOOOSTS! (shady)
kunal #1236
Whoa, what is that blue thing on the video? Ghosts? Angels (as one woman suggests)? A plastic bag? Old Indian-burial ground spirits? You be the judge.
Harry Potter Spells - Lorem Ipsum Substitute (news)
kunal #1223
I am going to build a quick generator for "Harry Potter Spells List" lorem ipsum substitution. I poked around on the net to see if it already existed, I couldn't right away, but regardless I think I will start using that instead.
Accio deletrius expelliarmus.
Danny (news)
peter #1221
If I ever move to KC, I think that I would like to sleep under a table in your clubhouse if that is okay. Sometimes you can come under the table too, we will cuddle and cry a little. I will pay rent in tears and art.
Roger Ebert - Freddy Got Fingered review (funny)
kunal #1218
This is the funniest movie review I have ever read. Ever.
360 downloadable games (awesome)
peter #1215
x box keeps giving me more and more reasons to be lured in big time.
Eerily similar to my final photo 1 project (crazy awesome)
kunal #1213
No words, I'll have to do a side-by-side comparison of the photo I took of Mike and this one.
The Original, 'Go as a klan member for halloween' (funny)
kunal #1212
A tradition rooted in history.
If someone saw Pete's drawings and said, 'I want to look like that' (funny)
kunal #1211
Or does this remind me more of one of my drawings? I can't remember because its been so long since I've done anything with a pen other than fill out cab vouchers.
Trevor's Next Halloween Costume (the future)
kunal #1210
Or dress like this all the time. I'm sorry to keep posting from here, THIS SITE IS FUCKING AWESOME.
Square America, Thanks Pete (picture)
kunal #1209
What a cool site. But check out this link to the photobooth shots. People used to be so weird looking. I am surprised anyone reproduced successfully back then.
vernacular snapshots (misc)
peter #1208
not sure you can even say that, but that is what the website says. via ffffound
Gizmodo Video Review of Optimus Maximus Keyboard (movie)
kunal #1207
Interesting. Wish it wasn't so expensive.
Zune Ad... (funny)
kunal #1206
...but that's not the real reason I am posting this. Check out the hilarious Mac-Windows battle that erupts b/w cforcalvin and GChadB a couple posts down.
MG Thursday (misc)
peter #1205
anyone interested in going to this show? It is at 9:00, so I think I might be able to go actually. By anyone, I mean Chicago, because, well, DJG, Trevor, and Doug don't live here. And Frank is out of town, so really just kunal and chris. I guess I could have just called.
Dethklok guitar tabs (the future)
kunal #1203
Why I need to bring my guitars here after Thanksgiving.
Instructables: Build your own steampunk chicken-walker (ntih)
kunal #1202
Cool invention, too bad he's so weird looking.
Constraint City (sad)
kunal #1201
Yay! Weird conceptual art takes it to a whole new level with a vest that gets tighter on the body as you near WiFi hotspots and signal strength gets ... stronger. ...
...
... yay!
FRÄCK (kinda cool)
kunal #1200
Slidey menu. This guys work is kinda cool, I found it from a post on a manystuff from a couple days ago. Work is ok, but I just LOVE that 'Comba' poster so much. Cream color is awesome.
Also he shares my love of making anything impossible to read by using tiny text without proper contrast to the background color.
Kunal (sad)
peter #1198
In response to your question of "what it is," I am still at work. I will be at work after last call. I cannot get a drink tonight. Or any other night. I might buy a ticket for the Mountain Goats on Thursday and not even go, just so I have an excuse to not be here (see link)
doug- old printers shit (misc)
peter #1191
some of this dark room equipment might interest a few of you, especially doug. not sure how much he is actually going to want for any of it, but the darkroom enlargers look like they would be super bad ass to have
Car, Bike, or Bus (so awesome)
peter #1189
Awesome photo/infographic for Munster, Germany about the amount of space needed for the same number of people to commute. Via the Post Family
photoshop magic (movie)
peter #1188
via collegehumor. very impressive quick photoshop video on what to do if you have a fat girlfriend who takes bare assed pictures of herself.
busted tees (ntih)
peter #1186
if i were to draw a graph of how hot the busted tees models are/were over time, it would be approaching infinity. if they get any more attractive, they are going to have to ask me to start modeling for them.
VVVV - Trevor check it out (misc)
kunal #1180
vvvv is a toolkit for real time video synthesis.
Doug that sounds fantastic. I am looking to you as resource to maybe give me some straight-to-the-point leads on how to get over there to a) work, b) educate myself, or c) live there. Thanks, let me know. I'll hit you up via e-mail as well.
Frankie Goes to Springfield (misc)
kunal #1175
From Chicago to Springfield. A map of Frank's journey. Safe travels buddy.
British Passport (the future)
kunal #1174
RFID? Awesome. Visa-free access to 128 countries? Fantastic.
Adding to the list of reasons why I want to be part of the European Union, and live in the U.K., the burgundy and gold British passport is pretty sweet, if you ask me. Now that I think of it, there are few things in the U.S. that can't be found in a better form in the U.K. Most of the music I listen to hails from there, they celebrate tea, they are more environmentally-conscious, their education system is better, EU funds support/finance infrastructure development, their currency is stronger, they were the bad-guys in Pirates of the Carribean 1,2, and 3. What's not to like? Does anyone else share this desire to move up and out, if not at least for a short while. Thoughts. Doug, I am interested in your perspective, being the world-traveller that you are. Things on the other side are worth experiencing for at least a little bit, aren't they? This started as a post about the passport, but has turned into an outlet for my budding curiosity and desire. Maybe I should start a blog I can whaa-whaa on.
PHP 5.2.5 Released (the future)
kunal #1173
This may be old news to you guys, but this latest version of PHP, available IMMEDIATELY, has fixed possible triggering of buffer overflows inside glibc implementations of the fnmatch(), setlocale() and glob() functions!!!
John Maeda Edition REEBOKS (ntih)
kunal #1172
My next shoe purchase. Programming code scribbled on the inside? My cup of tea. Limited edition? Call it, kunal-buying-it-edition.
'Awesome' (news)
kunal #1155
Are you using Safari? b/c then Leopard is awesome, for including a spell check feature in Safari 3. Unfortunately, they lose awesome-points because Firefox, a superior browser, has had it for the previous 2 releases. Or maybe forever, I don't know, but that's as far as I can remember.
But you did mispell 'awesome.' ;) Much love son.
Northface Jacket (awesome)
kunal #1152
Trevor, that one you posted is fine and all, but style comes at a price, and I mean more than just the cost.
That softshell won't be able to keep the ice-knives that fly through the air out. Check out this Quanticon Triclimate jacket that I am probably going to get. I'm not sure yet, because I might want/need something longer.
Loose Lips Sink Ships (kinda cool)
kunal #1141
Another version of that old war-time poster. Simple, nice.
Me Poster This Like (awesome)
kunal #1140
Yoda. This poster is sweet. I wish I could claim to drink as much tea as I once used to, but alas. And of course, I hope that gold frame comes with it.
Autostereograms (Magic Eyes) (awesome)
kunal #1125
The brain is crazy. Remember these? I think I'm going to get a headache after doing magic eyes on my computer monitor.
OpaqueBar (misc)
kunal #1115
Lose the semi-transparent menu-bar in Leopard, trade it in for a smooth, solid bar of legibility.
Ars Technica Review of Leopard's New Look (misc)
kunal #1114
Good, in-depth article with links and references to even MORE in-depth articles scrutinizing the updated features and elements of 10.5.
zune tattoo guy (ntih)
peter #1110
he is changing his name. how did i not hear about this until now. also, omg.
FireBug (misc)
kunal #1107
[for Frank] Have you checked this out b4? The ilovetypography blog guy highly recommended it. I will check it out when I get home. I might have to start bringing my laptop to work.
Most Badass Watch Ever (the future)
kunal #1099
I am going to buy this watch, travel back in time, bet on the Cardinals winning the World Series in 2006 and, come back to the present day and re-buy the watch, when I actually have the money to afford this $59,000 piece of work. I am going to add a Time Travel category.
The Chicago Spire (pretty awesome)
kunal #1096
Nice collateral!! Designers? Third Eye Design. Third Eye Blind? Semi-Charmed-kind-of-life?
Luckily (sad)
peter #1095
I work for 18 hours a day and have no time to read all of U.C. and less time to post. On top of that, I am going on vacation Thursday and won't have the internet.
How to pick up girls at a museum. (funny)
peter #1088
This is all audio, so listen while you work. Then go to the museum to pick up girls. Wait, DJG=Married Doug=Married Chris=Girlfriend Kunal=Girlfriend Trevor=the gayness... it is up to me and you, Frank.
Tyra Banks Show - "Discovering" "Yourself", Lady Style (crazy awesome)
kunal #1087
A glimpse of Tyra Banks’ hypnotic show devoted exclusively to the vagina. The show, titled “What’s Up Down There?" P.S. Dr. Debbie is hot.
DJG Print Mag (awesome)
peter #1083
I browsed through belatedly last nite. Danny- you have had more pieces in print over the past 5 years than I have even done, I am pretty sure. Amazing and congrats. Douglas- I did not get time to see the coudal article, but if i am here till 1 again I will steal it off someone's desk again and find your box(es) in the pages. Sticky sweet.
wi-fire (misc)
peter #1080
man, when i was rigging up that usb dongle to a makeshift antenna, i could have just spent like $30 more for one of these bad boys and dominated everyones internet connection.
Following the gPhone: Google's Mobile Phone (news)
kunal #1074
Google's release of a phone is invevitable. The speculation is no different. Let's follow the ongoing internet buzz.
Internet Flashback: The Dancing Baby (funny)
kunal #1071
The internet used to be a weird place. Not that it isn't now, but the fact that this used to be the 'weirdest' thing on the internet shows how far we've come.
Sony Carrying Case LCS-TWA/T (crazy awesome)
kunal #1069
Sony wasn't thinking when they named this. No, really.
Umbrella From Lord of the Rings (sad)
kunal #1066
I was going to buy this, but then I found out that it glows when its going to rain, not when Orcs and Goblins are near.
India In the News! (news)
kunal #1064
A new feature here on tUC: India is a big country, some would even qualify it as a 'sub-continent' because it can't be part of Asia can it, because Asians all look the same and Indians and Japanese people don't really have the same quality hair? Should there even be a question mark after that?
Anyway, this first installment is a link to a story about a magical spider girl, who has a lot of limbs. Unfortunately, she can't climb any walls, but IS horribly disfigured. Don't drink the water.
Optimus Maximus Keyboard (sad)
kunal #1050
It's finally available, and as expected, completely unreasonably priced. So it's like it's still unavailable.
The Superest Update - Fun Uncle Stu (picture)
kunal #1046
Yes, I like this one a lot. Someone do one of DJG. Fun Uncle DJG.
I never thought there would be two (2) posts about The Adventures of Baron Munchausen on here. Apparently, Pete took care of that.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (misc)
peter #1043
For anyone with an intel mac / bootcamp / parallels or whatever. This is available for instant viewing on netflix. too bad I cannot watch it.
The Post Family (misc)
peter #1042
A new design collective up in Chicago. Frank, that guy I was telling you about last night is part of it. They are having an open house this weekend that would be cool to go to, if I was going to be in town. I encourage the Chicagoans to hit it.
Marit Bergman (awesome)
kunal #1038
My new favorite. I just purchased 'I Think It's a Rainbow' from iTunes.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (misc)
kunal #1030
Who has seen this movie? I have it's hilarious/whimsical.
Michael Gross (picture)
peter #1029
Someone at work just pointed out how much I look like the dad from family ties. So incredibly true. With and without the beard, he might be my real dad.
so funny (movie)
peter #1017
made me almost glad i came into work today. via joe mathlete's great american blog.
Fannypack (awesome)
kunal #1013
For Trevor. Yo son, find some of this on the 'ol torrentstream. NYC afro-american beat-double dutch chant-technolectro DJ group with original mixes. None of that chop'n'screw cop-outtery.
Apparently all their 'official' websites don't exist, so I had to link their Wikipedia article.
Paul Warfield Tibbets, Jr. (news)
kunal #1011
At 92 years old, the brigadier general who piloted the Enola Gay during it's WWII mission to drop 'Little Boy' on Hiroshima, has died.
On The Train (the future)
kunal #1010
This morning I was on the train and got in the car with Securitas officers and their German Shepherds. Reminds me of something ... hmm ... what is it?
Maxim's #1 News Anchor, On YouTube (the future)
kunal #999
Apparently she has quite a following because of HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE IS. A news anchor. The music in this video is hilarious, but it's a montage (See? I know some French) of her news reports. I AM MOVING TO FRANCE.
Maxim Thing Again (funny)
kunal #998
I hit send too fast. #1 on their list IS FANTASTIC. #2 EVEN BETTER. You decide. Also read the caption under #1, it's hee-larious.
'Dog' Bounty Hunter Spews 'N-word' (movie)
kunal #995
The conversation though, is the epitome of irony. You won't know just how much until you hear the end of the news brief.
movie quiz (misc)
peter #991
i got a 7 out of 9. Well, a 7 out of 7 because I didn't answer for 10 commandments, because i have never seen it. Here is a commandment: suck it.
Next gen wireless (the future)
peter #989
Not only will there be no wires, but we will show off that fact by making everything float as if we were in space.
Gun Mug (sad)
kunal #987
I knew I should have ordered these when I first saw them. Now it's sold out, and I'm S.O.L. :(
Maddox - iPhone Review (funny)
kunal #984
Oh man this article had me on the floor, crying, and laughing and rolling. ROFL perhaps? I love Maddox. I love Apple as well, but it's so hard not to laugh at his review. A true sign of a comedic genius is getting me to laugh at something and find the humor in a situation which I might not totally agree with.
get this frank (awesome)
peter #983
this appears to be a badass alternative for the iphone earbuds. displays numbers, et al.
S.F. Cancels Halloween Street Party (news)
kunal #981
"I'm disappointed my message is one of, 'Please don't come.'"
Book Cover Blog (awesome)
kunal #979
In the vain of Sleevage...a blog I've gone to for a while, so I'm guessing at least a couple you have seen this as well. It's also the first result when searching for 'book covers' in Google.
someone is gay (picture)
peter #975
sharipova (sp) is so hot that it took me about 15 seconds to figure out what the point of this picture was. but it is funny hard.
sleevage (kinda cool)
peter #973
a nice cover art blog / archive. maybe it was already posted. i care about so little these days.
best stock photo ever (picture)
peter #969
tell me how many projects this could possibly be used on. This might be the most specific thing I have ever seen from any stock photography. Honestly... I don't even know what to say.
kelly lynn (awesome)
peter #968
i think that someone needs to buy at least one of these pieces. and then if you get tired of it, you can give it to me if you feel like it.
IPv6 (the future)
kunal #967
We're going to run out of IP addresses by 2010. Don't worry though, IPv6 will create "340 trillion trillion trillion separate addresses."
hulu (misc)
peter #957
this has the potential to be very cool, you can sign up to beta test right now. I did, so I hope I get an invite soon. love pete.
Apparently This Still Happens (crazy awesome)
kunal #956
'A U.S. destroyer has entered Somali territorial waters in pursuit of a Japanese-owned ship loaded with benzene that was hijacked by pirates over the weekend, military officials said Monday."
Drinking stories that put yours to shame (awesome)
kunal #913
For the weekend. CNN.com feature. The first story is so decadent/extravagent.
Russian GPS (news)
peter #911
Even though they just launched the sattelite (sp) in the picture, everything that happens in Russia always looks like it happened 20 years ago. It must be the lighting...
new desk (1319 S. State) (news)
peter #903
at my new desk now. down the street from the boys where everything smells like paint and every day it is lonely.
tiny showcase (ntih)
peter #883
i bought this print last nite at around 4 am. luckily i still think it is good. this girls stuff is very cool.
Protestor Gives Condie Rice 'The Bloody Hand' (awesome)
kunal #881
Watching protestors get the boot from a civil, organized gathering is my guilty pleasure. The first lady to get pulled out of her chair should have yelled 'Don't Tase Me Bro!'
Facebook (sad)
kunal #880
... Blows my mind so hard that I apparently couldn't construct a simple sentence correctly (see previous post).
Facebook, Microsoft's new young bride (sad)
kunal #879
Watching a simple PHP program, started by college kids, start from the ground-level to being bought by Microsoft makes me really blows my mind.
Operation Midnight Climax (the future)
kunal #876
Real CIA operation, real hilarious. Also, the CIA giving LSD to unknowing victims after being coerced to attend brothels, while their 'sessions' are being viewed through a one-way mirror, all in the name of finding a mind-control interrogation technique is so awesome it blows my mind. Bring it back, I say, to THE FUTURE.
Sleeptracker Pro Watch (pretty awesome)
kunal #864
The watch watches how you sleep, and wakes you up at a moment that its sensors suggest is ideal.
Gmail continues badass-ness (pretty awesome)
peter #855
I have now set up my gmail to handle everything and send mail from fancynotfancy and everything else ever in preparation for having this set up on my ipod in february. Frank, however, can do it right now. haterade. still at work. 1:14
it's a date (crazy awesome)
peter #853
chicago boys- we will be watching the hell out of the colts v. pats game. I expect all other boys to be doing the same, because it will be revolutionary, like the war, only with fewer implications regarding slavery and industrialization, and more implications regarding an offensive bonanza. i don't want to be at work...
Japanese Anti Rape/Mugging Dress Transforms Into Vending Machine Disguise (funny)
kunal #842
"We were under the impression that Japan was so awesome crime didn't exist there."
Elvis Costello (awesome)
peter #834
I just bought the iTunes Exclusive thing for him & it is amazing. It has reminded me how much I love just about everything he has ever done.
B2UP Gum - Japanese Breast-Enhancing Chewing Gum (funny)
kunal #833
BAH!! Maybe if they all concentrated really hard at the same time! My favorite testimonial is the one that says "My wife loves that cream!"
Croucher Brewing (misc)
kunal #832
These are the guys offering the reward. I kinda want to order a sampler pak from them. I wonder if they will ship it all the way out here? It will cost a lot probably. Is anyone going to NZ soon?
Free Beer Forever (awesome)
kunal #831
Locating a stolen laptop will bring you a handsome reward of free beer for life. Who wants to go to New Zealand?
Musicality Blog - In Rainbows (funny)
kunal #827
Read the paragraph immediately preceding the picture of the girls drinking out of beersteins. Has anyone else noticed this as well? Also, that picture is awesome, I'm going to save it.
Wikimedia PSA (movie)
kunal #826
Wikimedia's Jimmy Wales gives a PSA on the importance of 'free knowledge' in developing countries. Also, LOOK HOW CRAZY THIS GUY IS. Watch this weird video.
Comcast Blocking BitTorrent (sad)
kunal #823
I might have to pull a stunt like that 75-year old woman who smashed Comcast's callcenters lobby with a hammer.
nyc taxi logo (sad)
peter #821
i really hope that things continue to be branded horribly so in just a few years the general public is convinced that graphic design does not exist.
Hyde Park House (the future)
kunal #816
Tim O'Hara, a designer we contract from time to time, and a total bad-ass, has shared pictures of his Hyde Park home that he's been rebuilding and designing for the past 6+ years. Amazing attention to detail and clean lines transformed this building, originally built for the World's Fair, into a modern 3-story home that's getting attention from publications such as Dwell and Chicago magazine.
Animal Names That Should Be People Nicknames (so awesome)
kunal #812
I wish I had a friend I could call this.
Gray Langur (crazy awesome)
kunal #811
By the way, this is the monkey that Indian authorities are using to battle the macaques monkeys.
Dumbo Octopus (pretty awesome)
kunal #810
I saw a clip of this on 'Blue Planet' on the Discovery Channel yesterday. It really looks like Dumbo AND it sails through the depths of the ocean with it's ears.
Deputy Mayor vs. Wild (shady)
kunal #809
Do NOT eff with the monkeys in India. They will kill you. Literally.
More Japanese Gameshows - Mushroom Torture (crazy awesome)
kunal #797
Watching this helped me to visualize so many of my fantasies.
Portal game (misc)
kunal #781
Yeah, Pete, Pty was telling Chris about it. It sounds pretty cool, comes for Xbox 360 in the budled pack of Half-Life and TF2. If I can buy it standalone via download, I will.
Video Games (the future)
peter #780
So cool that technology finally allows games to move in a physics direction. Both these games look so bad ass. I do hope they have some sort of graphics overlayed on the first one though, it would get a little boring eventually, but I guess it might be necessary.
An awesome, simple idea (so awesome)
peter #779
I love when people do things like this. Why has this not been done before? A cheap, simple way to use stuff you already own. I just wish it would have come out before I gave away my old computer(s).
Man Builds $30,000 Jumbo Jet Simulator in his Bedroom (news)
kunal #777
Graphic Designer builds jet simulator in his UK home; can no longer afford Rapidograph refills.
funny concept (ntih)
peter #774
I think. Or it could be that I have been at work for the last 16 hours. Who knows at this point. Pour one out for me. Trevor, sorry I couldn't meet you at the train station... tomorrow drinking will commence.
josh keyes (awesome)
peter #772
scroll down for a look inside his studio. bad ass. also, this blog is bad ass too.
creepy street view (shady)
peter #771
this website is called "Street View Hotties," it is taking way too long to load at work. Frank- as the resident at-home bachelor, check it out stat and give us a status report. Creepy-scary or Creepy-awesome?
QVC - I Use My Dell For Porno! (crazy awesome)
kunal #767
Randy played a hilarious joke on these fools. Really funny, listen to the dialogue carefully.
Scary/Hilarious Facial Flex device on QVC (movie)
kunal #765
Oh man... I've never giggled so hard. Apparently there are a ton of hilarious QVC home shopping moments on YouTube.
Just like command and conquer, but in real life (the future)
peter #753
future combat. I am going to use this with my invisibility device and you won't even be able to see me burn you up.
Lokesh Dhakar's Infographics (awesome)
kunal #730
Cute. Baseball pitches diagrams, and my favorite, at the bottom of the page, the 'Coffee Drinks Illustrated.'
wow (the future)
peter #723
I know a lot of companies, especially record labels, do stupid shit, but this is such a horrible path.
Dinner With The Band - Matt & Kim, Pt. 2 (kinda cool)
kunal #721
I meant to post this one, they play a song.
Police: Stripper-Involved Death Was Self-Defense (funny)
kunal #718
Don't really need to read the article, but this was the best quote: ""You have two individuals that were just looking for a night of entertainment, unfortunately, they called in the wrong act," Sgt. Alan Lee of the Orange County Sheriff's Office said."
New Umbrella Logo (the future)
kunal #715
we should use Rihanna as our umbrella logo. but, the pinwheel is for chris and the rollie pollie for frank b/c they are boys at heart, the anus for trevor, for obvious reasons, and the shutter for doug, since he likes taking pictures.
flickr glamour shots stream (funny)
peter #714
i am posting this so that i can find it later and laugh at other people's misfortune for being made (up) hideous and/or hilarious.
umbrella club.org logo (crazy awesome)
peter #713
so much better than ours. what is that? a pinwheel? a rollie pollie? an anus? a shutter? One thing is for sure, it is not an umbrella with a b for a handle.
best signage ever (picture)
peter #711
assuming that the scale is correct, which i hope to god it is.
Boris Yeltsin Covering 'Crazy' by Gnarls Barkley (movie)
kunal #705
I am sure that everyone has already seen this, and I am the last to see it, but JUST IN CASE, I will post it here.
L.A. Riots of 1992 (misc)
kunal #704
Interesting story... somehow I thought of Rodney King today and looked this up; my favorite is the account of Day 2 and the Korean storeowners. Could be made into a movie if they changed all the rioting people into zombies.
Colbert 2008? (news)
kunal #698
Stephen Colbert announces presidential bid, but is it the truth or truthiness?
MobiGlobe (pretty awesome)
kunal #694
A more direct link. Waiting for the pics in the screenbrowser at the bottom of the page is definitely worth it. Really nice.
ShiftControl (awesome)
kunal #693
Beautiful interactive and experimental studio, check out their 'MobiGlobe' visualizations.
flickr just killed my penis (shady)
peter #683
image searching the second half of the day has claimed so much of my innocence.
Trevor/Kunal, I will have to find the point in that blog that I was looking at. It was 40% jibberish, 60% music
life changing... (ntih)
peter #680
for innocent citizens. doug and frank will also enjoy this, but they will not get the joke nearly as hard.
last one for real (sad)
peter #677
forget all the social networking sites, use flickr and hope someone stumbles upon a picture where you reveal every detail about yourself... every detail
Kat parades her disturbingly short legs (picture)
peter #675
or disturbingly long torso, or just her disturbingly misproportioned body.
that will be all.
You and your virginity (picture)
peter #672
(leather jacket tuesday while I image search, self imposed limit of 5)
People Getting Punched Just Before Eating (movie)
kunal #671
Found on the blog that Frank just posted. I've never seen this SNL short before, but it's HILARIOUS! Especially when Bon Jovi makes a 'FULL RECOVERY.' You'll see what I mean.
good thing he put that bar on his eyes (picture)
peter #670
because no one will recognize the goofy dude with the red goatee & bleached hair who owns a multicolored leather germs jacket, leopard print boots, blue plaid pants, and the gayest hat ever.
don't do drugs (movie)
peter #668
super cute music video. a clumsy bird walks around crazy town with pretty colors.
happy tuesday (funny)
peter #664
marmaduke style. i am seriously ready for the weekend. SRSLYERS LOL
I-Report: Your home office photos (misc)
kunal #663
"Working remotely from anywhere in the world is one perk of working at home"
I am not getting married until 2050 (the future)
peter #661
When I can marry a robot... Doug and DJG, you should have held out for girls with more circuitry.
Still Hoovering at 3,000-4,000 last night. (shady)
peter #659
I say they called it off. They were probably just buying time to begin with.
broken machine (misc)
peter #657
can't sign up for an account, can't use half the links on the page. also, does anyone know if they made it to 10,000? I am assuming not.
in lighter news, I was able to steal internet so fast this morning that i downloaded last nites episode of heroes in 30 minutes. I will be watching it at work today.
Conceptual Terrorists Encase Sears Tower In Jell-O (funny)
kunal #655
I know this is cheating, but just ONE more Onion post. My favorite line from the terrorists is: "True terror lies in the futility of human existence."
It Only Tuesday | The Onion (funny)
kunal #654
"After running a thousand errands, working hours of overtime, and being stuck in seemingly endless gridlock traffic commuting to and from their jobs, millions of Americans were disheartened to learn that it was, in fact, only Tuesday."
This Man is Crazy (shady)
kunal #653
Artist defiantly draws Prophet Mohammed ... and defiantly looks for bombs under his car.
himalayan suit (shady)
peter #651
something about this snowsuit with no one inside gives me the for real willies.
Sunset time (sad)
kunal #650
Today, sunset was at 6:10pm. You can't wait until sunset is just after 4pm ... or is it 5pm? Either way: wah wah wah.
Never Gonna Make It (misc)
peter #649
Hype machine has been stalled at the mid 3,000 mark for half the day, I am giving up the fight.
Also, would it not be so funny if then it finally goes thru so many people go and mess around on the new interface that the site crashes like steve fossett? too soon?
new camera (ntih)
peter #647
i went with the powershot. almost got the one with the black circle around the viewfinder, but it didn't say for sure that it came with all the peripheral stuff. Should be in by weeks end so i can take a picture of trevor's balls this weekend.
camera (misc)
peter #642
i think i am going to buy this camera. I really want an SLR, but don't want to spend $600 quite yet, and want something to tide me over until I decide to bite the bullet and do it. Opinions? I am looking at the speed and price point mainly here.
in rainbows cover (misc)
peter #636
i am sure you got it already, but here it is frank, the wait is over
the broadway hush (misc)
peter #635
frank- i just got this 7" today (scroll down some). Side project of Page France. I am coming over after work to listen to it since my record player has no preamp. be ready.
Dress To Impress (misc)
kunal #634
I am looking here: a good resource for Holiday Party Dressing suggestions.
Hide-a-Pod (pretty awesome)
kunal #632
Don't want someone to steal your iPod? Hide it in a Zune case!
MSN Admits Zune is Ugly (funny)
kunal #631
Everyone enjoy lunch? Well, back to work! Here's a post about some sweet, sweet irony.
Whoo! Alright - Yeah...Uh Huh (movie)
kunal #630
Niiiiice. Rapture video. Check out the others on YouTube for more choreography.
Hype Machine Annoying Launch (sad)
peter #624
so they are waiting until 10,000 people are parked before they launch the new site. This is the first time in like two weeks I decided to check and now they are doing this. please park. annnooyyying. Trevor, how the fuck am I going to make that shirt? That would be so many huge stencils my mind would explode. Instead I am going to make you a shirt with Oscar the Grouch that says "I ask for impossible things." Just be happy you are getting a "Fresh to Death" shirt (what size?) and if you are lucky, a "Don't sweat the technique" shirt
There's a computer on my laptop! (the future)
peter #623
oh man, i cannot wait until this takes up the entire back of the screen. And then the keyboard as well. And then the bottom of the computer. Four computers in one! Self contained LAN party?
Is The Hulk Gay? (funny)
peter #610
Description from wikipedia that confuonds me:
He has been described as differently as a clumsy, stupid brute who stumbles into adverse situations and lashes out with homosexual rage, to a dedicated schemer seeking confrontation for personal gain, and from a cool, collected consciousness capable of advanced science and leadership to an easily manipulated engine of gayness.
Snoop (misc)
peter #599
Misc story about comm. service. Ther real story is that why would you go by "Snoop Dogg" if your real name was Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr.? That is the most badass Roman sounding name ever.
Hitler Gets Banned From Xbox Live (funny)
kunal #595
Re-subs from the movie "Downfall." Prety hilarious. (via Pete Ty)
Indiana Coeds Pose For Playboy (ntih)
kunal #593
For Trevor. Enjoy your final days as a college student.
hey (shady)
peter #591
what the hell are you posting. I got some yahoo login screen when I went to that link. I don't have an AwesumDood84@Yahoo.com email address.
Animal Buffer (picture)
kunal #588
After Frank's animal-fest, I needed something to bring me back into the middle.
Conversion Rates (movie)
peter #579
What is the conversion rate for Stanley Nickels to Ameros to Quids to Shrute Bucks????
Woman loses 95 pounds, trains for marathons (kinda cool)
kunal #577
Wah-wah-wee! An investment that could have payed out like Google stock.
Radiohead: Purchased, Listened (the future)
kunal #556
I've already listened to the new album once. Just a sampler. It was on the train. Now I will put on my real headphones and take charge. It's pretty cool. I'm slowly cleaning up the website. Also, I added DJG. I am adding a search soon, and archiving old posts so it doesn't take a bajillion years to load the page.
RADIOHEAD! Excited (awesome)
kunal #555
Doug, the type is in what i like to call a 'transition' period. believe me it will be cleaned-up tonight...as soon as i get home. the trademark was a little touch just for you doug :).
Tiny Showcase (misc)
peter #552
I know everyone probably knows of this, or it was at least linked before, but everyone should keep an eye on it. A lot of artists we have mentioned have been on here including Ray Fenwick & Josh Keyes (both are sold out) but they seem to nab people for this at about the same time as we start noticing them, so heads up, Monkey Breath.
Douglas Wilson (misc)
kunal #550
Has anyone told Douglas about the new addy? I hope so. We should also let DJG in on this game. What say you, men?
what is wrong with you? (ntih)
peter #549
this is hilarious after 30 seconds, albeit in the most confusing way.
$$$ (ntih)
peter #541
this is the only money i will spend anymore. THE FUTURE!!!!!! New topic now. Also, I think that we should start having themed days, I will discuss the implementation later.
Nanofabrics (ntih)
kunal #539
Bunk article, awesome name. Need ... more ... nanotextiles .... stat. I'm going to introduce a new category called 'The Future' soon.
Booze News (news)
kunal #537
Pete, check out the Bar Grid. A bad version of what could be better. Does that last sentence make sense?
Speaking of prints (misc)
peter #528
I am going to start buying art now that I can support the artists I love and have influenced me, starting with Eduardo Recife. I think I am going to try and make it chronological and buy one piece from each artist or designer that influenced me most. Which print should I buy here?
kelly lynn (misc)
peter #527
Friend of NGTH Kelly Lynn Jones on my new favorite blog "It's Nice That." Her shit is fire, and not in a mexiccan food way, but in a "I really like her paintings" way, if you get what I am talking about. Also, Trevor I have an idea for you for that sex addict thing, I will call you to explain it sometime dude. Keep it real dawg. Also, how was the office last nite? Awesome? I am going to come over and watch it tonite boyz.
marmaduke explained (funny)
peter #517
i have already linked this, but the one for today and the one from yesterday are both primo grande. Spanish.
10am (misc)
peter #512
it is after 10 am and link is still working. However Zelda is not working. Go figure. Well, don't, because your brain might explode. Kunal do you want to put this on my server and we can just throw it all over there? Is that a big deal to do? I don't really know at all.
Planet/Star size comparison (ntih)
kunal #508
When you make a mistake, and you think it matters, watch this video and feel better. But also feel really small. The stars will blow your miiiind.
Classic Color (ntih)
kunal #502
I am on press today, and in the waiting room there is an Xbox, slot machines, arcade games, soda and beer.
update (ntih)
peter #501
link works until 10 am at vsa and starts working again at roughly 1:20 am... I wish that we knew Encyclopedia Brown and the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew and the Boxcar Children so they could have an ultimate crossover book and solve this mystery of the modern world.
odd (funny)
peter #492
i can access link on my iPod at work on the wireless but not on my desktop... I wonder why this is happening even more now than I did before. Also I am getting pretty good at typing on this bad boy
that guy who does awesome lawsuits (funny)
peter #483
he strikes again, this time OJ Simpson and Steve Jobs
On saturday (awesome)
peter #481
Lets watch this on comedy central (read bottom of article) because it will be awesome and make me happy
fresh to death? (picture)
peter #480
a quick take on the shirt. I think that the only problem is that I neglected to put any diamonds at all on it, which is a problem I mean to remedy.
no way (news)
peter #479
if this were true, it would be bad ass like a movie, but i fail to see how this is possible.
link button remedy (misc)
peter #470
since kunal is too lazy to make link spin when you click on him (even though I have already put so much work into this site) what about if he spins on mouseover? I know that is totally possible, and awesome as well.
Wireless Power (so awesome)
peter #469
I posted this in vsa link, but it is worth a repost, because it is MAD SCIENCE
Mystery Illness Hits Peruvian Village (awesome)
kunal #443
Resident Evil has begun for real. Thankfully, I am well prepared. (via Frank)
Doug, I am Sorry (sad)
kunal #436
I should have checked your blog to see that you had already posted the book art. :(
kid gets tasered at Florida School (news)
peter #434
This is fucking intense. I am not sure why they did it, nor am I sure why he kept resisting arrest...
Fitness Competition - A Monkey and a Dog (funny)
kunal #428
THIS IS THE SINGLE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE. NOTHING CAN COMPARE. NOTHING. JAPAN.
Idea for link (ntih)
peter #414
I told kunal instead of a button that said "link" we should have this, and then he does magic when you click.
limitations (misc)
peter #413
look on the specs under the heading for "limitations"... this app seems to have a lot in common with me.
my new ipod (crazy awesome)
peter #412
so i went to the store expecting to get an 8g, that is what they said they had left. I thought, "NBD (no big deal)" and I get there and they had one left, one 16 gig! boom. now i have the prettiness is in my hand.
Nicci Goes to Hollywood (sad)
kunal #404
I've decided that I'm bringing back the domain. The issues are going to be online again. That may be the best thing I was ever a part of, and it is becoming lost like dust in the wind.
no link, just a comment (sad)
peter #403
that St. Vincent video might have just changed my life. I am in love with her. Not the way I am in love with Jessica Alba, but like, for real. I would marry her right now, no, I want to marry her right now... i am so alone...
ipod touch (misc)
peter #402
at 10:30 the apple store said they had a few left, I hope that those last until 2 and that i don't have to be in this meeting... i want to touch my ipod.
Things I would kill for (ntih)
peter #394
the list of things I would kill for is absurdly long, but this is at the top.
RedEye | CTA blog (sad)
kunal #381
Tribune's RedEye dedicated a blog to keeping up with what a mess the CTA is. Wah, wah, wah.
LifeLock: Identity Theft Protection (awesome)
kunal #380
A service guaranteed to be so secure, the CEO posts his own Social Security # on the website, and dares you to try and steal his identity.
Rock Band (awesome)
kunal #378
This game will kick all ass. Enter Sandman by Metallica and Say It Ain't So by Weezer? I'm in.
Couple, Dozens Of Animals Found Dead At Farm (news)
kunal #375
Resident Evil, it has begun for real. I am ready.
A la Pete Cuba (misc)
kunal #374
Remember the good old days. Also: What the eff was that John Stossle shit?
OMG THERE IS A DRAGON FORCE SONG ON GUITAR HERO 3!!! (movie)
kunal #372
THIS IS MY DREAM COME TRUE. THIS GAME WILL BE INCREDIBLE. WATCH THIS VIDEO.
Ora-Ïto (awesome)
kunal #370
The French studio of that golden disk, but the weirdest/coolest flash website ever. Each case study comes with its own quirky french-pop-electronic background music. Check out Gucci and Louis Vuitton. The annoying part of the website is the page I am linking to. You have to mouseover the logo to figure out which client it is. Worst part: it's randomized. So next time you come back, everything is in a different place.
Guitar Hero 3, 47-Song Tracklist (crazy awesome)
kunal #365
Tears poured out of my eyes when I saw that 'One' by Metallica is a playable song. This is the best tracklist ever. Officially, crazy awesome.
salt water as a fuel (so awesome)
peter #362
really cool, scroll down for the youtube video.
things to watch for: The APV engineer who will never have sex. Also, note how they downplay how awesome the original idea for curing cancer is.
The man behind Abercrombie & Fitch (shady)
kunal #357
He's apparently a bizarre, OCD-inflicted man. Keep in mind, THIS MAN IS 62 YEARS OLD. Look at the photo.
we were wondering.com (sad)
peter #356
I am forbade-n. When is this going live frank, i can barely wait. . .
fiddy (funny)
peter #353
"If hip-hop is so impressionable that it makes people do things, then explain to me why when hip-hop is down 30%, crime is not,"
read this article for gems like this. he has to get someone to release prepared statements for him because it is embarrassing.
the other great one starts with "What does the word 'conscious' mean, anyway?" so just skip to that.
Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip (misc)
peter #352
I like these guys a lot. Think British Early Saul Williams only arabic...
also, trevor, you can still use webmail with the safari browser, there is just no dedicated app, but I am sure that they will release it before too long. No idea why they wouldn't have yet, but it is nbd to just check and respond online.
Police: Man Shoots, Kills Woman At Sheboygan Manufacturer (news)
kunal #349
Read the name of the woman's killer. Good luck finding him.
Call of Duty 4 (misc)
kunal #345
I can't wait to buy COD4 for the 360. That and Resident Evil 5. That and Halo 3. Oooh man. Golf? Football? Maybe.
hilarious quote from this guy (funny)
peter #344
just start reading towards the end with the paragraph that starts with "Harold Anderson..."
shit (funny)
peter #341
i downloaded the email from trevor and it automatically opened after it downloaded... the good news is that it was only open for a second and that I have been looking at so many photographers that a naked girl on my computer screen would be no biggy. whew... sorry for the nolink. last time.
my email above (shady)
peter #339
i doubt that link will work. if not, my email is peter (at) fancynotfancy.com I could not remember if you were a trevor. or just a trevorg for gmail. Email that shit so I can save it before I leave work.
Thank you Trevor (crazy awesome)
kunal #336
Can you save the pics to your computer and e-mail them to my gmail account, just in case they get taken down b4 i can enjoy them? THANKS!
I'm Thinking of Buying This (misc)
kunal #334
I will never have to ride the train again. Also, you guys just lost your HTML privileges. Trevor is the only one who can keep them.
Nude photo emerges of 'High School Musical' star (crazy awesome)
kunal #333
When Disney Channel goes seriously ... right. I love the internet.
not sure if this is new - ffffound (misc)
peter #331
they now have hot keys for viewing and navigation, like designklicks does, which is awesome. just noticed it today so i don't know when they did it.
job with anthropologie (web) (misc)
peter #323
kunal or frank- one of you get this job. art directing for them would be an effing dream.
HP Blackbird 002 gaming machine (awesome)
kunal #319
One of the coolest, most elegant desktop designs I've seen in a while. Definitely beats the pants off of the G5 design. I really want one.
banksy book inflation (so awesome)
peter #317
i bought this book two years ago for like $10 to put my shipping in the free range on amazon. i wish i had bought like 80 copies. Should I sell it now, or wait two years and buy a new computer?
new ipods today (news)
peter #315
i think i am going to buy one instead of buying a couch. i hope it is strong enough to sit on. set your alarms for noon.
Ironkey (awesome)
kunal #310
"The metal flash drive is built to withstand software and hardware attacks — the main chip self-destructs, Mission Impossible-style, after 10 incorrect password attempts, making the drive totally unreadable."
I'm sorry…WHAT!? Awesome.
Add Punch to any document (funny)
peter #305
How is this a viable business idea? Selling a cd full of colloquialisms?
House Fire Cover (awesome)
peter #302
just ffffound this on sslyby myspace. listen to it on there, really effing good.
Cop Jumps on Hood, Shoots Driver Dead (awesome)
kunal #301
Awesome. I love dash-cam. I also love dramatic car chases. Frank, you didn't know about Zappos? I love it's free shipping!
Laser Printer (misc)
peter #300
Frank-
Same one on Buy.com, I dunno if you have used them, but I used it for the first time for my hard drive. Best prices I have seen (including this printer) from a reliable place.
Search for the HL-2040 also, it is the same printer w/o network capability and only 8mb ram. Also, it is not pretty black.
edit (sad)
peter #296
the site might look nice for an online store site, but the functionality is practically non-existent.
mobile web design book (misc)
peter #294
frank & kunal- one or both of you might be interested in this book. it is either by or sponsored by the guest editor for coudal this month.
A Proposal (awesome)
peter #291
Instead of Project Gutenberg, lets start Projekt Guttenberg which will be dedicated to digitizing all textual references to Steve Guttenberg. Who's in?
We wanna go to the party in your tummy. (movie)
peter #288
This is one of the most surreal things I have ever seen. His arms make my hungover mind go crazy.
2.2 to 47 (sad)
kunal #282
Read the very first sentence/paragraph and let it blow your mind like Criss angel.
Iphone Hacker (movie)
peter #278
hey, i know it takes forever to load... But wait until towards the end, to sum up his feelings he quotes Galaxy Quest. Also, he is so smart he will never have sex, so that makes me feel better about myself.
FUN STUFF AT DMW.ORG!!! (misc)
kunal #275
FUN STUFF?! Check out Illinois' bizarre driving law! The kicker is the last portion of the sentence. Use the breadcrumb at the top to go back to FUN STUFF!!!
Super Mario Rube Goldberg Level (so awesome)
kunal #274
Everything about this is awesome to watch, the part with Yoshi is the best.
Teen trades hacked iPhone for 'sweet' car (funny)
kunal #273
Hotz posted on his blog that he traded his modified iPhone for "a sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 8GB iPhones."
12 Year Old Goes to College (news)
kunal #272
Wellspoken, smart kid from smart family in Alabama, dominates.
link from $20 wiki (picture)
peter #271
The background images... is that a shaved nut on the left????
Comic Sans as a design choice (sad)
kunal #265
I was checking out bags here, and then realized how offended I was by their typographical choice… so I left. Fast.
It Tasted Lovely' (pretty awesome)
kunal #255
Northern Ireland Man Bites Off Head of Girlfriend's Snake in Fight.
badass city type (so awesome)
peter #245
such an awesome idea. not really practical in any sense, but still awesome.
OMG Finnish People Should be Stopped (movie)
peter #240
Finnish verision of YMCA, you gotta wait for the back up dancers. Best move of all time, even peter could do it.
New iPods next month. (news)
kunal #233
Some speculation from analysts… to be taken with a grain of salt.
Update on the $63,00000000000 Lawsuit (funny)
peter #232
So worth looking at. Other suits he just filed. Read the complaint, totally worth it. Refers to himself as "The White Suge Night"
SO FUNNY (funny)
kunal #231
Check it quick before they change the title of the news post. It's too funny.
w50 (awesome)
kunal #227
Shadiest website ever. Best name ever. Impressive list of contibutors. I am adding 'Shady' and 'Crazy Awesome' to the categories at some point. Crazy Awesome will appear as an option randomly probably, which will make the coincidence that much more crazy and awesome.
space dust (awesome)
peter #223
i love when i read dsomething i can barely understand but i still know it is crazy awesome. Make crazy awesome a category, but everyone only gets to use it once a month.
cool nav (sad)
peter #222
in the top left, but i did not take the time to figure out how to use it... WHERE THE FUCK IS THE MISC. CATEGORY? YOU ARE LIMITING MY CHOICES LIKE THE TWO PARTY SYSTEM.
64-core processor (funny)
kunal #220
read the title, funniest description for a processing chip related technological advancement ... ever.
Traffic Signs (pretty awesome)
kunal #219
Click on "Layout" for a detailed PDF diagram of the layout of each traffic sign. Site design is poor, but the info is comprehensive.
Hedi Slimane (awesome)
kunal #211
I wish I had a category, "The most badass shit ever." The man behind the diary with the Daft Punk shots. I don't who has seen his official website, but for the benefit of those who haven't, 'ere it is. Check Hedi out on Wikipedia as well.
The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog (funny)
peter #205
Ignore the text, just read the caption under the picture on the right
Big Ben Loses its bongs (news)
peter #203
it could probably use an apple or just go buy some papers or something instead.
this one (misc)
peter #195
this one is getting really good reviews. also, when does frank get back? I can't even remember what color his eyes are anymore. additionally, trevor, how was the move back, or, how is it, should I, say?,, Come up after or on the 25th of August, that is when our new bar opens. Kunal and Chris, how are you today? I am pretty excited about the booze crooze. buise crooze.
Oh if I had an extra $200 a month (misc)
peter #182
I would join this and print make on the weekends like it was my job.
i will buy this umbrella (awesome)
peter #178
i have a feeling it will change my life somehow. i know it is like 15 year old news, but i wanted to put it out there so that someone would make me buy it.
kunal's wet data dream (misc)
peter #174
data compiling all over the place, with a weird stock market bend.
Karen Filapelli (misc)
peter #169
If anyone has not read about her, you get one guess as to who her dad is. If you get that right, there is a bonus question: What Tupac song did she sing backup on?
Warhol v Banksy (awesome)
kunal #167
An exhibit I wish I could see more than the birth of my first child.
Engadget Posts Gallery of Hands-On (awesome)
kunal #148
Good luck taking pictures of those glass bastards. I am buying the 24-inch model.
New Mac Attack (news)
kunal #146
It's official. All rumors are now confirmed true with Jobs' latest presentation. Check out this link to see the latest updates.
W.W.D.D? (What Would Dana Do?) (awesome)
kunal #141
Chris, I'm sure you've seen this… I just heard about it today.
iNES (awesome)
peter #140
once more stuff like this happens everyone will stop hating on the iPhone. People hate practical.
new imac? (picture)
peter #139
I don't know if I believe this one bit. If it is true, then I fail to see the point. Just buy a laptop. Unless everything really is that small now, then make a laptop that is also a phone and a camera and an internet browser. Call it the iPhone or something like that.
concert (misc)
peter #138
i am planning on going to the bishop allen page france concert if i can make it there on time. who is in? trevor, you are not invited. also, sorry i lost erin, it won't happen again.
i listen to bands that don't even exist yet. (misc)
peter #129
someone buy this shirt. I nominate Mmse. Marino.
vanderslice and st. vincent (misc)
peter #127
track 12 on this site i believe, st. vincent singing with john vanderslice. sounds promising. i love you.
IMDB Thread: Impossible Not To Have Sex With Jessica Alba (misc)
peter #102
First of all, look at the original posters name. Then read how hilarious the entire discussion becomes.
Intense Faces of Ping-Pong (funny)
kunal #97
This is the funniest goddamn photo i've seen in a long time.
springfield band (misc)
peter #96
i love this band and i wish they had played any shows when i lived there.
Magritte (picture)
peter #90
joe mathlete might be, nay, is, my hero. who wants to drink beers tonite? It is either that, or painting. I thing I might do both though, somehow, and run my website idea past you guys. Maybe I will bring my art over, then I can get feedback and also photograph it and explain my website. I am listening to Blink-182 right now. "Small Things" is on, and it has made me realize my mistake. "She left me roses by the stairs, suprises let me know she cares" that is the gayest thing I have ever heard.
walk score (misc)
peter #88
awesome site, google maps with all walkable businesses added. and it scores your house. love it.
listen to "The Year 3000" (funny)
peter #85
it might be the best song ever? "he took me to the future in the flux thing"
New College Beat Zine (pretty awesome)
peter #81
Ryan Waller randomly emailed me back after two months with his new zine. I live the side scrolling with the static title on the left... makes me sad to not have thought of it for me.
Should have waited to buy shoes (misc)
peter #80
find a more flash heavy site. this takes forever to load at work, but, oh, to have an extra $80 Also, lets add a merchandise or apparel or something category
Gym Class Heroes deconstructed (funny)
peter #68
from the guy who does marmaduke crit. laughed outloud twice. i am supposed to be working.
Art Store (misc)
peter #64
an art store with reasonable/better prices than anywhere else I have found up here. Also, really close to us. Moleskine prices are as low as any other I have seen up here as well.
'Price Is Right' still without a host (news)
kunal #63
"There's everyone else in world and there's Bob Barker."
Bob Dylan (news)
kunal #61
That motherfucker is still alive. How they gonna make a docudrama on his ass.
Guitar Hero 3 (awesome)
kunal #48
Major updates to the song list and new screenshots from E3. Can't wait.
Filtre Studio (awesome)
kunal #38
This is the photo re-toucher that we use on our team. His website is nothing less than spectacular. Thanks to him, Photoshop has a purpose. I don't know what that means, but he is awesome. Look at the before-and-afters.
Boeing unveils first assembled 787 Dreamliner (news)
kunal #25
Boeing unveils gayest name for an airplane.
Matt's Maui Pics (misc)
kunal #20
TO PETE: the comment that someone posted under that picture you sent was the best part (aside from the tattersr) "I guess she found where the wild things are." I don't have a real post, you can check out matt's maui pics though, he just sent a link out. i just wanted to comment on the wild things photo. maybe i should program in a feature to make comments on people's posts....
Read the comment (awesome)
peter #18
This may or may not be work safe. Probably yes for Kunal, no for chris out in the open. no real nudity, but close to it... so funny... so funny.
best instructions ever (misc)
peter #17
make awesome paintings using only a comb and colors that will not appear in the final painting.
Preteens allegedly kidnap baby, demand ransom (news)
kunal #13
their allowance must not have been very good
broken site (sad)
peter #12
i thought you were supposed to be awesome at making websites work, now you have led me down a trail of disappointment...
crazy wifi (awesome)
peter #10
i understand very little of this, except the part where it is awesome.
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The Umbrella Club is a league of gentlemen and scholars, in the design profession, who have been separated by vast geographical distances, but brought back together by the power of Science and Internet.
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Trevor
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Land of Enchantment
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