Archive for December, 2009

HIGHer Learning.

Fabrizio Costantini for The New York Times

My my… where do I begin? 8 )

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — At most colleges, high schools, universities, and schools altogether marijuana is very much an extracurricular subject of interest. However, Med Grow Cannabis College is a college where marijuana is the primary curriculum which includes: the history of it, the horticulture and the legal DO’s & DON’T’s of Michigan’s new medical marijuana program approved this past November making it the 13th US state to legalize marijuana. Mr. Tennant saw this as the opportunity of a lifetime!

“This state needs jobs, and we think medical marijuana can stimulate the state economy with hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars,” said Nick Tennant, the 24-year-old founder of the college, a BUDding business that operates in a few small rooms.

Via NY Times

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We Have Decided NOT To Die.

Daniel Askill has produced this video titled “We Have Decided Not To Die” & it is definitely one of the BEST videos I’ve seen thus far this year in terms of art form and overall concept. We all mourn death, but neglect to remember that life & death goes hand & hand. So what would life be I we refused to die? if the grim reaper got a pink slip? (times are hard… lol) if we had a choice? I’ve asked several people this question and some answered of course they’d live on Earth forever, but when I brought up the point of going through so much pain. The pain of losing so many loved ones throughout your life. Losing an unlimited amount of friends/family at the expense of death, they totally retracted their response and digressed.
Think about that as the ball drops tonight at 11:59pm as we remember all the ones we’ve lost this year of 2009 in ALL aspects of word ‘lost’.
DON’T MOURN “death”, but CELEBRATE LIFE!

Food for Thought, You Do the Dishes.

Whiz Felicity Varsity Jacket

I stumbled upon a  japanese brand by the name of Whiz a while back and their pieces really caught my attention. Especially since I’m in the works of producing my own line, I try and draw inspiration from any and everywhere possible as an addition to what I already admire as a part of my own style. Here is a picture of their upcoming Felicity Varsity Jacket. This jacket is depicted in two different colorways featuring large diagonal pockets with nice embroidery of stars around the collar. This jacket will be available right after New Year’s Day (January 2nd) at Whiz’s flagship store: LUMP.

Via Hypebeast

Open Your Door With 3-D Facial Recognition

Unlock Your Doors With 3D Facial Recognition

I meanwe are on the brink of 2010 right? When everyone said the year 2k was it, we’ve made it 10yrs. post 2k! What a blessing! Although we still haven’t reached The Jetsons era, we were all expecting here’s a neat toy that will get you one step closer to being George & Jane!

Although it’s primary use is to log the attendance of employees, you now have a way cooler way to open up the doors in your residence! It’s the Chinavision Facial Recognition Door Lock which retails for a sum of $456. It consists of a pair of night vision cameras which uses an advanced 3-D imaging system to scan & map your face in less than a second. It’s capable of storing up to 500 faces.

Nike Mad Jibe Mid

Nike Mad Jibe Mid

Nike’s drops this mid-level nautical inspired dunk hybrid for the Holidays and I must admit that “I’m a NikeHead” like Nas said in Halftime. I like these sneakers because their different than anything I own and what I see on the feets of everyday people when commuting. Premium leather upper with perforated details, white midsole, and gum color sole.
Now available now at Proper.

Via Highsnobiety

Yann Tiersen on 6 iPhones (Piano)

Videos like this makes me realize how much I am in LOVE with music
& how thee affect of technological advances further makes me think: am I the ONLY ones who strongly believes that music should have been a part of Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Enjoy.

CSD Architecten Home

CSD Architecten

Since I was a young school-age child I was fascinated by architecture and design. I LOVE art and everything that has to do with it. The world is your canvas my teacher once told me. Unfortunately my parents felt otherwise. “You’ll NEVER get a real honest paying job doing anything art” they told me. With that being said I felt obliged to listen to my parents as opposed to following my heart. I mean what is the other alternative at the age of 8yrs. old!? That was thee biggest mistake I could have ever made. EVER.
I watched A Bronx Tale once and one quote stood out at me: “The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” I couldn’t have said it better myself in a million years.
Well now I’m left to be pursuing the dream of my mother’s which is to be in the medical field which is wonderful, but is it what I want to do? Is it my dream!? NO, but what is one to do when one has limited finances and your mother/father is paying for your school and utterly refuses to fund your dream? Woe is ME, but I’ll tell say this: GOD willing, before I die I WILL PURSUE my dream(s)! & how you may be thinking? Well simply put, through the monetary income  generate being a nurse after I finish school and start working. 8 )
WATCH ME…

Well now back to our regularly scheduled programming… before I get all Fred Savage on here.
LOL.

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Pacman Vs. Mario

This is so DOPE. Still mad that PacMan won though!

Ronnie Fieg x Polo Ralph Lauren “Cookie Boot”

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If you were a certified POLO wearer back in the late 80s-early 90s then you know the Ralph Lauren Polo Ranger Boot also better known affectionately as the “Cookie Boot” was an imperative part of your wardrobe. I was way too young as I am in fact proud to be an 86’er, growing up in the 90s I fell madly in LOVE with anything Ralph Lauren. The designs were illustrious, fancy colors, but sporty. Wearing brands like POLO SPORT made me feel like a skier, hiker, sportsman (with the Sportsman line) or a triumphant champion of the Olympics. I always wanted the Cookie Boots, but I never had the chance to get them until recently when they were actually re-released earlier last year after years of wondering why they weren’t prior to then. Well then, the boots are now back being sported by every young kid claiming to be a “Lo-Head”. Tsk-Tsk.
Ronnie Fieg is back with another special make-up on this boot, just in time for winter. This “Cookie Boot” marks Fieg’s first collaboration with Polo. This boot is available at David Z locations and online at David Z.com.
$150, http://www.davidz.com.

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Life Jewel(s) Edition: “Just A Friend”

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I can relate…
through actual firsthand experience.

FATShouts to Terrence on this post I peeped on his site.
I couldn’t have put it better myself…

“I see this shit happen all the time...so often, a guy and a girl who are best friends’ for a while, try to date each other later on. This is a very dangerous thing to do. The only time two people should ever do this, is if they’re absolutely SURE that they’ll stay together. Because if not, not only will you lose a girlfriend or boyfriend, you’ll lose your best friend as well. Things can NEVER be the same, and although you may go back to being somewhat cool with that ex, the nature of you two’s relationship will be an awkward one forever. So unless you’re willing to sacrifice that great platonic relationship, I’d say to not ever cross that line. You knew that she/he was the type of person that you’d like in the first place, before you became ‘best friends’. So if you ever feel like you may have an interest in a person, you should always let it be known…before its too late, and you become stuck in the ‘friend zone’. (Hey, that rhymes..lol)”

SUPER FlatTop Black Leather Glasses

Flat Top Black Leather

Oh and you thought these were unconventionally DOPE!? Think again.

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2009 NBA Best Individual Playoff Drama

I stumbled upon this pretty alluring NBA.com video which showcases a few video clips which vary in extraordinary playoff performances in which players faced special or difficult circumstances. The way these particular players responded in terms of playing performance earned them a nomination for individual drama in a playoff game.

What’s your vote?

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AZ – The Essence (Remix) feat. Nas

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Man oh man have things changed…
I remember when I used to go NUTS to hear a new track.. NO! scratch that! …
I remember when I used to go NUTS just to hear even the slightest bit of news that the tandem of Nas & AZ; the two rap GOD.MCs were to release a new track containing the two together going back to back.

You couldn’t find a better BROOKLYN x Queens duo with GPS!
Both styles influenced by the theologies of the Five Percenters which undoubtedly resulted in numerous jewel dropping throughout their music along with FLY designer brand name droppings, tales of luxury, all the while reporting to you tales of the rise and falls of growing up in the ghetto’s streets.
Sigh… Hip-Hop.

This tandem has been delivering nothing, but GOODness since their debuts on Nas’ critically acclaimed ’94 golden-era debut, Illmatic where on “Life’s A B*tch” AZ couldn’t have said it better cleverly opening UP with:

“Visualizing the realism of life and actuality,
F”*k who’s the baddest, a person’s status depends on salary/
And my mentality is, money orientated,
I’m destined to live the dream for all my peeps who never made it”

Well to get to the point of this post…
I’ve stumbled across this gem:

Seven years ago BabyPaul produced the original “The Essence” which appeared on AZ’s ’02 Aziatic, now he’s is back with the remix which in my personal rivals the original.
Enjoy.

Download here: AZ – The Essence (Remix) feat. Nas (prod. BabyPaul) | Mediafire

Opening Ceremony x Timberland Collection

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A while back Culture Shoq ran a post of these DOPE boots. Named The 7-Eye Ankle Boot they come in two colorways. One in black and one in wheat, at a retail value of $195. These boots are the beautiful offspring of the two powerhouses, Timberland & Opening Ceremony. Opening Ceremony has been creating quite a stir lately with its collection consisting of pieces that merge fashion culture from both ends of the globe. Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom, & Japan are just to name a few. I have yet to visit the esteemed shop, but I surely need to pay a visit as I’ve been hearing a lot of great things. Well, as far as Timberland goes, I highly doubt that they need an introduction!
I definitely need to get my hands on these boots as so many different ideas are running through my cerebrum at once. Then maybe Demilade and I can get this long awaited photoshoot going!

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Everyday A Star Is Born.

HAPPY BORNDAY AMIR!!!

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Who said the Sky’s The Limit!?

Well just when you thought Mr. Branson has done it all! This is a video of Virgin Galactic SpaceshipTwo SS2 in a hangar before it is unveiled.
This spaceship is designed for future space tourism.
We all know the illustrious Richard Branson is an individual who likes to take risks.
These risks that have surely led to 360 successfully lucrative companies.
Is this another educated risk? Who knows…
I believe Mark Mallet said it best on his blog when he stated:

“…man has assumed himself to be a god, not only in his mind, but in the work of his hands.

Through genetic and technological manipulation, man has made himself the new master of the universe, from the cloning of life, to the alteration of food, to the manipulation of the environment. With the new media of internet, man has acquired god-like powers, near angelic powers to communicate instantaneously, crossing vast distances in the twinkling of an eye, drawing upon knowledge of good and evil at the tap of a keyboard.”  – Mark Mallett

New Era Waterproof 59FIFTY Fitted Cap

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It’s GOOD to know that the GOOD folks at New Era has finally come to their senses. They’ve conjured up an all-new waterproof version of its iconic 59FIFTY hat. Seen in a New York Yankees version here, the cap is a staple in so many different ways. Especially the NY Yankees version depicted above. The traditional wool material is replaced with a new material which ultimately changes the texture, but if it’s anything like this picture above suggests, they can count me in! Once again, KUDOS! to the 2009 World Series champions the NY Yankees!
Now availble here… ONSPOTZ.

Via Strictly Fitteds

Cold Feet!?

I’m still baffled.

“It was one of the strangest things you’ll ever see in sports: An offensive lineman simply stayed in his stance after the snap, while the other 21 guys on the field played football.
The offensive lineman was Zebrie Sanders, a sophomore at Florida State, and it happened in Saturday’s game against Florida.
It looked like Florida State’s center might have snapped the ball early, so it would be understandable if Sanders was slow to get out of his stance. But Sanders wasn’t slow: He simply stayed frozen, not blocking or even moving while his quarterback ran for his life.”

Via Backporch

Undercover x BAPE Last Orgy 2 Collection

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One thing is for sure! I LOVE me a DOPE Varsity Letterman Jacket so when my optics came across these two pieces I was like WHOA! Jun Takahashi and Nigo’s ‘Last Orgy’ collection makes a return with another round of  inspiring items. Two different Varsity Jackets and a series of Bapestas, exclusively confined to Nowhere Hong Kong, Bape stores and Undercover locations. The jackets will be released on the 5th of December.
Of course if you know Nigo you will be well aware that these will be in high demand.

Smoke DZA – Substance Abuse

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I haven’t posted a GOOD download in a while.
Enjoy.

I’m loving this joint! by GFNYC’s own Smoke DZA.
It is in heavy rotation on my iTunes along with Jay Electronica’s ElectroChemicals!
GFCNY’s Smoke DZA drops a GREAT NEW joint!
Standouts include I Like Dreaming, Divine Music, & Rich Life Poor Life.
Click here for Review …
Tracklist and link under the cut.

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