NBA TIP OFF T-Minus 24HRS!

DRose-Dwight Howard-Tim Duncan-Josh Smith-Chauncey Billups-T-Mac Adidas Commercial. One question where's Brandon Roy?

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjuWUAIpMVc&feature=player_embedded

Didn't we all dream of things like this when we were little?

Scubacraft is a new generation of watercraft that combines high performance on the water surface with the ability to submerge underwater and features patented technology that allows it to transform from surface craft into streamlined submersible.

The registered design is the result of world class development and Scubacraft is designed like no other watercraft; the streamlined shape and hydrodynamic features are essential to operate both above and below the water surface.

The modular configuration allows for the electric system to be removed and replaced as necessary, adding extra batteries for extended operations or more thrusters for more power. A wide range of accessories including lights and cameras can be added to extend its underwater capability and enhance the user’s experience.

Scubacraft uses a high powered jet propulsion system that will easily tow a water-skier and inflatable water toys. The trimaran hull configuration gives inherent stability as a diving platform and with its air entrapment design, results in high speeds on a cushion of air.

With a multitude of applications our lightweight technology is designed to be efficient, robust and very reliable. With no exposed propeller and the ability to operate in very shallow water, the technology has advantages over conventional surface craft even before it submerges underwater.

Via: http://www.scubacraft.com/

L-O-V-E!

Personally, I think the front could use a little work, but no one ever said you don't have to work at love. Here's, an article dropped by Autoblog.

In a time when many automotive companies are making hybrids and electronic cars, Lexus has finally unveiled its super car at the Tokyo Motor Show. The rear wheel drive LFA is powerful with its 4.8 litre V10 powerplant pushing 560ps (552bhp) at 354 lb-ft of torque that revs up to 9,000 rpm redline. Mated with six speed sequential gearbox and clocking 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds at top speed of 202 mph.

Aesthetically though, it could be divided with a mixture of straight edge and curves creating an aggressive look. One thing that will cause for a consideration is its price point at $375,000 and only 500 units will be produced.

Via: Autoblog

ACE HOTEL + MINT/SERF

Working closely with the newly opened Ace Hotel in New York City, creative duo MINT&SERF (aka MIRF) helped curate a special project where a selection of hotel rooms became giant blank canvas. For the duration of 6 months, invited artists such as Brian Procell, Enjoy Banking, Faust, Machine (Team Facelift), Mosco, PegLeg, Pork, Pablo Powers, Jordan Seiler, Stephen Holding, Sean Vegezzi, Tristan Eaton, and of course MINT&SERF decorated the interior to their own liking. In turn the rooms also become a narrative for each artist to tell their story through their works and tried their hands on interior decorating. Unfortunately, you must book into the hotel in order to see each of the work in person.

Ace Hotel New York
20 West 29th Street | Map
New York, NY 10001
TEL #: 212-679-2222

Via: Freshness

Pony Collegiate Collection

Pony drop a new clean pack of sneakers under a collegiate theme this season. The mid-tops feature solid-colored uppers in a relatively slim profile. Each style features a subtle bit of Pony branding courtesy of the logo along the heel. For more info hit up Pony.com.

Conversation with Eddie Cruz, LA Streetwear Legend

“Portraits Of The Process” This is a new online series created by Maestro & Mr. Kim. Mr. Kim and Mr. Cruz are two inspirations cats and two of the dopest people from Los Angeles.

Heres another one, Q-Tip ft. Norah Jones

Disassemblation

Text via whitecube: Damián Ortega’s work explores specific economic, aesthetic and cultural situations and in particular how regional culture affects commodity consumption. He began his career as a political cartoonist and his art has the intellectual rigour and sense of playfulness often associated with his previous occupation. He creates sculptures, installations, videos and actions inspired by a wide range of mundane objects, from golf balls and pick-axes to bricks, rubbish bins and even tortillas, all subjected to what has been described as Ortega’s characteristically “mischievous process of transformation and dysfunction”. In Cosmic Thing (2002), one of his most celebrated works, Ortega disassembled a Volkswagen Beetle car and re-composed it piece by piece, suspended from wire in mid-air, in the manner of a mechanic’s instruction manual. The result was both a diagram and a fragmented object that offered a new way of seeing the “people’s car” first developed in Nazi Germany but now produced in his native Mexico. In Spirit (2005), Ortega constructed a series of architectural spaces using recycled materials which, when viewed from above, spelt out the letters of the work’s title, playing with the idea of optical and physical illusion



Via: Whitecube

Forget the Olympics, I got me a Nobel Chicago!

To be fair, I did vote Obama, and I still do support Barack but the Nobel just gave him more pressure to keep his promises than ever.

"All Black Everything"

German performance house AVUS Performance have released their Audi TT-RS upgrade package that makes a considerable increase in performance as well as agressive looks to match. The standard TT-RS is by no means a tame beast that pumps out 340hp at 332lb-ft (450Nm) of torque and run from 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds at 155mph (250km/h) which can not be exceeded due to electronic limiter.

By comparison to the standard version AVUS have pulled out huge 460bhp out of the 2.5 liter five cyclinder engine at 472lb-ft (639Nm) of torque. This means that the car will do 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds and reaching top speeds of 194mph (312 km/h). This is realized by the modification to the normal ECU, overhaul of the turbo and high flow exhaust system with racing catalytic converter. Also adjustable coilover suspension is added with matte black vinyl wrap and gloss black 20 inch Sportec Mono wheels giving it a menacing visual on the street.

Via: Freshnessmag

I would have to disagree Kelly Dywer

The 10 Best NBA Players of the Last Decade
(According to Yahoo writer Kelly Dwyer)

10. Allen Iverson

9. Tracy McGrady

8. Dwayne Wade

7. Jason Kidd

6. Shaq O'Neal

5. Lebron James

4. Dirk !?

3. Kobe Bryant, Third?!

2. Kevin Garnett, top 10 yes. #2? He has one ring, and he disappears in the 4th

1. Tim Duncan

A Day in Downtown LA

Extremely dope video I came across on Youtube. A day in Downtown Los Angeles, where the neighborhood and the residents play out the day like an orchestra.

Produced by Nick Higgins for Lonely Planet.

Via: Youtube

$99 Wireless Pleasure

Slim, sleek charging mat for home or office

Wirelessly charges up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously (plus one USB power port). Works with all Powermat receivers. Universal Powercube with 8 tips is included to enable you to charge hundreds of different devices.

Includes:

• Home & Office Mat
• Universal, international power supply (Energy Star level 5, 100-240V) with built-in cord management
• Powercube Universal Receiver with 8 tips

Via: Powermat.com

As real as it gets | Scott Campbell “Always Almost There” Exhibition Recap

Making his major exhibition debut in London, New York-based tattoo artist Scott Campbell recently opened his latest exhibition, entitled “Always Almost There”, at the Lazarides Gallery. The show featured Campbell’s signature style in the form of laser etching on multi-layered creations. “Always Almost There” runs through October 30th, 2009.

Lazarides Gallery
8 Greek Street, Soho
London W1D 4DG
+44 (0) 203 214 0055

Via: Hypebeast