Archive for September, 2014

San Francisco ‘HallowFest’ 2014!


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Halloween is fast approaching, and the city of San Francisco is known for its outlandish celebrations of the occasion.  From grown business men and women dressing in costume all day, to the infamous Castro block parties that used to run the city, All Hallows Eve is something major to look forward to if you’re a social being in the city.  This year the Set4Life event HallowFest is going down a Club Luxx, a brand new venue featuring two giant rooms, (Hip Hop, and EDM) and a buffet of music artists and DJ’s to keep the crowd rocking until 3 am.  (Almost every other club in the city closes at 2. that night)  So be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible.  Be warned that prices go up the closer Halloween gets.  Click either of the photos to get tickets today.

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Ferrari Reveals Its 458 Speciale A.


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The convertible version of Ferrari’s hardcore 458 Speciale has been revealed, and it’s called the 458 Speciale A (A as in Aperta).  The car will be the most powerful road-going Spider in its illustrious history and will be getting the same engine as the hardtop Speciale.  So that means a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V8 with 597bhp spinning the rear wheels via a seven-speed twin-clutch semi-automatic gearbox.  That means a 0-100km/h time of 3 seconds, a 0-200km/h time of 9.5 seconds and a top speed that will be north of 200mph (321km/h). And all without a turbo or supercharger helping out.

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Its folding metal roof can be dropped almost as quickly (14 sec) and is unique to this model. The standard 458 Italia Spider has a fabric soft top.  However one thing the standard convertible boasts that this doesn’t is an exposed engine bay. This car’s rear has been redesigned to accommodate the folding aluminum mechanism but it still looks just as dramatic.  Inside the cabin will get exclusive carbon fiber trim and other details to mark it out from other 458 cars, and there will also be a prominently placed plaque that lists the number of awards that the 458′s engine has scooped during its lifetime.  Just 499 examples of the limited-edition Ferrari will be produced.  The Speciale A will be in France to kick off the Paris Motor Show, which commences October 4th.

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‘When Will The Bass Drop?’ Live.


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E.A.S.Y. is the new collaboration between DC Area’s Enferno and NYC’s Shiftee. Both former DMC Champions and artists in their own right, Enferno and Shiftee have come together as E.A.S.Y. to start a paradigm shift in the way we think about DJs and live performance.  In their #LiveRemix parody of Andy Samberg’s SNL skit “WHEN WILL THE BASS DROP,” E.A.S.Y. pokes fun at the current “press play” DJ culture before busting out a new original track “Fly Away.” The video showcases their next level turntablism skills and musicianship, but also highlights their stylistic direction and future bass wig wearing ability.

The Next Chapter Of The ‘X-Men’ Franchise Is Well On Its Way.


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Recently, Deadline served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for the upcoming “X-Men:Apocolypse,” and it sounds like things will get quite interesting from the jump, doing a 10 year timeline jump from Days Of Future Past. A new, very powerful enemy arrives, and more.

The official synopsis, reads like this: “Apocalypse takes place a decade after Days of Future Past and is a seamless next step in the story. The altering of time has unleashed a new and uniquely powerful enemy. Charles (James McAvoy), Erik/Magneto (Michael Fassbender), Raven/Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Hank/Beast (Nicholas Hoult) are joined by young Cyclops, Storm, Jean and others as the X-Men must fight their most formidable foe yet – an ancient unrelenting force determined to cause an apocalypse unlike any in human history.”

Additionally, they confirmed that director, Bryan Singer, will return to direct the flick, despite his recent legal woes. Simon Kinberg is back to write the movie, based on a storyfrom Singer, Kinberg, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris. It’s set to hit theaters on May 27th, 2016. Stay tuned.

The Future Of Cooking.


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You probably don’t realize it, but you’ve been cooking inefficiently. We’re not talking the funky way you cut an onion or the lack of prep before starting a recipe, we’re talking about the pots and pans on your stove top. Flare Pans were designed with the help of Dr. Tom Povey, a rocket scientist from Oxford, in an effort to help you cook faster and better. Each pan allows the heat from the burner to be distributed evenly across the base and sides which will cook your food faster (44% faster) while using less energy and without burning or scorching the food around the edge. They belong on wedding registries everywhere.

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Sticker Art At It’s Finest.


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Urban areas are a hot bed for sticker art, and it takes a bright, unique, simple, yet effective design to stand apart from the fray.  French designer Ekiem has released a pack of 10 printed on die cut shape vinyl stickers that are sure to be instantly recognizable anywhere they should go up, check his designs.

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The Greenest Yacht On The Water.


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The annual gathering of yacht connoisseurs came to a close in Monaco over the weekend, with the prestigious Rina Green Plus prize going to a new mega-yacht from Italian manufacturer Benetti.  The 55-meter boat, presented in a world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show, was recognized as the year’s leading example of yacht constructors’ efforts to reduce the carbon footprints of their vessels. The prize is awarded based on the criteria set out by Rina, a marine services company, in its Green Plus certification label, which encourages all manufacturers to produce more eco-friendly boats.  Among the innovative and green technologies aboard the Ocean Paradise is a system that reabsorbs greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit their dispersion in the marine environment. Benetti used a brand new coating on the hull of the yacht, reducing resistance in the water and thus enhancing fuel efficiency. The boat is lit with next-generation LED lights, also an optimal choice for energy efficiency.

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What Happens When You Mix French Fashion With Japanese Culture?


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Photography / BEN SANDLER
Art direction & Set Design / BONSOIR PARIS
Style / JEAN-PAUL PAULA
Hair /  CHIAO CHENET @AIRPORTAGENCY
Make Up / YANN BOUSSAND LARCHER
Model / JANE G @ FORD TALENT
This fashion story immerses us into a new state-of-the-art future, illuminated by neon lights and optimized by ancestral self-introspection.

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The Next Generation of Uber-TV’s.


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If you want an ultra-high-definition TV but can’t decide on a flat or curved screen, the SAMSUNG UN78S9B might be just the thing.  And that’s because its 78-inch screen goes from flat to concave curve, on command. Demonstrated for the first time at the 2014 International CES in January, the TV has gone from prototype party piece to actual product and will be going on sale in the company’s native South Korea on August 1.  The logic goes that curved-display TV screens, especially ones that boast four times the resolution of High Definition, offer a more immersive, cinematic experience — so great for watching movies and for gaming.  However, some things, like using smart TV apps or checking the weather or watching the news might be better on a flat screen.  The past several weeks have been very busy for Samsung’s TV business.  At the end of June it launched three new ranges of flat UHDTVs, including the frankly gigantic 105-inch curved screen UN105S9 UHD TV with its equally colossal $120,000 price tag.  There is currently no word as to how much Samsung’s bendable television will cost, or when it will be offered for sale beyond South Korea.

Welcome To The Hyperlapse.


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Microsoft has developed a new software that will reduce the camera shake for POV cameras like the go pro. The smooth transition will make the video more watchable and it will be able to make any video you input into the software amazing to watch. Even if the original video is shaking everywhere, this program has got you covered.  Although the video documenting the technology may be a tad stale, the effect itself is incredible.

Roll Up, The Remix.


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Sage the Gemini, Zyme, Deptronic, and Sircut have come together to put out one of the dopest, remixes of the year.  ‘Roll Up’ has been making waves for months, and Sircut’s adaptation is a track to check out.  Take a listen below.

The Miraculous Ms. Abbee Kimberly.


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UK based glamour model Abbee Kimberly is known for her killer curves & trademark pout. She has over 3 years of experience in the glamour industry and featured in various UK publications. Also as a teenager she took part in Miss London & Miss Intercontinental beauty pageants, in which she finished in the finals for both. Abbee is also a fully trained dancer in tap, ballet, jazz & contemporary dance.  The next step for Abbee is she hopes to further her modeling career in America & take on the Urban Glamour scene. She looks up to models like Coco Austin & Vida Guerra as her inspiration.

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Abbee is a beautiful blend of Mauritian & Spanish, and has been published by Zoo Australia, Daily Sport Newspaper, HeDD Lads Mag, Brooke Lee Playmates, and many more.  She even has a spot on ‘Boobpedia’ (the name says it all, it’s just an encyclopedia of big boobs), and is listed for having a 32G sized chest.  If you’re ever in the UK and want to check her out, she’s one of the faces of The Sugar Lounge Gentlemans Club in London.

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8 Bit Sunglasses?


 

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Commonly referred to as the “Deal With It” shades when seen in internet memes, these 8-bit styled glasses are one solid piece of high quality laser cut & engraved smoked acrylic.  Click here to grab a pair for yourself.

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Manni Phantom – Discipline.


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19 year old master producer, writer, singer, engineer, emcee, and cool haircut guy, Manni Phantom has hit the web with yet another display of his talents.  The track ‘Discipline’ dropped yesterday to what are sure to be rave reviews.  The solemn, yet sultry song, touches on the topic of getting caught up in lies and the lessons learned afterwards.  Take a listen below, and make sure to look out for any releases Manni Phantom has in the future.  Check the method.

Creating The Future In 3 Dimensions.


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A few weeks ago, someone on the DJ Storm’s Blog writing team heard a random kid say something about “You want I should give him the CLAMPS?!” which sparked a group-wide “Futurama” binge watching session on Netflix.  (Where the entire series is featured for your viewing pleasure.)  Following multiple team members watching the full series, we stumbled onto a 3D Futurama test shot conceived by digital wizard “seccovan”.  Check out how he put together this incredible re-imagination of the Futurama world.

If you took the time to see all the incredible detail that went into a project of this scale, check out the amazing, but very short, finished product.

 

 

Dane Johnson’s “Either Way” Collaboration.


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Either Way LA collaboration with artist Dane Johnson’s painted clothing. Photographed by JUCO.
Model: Achok with LA Models, Make up – Mia Yang with Atilier, Nails by Kait Mosh, Styled by Julia Galdo painted clothing by Dane Johnson.
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Your Eyes May Be Saying More About You Than You Know.


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‘What kind of image does the muslim veil return in occidental society?’ asks french designer Théo Kasperowicz ‘How can we perceive people if they’re hidden?’.  For his graphic project, Kasperowicz decided to work with the notion of the Niqab – a veil which hides the entire face except the eyes. The series of portraits have been almost completely blurred, only allowing the eyes to remain clearly visible. Although their facial features are unidentifiable, the outline of the human form is obscured yet recognizable, almost like watercolor. This treatment also seeks to echo prevalent censorship in the media, which traditionally masks the eyes of a victim or private party in order to dissimulate their identity.

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Jennifer Lopez – Booty ft. Iggy Azalea (Official Video).


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For years Jennifer Lopez has been renowned for her prodigious posterior, along with her amazing singing and acting talents.  With the right diet and exercise, somethings stay in shape, and JLo is proving that with her new song Booty.  Featuring Iggy Azalea, the new video has come under some fire from the YouTube peanut gallery, but still is quite an impressive push to the statement that age is just a number.  (Age is actually a word, but you know what we mean.)  Check out the sultry new video below.

The New Drone Not Run By The Government.


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DJI, a company specializing in the development of flight control technology, has introduced their latest photography drone, the ‘Spreading Wings S900′.  Like most of their remote-controlled helicopters, the automated device features advanced autopilot technology coupled with a unique gimbal stabilization system, delivering video footage and images of comparable quality to those shot on manned helicopters.  The device has a lightweight, highly portable frame; the arms and landing gear are made of carbon fiber, which increases stability and strength without sacrificing performance.  The portable drone is designed with arms that fold in order to save space, a redesigned and rebuilt power distribution system with gold-plated metal bearings that secure the power cords during flight, and a removable upper center board, meaning set-up time just takes a few minutes.  Combined with 4114 pro motors and 1552 folding propellers, the S900 has a maximum thrust of 2.5 kilograms.

 

 

Retractable landing gear and a special low gimbal mounting bracket give users a wide range of possible shooting angles and camera motions.  The latest motor adopts a single wire stator design, offering improved heat dissipation and better performance.  Each arm is designed with an 8° inversion and a 3° inclination, making the aircraft more stable when rolling and pitching, yet more flexible when rotating.  As the gimbal bracket is separated from the main frame by specially designed dampers, it significantly reduces high-frequency vibrations, resulting in a clearer and sharper shot.  The specs are readily available online for anyone looking to purchase.

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Get An Icheon Culture Lesson.


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The concept of watching people create pottery may not be the most exciting way to spend a Friday night, however the American Museum of Ceramic Art released a video recently that visits Icheon, South Korea, to watch specialists as they make excellent Korean pottery using conventional strategies. The process is oddly majestic, and entrancing to watch.  Icheon has a history of fired society that compasses a large number of years, and it proceeds right up ’til today.  Check the method.

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Brooklyn artist Justin Maller has a series of digital portraits in “Facets” style.  He skills have been used to illustrate the likes of Darth Vader all the way to Daft Punk and beyond.  Check the method.

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Geometric Dichroic Glass Installations by Chris Wood


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Artist Chris Wood works with colored glass to create colorful, prism-like mazes and mandalas of light installed vertically on walls. Her most common material is dichroic (meaning ‘two color’) glass, a material invented by NASA in the 1950s that has a special optical coating meant to reflect certain wave lengths of light while letting others through. At some angles the glass appears completely reflective, somewhat like a mirror of gold.

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Iggy Azalea – Black Widow ft. Rita Ora


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“Black Widow” is a song by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, from her debut studio album, The New Classic (2014). The song’shook is sung by British recording artist Rita Ora, and its lyrics chronicle subjects of revenge and feminism in a failed romantic relationship. “Black Widow” was written by Azalea, Katy Perry, Sarah Hudson, Benny Blanco, and duo Stargate; the latter also produced the song.  The song impacted on mainstream radio stations in the US as the fifth single from The New Classic and the accompanying music video for the song. The song has currently peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming her third top-five hit, following “Fancy” and “Problem”. The song also became Ora’s first top-five hit in the US.

Höweler + Yoon’s Swing Time Illuminates Boston Park


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‘Swing time’ by höweler + yoon architecture is an interactive playscape composed of 20 illuminated ring-shaped swings. Designed in three different sizes, the welded polypropylene swings enable users to engage, exercise and play as individuals or in groups. The installation activates the temporary urban park and creates a community area between the Boston convention, exhibition center and D street. LED lighting within the swings are regulated by custom micro-controllers that signal their activity levels. This happens thanks to the internal accelerometer that measures the forces of the swing. This means when they are static, they emit a soft, white light and a switching one from white to purple when in motion. These responsive play elements invite users to interact with each other and create more of a community at the Boston park.

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Timur Lysenko’s Tattoos


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There is darkness and beauty in Timur Lysenko’s tattoos. His Polish-based tattooer uses gradient shading to create 3D wow-factor portraits and flowers, and then mixes into the compositions flat lines and sweater-style patterns for a contrasting effect. There is a lot of black pigment, and some bright pink or red. The aesthetic and themes are like flashbacks of horror movies; bits of Edward Scissorhands and Beauty and the Beast, as well as Punk Rock music and album covers.

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