March 31, 2010

Hennessey Venom GT


It’s something to take a sports car, break it apart, lengthen it, and put it back together with a different engine inside. Yet that’s exactly the case with the Hennessey Venom GT ($TBA). Limited to just 10 per year, the ultra-exclusive Venom GT is based on the Lotus Elise, but is powered by the Corvette ZR1’s supercharged 6.2 liter LS9 V8. Hennessey has tuned the stock engine’s output up to 725hp, but will also offer twin-turbo versions putting out 1,000 and 1,200hp, respectively. Other Ferrari-fighting features include a six-speed Ricardo gearbox, 15-inch carbon ceramic brake rotors, a programmable traction control system, an active aerodynamics system with adjustable rear wing, and massive Michelin PS2 tires.
..Batmobile 2020?!..

March 29, 2010

Nom De Guerre 2010 Spring/Summer Collection






One of the brand’s strongest deliveries to date, Nom De Guerre offers a look into its Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. The line boasts an extensive array of goods, including its signature cut-and-sew offerings such as chambray shirts, oxfords, denim, shorts, and outerwear, all centering around a military theme. Look for these pieces through Nom De Guerre retailers, including NOMAD.

MidiPad – midi control app for iPad


The midipad is an exciting new app for the iPad/iPhone for music creation and live-performance. This multitouch-capable midi-controller-application communicates with your Apple Mac your Windows-based PC and even standalone hardware-synths via Wifi. In the production-environment midipad can control host-applications like Apple Logic, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo, Ableton Live and more. As a live-musician you can control sub-mixes of your virtual keyboard-rig, activate setups and change parameters of the virtual instruments or even hardware-instruments – all in realtime on stage. midipad incorporates various commonly used controller-types like buttons, trigger-pads, sliders, ribbon-control in one & two dimensions, rotary-knobs, or complete functionality blocks like transport-control. Price TBD

Aznom Chiller Cools Wine in 6 Minutes


Having last minute guests and being without a properly chilled bottle of wine or champagne can be frustrating, but with Aznom’s new Chiller you can be ready on nearly a moment’s notice. The Chiller can chill up to two bottles of wine, liquor (or whatever else) at a time and will take them from room temperature to the preferred chilled temp in as little as 6-7 minutes. Plus it comes in a compact and stylish design that’s customizable by color and material (high gloss, leather, carbon fiber) and can easily double as an end table when not in use.

March 28, 2010

Dunhill 2010 Spring New Releases




With Spring now in full swing, Dunhill begins releasing several pieces from its Spring/Summer 2010 line up, headed by renowned designer Kim Jones. Available at 'Forward'.

March 27, 2010

Melyssa Ford In Vibe Magazine




MacBook Air Supreme Ice Edition



The MacBook Air Supreme Ice Edition from Stuart Hughes is all done up in diamonds and platinum. The apple logo is made up of 25.5 carats of flawless diamonds (53 gems in all) while the entire front housing is comprised of a single sheet of highly polished solid platinum (2500 grams). The rest of the body is polished aluminum and the end result is a gleaming statement piece that makes working and surfing the net a total luxury experience. £139,995

March 26, 2010

Photography: Jakob Wagner

These Pics look incredible! (click to enlarge)



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PUMA Suede 2010 Spring/Summer New Releases


Erykah Badu – Gone Baby Don't Be Long



'New Amerykah' out March 30.

March 25, 2010

Ferrari California Now Available with Manual Transmission


The overwhelming majority of Ferraris ordered these days are not equipped with manual transmissions. Oh, you shift the gears yourself: the last time Ferrari had a fully automatic, torque-converter transmission like those found in most family sedans and SUVs was the 456 GTA that ceased production seven years ago. But the clutch pedal in Maranello’s finest is going the way of the Dodo, replaced by high-tech sequential and dual-clutch transmissions.

The last stand for those still intent on stirring the gears on their Ferraris themselves comes in the form of the California, a model which enthusiasts deride as too heavy and awkward. Still, Ferrari has just made a six-speed manual an option on the California, but it comes at the cost of both performance and fuel efficiency: compared to the less than four seconds the dual-clutch California takes to get to sixty, the manual version takes 4.2, while fuel economy drops from 17.8 to 15.8 miles per gallon.

Thomas Prescher presents The Triple Axis Flying Tourbillon Watch

Thomas Prescher Presents The Triple Axis Flying Tourbillon from Hodinkee on Vimeo.

Nike Sportswear 2010 Spring/Summer Collection Toki





Nike Sportswear release the following pack of clean and simple Tokis within their 2010 spring/summer collection. The sneaker itself represents a popular segment within the casual footwear world and arguably a growing aspect of Nike’s offerings with its vulcanized construction. Three colors each share tonal canvas uppers. Available now at UNDFTD.

March 23, 2010

Little Brother - Curtain Call

THE ISH!!



Download:Little Brother - Curtain Call (via 2dopeboyz)

March 22, 2010

ABSOLUT “NY-Z” (Jay-Z Documentary)

Continuing to collaborate with creative visionaries, ABSOLUT Vodka presents this new 15-minute short film featuring Jay-Z. The documentary, titled NY-Z, was directed by Danny Clinch and paints a rare portrait of the global hip-hop icon. With unprecedented access to Jay-Z the days and moments leading up to, and after, his legendary September 11th benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, Danny Clinch gives us an intimate glimpse into Jay-Z: his childhood, his motivation as an artist, his passion for music, and his muse, New York.

David Guetta ft. Kid Cudi - Memories (Armand van Helden Remix)

Some MTV Spring Break Performances

Drake - Over


Ludacris ft. Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad


Trey Songz - Invented Sex

Adidas Originals 2010 Spring/Summer Vespa Collection





6 ways to grow your business:

By Verne Harnish (Consultant and creator of MIT's Birthing of Giants executive program)

Whether you run a small or midsize business or manage a department in a larger company, these tips will work for you.

1. Get an edge

Find an underlying advantage of 10 to 30 times over the competition to dominate your industry. Barrett Ersek, founder of Philadelphia-based Happy Lawn, innovated a way to close sales in minutes instead of weeks using a proprietary mapping and price-quoting process.How to figure this out? Look at your industry's biggest cost and time constraints and challenge the conventional thinking in those areas of the business.

2. Own a phrase

Brand is about owning a word or two in the minds of your market. No confusion about what niche Trench Safety & Supply Inc. owns. J. Darius Bikoff, founder of Energy Brands, coined "enhanced waters" as a new multibillion-dollar beverage category. Chris Krause is focused on "athletic scholarships" for high school athletes.And how do you know if you own the phrase? Google it and see if your company shows up.

3. Hyper focus

Align the entire company around a single measurable priority each quarter. Not 75, not five, but one overarching focus for the next 90 days that removes a significant bottleneck in the business.One company needed to hire 16 specialists; another focused on doubling inventory turns; a third concentrated on its Google ranking. What about yours?

4. Control your cash

Growth sucks cash, so construct a business model that fuels your growth without the need of outside capital. Gift cards, advanced payments, tighter billing practices, and shorter sales and delivery cycles are a few of many strategies. And to stay focused, look at your cash position daily. You'll sleep better knowing the business can fund its own growth.

5. Write!

Flood the digital market space with blogs, white papers, YouTube videos, and Twitter messages that align with the phrase you own (check out The Shipping Bloke blog). Then enhance your authority by writing a book like Chris Krause's Athletes Wanted. Published content is king in driving education-based marketing programs and in establishing you and your company as the authorities in your industry.

6. Pulse faster

If you want to move faster, pulse faster. The executive teams of the fastest-moving companies huddle daily, as if in constant crisis mode -- driving on priorities, metrics, and data gathered from the market. Billionaires like T. Boone Pickens formally meet twice a day with their teams. And successful executive teams gather once a week vs. annually to get some talk time around the six strategies I've outlined for growing the business. It's about having a bias for action.


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B.O.B. - 'Nothing on You'

cool video

March 20, 2010

Kim Kardashian's 2011 Calendar (Preview Pics)





Tommy Guerrero / Levis' "Ranchero" Cover All







The Tommy Guerrero x Levi’s Ranchero collection, a robust denim jacket joins the collection sharing the same multi-colored Mexican blanket material seen in the past combined with Levi’s’ legendary denim. The Cover All jacket comes in either washed indigo or raw black versions and features a contrasting yoke. Available now at e-levi.jp.

March 19, 2010

'Predators' Trailer

Incredible ~ McLaren Automotive officially launches itself and MP4-12C supercar






At a press conference held at its technology center in the UK this morning, McLaren Automotive officially launched itself into existence as a real, honest-to-goodness automaker. McLaren Automotive chairman Ron Dennis introduced the new MP4-12C by reminding the audience that since McLaren entered Formula One competition in 1966, the team has won 25 percent of all the races that have taken place. McLaren created the first carbon fiber chassis F1 car in 1981 and the first series production road car with a carbon chassis. The now-departed Mercedes-McLaren SLR was the highest-selling carbon fiber chassis road car ever (so far).

Vane x Sebago 2010 Spring/Summer “Future Heritage” Collection




New York City’s Vane and Sebago continue on with their partnership of last season as we preview their 2010 spring/summer collection. The design language of the collection takes into account the heritage of Sebago as a brand with contemporary design updates. A strong focus on materials includes some uses of both Cordura and silver reflective 3M. The collection will be available in April, 2010 at The Atrium, Brooklyn Circus, and Dave’s Quality Meats in New York City; Akira and Solemates in Chicago; Concepts in Boston; Centre in Dallas, Commonwealth in DC; Next in Cleveland, Hot Rod in Los Angeles, Complex in Vancouver; and select Tokyo accounts Adam Et Rope, Edition, Tailgate, and The Sixth Man.


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Robin Thicke ft. Estelle – Rollacoasta



From his fourth studio Album "Sex Therapy". The video was filmed by director Gil Green.

Saab Aero-X Concept




March 18, 2010

Pharrell's "Moncler Vest"




Expected release this fall/winter.

Supra TUF 2010 Spring/Summer Collection “Tennis Ball” Vaider



Supra’s abrasion-resistant and durable collection of skate shoes under the TUF line enjoys the following addition to their 2010 spring/summer collection. The “Tennis Ball” Vaider capitalizes on the color and textures of tennis ball with small touches of black. Available now at Supra stockists around the globe.