March 26, 2010
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.
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
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.
Some MTV Spring Break Performances
Drake - Over
Ludacris ft. Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
Trey Songz - Invented Sex
Ludacris ft. Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
Trey Songz - Invented Sex
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.
via fortune
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.
via fortune
March 20, 2010
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
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.
via hypebeast
Robin Thicke ft. Estelle – Rollacoasta
From his fourth studio Album "Sex Therapy". The video was filmed by director Gil Green.
March 18, 2010
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.
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