[Cool] This just made my day…

30 05 2008


So there’s a new art installation put in New York and London.
It’s a Victorian inspired piece. Looking to be a telescope that plunges into the ground from London through the Atlantic Ocean and pops out of New York City.
On both ends, viewers can see one another… real time.

Raj? Meet you there for lunch? :) – Ant


The Telectroscope will be on display and open to the public 24 hours a day in London and New York until June 15. Artichoke is arranging requests to synchronize special reunions between friends and family or, the company hopes, maybe even a marriage proposal.

More Pictures/Info Here and Here





[Must Have] Collar Stays

30 05 2008

Collar Stays aka Collar Bones, Collar Tabs or known as Collar Stiffeners in the UK.

Your dress shirt should be crisp, sparkling and fit.

Collar Stays will ensure your collar stays straight, perfectly bridged over your tie and anchor your collar as well.

Most shirts come with a pair or two of plastic ones. Invest in a nice pair of metal (usually brass) ones.
Also if you ever need a screwdriver, very MacGyver-007ish if you pull one from your collar ;)





[Law] NY Gov Advances Same Sex Marriage

30 05 2008

NY Governor, David Paterson has given his administration until June 30 to report back with regulatory changes to recognize same-sex unions performed in other states and Canada. This following the victory in California weeks ago.

I’m happy about this. No offense, but it takes a legally blind politician to finally start seeing things correctly?

Now there are politicians and organizations planning to take legal action against the governor and his administration, saying he bypassed Legislature to progress this bill. Bullshit. Fuck you. Let the people do what they want. Its their lives, you over-zealous, cross-bearing, banner-waving nut jobs are fucking stupid. You idiots won’t be living with them, so who are you to say how they should live their lives. Fuck off.

You realize, heterosexual marriages are allowed to over 1200 rights. Same sex marriages won’t get anything close to that. And they say discrimination’s gone…

Marriage, what is it? The union between two individuals who love and care for one another, the biggest step into the pursuit of happiness and the American Dream (or any dream). Law shouldn’t govern who can partake in this tradition. What if law prohibited interracial unions or restricted certain age differences. Doesn’t make sense right? Who has the right to say no you cannot marry someone, hell not even your parents have that right. It’s a personal decision two people make, and the consequences (good or bad) of that decision should be faced by those partaking in it. They’re not causing anyone any harm, let them be happy.


FUCK YOU BRUNO





[Book] Devil May Care

29 05 2008

New James Bond book out, “Devil May Care”. This is the 36th entry into the series. Published yesterday, marking Ian Fleming’s 100th birthday (he’s dead by the way).

Synopsis: A savage execution in the desolate outskirts of Paris sets in motion a chain of events designed to lead only to global catastrophe, as a tide of lethal narcotics threatens to engulf Sixties Britain, a British airliner goes missing over Iraq and the thunder of coming war echoes around the Middle East. Bond finds a willing accomplice in the shape of a glamorous Parisian called Scarlett Papava. He will need all her help in a life-and-death struggle with his most dangerous adversary yet – Dr Julius Gorner, a man who would dance with the Devil himself.





[Movie] Sex & The City

29 05 2008

Okay. I don’t get it. I’ve watched this show. It’s pretty frantic.

Is it living through the characters vicariously that makes it entertaining or do you actually relate to these women? Perhaps they’re living ideal lives? How ideal could it be, they’re living pretty fucked up lives.

I’m not hating on it, to each their own. A show with this kind of following has to be doing something right. I just want some light shed on it.

Hmmmm… if they made a Sports Center movie would men flock to it?





[.02] Some Advice for You Girlfriends/Wives

29 05 2008

Hello ladies. How are you today? Woke up feeling good? Good. Nice to hear.
Okay… lets get right to it.

You have us guys figured out all wrong, don’t get me wrong… you understand us and know everything there is about us but not just quite right. So, I’m going to compile a list, not just on my opinions but a gathered consensus of many other men I’ve talked to. Lets begin… shall we?

1 – Yes, we do think about sex a lot. But we’re hardwired to. Doesn’t mean we’d go sleep with other women, we’re just horny. Heck, we’re thinking about you when we fantasize! Sure, Angelina Jolie’s a total MILF or Scarlett Johansson has awesome supple breasts or how those Female Olympic Gymnasts get our minds spinning… but come on cut us some slack, we love you. Hey, if its any leverage we all have crushes on Johnny Depp just like you do! Doesn’t mean we’d have sex with him….

2 – In contrary to what you think, we actually listen to you. Yes, you’ve had a bad day at work, you’re menstruating, your heel broke or your girlfriend bought that dress you’ve been eyeing. We’re totally listening to you. Sometimes you think we’re not because you throw us REALLY hard questions. It’s like being on trial and giving testimony. We don’t know how to respond to you, and the fact we’re scared of giving the wrong response means we care! So that blank stare you get after ranting… it doesn’t say “What was she saying- That piece of tin foil in the corner totally had my attention” it says “Oh shit. Oh shit. Oh shit. What do I say.” We’re not all psychiatrists, most of the time we won’t know what to say or how to say it, but we’re there for you. That piece of tin foil is totally reflecting the sun though…

3 – Going back to sex. We’re always ready for it. Just putting it out there.

4 – Sports. Our main vice. No we don’t love it more than you. But we’re not ignoring you, we’re just totally into it. Think of it as you and your girlfriends sitting around watching your weekly soap or some really intense tear jerker. It’s the same thing, just testosterone fueled. Join in with us. What’s better than that? Two of our favorite things in the world at once… your woman and your favorite team playing on TV.

5 – Habits. We have bad habits yes we know. Its hard to change. But if you really look at us now and compare us to when you first started dating us, we’ve changed a lot. And you have a lot to do with that. Now thats what I call love. That and sex with you is awesome.

6 – We don’t want to argue. We can sit down and talk. Be patient with us. We’re a bit lagged behind in terms of evolution. Give us the benefit of the doubt.

7 – We like comforting you and babying you. Seriously. Not just because it might lead to sex.

8 – We care about your friends and family. Honest to God. We don’t want to make you look bad. Think of us as that lame puppy you got off the streets. Smile on us when we do stupid things, we don’t mean any harm.

9 – We’re forgetful. Not because we don’t deem it important enough to remember. We’re juggling a lot of things mentally. Now factor in the DNA-encoded trait of constantly thinking about sex… lets see you girls try that.

10 – Last but not least. We love you. We really do. We wouldn’t trade you for anything in the world. Not even for 17 minutes with Scarlett Johansson and her supple breasts.





[Endorsed] D Collection Berlin Blazer – $128 US

29 05 2008

Went shopping today in SoHo with my cousin Andrew. Did some off season shopping, looking for sweaters/coats/jackets… you know the stuff that’s on sale. I’m still in the market for a nice trench coat, I hear it gets pretty nippy still in London. So we hit up Uniqlo, H&M, Old Navy, Gap, OMG, Daffy’s, Victoria Secret (researching for my upcoming Women’s Style section of course) and finally Urban Outfitters. Where we saw this baby. Great jacket/blazer… very utilitarian. Double breasted-convertible, very versatile. Check our UO they’ve got some nice light jackets in stock. Grab one, you’ll look good in one. Don’t believe me? Just ask Andrew…





[Endorsed] Wildwood

28 05 2008


225 Park Ave, at 18th; 212.533.2500

Cheffed by a former Hill Country deputy pitmaster, Wood’s a cafeteria-style, blackened steel and wood beam’d resto pouring 50 beers and serving four delectable types of ribs, plus pork brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and kielbasa. Dangerously, Wood’s located near Hill Country, Blue Smoke, and Rub, making it the southernmost vertex of NY’s Bermuda-like meat…parallelogram?





[Endorsed] Igor’s Clean Cuts – $12 US

28 05 2008

Beer and a Haircut

3pm-8pm Saturdays at 20 1st Ave, between 2nd and 1st; 212.539.0952

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to ensure quality — whether you’re talking alcohol, hair cuts, or alcohol and hair cuts. Get trimmed and buzzed at Igor’s Clean Cuts.

Thrillist - Igor's Clean CutsMaster of the $12 coif, Igor’s is run by…Igor, a veteran Neighborhood Barber stylist and former Soviet anti-aircraft gunner who from ‘89-’91 protected Moscow from the Blackhawk, and its bourgeois payload, the Fauxhawk. Now commissar of his own East Village shop, Igor’s unleashing a sweet summer deal: a $12 job in any style, plus free, ice-cold PBRs from his cooler, on the first three Saturdays of the month — but not the 4th, because 25% of the time, Igor’s Jewish all the time. If he deems your liver up to Russian standards, he’ll also treat you to gratis frozen vodka, guaranteeing that you arrive handsome and jolly at your post-cut picnic, or handsome and willing to watch Stargate Atlantis on your post-cut sofa.

For a bit extra (but also including free beer), Igor offers hot towel face shaves, and, for you cavemen, back shaves — because even if you don’t spend a lot for it, not being a man-bear will always pay big dividends.





[Endorsed] DaveK Umbrellas – $99 US

28 05 2008

The one umbrella you’ll ever need for life.

FEATURES

Super-strong Frame
Davek’s carbon WindFlex Frame™ System is reinforced with flexible carbon polymer ligaments and has a solid steel shaft to prevent breakage or rib distortion in strong winds.

Superior-quality Fabric
Davek umbrellas use a superior-quality microweave fabric with a water-repellent outer coating and a protective inner coating for maximum protection from the elements. Extremely thin and extremely strong.

Beautiful Handle
The zinc alloy handle is plated brushed nickel for protection against corrosion.

3-Action Button System
Push to automatically open, push to automatically close. If the umbrella ever inverts, just press the button and the ribs will automatically correct themselves to closed position.

Extra-wide Closure Strap
Rolling the fabric together for a clean, neat look is a snap with Davek’s extra-wide, easy-to-use closure strap.

Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Each umbrella comes with an unconditional LIFETIME GUARANTEE. If, during its lifetime, you find any defect in material or workmanship, or the umbrella should fail to function, we will gladly repair or replace it.

Loss Protection Card
Use your DAVEK Loss Protection card (given at time of initial purchase) to redeem a replacement umbrella from the company at half-price. One redemption per customer.