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Friday, February 27, 2009

The Fable of Ben Wallace


In the Bible, there's the story of Samson and Delilah. Given his luscious locks, Samson is told he'll have unfathomable strength as long as he never cuts his hair. However, enticed by Delilah, his hair does get cut and he loses all his strength. Whoops.

However, I don't think the Bible mentions that before his haircut, Samson's productivity would drastically decrease to the point where he's considered one of the worst free agent signings in history. Or that he had an entire metropolitan fan base upset that he was a part of their team. And it's probably glossed over, but I'm pretty sure that Samson never had his hair in cornrows.

Oh, and Samson could shoot freethrows.

Phil Yamada. Vancouver.



philyamada.com

Phil Yamada. Vancouver.



philyamada.com

Modernica. Fiberglass Stacking Chair.


Fiberglass is a recyclable material but it can only be re-made into more fiberglass products.
With the cost of raw materials increasing, people are starting to wake up to the fact that recycling is a necessity (financially and environmentally).
Recycled fiberglass is less expensive than creating it from scratch, it can be stronger, lighter and more durable. You probably see recycled fiberglass used for things like swimming pools, bathtubs, park benches, food court furniture, bus seats, recycling bins, public trash receptacles and boats.
modernica.net

Modernica. Fiberglass Stacking Chair.


Fiberglass is a recyclable material but it can only be re-made into more fiberglass products.
With the cost of raw materials increasing, people are starting to wake up to the fact that recycling is a necessity (financially and environmentally).
Recycled fiberglass is less expensive than creating it from scratch, it can be stronger, lighter and more durable. You probably see recycled fiberglass used for things like swimming pools, bathtubs, park benches, food court furniture, bus seats, recycling bins, public trash receptacles and boats.
modernica.net

Wooden Eyeglass Frames.




urbanspectacles.com

Wooden Eyeglass Frames.




urbanspectacles.com

Thursday, February 26, 2009

NEW bear mug.




By artist Taylor E. in 1979. Japan. (written on mug)
Wow I just realized how long it's been since i've bought a new 2nd hand mug- as I haven't posted anything on mugs in ages! I found this lil guy at a church bazaar downtown for $1. I don't quite know if these bears are engaged in G-rated or R-rated activity...

NEW bear mug.




By artist Taylor E. in 1979. Japan. (written on mug)
Wow I just realized how long it's been since i've bought a new 2nd hand mug- as I haven't posted anything on mugs in ages! I found this lil guy at a church bazaar downtown for $1. I don't quite know if these bears are engaged in G-rated or R-rated activity...

Chukka Del Barco. Vans Vault F/W 09.





Mid-cut boat-shoe inspired kick. Stunning.

Chukka Del Barco. Vans Vault F/W 09.





Mid-cut boat-shoe inspired kick. Stunning.

Karl Grandin. Stockholm.



The Animal Sweater pattern. 180 animal shaped logos.
Knitted using computerized tech at the Nederlands Textielmuseum in Tilburg. The garment was cut + sewn by Dima Stefanova.
karlgrandin.com

Karl Grandin. Stockholm.



The Animal Sweater pattern. 180 animal shaped logos.
Knitted using computerized tech at the Nederlands Textielmuseum in Tilburg. The garment was cut + sewn by Dima Stefanova.
karlgrandin.com

Street Style. Stockholm.


Anna Ahnborg.
stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se

Street Style. Stockholm.


Anna Ahnborg.
stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se

Marc Johns. The man.


flickr.com
Older posts on Marc here AND here.

Marc Johns. The man.


flickr.com
Older posts on Marc here AND here.

PJ Chmiel. Graph/web Designer. Kentucky.


Start a garden to grow your own food.
Catch, store, filter water/rainwater.
Learn a trade and invest in the necessary tools.
Insulate your home+use efficient appliances.
Adopt the use of natural remedies when needed (in absence of healthcare system)
Design/build/construct sustainably (use local, natural and recycled materials)
Ride a bike.
If you have a car, use veg fuel.
pjchmiel.com

PJ Chmiel. Graph/web Designer. Kentucky.


Start a garden to grow your own food.
Catch, store, filter water/rainwater.
Learn a trade and invest in the necessary tools.
Insulate your home+use efficient appliances.
Adopt the use of natural remedies when needed (in absence of healthcare system)
Design/build/construct sustainably (use local, natural and recycled materials)
Ride a bike.
If you have a car, use veg fuel.
pjchmiel.com

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Brad Miller Show: Brad Miller Practices Martial Arts

Seeking to add quickness and agility to his game, Brad Miller has begun martial arts training.

NBA Players I Think I Could Beat in a Fight

This is me. I am 6 feet 5 inches tall, and I weigh around 220 pounds. I am 25 years old. According to this 2006 survey, I'm just about the average NBA player, except the 4ish years of experience. Unfortunately, I've yet to be called up from the Glendale Heights Park District Men's A League. I'm surprised, too.

I'm pretty even-keeled. I don't have a terrible temper, but I also won't back down from a confrontation. Two Sundays ago, I nearly started a riot at my men's league game, due to an intentional foul. While I'm not actively seeking out fights, if someone were to start one with me, I'm going to defend myself. Of course, I'm a genial fellow, so I haven't been in a legitmate fight since 4th grade when I beat up Mike Punkachar in my living room.

But being average-sized, I thought it was necessary that I put together a list of players who I think I could beat in a fight. Even though Barack Obama wouldn't let it happen, there's a chance that another Pacers/Pistons brawl could happen at any time. Here is the list of NBA players I think I could beat in a fight, with a short description why:


  • Alex Acker - probably asthmatic.
  • Maurice Ager - lacks peripheral vision.
  • Alexis Ajinca - seems awkward.
  • Morris Almond - too pretty.
  • Chucky Atkins - named Chucky.
  • Jose Barea - tiny.
  • Marco Bellinelli - extreme tan suggests vanity.
  • Goran Dragic - appears to be 11.
  • Kevin Durant - weak.
  • Daniel Gibson - well-groomed, and therefore unconcerned with physical contact. Nicknamed "Boobie."
  • Manu Ginobili - would fall.
  • Kyle Korver - avoids confrontation.
  • Rashard Lewis - timid/easily bruised.
  • Tyronn Lue - small wingspan and top-heavy.
  • Steve Nash - brittle.
  • Chris Quinn - looks like this:

  • Cheikh Samb - easily distracted by shiny objects.
  • Sun Yue - weighs 120 pounds. Possible martial artists. May re-think this one.
  • Roko Ukic - pregnant.
  • Yao Ming - slow, lots of surface area for striking.

Cornelius Voelker. Germany.







oil on canvas. oil on paper.
cornelius-voelker.com

Cornelius Voelker. Germany.







oil on canvas. oil on paper.
cornelius-voelker.com