Atlanta Zoo

Yea, I didn't know Atlanta had one either...

1979

My feeling during and towards my high school years wrapped up into one song.

This video, especially, reminds me of the last summer before college...hanging with my friends (for the last time) and also the feeling of our newly discovered independence from the limits of being a teenager, being in high school and dealing w/ all its b.s., prom, senior superlatives, cheerleaders, jocks, geometry, curfews...and although we didn't have it all figured out...for once we felt alive...

"Shake down 1979..."

~1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins

The Rock-afire Explosion

I remember the first time seeing this "band" perform live at Showbiz Pizza Place. Those memories aren't the most pleasent memories from my childhood...instead I remember the shock, horror and confusion. At 8 yrs old, I remember saying "WTF?!? Not cool..." and while all the other kids watched the show (whether in amazement or horror) I was here.

This trailer of the soon to be released documentary on The Rock-afire Explosion band, brought back those dreadful memories...


Niki, it's probably a good that you do NOT watch this following vid...everyone else enjoy (j/k)!

Who in the heLL thought this was a cute idea for kids?

Air....Piano???

Omer Yosha has created a pretty cool instrument. The Air Piano is an electronic piano of sorts that lets you play notes without touching any keys. It uses infrared technology to detect movement and plays a music note based on where the movement came from. If you leave your hand hovering over a spot the Air Piano will sustain the note. It also appears that you can change octaves by raising or lowering your hand over one of the sensors. It seems that infrared technology has come a long way from the days of the Sega Activator.

rip'd from oh gizmo

Internet down!!!

My internet has been off for about 2.5 weeks now...which is the reason why I haven't posted anything. All apologies! It should up this weekend though, I can't wait...I feel disconnected!!!!

So for the past 2.5 weeks I came up w/ a few (good & bad) post ideas. Besides coming up with post ideas, I have watched a few movies, old and new...

two of last movie I (re)watched:

One of Al Pacino's best...Serpico

and

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

I swear, Leonardo Dicaprio acting was so good in this movie...i thought he was really mentally handicap'd! I mean look at him in the video cover above, definitely the look of a "window licker". oh yeah J. Depp did a good job as usual...as well as the lady who play'd his mom...

I want to see Hancock movie but i have read/heard mixed reviews on it...most of them leaning towards the "Damn the hype, this movies blows..."

oh yeah WANTED sucked! and u r not a lame a$$ if you like it...

I should've seen Wall-E instead...96% freshness rating?!? hmm...

Thats it for now...Stayed tuned.

i'm outtie 5 g's
~kid a.

Tom Whalen

Cool art and posters by 34 yr old illustrator/designer, Tom Whalen






for more click HERE

80 floors & 360 degrees

Dubai, the city w/ artificial islands (shaped like palm trees), ski resorts in the middle of the desert, another island project which will resemble the globe....just added another high profile, luxury, top-of-the-line ($$$$$) project to their list...The Dynamic Tower.

click HERE for vid and explanation.

If you happen to have 3.7 to 36 million in the bank, you can reserve yours today!

click HERE for some more examples of Dubai Architecture.

Yea, I NEED TO GO TO DUBAI.

coffee table + books

this time around, instead of suggesting books, i'll suggest some of my favorite fashion magazines. Honestly this is the 1st section i go to when I step into any book store...am I the only one?

-Complex Magazine
Launched in 02' this bi-monthly production by designer Marc Ecko, the creator of *ecko unltd., become a medium as the definitive cross-cultural men's buyer's guide and lifestyle magazine. This magazine illustrates pop culture through the lens of the next generation, successfully fusing fashion, pop culture, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and gaming, the magazine has its compass firmly pointed at emerging trends and talent.

to stay fresh, subscribe, or read more about Complex go here


-The Fader
A magazine dedicated to arts and artist: music + film + art. These arts are illustrated in some of the best photos that I have ever seen in any magazine. This
Founded by Rob Stone and Jon Cohen in 98', this freestanding and independent NYC-based magazine covers a variety of genres and doesn't discriminate towards any of them: hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.

Download the latest magazine (in pdf form) for FREE (!) here

or subscribe or read more about The Fader here


-GQ
With a history of more than 50 yrs, this magazine has focused on fashion, style, and culture for men, through articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, sports, technology, and food...it is hard to believe that this magazine isn't your one stop shop for maintaining a healthy lifestyle of a young sir.

subscribe or read more about GQ

Superfly

In my mind, I feel like I am in a blaxploitation film when I listen to this album. Whether I am riding around ATL in my 'vintage sports car' or chillin' in my living room, I have a certain amount of swagger when this album is on.