A robot arm. We’ve seen them several times in scifi movies and on television and in electronics shows that have been promising certain advancements in technology for what seems like eons now. But now it seems that once again fantasy and reality have met. [ Continue Reading ]

Like many children, Michael Johansson had fun making things out of model kits.  As an adult, he turned that love into  reality on a larger scale.  [ Continue Reading ]

Stephane Manel can get away with referring to himself by only one name- Manel. Why? Because cool people are allowed to as a thorough examination of the phenomenon clearly proves. Cher, Madonna, Bono, Jay-Z, MacGyver and Rambo are just a few examples of the I’m-cool-enough-for-one-name trend. (The jury’s still out on The Edge-we’re not sure if it counts as one name or two). [ Continue Reading ]

Have you ever wondered what happens to all those buses that nobody uses or are considered too old and unsafe for school use? Wonder no more. Apparently they all go to Panama! Unused and unwanted buses end up in Panama and are then converted into public transportation vehicles for urban areas. If that were the end of the story, one might say “That’s nice. They help out the less fortunate.”  This is much more than that. This is riding in style. Call it: Pimp My Ride: Panama City Edition. These neglected and worn down vehicles are ” fantastically refashioned” with designs and imagery painted on all available surfaces by  veteran artists and newbies alike. Horns, thumping music, [ Continue Reading ]

As a celebration for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Richard Mille is launching an exclusive limited edition watch only to go for sale in the U.S. and Canada. The timepiece beauty goes by the model name RM011 DLC Titanium “Americas White”, and its design is sure to please sports aficionados, gadget kings, tech junkies, and sophisticated men alike. [ Continue Reading ]

So maybe you’re not a professional photographer, however if you share the same love for capturing moments with a camera but lack the skills to find the right angle, then this camera might be just for you. The new digital camera by Art Lebedev Fleksimus allows you to take pictures around corners and other difficult angles, thanks to its flexible tube . [ Continue Reading ]

The post you are about to read is based on a true story…although some liberties have been taken.. :) [ Continue Reading ]

The image above was taken from the Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass’s 1964 classic film  ”Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. You may have heard it before.  The doe ( female deer) with the long lashes and pretty bow is actually named Clarice and is not Vixen at all, as the title of this particular blog suggests, but thats really besides the point. While this classic which was inspired by the poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” and the coloring book “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, has a good message and a happy ending, it is the song that is sung, which has no relation in particular to the movie, that I have issue with. [ Continue Reading ]

When it comes to having a childhood-story-related complex, Alice in Wonderland syndrome is probably your best option. (For ones that are a bit more problematic look under Peter Pan syndrome, see:Michael Jackson). Afterall, it just means a fascination with all things whimsical, fantastic and slightly macabre. As someone with an Alice fixation, Scottish artist Johanna Basford, does signature black and white illustrations which play with all these elements. Her work is devastatingly detailed and what is most surprising is that it is done the traditional way-by hand, mainly using paint, ink and paper.This fact makes the depth and scope of her work even more impressive. [ Continue Reading ]