Have you ever wanted a device that physically manipulates photographs by implanting messages onto the object being photographed?  Does that even make sense?  Well, Berlin-based artist Julius von Bismarck recently picked up an award for creating a device that does just that.  He calls it the “Image Fulgurator” and by clicking the image below you will become more perplexed .

Impressively showing off ones portfolio takes some finesse and product design firm Seymour Powell certainly hit the mark with “In Seven Clicks”.  I’m impressed.

Gas prices are out of control.  Plane fares are skyrocketing.  Designer Elric Petit recommends you take shipping to a whole new level with this “ship-a-person” prototype.

315 ping pong balls of sheer beauty.  Simple and creative.  Plus, who doesn’t love ping pong?

We’re excited to see The Album Leaf perform tomorrow night. They’re one of our favorite bands and we should know, we spent years managing and licensing their music. Here’s a short documentary we put together in release of their most recent album, “Into The Blue Again”.  And yes, that title is from the Talking Heads.

I saw George Carlin perform back in college and to this day, no one has made me laugh quite so hard.  It saddens me to report that we’ve now lost a true comic genius.  George, you will surely be missed.

Came across this today in one of the too many newsletters I subscribe to. It’s from the clever folks at Fecal Face and contrary to the name, I find it quite beautiful. Click on the image and it’ll look a hell of a lot better.

Bouncy, upbeat pop music just in time for summer.  If you haven’t been clued in to Black Kids, here’s your chance.  Download the single “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You” as you gear up for their major-label debut on July 22.

Returning for its second season, the Golden Globe-winning series has my vote for best show on television, period.  AMC has announced the season 2 premiere of MAD MEN on Sunday, July 27 @ 10PM and I cannot wait for all the jockeying of power, whiskey, smokes and of course, the almighty Sterling Cooper dollar.

New line of t-shirts launched today from The Quiet Life.