While Uncle Sam and the White House try and figure out how to balance the national economy, Murphy Design delivers 3 free extra books with every order over $75 during the month of October.

Muxtape.com, our friend who gave us awesome digital mixtapes yet was shut down by the RIAA will relaunch again as a service for bands. Kudos to Justin for walking away from licensing deals and creating something simple and beautiful for people who love music. The new format will include a ton of slick features that should make any artist’s life that much easier.

Tijuana artist Jorge Tellaeche stole the show at Sanctuary 143’s bike-art exhibition on Saturday night in Barrio Logan. The concrete walls, high ceilings and open beams of The Logan provided the perfect backdrop for showing off art and mixed media. I look forward to more creative use of this excellent space that neighbors the mighty Miriello Grafico. Oh, and I took some snaps and posted them here.

Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary architect Rem Koolhaas. After winning Time Magazine’s Best Design for 1998, filmmakers put together this DVD  to showcase the unusual and unpredictable look at the spaces and structure of Rem’s House in Bordeaux. It’s totally whacked yet normal.  Does that make sense? Click the image to view trailer.

I never thought of developing a visual relationship with my beer but the clever folks at Amore have proven me wrong. Product design and logo creation is truly an art. It’s cleaner, more immersive and I’m ready for another cold one.

This is the perfect accessory to your Mad Men addiction. Each week, graphic designer Nobody’s Sweetheart illustrates a scene from Mad Men and makes them available as a wallpaper download, icon or to purchase. They’re totally retro and the perfect compliment for the perfect show.

Our friends at Sezio are promoting creativity in San Diego with substance and style. The site is fast becoming an addictive destination of ours. Case in point, check out their great coverage of “Give Love Back”, a collaboration of like-minded brands and artists who use their talent and treasure to make the world a better place.

This is a great find by our friends at Afrojacks.  ”How to take something basic and make it interesting.” Wait about 17 seconds for it to kick in.

If you have an idea that you believe would help somebody, Google wants to hear about it. They’re looking for ideas that help as many people as possible, in any way, and will pony up $10 Million in funding to launch them. You can submit your ideas and help vote on ideas from others. Very very cool!

Say hello future.   No Gas. No Emissions. Pure Electric. Chrysler’s new Peapod is probably best suited for seniors getting around their gated communities in Boca.  It tops off at 25MPH and 30 miles per charge. Expected for production in 2009.