Monthly Archives: August 2012

Through The Pages of “Vitamin Green”

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Yale Breslin

We recently caught up on Vitamin Green , Phaidon Book’s definitive and up to the minute guide to the world’s most innovative projects in green design. Covering a huge range of subjects from product and landscape designs, to building projects, … Continue reading →

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The Mind of Artist & Set Designer Gary Card

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Yale Breslin

There really are no words to describe the concepts and ideas inside the mind of renowned artist and set designer Gary Card. So, instead of trying, we let Mr. Card to the talking, providing insights into 10 of his different … Continue reading →

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The Top Cars of Porsche Custom

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Yale Breslin

Meet Sascha Glaeser, manager of the Customer Consultation for Porsche Cars North America. He’s at the forefront of the brands customer consultation program, which is basically a design-your-own Porsche concierge service that allows customers to personalize everything on the car … Continue reading →

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All Eyes on Usain Bolt

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Quinn Peterson

Until this weekend, the 2012 Olympics have been dominated by men’s and women’s swimming and gymnastics, with a dose of basketball and beach volleyball. Gabby Douglas, Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin, among others, have led those discussions. Track and field … Continue reading →

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Insert Coin(s) – The Las Vegas Answer to Video Games

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Andreas Hale

Beyond the neon glow of the Las Vegas strip lies a city that has a burgeoning culture that strays from the customary slot machines and card games that Sin City is best known for. Imagine, if you will, a nightclub/sports … Continue reading →

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Happy 51st Birthday, President Obama

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Life and Times

“My hair may be grayer than it was four years ago. But my determination to do right by you is stronger than ever.” – President Obama

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Gabby Douglas Wins Gold, So What’s the Debate?

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Andreas Hale

At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 20-year-old Dominique Dawes became the first African-American to win an individual Olympic medal in artistic gymnastics and the first Black person of any gender or nationality to win an Olympic gold medal in … Continue reading →

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Jon Warren, Creative Director of Vans On Style, Designing, and Lifestyle

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Yale Breslin

Jon Warren has been with Vans for over 10 years, and now, he holds the spot of Senior Creative Director of Lifestyle footwear – meaning he oversees the creative direction and overall aesthetic for a plethora of Vans brands and … Continue reading →

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Low End Theory: Wolfsgart Auto Show and Stance Culture

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Life and Times

Focusing squarely on the customization of German automobiles – including Audi, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen – New England’s Wolfsgart Auto Show delves into DIY car culture, where drivers utilize custom suspension modification to lower and raise the heights of cars … Continue reading →

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Pusha T Talks The Making Of “Lord Willin'” 10 Years On, Pharrell vs. Kanye, & G.O.O.D. Music

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Devin Chanda

This month marks the tenth anniversary of the release of Lord Willin’, the 2002 major label debut from Virginia Beach rap duo Clipse, comprised of brothers Gene “No Malice” Thornton and Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton. Produced entirely by hometown neighbors … Continue reading →

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