12.30.2006
Love the pouty look of the girls that Stella Im Hultberg painted.. This industrial designer turned painter puts that expressive look that I love so much right onto paper.. I'm especially loving the recent 2006 series that you see below..

12.28.2006
Delta did a couple of decks for Mekanism.. Numbered edition of 100.. Always loving his work..

MTM (Multi Time Machine Inc.) makes and sells genuine military timepieces that are used by the special forces.. But can also be worn and used on the street.. Tough utilitarian look and functionalities.. Charges via magnetic induction.. Internal dial illumination and external LED illumination (emergency flashlight).. Water tight to 330ft.. Anti-reflective crystal.. Stainless steel construction.. If you're a fan of "24" or "The Unit".. you'll recognize it as the watch that Jack Bauer and "Unit" guys wear.. There are several models to smorgasbord from..
Thanks again to G-Gun for deets..

12.27.2006
Trying to get back into shape after doing nothing physical and pigging out this Christmas? Then go and check out RossTraining.. An eclectic mix of useful and innovative high performance conditioning and functional strength training excercises that work.. Watch his demo videos and be inspired..
Thanks to G-Gun for pointing this excellent site to me..

12.26.2006
Here are a few sharp items from Gerber that I like..
The LMF II is a robust fixed-blade knife that also quadruples as hammer, hinge pry and Plexiglas punch.. Plus many more qualities that make this blade stand out..
If a folder is more your style.. then the Gerber 06 Automatic could be what you're looking for.. Deploys easily even when wearing gloves.. Thanks to an over-sized realease button.. Also features a strike point pommel and a slide safety that works both in the open or closed position..
And finally the Gator Combo Axe II which makes for a great camping axe.. Forged steel head.. Gator textured grip.. and saw that fits into the glass-filled nylon handle of the axe..

And to shine a light on things.. I like the all-weather Tactikka XP.. a powerful LED headlight for those jobs where you need the use of both your hands.. Three intensity levels.. plus a strobe and a boost mode.. Can change the color of the beam with sliding colored lenses (red, green, blue).. for task specific situations..

12.22.2006
I've been a fan of Palla over the years.. His manipulation of photography blows my mind.. There's a nice article on him via PingMag.. Check it..

12.21.2006
The iTWYF gloves are the perfect items for Canadian winters.. Designed for those who use electronic devices often.. these lined leather gloves incorporate function-specific fingers that enable you to handle and use your electronic devices without having to take the gloves off.. The thumb has a flap that lets you make/receive calls easily.. The middle has a stylus nib built-in.. so you can tap and write with accuracy onto your screen without worry of scratching.. Nice Canadian design..

If you play the guitar.. And like to write your own music.. Then the Boss Micro BR might be just what you're looking for.. It's a pocket-sized digital studio that you can plug your guitar into and digitally record what you play.. Comes with multiple effects to get the sound you want.. Can also record acoustically via built-in stereo mic.. to capture songs ideas and performances.. Four audio tracks and one dedicated drum track..  Also has line-in.. back-lit muti display.. and can upload MP3 and WAV files onto it..
The perfect tool to bring with you.. wherever you go..

12.19.2006
A few more wristcam photos added to Album04..

12.18.2006
I've always been interested in beetles and dragonflies.. Now Mike Libby has given them a twist.. He's taken antique watch parts and electronics.. And "machined" them together in a beautiful way.. You can check them out at his Insect Lab.. Enjoy..

Went out shopping for Christmas gifts for my nephews/god-sons.. Found two toys in particular that I really liked.. One is the Force Action Lightsaber.. where the blade shoots out with the press of a button (check the video!).. and the other is the Sigma 6 Snake Eyes.. who is always down with the ninja steez.. Both are items I'd want for myself even.. Hmmmmm..

12.15.2006
Galaxaburners from the mind of Juneten.. Check them out..

12.12.2006
Time for my regular monthly reads..
Both are now available in two flavors -> 1) Hardcopy (available at select bookstores/magazine shops).. 2) Digital (now also available online!).. Check them out.. one way or another..

Vapors -> Issue #37 ..

And BPM -> Issue #78..

12.10.2006
Cool video by Delta for YKK.. Transforming.. Floating.. Interforming.. Kinetic.. Graf.. Delta rocks..

12.9.2006
Check out TeamManila's latest selection.. Good stuff.. Especially for those interested in Filipino culture.. Hey Jowee.. Next design -> "NoyPi".. What'dya think?..

12.8.2006
Wow! Been off the grid for over a month now.. Strange to be back.. Had a great vacation.. But a death in the family brought me back to reality..

But I am back.. An more updates to follow.. Thanks for your understanding.. :)

In the meantime.. You can check out some of the latest photos I snapped with my wristcam (click on Album04).. Cheers..

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