More than a simple portrait of an artist, this documentary about celebrated Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky is also an examination of industrialization and globalization. Known for finding strange beauty in large industrial vistas, Burtynsky searches for great shots on trips to China and Bangladesh. In contrast to his seemingly impersonal aesthetic, the film focuses on individuals, revealing the dreariness and dangers of industrial work. This film is stunning, and his photography is something to be seen. Rent this today. It isn’t a verbal social commentary, however, the pictures speak for themselves, set to an interesting soundtrack. The ground floor of gloabalization, something we don’t see everyday.

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The Locust’s van was broken into and robbed in St Louis over theweekend at a grocery store after the show. Many valuable items were stolen (COMPUTERS, Underpants, IPODS, CASH, PASSPORTS, RENT MONEY, ETC) and the loss has been devastating to the band. The band’s insurance does not cover theft so the loss is on The Locust. Three One G has set up a way to donate to the band if you are interested. Go to this link to make a donation!!! Thanks so much.

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At this years Tokyo Motor Show the concepts and vehicles all had an underlining message… green. I picked up a brochure here at work that highlight all the “earth conscious technology” from Honda. One car that really impressed me for its design alone was the Honda Puyo. This vehicle is a concept that was designed for the pleasure of driving and to please those around it (there words not mine). The pliant gel body invites you to stroke it (again there words), I have never seen a car with a soft gel like exterior. It’s kinda like a balloon, you can push it in and it will retain the original form.

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Behold, the latest in bicycle audio technology!!

I don’t know what makes me more happy. Knowing that I live in a world where we celebrates peoples “talents” by watching them over and over on youTube or the fact that Dr. Pepper produced a video starting one of my favorite internet celebrities Tay Zonday and “chocolate rain”.

Cherry Chocolate Rain was directed by Jeff Tomsic as a promotion for Dr. Peppers Cherry Chocolate soda. Sounds delicious.

And if that is not enough, you can download the mp3: Cherry Chocolate Rain - Tay Zonday

Watch: Cherry Chocolate Rain video on youTube

I knew God was a dick.

Child resistant, and it vibrates.

If you fancy this gift, it can be purchased in downtown LA in Santee Alley.

A friend of mine at the Obey HQ sent this over to me, if your thinking about going you should try to go Friday. Most taggers, wannabe rebels and “fashion” dudes either A) Don’t get up before 11am. B) Are still in High School at this time. or C) Are working stiffs.

I have gone the last few sales and usually have found something that I have added to my wardrobe. Also, if you want your house to match your clothes then head over to The Marry Karnowsky Gallery for the Imperfect Union show. Once there you will find new work by Shepard Fairey.

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Opening Reception: Saturday Dec 1st 8-11pm

You’re fucking kidding me.
Look, you might think Bush is a shit head. You might think America is a nation of ignorant fat people that either don’t give a shit or just do whatever makes the most money but at least there isn’t this. It’s like a nation of 6th graders. Enjoy.

My favorite quote for the article: The Foreign Secretary said that he had reaffirmed to the Ambassador “that the British Government fully respects the faith of Islam and Britain has a long-standing tradition of religious tolerance”.

How can you be tolerant of a people with no tolerance?