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NuGo Bars
in Food-Drink on 16 August 2011
When you're out and about, pumping iron or just running a busy schedule, it's nice to have a nutrition boost handy. Next time you're in a spot, give NuGo's above-average bars a try. Their use of pure natural ingredients comes through in their taste, giving them an obvious edge...
Radius Cranberry Floss
in Design on 15 August 2011
Improving the chore of flossing is a challenge that few brands have conquered. How do you make running a piece of string between your teeth more fun? Radius, maker of ergonomic toothbrushes, has a solution with their naturally anti-bacterial vegan floss. Testing it out myself, I found that coating...
Stormie Mills
in Design on 5 August 2011
Using everything from street walls to hundred-dollar bills and dresser drawers, Australian graffiti artist Stormie Mills has been exploring themes of urban decay since 1984. Characters, rendered predominantly in greyscale, evoke a sense of loneliness and isolation, portraying the age-old themes of quests for identity. His street art-style paintings,...
Mark di Suvero at Governors Island
in Culture on 4 August 2011
There's no experience quite like wandering among the massive outdoor installations at Storm King Art Center, recognized as one of the world's leading sculpture parks for fifty years. Now, with a spectacular Mark di Suvero show, the institution's newest and first off-site exhibit, installed on Governors Island through this...
The New Classic Frozen Treats
in Food-Drink on 20 July 2011
While healthy frozen treats might relieve the guilt, nothing quite beats the heat like a chilly old-school dessert. The updated versions of such tasty classics—from fro-yo sandwiches to hand-held banana splits—all promise to add some serious flavor to see you through the rest of summer. So Delicious Coconut Minis Sandwich...
Ice Cream Alternatives
in Food-Drink on 15 July 2011
When the weather heats up and clothes come off, ice cream seems like the ideal way to cool down—but that makes staying "bikini ready" a challenge. For a refreshing treat that doesn't break the caloric bank, we've picked out five frozen treats that are sure to hit the spot. Kaurina's...
Maharam Digital Projects at VitraHaus
in Design on 15 July 2011
New York interior textile supplier Maharam recently continued its foray into digital design with the newest edition of Maharam Digital Projects opening last month to coincide with Art Basel. The digitally-printed wallpaper patterns are installed at Weil am Rhein, Germany's VitraHaus, where they are on display to the general...
Jones Cola
in Food-Drink on 7 July 2011
Jones Soda has become known for creating drinks with natural sweeteners and eclectic flavors. Also known for their unique packaging, the colorful soda company's usual variety includes tastes ranging from Blue Bubblegum and Green Apple to Fufu Berry and Naranja Mandarina. Consequentially, it may come as a surprise to...
Melbourne Metal Collective
in Style on 5 July 2011
More than an online boutique, Melbourne Metal Collective is an artist-run retail concept for Australia's up-and-coming jewelry designs with a strong focus on the community of craftspeople who make them. MMC hosts exhibitions, pop-up shops and more to highlight the fresh roster of bright minds currently making up their...
Zombie Snow White Macbook Decal
in Design on 4 July 2011
While looking for a way to jazz up my plain white Macbook, I came across this zombified Snow White sticker. And what is she holding? The infamous Apple logo, of course! Being an undead enthusiast, I ordered on on the spot. The sticker is made of die-cut pressure-sensitive adhesive...
Wine Bottle Candle Holder
in Design on 24 June 2011
A clever nod to everyone's favorite readymade candle holder, this twist on the repurposed wine bottle concept celebrates the the shape of the low-budget accessory. While it keeps the curvy top of the source material, it eliminates the bulky body of the bottle, allowing you to gaze unimpeded across...
Ugly-Kid Gumo
in Culture on 23 June 2011
As rebels against not just art world norms but against conventions for public space, many see graffiti as by definition disagreeable. Artists like Ugly-Kid Gumo embrace that position, providing commentary through art that originated on the street. Gumo's raw, emotional figures and faces draw attention to the flaws and...
If you've reached the stage of adulthood where you pay for office supplies, the candy-colored hues and clean design of just-launched Poppin is a "cheap and cheerful" choice. Jazzed-up desk-cessories include bright yellow staplers, pretty pink tape dispensers (both $8) and almost any color of ballpoint pen imaginable. Among...
Andy Warhol Photobooth Pictures
in Culture on 20 June 2011
When Harper's Bazaar commissioned Andy Warhol to do a layout for a feature on the arts in 1963, the artist turned to photobooths. The project launched a three-year obsession with the machines, resulting in images of himself, people he knew and famous faces of the era, as well as...
Cinemagraphs
in Tech on 16 June 2011
Whether showing how to drop your pants or adding creepy slow-lidded blinks, animated GIFs perhaps come the closest to capturing the true essence of a moment—what photographic technology has often struggled to achieve since the first recorded image. NYC-based innovators Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg poetically attempt just that...
Govino Glasses
in Design on 13 June 2011
Nothing kills the buzz of a drink outdoors more than the chunky rim of a plastic cup at your lips. Refining the concept with a few Dieter Rams-worthy design principles, Govino's reusable wine glasses and champagne flutes, made from BPA-free, shatterproof polymer, keep al fresco sipping safe while upping...
Living in the Endless City
in Culture on 10 June 2011
Among all the chatter about the future of urban development, "Living in the Endless City" stands out as a refreshing voice with its collection of clear-eyed info designed to help grapple with the some of the big questions facing today's cities. Culled from the London School of Economics' "Urban...