By Ian

Published: December 6th, 2006

Remember when being rich was just about you and that warm feeling in your tummy when you saw a poor person? Yeah, me neither, because I have never been there. But I know lots of people who have, and currently are in that, oh so special place. Unfortunately, being rich is not as fun as it used to be, so the wealthy have had to come up with new ways to let all us know exactly what we are missing out on. Over the past decade these tactics have grown in odd and unpredictable measures. It used to be that a mink coat or a Bentley was enough to remind me of my unattractive bank account, but ...

By Ian

Published: November 4th, 2006

10- iTunes 7 Manage, update and customize your iPod from one location, with iTunes 7. New features include seamless playback, cover flow, easy scrolling on your pod and, I guess if you’re into it, games and movie support. 9- Grapefruit, by Yoko Ono A book of both her art performances and ideas she has yet to act on. “Syllable Piece – Decide not to use one particular syllable for the rest of your life. Record things that happen to you in result of that.” 1964 spring. 8- Doom Every think about the impression mankind has left on the earth? Ever think about how long it will take for that impression to go away? Well treehugger.com has, and they have ...

By Ian

Published: September 30th, 2006

Digital is the new analog I know, I know, this sounds obvious, but I’m not so sure it is. I put this in the same category that I put recycling; everybody says they are into it, but when nobody is looking, they do what's more convenient for them, throw all the trash in the same bin, or put their old Metallica CD in the stereo. If you would have told me 5 years ago that I would be checking my Gmail and having a video phone conversation on my mobile phone while traveling 200 mph on a train, I would have told you that George Lucas called and wants his script back! Digital technology has opened an infinite amount of ...

By Ian

Published: September 15th, 2006

10 - The Diesel Wall(s) Two large urban walls, one in Milan, the other in Berlin, that are awarded to artists to create public dialogue. Last year Diesel received over 1,200 applications to show on their space. 9 - Wireless Nano Headphones Why tangle yourself up in those awful white apple buds? They sound like shit, scratch the screen on your pod, and let's face it... they just aren't that cool anymore. Digitunes wraps up the whole thing in one, Nano dock, headphones, and I guess it's a cool look. 8 - Netflix Box top Why go ...

By Ian

Published: August 10th, 2006

Read “A Scanner Darkly” graphic novel. Adapted by Richard Linklater, written by acclaimed sci-fi master Philip K Dick. Additional words by Harvey Pekar. Support the forfour smart car. Smart car with 4 doors, 4 seats, 40-mpg city and 4 times the fun. Check out Apple’s wireless mighty mouse. Bluetooth, 360-degree scrolling, side impact launch buttons and programmable single or double button clicking. Support New Belgium Brewing. Enjoy tasty beer like Fat Tire and Sunshine Ale while backing their super eco friendly facilities. 50% recycled water, 100% day lit brewery and a stunning 100% wind generated energy usage. Buy a backup battery for your video iPod; add up to 95 hrs of playtime. Get the “Cheki” mini instant camera. ...