Archive for February, 2010

How Weed Won The West

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

“How Weed Won the West” is the story of the growing medical cannabis / marijuana industry in the greater Los Angeles area, with over 700 dispensaries doling out the buds.

Markisa: Paul Rodriguez Commercial

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

In this latest commercial for wallet brand Markisa, Paul Rodriguez stars as you take a glimpse into a regular day for the popular skater. From the start of his day to a trip to the skate park, it’s all in a day’s work for multiple X-Games medal winner.

Michael Jordan To Become Owner Of Charlotte Bobcats

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

After some last minute scrambling yesterday evening, NBA’s all-time great player, Michael Jordan, will take on a challenge as the owner of Charlotte Bobcats.

Honda 3R-C Concept

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Honda 3R-C is a fully single-seat three-wheeler powered by a lithium ion battery, created by Honda’s Milan studio. It will debut at Geneva International Motor Show 2010.
 

Gibson 50th Anniversary 1960 ES-335TD Guitar

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Sporting a semi-hollow body, period-correct hardware like volume and tone knobs, double band tuners and dual PAF-style 57 Classic humbucking pickups, the Gibson 50th Anniversary 1960 ES-335TD Guitar ($5,700-$6,200) is as close as you’re going to get to an original without shelling out way, way more cash. Created to celebrate the ES-335TD’s golden anniversary, each guitar is handcrafted by Gibson Custom’s Memphis division, and comes in either a Vintage Sunburst, Faded Cherry, or Antique Natural finish, each of which is applied using Gibson’s Vintage Original Specs process to make sure it looks the part.

Hawaiians Brace For Potential Tsunami Impact

Saturday, February 27th, 2010


A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake raced across the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, threatening Hawaii as it rushed toward the U.S. West Coast and hundreds of islands from the bottom of the planet to the top.

Grafh – Bring The Goons Out (G-Mix)

Saturday, February 27th, 2010


Grafh enlists a nice lineup for the g-mix to “Bring The Goons Out” featuring the likes of Maino, Jim Jones, Red Cafe, Bun B and Cassidy. He’s taking it to the streets with this one.

American VI: Ain’t No Grave By Johnny Cash

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Johnny Cash may be gone, but luckily for his fans and music lovers in general, he left a surprising number of songs for future enjoyment in his American Recordings series. American VI: Ain’t No Grave by Johnny Cash ($8) is the sixth and final installment in this celebrated series, produced once again by Rick Rubin, and packed with more of the thoughtful, spiritual, and introspective songs that were the hallmark of Cash’s later years, capped off by a tearjerking rendition of “Aloha ‘Oe,” the traditional Hawaiian song of farewell.

Sirens Sound In Hawaii To Warn of Tsunami

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Honolulu, Hawaii (CNN) — Residents scrambled to stock up on water and food Saturday as sirens blared across the islands ahead of a predicted tsunami, hours after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile.

8.8 Earthquake Strikes Chile

Saturday, February 27th, 2010


SANTIAGO – A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 122 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Koenigsegg Agera

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

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There’s only one question that comes to mind when you see a car that looks like that: How fast can it go? Well, there’s fast and then there’s Warp Speed and in Koenigsegg’s case you’re looking at it a ground based USS Enterprise.

Golden Matchup

Saturday, February 27th, 2010


VANCOUVER — The greatest hockey tournament in the world has come down to a border squabble, a continental divide.

Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child Trailer

Friday, February 26th, 2010

The film features never-before seen footage of the prolific yet troubled artist, just a couple of years before his untimely passing in 1988. Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child in its entirety was released on February 21st, 2010.

Stussy – J Dilla Documentary

Friday, February 26th, 2010

On Saturday Febuary 13th, 2010 to celebrate the life of brilliant hip hop producer and rapper James “J Dilla” Yancey, Stussy released a limited edition tee shirt produced in conjunction with Stones Throw and the Dilla Estate. Make the JUMP to peep PART 2 and PART 3.

Growing Pains Actor Andrew Koenig Found Dead Of Suicide

Friday, February 26th, 2010


After going missing on Valentine’s Day, Andrew Koenig – who played Boner on Growing pains – was found dead in a Vancouver park after an apparent suicide. He suffered from depression, according to his family.

IOC: No Investigation Into Hockey Celebration

Friday, February 26th, 2010


The International Olympic Committee says it will not launch a formal investigation into the beer drinking and cigar smoking on the ice following a win by the Canadian women’s hockey team.