Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Lego my Ego
Legos are making a serious comeback some a good look some NOT. Im thinking this is prolly a product of our generation spending hours in the lego room, so question. What is gonna be the big thing for the video game generation? Everyone dressing up like
gta dudes or final fantasy characters? I know this happens in some places already but that shit is NOT poppin.
gta dudes or final fantasy characters? I know this happens in some places already but that shit is NOT poppin.
noam the drummers mixtape here
late once again but i need to post more local stuff and this tape has my jams on it so........
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
THIS is insane!!!!!
WE LIVE IN THE FUTURE!!!
United Arab Emirates Building Network Of Driverless Electric Taxis
When the system's fully built, planners say the podcars will be able to deliver riders within 100 meters of any location in the city. The whole network of tracks for the cars will be two stories beneath street level.
The cost? Its creators say the system will pay for itself by charging riders the same price they'd pay for an equivalent taxi ride. Similar podcars are in use at Heathrow Airport near London, but never have they been deployed on such a city-wide scale.
-NOT written by me
United Arab Emirates Building Network Of Driverless Electric Taxis
When the system's fully built, planners say the podcars will be able to deliver riders within 100 meters of any location in the city. The whole network of tracks for the cars will be two stories beneath street level.
The cost? Its creators say the system will pay for itself by charging riders the same price they'd pay for an equivalent taxi ride. Similar podcars are in use at Heathrow Airport near London, but never have they been deployed on such a city-wide scale.
-NOT written by me
Petey Greene
We all know its black history month and all so lets pay some respects.
Bio(from www.peteygreene.com):
Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene ( January 23,1931- January 10,1984) was an African American radio, television, and media personality, activist and hero. As a radio disc jockey, Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene Jr. was a beacon of societal truth for two decades in the black community of Washington D.C. Petey wasn’t afraid to “tell it like it is” as he spoke out about social injusticies and championed racial pride and equality during a time of radical change in America.
“Petey”Greene was born and raised in Washington, D.C. His childhood was spent at 23rd and L Streets NW in an era of depression and poverty. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Maggie “A’nt Pig” Floyd, and attended Stevens Elementary School. He dropped out of high school in the eleventh grade and enlisted in the U.S. Army. His tour of duty sent him overseas to fight in the Korean War before being discharged in 1953 for drug abuse. Upon his return home he began to drink heavily. In 1960, he was convicted of armed robbery at a small grocery store, and imprisoned at Lorton Reformatory with a ten-year sentence.
While in prision, Petey began to hone his skills as a disc jockey in Lorton’s work program. Using the P.A. system, he was allowed twenty minutes each morning and evening to address his fellow inmates. His garrulous delivery, infused with the flavor of the street, resonated with the inmates. Captilizing on his trusted voice, Greene persuaded a fellow inmate to climb to the top of a water tower to threaten suicide so that he would be able to “save his life” by talking him down. “It took me six months to get him to go up there,” he later recalled. This percieved act of herioism, combined with his generally good behavior allowed for his release in 1965.
Soon after his release, Petey was hired by Dewey Hughes, the program director for the radio station WOL-AM. Dewey first became aware of Petey’s talent during a chance meeting in Lorton prison as he was visiting his brother, a fellow inmate. Taking a big chance with his own career, Dewey believed in Petey’s voice and put him on the air. “Rapping With Petey Greene” was an immediate hit with the urban community and eventually became a daily staple. His appeal rapidly grew, and he soon found himself hosting his own television show, “Petey Green’s Washington”, on WDCA-AM. On March 8,1978 he was invited as a guest to the White House by President Jimmy Carter to honor visiting Yugoslavian President Josip Broz Tito. He famously quipped to the Washington Post that he “stole a spoon” during the evening gala.
Concurrent with his radio career , television was another natural media outlet for Petey. He co-hosted the local show “Where It’s At” which addressesed employment issues and opputunities for the African American community. In addition, his public access television program “Petey’ Greene’s Washington” aired in the city for many years, providing an expanded forum for his community outreach, commentary, and street flavored humor. “Adjust the color of your television” was his intro to the program. Amoung the thousands of devout listeners that Petey impacted daily, he also made an impression on future radio and television personality, Howard Stern. During an appearance on “Petey Green’s Washington,” Howard stated, “ I have learned more from your show….I listen to your show and (when) I go on I use your material.” Petey quipped, “ They might not like us but they don’t change the dial.”
Petey not only counselled from the airwaves but was a fully engaged and a visible citizen. Soon after his release from Lorton prison, he founded “Efforts for Ex-Convicts” EFFEC an organization devoted to helping former prisoners succeed in legitimate ways. His efforts helped to house ex-convicts, provide conuseling, and job support. He became a community activist, working for the non-profit United Planning Orgianization which provided human services to the people of D.C. The Organization later named its Congress heights office (in Southeastern D.C.) The Ralph Waldo Petey Greene Community Service Center. He railed against poverty and racism on his shows and on the streets, participating in demonstrations during the height of his popularity.
After his death from cancer, 10,000 mourners lined up, in below freezing conditions, outside Washington’s Union Wesley AME Zion Church to pay their last respects. This was the largest memorial service gathering for a non-government official in D.C.’s history. Greene had four children—Ralph, Petra, Renee, and Melanie. He is portrayed by Don Cheadle in the 2007 film Talk To Me, which is based on his life.
Bio(from www.peteygreene.com):
Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene ( January 23,1931- January 10,1984) was an African American radio, television, and media personality, activist and hero. As a radio disc jockey, Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene Jr. was a beacon of societal truth for two decades in the black community of Washington D.C. Petey wasn’t afraid to “tell it like it is” as he spoke out about social injusticies and championed racial pride and equality during a time of radical change in America.
“Petey”Greene was born and raised in Washington, D.C. His childhood was spent at 23rd and L Streets NW in an era of depression and poverty. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Maggie “A’nt Pig” Floyd, and attended Stevens Elementary School. He dropped out of high school in the eleventh grade and enlisted in the U.S. Army. His tour of duty sent him overseas to fight in the Korean War before being discharged in 1953 for drug abuse. Upon his return home he began to drink heavily. In 1960, he was convicted of armed robbery at a small grocery store, and imprisoned at Lorton Reformatory with a ten-year sentence.
While in prision, Petey began to hone his skills as a disc jockey in Lorton’s work program. Using the P.A. system, he was allowed twenty minutes each morning and evening to address his fellow inmates. His garrulous delivery, infused with the flavor of the street, resonated with the inmates. Captilizing on his trusted voice, Greene persuaded a fellow inmate to climb to the top of a water tower to threaten suicide so that he would be able to “save his life” by talking him down. “It took me six months to get him to go up there,” he later recalled. This percieved act of herioism, combined with his generally good behavior allowed for his release in 1965.
Soon after his release, Petey was hired by Dewey Hughes, the program director for the radio station WOL-AM. Dewey first became aware of Petey’s talent during a chance meeting in Lorton prison as he was visiting his brother, a fellow inmate. Taking a big chance with his own career, Dewey believed in Petey’s voice and put him on the air. “Rapping With Petey Greene” was an immediate hit with the urban community and eventually became a daily staple. His appeal rapidly grew, and he soon found himself hosting his own television show, “Petey Green’s Washington”, on WDCA-AM. On March 8,1978 he was invited as a guest to the White House by President Jimmy Carter to honor visiting Yugoslavian President Josip Broz Tito. He famously quipped to the Washington Post that he “stole a spoon” during the evening gala.
Concurrent with his radio career , television was another natural media outlet for Petey. He co-hosted the local show “Where It’s At” which addressesed employment issues and opputunities for the African American community. In addition, his public access television program “Petey’ Greene’s Washington” aired in the city for many years, providing an expanded forum for his community outreach, commentary, and street flavored humor. “Adjust the color of your television” was his intro to the program. Amoung the thousands of devout listeners that Petey impacted daily, he also made an impression on future radio and television personality, Howard Stern. During an appearance on “Petey Green’s Washington,” Howard stated, “ I have learned more from your show….I listen to your show and (when) I go on I use your material.” Petey quipped, “ They might not like us but they don’t change the dial.”
Petey not only counselled from the airwaves but was a fully engaged and a visible citizen. Soon after his release from Lorton prison, he founded “Efforts for Ex-Convicts” EFFEC an organization devoted to helping former prisoners succeed in legitimate ways. His efforts helped to house ex-convicts, provide conuseling, and job support. He became a community activist, working for the non-profit United Planning Orgianization which provided human services to the people of D.C. The Organization later named its Congress heights office (in Southeastern D.C.) The Ralph Waldo Petey Greene Community Service Center. He railed against poverty and racism on his shows and on the streets, participating in demonstrations during the height of his popularity.
After his death from cancer, 10,000 mourners lined up, in below freezing conditions, outside Washington’s Union Wesley AME Zion Church to pay their last respects. This was the largest memorial service gathering for a non-government official in D.C.’s history. Greene had four children—Ralph, Petra, Renee, and Melanie. He is portrayed by Don Cheadle in the 2007 film Talk To Me, which is based on his life.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
DAZED DKNY SHOOT
Dazed & Confused have collaborated with DKNY to celebrate the New York brand´s 20th birthday. They created a short film and a photo session with styling by Katie Shillingford and photography by Pierre Debusschere.
Monday, February 2, 2009
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