2011 Bitter Cold Show Down edit by Brazillionaire

new GC F1-XS

i love it when my grandmother smiles

Finally finished my steamed pear in port wine reduction piece; I love it when my grandmother smiles.

we are a whole bunch of strange creatures.

STRANGE CREATURES from STRANGE CREATURES on Vimeo.

steamed pear in port wine reduction

GROSS!

An ice cream shop in London has sold out of its "Baby Gaga" flavor, which is made with vanilla pods, lemon zest, and human breast milkpurchased from a local mother. I love ice cream, but... no.

salty sticky good-ness!..........lol food post

How should I start this post without sounding like I am hired by them to push their food?

I guess the place doesnt need much advertisement since the door was opened about 55 yrs ago and its still at its present location.

However, the food look gross, I mean it. Taste? It is a whole other story.

It is like a bowl of short grain rice stuffed in a tin can with whole bunch of other ingredients including quarter of an soy sauce braised egg; half of braised Shitake mushroom; soft, flavorful, greasy yet amazing minced pork. And soaked with special broth then steamed in this tin cup until all the ingredients blend into this perfect food symphony.

The best part is, the large order, which is big enough to feed a fully grown american, only costs about a dollar fifty.

The location of the restaurant is: 231, No.1,GuangYuan Rd, Feng-Shan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

the opening hours are monday to friday from 11 in the morning until 11:30 at night.

if i could, i would...

Finished pieces

My grandmother holding "The Strawberry Short Cake", while my grandpa being shy holding "The Blueberry Pie".

Both are acrylic on 8p cotton canvas.

Both are for sale.

grandparents not included. lol

I dont think this piece of s**T is going to be between my crotch

Why spend tons money on this weird ass bike builded with shitty groupo, shitty saddle, shitty wheel-set to satisfy your tiny manhood?

why not just man up and buy a real vintage italian steel frame with campy groupo, campy wheel-set, philwood hubs and selle de italia saddle so you can be with real wieners. LOL

Cadence Lorem Ipsum tool pouches

More and more accessories keep getting added to the Cadence Lorem Ipsum collection. These new tool pouches look rather nice and I'm glad someone finally made a hip tool pouch with pump straps. Pick one up here at Cadence.

As a cyclist, i think i should all be prepared, anytime, anywhere.

can someone please tell me why?

Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor is named one of the 50 most stylish people in New York

FER REAL?

Final mission

SNAPSHOT | The space shuttle Discovery embarked on its final mission today, blasting off at 4:53pm. (Getty)

killa kai RZRZ QUICK EDIT

Razor News | killa kai Quick Edit from Chien Kai Hung on Vimeo.

my bro is gonna destroy BCSD

newest fable cover art by James Jean

NEW Apple MacBook Pro

Today Apple unveiled their latest line of MacBook Pro laptop computers, featuring next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime® HD camera. Here are the full specs:

The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two configurations: one with a 2.3 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 and 320GB hard drive starting at $1,199; and one with a 2.7 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 and 500GB hard drive starting at $1,499. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in two models: one with a 2.0 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6490M and 500GB hard drive starting at $1,799 and one with a 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 750GB hard drive starting at $2,199. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro features a 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 750GB hard drive and is priced at $2,499.

Available now through Apple.

The full press release follow after the click.

Apple Updates MacBook Pro with Next Generation Processors, Graphics & Thunderbolt I/O Technology

CUPERTINO, California—February 24, 2011—Apple® today updated the industry-leading MacBook® Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime® HD camera. Featuring the very latest dual-core and quad-core Intel Core processors, the entire MacBook Pro line is up to twice as fast as the previous generation.*

“The new MacBook Pro brings next generation dual and quad Core processors, high performance graphics, Thunderbolt technology and FaceTime HD to the great design loved by our pro customers,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Thunderbolt is a revolutionary new I/O technology that delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second and can support every important I/O standard which is ideal for the new MacBook Pro.”

Starting at $1,199 the new 13-inch MacBook Pro offers amazing value and performance in a compact design. The highly portable 13-inch MacBook Pro features Intel Core i5 and Core i7 dual-core processors up to 2.7 GHz and Intel HD Graphics 3000. The powerful 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature quad-core Core i7 processors up to 2.3 GHz and AMD Radeon HD graphics processors with up to 1GB of video memory for high performance gaming, pro video editing and graphics intensive applications.

MacBook Pro is the first computer on the market to include the groundbreaking Thunderbolt I/O technology. Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, Thunderbolt enables expandability never before possible on a notebook computer. Featuring two bi-directional channels with transfer speeds up to an amazing 10Gbps each, Thunderbolt delivers PCI Express directly to external high performance peripherals such as RAID arrays, and can support FireWire and USB consumer devices and Gigabit Ethernet networks via adapters. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI and VGA displays. Freely available for implementation on systems, cables and devices, Thunderbolt technology is expected to be widely adopted as a new standard for high performance I/O.

The MacBook Pro now includes a built-in FaceTime HD camera with triple the resolution of the previous generation for crisp, widescreen video calls. With Apple’s innovative FaceTime video calling software, the new camera allows high definition video calls between all new MacBook Pro models and supports standard resolution calls with other Intel-based Macs, iPhone® 4 and the current generation iPod touch®. FaceTime is included with all new MacBook Pro models and is available for other Intel-based Macs from the Mac® App Store℠ for 99 cents. The MacBook Pro lineup continues to feature its gorgeous aluminum unibody enclosure, glass Multi-Touch™ trackpad, LED-backlit widescreen display, illuminated full-size keyboard and 7-hour battery.**

As the industry’s greenest notebook lineup, every Mac notebook achieves EPEAT Gold status and meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements, setting the standard for environmentally friendly notebook design.*** Each unibody enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. Mac notebooks contain no brominated flame retardants, are PVC-free and are constructed with recyclable materials.

Every Mac comes with Mac OS® X Snow Leopard®, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife®, Apple’s innovative suite of applications for creating and sharing great photos, movies and music. Snow Leopard builds on more than a decade of innovation and includes multiple features for portable computing such as Multi-Touch navigation, advanced wireless networking, easy file sharing, automated data backup and intelligent power management. The new iLife ’11 features iPhoto® with stunning full screen views for browsing, editing and sharing photos; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use tools to transform home videos into fun theatrical trailers; and GarageBand® with new ways to improve your playing and create great sounding songs.

Pricing & Availability
The new 13-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Pro and 17-inch MacBook Pro are available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two configurations: one with a 2.3 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 and 320GB hard drive starting at $1,199; and one with a 2.7 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 and 500GB hard drive starting at $1,499. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in two models: one with a 2.0 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6490M and 500GB hard drive starting at $1,799 and one with a 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 750GB hard drive starting at $2,199. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro features a 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 750GB hard drive and is priced at $2,499.

Configure-to-order options include faster quad-core processors up to 2.3 GHz, additional hard drive capacity up to 750GB, solid state storage up to 512GB, more memory up to 8GB DDR3, antiglare and high-resolution display options and AppleCare® Protection Plan. Additional technical specifications and configure-to-order options and accessories are available online at www.apple.com/macbookpro.

*Testing conducted by Apple in February 2011 using preproduction MacBook Pro configurations. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbookpro/features.html.

**The new Wireless Web protocol testing was conducted by Apple in February 2011 using preproduction MacBook Pro configurations. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbookpro/features.html.

***EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit www.epeat.net.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

LeBasse Projects presents a one week opportunity to view artwork from some of the most intriguing names in contemporary art. ‘Second Helping’ will include work from:

Banksy, KAWS, Shepard Fairey, Faile, BAST, Aiko, Camille Rose Garcia, Antony Micallef and more…

The artists included in this exhibition have been prominently featured in galleries, museums and auction houses internationally – and are some of the most talked about contemporary artists working today. This exhibit will only be on display for one week and will serve as LeBasse Projects foray into the inclusion of secondary market artwork to the gallery’s inventory.

‘Second Helping’
LeBasse Projects
February 26th – March 5th, 2011
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 26th, 6-9p

Hermanos Inglesos feat. MeMe - Wanderland

Hermanos Inglesos feat. MeMe - "Wanderland" from Michélé De Feudis on Vimeo.

Sweet studies

I felt like painting tonight so I did two quick studies using reference pictures I found on the internet.

both are acylic on size 8p canvas

Pumpkin Milkshake

I have never had real Pumpkin Milkshake.
sure, we have all had the sweet ass kind from starbucks or some other mass chain stores.
I came across this little dingy juice stand on my way to work. out side of the juice stand, there is this big red banner with letters in chinese saying: fresh organic pumpkin milk shake.
Instantly, my curiousity got the best of me. I got myself one.
How was it taste? I thought it was pretty damn good actually, sort of like licking your fingers after your done mixing your holiday pumpkin pie minus the cinnamon taste.
If you are interested in trying it, i suggest you make it by yourself. afterall, it is just fresh milk blended with pumpkin.
however, if you are lazy like me and currently live in kaohsiung, taiwan. the place is right on the block Lin-Sen 3rd road and Nan-Tian St

We see useless , colorful junks ever day. your most hated little brother's half broken ranger toy. mom being a hoarder with her bottles and cans. or, even your own long forgotten childhood battle robots.


Robert Bardford creates his life-size and larger-than-life sculptures of humans and animals from discarded plastic items, mainly toys butalso other colorful plastic bits and pieces, such as combs and buttons, brushes and parts of clothes pegs.

Contrary to some reports, he’s not a self-taught artist who tinkered in his shed one day and suddenly decided to create something out of his kids’ discarded toys.

He is a London-born and U.K. and U.S.-trained visual artist who, like many artists, also had another career on the side. His was that of a psychotherapist.In 2002, he started to consider the possibilities that his children’s forgotten toys could have as part of something bigger.

Bradford says he likes the idea that the plastic pieces have a history, some unknown past, and that they also pass on a “cultural” history as each of the pieces represents a point in time.Recycling is not his primary concern, but each sculpture certainly keeps quite a few pieces from becoming landfill. Some of the sculptures contain pieces from up to 3,000 toys and sell for £12,000 (US$19,000). - Tuija Seipell

Re-blogged from coolhunter

new kicks

My feet are wide and chubby, just like my body.

I cant never find shoes that fit me well until i tried these on the other night. these shoes felt like angels were rubbing my feet with their little fingers.

The dilemma right now is: current own about 4 pairs of shoes, 3 are in decent condition and one is about half dead.

Should i just drop another 80 bucks on these or not?

spy game

“Named Turtle Jacket, the aluminium ‘iPhone camera case’ contains UV filter, and is compatible with any 37mm lenses. The company also offers 60mm (for close up), 21mm (for long shot) and 8mm (for fish-eye-view). The two holes in the bottom are for tripod. The case is also compatible with other brands such as Manfrotto Modo. Paired with a camera strap, it looks almost like a digital camera.”

I think if you own an iphone4 or is currently waiting for iphone 5 to come out, you might want to think about getting this.

why? think about what you can do with this nifty little set-up.

my buddy Nick.F's new profile skating his RB Rob G pro model

the art of cycling badges!

2011 USD Pro Sean Kelso: skating the white Carbon 2 from ConferenceTV on Vimeo.

served

"There are things you need to understand. I've never met you, you've never met me outside of this court to my knowledge. I don't care that you're Lindsay Lohan."-Judge Keith Schwartz

went to a restaurant specializing in eel cuisines last year.

i still remember the horrid i felt when i saw this fish tank.

can you imagine being one of them?

it didnt take me long to finish piece. i think it was only a day or two. oil on canvas with reference photo.

i love how instead of focusing on her face, i decided to focus on her breast.

illustration

drawing food was actually tons of fun.

it took me few hours but i think it was all worth it.

3 inchesx 4 inches

regrets

I wish I had more time to finish these two paintings.

the ideas I had for them were amazing!

only if i had one or two more weeks.

forever grateful

I live in this amazing city for more then 10 years of my live.

i am not going to claim I know everyone, everything and everywhere.

but, I do know a great deal.

This city taught me a lot and I will be forever grateful.

my muse

I painted this two years ago while still living in Wilmington, NC.

i dont think too many people know about it except both of my roommates at the time and of course some friends who were visiting.

the sadness on her face is going to be the toughest question for me to solve in my entire life.

I wish her happiness until the end of time.

stuck in the cross road

caught right in the middle of the cross roads, trying to figure out my future.

even though i know it is going to be bright, i just dont know which way is the brightest.

believe

if nothing else, believe in art.

i was chatting with a friend of mine earlier today, she is a devoted christian and was trying to tell me maybe when i hit the bottom of my life, god will be my only savior.

but, how can i do that because i already believe in art.

my good old days in wilmington

this is a series of picture posts.

i will try to post as many good photos from wilmington, nc as possible

painting

This is the first major piece I finished in Taiwan.

Its is about the idea of confinement and restrain.

i havent painted much since moving here to aznland.

lack of motivation, working space and job took most of my time.

anyway, excuses are excuses.

here is a new painting.

These people are more like my family than my real family. Without them, I would probably wouldnt be who I am today.

taking my sweet ass time

dear readers:

from now on,this blog will be more about images of my life than just me bitching about it.

since, well, you all know i am not that good at writing.

so, here it goes