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Under the Same Moon (and introducing Eugenio Derbez) March 31, 2008 |
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Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna) is a cute independent movie that premiered during Sundance 2007. The film tells an immigration story from two points of view: Mother and Child. It is an effort to introduce the public to the idea of Mexican-U.S. immigration and what it feels like to navigate this difficult lifestyle.
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8-Bit Style: The Icon Watch March 30, 2008 |
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I was looking through the online MOMA Store, and I saw this Icon Watch that caught my eye. I think it would look great with a suit, and I’m heading over to the MOMA store tomorrow for a closer look.
In case you can’t wait: $75 from the MOMA Store, less for museum members.
Does Cavallini & Company have the monopoly on cute file folders? If you have any leads on companies who are designing cool file folders could you please leave the name of the company in the comments? Initially, I liked the designs of Cavallini & Company, but since I’ve been seeing these folders for the past few years, I’d like to see something new. I’ve done a few google searches, but haven’t been too thrilled with the selections…leads and suggestions would be appreciated!
Source: Cavallini & Company and Sold at Amazon (Also, search for Cavallini & Company and file folders and you will get an assortment of designs).
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Stick WHAT up my nose? Groom Mate Platinum XL trimmer March 27, 2008 |
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So I guess it happens to the best of us. We wake up one morning, look in the mirror and realize in horror that we have to trim our nose hair!!!!!!
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Fun with Pen and Paper: Pigma Brush Pen by Sakura March 27, 2008 |
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I am addicted to stationery stores.
I work on the computer. I play on the computer. I prefer to keep records, correspondence, notes and the like in searchable, wonderful, digital form. But I have many, many pens and notebooks that I love; but don’t use. And I keep buying them. It’s all very strange.
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Update on Design Can’s Self-Portrait Mirror March 27, 2008 |
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Can’t live without the moose horn or songbird mirror? You can buy Design Can’s Self-Portrait mirror at Follow Function. They also have an interview from the Design Can team of Steven Tomlinson and Jeannie Choe from the May 2006 New York Magazine:
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Counterpoint: The Toyota Prius sucks March 26, 2008 |
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The good folks over Times Online did a “real world” mileage comparison of the Toyota Prius and BMW 540d. Guess who won? The BMW!
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I Want One VI: Diesel Hybrid VW Golf March 26, 2008 |
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I love my Rabbit, but if I do have one complaint it’s mileage. I knew what I was getting into from the beginning; if I wanted fuel economy, I’d have purchased a Civic or Corolla like many of my other friends. Still, sometimes I just wish I didn’t have to fill up as often as I do. I had come to terms with having to trade enjoying driving my car for a few MPG’s until I saw this pretty blue baby.
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7-11 + Japan - dirt = Famima!! March 24, 2008 |
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The Japanese have us beat in a lot of places and the convenience store is one area where the gap is considerable. Journey into your typical American store of convenience and you’ll find that, often, the most convenient choice is leaving. I have never been to Japan, but I’m told that things are much nicer. Now, us Americans have something close in Famima!! (The exclamation points are not mine). Famima!!’s store front boasts “Super Convenience” and does not disappoint upon entry. It’s really nothing revolutionary but it’s just a nicer way to shop for prepared foods, sundry items or stationery. I would love to have one of these within walking distance of work because the prices and selection make it perfect for a lunchtime constitutional. I picked up the salmon roll sushi and a box of Pocky for $7.27. Not bad for something I stumbled upon. There are 11 locations, all of them in the Los Angeles area. Check it out; if you, like me, have an affinity for things Japanese, you should enjoy it.
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Who is that handsome person in the mirror? March 24, 2008 |
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I saw this Design Can self-portrait mirror at a local design shop last year. Each self-portrait has the same frame outline, but then has different cut-out images in the mirror part itself to give the illusion of various images. The one to the left is “mustachio.”
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