Category Archives: Random Cool Stuff

Scene It? Star Wars edition coming from Screenlife

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Rene

Today, Screenlife, creators of the popular Scene It? entertainment trivia games announced its 2012 retail lineup, which will be previewed at the upcoming NY International Toy Fair, booth #2931. In conjunction with the Scene It? brand’s 10th anniversary, for the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions the New York Giants

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Rene

Congratulations to NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions the New York Giants, who overcame a scoring deficit to beat The New England Patriots, by the score of 21 to 17. CLICK HERE for Super Bowl gear and official NFL team gear. … Continue reading →

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Japan’s L’Arc-en-Ciel to perform at Madison Square Garden

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Rene

L’Arc-en-Ciel, one of Japan’s most celebrated rock bands, will make their long overdue U.S. return on March 25th with a performance at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden. Originally scheduled for March 23rd at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, … Continue reading →

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U.S.-based relief organizations

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Rene

The following is a list of humanitarian organizations that are conducting relief operations in Southeast Asia and in other parts of the world. USAID encourages cash donations because they: allow aid professionals to procure the exact items needed (often in … Continue reading →

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Pop Culture Quote No. 100

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Rene

I found this design on the website of Jonathan Mak Long, a 19-year-old designer living in Hong Kong. Steve Jobs’ impact has been felt around the world! “Don’t waste time living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which … Continue reading →

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Evolution 6 event brings breakdancing world back to Brooklyn

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Rene

Street Scientists and BBoyWorld present Evolution 6: Empire State of Mind, a hip hop culture and breakdancing event that brings some of the best hip hop dancers, b-boys, MC’s, deejays and graffiti writers from around the world into New York … Continue reading →

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Magazine ad for Moguls and Movie Stars

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Rene

I’m a big fan of vintage photography, and I enjoyed this ad for the TCM mini-series Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood. It’s a beautiful combination of old photography and photo manipulation. Christopher Plummer narrated Moguls & Movie … Continue reading →

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Amazon introduces the full-color Kindle Fire with groundbreaking Amazon Silk web browser

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Rene

Yesterday Amazon announced four new products, including: the all-new Kindle for $79; two new touchpad Kindles – Kindle Touch and Kindle Touch 3G – for $99 and $149; and a new class of Kindle – the Kindle Fire – a … Continue reading →

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Atlantic City Caribbean Carnival Festival asked me to be official event photographer

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Rene

I just received calls from Joel Cody, organizer and founder of the Atlantic City Caribbean Carnival Festival, along with Adrien Huggins, part of the Organizing Committee for the recent inaugural edition of the Atlantic City Caribbean Carnival Festival, which went … Continue reading →

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Giant Marilyn Monroe sculpture unveiled on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Rene

After four days of speculation by Chicago commuters and residents, a new 26-foot-tall monumental sculpture of Marilyn Monroe was unveiled this morning at Pioneer Court on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. With only the legs and skirt on view since Monday, the … Continue reading →

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