MIT Students build a LOLrio Kart
Date: June 29 2009 Posted by: Jenn CFiled in: Gadgets & Tech
Students at MIT have built a Go Kart out of a good ol’ fashion shopping cart. It travels up to 45mph, and the inspiration comes from none other than the famous “Mario Kart 64″ game. 
Dubbed the “LOLrioKart”, the original cart has been re-made and upgraded into a less-than-stellar-but-still-pretty-crazy ride.
Source: Gizmodo
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It’s a Two-Seater Sidecar attached to a motorbike!
Date: June 29 2009 Posted by: Jenn CFiled in: DIY & Crafts, Gadgets & Tech, Toys
First, let me start off by saying that I have a strange infatuation with Motorbikes. If I see one on the street, I just kind of stop everything I’m doing, and watch them go by. I would so love to see this in action!
About 10 years of blood, sweat and hard work have gone into this awesome “monstrosity”. 15, 000 Euros, 10, 000 hours of work and it is now completed. Oh, did I mention that it’s also done by an amateur? Look at the interior of this baby!
All hand made, too! Triple 1000cc, 3 exhausts, headlights come from a Kawasaki 1000 RX Bike, tail lights come from a Citroën Xantia car.
Sources: Snaefell Project, Gizmodo
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Wakey, Wakey…!
Date: June 28 2009 Posted by: Jenn CFiled in: Gadgets & Tech
Okay, this just has to be either the best/funniest, or dumbest idea (for a bed) I’ve ever seen. It’s just so amusing! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this…
Someone named “Kevin” has built a computer-controlled, air-compressor Alarm Clock to wake him up. He’s awoken in a violent manner, every day for the past 4 years. Unfortunately, embedding isn’t allowed, so you might want to click here to view the original link, along with the accompanying video.
Source: Tech E Blog, Gizmodo
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Awesome Milk Typography Effect in Photoshop
Date: June 24 2009 Posted by: Chris TsangFiled in: Tips/Tricks/Tools
Gulp! Oooh…this photoshop tutorial is a neat one. Abduzeedo has posted up a cool tutorial on an awesome milk typography effect. Make your own silly drink milk advertisements and more!
Source: Abudeezo
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Video Lookbook BKRW x SHKS by Albrecht Gerlach
Date: June 24 2009 Posted by: Chris TsangFiled in: Uncategorized
BKRW x Black Rainbow feat. SHKS Fashion from Alta Media Productions on Vimeo.
This is simple and probably one of the best lookbooks I’ve come across. I really love the way that this video lookbook turned out for Black Rainbow’s Capsule Collection for Summer 09. Seriously…don’t you think this is Rad?
Definitely unique in my opinion. Props to those involved! Comment or hit me up on twitter (@mindzai) to share your thoughts.
DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER : Albrecht GERLACH
FASHION EDITOR : ZAB NTAKABANYURA
PRODUCTION Tatiana PEREIRA (alta media prod)
CAMERA ASSISTANT Tom CHABBAT
MODELS : JULIE
Source: Tyrsamisu.com
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Chinese Heroes Stained Glass Project by Plastered Tshirts
Date: June 24 2009 Posted by: Chris TsangFiled in: Uncategorized
Dominic of Plastered Tshirts in China approached 5 artists to turn their favorite Chinese Hero into beautiful stain glass. These are some of the designs that are ready for production. This one above of Mao is already in production whereas the two below are going to take some time because they are so complicated. Don’t they look amazing though? Frick man…I want one.
Source: PSFK via Plastered Blog
See 2 more after the jump. continue reading
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Green Dam Youth Escort Illustrations
Date: June 23 2009 Posted by: Chris TsangFiled in: Illustration
I’m sure you’ve all heard of the mandatory software to be sold with all computers in China. It’s called Green Dam and it monitors your internet traffic and the content that you surf. Their goal, they say, is to block pornography but could be used for “other purposes” Pretty ridiculous…yes i know. But I thought this was fascinating. Internet citizens have created their own manga style versions of the Green Dam Girl. See 2 more below after the jump.
Source: ZDnet
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Fallen Princesses by Dina Goldstein
Date: June 21 2009 Posted by: Chris TsangFiled in: Art, Photography, Portfolio Spotlights
Dina Goldstein has a great photo series called Fallen Princesses which replaces the traditional “happily ever after” stories with much more…umm…realistic outcomes. I especially find this one above with Snow White interesting. I can’t tell by looking at her whether she’s content or pissed off. In any case, it’s a great series. Check out more at JPG Magazine and her portfolio.
Source: JPG, Dina Goldstein
See 2 more after the jump.
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THE PEEK - mindzai x urbanebloc - July 11,2009
Date: June 20 2009 Posted by: Chris TsangFiled in: Art, Events, Illustration, Music, Photography
Hey Art freaks, For the second time, we’ve collaborated with one of the best fashion blogs out there Urbanebloc.com to round up some of the best artists in Toronto and are showcasing their work July 11th, 2009.
The venue this year is in a great location. We are going to be in Studio 104 where the good folks who run MANIFESTO headquarters are.
In regular mindzai culture to support the art community and the artists we offer the artists full sales support with zero commissions on any artwork and/or print sale. There will be some great prize giveaways by Livestock as well some live music from The Eatons.
Save the date: JULY 11, 2009
RSVP: You can RSVP for the event on facebook here! THE PEEK art event RSVP.
Where: 358 Dufferin Street Google Maps Link
Cost: $5.00 in support of running the event
Featuring:
JAY SKAM - www.skam.net
THE EATONS – www.theeatons.ca
CHARLENE CHUA – www.charlenechua.com
JUSTIN WU – www.jwuphoto.com
CREATIVE REFLEX – www.creativereflex.ca
DARRYL GRAHAM – www.darrylgraham.com
SAMANTHA DARCY – www.samanthadarcy.com
CHRIS BRETT – www.chrisbrett.ca
Be sure to come out for the event and help us support the artists by posting the event on Twitter, Facebook and whatever social thingamajig you can think of!
See the rest of the flyer details after the jump.
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Whew….we’re back!
Date: June 20 2009 Posted by: Chris TsangFiled in: Uncategorized
The photo above titled Epidemia de Pánic taken by Eneas represents 2 things. The H1N1 situation in Mexico near the end of April and the status of my server for the past couple months.
We experienced some kind of weird virus issues on our servers last month that was deleting some of our own files…hence the lack of updates. We found the issue and after a stressful month or so of cleaning and revamp planning, we are back!!
We’ve also been planning our 2nd art event called The Peek which you can read in the next post or find more details here.
Source: Flickr user Eneas
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