Onitsuka Tiger Shoe Design contest June 13, 2008

Do you love designing stuff and want to win some cash?? If you have creative ideas why don’t you join Onitsuka Tiger Shoe Design contest!! It really simple.. this is what you have to do:

1) Buy Onitsuka Tiger White Mexico 66

where?

• StarThreeSixty, Sunway Pyramid (Lg1.49, Lower ground floor)
• Three Point six, Mid Valley (G034A, Ground Floor)
• Marc Ecko Ultd, One Utama (F217, 2nd Floor)
• Sole What, The Garden (S.229A, 2nd Floor)
• Tangs, Pavillion (Play Lab, 2nd Floor)
• Isetan of Japan, KLCC (1st Floor)

2) customize according to theme : Electric Tiger Land. You can use any materials (airspray, watercolor, airbrush, acrylics, etc)

What is Electric Tiger Land?

For 2008 we maintain our strong ‘Made of Japan’ philosophy, and this time we bring it to life with the Electric Light Shoe - a dramatic, one metre illuminated shoe that pays homage to the incredible ambience and energy of Japan. The detailed 3-D sculpture incorporates distinctive elements such as Tokyo’s unmistakable skyline, vibrant neon signage, transport, night markets, and vending machines.

The sculpture reflects our deep-rooted Japanese heritage, as well as our attitude to modern-day Japan, in an inspired and imaginative way.

more about Electric tiger Land

3) Fill in the form. you will get the form when you buy Mexico 66 in any stores participate. Prepare storyline not more than 300 words to describe your design. (for judging purposes)

4) Submit your design in given box or handmade box at

• StarThreeSixty, Sunway Pyramid (LG1.49, Lower Ground)
• Marc Ecko Ultd, One Utama (F217, 2nd Floor)

Due Date : 30 June 2008

5)15 finalist will be refunded. Top 3 Winners will be announced at Onitsuka Tiger Electric Land Nite ‘08 on 18 July 2008 at Zouk, KL

Prizes:

• 1st Place: RM 1000 cash + RM 1500 Voucher
• 2nd Place : RM 750 cash + RM 1000 Voucher
• 3rd Place : RM 500 cash + RM 500 Voucher

This a contest you must not miss! Still have time.. Grab White Mexico 66 at nearest stores!

1000 colourful places around the world June 11, 2008

by Jeff Epp
Cherry Blossom Viewing, Japan

by il Presbite
Siena, Italy

by mark helle
Varanasi India

by rodliam
The Beautiful Island of Santorini

by Biris Paul
Château de Chambord, Loire Valley

by StevenLPierce
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore east of Munising Michigan.

by Biris Paul
Balea Lac, Fagaras Mountain, Romania

by StevenLPierce
Southern Oregon Pacific coast.

by OaklandNative
Plitvicka National Park, Croatia

by Davic
Pyramid, Giza

p/s: I dying to go one of this place one day.. need to save money first!
more on flickr and offical sites : The 1000 places to see before you die

rotating tower of Dubai June 10, 2008

I was amazed again. This architecture is awesome!! It used dynamic architecture rather than traditional one. I’m not sure whether it works. we’ll see later.

Who design?

Dr David Fisher, Architect and Town Planner, is an Italian citizen, who has been passionately working on redefining the technical and technological extremes of buildings, especially in urban centres. Fisher started as an artist in Florence , the home of Italian Renaissance. After graduating with Honors from the University of Florence in 1976, Fisher started teaching Architecture in the same university and at the School of Structural Engineering . Some of the technologies he developed include the ‘Smart Bathroom by Leonardo da Vinci’ system, a completely pre-assembled bathroom system for luxury hotels and homes. Considered the first “mechanical” approach to civil construction, it is the only existing factory-produced and integrated bathroom system.

What is Dynamic architecture?

Dynamic Architecture buildings keep modifying their shape. As each floor rotates separately, the form of the building changes constantly; you may not see the same building twice. This new approach, based on motion dynamics, is in fact a challenge to traditional architecture that until now was based on gravity. This fourth dimension has been the essence of David Fisher’s work so far.

The Dynamic Architecture building, which will be constantly in motion changing its shape, will be able to generate electric energy for itself as well as for other buildings. Forty-eight wind turbines fitted between each rotating floors as well as the solar panels positioned on the roof of the building will produce energy from wind and the sunlight, with no risk of pollution. The total energy produced by this inbuilt ‘powerhouse’ every year will be worth approximately seven million dollars.
The modern design of the building and the carbon fiber special shape of the wings take care of the acoustics issues. Producing that much electric energy without any implication on the aesthetic aspect of the building is a revolutionary step in tapping alternative energy sources. Furthermore, this energy will have a positive impact on the environment and economy.

more about dynamic design

Sneakers turn slippers? June 10, 2008

Okay, this is supercool !!t designed by Nat-2 with dual design, slippers or snickers. clever! The sneakers come with a zip with its zipper hidden behind the shoe, which you can unzip to transform shoes into slippers.

Nat-2

• The label based in Munich, Germany.
• For first time ever the 2 in 1 system allows one to experience 2 shoes in 1 single shoe creation.
• Due to interchangeable shoe sections and unique, sturdy zippers endless shoe combinations can be made possible by utilizing and experimenting with various colours, materials and sytles.
• Nat-2’s are handmade out of best materials
• The 2 in 1 innovation is internationally patented. All designs, functions and techniques are protected.

Features:

• Interchangeable tops
• stainless and sturdy zipper
• flexible, abrasion-resistant outsole
• 2 in 1 function due to below slip-on
• shock-absorbing & cushioned footbed
• Handmade & sweatshop- free quality
• unlimited colour, style and materials combination
• Travel-superfunction- save weight, gain space

argh! I want this shoes! this is pretty easy for people like me who likes to change from sneakers to slipper..no more extra luggage!!

more: Nat-2

p/s: C pls ‘belanja’ me yeh

coffee table sized NES controller June 10, 2008

Don’t think your current playstation controller is big enough for you? How about this…..

A real working coffee table sized NES controller!! It also has glass cover so it can used as coffee table and it has storage part so you can store all your game under it. More, you can make it yourself! how interesting is that… It could be your holiday project..

How to make the coffee table sized NES controller from Ultra awesome

Iphone version 2.0 soon! June 10, 2008

Finally!! Iphone version 2.0 with 3G network compatibility just announced by Steve Job. So what so ‘new’ about this new Iphone than the old one?

• Thinner edges;
• Plastic back;
• Headphone jack;
• iPhone 2.0 firmware;
• 3G speeds 36% faster than the N95 and Treo 750;
• Battery:
  - 300 hours of standby;
  - 8-10 hours of 2G talk;
  - 5 hours of 3G talk;
  - 7 hours of video;
  - 24 hours of audio;
• GPS/A-GPS
• memory: 8G and 16G
• color: black or white
• available in 70 countries
• introduction of new language- two forms of Chinese and Japanese ( User can write character on screen)
• “Mobileme” service that allows access to personal email accounts on iPhones, laptops or home PCs via the Internet, and an “App Store” that will slowly be stocked with iPhone applications by third-party developers such as games, social networking, and other leisure or practical programs.

The shipment will start 11 July and will cost $199 for 8g and $299 for 16G which is cheaper! So start saving your money!!

more at Apple website

Kungfu panda AWESOME!! June 10, 2008

There is no charge for awesomeness…..or attractiveness

Haha seriously this panda named Po is so hilarious I can’t help myself to laugh until cried when we watched Kungfu Panda last Saturday. It been said Po resemble Jack Black a lot.. I mean A LOT! But I surely love how the story flow.. how the actions.. The jokes and Po… he’s soooo CUTE!!!! oh the animations were superb.. you can even see movements of Po’s fur. This is a MUST watch movie if you always love animation/cartoon.

Who is Po?

Po ( Jack Black) is a Panda and the laziest animal in Valley of Peace. He works with his father who sells noodle soup. He dream to become one of master together with Furious Five. His passion is Kungfu and foods. Later, he been a chosen dragon warrior to fight with Tai Lung.

Who is Furious Five?

Furious Five are Shifu’s (Dustin Hoffman) master students. They are mantis(Seth Rogen), viper(Lucy Liu), monkey(Jackie Chan), crane(David Cross) and tigress(Angeline Jolie). Po always admire them and hope to be like them later. However, the Furious Five tease him when Po is chosen as dragon warrior by Oogway. Just because Po does not know Kungfu and he is FAT.

Who is Tai Lung?

Tai Lung (Ian McShane) is Shifu’s former student ( a leopard ) who turns evil after being refused by Oogway to let him become dragon warrior. He been prisoned and guarded by 1000 rhino soldier but escaped later.

Who is Shifu?

One of master at Jade Palace. He always trying to find his inner peace. He has to teach Po Kungfu but believe Po is only a mistaken.

So does Po can make the Furious Five and Shifu believe in his kungfu ability? Can he win over Tai Lung? If you want to know more.. watch the movie now!!!

Official website: Kung Fu Panda

p/s: If you don’t have time to watch it at cinema. You can stream online here. quite ok quality.

I’m clueless June 6, 2008

I’m sorry for not updating my blog for quite long. I had bought my own domain from hivehositng last week before vacation. My reason, I want to learn how to handle my own website and because my course might need me to really really know about this webhosting thingy, so perhaps this can be as pratice for me. hee.. plus I want to learn css, html, php and such that. So as a novice in website-making, it took me longer to understand and make my website work. haha  In a meanwhile, please bear with no-updating post yeah ( I still trying to update as much as I can though).

let’s go vacation! May 28, 2008

I’ll not be around until Monday.. My family planning to go Langkawi after taking Mira at Kuala Nerang. So I will not updating blog until then. Then I will share more about Langkawi..Anyway, Happy holiday!!

p/s: I might changing address for my blog after this vacation. hee

Nubrella May 27, 2008

tired having inverted umbrella when its windy ( I always have this problem).. you need nubrella to help you!

The nubrella is designed for the 21st century. Nubrella exploits the fundamental limitations of today’s traditional umbrella while introducing a long awaited feature of hands free usage. Nubrella turned to the award winning design firm, Continuum. The result is an eye catching new aerodynamic design that many are saying is simply a better “mousetrap”.

The umbrella was invented some 3000 years ago and has seen no evolution. We continue to rely on the umbrella for protection against all inclement weather conditions until now. Let nubrella be your new item in your arsenal of weather protection gear and “stay outdoors”!

Umbrella challenge:

How does your umbrella hold up in windy conditions?

Are you tired of your umbrella inverting and breaking all the time?

How much protection does your umbrella provide you in extreme cold and in a blizzard?

Have you ever wished you had a Hands Free umbrella?

Are you tired of the “bobbing” effect on the busy metropolitan sidewalks?

Innovation:

Introducing nubrella, the ultimate weather protector!

Nubrella is no ordinary umbrella, it stops rain, wind, snow and extreme cold - and keeps your head, face and shoulders drier than ever. It offers more protection, guaranteed!

Yet, nubrella went one step further and is changing the game forever. With nubrella’s new patent pending “shoulder straps” and “offset handle” you can now be completely hands free!

Yes, nubrella is the first true hands free umbrella in the world. You are probably already imagining all the times you wished you had a hands free umbrella, well now you can.

So the time is now to add nubrella to your arsenal of weather protection gear and stay outdoors!

Nubrella exploits the fundamental flaws of today’s traditional umbrella design. Many will believe nubrella is a “better mousetrap” for more inclement weather conditions.

How to open:

How to close:

more: nubrella