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Star Wars Origami with Dollar Bills

Kevin Flahaut — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:00:28 +0000

Here’s a few ways you can still get something interesting out of a couple of bucks. Check out this gallery of sweet origami Star Wars and Star Trek ships made from plain old bank notes.

Source: http://dvice.com/archives/2008/10/amazing_star_wa.php

Inquisitor Now for Firefox

Kevin Flahaut — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:19:58 +0000

Inquisitor, the popular Safari search tool is now available for Firefox. Nice. There’s also an IE beta available if you’re still stuck on Internet Explorer for some reason.

Source : http://www.inquisitorx.com/firefox/index_en.php

50 Designer Wallpapers

Kevin Flahaut — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:02:05 +0000

As a designer, I’m always looking for something more fresh and expressive for my desktop wallpaper. These fit the bill nicely. Take a look, I’m sure you’ll dig at least a few of them.

source: http://outlawdesignblog.com/2008/50-more-wallpapers-for-designers/

New Indie Music Site Offers Unlimited Digital Uploads

Kevin Flahaut — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:04:32 +0000

Madeloud.com recently launched its new site to the indie music community with some unique new ideas. To begin, they’re offering unlimited digital upload space for the first 300 bands to sign up. That in itself is something unprecedented in the independent music arena…underground bands and solo artists can also promote and sell their digital music direct to fans in one place without the red tape and high percentage fees required by other music portal providers.

MadeLoud contracted LevelTen Interactive to develop the site and they’ve incorporated all of the best online social networking tools including: personal profiles, mini-blogs, videos, custom ring tones, music forums, album cover uploads, and page promotion tools. Unsigned bands can promote their albums as a whole or as individual songs in one place bypassing the typical wait for other known portals. Placing orders to support local bands is extremely simple, and the artist keeps 80% of the sale of their digital downloads and 85% of merchandise revenues, which is much higher than any other similar independent music offline or online store.

The site boats a bold, edgy feel (which I’m proud to have designed) that echoes the whole idea behind the site.. This isn’t your momma’s music portal. If you’re an indie music artist, what are you waiting for? Cut through the red tape and high fees, join the 150 bands 300 fans this month who have already secured a free platinum account with unlimited upload space by signing up at www.madeloud.com.

iPhone Hologram Simulation

Kevin Flahaut — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:04:04 +0000

Very cool concept using the iPhone’s built in gyroscope.. the “iHologram” animation apparently updates dynamically depending on the orientation of the phone, giving the illusion of a 3 dimensional holographic image. Enough already, watch the video.. you’ll get it.

Source: davidoreilly.com

Lego Miniman Anniversary Spot

Kevin Flahaut — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:33:54 +0000

“Go Miniman Go” is a super little spot put together in honor of the Lego Miniman’s 30th anniversary. Has it been that long already? If you’ve got some 3D glasses laying around, check out the 3D version.

Source: SpaceInvaders.com

Seeing films differently

Kevin Flahaut — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:24:06 +0000

These shorts have been produced as part of Volkswagen’s sponsorship of independent cinemas, encouraging people to see films differently… You’ll probably never think of Toy Story the same way again.

Toy Story

Ghost Busters

Mary Poppins

Star Wars

iPhone File Server & File Viewer

Kevin Flahaut — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:22:45 +0000

Okay, in my book, this is the first really useful app I’ve found on the app store for the new iPhone. The DataCase app by Veiosoft adds some much needed file storage capabilities to the iPhone. I’ve heard of others out there, but have also heard lots of grumblings about the lack of features or other issuses. I spent the $6.99 on the advice of my friend Carl and grabbed the app. I have to admit, I’m really glad I did.

There’s nothing to install except the app itself. My Macbook Pro instantly recognized the shared iPhone drive and was able to connect. There’s a default “Drop Box” and “Shared” folder, but the app allows you to create your own volumes and set permissions for each. You can even browse the share in your browser via the IP that’s noted right on the main application screen. It has a nice clean interface and is very intuitive to use. There’s no need for a lengthy manual to figure this one out. Bottom line.. it just works. It doesn’t take a networking genius to set it up or configure it, it’s quick, well put together and priced just right for what it offers. While I haven’t tried it on a PC yet, Veiosoft claims it works just as well on Windows.

Buy your copy at the app store stop by the Veiosoft website for more information.

Awesome Villain Chair

Kevin Flahaut — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:41:54 +0000

A Badass Villain Chair? Leather, chrome steel, aluminum…Oh yeah! Now all I need are some henchmen and sharks with laser beams on their frickin’ heads…Oh, and the 7 big bills to pay for it. Well.. Maybe I’ll just be evil in my normal desk chair for now.

Buy one for $7200 (approx.) from Suck UK

Real Life Game and Cartoon Characters

Kevin Flahaut — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:16:33 +0000

I found these somewhat creepy real-life versions of cartoon and game characters the other day. They’re really well done, but I have to admit, I think I appreciate the animated versions of the characters a lot more.

Super Mario

Homer Simpson

Jessica Rabbit

Watch The Making Jessica Rabbit Video

Stewie Griffin

Niko Bellic of Grand Theft Auto IV

source: http://pixeloo.blogspot.com