Hype Observatory

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2012-01-16T17:38:00.001-08:00

Attack the block

Thomas

The world is my canvas
http://thomaswing.wordpress.com

WE'VE MOVED

2010-04-19T23:27:00.000-07:00

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Awesome

2010-04-02T13:33:00.000-07:00

Medicine - YouTube

2010-03-25T22:38:00.000-07:00

2010-03-25T18:21:00.001-07:00

Medicine from Hype Observatory on Vimeo.

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2010-03-25T11:06:00.000-07:00

I've been blogging here as of late for convenience. Please check it out.

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New works

2010-03-09T21:42:00.000-08:00

Bent the drop out of my Cutter...:(

2010-03-02T20:26:00.001-08:00

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Peace!

2010-03-02T00:02:00.000-08:00

Exit Through the Gift Shop

2010-01-27T16:00:00.001-08:00

American Malevic

2010-01-22T09:17:00.000-08:00

Dirt Nasty!

2010-01-14T01:01:00.000-08:00

AMAZING!

I need this ad shoved down my throat like I need a hole in the head

2010-01-11T12:34:00.000-08:00

Modern Art =

2009-12-29T23:46:00.000-08:00

A good reminder for a day out at the contemporary art museums.

Stop...

2009-12-29T23:45:00.000-08:00

I usually run through these...

Stopmotion

2009-12-29T19:38:00.001-08:00

I did a search for Stopmotion and this was the first. Pretty sick.

Holiday Visit Home Tour

2009-12-27T23:19:00.000-08:00

F R O M T H E A R C H I V E S
PRODUCTION RIDER
FOR KATE KERSHNER'S
HOLIDAY VISIT
HOME TOUR.
BY KATE KERSHNER

- - - -

Please note the following points that shall be adhered to on Kate Kershner's Holiday Visit Home Tour. It is in the best interest of the VENUE (i.e.: JIM and CAROL KERSHNER'S rancher on 34th St. and the inhabitants therein) that these demands be strictly followed, if the VENUE ever wishes to see the TALENT (i.e.: KATE KERSHNER) come back after the 2006 Tour. This written agreement must be agreed upon and given no amendment unless specifically addressed with the TALENT.

Please also note that this rider would be unnecessary were it not for the now-canceled OPENING ACT (i.e.: Mike Kershner, brother and ultimate betrayer of TALENT), who got a little too popular (i.e.: a little too married) to come on Tour this year. TALENT, who no longer trusts anyone after OPENING ACT left for his own fancy TOUR and new VENUE, feels it best to have everything on paper. Although this document is not legally binding, it does work in accordance with the strict legality of the OFFICIAL CONTRACT (i.e.: Kate Kershner's birth certificate, verifying JIM and CAROL KERSHNER as Parents, and thus responsible for all future happiness).

LOAD IN:

TALENT arrives alone. Upon arrival, do not ask where CREW is. Do not get clever by saying boyfriend/your friend/special friend instead of CREW. Consider VENUE forewarned that when TALENT feels VENUE can act appropriately around CREW, TALENT will bring CREW. So TALENT will be arriving alone.

TALENT will be bringing one (1) duffel bag full of laundry, and TALENT doesn't want to hear she's too old for this. TALENT will do laundry herself. Unless VENUE, you know, was already planning on doing some anyway, in which case it would probably be easier if VENUE just threw it in with whatever VENUE is doing. No big deal.

Upon LOAD IN, the following should be placed in DRESSING ROOM (i.e.: TALENT'S former bedroom, now renamed CAROL'S NEW "PURPLE ROOM," painted to accompany VENUE'S new "BLUE ROOM," which makes TALENT ache for a time when a room in VENUE could be beige):

(1) Bottle of Vodka
(1) Bottle of Tonic, and not the diet tonic that VENUE usually buys. TALENT doesn't appreciate what VENUE is trying to say when VENUE only buys TALENT diet tonic water.
(1) Bath towel, long enough to be crammed under bottom of door
(1) Fan, which should be facing out the window

Smoke detector in room MUST BE DISABLED before LOAD IN. No drinking glasses necessary.

TALENT will take thirty (30) minutes to "put stuff away" in DRESSING ROOM after load in. VENUE should leave TALENT alone for those thirty (30) minutes, even if choking coughs can be heard. TALENT is fine. Upon TALENT exiting DRESSING ROOM, VENUE should be sensitive to the fact that TALENT might have trouble with simple appliances, proper conjugation in conversation, etc. Please recall Holiday Tour 2004, when TALENT made VENUE late for Christmas Eve Mass because it took TALENT approx. one half-hour to tie her shoe. Due to the fact that TALENT was wearing boots without laces. It'll be a lot like that. Be patient.

DURING DINNER SHOW:

It is our understanding that various other acts (i.e.: SPECIAL GUESTS) will be sharing the bill with TALENT during the Kate Kershner Holiday Visit Home Tour during the DINNER segment of our show. The following is required of VENUE during DINNER, but also extends to SPECIAL GUESTS.

TOPICS THAT ARE OFF LIMITS WHEN TALKING TO TALENT:

1. TALENT'S lack of reliable employment
2. TALENT'S lack of reliable relationships
3. The story of that time TALENT pretended to be suicidal when she was 7 years old so she could find out what therapy was like, unless TALENT chooses to tell anecdote herself. No one but TALENT can tell that story with the proper context and complex nuances, and TALENT is sick sick sick of people fucking it up.
4. TALENT'S physical appearance, especially her hair color. TALENT understands she has roots, and fails to see why VENUE must mention this at every occasion. TALENT would be happy to amend the situation if VENUE would like to fork over $150 for a salon touchup. No? That's what TALENT thought.
5. TALENT'S complicated financial situation
6. Probably best to avoid politics, books of a high-minded literary nature, foreign films, and music that doesn't have words. TALENT feels stupid when these are discussed and accidentally lies about her knowledge of them, which makes TALENT feel bad and drink more. Keep in mind: Keeping TALENT happy is legally binding to VENUE in accordance with OFFICIAL CONTRACT.

RECOMMENDED TOPICS WHEN TALKING TO TALENT:

1. Brokeback Mountain. TALENT knows it came out last year, but TALENT just saw it for the second time and thinks she has some pretty interesting things to say about it.
2. Celebrities. Especially any anecdotes about meeting them/seeing them somewhere. Jake Gyllenhaal/Heath Ledger sightings will be rewarded with robust conversation.

The following should be placed on or near the table at DINNER:

(2) Bottles of wine per person at table, preferably something cheap so VENUE doesn't bitch about how expensive it was during the course of the entire evening
(1) Bowl of mashed potatoes, skin ON. SKIN IS WHERE THE VITAMINS ARE.
(2) Bowls of stuffing, one cornbread and one plain. If there is so much as half a raisin in the stuffing, TALENT will immediately leave the table and possibly the city.

More food, at the VENUE'S discretion. Please check ahead with TALENT, however. And make sure not to have anything with honey. TALENT doesn't mind the taste, but it leaves her fingers sticky, which annoys her.

LOAD OUT:

TALENT will require the following items on leaving the premises:

(1) Leftover container of every dish served at dinner
(1) Flask of alcohol, filled from VENUE'S liquor cabinet
(1) Pack of double-A batteries, provided by VENUE
(1) Copy of Sports Illustrated, provided by VENUE
(1) Old hair dryer, provided by VENUE
(1) Box of envelopes, provided by VENUE
(3) Books that VENUE recommends, and provides
(1) Duffel bag of clean clothes
(50) Dollars, for travel expenses

With all the TALENT'S demands met, we anticipate 2006 to be the best Holiday Visit Home Tour so far!

kung fu fighting!

2009-12-27T21:13:00.001-08:00

This guy stops two robbers snagging a womens purse down the street...

Freestyle - knockout!

2009-12-24T10:16:00.000-08:00

My Karma Sutra Buddy

2009-12-20T22:12:00.001-08:00

This is amazing! Go to the site and do the math...
http://www.mykarmasutrabuddy.com/index.php

Fonseca Films Jr.

2009-12-19T13:59:00.000-08:00

How awesome are these?!

2009-12-16T16:34:00.000-08:00

Happy holidays, love R2D2 & C3P0!

Concrete Jungle

2009-12-15T15:55:00.000-08:00

Jason kill'n it

2009-12-14T20:35:00.000-08:00

Beware!

2009-12-13T12:08:00.000-08:00

Relax

2009-12-10T12:24:00.001-08:00

Finally!

2009-12-08T18:03:00.000-08:00

42 tooth Tree - splined sprocket
15 tooth dura race rear cog
Fat RMB tire on the front

W-Base - worth a watch...brings me back to Japan.

2009-12-06T19:02:00.001-08:00

W-BASE 5th Year Party Movie (Small Size) from W-BASE BICYCLE GARAGE on Vimeo.

The future is now...

2009-12-03T11:43:00.001-08:00

http://www.instructables.com/id/Outlets-of-the-Future-aka-in-wall-USB-Charger/

The Surprise Kitty Game

2009-12-01T23:13:00.001-08:00

Sweet shirt for work!

2009-12-01T23:08:00.001-08:00

$25
http://domsofhollywood.com/#cart_restore

I wish I made this!

2009-12-01T23:03:00.000-08:00

Joel's Fakie Wheelie finally out!

2009-11-19T09:55:00.000-08:00

Joel Weston from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

SICK!

Jay Nelson @ Southern Exposure

2009-11-18T15:41:00.000-08:00

Shock(h)er Gloves

2009-11-07T23:20:00.000-08:00

They're perfect for the holidays!

Open wine with your shoe!!!

2009-11-07T21:06:00.001-08:00

AT&T sucks

2009-11-05T14:42:00.000-08:00

I did a search on my phone for service, signal and AT&T go figure!

"get obliterated"

2009-11-04T12:42:00.000-08:00

Hit the Chrome store!!!

2009-11-03T14:43:00.000-08:00

#1 Bad Ass

2009-11-02T20:04:00.000-08:00

Awesome!

", meth junkie"

2009-11-02T12:45:00.000-08:00

Macaframa Ally Cat

2009-10-31T21:41:00.001-07:00

Volume Cutter

2009-10-31T21:41:00.000-07:00

My new cutter in the cuttie works!

2009-10-31T14:18:00.000-07:00

Yes!

2009-10-30T12:13:00.000-07:00

I'd like to see more of this!

...but you're bringing me down

2009-10-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

Bball court panhandle sf

2009-10-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

I don't care how you look at it, it's a funny drawing.

R2D2 hoodie

2009-10-27T12:32:00.000-07:00

Protective Bike Travel bag

2009-10-27T12:24:00.000-07:00

If you want to carry your bicycle to your travel city? The AeroTech Evolution's bicycle case and designed to protect your dismantled bicycle in the cargo hold of an airplane with its vacuum-formed ABS shell, and combined with velcro straps and strategically-placed foam tubing.
"AEROTECH EVOLUTION is made in ABS, a little softer kind of plastics can better absorb the energy of a fall; it may get dented, but it remains intact and can usually be repaired.
Bike Wheels are fixed with quick clamping devices in containers recognizable from outside - that's practical. Fixing belts protect the frame, from sliding. The running holding is regular and smooth. Light, with a very good crash test result. It can contain wheels of frame height until 64 "

Skhizein by Josef K

2009-10-27T12:21:00.001-07:00

Skhizein (Jérémy Clapin,2008) from Josef K. on Vimeo.

Great story!

This is pretty genius!

2009-10-27T12:02:00.000-07:00

Der Mensch als Industriepalast [Man as Industrial Palace] from Henning Lederer on Vimeo.

Nendo - small chair design "!"

2009-10-27T11:51:00.001-07:00

This is beautiful. Japanese design studio Nendo, created a chair made of hollowed-out pieces of wood covering a metal frame. The legs of the chair are only 15 mm in diameter.

Urs Fischer

2009-10-27T11:28:00.000-07:00

“For his first large-scale solo presentation in an American museum, Urs Fischer has taken over all three of the New Museum’s gallery floors to create a series of immersive installations and hallucinatory environments.

The exhibition “Urs Fischer: Marguerite de Ponty” is the culmination of four years of work. Neither a traditional survey nor a retrospective, the exhibition features new productions and iconic works combined to compose a series of gigantic still lifes and walk-in tableaux. Choreographed entirely by the artist, the exhibition is a descent into Fischer’s universe, revealing the world of an artist who has emerged as one of the most exceptional talents working today.

An engineer of imaginary worlds, in the past Fischer has created sculptures in a rich variety of materials including unstable substances such as melting wax and rotting vegetables. In a continuous search for new plastic solutions, Fischer has built houses out of bread and given life to animated puppets; he has dissected objects or blown them out of proportion in order to reinvent our relationship to them. In 2007, in a now-legendary exhibition, he excavated the floor of his New York gallery, digging a crater within the exhibition space. Throughout his work, with ambitious gestures and irreverent panache, Fischer explores the secret mechanisms of perception, combining a Pop immediacy with a neo-Baroque taste for the absurd.

Newsom does Graffiti

2009-10-27T11:18:00.000-07:00

How to be Kenny Powers for Halloween!

2009-10-27T10:58:00.001-07:00

hit the title for more info on the kenny powers costume

Fantastic Mr. Fox

2009-10-25T22:31:00.000-07:00

I can't wait to see this!

Danny's Bridgestone fork fail

2009-10-24T15:58:00.000-07:00

Phil Wood display at Free Wheel

2009-10-21T16:59:00.000-07:00

Interactive LED Coffee Table - The Ripple

2009-10-19T19:08:00.001-07:00

This table is sick!
The Ripple Interactive LED Coffee Table

($1500-$2100) uses 480 super-bright white LEDs and 24 active and passive near-infrared optical sensors that provides illuminating feedback when the objects are placed near the table top. It also comes with an on / off switch hidden on the underside of the table, and a cord that plugs into any standard 110v household outlet. By Because We Can and Evil Mad Science.

Ferris Wheel at Treasure Island Music Festival

2009-10-19T18:59:00.001-07:00

"Screw This"

2009-10-19T18:43:00.001-07:00

Designer High Breed Cat

2009-10-19T17:42:00.000-07:00

I want one of these cats so bad!

Super Mario Hat!

2009-10-19T17:41:00.001-07:00

Never before must you have come across a Mario hat which will not only give you the look of a Mario champ but also give your friends a complex. Mario Hat, gives you a funky look and goes well with every outfit. This cap wil also give you a lot of energy and enthusism while fighting against the Mushroom Kingdom and trying to save the Princess from evil Bowser. This amazingly funky cap is also available in Luigi green color. You will surely make your friends crave for it.

TI bus

2009-10-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

TI

2009-10-17T13:07:00.000-07:00

Holy shit epic!

2009-10-17T02:04:00.000-07:00

SF muni at it again!

Bike Gear Crank Clock

2009-10-17T01:51:00.001-07:00

Bike Gear Crank Clock

This is awesome!!!

2009-10-16T12:12:00.001-07:00

VIDEOGIOCO by Donato Sansone from Enrico Ascoli - Sound Design on Vimeo.

My neighbor

2009-10-12T01:17:00.000-07:00

Hold Fast Straps

2009-10-12T00:58:00.000-07:00

Def thinking about snagging a pair of these for my new gnar bike...new designs on there site. Check em. http://www.holdfastordie.com/
$57.00

Sick Edit - Nippon

2009-10-12T00:53:00.001-07:00

KRYPTON! from YU　KU$UMOTOh! on Vimeo.

Profile Chain Ring showed up in the mail!

2009-10-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

Fixie park

2009-10-11T14:38:00.000-07:00

Shepard Fairey - DIY Sticker Kit!

2009-10-09T00:09:00.001-07:00

3-D Glasses Dress

2009-10-09T00:02:00.000-07:00

II thought this was way ccooll.

Interactive Portal Shirt

2009-10-07T09:51:00.001-07:00

Thinkgeek sells this Interactive Portal Shirt($100/each), featuring two wireless 5.8 GHz video cameras mounted in the front of each shirt along with two high-res LCD TFT screens, the camera in the orange shirt transmits the image to the blue shirt, and vise versa.
Cool, the bule shirt's LCD will display everthing in front of the yellow shirt, and vice versa! " In this manner it seems as if a fully functional portal has been created between the chests of both subjects."
- Electronic shirts simulate teleportation portals from the game Portal
- Each shirt features a wireless 5.8Ghz pinhole video camera in the front
- Embedded TFT LCD screens in the chest area of each shirt simulate the portal
- The camera from one shirt transmits the image wirelessly to the other, and vise versa
- Each shirt is powered by one 2190mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack stored in the included belt-pack
- 1.5 to 2 hours continuous run time, 4.2 hours recharge time
- All electronics are completely removable to enable shirts to be washed
- Wired composite video input allows you to play video games or movies on the shirt screen
- Shirts must be purchased as a pair to work properly
- GLaDOS Promises a coupon for free cake will be included with each shirt purchase

BMX Bandits! 1983

2009-10-05T23:29:00.000-07:00

Gnarcotix.

2009-09-30T09:22:00.001-07:00

I rode with the guys from gnarcotix a couple weeks ago. Rich was
killin it at the civic center session we had. Check out their site: http://www.gnarcotix.com

Keo Curry - Road Mag.

2009-09-23T21:37:00.000-07:00

Shredded at a new spot

2009-09-14T21:49:00.000-07:00

Photo by Cassie Tregellas

Turning Tricks

2009-09-14T21:31:00.001-07:00

Turning Tricks - Week 6 from KrEEEstowfUr on Vimeo.

Valencia St.

2009-09-14T10:53:00.000-07:00

Hype Designs

2009-09-13T22:56:00.001-07:00

FATLACE, SF - another cultural gem in Japantown

2009-09-13T18:22:00.000-07:00

Hidden among small shops covered in illegible-to-most Japanese writing on Post & Laguna is a small shop called Fat Lace (which, apparently, has been open for the past decade)! Within the relatively small four walls is a treasure trove of goods fit to please any tuned-in individual with cultural/trend awareness living in SF and beyond. From Starfucker track frames (which are hard to find, but reportedly give a bit of sway) and bike components, to sneakers, men's clothing, skateboards and art, there really isn't anything a well-informed San Franciscan couldn't find in this store.

In addition to the "Headquarters," as they refer to the store, Fat Lace also has an online magazine that is updated daily on the reg.

AND...for the Ladies who like to stay informed on fashion, culture, and the blog world, there is Ladylike, an affiliate of Fatlace targeting the better sex. (wink)

Carl - 180 to snapped axle!

2009-09-10T19:40:00.000-07:00

Carl (Gnarl) was practicing 180's at the island and snapped his axle...formula Hub laced to a IminusD rim...way to go Gnarl!

Designs for ToasterCake.blogspot.com

2009-09-08T02:04:00.000-07:00

Dose of WOW!

2009-09-08T00:48:00.000-07:00

Buddah Pears, YUM!

2009-09-08T00:46:00.001-07:00

This is how I feel on my morning commute.

2009-09-08T00:43:00.000-07:00

This is so dope!

Video Projection

2009-09-08T00:22:00.000-07:00

United Steaks

2009-09-08T00:11:00.001-07:00

A New Perspective

2009-09-08T00:06:00.000-07:00

DIY your '2D' glasses now! Download FUCK 3D DIY-set from here. The FUCK 3D by Aram Bartholl of F.A.T.
"- Are you annoyed by the people and world around you?
- Do you feel sometimes dizzy walking home in the 3rd dimension?
- But you DO enjoy your 2D �C facebook/twitter/browser life much more than the dirty world our there?

F.A.T. brings to you a brand new solution!!! Just switch your whole life to 2D. Get a pair of FUCK 3D glasses, loose the 3rd dimension and enjoy full 2D!!! It never has been so easy!! Life is so much better!! "

designs for timothymar.blogspot.com

2009-08-31T16:06:00.001-07:00

A radio that plays ROCK!

2009-08-25T22:23:00.001-07:00

Das hier ist Guus Oosterbaans Rock-Radio, das, nachdem es erst aus einem Beton-Guß bestand, keine Radiowellen mehr empfing und das er dann erst mit einem Vorschlaghammer bearbeiten musste, damit es funktioniert. Awesome!

Guus Oosterbaan has created a ROCK Radio.
"My ROCK Radio. The number two in my cement-audio-series. It started of being a very nice rectangular brick shape. Then I found out that a thick layer of cement shields the radio from actually receiving radio waves. With my "Now it doesn't work anyway" philosophy, I took a big hammer and created this Flintstones look, and the radio works!"

think love!

2009-08-10T23:43:00.001-07:00

Gnar at the pad

2009-08-07T21:42:00.000-07:00

Carl on the camera filming Chris Fonseca.

Hoo!

2009-08-07T16:07:00.000-07:00

3 layered screen print

Design work for Hang Art

2009-08-07T15:13:00.001-07:00

Tokyo Bikes

2009-08-06T11:27:00.000-07:00

I shot pics of track bikes all thru my travels in Japan...by the end of the first couple days I had so many that I had to make this collage to post them all...

Bacon flavored lip balm!!! FINALLY

2009-08-05T12:06:00.001-07:00

Now you can make yourself taste like bacon!