Archive for the 'The Arts' Category
Hofmann’s Potion
• October, 2009Hofmann’s Potion Connie Littlefield, 2002 This documentary offers a compassionate, open-minded look at LSD and how it fits into our world. Long before Timothy Leary urged a generation to “tune in, turn on and drop out,” the drug was hailed as a way to treat forms of addiction and mental illness. At the same time, it was being touted as a powerful tool for mental exploration and self-understanding. Featuring interviews with LSD pioneers, beautiful music and stunning cinematography, this is much more than a simple…
2012 isn’t the end of the world, Mayans insist
• October, 20092012 isn’t the end of the world, Mayans insist By MARK STEVENSON, Associated Press Writer MEXICO CITY – Apolinario Chile Pixtun is tired of being bombarded with frantic questions about the Mayan calendar supposedly “running out” on Dec. 21, 2012. After all, it’s not the end of the world. Or is it? Definitely not, the Mayan Indian elder insists. “I came back from England last year and, man, they had me fed up with this stuff.” It can only get worse for him. Next month…
Slipknot – “Psychosocial”
• September, 2009Slipknot – Psychosocial .::. <<video>> Slipknot – New Music – More Music Videos Lyrics:: I did my time and I want out, so abusive Fate, it doesn’t cut, the soul is not so vibrant The reckoning, the sickening Back at you, subversion, pseudo-sacred, pyscho virgin Go tell your classes, go dig you graves Then fill your mouth with all the money you will save Sinking in, getting smaller again Undone, it has begun, I’m not the only one And the rain will kill us all…
Cool Concept Motorcycles In Pictures .::. =video/pictures=
• September, 2009Icare Bike Concept:: If we had access to all the possible concept designs for Batman’s motorcycle the Icare Bike Concept would certainly be on the list. We could just imagine the Dark Knight leaning into a tight turn on this sleek black bike. Icare isn’t just a cool concept, but a real working design. It’s powered by a six-cylinder 1.8 liter Honda engine with dual exhaust. Right now it’s still up in the air whether or not it will go into production, but keep you…
Cave Complex Allegedly Found Under Giza Pyramids
• September, 2009Cave Complex Allegedly Found Under Giza Pyramids Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News, Aug. 13, 2009 An enormous system of caves, chambers and tunnels lies hidden beneath the Pyramids of Giza, according to a British explorer who claims to have found the lost underworld of the pharaohs. Populated by bats and venomous spiders, the underground complex was found in the limestone bedrock beneath the pyramid field at Giza. “There is untouched archaeology down there, as well as a delicate ecosystem that includes colonies of bats and a…
Carts of Darkness
• August, 2009Carts of Darkness .::. <<video>> <<Editors notE>> Murray Siple’s feature-length documentary follows a group of homeless men who have combined bottle picking with the extreme sport of racing shopping carts down the steep hills of North Vancouver. This subculture depicts street life as much more than the stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media. The film takes a deep look into the lives of the men who race carts, the adversity they face and the appeal of cart racing despite the risk. Shot in high-definition and featuring…
National Geographic – Marijuana Nation
• August, 2009Marijuana Nation .::. <<video>> [google -2416320887244340069 nolink] <<Editors notE>> Another “pot-umentary”, National Geographic style. It leaves the judging in the middle which I think is good so both parties get to say their bid. Eventhough we all know what side will win in the end… Enjoy the view n start planting some seeds… At least that is what I try to do. Peace out! La Cinyc Check out Azarius.net for more related goodies.
KOALA – Special Presentation
• August, 2009KOALA – Special Presentation KOALA is an electronic band from Belgium existing off three lead members: Carlos Dyckmans=producer=, Islasoul =mc= and female singer Sarah Budts. In the studio and live on stage they work with many (known) guest vocals and musicians worldwide. (nuff said, lamont stigler, Dolphin, Jean bosco safari, bastard nation, Gregory Frateur, delavega) They are also accompagnied by a live band: (in studio and on stage) wim geeraerts=drums=, luca Ammendola=keyboards= and Joris decaesstecker=bass=. ::VIDEOCLIPS:: Nilsen (zambezi hippos remix) from new album (out september)):koala…
The masterpiece that killed George Orwell
• July, 2009The masterpiece that killed George Orwell Robert McCrum The Observer “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” Sixty years after the publication of Orwell’s masterpiece, Nineteen Eighty-Four, that crystal first line sounds as natural and compelling as ever. But when you see the original manuscript, you find something else: not so much the ringing clarity, more the obsessive rewriting, in different inks, that betrays the extraordinary turmoil behind its composition. Probably the definitive novel of the 20th century,…
Shipping Containers Converted Into Homes
• July, 2009Shipping Containers Converted Into Homes Eric Bland, Discovery News With the housing market down and foreclosures way up, building a new home might not be the first thing on people’s mind, but a Salt Lake City-based company has a new kind of home in mind. Gorilla Designs is working to turn idle shipping containers into affordable, high quality homes to last a lifetime. The company was founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, said Roi Maufus of Gorilla Designs. “After Katrina, we realized that normal…
Desire by Mastercab
• July, 2009Desire by Mastercab .::. <<video>> Desire by Mastercab from Blub Video on Vimeo. <<Editors notE>> Desire by Mastercab Enjoy this videoclip “Desire” from “Mastercab”. And give “blub video” some credit for the FX + compositing. Related Links:: Mastercab Mastercab @Stubru Blub Video Blub Video @Vimeo
Tricky – ‘Council Estate’
• June, 2009Tricky – ‘Council Estate’ .::. <<video>> <<Editors notE>> Superb clip of Tricky’s “Council Estate” No words needed, let it speak for itself.
Michio Kaku on future civilizations!
• June, 2009Michio Kaku on future civilizations! Michio Kaku On Future Civilization – video powered by Metacafe <<Editors notE>> Funny fella thinking bout the right things! Go do some looking up on Michio Kaku! Definitely worth the effort.