From Scott Weaver ” Rolling through the bay is an abstract toothpick sculpture of San Francisco. It has about 100,000 of toothpicks. The amazing part, is that is has four ping pong ball paths that roll through different landmarks of San Francisco. I have spent about 3000 hours on it over a period of 34 years and the only glue I use is Elmer’s. “
From CNN ” Albany, New York (CNN) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the state’s marriage equality bill hours after it passed the Republican-controlled Senate on Friday night, making it the sixth state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage. “
From canalplus ” Stories T-shirt, the first documentary on T-shirt culture in the world !
Duration 59 ‘directed by Dimitri Pailhe & Julien Potart and produced by Ex-Nihilo. “
T-SHIRT STORIES TRAILER from Julien Potart on Vimeo.
From laweekly ” Two weeks ago, the L.A. street artist Revok ended his six-month prison sentence amid fans pushing for his release. Revok was one of the participating artists in the groundbreaking ‘Art in the Streets‘ MOCA exhibit — then was promptly jailed by the Los Angeles Police Department for failing to pay restitution to plaintiffs and victims of his graffiti in a long-standing suit dating back to 2010. Now he’s out, but still faces a mound of legal fees and an exorbitant bail, set at a cool third of a million. In the mean time, his friends have come together to lend him a hand, and help him get back on his feet. Thierry Guetta, a.k.a. Mr. Brainwash, the elusive and controversial subject of Banksy’s Exit through the Gift Shop, has created a limited-edition art print entitled Never Give Up, dedicated to Revok. Guetta tells LA Weekly that the proceeds from the sales of the work will function as a general supporting fund for Revok — “bail, apartment, whatever he needs.” “
Google and Takashi Murakami celebrate the first day of summer. Murakami has an upcoming show at the Gagosian Gallery from June 27 – August 5, 2011.
From mtv ” Ryan Dunn, the 34-year-old “Jackass” star, died in a fatal car crash on Sunday night in Pennsylvania. According to TMZ, the accident occurred at 3 a.m. on Route 322 and New Street in West Goshen Township. While it’s unknown who was driving at the time, an unidentified passenger also died in the crash. The mother of Dunn’s “Jackass” co-star, Bam Margera, broke the news to WMMR 93.3′s “Preston and Steve” radio show, and MTV News has also confirmed it on Monday (June 20).
In the last photo Dunn posted to Twitter, he and two friends are seen drinking what may be alcoholic beverages. TMZ also reported that the car caught fire in the crash. A tow truck was later sent to the scene to remove the car. A photo obtained by an NBC affiliate in Pennsylvania, showed the wrecked car on the side of the road. As of press time, no further information was known about the accident.
From myfoxphilly ” West Goshen Township police said they got the call of an automobile crash around 2:38 a.m. Upon arrival, police found a 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 “off the road and in the woods that was fully engulfed in flames.” Dunn was the registered owner of the vehicle and its driver, according to police, who went on to say in a news release that “preliminary investigation revealed that speed may have been a contributing factor to the accident.” ”
From diginfo.tv ” On the 15th of May, Sharp in collaboration with NHK unveiled the world’s first Ultra High Definition-capable LCD display. This 85″ LCD display has a resolution of 7,680 x 4,320 pixels, which is equivalent to 16 times the resolution of HDTV, allowing for the display of incredibly detailed, high-quality images. ”
From highsnobiety ” For Fall 2011, Nike’s new sport-focused Hypefuse aesthetic is merged with iconic silhouettes from their past, including the Dunk Hi. As we’ve seen, it turns out Hyperfuse also had some unintended benefits, allowing designers to push the limits of both color and finish, resulting in an all new look. As with all Hyperfuse sneakers, the Dunk Hi is lightweight, breathable and durable. ”
J.K. Rowling Announces Pottermore
From pottermore.com ” In the new website, the storyline will be brought to life with sumptuous newly-commissioned illustrations and interactive ‘Moments’ through which you can navigate, starting with the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (Sorcerer’s) Stone. On entering, you choose a magic username and begin your experience. As you move through the chapters, you can read and share exclusive writing from J.K. Rowling, and, just as Harry joins Hogwarts, so can you. You visit Diagon Alley, get sorted into a house, cast spells and mix potions to help your house compete for the House Cup.
At a press conference at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Rowling revealed some key features of the website. In an announcement which will thrill fans, she described how she has brought to life both the Sorting Hat and Ollivanders experiences from her books for the first time on Pottermore, by revealing the questions asked by the Sorting Hat – which places newcomers into their Hogwarts houses according to their characteristics – and the magic behind the Wand Chooser – which finds the right wand for each user from over 33,000 possible combinations. She also revealed glimpses of the new information she has provided on some of the best-loved characters. ”
http://www.pottermore.com/