On January 22, the day that a GOP debate was to be held at my campus, I entered my usual parking lot to find a news truck zoom past me and seize a spot without a parking pass.
Everyone is used to the quintessential American story. Go to college, get a job, have kids and grow up.
Oh, the power of the internet. Just like that, the Odd Future crew comes through in their ignorant fashion with a 3-minute PSA, announcing an upcoming Odd Future collaborative mixtape dropping on March 20th, a short 10 city tour, the premiere of their Adult Swim show five days after their…
A few people expressed interest in a continuation of last week's article. Being more than interested in the nature of human sexuality, I am willing to oblige their requests. However, concerning other questions, as much as I like to muse on the nature of the psychological structures which underpin these…
You may have seen it in the movies. It was highlighted in the first scene in James Bond: Casino Royale. It's all over YouTube with awesome videos. Parkour has turned into something far greater than a sport. It has become a philosophy and a way of life. Overcoming obstacles on…
Imagine studying for countless hours, losing sleep, working numerous jobs and dealing with the stresses of life while in college. Finally you made it to graduation day and partied like a rock star for all the good, the bad and the ugly times during your years of school, and are…
Written on Friday, 20 January 2012 00:53 in Random but Relevant
On January 16th, 1979, R&B queen Aaliyah was born, and today marks what would have been her thirty-third birthday. She was already responsible for a slew of hit songs and had just emerged into stardom when her career tragically ended in a plane crash in the Bahamas, coming home from…
Take a moment to open your web browser, go onto Google, and type in the first actress that pops into your head. Do not click the search button though; just look through the suggestions that are provided for you by Google. Chances are, one of the suggested results will pair…
You've probably already heard the news: Jay-Z and Beyonce, hip-hop's most infamous couple, recently gave birth to their first newborn, Blue Ivy Carter. The couple rented out a whole floor in New York's Lenox Hill Hospital and welcomed Blue Ivy Carter to this world on January 7th.
It's funny how much power the media has. One day, Common drops a track called "Sweet" from his latest project, 'The Dreamer / The Believer'. The experienced lyricist, who has captivated thousands of people's attention worldwide with his talents and persona, hit the world with a music video that had…
Last week, Coachella finally released the official lineup for their 2012 festival, which will be held in Indio, California over a span of two weekends this year - April 13-15, and April 20-22. The world famous music festival released tickets for $285 on Friday morning (10AM PST) and within six…
It is no great news, nor any amount of hyperbole, to state that the liberties of American citizens are disappearing. The recently signed National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (NDAA) affirms the presidential power to detain United States citizens without trial, according to the full text of the…
When deciding to rebuild a road it is always best to consult those living on it. Tallahassee’s Gaines Street has been under construction for over eight months now and no one in charge seems to be able, or willing, to communicate with the public.
Cave diving in Florida? It sounds odd, but it's possible, and in Central Florida of all places. No fancy licenses, no thousand-dollar equipment set up, just an open water diver certification, a simple SCUBA set up and an adventurous spirit is all you need. Florida's extensive underground aquifer system allows…
Hailing from over 5 years in radio, being a father, hosting parties and with two and half years of being the CEO of his own online radio podcasted website www.yopodner.com ("Radio...when you're READY!"), JayB finds time to sit down with Back\Slash to unwind, dishes on his radio career with 103.5…
Butaneless Lighter $75 | The Herb Iron is a powerful handheld device that turns any bowl or waterpipe into a vaporizer. It heats up to full temperature and is ready to press against the stuff in 8 seconds. Despite needing to be plugged in, the Herb Iron is very easy to transport and use. The heating element on the Herb Iron is entirely ceramic. And best of all, Herb Iron is so confident in their product, that they offer customers a complimentary limited-lifetime warranty with purchase. Checkout their website for more info.
Longboard $275 | Behold the 2011 Apex 37 by Original, combining the world's most advanced technology in composite, board shaping, and design. This brand new 2011 model, just released by Original has been hailed by pros as ages "ahead of its time", because of its custom angled fiberglass, Forged Carbon inlays, hard free-riding rails, and dope art. It seems like Original put some serious Research and Development into this deck. They sent us one to review, and after taking it down a bridge to test how it shreds (awesome by the way), we ran it over with a 4-wheeler and it didn't break. Beyond its durability, it pops around corners and carves like a spring. This board is unlike anything we've ever reviewed, or ridden-no…
CROSSTRAINING LONGBOARD $349 This is the ultimate cross training board for surfers. The wheels, the deck, and the trucks were all developed together specifically to mimic the feel and response of a surfboard. To say that the board's designers achieved this is an understatement. Carving a hill on this board feels exactly like being on a wave-shredding left and right, as if shooting up and down the face of a chest high swell. Beyond its epic cross training qualities, the Streetboard sports oversized inflatable (yes, inflatable) wheels, that destroy the concrete boundary, and let you to shred on grass, gravel, dirt, and basically whatever you want. At 43.5 inches, this board is epic.
Growing strong since inception in 2002, Kreed has established itself as so much more than a sunglass manufacturer. "We are a brand and a family", says their Founder and CEO. "A family of real people, and real passions, all with ideas and influences that fuse together into common core ideas." This is how Kreed is inspired, from within. So it's no surprise that Kreed is killin' it. They've become an industry leader with a value proposition of ‘twice the quality for half the price'.