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Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:08:24 -0800

Have you ever wondered where we got our name? Check out this article on TheStreet.com for a bit of explanation, plus some other pretty awesome company names. TheStreet.com article

K Swiss: Making Moves, Making Us Laugh

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:05:58 -0800

K Swiss is making moves, they just acquired FORM Athletics and are set to open a new office in Orange County, CA. Not only that, they are working with Kenny Powers and have just put out a series of videos that are so hilarious and out of control...they have some serious cojones. Enjoy.

Kenny Powers Gets Signed By K-Swiss - watch more funny videos

The Martian Chronicles: Still Dope as Heck

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:50:56 -0800

Writer Ray Bradbury has been a lifelong favorite of mine. He’s a legend, an American treasure, a literary giant who has so succinctly captured humanity’s fascination with what science and invention and the tenacity of man – for good or for ill – can bring about. Generally recognized as a master of science fiction, he prefers to consider his works as more in the fantasy genre. Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gothic, Mystery -- whatever categories these stories might be put in, they've weathered 60+ years and weathered them extremely well. Beloved titles include Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Martian Chronicles. . . I just re-read The Martian Chronicles and was struck anew by how wonderfully Bradbury constructs his sentences, and how his prose swirls around in your brain and mouth so pleasingly. The worlds and people he has concocted are sometimes splendid and strange and enigmatic, and sometimes incredibly ordinary and small, but all are unique and flawed and heartbreaking and wonderful. The Martian Chronicles was published in 1950 and is a short story collection arranged as an episodic novel, focusing on the ancient and dusty planet of Mars and its colonization by Earthmen. I’ll say no more, except that, as many times before, I was unable to put it down, hailing the familiar tales as old friends I have failed to visit with for far too long. Well, I suppose I will say in addition that if you haven’t read this book (it’s a quick read), you ought to run out right now and pick up a copy. Stat. Excerpt from the story “Usher II” from The Martian Chronicles: Full grown without memory, the robots waited. In green silks the color of forest pools, in silks the color of frog and fern, they waited. In yellow hair the color of the sun and sand, the robots waited. Oiled, with tube bones cut from bronze and sunk in gelatin, the robots lay. In coffins for the not dead and not alive, in planked boxes, the metronomes waited to be set in motion. There was a smell of lubrication and lathed brass. There was a silence of the tome yard. Sexed but sexless, the robots. Named but unnamed, and borrowing from humans everything but humanity, the robots stared at the nailed lids of their labeled F.O.B. boxes, in a death that was not even a death, for there had never been a life. And now there was a vast screaming of yanked nails. Now there was a lifting of lids. Now there were shadows on the boxes and the pressure of a hand squirting oil from a can. Now one clock was set in motion, a faint ticking. Now another and another, until this was an immense clock shop, purring. The marble eyes rolled wide their rubber lids. The nostrils winked. The robots, clothed in hair of ape and white of rabbit, arose: Tweedledum following Tweedledee, Mock-Turtle, Dormouse, drowned bodies from the sea compounded of salt and whiteweed, swaying; hanging blue-throated men with turned-up, clam-flesh eyes, and creatures of ice and burning tinsel, loam-dwarfs and pepper-elves, Tik-tok, Ruggedo, St. Nicholas with a self-made snow flurry blowing on before him, Bluebeard with whiskers like acetylene flame, and sulphur clouds from which green fire snouts protruded, and, in scaly and gigantic serpentine, a dragon with a furnace in its belly reeled out the door with a scream, a tick, a bellow, a silence, a rush, a wind. Ten thousand lids fell back. The clock shop moved out into Usher. The night was enchanted. - Ray Bradbury. 1950.

New Pig On The Block

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:41:56 -0800

Saturday marked the arrival of Herman – a new friend for Lola the pig. Oh, and what a wonderful man he is! He has a cute little underbite, big pink ears, a broad warthog-like snout, and sometimes he looks like an adorable troll. Hermdorable He has already been given several nicknames, including: The Herm-inator. Herm-avore. Herma-geddon (of course, that goes well with Lola-calypse). Pigaloupe Herman has a deep baritone voice and has a lot to say. He walks right up to you (or any new person he meets) talking all the way and wagging his tail. If you put your face down to his, he’ll stick his snout right up against your nose while he keeps talking to you. He’s unusually friendly and cuddly for a pig - they can be standoffish, finicky and downright bitchy. Herman will quickly cuddle up to you and just plop right down, roll to his side and expose his belly. The sad part is that he doesn’t have much of a belly. Cheerio Hunter Herman is a 6-year-old rescue and has been severely malnourished: He was fed only 2 apples a day since he was a piglet. He is only 70 lbs and should be about 120 lbs. His ears and snout are a bit too big for his body, as his growth has been stunted. When he was found, his tusks had never been trimmed, and were so long that they wrapped around almost back into his face. His head leans to the left a bit and his body seems to go left altogether, indicating that he may have had a stroke (or has scoliosis). His bones are brittle and he is calcium deprived, though the vet says his heart is strong and his teeth look good. His little thighs are very thin, he has no butt, and his back legs are incredibly weak. His living conditions were also dismal, but you don’t want to hear about that. For the last three weeks, Herman has been getting good nutrition and he is a happy man. He gets two meals a day, with pig pellets (specially formulated for pot bellied pigs), eggs, cottage cheese, fish oil, multi-vitamins, and veggies. Yesterday he disemboweled a completely helpless cantaloupe! He has also had about a billion cheerios – the tool of the trade when coaxing a pig up and down ramps, or in and out of crates. He spends his days roaming my yard, eating spring and summer shoots and finding good spots to nap. He spends his nights in my dining room, on a bed of sleeping bags and blankies. Pig In The Foliage Lola's Indignation The only one not pleased with this new situation? Lola. They don’t get to meet properly for 30 days (Herman just got his first vaccinations and Lola might catch something). At first, Lola was excited and stood at the fence staring through at Herman in pig-high-alert mode, all of her hair on end. Now, she is just pissed. Herman is roaming the entire yard, eating all the shoots, getting lots of snacks, getting tons of attention and cuddles, and she is on a diet! The injustice…the look on her face says, “Can you believe this bullsh*%!?” Herman doesn’t seem to notice Lola very much, he is more interested in the kitties and follows them around whenever he sees them, but soon, he and Lola shall meet and pig love will bloom! I hope. . .

FULL BLEED from VICE Books

Thu, 27 May 2010 09:45:54 -0800

We have all come to expect greatness from VICE. After all these years, they never disappoint - VICE still delivers absolute amazingness. FULL BLEED: New York Skateboard Photography from VICE Books was created by Andre Razo, Ivory Serra, and our dear friend Alex Corporan (honorary mayor of NYC, as far as we are concerned). Featuring the work of Spike Jonze, Giovanni Reda, Ed Templeton, Thomas Campbell and many more, the book is a gorgeous visual journey through NYC skateboarding and makes us remember why skateboarding inspired such passion in us in the first place. FULL BLEED is the first-ever comprehensive overview of New York's skate history, bringing together legendary skaters and iconic photographers. Spanning 30 years and featuring the contributions of over 60 photographers, FULL BLEED: New York City Skateboard Photography features: Steve Olson, Eric Koston, Keith Hufnagel, Harold Hunter, Jerry Hsu, Mike Vallely, Mark Gonzales, Rick Howard, Jason Dill, and more. Available in August at Amazon.com and select retailers across the US, you can see more at: powerHouse Books

New Wicked Quick Basics Tanks and Tees for Women

Wed, 26 May 2010 08:57:29 -0800

Wicked Quick has just released some feisty new tanks and tees for women from their basics line. Offerings include tanks, V-necks and U-necks in tasty colors, and are available to you on their website HERE. Styles shown below are the Aqua V-neck, the Neon Pink tank and the Neon Yellow U-neck, all done in Wicked Quick's signature softer-than-butter crinkle wash that flatters your form perfectly. Other colors include Neon Salmon and Dark Charcoal. Snap up a complete bouquet for yourself and your friends! Yum, yum. . . To get 15% off, enter Discount Code: neon2010 Free shipping on purchases over $50!

FORM Athletics Welcomes Mark Muñoz

Tue, 25 May 2010 10:12:16 -0800

FORM Athletics announced recently the addition of UFC Middleweight Mark Muñoz , "The Filipino Wrecking Machine," to their team! After the biggest win of his career at UFC 112 where Muñoz displayed his vicious ground 'n pound and took out competitor Kendall Grove, Muñoz returned to California where he was inducted into the California State Wrestling Hall of Fame. Known for constant evolution, Muñoz is versed in wrestling, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Born in Yokouska, Japan in 1978, Muñoz was raised in Vallejo, CA. Mark was always athletic and gravitated towards the healthy aspects of sports; his early influences were his father, faith, football and his coaches. Muñoz found his inspiration in wrestling and pursued his passion with diligence. Committed to health, Muñoz majored in Health Promotion at Oklahoma State University, where he was a four-year starter on the legendary Oklahoma State wrestling team. Mark compiled 121 wins, and was a two-time All-American and 2001 NCAA champion for Oklahoma State at the 197 pound division. Muñoz found himself fascinated by and drawn to MMA. He went on to coach in California, where he met WEC star Urijah Faber and instantly recognized a like-minded positive attitude, drive and determination. Muñoz began training with his signature dedication and got his big break on June 1, 2008 when he fought in his first WEC match (WEC 46) and went on to a string of wins, bringing his total MMA record to 8-1. Congratulations to both Mark and to FORM Athletics!

Zumiez Couch Tour Time!

Thu, 20 May 2010 14:07:54 -0800

A decade of couch? It cannot be so! That's right, the Zumiez Couch Tour is embarking on its 10th annual tour starting May 29th in Puyallup, WA and moving east, to wrap in St. Paul, MN on July 1st. Hitting 12 cities in all, the tour is always a damn good time, so get out there to enjoy skate demos, music, swag, and the fine folks at Zumiez. Admission is FREE! Skateboarding pros on the tour include: Chris Cole, Jake Duncombe, Erik Ellington, Cairo Foster, David Gonzalez, Jerry Hsu, Terry Kennedy, Kevin Spanky Long, Billy Marks, Mike Mo Capaldi, Chad Muska, Leo Romero, Daewon Song, Ed Templeton, Jamie Thomas, Nick Trapasso, Stevie Williams, and many more. Live music performances by bands including Bayside, The Bled, Dance Gavin Dance, Hawthorne Heights, Hit The Lights, In Fear & Faith, Just Surrender, Jamie Lynn’s Kandi Coded, and The Maine on the Skullcandy stage. Skate demos and skate team autograph signings from Fallen, Zero, DGK, Lakai, Almost, Volcom, Enjoi, RVCA, KR3W and Toy Machine. Prizes & giveaways from tour partners Chipotle Mexican Grill, Fuel TV, Glamour Kills, Keep A Breast, Matador by Jack Link’s, New Era, Skullcandy, Transworld SKATEboarding, and Vestal. Even an interactive festival area, enough good times to sink a ship! New to this year’s tour is the Zumiez Couch Tour app, a free download from Apple's app store. From the app, users can watch each of the 12 stops live on their iPhone or iPod touch through an expanded appcast and webcast that will be streamed live on www.zumiezcouchtour.com. More info on locations, dates and the sheer awesomeness...go to www.zumiezcouchtour.com.

Star Wars = Endless Fun

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:03:38 -0800

I've come across several rad Star Wars references in the past few days and couldn't help but crow for joy over them (thank you, Cory Doctorow from Boing Boing, as usual, for being a purveyor of endless amusement). I share them with you now. Check out this backyard kiddie jungle gym by Gym-Dandy, billed as the "Scout Walker Command Tower with Speeder Bike Ride." It even came with a 4-sound electronic console for when you're up in the tower, all busy imagining stomping on hapless victims! Scout Walker Command Tower with Speeder Bike Ride Swedish artist Mattias Adolfosson has done this wondrous series of pieces envisioning what Star Wars would have looked like in the 17th century. Baroque Star Wars art from artist Mattias Adolfosson Bonnie Burton's new "The Star Wars Craft Book" is coming out on September 28, 2010. In it, she includes how to make your very own Admiral Ackbar paper bag puppet. Sweet! Your very own Admiral Ackbar.

Infographic: Six Steps From Hipster to Hippie

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:05:11 -0800

So, we see our fair share of hipsters AND hippies biking and strolling around Portland, and this infographic from Boing Boing had me shaking with laughter. Evolution at its finest:

A Timeless Quest for WTF?!

Fri, 07 May 2010 13:27:02 -0800

No doubt exists in the minds of friends and associates that I am a true and unabashed geek. I once had a full sized cardboard cut-out of Spock, I own the complete V series (the original 80's one), and the newer Battlestar Galactica series is without compare. The question remains: How the heck does the The Bradford Exchange know that I'm a geek? Over the last few months, I've received several mailers and each one is increasingly WTF?! amazing. Each large glossy fold out brochure features limited edition pieces, such as Star Trek characters carefully sculpted. Again, how did I get on this mailing list? I don't know, but I sure am thankful. Yesterday, after a long day at the office, I arrived home to find the most stunning mailer yet. A Timeless Quest for Power Cuckoo Clock!! It's a fricken dragon, people, a dragon! The pendulum has two swinging "blades," and there is a small sculpted dragon that emerges from the carved door each hour and ROARS! I can't get over this, it is so awesome. If I'm on your holiday list, this is what I want.

Hello Kitty Nipple Tassel Kit. Huh?

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:49:54 -0800

Oh, Regretsy.com, thank you for finding the most ridiculous and hilarious items proffered on Etsy.com for us to guffaw over! This fine nipple tassel kit from Cheesecake Burlesque features icon Hello Kitty combined with some good old USA-flag-waving fervor -- if you need a set with a larger diameter, you can special order them from the seller!

Pirate Wednesday

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:41:45 -0800

I have long dreamed of being a pirate. Out on the open sea, free from the laws of man, pillaging gold doubloons and treasure, hanging out with Johnny Depp... Today I am one step closer to my dreams of piracy. I was walking around outside of our office and came across a little domesticated bird. He hopped up on my shoulder and has been hanging out in the milk milk office ever since. As chance would have it, I'm even wearing my big pirate ship earrings today! Clearly, it is meant to be. ARRRRRR!!!

My Ryan (Dungey) Crowned 2010 AMA Supercross Champion

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:19:49 -0800

I've got to hand it to the AMA Supercross series this year. I was more or less a desultory fan last year, but even though both Chad Reed and James Stewart were injured early on this season and I didn't get to see Stewart's legendary leave-em-in-the-dust style in action, I've really enjoyed the series with great enthusiasm. I called it for rookie Ryan Dungey after the first race at Anaheim 1. He's rocking the #5, my personal lucky number, and an easy-going smile and polite and dedicated attitude and clean riding style I felt worthy of my support. When my dude picked the other Ryan -- Ryan Villapoto -- for the title, the home-front battle was also officially on. So, it's been an exciting and heated campaign for domination between the two Ryans for the championship title. Much drama ensued both on the track and in my house. But my Ryan prevailed after Villapoto made a mistake in St. Louis and broke his leg, taking him out of the contest. (I should admit I was very saddened by this though, because he's also very likable and it was really fun watching them trade wins and go after one another. Bummer to see it end that way.) After Seattle's horrifically rutted, ugly track this past weekend, Ryan Dungey is now 77 points ahead and could elect not to show up to the last 3 races, although I should think the $100,000 bonus he gets whenever he takes 1st place is enough incentive to keep the momentum going. . . Ryan Dungey now joins legendary Jeremy McGrath as the only other racer to win the AMA Supercross championship in his rookie year. Ever. Congratulations, Ryan Dungey! My Ryan is the Winner!

DJ Jazzy Jeff Interview

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:19:11 -0800

Our newest member of the milk milk crew, Leigh Feldman, was invited to participate in the Red Bull Thre3style event (international DJ competition) in Pittsburgh last week, and had the opportunity to hang out on the street with none other than DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Red Bull Thre3style Jazzy Jeff Interview from leigh feldman on Vimeo.