9/30/07
40-Foot
The summer holidays always seem to bring some good times.These collage students really did take it to the next level, literally. When they built this 40-foot slip-n-slide into their backyard pool.
9/28/07
Skull Candy
Yeah they're back. Those ghetto blaster head phones have made a return the ever so popular Skull Candy has put a modern twist on these old school suckers. Having built their popularity within the snowboard and freestyle ski communities Skull Candy head phones could be spotted on any rider grabbing over a kicker or pressing down a box. Now Skull Candy is branching out to include skaters, surfers, bikers, and even DJs to their family. Check out some of their sweet styles above or the rest of the line at skullcandy.com
What The?
We have no idea where this comes from or how they did it, we just happened to just stumble upon it on a friends Myspace.Big Day Out
The World famous Big Day Out in the land down under (Sydney, Australia) tickets will be on sale October 10, and tickets will not last long!! BDO has confirmed Rage Against The Machine will be playing and the rest of the line up to be released soon. There has been speculation that Foo Fighters will also be headlining this all day festival. For all your BDO information check out their official website here.
Labels: Music
Free Surf Maps!!
Wannasurf.com is an awesome place where fellow surfers can view and print out surf maps for over 116 countries for free. All you have to do is sign up to become a member and you will be able to add inside tips about your favourite wave, as well as add a new surf break that has not already been posted. You can also post up your own surf pictures and network with other fellow surfers so that you will have a place to crash when you are off on your surf safari. The greatest thing about Wannasurf is that it provides you with everything you need to know about any surf break with out having to spend $$ on a surf guide book. Hang Ten!
Labels: Surfing
9/27/07
Muscles
The crazy electro aussie who goes by the name of Muscles is releasing his highly anticipated first album, Guns Babes Lemonade, on September 29th. Most have herd his catchy but truthful song, "Ice Cream", which has been blasted in clubs world wide for the past six months. Check out all the tracks from his Guns Babes Lemonade album on his myspace now.
9/26/07
X Box 360 and Halo
So the new Halo is out officially here in America and I don't care to much. Never been a fan of the game people commit their lives to. But X Box has done an amazing job advertising these past few years.Check out a few of their best commercials below...
This one they partnered with Mountain Dew
This one got banned for some reason
This one is plain amazing
Labels: video games, videos
The Saftey Dance
I kinda had to throw this one in after mentioning it in the previous post. One of the best video's of all time.Men Without Hats - Safety Dance
Labels: 80's, Music Video
Not The Saftey Dance
Some crazy Frenchies are dancing up a storm on their little continent over there. It's kinda wacky but it looks so out there that almost anyone can do it. And hey, at least it's not the Macarena...Yelle - "A Cause des Garcons" Remix Tepr Video Tecktonik
Labels: Dance, Euro, Music Video
More Lamp
Found some totally different ways to light and decorate your interior space thanks to a little friend in the land down under.
We love lamp...
Labels: design, interior design, lamps
9/25/07
Across the Universe
Being dubbed "the best musical in years," Across the Universe is whimsical surreal musical set in the midst of the events in the 60's. It follow the life of soon to be lovers Jude and Lucy through anti-war protests, rock 'n roll, and artistic mind exploration. Across the Universe is backed by remixed jams of some of the Beatles most beautiful songs sung live on set by the actors themselves. It is absolutely a must see experience for those who have been through the times to those who just plain enjoy the music.Check out the trailer below
9/24/07
Picture This
Autumn is upon us here in the northern hemisphere and the cold weather is approaching. We can't wait here at Jetlag for the first snow and the season to open. Here is a little teaser for you of probably one of the best snowboard films ever made.It's called "Picture This" by Mack Dawg Productions and is filmed better than most motion pictures with better tunes too.
check more out here
Labels: snow, snowboarding, videos
I Love Lamps
Just thought I'd share some sweet lamps I found while browsing the net tonight.
Get Creative with your lighting.
Labels: design, interior design, lamps
Virgin Sale
The new budget carrier Virgin America has some unbeatable fare going on right now to celebrate the launch of their Washington D.C. flights. If you haven't herd Virgin America is coolest budget carrier in America at the moment. With trendy cabins, the Red Entertainment system, and wireless internet for free you will surely enjoy your time aboard.
Some Sample fares are:
IAD to LAX from $119
IAD to SFO from $129
SFO to JFK from $139
SFO to LAS from $44
SFO to LAX from $39
LAX to JFK from $139
Deals are available till September 27th so book soon.
Check it out at VirginAmerica.com
Labels: Flight Deals
9/23/07
No More Jet Lag
Don't worry we will still be here, but the not so cool Jet Lag that accompanies those long haul flights has seen its day according to FlyRight whom is claiming their Anit-Jet Lag Formula works wonders. FlyRght is all herbal liquid that was developed by a leading licensed herbalist. We haven't tested it personally yet but we are working on getting some in our hands asap.
Check it out for yourself here
Labels: Health, Jet Lag, Travel Products
9/20/07
Travel Far Away
Another great travel agent of discount airfare that will match almost any offer is the international agency Flight Center. You don't have to be a student to get these deals so check them out here
$279 LA to London
$499 LA to Rome
$599 LA to Beijing
$735 LA to Sao Paulo
$739 LA to Auckland
$825 LA to Dubai
$1099 LA to Melbourne
$2999 LA to Round the World
Labels: Airfare, Flight Deals
Student Flyers
Some good deals floating around this week on STA. If you are under 25 and/or a student you can qualify for some sweet deals if you book by their desired date. Some samples are below and for even more and all the small type check out STA.com
$88 LA to Las Vegas
$372 Boston to Paris
$392 San Diego to London
$496 Chicago to Madrid
$560 Denver to Munich
$577 San Francisco to Rome
$600 LA to Bangkok
$672 LA to Tokyo
$742 LA to Fiji
$746 New York to Buenos Aires
$947 LA to Sydney
$1320 New York to Cape Town
Labels: Airfare, Flight Deals
9/18/07
Not the ShortStraw
So I met the guys from ShortStraw a few weeks back at ASR San Diego and totally loved there stuff. They have that retro 70's surfer style going on but it still have that humble grass roots feel. Their board shorts are totally what caught me though. The patterns are creative, the colors are classic and the length is just right above the knee.
Check out these cool cats at ShortStraw.com
Labels: design, Fashion, Surfing
9/17/07
no skin stretched over those bones
So Ive asked a few of my friends who think they can draw and paint and the like to do some artwork for my place. So far its been about 6 months and Ive got nothing. But you know I wonder if i payed them some cash, which I don't have, would they actually get it done. Well if they got payed what super controversial Damien Hirst did, I think it would be done quicker then you could say rollerblading is actually cool. Check out Hirst's Diamond Skull that went for a world record 50 million pounds. Also check his other work here, some costly but amazing stuff.
Labels: Diamonds, expensive shit, Skulls
9/16/07
World's First Private Spaceport
The just recently released conceptual plans for the World's first private spaceport have all us here at Jetlag marveling over the idea traveling to space in style. The winning design of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority by the notorious Foster & Partners is both ascetically and ecologically pleasing. Carved into the natural landscape of this particular part of New Mexico and making use of skylights and a revolutionary ventilation system Foster & Partners design is a prime example of modern design that not only looks good but functions good too. It's a great step in the right direction for the world of travel to pay close attention. Read more and see more here
Labels: design, Space Travel, Technology
9/13/07
Girl Talk
Girl Talk has to be the best thing to come out of a cubical since office space. According to rumor this guy Gregg who is Girl Talk has been spinning mad beats on his laptop for years during his day job only to make a name for himself with the underground dance club crowd of today. His mixes everything and anything from 50 Cent to Peter, Bjorn and John constantly changing beats barely before you recognize what song it is. Mad props to this guy who is throwing parties at venues across the states by pushing play on his laptop, jumping off tables, and dancing with the crowd hours on end.Check out his site or his Myspace and be sure to listen to his new mis Let's Call It Off.
Labels: Coolness, Music, Music Video
9/12/07
Die Electric
What else can a wall plug be used for besides feeding our endless amount of electronically powered devices? In an effort to raise awareness of unnecessary power usage DieElectric came up with an answer. "The 'Die Electric' experiment makes use of AC power plugs and sockets less the flow of electricity." By coming up with several unique inventions these guys are causing us to think about our power usage day in a day out. Check out their site here
9/10/07
The Theory
Now I know you all at one point or another sit alone and think of the theory behind the aspects of this great world's unknown.The ultimate expanse that is space, the meaning of life and so on.
Here's one that may not have crossed your mind but I'm sure will forever baffle you from this point on.
This is the pictorial theory behind gangsta rap….
Bitches aint' shit - Dr. Dre
Boyz in da hood - Easy E (NWA)
Protect Ya Neck ( Wu Tang)
Labels: Gangsta rap, Theories
Aussies - Book Now, Pay Later with Qantas
Could it be true??? Aussies can now book their flights and pay for their tickets before their departure date. Aussies are only able to access this deal on their website, qantas.com. Having this option will allow travelers a bit more flexibility. This is a great way to book especially if you need to save a few grand for a round the world holiday. The book now pay later only works for International flights and excludes flights to New Zealand & Red Eye deals. Only a $25 holding guarantee is required and will be refunded when the full fare is paid. It’s a great time to travel and experience the world, get out there and do it!
For more information go to qantas.com.au.
Labels: australia, Flight Deals, qantas
John's back and he's pissed
Imagine being like 65 and having to do two sequels to movies that require you to look like you only leave the gym on weekends. If that was me I'd ask if anyone knew one of those old fashioned executioner type fellows with the black hoods and a massive over sized ax. Not our man Sly though, he's jumped back on the growth hormones and instead of wielding a set of red gloves, this time hes taken to high powered missiles.Hopefully though all the previous dancing around the subject you guessed it. Rambo is coming back to the big screen.
Now we only have to wait for a Stop or my Mom will shoot too
9/6/07
Careful What You Wish For
Just the other day i was thinking about how ridiculously lame Keanu Reeves has become over the past few years. Really, since "Speed" he has had nothing. To be fair, he wasn't all that amazing in Matrix and he kinda pissed me off always talking half whisper and half like he had just smoked a packet of cigars...not to mention other things. But it was prior "Speed" that the dude was really kicking ass. "Parenthood", "Point Break", "Babes in Toyland" and possibly the most amazing movie of all time, "Bill and Ted's". And so it seems, 2007 is the year that those two totally bogus and radically excellent dudes are going to make a comeback and finalise their pilgrimage as pure rockstars. That's right! Numero 3 in the "Bill and Ted's" saga will be ariving soon. So lock yourselves in kids cause its gonna be the ride of a lifetime.
Crowded Waves
A world record surfing attempt took placed this past Weekend in Santos Brazil. No it wasn't for the largest wave ridden or the longest barrel, it was all about how many people could surf the same wave. The event sponsor Earthwave, founded by Kahuna Surfing Academy in Cape Town South Africa, wanted to surfers to take a try at the record world wide. Over 100 people rode this little warrior in Brazil on Sunday and more attempts are to follow in the weeks coming in nine different countries, from Australia to South Africa, Portugal, Britain, the USA, Argentina, Tahiti, and Ireland. The goal of this event is to highlight the problem of climate change.
For more info check out the Earthwave website...
9/5/07
An Apple a Day Gets Steve Jobs His Pay
Just when you thought you were healthily up to speed with the latest Apple iPod technology they do it to us again. Today with the release of all new iPods and the new iPod Touch Apple literally throws any other digital music player in the rubbish bin. The iPod Shuffle got a color update, the iPod Nano is now wider, plays videos, and has more storage, and the iPod Classic (as they've named it) now holds 160 GB (Yeah that is not a typo, that's more storage than most computers) of music, videos, and photos. But Apple didn't quit there, they had to give us a whole new iPod dubbed the Touch. The touch is basically the iPhone without the phone. Literally. It has an ultra wide touch screen, cover flow music browsing and even Wi Fi internet capabilities with the Safari internet browser. None of us are going to have money for a while.
Apple.com
Labels: Technology
Return of the Frogskin
Anyone who knows Oakley agrees that the old school Oaks are by far some of the most cool sunnies ever made. Those old school RazorBlades and Eyeshades are a dime a dozen and when found at a thrift stores they are bought up in a heartbeat. Oakley is officially producing the classic Frogskin collectors edition now being sold on the Oakley website limited to one pair to each customer. So get your hands on some new Frogies and be a style master.Labels: Fashion
Cheap Fares
Some extremely cheap fares coming out of the states from our good friends at STA Travel.
Here are some unbeatable examples:
$300 to NYC
$356 to London
$426 to Paris
$448 to Berlin
$504 to Copenhagen
$820 to Sydney
Beware fares don't include taxes and dates are limited but still pretty good deals for the fall travel season. Good thing about STA fares are that they are usually changeable for less than $100.
Labels: Flight Deals
More Daft Punk Love
Yes Yes more Daft Punk but this video is incredible too. This is the official Around the World video and we think it rules. Check out how good the choreography goes with the music.Labels: Music Video
Kanye West- Graduation
With less than a week to go till the release of the much anticipated album Graduation, by the king of positive rap Kanye West, everything is buzzing Kanye. And for good reason too. From HBO's Entourage and to Interior Design Magazine everyone is loving Kanye. With the success of the single Stronger it is just a hint of the brilliance to come with Graduation.
Graduation Debuts September 11th and we cant wait.
Labels: Music
Daft Punk Hands
Yes of course we love Daft Punk here at Jetlag. How could you not? Probably the most amazing band of our days. There concerts rock harder than the Stones and there light shows will make those Hollywood Geeks sick.This isn't the original Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger video by Daft Punk but who ever made it is pure genius and has some mad skills.
I bet they shred on the piano too.
Watch and love
Labels: Music Video
I Love Lamp
Cool lighting and lamps are all to confusing to find these days. With the abundance of those little string hung halogen lights taking over any trendy room in the world it's nice to see the return of the classic "Toy Story" style desk lamp. London based designer Anthony Dickens put an new school twist on that old school favorite desk top companion.
Check them out here
Labels: design
Sweet Deals
Some cheap flights are being thrown around Flight Centre’s website today with destinations all over the globe.
$215 to Mexico City
$280 to London
$445 to Rome
$599 to Tokyo
$635 to Manila
$685 to Buenos Aires
Have a look to see what you find. Be aware of the travel dates and taxes that aren’t included. Still some great deals in there
fightcentre.com
Labels: Flight Deals
The Toothpaste Brush
All of us have one of those foldable toothbrushes that is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse but who wants to carry around a tube of toothpaste too? A few clever folks put this to thought and came up with the OHSO Marko Travel Toothbrush. The difference between this teeth cleaner is that it stores toothpaste in it’s handle so you don’t have to bring a tube of paste as well.
Check one out here
Labels: TravelStuff
Air New Zealand Turing Green
The airline home to one of the most pristine wildernesses on earth is taking a step in the green direction, green algae that is. Together with Boeing, Air New Zealand is working with Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation to develop the world’s first environmentally friendly aviation fuel, all from wild algae. Rumors are circulating that Air New Zealand will begin testing on one its two engine aircraft over the Tasman some time soon. It is suspected that Air NZ will run one engine with regular fuel and one with the new wild algae solution. This is a huge step in the right direction to reduce the carbon impact of the airline industry to zero. For the whole article click here
Labels: EcoTravel
The Cobra Snake
Some people like moving pictures others prefer stills, either way its whats captured behind the lens that really matters. Oliver Stone does it with moving pictures, The Cobra Snake does it with stills.This guy somehow puts what ever it is that everyone loves about partying into amazing photo collages and the bonus is that the chick are usually hot.