Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Trent Reznor Crank Up Volume On Guantanamo Debate
Pearl Jam, R.E.M., and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails are among the musicians who have joined the National Campaign to Close Guantanamo, which launched Tuesday.
Source: Billboard
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Wrench Monkees Custom Motorcycles
If you’ve grown tired of the average American sportster or chopper, check out Wrench Monkees Custom Motorcycles ($20,500 and up). Custom-built in Copenhagen, Denmark, these unique bikes feature a streamlined yet rugged aesthetic that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before, often made using rebuilt engines and a mix of off-the-shelf and custom parts to give them an excellent ride while maintaining their independent credibility.
Source: Uncrate
Ozzy Osbourne, Jack Black Star In 'Brutal Legend
Unlike the play-along focus of the “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” franchises, “Brütal Legend” offers a comedic fantasy homage to the world of heavy metal. It stars Jack Black as roadie Eddie Riggs and features appearances by Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, Motörhead’s Lemmy and Ozzy Osbourne. The game draws heavily on the imagery and lyrics of heavy metal albums at all levels — from plot to art direction to dialogue — and features a soundtrack of more than 100 songs.
Source: Billboard
Mick Fanning Claims Back-to-Back ASP Dream Tour Events, Takes Quik Pro France
Mick Fanning (AUS), 28, has just claimed his second consecutive ASP Dream Tour event, taking out the 2009 Quiksilver Pro France presented by Orange over fellow Finalist Bede Durbidge (AUS), 26, in punchy one-to-three foot (0.5 – 1 metre) waves at Les Bourdaines.
Tiago Pires (PRT), 29, ASP Dream Tour sophomore, halted what many considered to be the juggernaut of the event when he eliminated reigning nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 37, in the Quarterfinals of the Quiksilver Pro France.
Source: ASP
A Foldable Electric Bicycle for Your Urban Commuting Needs
If a Segway and a foldable scooter got together, they might hope to conceive something like the YikeBike mini-farthing. The foldable electric bike resembles a sleek, futuristic upgrade of the old high-riding bicycles, and it can fold up for easy storage under a desk or in a cupboard.
Source: Current
Coxos, Portugal, 1983
Surf in Portugal was still a “child”, but the guys that surf Coxos were real “adults”. Coxos was, and still is, one of the best spots in Portugal, Europe… in the world.
Video by Clifton Evers
The in sound from way out
Beth Ditto has spent three years as a celeb mag cover star, kooky fashion queen, and newspaper agony aunt. Now, finally, she’s ready to roll with a new Rick Rubin-produced Gossip album. ‘I’m still punk!’ she tells Rebecca Nicholson.
Source: The Guardian
HTC Google Ion
The newest device to flaunt Google’s Android operating system is the Ion, a lightly customized version of the HTC Magic. Loaded with a newer version of the seminal OS, the phone is faster, sleeker and smarter than the previous Android model, the G1. But the hardware is also improved.
Source: Wired
Green Day Takes Top Spot On Billboard 200
“Breakdown” gives the band its second chart-topper, following 2004′s “American Idiot,” which debuted with 267,000 after a normal-length’s week of sales. Both “Breakdown” and “Idiot” were hampered by not being stocked in Wal-Mart stores, as the big box giant declines to stock albums that carry parental advisory stickers.
Source: Billboard
Volvo launches virtual test-driving of new car
Buckle up, all you Volvo-driving parents: the staid Swedish car maker is promising you the drive of your life. From this week buyers will be able to go online and take a virtual test-drive of its newest car, which won’t be in showrooms until the end of summer.
Source: Times Online