Earth Hour Toronto Making A Difference?

LMAO

Tap Water Only A Dollar.....

To get you introduced into this topic watch this vid on youtube.

So if you actually watched it, the video is about UNICEFS Tap Project if you have no clue what I'm talking about heres their mission statement they put out along with the video on Youtube:

To address this situation, a nationwide effort is launching during World Water Week called the Tap Project, a campaign that celebrates the clean and accessible tap water available as an every day privilege to millions, while helping UNICEF provide safe drinking water to children around the world.

The Tap Project.

Beginning Sunday, March 22 through Saturday, March 29, restaurants will invite their customers to donate a minimum of $1 for the tap water they would normally get for free. For every dollar raised, a child will have clean drinking water for 40 days. What started as a local fundraising event in Manhattan, New York last march has turned into a global trend that we caught on too, funny thing is out of all the supporters of this ''Tap Project'' Canada has probably the worst turnout. Unlike New York, Toronto, Unfortunately hasn't been as spread widely accross our city as it did in New York in fact I'm pretty sure almost 95% of you who are reading this weren't aware this this event was even going on. It also doesn't help that Although tap water is being sold for this whole week (starting March 22nd and ending on the 29th), it's only available in Canada through restaurants owned by Cara, i.e. Harvey's, Swiss Chalet, Montana's, Milestones and Kelsey's...... what a coincidence that its Earth Day tomorrow. So if your feeling nice feel free to visit one of these restaurants and support UNICEFS Tap Project. I know when i first read this article in The Toronto Star i was dumbfounded at the fact that they would make us pay for tap water that is actually free, but when you actually think about for every dollar raised, a child will have clean drinking water for 40 days not bad considering we have clean water running 24 hours, 365 days a year and we still complain about tap and resort to buying bottled water which is actually a lot of fucking money for water.

Band Life *Updated

I know Rob will be a bit mad at me after I post this stuff up but whatever lol. So I was looking through some of my old files I had on my hard drive and look what I found, some music from our old band, Spoiled Plan. Yes we did have a band and a pretty good one, as I recall it was summer of 2003, with the rise of local popular bands ie. Sum41 and I guess to an extent Billy Talent we decided to start a band with the hopes of becoming amazingly rich and famous, well at least I did.

With that being said me and rob decided to put up an ad in the local newspaper, I remember it read ''Wanted! band members looking for a drummer and a bassist preferably black'' I guess there aren't too many black bassists in pickering or drummers for that matter because no one seemed to respond to the the ad. Or maybe they just didn't want to jam with a bunch of 13 yr olds kids that did nothing but eat kraft dinner and play DDR who knows. So right after some unsuccessful recruiting we just decided to gather some people who wanted to play or at least jam, for the drums we got Dom and for bass we added Andy, he may have not been the black bassmaster that we dreamt of having, but hey anything will do. All we really needed now was a vocalist and quickly rob volunteered and wasn't bad at all. Listen to some of our songs, if you want to hear robs amazing vocals give Another Stupid Song About A Girl a listen hahaha.



Another Stupid Song About a Girl and Settle for less are both composed and sung by Robert, while Louisville and Poverty's Upside was sung by our intern vocals Greg, Robs bro.

Ghost of Dead Photographer Haunts Flickr

I'm pretty sure you guys are aware or have heard of the photo sharing site Flickr but I know you guys aren't aware that it's haunted! Thats right a guy by the handle pjs_deceased on flickr is supposedly haunting the site pissed off about how technology has almost completely ruined photography. Just listen to that this guy has to say:

"I am pissed with all those so-called photographers out there with their digital, point-and-shoot wonder-boxes, snapping away like there is no tomorrow, not giving their work any real thought.

In my day every shutter click cost you money. You considered each picture, framed it like it meant something. You careful thought about the lighting and composition because once you pressed that button you couldn't use some fancy technology to fix your mistakes.

I also hate the fact that all this new technology seems to make you believe [sic] that you invented the the medium. It is my hope that by posting my pictures and encouraging other dead folks to post their pictures, we will remind all you "breathers" that photography has been around since the 1850's and many, many talented people have come before you.''

The scary thing is this supernatural spirit or maniac has been haunting flickr for the past 2 months even starting his own group named ''Dead Photographers Club" (which currently has 4 members) and is encouraging other deceased photographers out there to join. Surprisingly thats not the most fucked up thing you're going to hear the guy actually resides in Canada, better yet Toronto! But don't be alarmed his sole purpose of creating an account on flickr was not to scare people but I guess send a statement to all aspiring photographers out there. Real or not whoever is behind this unusual but clever concept deserves some recognition because it sure has gotten my attention lol. Btw here are some pictures this guy has posted on Flickr

O and if this story isn't scary as it is, check out the caption this guy put for the wedding picture ''"The tall good looking guy in the middle was me. The women in the bridesmaid dresses are my bride's sisters. The others were friends, good friends that over time I lost touch with. Most, like me, have passed."

Finishing The Game

After a long awaited search I have finally found the movie...... YAY! To funny to describe just watch the trailer

Sneakerology 101

Damn I just had to take this one off Kanye's blog.

A university in Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, has devoted a class to the study of sneakers. Ranging from its roots in the 1970s to its shaping by hip-hop, the internet, and basketball among other factors. The course covers the overall impact of sneakers on a worldwide level.

If only they had this class at my school.... I would actually be passing that class lol

Stussy Toronto

Thanks to Hypebeast for the pics

Well its 3 am and I'm really bored, so whats the most productive thing I can do at this time? Blog, keep in mind that it probably says that I posted this at 12 but thats because I accidentally selected the wrong time zone but whatever, I like to think that I'm in L.A.

So I was looking through some music and I found some of my old mixes and tunes from songs I've done in the past they aren't great but I'm no pro so don't be hatin' lol. If you're interested, the programs I used are Sony SoundForge 9, Fruity Loops, and Virtual DJ there are more but those are my main 3 programs. If you want to use them to start mixing you're own songs or just to screw around holla at me and i'll happily send them to you. O and of course their not free ;)

With Stussy's long awaited opening right around the corner thats already attracted over 1400 people through facebook alone with probably more to come, we decided to hit up Stussy extra early to avoid long lineups. My boys Justin A, Justin B, and Naval decided in order to get the freshest gear, straight from the box we'd have to arrive extra early, early as in a day before the grand opening is even scheduled early.

We decided to keep a journal to keep you guys updated with current events while were here freezing our asses off outside. Right now I'm blogging through a laptop in the streets of Toronto and even took a snapshot of the hectic atmosphere thats going on right now, If you look closely at the picture you can see the dismay on Justin B's face as he sees the army of people with tents and sleeping bags walking up Richmond Street just to get in line! phewww good thing we got here early.

I dont' drink, I dont smoke, I dont do drugs.... I play video games

King of Kong Documentary for the hardcore gamer.... lol

Nike's Nothing But The Truth Leaked

....... After all this hype I expected better damn what a waste of time.

Snowday boredom

So with the past couple days being snow days, I have recently been forced to find ways to keep myself occupied what better way than to find a new hobby? While I was flipping through the channels I came across a replay of the 2008 curling championships. For those unaware of curling let me give you a quick wikipedia breakdown of the sport.

Curling: Two sweepers with brooms accompany each rock and use timing equipment and their best judgment along with direction from their other teammates to help direct the stones to their resting place. The complex nature of stone placement and shot selection has led some to refer to curling as "chess on ice".

I never knew how funny a match could get, if you don't believe me just watch this


From the unbelievable screaming to help guide the rock (0.15) or curling's unmatchable intensity (0.45) thats right, so intense that one of husbands couldn't even watch anymore or maybe its just the amazing commentary put into the sport (1.42) it makes me wonder why curling doesn't get the spotlight it deserves in the sports world, Damn I'm bored....

Have You Been To Mianus?

I drink a boost for breakfast, and ensure for dizzert

Damn I never knew a verse from ''Through The Wire'' by Kanye would ever be my theme song but quickly following the days after my surgery to remove all 4 of my wisdom teeth it has. At first I was calm about the whole situation, I mean what can go wrong? but right before they did the procedure they made me carefully read and sign a contract basically stating that if I die or quite possibly sustain a life long injury due to the surgery it isn't their fault..... WTF!! I remember one the statements was ''I am aware that during the procedure that a nerve maybe accidentally struck resulting in a permanent loss of feeling in the lower or upper jaw'' or ''I am aware that after the procedure infection (dry socket) is possible and could be life threatening'' at this point I was shitting my pants why would they make me sign this contract right before the procedure? but whatever what can I do, I mean the girl beside me seemed to have no trouble signing it.

Show the media whos boss Darko LMAO

Serbia losses in Overtime, Milicic completely freak's out and tells the media whats good.

Vans Half Cab & Sk8 High's 08 Releases

All I can say is :O I gotta pick me up a pair this weekend.

On the day of this amazing but boring snow day I was so bored that I convinced myself to sit and watch a movie instead of following my daily schedule of pumping iron, followed by a quick jog around the block. I ended up watching the movie Juno, starring Ellen Page and Michael Cera aka Evan from Superbad. The trailer will introduce you to the story....



Hands down the best movie of 07. Check it out

Supreme 2008 S/S

An early look into Supreme 2008 S/S line, IMO I think its the weakest shit Supreme's ever put into the market its basically all recycled ideas and clothes from years past slightly altered so Supreme can bump the prices every year and sell it to the public. But if your into pineapple tees, hats that look like homo's endorse it or a key chain that cost $50 this is for you.

Cool Kids

Chigago/Detriot Hip-Hop Duo Antoine “Mikey Rocks” Reed and Evan “Chuck Inglish” Ingersoll

When the Cool Kids posted the video for their hypnotic, BMX-boosting track, "Black Mags," on their MySpace page this fall, they were hoping to do for bikes what Lupe Fiasco's "Kick Push" did for skateboards. . Check out their single Black Mags

GTFO!

Oh My F**King God 2!

So I was surfing the net while I was at home on my many off days from school and I decided to search my xbox live gamertag (Ninjacon12) on Google. What I found was quite hilarious read about it here... lol

Stronger

Stussy Toronto Grand Opening

So finally after endless downtown trips trying to find Stussy tee's finding nothing but shit and old releases(Uncle Otis) Stussy has finally opened a flagship store in Toronto.The opening is set for March 15th. The store is planned to be set beside Goodfoot/Ransom where the old Nomad store was situated so sorry for all the Japenese hype's reading this.... lol Read more Here

R.I.P. Adrift

Well I hope this teaches all aspiring Toronto skate business owners to never ever open a store in kensingston market..... unless you decide to sell kippah's with every purchase of a skateboard lol hahaha jk.

Human Tetris

Mix Tetris with some competitive Asians what can go wrong?

King Stampede 08 Spring Fitteds