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Kid Koala is makin his rounds with The Slew tour… he just passed through Seattle last week… to help get fans amped for his shows, he released The Slew: 100% …. 4Free! a really nice compilation of Koala’s signature scratches, love for jazz and obscure samples… the whole thing is well executed and is mixed with some nice rock tracks.  VERY nice!!

still not convinced? check out this sweet vid:

i feel extremely fortunate for having been able to visit so many national parks in my short lifetime… my parents insisted my sister and I know the country in which we live, and I am so VERY thankful for that.  the beauty of Yellowstone, Yosemite and other magnificent protected lands is absolutely astounding. Ken Burns documented these wonders for all to see from the comfort of their own homes… you have the chance to watch these online, for free from PBS! read the caption from their site:

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea is a six-episode series directed by Ken Burns and written and co-produced by Dayton Duncan. Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature’s most spectacular locales – from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska – The National Parks: America’s Best Idea is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background – rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy.

NICE!  (even better if a had the cash to stay the night!)  that’s right… for a mere $1,195 you too, may have the chance to stay the night at the legendary Fallingwater home built by Frank Lloyd Wright!  from DesignCrave:

While regular visitors to Fallingwater pay $18 for a full tour of the property, a group of 8 visitors will be given an exclusive, extensive tour of the home with the premises entirely to themselves.  During the visit, the property will be closed to other guests, providing private access of the 5,300 square foot home.  For $1,195, these exclusive visitors will feel what living in Fallingwater is truly like, although they will sleep in a new Frank Lloyd Wright style home on the property grounds.

i like this one… an uplifting melody…. AND, is that a Jackelope?!! hehe – Jackelope shadow puppet! Miike Snow – Burial….

oohh.. lighting technology is getting VERY cool!  SonUmbra is a solar powered tree!  light-emitting fabric is woven together to form a structure similar to a tree. the canopy of the piece is comprised of photovoltaic panels that capture light during the day and emit it through the tree at night!

Made For Skate: The Illustrated History of Skateboard Footwear.  yes!  this quote says it all!:

“There used to be a time when you could spot fellow skateboarders by looking at their shoes. You knew it right away – the telltale ollie holes on the sides, the worn down soles, the frazzled laces. You made eye contact and exchanged a knowing nod or a quick what’s up. A little Fight Club moment at the corner store.”

COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis (2 times loop) from blu on Vimeo.

woah! this is massive! a great stop motion animation sequence by Blu and David Ellis… watch as they clean their canvas (an abandoned building) and then paint for days to create an animated sequence!

Steven Alan Spring 2010 from Steven Alan on Vimeo.

this is beautiful!! if only more moments in life were like this… the simple pleasures of being disconnected, enjoying the country and being in the company of good people… whilst sipping some fine wine. Steve Alan decided to release his spring/summer clothing collection as a short film.. i think it’s stunning!!

this house says, “modern, yet comfy.”  easy on the eyes and the touch… The Tree House is located in the “Tree Section” of Manhattan Beach.  by the KAA Design Group.

i like Luke Byrne’s style.. the aussie is capturing great pictures down unda! what i really like is the warm, vintage feel to all his shots. his Flickr account is filled with great work!