SHIFTING GEARS

I just looked at my recently posted blog on the PAPOOSE vs. FAT JOE story and thought to myself “who cares”, I mean really “who cares”. There’s a million other blogs out there posting this exact story, why am I going to join the parade. Especially when we know 50 the one that'll egg this whole thing on. I mean I don’t even like 50cent, plus isn’t his edition of the standard 5yr “king of hip hop” run suppose to be over now. Yeah I know, I’m on some real hate sh!t. Well I wouldn’t be human if I didn’t allow myself the opportunity to experience all the emotions that come with it. That includes the f$%k 50 emotion which I refuse to let stay dormant. Anyway in light of that I’ve decided to post a story which holds a little more weight. Not that it was that hard to find one. I mean really I could have posted a piece on the origin of “post-it” notes and it would have proved to be more interesting. Enjoy the story. (The Origin Of Post It Notes)

Post-it ® notes may have been a God-send…literally. In the early 1970s, Art Fry was in search of a bookmark for his church hymnal that would neither fall out nor damage the hymnal. Fry noticed that a colleague at 3M, Dr. Spencer Silver, had developed an adhesive that was strong enough to stick to surfaces, but left no residue after removal and could be repositioned. Fry took some of Dr. Silver’s adhesive and applied it along the edge of a piece of paper. His church hymnal problem was solved!

Fry soon realized that his "bookmark" had other potential functions when he used it to leave a note on a work file, and co-workers kept dropping by, seeking "bookmarks" for their offices. This "bookmark" was a new way to communicate and to organize. 3M Corporation crafted the name Post-it note for Fry’s bookmarks and began production in the late 70s for commercial use.

In 1977, test-markets failed to show consumer interest. However in 1979, 3M implemented a massive consumer sampling strategy, and the Post-it note took off. Today, we see Post-it ® notes peppered across files, computers, desks, and doors in offices and homes throughout the country. From a church hymnal bookmark to an office and home essential, the Post-it note has colored the way we work.

SUMMER IS COMING PEOPLE, TIME FOR SHIFTING GEARS.

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Fred Perry x Dover Street Market Fluo Polo Shirts

Just yesterday we started reporting about the 2008 fluo color trend. Fred Perry and Dover Street Market are as usual on the fore front and just released a series of fluo polo shirts in collaboration. Overall they offer 5 colors in this series, each one featuring both the Fred Perry and the Dover Street Market logos embroidered on the chest.

Dead Lotus x Pro-Keds

Japanese brand Dead Lotus collaborated with Pro-Keds on a sneaker. The lo-top comes in premium black leather, a contrasting white sole. The Dead Lotus skull logo comes in a subtle way on a silver button on the side of the sneaker as well as in the form of a signature on the tongue.

1882 2008 Spring/Summer Collection
As a tribute to the toils and hardships of Asian Americans in the United States, 1882 is a reflection of the events that transpired in a movement that largely began during the California Gold Rush. The name 1882 is derived from the monumental Chinese Exclusion Act signed in 1882 which severely restricted the entry of any Chinese workers, both skilled and unskilled. Here are four t-shirts designed by prominent Asian members of the streetwear community including Eddie of (Commune) and Arnold of Greyone. Available now at select retailers including 5& A Dime, Bowls, Fresh, and Laced LV.

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Marvel vs. Technics - Fiction Meets Reality

Bond Internationl just released a very special series of Marvel vs. Technics t-shirts, that many of you should be very excited about, just like we are.
"Music and art have always been associated, and this is a team up that makes sense. DJ’s and urban DJ culture has great respect for the urban comic book style that is Marvel Comics. Well, this is natural, especially seeing as the cultures spawned from the same time, in the same city, in the same country. DJ and turntable pioneer Afrika Bambaataa created a historic record cover when he teamed up with the Soul Sonic Force to release ’Renegades of Funk.’ The album cover was taken straight from a Marvel Comics cover."

GO GO GADGETS
When it comes to entertaining with style, we at TCH wouldn’t lead you astray. Old school gaming is back in sleek stainless steel and is certain to be the perfect accessory to any cool modern home, workspace, studio or bar.
Loaded with PacMan, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Space Invaders and 44 other pre-installed timeless games, the Arcade Table is a modern take on an old classic. The Arcade Table’s compact size (26x25x23in.) and durable construction can double as a coffee table, dining table, desk, bar, or even dance stage. It will complement your home, entertain and stimulate your co-workers, impress your friends, appease your kids and even bring out your own inner child on occasion.

Depend on outlet no more with PowerMonkey Portable Charger

Every gadget lover knows that his favorite gadget is always limited by battery life. Cell phone, PDA or music player - they all live a very limited amount of time, and must be recharged when it ends. Sometimes, due to dead battery, we can miss important calls, or be left with no music on a half way to destination we going. It is very annoying - to depend on those chemical processes that happen inside a battery of your most needed gadget. You can buy an additional battery, but it is very expensive to buy it for every gadget you have! PowerMonkey made a solution for people who want to be protected from sudden battery

Copy CD\DVD on the go without PC

CD and DVD burners are so common nowadays, that it is hard to find a PC without CD-RW\DVD-RW drive. Sometimes, when your friend brings another cool DVD, it is a pity that you cannot just copy it without going to nearest PC. It slows the process, and laziness prevails in most times. Imagine that there is a gadget that will simplify this process. That will be capable of copying CD and DVD without need of PC connection, portable and rapid! Fortunately, such gadget really exists. read more

Cell Phone With Built-in Bluetooth Headset

can’t tell you how long I’ve been waiting for a cell phone like this. Called the Mooon+ (yes, 3 ‘os’), the device’s mouth piece doubles as a Bluetooth headset, and when it’s plugged into the phone it charges. Battery life might be a concern, but come on, we all charge our iPhones daily. Perhaps Apple will take a hint and design an add-on on Bluetooth headset that doubles as a Bluetooth dongle for streaming music. Apple? It includes a touchscreen interface, but hold onto those check books, it’s just a concept.
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