The Post-Punk / New Wave Super Friends by Butcher Billy

Would it be the effect of their contribution to a cultural movement? Is it the way they impact the time and the generation they are targeting? Or just how their exposure constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era?

As a child of the 80’s I was heavily influenced by everything from saturday morning cartoons on TV to the music coming from the radio. Ian Curtis or Johnny Rotten are as iconic to me as Superman or Batman. Real people or imaginary characters, the incorruptible ideals of perfect superheroes or the human flaws and desires sometimes so desperately depicted in song lyrics - all of those influences affect us to the point of defining our character and personality, career paths and life choices.

The references we are exposed and specifically the ones we choose to absorb make us who we are. Who are your heroes?

(by Butcher Billy)

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May 17 2013

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Lifting straps… you mean fingers?

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May 17 2013

1989 BMW E30 M3 vs 2013 Scion FR-S vs 2013 Volkswagen GTI! [Head 2 Head Episode 31]

On this episode of Head 2 Head, Motor Trend’s Mike Febbo & the 2013 Scion FR-S take on European Car’s Greg Emmerson & the 2013 Volkswagen GTI.

Joining the mix is a beloved classic, as the 1989 BMW E30 M3 makes an appearnce. Compared to the Scion & VW, the E30 carried a heftier price tag for it’s time but represented the definition of a fun, affordable sports car. And so, it serves as the benchmark for this episode’s Asian & European contenders.

Join Mike & Greg as they hash it out in their quest to see which is the “better” car.

May 06 2013

Solving the Rubik’s Cube [The ’80s: The Decade That Made Us]

In 1981, a 12-year-old boy dissects the Rubik’s Cube and writes a best-selling book on how to solve it.

National Geographic presents The 80’s: The Decade That Made Us, premiering Sunday, April 14, at 8P.

explorethe80s.com

May 05 2013

Life Lessons I Learned from Playing LucasArts Games as a Child

Kotaku video editor Chris Person played a lot of LucasArts adventure games growing up. Here are just a few learned from them.

Video footage from Youtube users cubex55 and Futonrevolution.

kotaku.com/all-i-really-need-to-know-i-learned-from-playing-lucasa-470934001

May 04 2013

Kim Komando - Komputer Kindergarten

It’s not tough to use a computer!

Apr 30 2013

Frequency

Vintage science.

Apr 29 2013

The Click Keypad Watch

A chunky number pad and no distinguishable display adds up to a cool new way to showcase the time!

Calculator, number pad or Digital locker? It’s a Keypad watch you’ve never seen before.

Even though you think you know how it should work, think again, geek.

Perfect for killing time especially for those professionally trained.

(vía Fancy)

Srsly?

Apr 23 2013

2013 Tesla Model S vs 1956 Citroën DS-19! [Head 2 Head Episode 29]

It’s a once in lifetime match up as Jonny Lieberman pits the classic 1956 Citroën DS-19 against the ultra modern 2013 Tesla Model S.

Innovation is the name of the game as conventional combustion collides with bleeding edge tech.

Will the upstart American electric disrupt the tried & true French four-cylinder? Which of these two contenders will go down in automotive history as the true revolutionary?

Join Jonny on location in Seattle as he puts both cars through their paces & schools us the true meaning of “Musking.”