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Obama’s New Oval Office Makeover Rug Has King Quote Wrong

One of famous quotations woven into fabric not accurate

President Obama’s Oval Office makeover has a  custom woven rug that includes quotes from iconic and legendary leaders. The quote attributed to Martin Luther King are words King quoted from another source: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” According to the Washington Post, King made no secret of Read more »

Oval Office Makeover Is Complete (Video)

Remnants of Bush swept away

The last vestiges of the Bush White House have been expunged from the White House Oval Office. The Oval Office had a makeover to specifications of the president and probably the First Lady. CNN is reporting the renovation was done while the First Family was away on vacation. In less than ten days the oval Read more »

Copenhagen Wheel Wins U.S. James Dyson Award (Video + Photos)

device can turn ordinary bike into electric hybrid

An invention that can turn any bike into an electric hybrid has won the U.S. part of the James Dyson Award. The  Copenhagen Wheel will now compete against other winners in the world-wide design competition. The Copenhagen wheel isn’t a concept in the pure sense, as the video illustrates a working prototype has been produced. Read more »

Dumpster Pools Invade Manhattan – Update: Bill Murray Dumpster Dives

Dumpster Pools Coming to Manhattan

You did know about the Dumpster Pools that debuted last summer in Brooklyn, right? Dumpster diving has been taken to it’s logical extreme by the Boys of Bloomberg who run the Big Apple’s summer recreation program. Read more »

Big Brother's Giant Eyeball Gazes at Chicago (Video)

Lady Gaga doesn’t have the giant eyeball trend cornered any longer. There is no truth to the rumor that CBS Big Brother had this eyeball art piece commissioned. (But probably only because they didn’t think of it.) A giant eyeball has been installed to give Chicagoans a valid reason to glance over their shoulders. The Read more »

Fetish Latex Fashions from HMS by Sophie Richardoz (Photo Gallery)

Sophie Richardoz is a designer who sees fashion where others see fetish. Her latest 2010 line of latex fashions explores the mashing up of the two worlds and the result is a stunning collection. She founded her company just a few years ago, focusing on rubber as her primary inspiration. Her latex fashions run from Read more »

Top Ten Fabulous Odd Commercial Architecture (Photo Gallery)

When it comes to commercial architecture, some designers are given free reign to let their creativity shine. Others just seem to be whacked out on drugs. This collection of odd commercial buildings can be defined either way, depending on your perspective – and whether or not the buildings actually get built. Yes, some of these Read more »

Herzog & De Meuron Parking Garage – 11 11 Lincoln Road

Lincoln Road Herzog de Meuron Parking Garage

Buildings in Miami have a way of standing out among the crowds that flock to their streets and the Herzog & De Meuron designed parking garage known as 11 11 Lincoln Road is being built to complement those structures. Read more »