The 1995 movie Panther depicted the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense as a vibrant but ultimately doomed social movement for racial and economic justice during the late 1960s. Panther‘s narrative indicted the white-operated police for perpetuating violence against African-Americans and for undermining movements for black empowerment. As such, this film represented a rareContinue Reading

Calling your to-do list by another name isn’t going to change the way you feel about it. Whether it’s your “Honey Do List” for stuff around the house or a “Productivity Schedule” for the office, in your mind everything gets filed under the same list: Shit I Gotta Fucking GetContinue Reading

Celebrating 125 years of the automobile, Mercedes is debuting its vision for the future of the luxo-barge, the F125 Research Vehicle. At the core of the concept is the company’s F-CELL Hydrogen/Electric Hybrid powerplant that boasts a total range of 621 miles. That range is a result of a carefullyContinue Reading

Designer fireplaces have emerged as an inseparable part of contemporary interior. That’s why many companies are offering different and elegant fireplaces to suit the decor of your home. One such company is Planika that is well known for its range of designer bio fireplaces such as The Fire Box whichContinue Reading

Orphiro’s Electric Motorcycle(TBA) is powered by rechargeable batteries and is totally electric. It reminds me of one of the old Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the 50′s. The bike reminds me of one of the old Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the 50′s. The bike’s lithium ion batteries with a motor that pushes aContinue Reading

Ask any woman how many times she’s laid on her back, bored and frustrated, her clit having retreated deep inside her, with some unfortunate, badly educated man between her legs, lapping like a thirsty dog, his tongue aching and almost numb, the only stiff part of him being his neck.Continue Reading

At its May 16 sale of Important Watches in Geneva, Christie’s offered a wide selection of the world’s finest watches from renowned brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin. While the star lot, the Patek Philippe white gold single button chronograph wristwatch manufactured in 1928, fetched $3,6 million, aContinue Reading

When our Berlin editors love a product, they’re usually on point. The above “blazing orange” mocs from Di Mella, not only help the world track you through any environment but also provide a pleasant ride while you wear them. The driving sole keeps it all nice and comfortable for you.Continue Reading

There’s a reason The Big Book of Breasts continues to be one of the most popular things on Cool Material. It’s a giant coffee table book filled with enormous, hi def pictures of huge boobs. Obviously it’s also the only book (other than The Big Butt Book) we’ve read coverContinue Reading

When it comes to customized blacked out Rolex watches Pro-Hunter was one of the very early brands in the market. Even though it seemed like a completely new thing only last year, Pro-Hunter has been paying homage to iconic Rolex styles from the 50s and 60s for many years already.Continue Reading

Ladies, Gentlemen, The third annual 2011 London Tweed Run will be held on 9 April, from 11:00 am. This friendly 10 mile jaunt around the Capital will take in London’s famous sites –– including St Paul’s, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Savile Row –– with a stop for a spot ofContinue Reading

It’s not easy to find an oversized couch that fits into a modern decor, but the Fulham Leather Sofa ($3,500-$5,000) should do just fine. Featuring a deep seat, foot-wide arms, and Matador leather upholstery with a matte finish and reverse seaming, the Fulham is hand built with a kiln-dried, triangleContinue Reading

The Kepler telescope team announces a trove By Rebecca Boyle Posted 02.02.2011 at 12:12 pm 5 Comments Kepler 10b Closeup NASA Updated: Scores of Earth-like planets orbit sun-like stars scattered throughout the Milky Way, NASA scientists said today. This morning, the agency released data on more than 1,000 new exoplanets,Continue Reading

Slotted right under the V12 Vantage, the V8 Vantage S is a new performance variant from the well-regarded English marque that packs a slightly beefier version of the standard 4.7 liter V8. The newly-tweaked engine boasts 430 horsepower and matches that with performance tweaks like the new seven-speed Sportshift IIContinue Reading

  Its not everyday we get to bring you news of a brand new Pagani, and by the looks of things it’ll be a day remembered in supercar history. The AMG developed, twin-turbo V12 pumps out 700 horsepower with 738 lb-ft torque bringing the car to 62 miles per hourContinue Reading

Yes, it’s exactly what you think it is. Hand crafted by 72-year old master distiller Francisco “Don Pancho” Fernandez, Ron de Jeremy Rum ($TBA) is a high-end dark rum that’s oak aged for seven years, resulting in a rich, smooth flavor with hints of vanilla, sugarcane, fruit, and spices, andContinue Reading

Jorg Hysek’s HD3 is as close to a genuine “iWatch” as you can get. The smartphone inspired design combines sophisticated engineering and a tactile touchscreen for displaying the time. The HD3 is also first and foremost, a watch. No extra unnecessary bells and whistles here. They’ve designed unique and customizableContinue Reading

We’ve seen sofa beds before, but a sofa bunk bed? Part of Resource Furniture’s Space Savers series, the Doc takes multifunctional to a whole new level. More of Resource Furniture’s Space Savers here. via: theawesomerContinue Reading

Design student Jeremy Westerlund has pulled this Apparition concept car out of somewhere extra special, and it manages to meld the past, present, and future of Rolls-Royce into one ridiculously slick package. Like any true Rolls, the Apparition (with its awesomely retro open cockpit) isn’t designed for you to drive.Continue Reading

We were so close to declaring Infinium Ale from Sam Adams and Weihenstephan the greatest “colliding of universes” item on the market, then we saw this – John Lennon’s 1965 Ferrari 330 GT.  Now, we love a good dry-hopped ale as much as the next guy, but let’s be honest, thisContinue Reading

LA Design Studio’s collection is comprised of a sofa, an armchair, a coffee table, desk and a lamp with aluminum parts fashioned to look like they were components of the classic Shelby 427 via:theawesomerContinue Reading

You can talk all you want about perfect country houses, but it was classic automobiles that Ralph Lauren pined for when he was growing up. Todd Eberle photographs the inner sanctum of his museum-like garage. Plus:Paul Goldberger on Ralph’s collection of the most valuable cars in the world.Continue Reading

Here is a chance for the Bond fans to own an exact replica of the golden gun used in the classic James Bond movie The Man With The Golden Gun. The golden gun replica is expected to sell for between £1,000 and £1,500 (about $2,315) when it is auctioned byContinue Reading

Janjaap Ruijssenaars Floating Bed. The Millionaire Fair in Kortrijk, Belgium hosts extravagant products from all over the world. Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaar recently unveiled his floating bed. His goal was to create a usable product that didn’t use the standard laws of gravity. This floating bed uses magnetism to keepContinue Reading

Train like the greatest of all time with the Everlast Muhammad Ali Collection ($8-$110). This new signature range — literally, every product features a facsimile of Ali’s autograph — includes everything from cotton handwraps to full-size heavy bags, all manufactured to standards worthy of their namesake, and most including aContinue Reading

On Jan. 21 and 22, 2011, Gooding & Co. will host the Scottsdale Auction, boasting a mouth-watering collection consisting mostly of vintage vehicles. Execs, tycoons and princes, save the date.Continue Reading

  Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse from William Castleman on Vimeo. Why did the Moon turn red? It’s not the color of the Sun. What you are seeing is the color of every sunrise and sunset on Earth’s skies. As the Earth casts its shadows and the Sun’s light hits allContinue Reading

Normally we wouldn’t recommend carrying around fire in a suitcase, but we’ll make an exception for the Conmoto Travelmate Portable Fireplace ($3,200). Made from black powder-coated steel, with glass partitions and a steel fuel holder, this briefcase-sized firebox burns bio-ethanol liquid fuel, is light enough to be carried anywhere, andContinue Reading

Live it up Don Corleone-style in The Godfather Mansion ($2.9 million). Located on Staten Island and used during the filming of 1972’s The Godfather, this gigantic English Tudor home features eight bedrooms, three and a half baths, a den, eat-in kitchen, and laundry room with chute spread across three floors,Continue Reading

The Bureau introduces us to Turms, a beautiful shoe care line from Montegranaro, Italy. For years the small family business has been most known for its wooden shoe lasts that were created for many of the famed Italian shoe companies. Pictured above is their Complete Case ($450) which is chockContinue Reading

OrganiCann Introduces the World’s First Home Compostable Medical Cannabis Packaging Marijuana just got greener. OrganiCann’s sustainably grown, organic, medical cannabis is now available in environmentally friendly packaging that you can compost in your own back yard.Continue Reading

Remotes can be tricky things. They’re often misplaced when you need them most, and they have a way of always being underneath you when you sit down on the couch. Not comfortable! But this pillow remote control won’t be lost anytime soon, and it’s perfectly comfortable to boot. Yes, it’sContinue Reading

Streetlights are an essential part of any urban landscape, but what if we could replace all of those power hogging lamps with trees that give off a warm red glow? Dr Yen-Hsun Su from Taiwan’s National Cheng Kung University discovered that when you add gold nanoparticles to the leaves ofContinue Reading

Dubbed the President’s Watch due to its popularity with a number of America’s most powerful men, this Vulcain continues the legacy with a modernized version of the classic “Cricket” watch. The watch features the company’s new V-21 self-winding alarm movement which boasts a 42 hour power reserve and of course,Continue Reading

Found in the desert after a night of strange activity in the skies, the Avantgarde Trio Classico ($190,000) are finally available for sale. Apart from their brainwashing-capable looks, the Trio Classico deliver otherworldly audio thanks to three horn drivers — a low-midrange, midrange, and tweeter — and four dedicated subwoofers,Continue Reading

Belgium’s Gillet Vertigo supercar is back, and this time with a new 4.2L V8 engine sourced from Maserati packing 420 horses and promising even more extreme performance: all for just $265K.Continue Reading

For their 100th anniversary, the quintessentially British automobile manufacturer, Morgan Motor Co., is celebrating by resurrecting the classic Morgan Threewheeler. The new Threewheeler will be powered by a 1800CC Harley Davidson Screamin’ Eagle V-Twin that will get it from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and can achieve a top speed ofContinue Reading

Inspired by the setting sun, the Solaris see-through direct vent gas fireplace from Heat & Glo is a circular, see-through fireplace with an artistic design and amazing flame performance. The Solaris is also being said to be the world’s thinnest circular fireplace with specialized venting and a very shallow depth,Continue Reading

Carrying a phone on your person at all times isn’t even a question anymore. Even if you’re not phoning home like E.T., you probably need to sext, pay some bills, update some databases, sell some books, or take care whatever other ridiculous (read: awesome) need the iPhone fills in yourContinue Reading

RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, has sold James Bond’s gadget-packed 1964 Aston Martin DB5, driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, for a cool £2.6 million ($4.1 million) in London. Jerry Lee, the seller of the car, had bought it directly from the Aston Martin Lagonda factory forContinue Reading

Bespoke carmaker Wa-el Rizk is offering only 40 RA supercars with 6 or 12 cylinder Jaguar engine, curvaceous ’50’s Aston Martin racing car-inspired bodywork and sexy Herman Miller seats. via: theawesomerContinue Reading

  Spotted on Industrial Design Served, Frederico Bergese’s “Bside Bed” mixes a graceful bent wood frame with a hidden technological core. The sweeping upper portion is far from superfluous, housing an internal light that functions (clearly) for reading. Via: SelectismContinue Reading

At $160,000, Dalmore Trinitas 64 Year Old is the most expensive bottle of Whisky on the market. That is 64 years of heavenly Highland nectar, wrapped in a bespoke case of Maccassar Ebony with sterling silver accents, created by WHO Designs. Only three bottles will be available and two areContinue Reading

If a ninja turtle was dipped in black shiny armor gloss and given the sole purpose of protecting your prized electronic possession, the result would be something very much like Cara iPad case by SwitchEasy. The Cara case protects the iPad all the way around, with a sleek and glossyContinue Reading

While Ducati exhibited the first of its new superbike models at the INTERMOT International Motorcycle Fair in Cologne, Yamaha and fashion house Hermes jointly showed off the leather-clad V-Max concept bike. Skilled craftsmen from Hermes took the responsibility of combining mechanics and leather to produce an inimitable motorcycle. Yamaha’s ideaContinue Reading

Lotus stole the Paris Motor Show today with a handful of explosive reveals that not only had the legendary company unveil a new Elan, a new Elise, and a new concept Sedan, but most importantly, a brand new Lotus Esprit. Not much else is known other than it will beContinue Reading

Our good friends at Hodinkee give us a look at Project X’s latest releases, two stunning “Double Red” Submariners complete with G10 Nato Straps and your choice of a DLC coated case or satin finished stainless steel. LinkContinue Reading

We’ve seen enough “No Fat Chicks” T-shirts and bumper stickers to know that men can be quite closed-minded when it comes to female body types. But are women any more forgiving of a few extra pounds? In a word: yes. Let Asylum’s token girl tell you why chicks dig sexContinue Reading

Maybach unveils a stunning collaboration with German coachbuilder, Xenatec, who have constructed a sleek 2+2 coupe based on the Maybach 57 S. To achieve the sleek profile Xenatec chopped the roof and raked back the windshield and even modified the interior to create a very well appointed Grand Tourer. AsContinue Reading

The Biocamino Wall is an eco-friendly fireplace by designers Mirko Varischi, Tania Alessio and Andrea Brembilla for Maisonfire. The Graffiti themed fireplace comes complete with filling pump, ignitor, for aromatherapy tank and air quality detection device. The fireplace has heat output of 3.5 Kw and burning time for a fullContinue Reading

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. That is an old wives tale. The way to a man’s heart is through his crotch. Yeah, yeah, we know: sex, sex, and more sex. It’s all we think about it. Except in this instance we’re actually referringContinue Reading

One day I would like to visit Colette.  This is a store located at 213 rue Saint-Honoré in Paris.  Colette is a famous stockist of all things “hip, unique, and hard to find“.  As a watch enthusiast, I do so very much appreciate that very special wristwatches often find theirContinue Reading

The Lion brand has finally ITS New Concept Car Unveiled … The Peugeot Concept EX1 is a 100% electric Seatter Two With A futuristic design. The EX1 IS driven using hand controls to Give a video-game-style experience. Year featuring ultra-light structure and Measuring 0.90 m in height and 1.77 mContinue Reading

Furniture that doubles up as a piece of art is a great way to achieve a minimalist and sublime decor. The high-end French designer, Ora-Ito has created a sculpture-cum-seat using the Hi-Macs solid surface for the upcoming 100% Design exhibition in London. The monolithic sculpture is based on the Simplexity philosophy – describedContinue Reading

For all those history fans, Christie’s has offered one of the rare opportunities to own one of the rarest artifacts – a Roman bronze helmet complete with face mask. Discovered by an anonymous metal detector in Cumbria, this “discovery of a lifetime” has been named the Crosby Garrett Helmet. DatingContinue Reading

Who said bulbs had to be boring? Inspired by a bird’s decorative feather, or plume, Plumen Light Bulbs (£20; roughly $31) turn convention on its head by making the bulb something you’ll actually want to look at, instead of something to hide behind a shade. The bulbs work like any otherContinue Reading

There are cases for your iPad, and then there are Cases for your iPad. This is one of the latter. Handmade out of US-grown hardwood or bamboo and reinforced with steel, these cases are attractive enough to hang on the wall. It’s the kind of thing where you get itContinue Reading

While the world’s most expensive car wash could cost you up to £7,200, the world’s most expensive car wax is going to cost you a cool £24,000 (approx. $37,000). Brough & Howarth, the vehicle appearance specialist company that offer a unique range of bespoke vehicle treatments and paintwork restoration processes for theContinue Reading

Some more details have arrived about the English Sport Car known as the Arash AF-10. The base model gets 500 horsepower and will cost you $457,560. The mid-range, which hasn’t been priced, will be tuned for 800 horses. The top dog shots up another four hundred notches to 1,200 hp,Continue Reading

We’re guessing you haven’t gone out and successfully killed a large quadruped like a moose or a antelope. If you’re like us, the only things you’ve killed are vermin, mosquitos, and to extend it into the metaphorical sense, your chances with a cute girl by saying a very awkward thing.Continue Reading

Designed by Emma Selzer , Plus Architecture created ‘laptop pods’ (egg-like pods of stacked laser-cut plywood) for Society, a 242-apartment development in Melbourne’s South Yarra. Plus Architecture have set a precedent with their multi-residential development in South Yarra that focuses on community. We are often told that we’re experiencing aContinue Reading

Brabus, one of the most respected tuning companies in the world, has now unveiled its latest creation, the Brabus iBusiness. Based on the Mercedes-Benz S600, the Brabus iBusiness four-seater luxury sedan packs in a range of multimedia features, including two iPads in the rear seats with Bluetooth keyboards and mouse,Continue Reading

A retired Chinese man has been granted a patent for his innovative design of a bed that can automatically turn into a strongbox and help people survive an earthquake, the state media reported Wednesday. The design, which uses modular furniture including cupboards on each end of the bed and aContinue Reading

After the very powerful Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, we have with us the Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition supercar, which will sell for a whopping €7,500,000 (approx. US $9,668,750). Only eight examples of the supercar will be developed and produced in cooperation with Star Electric Cars France. The sportsContinue Reading

Chromexcel Bark with Cordovan PRE-ORDER. WILL SHIP MID SEPTEMBER 2010. The Makr iPad Case/Multi-Use pocket is built on the ideas and patterning of our flap wallet but with a hidden cordovan closure instead of the horizontal keeper. Being that the primary use was an iPad cover we wanted to eliminateContinue Reading

This is a new Lamborghini called Presa. In this case of time that the greatest quantity in sport auto sells is for GT 8-cylinder Coupes, there is a vacuum air for a front-engine Lamborghini that represents all visual and technical features of the wild bull in markets. The design group,Continue Reading

Ostoure (which means Legend in Persian), utilizes a nostalgic and the delicate body jointed to engraved designs in the Persepolis (Background picture), though being a super-naked bike enjoying muscular. In Persepolis’s masterpieces the most delicate pictures engraved on the hardest material stones, which often exhibit ancient kings, knights and soldiersContinue Reading

After the Pur Sang, Bleu Centenair and the 16.4 Super Sport, the latest Bugatti Veyron edition to leave us spellbound is the Linea Vincero d’Oro. Last year, German tuner Mansory transformed the Bugatti Veyron into the LINEA Vincero, and now, they have created the one-off Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero d’Oro. When compared with theContinue Reading

Frank Westfall’s 1930 Art Deco Henderson motorcycle, which was built by O. Ray Courtney in 1936 and is based on a 1930 K.J Henderson. Grail Mortillaro of Knucklebuster spotted the bike at the Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet. The bike is powered by inline four cylinder and with the enclosedContinue Reading

Luxury line Bottega Veneta began working with Poltrona Frau two years ago with the introduction of the Meta Chair. The chair, spurred by Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier, now serves as the base for a larger, more comprehensive collection. Items have been designed for reading, lounging and socializing. Emphasis isContinue Reading

This loft in Toronto by Dubbeldam Design Architects is a very modern, sleek space that looks like a well-tailored suit. If that suit was made out of mahogany, steel, and glass. From the architects: When the client, a graphic artist and designer, bought his mother’s 1920s residence overlooking the historicContinue Reading

In the future, a few things will still roll off a printing press — dollar dollar bills, y’all! CNET has a nice behind-the-scenes tour of the process of making the newly redesigned $100 bill, which the government unveiled in April. It won’t be in circulation until February 10, 2011, butContinue Reading

With some 90 years in the business, Milan’s Colico are one of Italy’s original furnishing designers… however, much like your Gran proposing a few lines of methedrone whilst spinning the latest Skism dubplate, the brand have delivered something thoroughly unbefitting their history and age… an LED pimped sofa! Strangely enoughContinue Reading

  Wow, James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 1964 is on sale, driven by Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger and Thunderball, will be put up for auction on October 27 at Sotherby’s in London where it is expected to fetch over $5 million. This car is one of only two, andContinue Reading

Conquest Vehicles’ Knight XV luxury bulletproof SUV, Cool, it will be only made 100 vehicles. “Conquest Vehicle Inc’s flagship vehicle, the KNIGHT XV defines the future of the ultra-luxurious, handcrafted fully armoured SUV. This one-of-a-kind, V10, 6.8-litre, Bio-fuel powered SUV was inspired by military vehicle designs and features security appointmentsContinue Reading

Have a dual-purpose workspace? Hide your office away in the Mayfair Steamer Secretary Trunk ($3,000). Built by antiques dealer/craftsman Timothy Oulton of London, this oversized steamer trunk hides away a pull-down desktop, tons of drawers, each with room for a label — lest you forget where you put those paperContinue Reading

“Is this necessary?” Pre-Handshake Handshake Device by Dominic Wilcox. Many people in the world seem to be at war with each other. We see families split through disagreements, gang warfare on the streets, politicians arguing, whole civilisations and religions constantly battling. This device aims to help those who are atContinue Reading

This 1:1 replica of Batman’s Batpod is equipped with a 650cc 4 stroke water cooled engine with direct port nitrous injection and tires that are 508 mm across. It’s such a shame it’s not street legal. You can own one for a cool $100,000.00. buy it:Continue Reading

ABU DHABI (AFP) – There’s no mistaking what’s in this vending machine. The well-heeled in the Gulf can now grab “gold to go” from a hotel lobby in the United Arab Emirates, when the need for a quick ingot strikes. On Thursday, a day after its inauguration, the shiny machineContinue Reading