Wanna Play Video Games With Will Ferrell?
Did you ever want to play video games with Will Ferrell? Well now you have a shot to do so. In order to raise money for children and teens with cancer, Ferrell has set up a two-hour gaming event on 26th October where one lucky person will get an all-expense paid trip to play video games in person with Will in San Francisco.
This event will be streamed over Twitch. The cheapest backer tier is $10, which grants you a $5 Amazon credit and one ticket in the raffle to be Ferrell’s game-playing buddy for the evening. Spending $25 gets you two tickets in the lottery along with Twitch Turbo access for ad-free streaming, and spending $50 grants all of the above along with limited edition collector’s item Will Ferrell’s SuperMegaUVBlastMax Gamer’s Sunscreen.
From Will Ferrell:
Hello people of the video game universe…it’s your friend Will Ferrell! How would you like to join me for a delightful evening of playing video games together? The only appropriate answer is YES!
I want to throw one of the coolest video game events in the history of mankind, possibly even dating back to the time of the dinosaurs, and I’m extending this challenge to gamers: Raise $375,000 for charity and children with cancer and then I’ll host the event on October 26th…..AND, one lucky winner (aka one of you reading right now) could join me for this life altering moment in beautiful San Francisco!
Sep 18th
I’ll Have A Captain And Colaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrr
Shiver me timbers! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is tomorrow, September 19th and Captain Morgan Rum Co. is sailing into uncharted waters by challenging adult consumers across the U.S. to channel their inner buccaneer, raise a glass of Captain & Colaaarr and talk like a pirate – all for a good cause.
In addition to raising a glass of Captain & Colaaarr, Captain Morgan is encouraging its convoy of fans to share their celebrations on social media. For every tweet using the #CaptainandColaaarr hashtag, the brand will donate $1 to charitable organizations, including NYC’s City Harvest and Purple Heart Homes. Adult fans can also visit www.CaptainandColaaarr.com or the brand’s Facebook page to complete the Captain and Colaaarr Challenge and show off their toast.
Captain and Cola
Cola is the perfect accompaniment to Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum. Why? Because the mix accentuates the vanilla notes naturally produced during the maturation process to create a LEGENDARY MIX!
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
6 oz. Cola
1 lime slice
Preparation
Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and cola in ice-filled pint glass and garnish with lime.
Sep 18th
Introducing the Kamikaze II “Breast Cancer Awareness” from Reebok Classic
Reebok Classic delivers a sneak peek of the kicks Isaiah Thomas will be rocking for a cause when he steps back on the court this October. A perennial favorite among players both on and off court, the Kamikaze II Mid will be dialed up with hits of pink on its distinctive zigzag design in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Limited pairs of the pink/grey Kamikaze II will hit stores on Friday, October 3rd at Finish Line, Jimmy Jazz, Champs, Eastbay, DTLR, Shoe City, Reebok.com for $110 for Men’s Adult sizing. Grade school sizes will retail at $85 and Pre-school sizing will retail for $50.
A portion of the proceeds for every pair sold will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. Reebok is proud to be national sponsor of the Avon Walk For Breast Cancer and will donate a minimum of $300,000 through pink ribbon product sales to support access to care and to help find a cure for breast cancer.
Sep 18th
Bryan Cranston Is A One-Man Show For The MLB on TBS
Looking for a new challenge in his career, actor Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad puts on a one-man recreation of the MLB Postseason in this new commercial for MLB on TBS.
Sep 18th
Norman Reedus Wants To Thank Fans For All The Niceness.
Norman Reedus, made famous by his role on THE WALKING DEAD, as the loveable, complicated survivalist Daryl Dixon, has become the object of insanely devoted fandom from around the world. The Daryl/Norman archetype has already approached a near-mythical status in the collective consciousness of pop culture. THANKS FOR ALL THE NICENESS is Norman’s way to show his gratitude in a compilation of sometimes hilarious, sometimes sinister, but always fascinating artwork made by his fans. This is not your average display of fan artwork.
Created in every thinkable medium, the Norman/Daryl archetype is captured in tattoo designs, cakes, pencil sketches, mosaics, chalk drawings, digital art, and even children sketches from his youngest fans. And Norman’s fans aren’t your average fans. With over 3,000 submissions from all over the world—Japan, Spain, Mexico, England, Australia, Italy, Hungary, Brazil, Austria, Indonesia, the US—it was no small feat for Norman to select the 100 pieces that will appear in this beautifully designed book. It’s real art made by real people for real people.
Sep 16th
From A Hole In One To A Ride In Outer Space
I have never hit a hole-in-one on the golf course, but many golfers have accomplished it. Yet European Tour player Andy Sullivan’s hole in one this past weekend means a bit more than ones in the past. After making a hole-in-one on the 163-yard 15th hole at the Kennemer Golf & Country Club in the KLM Open, Sullivan could be blasting off into outer space.
As part of a promotion at the Amsterdam tournament, XCOR Aerospace offered a space flight to the first player to make an ace on the 15th hole. Sullivan aced the 15th on Sunday and ended up shooting a final-round score of 67.
XCOR Aerospace is an Amsterdam-based company that will offer trips to space for the public starting late in 2015. The trips cost between $95,000 and $115,000.
According to the company’s website, space tourists will travel on the Lynx Mark II, a two-seat piloted space transport vehicle. Total flight time is 62 minutes, and at the highest point, travelers will experience five to six minutes of weightlessness.
‘I’m not sure yet,” Sullivan said of joining a XCOR space flight next year. “I’ll see what the missus says!”
Sep 15th
Bring Home The Simpsons Family History
Since its debut in 1989,The Simpsons has become one of the most influential forces in television and comedy history and along the way has broken many records: It is the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running animated series, and the longest- running prime-time, scripted television series. In any list of the world’s leading families, the Simpsons would stand out. To commemorate The Simpsons incredible 25 years on the air, this fall ABRAMS will publish The Simpsons Family History. The book is the definitive piece of fan memorabilia and tells the story of this typical, but also completely remarkable family—its rites of passage, milestones, achievements, travels, genealogy, and more.
The Simpsons Family History travels through time with series creator Matt Groening as he pulls back the curtain and reveals the events that turned this average family into a pop-culture phenomenon. Readers will marvel at hidden moments they never knew they missed, as all the pieces of Simpsons family history fall into place. This large-format, richly illustrated book is the ultimate family album, and the perfect way to celebrate the Simpson’s 25th anniversary. It is also the first Simpsons book to pay tribute to the extraordinary visual artistry that has made The Simpsons the most consistently entertaining, enlightening, and inventive show in the history of television.
The book comes out on September 23rd and you can pre-order the book from ABRAMS Books by clicking here! I got a chance to preview this book and it is fantastic. As someone who became a fan of The Simpsons when I was a kid this book reminded me of the many hilarious episodes. The book is bright, colorful, and full of fun facts about each episode. There were things that I learned from reading it. This book is a MUST HAVE for all you Simpsons fans.
Sep 14th
Burger King Goes To The Dark Side
Burger King introduces the Kuro Burger, made with a black bun, black sauce and black cheese
The cheese looks like slices of processed American cheese singles is m
ade with smoked charcoal.The cheese is layered on a beef patty, which contains black pepper and topped with a black sauce made with onion, garlic, and squid ink. All of this is placed between two buns, also made of charcoal.
There are two types of burgers: the Kuro Pearl and the Kuro Diamond, which has lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, and yes, the mayonnaise is still white.
The burgers go on sale later this month in Japan for a limited time only.
Sep 14th
Check Out Toyota’s Vehicle Of The Future
The do-it-yourself movement is transforming cities with invention-focused Maker Faire events, growing entrepreneurship, and a new Toyota concept to fit these trends. Inspired by a growing innovative spirit in urban areas, Toyota revealed today the Urban Utility concept vehicle – or U2 – at a private panel discussion hosted by Make: magazine in San Francisco. Vehicle elements reflect the lifestyle and needs of an entrepreneurial, urban driver discovered through interviews with Maker Faire participants and internal Toyota market research.
Developed by Toyota’s Calty Design Research in Newport Beach, California, the Toyota U2 concept features a new open 
architecture and purposeful materials that redefine urban utility. Designers included the ability to roll back the roof, fold down the tailgate into a ramp and customize the interior on a versatile rail system. The concept car will make its first public appearance at World Maker Faire in New York City on Sept. 20 and 21.
Among the U.S. trends that influenced the Calty design team were a growth in entrepreneurship and Americans’ love of adventure, especially outdoor activities involving gear and equipment. Drawing on these insights, the Toyota U2 concept is a flexible, functional gadget that owners can customize according to individual, on-the-go needs. The retractable utility bar can serve unique uses, such as holding a desk or grocery bag hooks. Side windows flip up for easy access from roadside.
Customizable Interior
Other key interior highlights include:
- Versatile utility rail system configurable to hold everything from baskets to bike stands
- Ability to fold and remove the front passenger seat
- Fold-up rear seating
- Unique shifter design with intuitive switch for parking, drive and reverse mode
- Choice among a selection of colors and materials to fit needs
Toyota research showed the fast-growing small SUV segment points to a desire for greater utility but a smaller vehicle footprint. The Toyota U2 concept is the size of a compact car with the functionality of a compact truck and the spaciousness of a cargo van. It satisfies other key urban driver priorities including good fuel economy, maneuverability in city environments and easy loading and unloading.
An Exterior for the City
City streets call for a vehicle that can handle bumper-to-bumper traffic, potholes and tight corners. The Toyota U2 concept has an extremely durable underbody and tool-like exterior with a customizable side panel. The iconic, modern design remains playful, with details such as circular door handles and a slightly chunky proportion. The box-like design at the rear emphasizes the storage capabilities.
Highlights of the exterior include:
- Roof panels that retract open
- Rear glass that can slide into the tailgate
- Tailgate that folds down into a ramp
- Protective, replaceable ridges on tailgate
Sep 10th
Apple Watch To Hit Stores Early 2015
Incorporating powerful technologies into something small enough to wear on the wrist presented some very big design challenges. Which led to even bigger creative solutions. Apple Watch combines a series of remarkable feats of engineering into a singular, entirely new experience. One that blurs the boundaries between the physical object and the software that powers it.
The crown has been a standard feature on watches for more than a century. Our new Digital Crown is a multifunctional input device that lets you zoom, scroll, and select without covering the screen. It’s as integral to Apple Watch as the Click Wheel is to iPod. Or the mouse is to Mac. We also built the new Watch OS from the wrist up. The Home screen lets you quickly find your favorite apps. The custom font is easy to read at arm’s length. And the force-sensitive Retina display puts more functionality at your fingertip. Technically speaking, it’s one amazing little device.
Sep 10th
