Archive for May, 2008

AP Radio Episode #25

May 29, 2008

Random snippets from old ’80s mixtapes.
Track Listing:
The Cure - In Between Days
The Psychedelic Furs - The Ghost In You
Echo & The Bunnymen - Never Stop
The Smiths - Hand In Glove

 
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Retro Skateboard Ads

May 27, 2008

The Cal Streets website has one of the best collections of retro skateboarding advertisements going. Dig in deep and enjoy!

Kintaro

Kintaro (commonly translated as “Golden Boy”) is a well-known hero in Japanese folklore. According to various legends, he was raised by a Yamamba ogress in the mountains, possessed supernatural strength, and had the ability to communicate with animals. Rumored to have slaughtered monsters, crushed boulders with his bare hands and defeated bears at sumo, Kintaro [...]

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Seylynn Bowl

On Saturday October 17th 1978, the district of North Vancouver opened Seylynn Skateboard Park to the public. Now in its thirtieth year, it’s the oldest surviving park in Canada, and arguably the longest lasting park in North America. Its authenticity and classic design has surpassed skateboardings many popularity waves, and it was a featured venue [...]

A Century of Olympic Poster Design

May 26, 2008

More than 100 Olympic posters, including work by heavyweight artists like David Hockney and the late Andy Warhol are on display at The V&A Museum of Childhood in London.

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