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2009-05-19T12:07:00.002-07:00

im offical!!! Check out the offical Webiste for my thatiphoneguy FamilY! Hope you enjoy!

the power of sex….

2009-03-20T01:36:00.001-07:00

I’ve often heard how a person’s sex drive is paralleled to their success in life. Although it might hold some truth, I’m not completely sold on that theory since I’ve come across plenty of horny losers in my life time.

A good friend of mine once told me that most successful people know that nothing drives us more than sex and simply have learned how to transfer that energy towards their goals in life. Can you think of anything more powerful???

Nike SB Stefan Janoski

2009-03-20T01:33:00.002-07:00

Joining only Paul Rodriguez on the Nike SB team to get their very own signature shoe, here’s a look into the future regarding a fall colorway of the Stefan Janoski pro-model. The shoe features an mash-up of pre-existing styles across the board including hits of the Sabuka in a low-top deck shoe-like form. This is just a preview of upcoming releases from what should be a well-received shoe from Nike SB.

Source: NikeSB.org

Nike SB P-Rod II “Supreme”

2009-03-20T01:28:00.001-07:00

Nike SB are set to drop an iconic rendition of the Paul Rodriguez signature P-rod II based on one of the most important SB Dunks of all time, the Supreme Dunk Low. The shoe shares many similar traits with the original that dropped back in 2002 such as the use of blue and the iconic pattern. Look for the official drop info to come as it becomes available.

Source: Collimudo

Beer2D2: The Most Delicious Robot Yet

2009-03-20T01:18:00.001-07:00

Beer2D2 is the illegitimate child of BaR2D2 and a cocktail waitress (or this amp) and makes beer-fetching robots obsolete because he IS the beer. What's your new alcohol-toting buddy made of?

Beer2's technical specs:

Head - 1945 chrome BLC utility light shell.
Eye - vintage movie camera lens w/adjustable spring-loaded aluminum casing.
Body - 4.7 liter "adult soda" mini-keg.
Legs - propane tank valve handles, brass spacers, drilled-out washers, pair of aluminum Lady Josephine shoe butler (wall-mounted shoe shine holders).

Feet/base - 3 mini bread loaf pans, lamp hardware and a 1/2″ precision drilled aluminum base plate.

+assorted nuts, bolts, screws and, of course - lockwashers!

Daddy, I want a Beer2D2 and I want it noooooooow! GLUG GLUG GLUG. Oh yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about -- robot brains. Hey, no biting! ZA-ZA-ZA-ZING!

Beer2-D2 [make]

Thanks to jj, who noted that this droid is indeed, "Rad to the power of Sith". And Alan, who accidentally left the tap open and drained R2 of all his deliciousness. Damn you!

I'm so buying all 3 designs of this show!!!! Glow in the dark!! WHAT!!!

2009-03-20T01:11:00.002-07:00

Good morning! Word to track 1 on Graduation. We’re not sure if Kanye or his ghostwriter posted up these high-res shots of what the Yeezy’s look like in the dark, but either way we think these photos are going to change the minds of people who’ve been hating on the moon shoe.

The high-tops look sick in the dark (as you can tell by looking at the photos) and as Kanye puts it “these be killin’ in the clubs.” We’re willing to find out for ourselves when the first colorway drops on 4/4. Clean pic of the sole after the jump, oh and check back soon for even more on the Yeezy in the next week or so.

Via: Complex

Looking for apps need a review!???? 148apps.com

2009-03-15T20:57:00.001-07:00

148apps.com <-------- CLICK HERE!! CHECK IT OUT!!!

Loewe Sound: A Cute Audio Commercial

2009-03-09T19:55:00.001-07:00

This is a cute commercial for European-based electronics manufacturer, Loewe. The ad was designed to highlight their "extremely realistic sound", but to me it highlighted how cool a human remote-controller would be. Sorry, what was that? Haha -- you been muted, son!

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An iPhone to Match Your Kicks

2009-03-09T19:48:00.001-07:00

Here's a fashion tip that's certain to turn heads. The tight slide and smooth glide of an iPhone 'Incase' is a must have if you're all about gadget protection. Pulling off a classic mix-and-match affair with your iPhone case and a new pair of Nike Air Max is certain to land you a top spot on VH1's 'Tool Academy'.

Sporting this copper and fluorescent green matching combo will instantly transform your look from bland to blammo! From nerd to... WORD! Or maybe something even better.

It's been rumored of late that certain iPhone case makers are working closely with sneaker manufacturers to release branded cases with color palettes matching their latest designs. Creating a Mac-tastic pairing impossible for any true iPhone fashionista to resist. Just add a coordinating belt and a you'll be rockin' 1980's retro chic.

$34.95 by Incase [photo credit] [Style Guide: Space Invaders]

Kanye West Preview (VH1 Story Tellers) "Stronger" i would of loved to be there!!!!

2009-02-27T21:11:00.002-07:00

VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip

legalizing marijuana

2009-02-25T17:24:00.001-07:00

Roll n' Pour: A Rocking Chair For Your Gallon Jugs...........Really people??

2009-02-25T13:55:00.002-07:00

If you came here looking for rocking chairs for your gigantic boobs, sorry to disappoint. This gadget "takes the worry out of pouring liquids from gallon jugs, half-gallon jugs and 2-liter bottles."

The weak and enfeebled can now pour liquids safely and confidently—without annoying spills or stress to shoulders and elbows. It's available for $16. [Amazon via BookofJoe]

K-Os - 4 3 2 1 (most underated MC) .....

2009-02-21T18:21:00.000-07:00

Kid Cudi - Day N Nite (ORIGINAL VIDEO)

2009-02-21T16:47:00.000-07:00

Kid Cudi’s story is proof that there’s just no denying a good song. “Day N Nite” was written years ago, but the instantly likable stoners anthem with it’s hypnotizing melody and lyrics of escapism caught the ears of the likes of DJ A-trak and Kanye West and landed him a spot on the GOOD Records roster. In no time Cudi went from an employee at the Bape store to an artist on the cusp of super stardom. Fast forward almost three years later, after several remixes and constant radio rotation, the “Day N Nite” track finally gets the visual treatment it deserves by Ed Banger representative and video director So_Me. The half animated video continues with the surreal hazy drugged out feel of the track.

Source: Hypetrak

Vans 2009 Spring/Summer Striped Pack .................(YUM)

2009-02-21T16:44:00.001-07:00

Although Vans implements the all too familiar motif onto their new striped pack for Spring/Summer, the colors remain fairly muted and blend quite well with each other. Two of their classic models get the treatment, including the Chukka Boot and Authentic. Both come in two separate colorways featuring buttery suede toe boxes. Available now at ripe.

Aaaah, College: Russian Beerbong Roulette ....... i must own this!!!!

2009-02-21T16:36:00.001-07:00

I remember one time in college I got so drunk I thought the electrical cord to the mini-fridge was my belt. Long story short: the milk went bad. Anyways, beer roulette: not as fun as beer darts, but how can you compete with the excitement of potentially piercing a friends nads (you can't!).

You fill the barrel in the center with beer (it holds up to two liters) and then you take turns with your companions at pulling out the bottles underneath it. The right bottle will unleash a torrent of amber pain into the unfortunate puller's gullet.

Amber pain? More like amber pleasure. And do you automatically win if you pull all the bottles at once? Yes, you do. Glug glug, bitches, glug glug. Also, that guy in the picture fails at proper bonging technique. But I do like how the chick in the back is drinking wine straight from the bottle. Marry me?

Russian Roulette Beer Bong Only Good for Irresponsible Frat House Fun [uberreview]

Piss Glass Makes Drinking Apple Juice Fun........I need this

2009-02-17T23:48:00.001-07:00

Hey, when I throw a party, it's only the finest for my guests. That means boxed wine and all the cheap beer you can drink served in these elegant Piss Glasses. [Donkey Products via Szymon]

My boy got a job at 148apps.com as a writter....Check him out!!!

2009-02-17T20:55:00.002-07:00

Plug-In Table Illuminates Rooms, Stores Books and Charges Gadgets

2009-02-17T20:25:00.002-07:00

Aside from the need for a perfectly positioned wall outlet, there is a lot to like about designer Sung-Pil Hwang's Plug-In table. It serves as a bookshelf, lamp and gadget charger all-in-one.

On second thought, using an outlet as a support for the table and the objects placed on it probably isn't the greatest idea ever. At any rate, the Plug-In is only a concept at this point.

13 Year Old Boy Becomes A Father. Huh?

2009-02-13T17:00:00.001-07:00

According to his father, Alfie Patten is just your average 13 year old boy who enjoys computer games, boxing and Manchester United. At his age the last thing he anticipated experiencing was fatherhood, but that's exactly what he's dealing with.

His 15 year old girlfriend Chantelle gave birth four days ago to a baby girl, Maisie. The infant was a result of one night of unprotected sex, that happened while Alfie, who is a mere 4 ft tall, was only 12 years old. The teenager became suspicious of stomach pains and paid a visit to her doctor, who suggested she take a pregnancy test. Upon receiving a positive result, Chantelle's initial reaction was something along the lines of "my parents are going to kill me."

Though both teenagers seem to be optimistic about their abilities as parents, both are obviously clueless as to the responsibility of a tiny baby. When asked what he would do financially, Alfie responded, "What's financially?"

He continues, "“I didn’t think about how we would afford it. I don’t really get pocket money. My dad sometimes gives me £10.....I didn’t know what it would be like to be a dad. I will be good, though, and care for it.”

Coraline x Nike Dunk High Collector’s Box....My boy Brandon has these shoes!!!

2009-02-13T16:27:00.002-07:00

If the limited run of exclusive prop-filled Coraline x Nike Dunks weren’t special enough, fifteen of the world’s top retailers have been given the ultimate Coraline tribute with a special wooden collector’s box. The collector box includes a special key in addition to a high-quality box filled with a print seen on the under portion of the lid. The Coraline movie is the most recent release 3-D animated release from film-makers LAIKA and is currently showing at select theaters.

Secret Wars: Art Battling.....This is dope!!!!

2009-02-13T16:20:00.001-07:00

Battling amongst MCs and B-boys is nothing new. However Secret Wars takes this concept in a different direction as it features two competitors squaring off in a 90 minute art freestyle session. Each contestant is given a huge 20 foot mural with no prior knowledge of themes and must then put something together in an interactive environment as art-lovers look on. No sketch-books are allowed effectively ensuring that this is truly on the spot ingenuity. Winners are determined via a three point system. Two judges as well as a crowd-component measured via a decibel reader are used to determine a winner. The images seen here were taken from an event that took place in London.

Above | Playground Love Banksy strikes again before v-day!!!

2009-02-13T15:42:00.003-07:00

The last work we saw from Above was his piece featuring a guy jacking an ATM machine and giving the loot away, a grimier Robin Hood to say the least. Continuing his generous efforts, we see a new piece from Above entitled Playground Love. The stencil artwork is executed masterfully with a lovey-dovey message wishing everyone a Happy Valentines Day. Check it out!

Rubik’s Cube Goes Touch Technology

2009-02-13T15:28:00.003-07:00

We're having a tough time recalling the last year in which not one, but two new Rubik's Cube spinoffs were launched, but sure enough, the Rubik's TouchCube is gearing up to join the Rubik's 360 at the American International Toy Fair. Christened the "first completely electronic, solvable Rubik's Cube," this one maintains the shape of the original but replaces the colored stickers with actual lights. Users ready to engage their minds simply hit the scramble button on the cube, and then rearrange the blocks by swiping their finger. There's no mention of when this will take store shelves by storm, but we're pretty sure it'll be around for the pre-Christmas rush. Oh, and you know you can't wait to hack one, which was darn near impossible on the analog version. In-action video is just past the break.

Coachella line up 2009.....hum.....there some good ones

2009-02-05T19:24:00.001-07:00

JR FOCUSES THE EYES OF THE WORLD ON THE WOMEN OF KENYA ...thats sick

2009-02-05T19:17:00.005-07:00

Text via supertouchart.com:French outdoor installation artist (call it “street art” if you must) extraordinaire JR continues his epic 28 MILLIMETER: WOMEN Project with the unveiling this week of his most ambitious stage yet in KIBERA, KENYA. Reconnecting with the subjects he photographed over a year ago in the city—one of the largest slums in Africa—at the start of his mission to portray on a grand scale the unseen and unempowered women of the world, the reunion was an especially poignant moment for the artist. With the help of enthusiastic residents, JR managed to cover 2,000 square meters of local rooftops with photos of the eyes and faces of the women of Kibera, giving them a monumental voice and presence in a city where their own existence is often marginalized. Most of the subjects had their photos installed atop their own roofs and for the first time in JRs global series of installations, the material used is water-resistant enabling that the photo itself to protect the fragile houses in the upcoming rainy season. In order to further spread his message throughout the massive city, JR also encapsulated the local train that runs through the area twice daily with the eyes of local women alongside those of women photographed in Brazil, India, Cambodia, and other parts of Africa whose stories and images reveal a global solidarity of plight and purpose. The pinnacle of the experience, however, comes when the eyes on the moving train align with the static bottom halves of the subject’s faces posted along the train’s embankment, completing the smiling portraits for a split second in rapid succession before moving on to the next village where the experience is repeated

Scientists Invent Longer-Term Sleeping Pill....that looks sick!!

2009-02-05T19:14:00.003-07:00

I don't get it, I put one in my nightcap before bed and I barely slept a wink. Then, just a few minutes ago, I blew a hole in the urinal during a routine bathroom break. WTF?!
sleep forever pill [szymon]

Man Arrested For Allegedly Strangling His Girlfriend with a Wii Controller.....seriously??

2009-02-05T19:08:00.001-07:00

Daniel Alvarez, 21, of Austin, Texas was recently arrested for allegedly attempting to strangle his girlfriend with a Wii controller. Why? Because she wanted to know who stole the cookies from the cookie jar.
Alvarez's girlfriend, Christina Alvarado, had apparently woken him up after she had discovered her Girl Scout Cookies had gone missing. An angry—and very sleepy—Alvarez began verbally and physically attacking her until they ended up in the living room, where Alvarez pinned her down and proceeded to strangle her with the cord of a Wii controller. When his girlfriend was able to break free and call 911, Alvarez fled the scene but was quickly found and arrested soon after.
Alvarez has been charged with aggravated assault and is currently being held in a Travis County jail, with bail set at $40,000. If charged, Alvarez could be facing up to 20 years in prison.
Lessons learned? Girls: Don't bug your boyfriends when they're sleeping. Boys: Don't eat your girlfriend's cookies! Err, or at least don't strangle her after you've eaten them. [Kotaku]

USB Plasma Heart spectacularly displays your love......LAME!!

2009-02-05T19:03:00.001-07:00

Is there a love burning so deep inside you that you feel the need to express it in the most ostentatious way possible? Look no further than this USB Plasma Heart from Brando.
Set this up beside your computer and it'll serve as a constant reminder of the flames of desire that consume your heart like an inferno that can never be quenched. Your coworkers' comments of "Oh, one of those plasma balls. Neat," may not capture the depth of your torturous emotions, but when you touch the surface — and the pulses from the center erupt to meet your fingertip — you'll know that the $17 you spent bought a priceless window into your soul. More importantly… she'll know.

Nike Sportswear Air Force II........these are dope!!!!

2009-02-05T19:00:00.001-07:00

Playing successor to one of Nike’s most iconic models has been no easy feat. Although not the least popular of the Air Force franchise, the Air Force II isn’t exactly a darling of the sneaker world. As of late, Nike’s been working up some interesting colorways for the middle child. Taken under the wing of Nike’s Sportswear division, this new color-up features a Wu-Tang reminiscent two-tone approach with intricate detailing along the backside, contrasting laces and popular gum bottoms. Retailing for $82 USD, they are now available at Nike Sportswear retailers including 21 Mercer NYC.

ting tings " thats not my name" badass video!!

2009-01-30T13:37:00.002-07:00

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

Chrome on the 1100 what we doing...."PLAYING PING PONG"

2009-01-30T12:28:00.001-07:00

NEW YORK—On Wednesday January 28, the New York exhibition space Nyehaus will present its first-ever invitational table-tennis tournament in conjunction with its current exhibition, "Rirkrit Tiravanija: Reflection," on view through February 21.Celebrities of the ping-pong world, including Marty Reisman, the U.S. men’s singles champion in 1958 and ’60, and the identical twins Brad & Brandon Belle, will play matches against one other and with spectators on Tiravanija’s mirrored, regulation-sized table, Untitled (The Future will be Chrome) (2008).

Objectified trailer....I wanna see this

2009-01-23T18:57:00.000-07:00

Undefeated x Converse Poorman’s Weapon

2009-01-23T18:50:00.002-07:00

Nike SB “Buck” Socks

2009-01-23T18:47:00.003-07:00

Once again converting some of their most well-received Nike SBs over the years, the Dunk Low “Buck” is the latest to make the jump to sock form. Everything from the sole to the upper is replicated and comes complete with a mini Nike SB box. The socks are available now at Active with a suggested retail price of $25 USD.

Mexican Wrestling is FOR REAL!!!!! FUCK WWE!!!!

2009-01-23T18:38:00.001-07:00

Obama Run D.C

2009-01-23T18:34:00.002-07:00

Workflow charts finally put to good use, show fundamental Men Vs Women Differences

2009-01-16T16:51:00.002-07:00

It's Friday. You are the office, watching another Powerpoint by Jimmy, the product development bozo. "Stupid Jimmy," you think, "these are the only three workflow charts we need after this long work week." UPDATED

Now my question is: Is it really this way? Because one of the most delightful, smartest, and sexiest woman I've ever met was drunk after three hours in a bar drinking beer with orange slices in it, while that night I was drunk with cocktails and my drinks matched my shoes. And I pee sitting down. At least at home, because it's more comfy, but that's another story.

Undrcrwn & MusicSkins present All Men Are Now Equal

2009-01-15T19:42:00.003-07:00

Teaming up with sports inspired label Undrcrwn, MusicSkins present their new project entitled “All Men Are Now Equal”. This collaboration will compliment the previously seen t-shirt made available for next week’s historical inauguration in Washington, DC. The limited edition skins come in various forms for the iPod, iPhone, laptops, and gaming devices with availability at the MusicSkins webstore. The “All Men Are Now Equal” campaign will also be available exclusively at Major DC with the T-Shirt next week. In addition, the first 10 people who email: info@music-skins.com with a picture of them rocking their “All Men Are Now Equal” MusicSkin will receive a $50 gift certificate to Karmaloop.com.

a sign of the truly devoted or that love really hurts?

2009-01-12T23:31:00.002-07:00

60% Of The Time, It Works Every Time: Anchorman's Sex Panther Cologne

2009-01-12T00:52:00.001-07:00

Now you can buy officially licensed Sex Panther cologne from the movie for only $30 per 1.7-oz spray bottle. No word if it's made with real panther bits or smells like gasoline, but if I had to guess, I'd say wear Old Spice. You'll remind women of their grandfathers. And that, dear reader, will leave more chicks for me. Thanks, suckers!

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The Burger King Whopper Sacrifice: Delete 10 Of Your Facebook Friends For A Free Whopper

2009-01-12T00:48:00.002-07:00

Burger King has developed a Facebook application called Whopper Sacrifice that rewards users for deleting friends. You just delete 10 friends from Facebook, and TA-DA -- a coupon for a free Whopper. Unfortunately, the deal only works once per Facebook account and makes you look like a heartless dickbag with a turd for a heart that sucks at life because you'd trade your friendship for a piece of meat in your mouth. Can you tell I've already lost most of my friends? I'm bitter.

Whopper Sacrifice

Thanks Kenny, de-friend me and I'll kill you.

Sorry Guys........I had a little mini vacation to L.A.

2009-01-12T00:40:00.003-07:00

I love the city but i still hate the sports teams.....hahaha.....Pictures are posted on my Facebook/Myspace if you want to see!!! Makes me wanna move there......

Cardinals win!!!!!

2009-01-03T22:00:00.002-07:00

PUMA CITY, SHIPPING CONTAINER STORE | LOT

2009-01-02T11:59:00.008-07:00

The containers are put together to create a 3 story store with over 11,000 sqf, including a bar/lounge area and 2 decks.

what are your new year resolutions?

2009-01-02T11:53:00.002-07:00

A recent research shows that while 52% of participants in a Resolution study were confident of success with their goals, only 12% actually achieved their goals.
How confident are you that you’ll be in the 12%?

DJ AM’s Nike Air Yeezy Sneakers

2009-01-02T11:47:00.002-07:00

After having checked out the full length version of Nike’s newest promotional commercial for the Zoom Kobe IV, we get a closer look at the highly anticipated Air Yeezy’s. The kicks are probably the most hyped up Nike sneakers to date, due to clever marketing by the corporate giant. We’ll wait and see if the released version remains true to form, much like these DJ AM specials.

What is this advertising?!??

2008-12-27T11:49:00.002-07:00

What is this advertising??? Can you guess??

HAhahahah I need to see this movie hahah "I love you, Man"

2008-12-25T02:31:00.000-07:00

'Fast & Furious' Poster is Reasonably Fast & Furious, I Guess

2008-12-25T02:26:00.002-07:00

Really....its coming back.....

Top five gifts for my Bday!!!!!! January 26th

2008-12-23T21:41:00.004-07:00

5. Nike Kanye West "Yezzy" Shoes!!! (size 12.5 / 13)

4. Jean Paul Gaultier Cologne (can't find that shit anywhere its sold out)

3. Xbox Gold package for the year

2. Nixon Watch (Top left or bottom right)

1. Mac book Pro 2.5 (Top of the line)

My top 5 Christmas Gifts that i want..........

2008-12-21T23:42:00.003-07:00

If your keeping score......these are my top 5 Christmas wish list!!

5. Wall & Piece Banksy Book

4. Burlesque Moustache Bandanas: The word “Moustache Bandana” is self explanatory. Purchase here.

3. Puma Shoes (special edition)

2. Mac Book Pro (2.53 GHz, Intel core 2, 15inch screen, 4gb memory, 320gb Nvidia feforce 9400)

1. Nixon Watch (i want i want i want) The Magnacon

The scent of a man

2008-12-21T00:40:00.002-07:00

To attract a woman by wearing scent, a man must first attract himself

HE very word “perfume” has feminine overtones to many male ears. Men can be sold “deodorant” and possibly “aftershave”, but the idea of all those dinky little bottles with their fussy paraphernalia is too much for the sensitive male ego. Yet no industry can afford to neglect half its potential market, and perfume-makers are ever keen to crack the shell of male reticence. Now they may know how to do so.

Craig Roberts of the University of Liverpool and his colleagues—working with a team from Unilever’s research laboratory at nearby Port Sunlight—have been investigating the problem. They already knew that appropriate scents can improve the mood of those who wear them. What they discovered, though, as they will describe in a forthcoming edition of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, is that when a man changes his natural body odour it can alter his self-confidence to such an extent that it also changes how attractive women find him.
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Half of Dr Roberts’s volunteers were given an aerosol spray containing a commercial formulation of fragrance and antimicrobial agents. The other half were given a spray identical in appearance but lacking active ingredients. The study was arranged so that the researchers did not know who had received the scent and who the dummy. Each participant obviously knew what he was spraying on himself, since he could smell it. But since no one was told the true purpose of the experiment, those who got the dummy did not realise they were being matched against people with a properly smelly aerosol.

Over the course of several days, Dr Roberts’s team conducted a battery of psychological tests on both groups of volunteers. They found that those who had been given the commercial fragrance showed an increase in self-confidence. Not that surprising, perhaps. What was surprising was that their self-confidence improved to such an extent that women who could watch them but not smell them noticed. The women in question were shown short, silent videos of the volunteers. They deemed the men wearing the deodorant more attractive. They were, however, unable to distinguish between the groups when shown only still photographs of the men, suggesting it was the men’s movement and bearing, rather than their physical appearance, that was making the difference.

For Unilever and other manufacturers of men’s scent, this is an important discovery. The firm’s marketing of its main product in this area, a deodorant called Lynx, plays up the so-called “Lynx Effect”—which is supposed to make men irresistibly attractive to women. Dr Roberts’s experiment, however, suggests that the advertised “Born chicka wah wah” of the product may have nothing to do with a woman’s appreciation of the smell, and everything to do with its psychological effect on the man wearing it.

Nor is this the only example of science illuminating the true role of perfumes. How they work to make people attractive is, as this example shows, not as obvious as it might seem.
Born chicka wah, ker-ching chicka ching

There are three broad theories of perfume use. One is that people employ it to mask body odours that they perceive as bad. The second is that some perfumes contain chemicals that mimic human pheromones—elusive, mysterious (and possibly mythical) substances believed by some to play a role in mating. The third is that people use it to heighten or fortify natural scent, and thus advertise sexual attractiveness or availability.

All three theories could be true. In particular, the role of perfume as an olfactory disguise is obvious. Even here, however, there are some subtle twists. Bad smells are not just a matter of poor hygiene. Illness and old age both bring characteristic odours of their own, and neither state makes people more attractive. Perfumes may spoof these messages. Hence the marketing of a new scent called Ageless Fantasy, by Harvey Prince, which claims its product disguises the “odour of ageing”, suggested to be caused by the breakdown of a particular fatty acid in the skin.

As to pheromones, whether humans have these is questionable. A pheromone is a chemical that elicits a specific behavioural response at a distance. Some insects, for example, can release sex pheromones that will attract a mate from many kilometres away. The most likely human candidate is a substance called androstadienone. This is a derivative of testosterone that is found in men’s sweat and is known, from brain-scanning studies, to promote activity in parts of women’s brains. That this results in changes in behaviour has not, however, been clearly demonstrated.

Terri Molnar, a spokeswoman for the Sense of Smell Institute, a research organisation in New York tied to the fragrance industry, says of human pheromones, “I think we believe they exist but they do not function as an attractant. They will elevate one’s mood but not attract a mate.”
The fallen sons of Eve?

The most interesting area, though, is the interaction between perfumes and natural scents that carry messages but do not have the specific properties of pheromones. Odours co-ordinate a wide range of human behaviour. Mothers can recognise their children by smell. Children can recognise each other. Relatives can be distinguished from non-relatives, even to the extent of understanding who is genetically different enough from the smeller to be a good choice of mate. The sexes themselves smell different, too, and women can glean information about a man’s social status from his smell alone.

As long ago as the 1950s, a perfumer called Paul Jellinek noted that several ingredients of incense resembled scents of the human body. It was not until 2001, however, that Manfred Milinski and Claus Wedekind of the University of Bern wondered whether there was a correlation between the perfume a woman preferred and her own natural scent. They found that there is.

The correlation is with the genes of what is known as the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). This region of the genome encodes part of the immune system. It turns out that one of the most important aspects of mate choice in mammals, humans included, is to make sure that your mate’s MHC is different from your own. Mixing up MHCs makes the immune system more effective. The MHC is also thought to act as a proxy for general outbreeding, with all the hybrid vigour that can bring. Fortunately, then, evolution has equipped mammals with the ability to detect by smell chemicals whose concentrations vary with differences in the MHC of the producer.

That means people are able to sniff out suitable MHC genomes in prospective partners. A woman, for instance, will prefer the smell of T-shirts that have been worn by men whose MHC genes are appropriately different from their own. Dr Milinski and Dr Wedekind also found an association between a woman’s MHC genes and some of her preferences for perfume. Perception of musk, rose and cardamom is correlated with the MHC. Perception of castoreum and cedar is not.

Women, it seems, choose not the kind of smell they would like on a partner, or even one that might mask a nasty odour of their own, but rather something that matches their MHC. In other words, they are advertising their own scent.

There are many useful inferences that might be drawn from this research. One would be that a woman’s choice of perfume will resist the vagaries of fashion. This may explain why most innovation in the industry involves changes in packaging and marketing, producing all that fussy paraphernalia, rather than changing what is in the bottle.

Another implication, says Dr Roberts, is that it is probably best that people choose perfumes for themselves rather than for someone else—unless they happen to know what the recipient likes. If you have made a good genetic choice of partner (ie, someone with a significantly different MHC), then the theory suggests that you should not be able to choose something that smells nice to them based on your own preferences. You might, though, have better luck choosing for a close relation, because she would probably have an MHC similar to your own.

The research also raises the question of what so-called unisex perfumes are for. In any genetically successful love match, one of the partners ought to hate a unisex perfume. Perhaps, in a world of olfactory fakery, this is one tip for the wise. If your partner has a strange knack of being able to pick out all the right perfumes, this may not be a good sign at all. And that, of course, means that the best you can hope for this Christmas is that he has bought you a perfume that you absolutely hate.

SNOWBOWL OPENS SATURDAY!!!!!!

2008-12-18T17:16:00.001-07:00

FLAGSTAFF - Get ready to hit the slopes.

The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort north of Flagstaff is opening for the season at 9 a.m. Saturday, thanks to the latest winter storm.

The resort says the storm dumped between 14 and 26 inches of snow on the mountain in the past 24 hours. It has a base of 30 inches at 9,500 feet and 47 inches at mid-mountain.
The Flagstaff Nordic Center, which offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, opened Wednesday. The Sunrise Park Resort in eastern Arizona plans to open for the season Friday.

Science!: The Periodic Table Of Awesoments

2008-12-18T16:25:00.001-07:00

Unfortunately, it probably doesn't look that awesome since you can't read any of it. So click HERE to see the whole thing and all the awesoments that make the world cool.
In 300 B.C., years before the birth of black Jesus, Aristole postulated that all good things were made of "win." That was a pretty good guess, but he was drunk and probably also having an orgy. Modern day awesominers know there are actually 118 fundamental "awesoments" that compose all good things. The Periodic table of Awesoments can be a very useful tool. It's designed to show the relationships between awesoments, and often one can even predict how awesoments interact simply by their positions on the table.
Awesome. Although I question the awesoments in the traditional 'noble gas' section (ninja, sniper, vampire, wizard, etc.). I would argue that those particular awesoments are, in fact, highly reactive and not as tame as their position in the table suggests. Am I right? Example: "Hey ninja -- I banged your vampire mom last night. Yeah, she made me slap her ass with garlic nunchucks the whole time. Then your assassin dad walked in on us so i put my wizard robe and hat on and did him too. Then I had a sniper buddy take him out. Haha, your Jedi mind-tricks don't work on me. Now let's throw some clay on the potter's wheel and get all ghost-y." Seriously folks, you see how reactive that shit was?
The Periodic Table of Awesoments [dapperstache]
Thanks to Bryan, who I was surprised to see absent from the table.

Why do you have sex?

2008-12-15T22:00:00.000-07:00

Many scientists assume people have sex for simple and straightforward reasons such as to experience sexual pleasure or to reproduce, but new research at The University of Texas at Austin reveals hundreds of varied and complex motivations that range from the spiritual to the vengeful.
After conducting one of the most comprehensive studies on why people have sex, psychology researchers David Buss and Cindy Meston uncovered 237 motivations, which appear in the August issue of Archives of Sexual Behavior.
People’s motivations ranged from the mundane (”I was bored”) to the spiritual (”I wanted to feel closer to God”) and from the altruistic (”I wanted the person to feel good about himself/herself”) to the manipulative (”I wanted to get a promotion”).
Some said they had sex to feel powerful, others to debase themselves. Some wanted to impress their friends, others to harm their enemies (”I wanted to break up a rival’s relationship”).
Physical reasons such as to reduce stress (”It seemed like good exercise”), feel pleasure (”It’s exciting”), improve or expand experiences (”I was curious about sex”), and the physical desirability of their partner (”The person was a good dancer”).
Goal-based reasons, including utilitarian or practical considerations (”I wanted to have a baby”), social status (”I wanted to be popular”) and revenge (”I wanted to give someone else a sexually transmitted disease”).
Emotional reasons such as love and commitment (”I wanted to feel connected”) and expression (”I wanted to say ‘thank you’”).
Insecurity-based reasons, including self-esteem (”I wanted the attention”), a feeling of duty or pressure (”My partner kept insisting”) and to guard a mate (”I wanted to keep my partner from straying”).
So again I ask you,why do you have sex?

Top 10 Worst Engraved iPod Messages

2008-12-14T01:50:00.005-07:00

1 - The Dramatic Ending

This year why not let iPod be the bearer of bad news for that someone special in your life? Help soften the blow with an engraved message that will release you from any guilt with this classic gift that keeps on giving. Use a cheap 2GB iPod Shuffle to send your little gold digger a thoughtful message. Encourage that emotional over eater in your life to consider a gym membership or rock your future baby Daddy's world with a "keepin' it real" unexpected announcement.

There's really no better way to send your boss an appropriate holiday wish than with a Secret Santa iPod gift engraved just for him. One of the most important messages you'll ever send is the one etched on an iPod. Why not make it a memory they'll never forget and let iPod do the talking.

We present our "Top 10 Worst Engraved iPod Messages" voted on by our spiteful panel of hack judges. Send us your own iPod messages and we'll post them on Christmas Day.

2 - The Gold Digger

3 - The Emotional Over Eater

4 - The Threat of Zune (when giving a cheaper iPod)

5 - The Stark Reality

6 - The Shocking Stocking Stuffer

7 - The Baby Daddy Announcement

8 - The Lethal Ninja Attack

9 - The Painfully Obvious Hint

10 - The Secret Santa Gift

Krink’s team-up with Kidrobot on a Krink signature mailbox

2008-12-13T13:31:00.003-07:00

Further looks have surfaced regarding artist Krink’s team-up with Kidrobot on a Krink signature mailbox. Replicated to scale, the mailbox features Krink’s trademark drip styles. The toy will be released on December 18th both online and at Kidrobot flagship stores and limited to 500 pieces.

Benny Gold's

2008-12-13T13:27:00.001-07:00

One of our industries most prolific and visible designers, Benny Gold’s work is now readily available in the form of protective MusicSkins. Two styles are available, the “Argyle” and the “Trusted” which are applied over a number of different functions. From the conventional forms such as iPods and cellphones comes new applications to things such as Guitar Hero and Rockband controllers. The items are available now at MusicSkins.com with a 20% discount upon using the “HOLIDAY” promo code.

R.I.P Chewy

2008-12-13T13:17:00.000-07:00

Andy Samberg Debuts First Man-tastic Music Video "Jizz In My Pants"

2008-12-09T19:47:00.000-07:00

Jay-Z x Fela Kuti - “Nigerian Gangster” (download)

2008-12-07T23:22:00.001-07:00

Chicago-based producer Mike Love mashed up two of the illest artists of all time, Fela Kuti and Shawn Carter, for this fresh, upbeat remix of American Gangster. Click the cover to download the whole thing, or stream “Roc Boys” from the link below. Naija standup!

download Nigerian Gangster

Adding an addition to the blog........

2008-12-07T03:32:00.000-07:00

To all my fans out there in The Intra-net world....its now time to add a new section to the Thatiphoneguy Blog................

"hottie of the week"..........hahah....ya i know.....first up....My personal Fav.....

Megan Fox

we all should embrace technology…regardless of our circumstances!!!

2008-12-06T20:01:00.001-07:00

This picture invokes many unanswered questions…don’t you think???!!!

adidas Originals - “The Game”..........Pretty Good....haha

2008-12-06T19:47:00.001-07:00

S.I.A she is amazing and her voice......ugh.......gives me the chills....

2008-12-06T19:19:00.001-07:00

Obama Crushes ZuneGate Rumor With His iPod.....ok...im starting to like this Guy

2008-12-06T17:37:00.000-07:00

The Obama camp dealt a crushing blow to a hopeful community of Zune goons on Thursday when a spokesman for the president-elect put a scandalous rumor to death. “Not true, the President-elect uses an iPod,” he said. That one statement confirmed what every Machead already knew, there's no way Barack Obama deliberately owns a Zune media player.

The wild rumor, quickly coined as 'ZuneGate', was launched on December 2nd when Philadelphia writer, Neal Santos posted a story recounting his routine morning workout that unexpectedly included President-elect Barack Obama on an adjacent treadmill.

"He hopped on the machine next to me and broke a mean sweat while reading a copy of USA Today and listening to his Zune." Santos said in his report.

Overly zealous Zune zombies immediately began to jump on the story, celebrating the news like Tom Cruise on Oprah's couch. One user wrote on a Zunerama message board; “Look at what President Reagan did to the sales of jelly beans! This is great news!” “This is probably the best endorsement Zune could’ve gotten… for free,” another poster said.

On December 3rd Neil Santos sparked instant controversy after posting an awkward correction to his claims about Obama using a Zune. At that moment 'Zunegate' was officially born. Judge for yourself.

"I want to correct what I said yesterday about Obama using a Zune. I claimed that it was his Zune. I don't know for sure that it was his. It could belong to one of the many Secret Service dudes that were at the gym, Michelle, or even one of his daughters." said Santos. Source: WSJ

By the afternoon of December 4th, the Wall Street Journal reported a statement made by an Obama spokesman confirming that the President-elect is a committed iPod user. A brief moment of hope and adulation gripped by a gaggle of drooling Zune goons was instantly ripped from their hands by a shocking dose of iPod reality. The President-elect had been properly exonerated.

I would expect its gonna take some time for the Zune scene faithful to fully recover and come out of deep denial over the loss of their mistaken spokesmodel. It must have been incredibly difficult for any Zuneiac to ignore the hype of an Obama Zune rumor. It was one change I could not believe in.

How to Fix the Ducking iPhone Puritanism

2008-12-06T17:04:00.000-07:00

At ducking last, there's a ducking way to fix the ducking profanity auto-correction problem in the iPhone. As you probably know, for some strange reason, the iPhone won't really learn swear words. Fortunately, there's a solution.

If you have the iPhone 2.2 operating system, you can turn off the auto-correction entirely. But that will make things ducking inconvenient, though. The auto-correction in the iPhone is what makes the touchscreen usable and fast when it's time to write an email or SMS.

Fortunately, TJ Luoma has had a great idea to fix it: You only need to load your favorite swear words as contacts. Remember to put them all in lowercase, and every time you write duck or ducking or motherduckers, the iPhone will not try to correct them.

Holy fuck, it works.

The Votes Are In: BlackBerry Storm Sucks

2008-12-05T12:15:00.000-07:00

Though Verizon says the Storm is its fastest selling handset yet, the touchscreen phone is also generating more negative buzz than any BlackBerry before.

Consumers and journalists are beating the Storm to a bloody pulp, with very few defending Research In Motion's response to the popular iPhone.

The most vicious review on the Storm comes from New York Times columnist David Pogue. He ripped the Storm to oblivion last week, calling it the "BlackBerry Dud." And on Thursday he published some reader responses that couldn't agree with him more.

"Having tried the Storm on two different days to make sure it was really as bad as it seemed the first time, I too find it unbelievable that these are for sale," a reader wrote to Pogue. "Verizon should just box all these Storms up and send them to Toys R Us, who can sell them in the Brainteaser section, right next to the Rubik's Cubes."

Verizon and RIM unleashed the Storm on Nov. 21. Sporting a 4-inch touchscreen, the handset is Verizon's attempt to compete with Apple's phenomenally successful iPhone. The resonating complaints about the Storm suggest the handset is not going to pose a threat to Steve Jobs' revolutionary phone.

Wired.com's Danny Dumas wasn't too pleased with the Storm, either: His major complaint was the operating system is a piece of garbage that doesn't do justice to "a piece of hardware this gorgeous."

And a quick Twitter search doesn't display much love for the Storm.

"Coworker just got a new Blackberry Storm," tweets Jeff Casemier. "It is a wonky P.O.S. Just F.Y.I."

The complaints are likely only to get worse and more widespread: The phone's only two weeks old, and Verizon says the Storm is selling as fast as bacon-wrapped hot dogs outside a bar.

We're eager to hear what Gadget Lab readers have to say. Any of you out there with a Storm? How's it treating you? Let us know in the comments below.

Dr. Dre-approved Monster Beats in-ear headphones roll deep for $150

2008-12-03T12:34:00.000-07:00

Seriously, we feel a little more street just by lookin' at these things. The followup to the smashing over-the-head Beats headphones are here, and yes, they deliver sound so big, you'll think you've got speakers in your ears (Dre's words, not ours). They also feature what's touted as the planet's first "tangle-free earphone cable," in-ear noise isolation and a trio of cone tips to ensure the most comfortable fit for every gangster's ear. Get your "ding ding dong... ring-gading ding ding dong" on in one to two weeks for $149.95. Holla.

Vans Black Leather Pack.....shit is tight!!!

2008-12-03T12:09:00.000-07:00

NIXON 2008 WINTER HEADPHONES COLLECTION

2008-12-03T12:04:00.001-07:00

Launching this month, the Southern California watchmakers will release a collection of premium headphones including three models featuring stainless steel exteriors, durable nylon, and custom molded foam.

The Master Blaster (an over-ear studio quality headphone), The Nomadic (an on-ear travel headphone) and The Wire (an in-ear headphone) were all built from the ground up after two years of research and design, with retail price points between $40-$200 USD.

Let's Play Dress Up!: Officially Licensed Gears Of War Armor Suits And Assault Rifles...I WANT THIS NOW!!

2008-12-03T11:38:00.001-07:00

This is an officially licensed Gears of War armor suit and Lancer assault rifle. They're made by Nightmare Armor Studios and probably cost a pretty penny. I couldn't actually find the price for the armor, but the Lancer alone will set you back 950 bones of your enemies. However, if you're poor, you can always make your own suit out of cardboard. Because that's what The Superficial Writer did. And I've gotta admit: the Locust Horde is gonna rape his ass.

Hit the jump for several more of the wickedness.

The REK Bookcase Grows to Accommodate Your Collection

2008-12-03T11:13:00.000-07:00

Like the Platzhalter bookshelf I discussed yesterday, the REK features an ingenious design that is both visually interesting and practical for those who accumulate a lot of books.

Instead of splitting down the middle like the Platzhalter, the REK expands and collapses like an accordion to eliminate negative space on the shelf. As you book collection grows, the shelves can be pulled apart in a configuration of your choosing. To be honest, I love the design—but if you have ever tried to move even a small bookshelf you know that trying to alter something this large when it is laden with books would probably be more trouble that it is worth. [Dezeen]

What do you see??

2008-11-30T18:19:00.000-07:00

In the black you can read the word “GOOD”. But again the word “EVIL” appears in white letters inside each black letter.

So again…what is it that you see?

Nov 27 2008 Bruce Lee Plays Ping Pongs With Nunchucks ....This is bonified badass!!!

2008-11-30T18:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Thanks Giving........don't drink and Drive!!!!

2008-11-27T20:21:00.001-07:00

The Soundwave Wedding Ring Puts “I Do” On Your Finger… Literally & Figuratively.

2008-11-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

Japanese artist, curator and designer of conceptual jewelry, Sakurako Shimizu has created a intuitive method for spouses to remember their special day forever. Entitled the Waveform Series, Sakurako laser cuts shapes of the waveform/sound bite of your choice using sound editing software. Definitely a different take on an extremely old concept..

Photo of the Day: You got any funny captions?????

2008-11-24T16:09:00.001-07:00

Umbuster Brass Knuckle Umbrella Now For Sale

2008-11-24T16:04:00.000-07:00

The internet design concept phenomenon known as the Umbuster has finally jumped out of that nightmare you have about an old man beating you to a pulp in the street into cold, hard reality. That's right—you can start using this knuckle-dusting umbrella to bust up rainclouds and jawbones right now for the equivalent of $287 (assuming that it is legal to own in your area that is).

Addict x Rogue Status Reversible Jacket!!!!!!!Let the snowboarding Fashion Begin!!!!

2008-11-22T20:21:00.001-07:00

Limited to only 100 pieces, Addict continue their allegiance with Rogue Status on a reversible methodzip two-tone jacket. The piece pops off with the Rogue Status trademark Gun Show print in an o.g. white and black color print. Addict will be hosting a launch party on November 28th, 2008 at their Earlham St. location, or the special hook-up.

Air Jordan 1 High Strap Collection......I NEED SHOES!!!!

2008-11-22T20:16:00.000-07:00

With the slew of re-issued Jordan releases of the past few years, its refreshing to see the Jordan camp stay true in a sense to the originals. Boasting three different colorways, the Jordan 1 High Strap pack features three different color schemes with leather and canvas uppers including the iconic Chicago Bulls black/red joints. The collection is scheduled to release tomorrow November 22nd at Jordan accounts including Proper.

Um.....i see music like this ....

2008-11-22T20:07:00.001-07:00

Squarepusher - Planet Gear from Warp Records on Vimeo.

Turn an Old iPod Into a Cigarette Holder to Look Cool, Get Cancer

2008-11-22T19:52:00.001-07:00

If you have an old, dead iPod kicking around and are also looking for a way to disguise your disgusting cigarette addiction, here's a nice way to kill two birds with one stone: hide your cigarettes in your iPod! It's a pretty straightforward operation, involving getting rid of the guts in your iPod and then filling said iPod with cigarettes. A better DIY project? Quit smoking. Just saying.

I know i know...im strugglin....but this is funny if you are rocking an Iphone...hahah latest update 2.2

2008-11-22T19:49:00.001-07:00

This was a review on Gizmodo....hilarious.......

"Preference to turn auto-correction on and off: This is a welcome addition for me, because quite frankly, no matter what Jason says, my iPhone corrects fuck with duck every single time. So duck auto-correction for a little while. I'm going to ducking see if it affects my ducking speed or not"

This is by far the worst commercial i've seen!!!!! WTF ZUNE??

2008-11-20T02:52:00.000-07:00

This is hilarious....

2008-11-17T22:56:00.000-07:00

Sector Compass Torch Watch For Transmitting Messages in Morse Code

2008-11-17T14:02:00.000-07:00

With all of the communication technology we have at our disposal today, good old fashioned Morse code is all but forgotten. However, I can see it making a comeback in a big way if these "Sector Compass Torch" watches take off. A small flashlight is embedded into the side of the watch and can be used to deliver messages along with the complete chart of international Morse code that is printed on the face. Unfortunately, the watch is a Japan-only release (and it is expensive at $620 to boot), so I'm afraid we will have to continue to transmit our •—•• — — — •—••'s via text messages for now. [Eikowatch via Crunchgear]

Steve nash is hilarious....

2008-11-17T13:52:00.000-07:00

Toshiba Timesculpture.....thats just bananas!!!

2008-11-15T02:59:00.000-07:00

Puma 60th Anniversary Collection

2008-11-15T02:52:00.000-07:00

To celebrate it’s 60th anniversary, Puma has taken two of its iconic lifestyle staples for a special release. The 1968 created Roma and the Clyde are both front runners for the initial release. Aside from the bold red suede Clyde, the three other models are simple in their styles with predominate uses of black and white. Check your local Puma dealer for availability.

IF YOU WANT 2 HAVE YOUR ASS KISSED!!!!

2008-11-13T17:23:00.001-07:00

Flud 2008 Fall/Winter Collection

2008-11-12T19:34:00.000-07:00

Will Verizon stop blue ballling me please!!!

2008-11-10T14:26:00.001-07:00

Hiranao Tsuboi Minimalist LED Watch is, Sadly, Just a Concept

2008-11-10T01:45:00.000-07:00

There's minimalism, and then there's this LED concept watch from Hiranao Tsuboi at design firm 100%. The LED lights forgo the need for a watch face by being interwoven with the links on the wristband. The look is sleek, and unlike many concept timepieces these days, I can actually tell the time. [Design Boom]

New Kanye West - Heartless (ViDEO)

2008-11-07T19:33:00.001-07:00

Stylin' And Profilin' (And Kicking Myself In The Nuts For Writing That) With A Mario Hoodie...my homie JC is gonna love this!!1

2008-11-07T19:21:00.001-07:00

Looking for a sweet new hoodie to rock this fall? How about a Super Mario inspired joint? The MarioFlauge hoodie is currently available for pre-order and will set you back 65 pieces of eight. It's jam packed with enough golden coins, warp pipes, and phallic mountains for even the most discriminating hoodier. And speaking of which: Geekologie hoodies.

Product Page

Thanks to Dan, who agrees to wear this hoody if you dress up like Princess Peach.

BlackBerry Storm Priced at $200, Delay Caused by Software

2008-11-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

According to the deep throats at Verizon, we will have to wait a little bit longer to buy the BlackBerry Storm. The original November 14 launch date has been delayed as we'd heard because of a "software glitch." It also looks like it's now headed on direct collision course against the iPhone, specially for businesses: "The price will be no more than $89.99 for companies," with a 2 year contract. Seems like Research In Motion and Verizon are feeling the heat as the iPhone keeps pushing up in the enterprise. But how much would it be for the rest of us and what is the "final" release date?

It will be available for $199.99 with a two year contract. For companies the price will be no greater than $89.99, also with a 2 year contract.

Im into Nixon right now......this is how i vent. ..hahah

2008-11-03T17:58:00.000-07:00

All i want for Christmas.....

2008-11-03T17:51:00.000-07:00

This past weekend, South African surfer Royden Bryson claimed victory at the Nixon WTA in Mundaka, Euskadi, for getting the longest tube. The first South African to win a WTA title, Bryson snagged a 3.14 second barrel during heat 13 of round two. Despite the less than stellar conditions, there was a burst of activity during the second round with Jordy Smith and Fred Patacchia following closely behind Bryson with tubes at 3.12 and 3.09 seconds, respectively.

"Mundaka came through for us again this year with some small tubes which created some fierce competition," explains Nixon Europe's Director of Marketing, Henning Erlandsen. "After the burst of rides that made the leaderboard late in round two, we were stoked to see Royden come out on top."

Bryson joins the ranks of this year's WTA winners Ryan Hipwood (AUS) for riding the heaviest wave in May at Teahupoo and Taylor Knox (USA) for achieving the highest heat score at J-Bay. The WTA will reconvene on the North Shore of Oahu next month where the final prize for the year will be awarded to the overall Triple Crown winner.

Video content of each of the WTA stops and winners, including the top four contenders for the Mundaka event, are available to view on billabongpro.com.

Now in its second year, the Nixon WTA is a winner-take-all event, which awards a custom, limited edition Nixon timepiece at four different stops along the ASP World Tour. Each of the custom Nixon 51-30 tide watches feature a gunmetal finish, a custom-engraved WTA case back, and diamond baguette indices alternating with hand applied flags representing each of the four contest regions. These four one-of-a-kind timepieces are each valued at over $10,000 USD.