Kid Cudi – A Converse Short Film

CNN Talks Education With Pharrell

CNN's Steve Perry talks to Pharrell Williams about the importance of restructuring our educational system. Pharrell is working on opening his own school for our youth. "Wealth is of the heart and the mind; not of the pocket," says Williams. "The tools are in school."

Kanye, Lupe, and Common Give Free Kids Show

This event was put on by the Kanye West Foundation for students at the Farragut Career Academy in Chicago. The concert was the result of a contest for good attendance and grades. Congrats to Farragut Career Academy and Good Job to Chicago's finest emcees for putting this on. Keep promoting PEACE!

Ferrari 612 GTO Concept Design

 The Angry Car Designer, Sasha Selipanov, of Germany, decided to design his idea of what the Ferarri 612 GTO should look like. Autoblog.com called it, "a mix between the Aston Martin One-77 and the Ferrari 458 Italia, with a few elements from the original 250 GTO thrown in there for good measure." Hit the jump to see the black and silver concepts.

 

Source: Autoblog

Lamborghini Navarra concept

Adam Denning - an American designer with Lockheed Martin has taken the company's "current sharp-edged language one step further by blending it with organic shapes inspired by classical Renaissance sculpture." According to Autoblog.com "The Navarro's packaging is a touch shorter than the Murcielago's but rides on a slightly longer wheelbase, envisioned to be built largely out of carbon fiber." Hit the jump for more pics.

Source: Autoblog

Janelle Monáe COVERS 944

I love the equestrian style in this one! She did an interview with Q-Deezy where she comments on her style and what she would do if she wasn't doing music. That tie is sick too! #PEACE
Hit the jump for interview.

Surveillance 2010 by Will Varner

I really like the concept behind this. This is a very conversational piece that is bound to spark some political debates.

Peaceful Quote of the Week

"The peace of heaven is theirs that lift their swords, in such a just and charitable war."- William Shakespeare

BMW Mini Releasing Even Smaller Car

BMW is set to create a concept car similar to the "Smart Car." This concept will be made for city streets and is sad to be smaller than the current mini. BMW has been quoted saying that small city cars are not profitable, but according to Autoblog, "Part of the impetus for the reversal is BMW's backing of a three-cylinder engine." Smaller Car + Less Gas= Peace

Source: Autoblog

Tom's Introduces New Line of Wedges

Nice design, great cause, and great price! I'm expecting a lot of fashionable women to be rocking these soon. Tom's continues to bring Peace on shoe at a time by donating a pair for each pair sold. For more info go to Toms.com.

Here is an interview that Blake Mycoskie, Founder of Tom's,  did on ABC explaining what inspired the brand:

World Bank Tells Haiti to Keep $36 Million

According to HipHopWired.com The World Bank has canceled Haiti's $36 million debt. The announcement was made Friday. The World Bank states that, "the country could use the money for reconstruction efforts after January's earthquake."
 For more info Click Here:  http://tinyurl.com/38cc45c

Source: Hip Hop Wired

Diddy Opens "Green" Sean John Store

Even Diddy is spreading Peace by being environmentally conscious. This new Sean John location is made completely out of recycled wood and metal. "Sean John is reusing many of the same fixtures that were used in the first Miami pop up store, all composed of the packaging materials that transported goods to Los Angeles, eliminating all shipping waste," says Diddy.


Sean John's Shop Future Pop Up Shop Re-Cap Video from Byron Kirkland on Vimeo.

Behind the Scenes w/ Studio 8

Here is a BTS look at Studio 8's video shoot with SIMP, Q-San and Flux. The Beat Studies family always puts out quality work!


Behind the Scene of "Don't Mean a Thing" Music Video from Studio 8 on Vimeo.

Michelle Obama Launches "Let's Move"

Following the launch of her "Let's Move" campaign, Mrs. Obama urged a group of 8- to 10-year-olds to excercise and become more physically active. She even lead by example doing stretches, squats, lunges, planks and running various obstacle courses. "The whole important word in 'Let's Move' is 'move,' right?" said the First Lady.

Spreading Peace through health!!!



Source: GNN

NYC Getting New Taxi?

The "UniCab" may be what's in store for the future of NY travel. "It features seating for four passengers, an automated ramp for those with disabilities, an infotainment center that displays intended routes and attractions along the way and outward sight lines that allow all of the passengers to get a great view of the glorious city of New York," says the Autoblog staff.

Source: Autoblog

iPad + Velcro= ???

Here is a video exploring the possibilities of coupling an iPad with a roll of velcro.


iPad + Velcro from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.

Source: F.M. Phenomenal

The Secret to Living to be 100

Dan Buettner has visited four spots on the globe where people live into their 90s and 100s and outlines how they add years of good life in his new book, "The Blue Zones."
The answer, Buettner says, includes smaller food portions, an active lifestyle and moderate drinking.



Source: Associated Press