NYE

• Cardiff heads looking for something to do this NYE should check out either Bass Invaders 2 at the Student's Union; otherwise catch Jazz from Drooghi DJing at Journeys

• After my derisory comments about fingerboarders the other day, I picked up a copy of Arkitip 0024 and spent all day playing with the Supreme fingerboard. Just goes to show.
• RiftTrooper has done an interview with Michael Hernandez - designer of the Nike Zoom Air Angus. I need to line up something similar with the designer of the Nike Zoom Air FC and Gino Iannucci. Dream on...
• On a Nike SB tip, Focus have the Twill army-style caps in stock.
• Merry Christmas.

• The Beastles
• The guys at Cocaine Blunts know their stuff. Who says US College radio is dead?

• At least they're getting some fresh air

• Drooghi have just received a shipment of JB Classics(retailing for £100) AND are offering 25% off selected lines in store. No indication whether this will spread to their website, but I wouldn't be surprised.
• From Cardiff Underground: Launch party for MONEYSHOT's Dischandler mix CD at Off The Shelf, BSB, Windsor Place, this FRI 17 DEC. It's dope.
• And Cardiff heads: don't forget to go to 'Gezelig' at Capsule Gallery tomorrow night.

• Supreme's Alex Corporan earns a few brownie points
• Shoeshimi is a new UK-based online trainer retailer. There are some very exciting times ahead.
• Orchard Street have unveiled this rather odd video to commemorate their second Dunk.

• What's better than a blog that consists entirely of links? A blog that links to someone else's links page
• A useful guide to Electronic Music
• The Art of Michael Lau
• Focus, Exit, Flatspot and Pointsevenfive all have the new Nike SB t-shirts for sale online
• Everyone seems to be in hysterics about The Hundreds feature on Corgishoes. I don't see the big deal myself. I much prefered the feature on Jupiter

And for shits and giggles, here's a picture of Jason Dill with a mullhawk.

• Looks like 50:50 is getting in on the online skateshop game, again.
• Stupidvideos.com
• Hiero heads: Casual interview

• My eBay BIN listings have started.

• It's Buy It Now Free Listing Day on eBay this Friday. Expect to see a few things from my good self.
• Sean Carter, CEO

• Cardiff heads should check out Gezelig at Capsule on December 18th.

(Click here for directions to Capsule)

• Cardiff Underground
• This auction is either very optimistic, or very stupid. I haven't quite decided yet.
• I will have to go to the H.R. Giger bar when I'm back in Switzerland to make up for the disappointment of AvP.
• Friday is funny video day: Gunther
• Kitchener Bern

• I saw Garden State last night. It was a decent film, although the ending was rather silly.
• Freshness mag feature on DPM Terms. Note the typos.
• I never knew that the theme to The O.C. was sung by Jason Schwartmann's old band Phantom Planet.
• Sticker Nation comp winners are up. I must have missed that one.

• Another eBay seller worth perusing.
• Drooghi on BGHD
• Oner Cardiff
• I saw The Coporation. It was a flawed rehash of the same, tired points.

• Only a few hours left for my eBay goodies.

• My pre-Christmas bargains.
• Ace lace.
• I don't know what this is, but its making me feel edgy.
• Looks like someone needs some cash (bottom story).
• Result!

• Hanon has another special offer. 30% off all Nike footwear, using the code "sneakerdeal" in the checkout. TODAY ONLY.
• Christmas is not far away now and everyone knows that books make sizeable stocking fillers. Sneakers: Size Isn't Everything, DPM - Disruptive Pattern Material, or Futura are all suitable candidates for your coffee table. If books ain't your steez, then slam The Work of Director Spike Jonze in your DVD player. It works for me.
• Free European flights until 30 September 2005.
• Free online SMS. UK only I'm afraid.
• 2 films that I will hopefully have seen by the end of next week: Interstellar 555 and The Corporation.

Morning!

• Another Unkle archive?! Sure, why not? Audio, video and torrents.
• The World's largest digital panoramic photo. The explanation.
• Anyone looking for a new coat should check Hanon. 25% of all outerwear. TODAY ONLY.
• How does online real time target shooting sound? Bananas!

• Brawl at the Palace. Absolutely diabolical.
• Apparently, these are one of the 10 most dangerous toys on sale this Christmas. They look great fun, though. And what sort of person would prevent a young child from having fun in the name of safety?
• Bluegrass Radiohead.
• A cracking archive of Unkle videos. I've never understood why so many people think James Lavelle is a wanker.
• I'm hoping that reading Hiroshi Fujiwara's blog will provide me with an deep insight into empire building. I may need to spend a little time learning Japanese first. (Thanks)
• Having just watched Dave Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure, I've spent the evening Googlewhacking. Success! And another.

• Looking for a creative outlet to distract you from the boring inanity of your life? Salomon snowboards are running a board graphic design contest.
• Ever wondered what people are really saying to you by email? Find out here.
• Do you find brushing your teeth a tiresome task? Swap beer for water!
• Socrates set for Garforth debut.
• Today's post was brought to you with the aid of dictionary.com

• In a blatent piece of shameless self-promotion, here are my current eBay auctions.
• President Schwarzeneggar?
• Fancy going for a stroll? Serious commitment.
• This is a fantastic effect achieved through Photoshop.
• Futurism is the new nostalgia. Keep up with the use of these futuristic fonts.
• I've been waiting a minute for a new Spike Jonze video. No more waiting.

• Rap video time:

Something old. Something new. Something old & new.

• BGHD has covered The Hideout's refurbishment.
• epicly laterd
• In the end, Casino retailed the Hufs for £110. Better, but not ideal. I thought the whole point of an increased number of SB accounts was to end the days of £150 Dunks...

• Two eBay items to start off with. 1. Cheap UK Stussy stockist 2. Don't forget that it's Penny Gallery Day this Wednesday.
• AvMvP
• Ever get the feeling? Everyone else has had more sex than me.
• And for all you dateless wonders, Japanese women seeking UK mates.
• The sound of my blog. Click here to test your own site.

• The normally faultless Casino skate shop has shocked and stunned many with their plans to sell the Huf Dunk SB at £150. While this is typical behavior for the London-based SB accounts, I've always viewed Casino as one of the good guys. I've no intention of buying the Hufs, but I hope this isn't the first step in a downward path for all UK SB accounts. More here.
• Better news is that Focus has had a new delivery of Gino FCs in a FSR. Show your thanks by signing the petition for a skatepark to be built in Edinburgh.
• 10x10.
• Top Ten Digital Photography tips is a very useful resource. Especially if you enjoy posting pictures of your trainers in the interweb.
• What Barry says.
• DJ Premier and Guru (or Gangstarr as they're better known) have been popping up separately all over the UK this past month. Check Premo in Bristol on November 30th.
• Hanon shop have taken a novel approach to selling the DPMMHIxNike Terms. Not sure if I agree with what they're doing, but as the saying goes, you can't please all the people all of the time.
• Beams Huarache Lights in JD Sports? Don't mind if I do!

• Could the US Presidential result be explained by the market for porn?
• Farrell not stirred by Bond role.
• If you have a Threadless account, would you be so kind as to vote for Dog Thomson?
• Cardiff residents: have you seen them?

• It's the 35th Anniversary of the adidas Superstar (shelltoe to the unitiated) this year. There's a gang of special editions and collaborations. My personal favourite is the NBHD x adidas.

(Photo courtesy of Concept Shop)

• Triads - online retailer.
• I've spent the day putting the final touchs to my entry for the StickerNation competition - less than a week to go.
• We clothing is compiling one hell of a skate team.
• Pro Custom SB action: The Reese Forbes/Hunter Dunk has dropped at Exit and Focus; the Chet Childress FC has dropped at Casino.

• Brosnan is out. Who's next?

• Are you on the lookout for cheap graphic design tees in time for Christmas? Check out Threadless.
• Skateboarding Sucks! is back online.
• This is a truly dope skate video from Finland. Worth watching for the soundtrack alone.
• Those of you still looking for GTA:SA should check here for a list of the cheapest stockists. UK only.
• Looks like those signed Gino FC samples are going to change hands again.
• Trainer Spotter are making some outrageously good windrunner jackets. This is a personal favourite:

I'm not sure what to make of it all

Busy day today and I'm glued to the US election coverage.

• Offbeat has made me a James Bond cartoon.

Expect to see more of his quality work very soon.

• In return, Offbeat's Trisect crew have a night coming up in Leicester. Be there, or be elsewhere.

• 1&1 are offering free .info domains for one year. Could this mean teejayess.info is on the horizon?
• Amen have had a big delivery of PAM goodies (tees, jackets, caps, wallets, sweats and hoodys) and the Nike List tee in black/white. Pop in for a look and ask Glen how he got on in his golf tourney today.

• Oxford Street tries to bring back glamour. I must have missed the announcement that Wayne and Coleen consitute a glamourous couple.
• I caught the 2004 Hip Hop Honours on MTV last night. One part entertaining, one part cringeworthy and wholly confusing.
• The Thunderball Obsessional. Personally, Timothy Dalton was my favourite Bond, but you can't deny the quality of the Connery-era films.
• I'm not entirely sure what this is about, but I'm very envious of the talent involved. And full marks for the hard work and commitment.
• Barney Shakur.

• Sal Barbier shows what the Zoopreme t-shirt is really for. And it ain't eBay.
• Times are tough, even in Legoland.
• James Bond was a birdwatcher. Lidderely.
• The Addict x Vans have released in their online shop.

• I was reminded about megabus.com yesterday. Very useful if you want to travel around the UK on the cheap, as most fares are £1 each way. You will need to be an early riser and not averse to sitting on a double-decker bus for hours at a time.

It's Friday, it's not quite the weekend but it's so close you can smell it.

Here's two Lemmings games to help pass the time.

• OG Lemmings (plays music, so turn down your speakers if you're at work)
• Smartlings (like Lemmings, but Smart®er...)

• Akira the Don's The Drinking Song is very funny. But you already know that. Click here for the video. All together now, "Go home, take a piddle in the middle of your abode..."
• Everyone knows that graffiti is cool. However, getting arrested isn't cool. Thank God for the Graffiti Creator.
• Fans of student radio should check out Xpress Radio, Cardiff University's student radio station. Those of you in Cardiff should tune into 107.2FM from next Monday, for the two-week-long FM broadcast. If you're lucky, you'll be able to hear me guesting on one of my friends' shows. I'm not officially trained as an Xpress Radio broadcaster and so am often liable to swear on air.
• Gareth, you may want some of these the next time you try to sneak into Bar Risa in trainers. I don't know if they're vomit-proof though.
• Have you seen The Falling Man?

• Drooghi have put their Hundreds stock on their site today. Tees are £30 and sweats are £65. Fast or last with this lot, as there is only a limited amount.
• Beams have a very interesting collection of tees.
• On a personal note, I'm still looking for this Supreme x Ramellzee cap. If anyone knows where I can get hold of one, please get in touch.
  
• Sneakers; fresh Still Life is an exhibition of trainer related artwork taking place in Rotterdam from November 17th to December 5th. Participating artists include Dave White and The London Police. A copy of the press release.
• Office has the Harris Tweed New Balance 576 in at £70. Support a traditional British industry and get some tidy trainers in the process.

• John Peel RIP

• Amen Bristol have updated their site. It's still a splash page, but it now contains a lovely photo of the shop front. More soon...
• I'm not a big fan of cats, so a video showing what happens when you stick tape to a cat's back is bound to make me laugh.
• Does anybody else think it's quite weird that they make Lily of the valley air freshener?
• Geto Boys are back and they're repping The Hundreds.
• Blueprint skateboards have completely revamped their site. Plenty of pics of tricks on there.

• Charity news: If you register with Club Olay, they will donate 50p to Breast Cancer Care. Join now.
• I saw Fingathing at Cardiff Barfly last night. They're a quality act, making some really interesting music. I now have to write a review for them that I hope will include the sentence "Bass so low it will find anybody's Brown Note." You can't ask for much more than that.
• eBay action: anyone looking for cheap electronic accessories should check out Cofy Store. They come with my highest recommendation.
• A Fanboy James Bond film that features a bad guy called Mr Walken? You know it makes sense.
• A brief history of Bond games.
• Just as The Donald's British screen time comes to an end, Alan Sugar is heading up The Apprentice UK. It'll be interesting to see if he receives the same level of grovelling sycophancy from the contestants. The lack of a decent comb-over may be this show's downfall.

• First mention today goes to the staff at JD Sports in Croydon. I've been looking to get another pair of Wildwoods and who can argue with these prices? (Thanks to Assault for the photo).
• More GTA SA action. Nothing to do with me, I swear.
• The New Balance MT580 Mad Hectic x Stussys are a favourite of mine. However, as with every other high profile trainer, fakes do exist. Here's a guide to detecting varients.
• Are you finding that your GMail account is in the single figure percentage, but your hard drive is full to the brim? Use GMail as an extra drive.
• Pointless eBay auction of the day: empty Nike SB boxes.

New shit!!!

• Gino FCs dropped today at all UK SB accounts, along with the P-Rod Delta Forces and Shimizu Dunks. No word on which shops are getting what SB clothing, but personally, I'm after a Gino tee.
• Feeling creative? The Skateboard Mag is running The Chocolate short story and tall-tales writing contest. Got to be worth a punt, simply for the quality prizes.
• Is Nike capable of saving the tweed industry? The BBC's Money Programme investigates tonight.
• Because we all love free stuff. Free Original Source shower gel; Free Head & Shoulders; Free jelly beans; Free tea or coffee from Betty & Taylors; Free King of Shaves shaving gel; Free address labels for all your package needs.
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is nearly here. Here are a few things to help the last few days pass that little bit faster. GTA SA final trailer; Free download of GTA 1. And for those of you without a PS2: PS2 emulator

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Week one, day one.

• It's the power of music. A crazy Dutch guy runs around town in time to a song with a bizarre title: Shitty bum
• Swiss streetwear. Sounds like an oxymoron, but works well in practise. Check out the purple co.jp Vandals in the collection pictures: +41
• James Bond Goofs and Nitpicks Guide? Blasphemy!
• Roni Size is ending his tour in Cardiff on Thursday night. I'll be there, dancing badly and sweating.
• Some people can be so cruel

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