Or: "He's Dead, Jim."
(If you don't know that reference or the one in the title, you'd better skip this post)
I've noticed that this fun compilation of one of Doctor McCoy (aka Bones) most famous catch phrases from the original Star Trek TV series,"He's Dead, Jim" is making the internet rounds. This, of course, led me to look for a compilation of his other most famous catchphrase... "Jim, I'm a Doctor, not a (insert profession or object here)".
Lest you think I made an error...the quote is NOT "Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor not a..." as has often been misquoted, because Bones never swore on the actual show.
Given that I'm a blogger, it's clear I'm not hiding my ubergoober-ness from anyone anymore. So, I guess it's safe for me to come out of the campy sci-fi closet. By now you've figured out that I'm a star trek fan. NO, not a trekkie or trekker, (however, admittedly I did attend one star trek convention years ago ...but only as the date of a journalist for E!) just a fan of the original series.
Below is a video montage of scenes from the original gene roddenberry star trek series (which, by the way...only ran for three years) in which the ship's doctor, Bones, makes his daily declaration to Captain Kirk about the demise of either a unknown ensign crew member or alien.
And, for the rest of those fans, fanatics, trekkers, trekkies, I happily found a compilation of his other most often uttered phrase, but it dosn't include all of them- it's kind of a mini version. But it does include my personal favorite from the episode guest starring Julie Newmar in which he claims' I'm a Doctor, Not An Escalator":
via videosift.com
Wikipedia info for you:
Leonard H. McCoy (nicknamed "Bones"), played by DeForest Kelley, is the Doctor character in the original Star Trek series, and the first six Star Trek films. The character does not appear in the two pilots for the series, "The Cage" and "Where No Man Has Gone Before"; the ship's doctors in those episodes are Philip Boyce (John Hoyt) and Mark Piper (Paul Fix), respectively.
If anyone find a more complete compilation of the "I'm A Doctor, Not A..." phrases, let me know...
Acrylic Headboards & More From Swedish Designer Myrica Berggvist
Above: furniture and product designer Myrica Berggvist with some of her creations
Myrica grew up in a home filled with furniture by Scandinavian designers such as Carl Malmsten, Alvar Aalto and Josef Frank and that, together with her five years in Rome’s classical, conservative architecture and Italy’s decadent dolce vita, has a strong influence on her designs.
Sheerhome has bought together a new and innovative collection of acrylic headboards by Swedish designer Myrica Berggvist:
Above the led illuminated Sir Elton headboard is available from Sheerhome or from Huset
In addition to headboards Myrica makes napkin rings, lamps and bowls with the same acrylic laser cutting:
Visit Myrica Berggvist's own site: Myrica Design
New App For iPhone: Ushow Video Recorder!
With the growing popularity of the Flip Ultra video recorder (which I blogged about as one of my picks for christmas gifts this past year), I wondered when iphone was going to have an easy-to-use video recorder. Well, I can stop wondering.
uShow is a video recording and video sharing application for the iPhone. Still in development, the application did have a closed beta testing quite a ways back, so it should be available soon.
It sounds as though you can share your video creations easily on social networks such as YouTube, Facebook, Myspace, Flickr, Friendster, Metacafe, and Photobucket. In addition, you'll be able to e-mail the video or save it directly to your iPhone.
The site is clearly new and still has many sections 'under construction' and told to 'check back soon', but there is a sign up list for all you iPhone-ophiles to join the beta registration as of this sunday night (4/20).
Click on the images below to enlarge:
Don't forget, sign up here on april 20th!
Note: They obviously have a good sense of humor since their sign up page for the beta registration on 4/20 has Cheech and Chong on it. If you don't get the correlation between 4/20 and Cheech and Chong, that's your loss.
Designer TVs: Armani & Samsung Unveil Premium 46" LCD TV
16 APRIL 2007, MILAN – On the occasion of the opening day of the Milan International Furniture Fair Samsung Electronics and Giorgio Armani unveil the new Armani/Samsung premium LCD television. Designed for a discriminating consumer, who is seeking a prestige television that combines sophisticated design and leading flat screen technology.
The Armani/Samsung LCD Television is the second product (following the Giorgio Armani - Samsung mobile phone) designed by Giorgio Armani under a strategic marketing alliance announced by the two companies in September, 2007. The alliance foresees the development of a range of prestige portable and home consumer electronics products matching Giorgio Armani’s iconic design aesthetic with Samsung’s cutting-edge technology and leadership in consumer electronics.
The 46-inch Armani/Samsung Television, will be launched initially in Europe, Korea and Russia in mid summer . The 52-inch model will be launched in late-summer in the same market.
Unique design elements include a stylish remote control and a special 4-mode lighted power switch that customizes the display of the two companies’ logos on the front of the television. At rest, the remote mirrors the simple elegance of the television itself. When handled, the unit immediately comes alive with radiant backlights to present a full range of convenient features. The television also comes with a smaller, pebble-shaped remote for basic functions that rests at the corner of the stand.
The unit is further accentuated by glass in the front and shows simple but solid natural lines that convey pure emotional expression. Both models, 46-inch and 52-inch, are to incorporate many of the features and cutting-edge technologically, such as 100Hz Full HD and HDMI connectors, that have made Samsung Televisions world renowned for their outstanding picture quality and high-end functionality.
The design of the Armani/Samsung LCD Television has been inspired by Giorgio Armani's new 2008/09 Armani/Casa home furnishings collection, which includes the Brahms tea table in pleated effect glossy black lacquered wood which has been specifically designed to host the new television.
Giorgio Armani said, "There was once a time when one would want to hide a television as it never failed to disturb the ambience of a living room. Now, through the incredible advance in technology, flat screen televisions can easily be incorporated into the design solution for a home."
Bookeun Yoon, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Division of Samsung Electronics said, “There are more and more consumers today who are increasingly style conscious in their selection of home electronics products. They are looking for products that unite the best contemporary design with technological performance and functionality. This partnership therefore affords us the chance to offer those consumers unique products matching Giorgio Armani's sophisticated, iconic style with Samsung's leading technology."
Samsung site.
Armani Casa
Kudoke : Hand Made German Skeletonized Luxury Watches
There's a new luxury watch player in town. Introduced at Basel Miami were one-of-a-kind hand made mechanical watches from German watch manufacturer KUDOKE. They specialize in skeletonizing and hand engraving and create only a limited number of each watch, making them very valuable and desirable. They have watches for women, men, and unisex styles.
The KUDOKE Mysticum:
Case:
Stainless steel, yellow or white gold
Diameter 42 mm
Strap elements screwed
Screwed base
Sapphire crystal on top
Case back: hardened mineral crystal (electively sapphire crystal)
Dial:
Hand engraved and skeletonized
Movement
Diameter 36,6 mm
Height 4,5 mm
Hands
Handmade Kudoke steel, tempered blue
Strap & Buckle
Louisiana crocodile or genuine leather strap (electively available in
other kinds of leather & colours)
Sewed by hand
Buckle made of stainless steel
Images are some of their other models, see the site for details.
Their unisex model:
Men's Gold:
Men's Silver:
To see their complete line and learn about the craftsmanship, models, history and more, visit
their site.
Louis Vuitton's First Corporate Advertising Film. Ever.
From LVMH press release:
Louis Vuitton has produced the first corporate advertising film in the history of the brand, expressing its unique identity and values. The captivating film evokes travel as a discovery of the world and a process of self-discovery. The campaign broke on February 15, 2008.
Images and music combine to create an atmosphere of escape as the camera encounters landscapes and faces as if in a dream, accompanied by the captivating Gypsy guitar of composer Gustavo Santaolalla, who won Oscars for his scores of Babel and Brokeback Mountain.
Questions appear on the screen, asking viewers: "Where will life take you?", "What is a journey?", "Does the person create the journey, or does the journey create the person?"...
Above: Louis Vuitton's first corporate advertising film © Louis Vuitton
The new TV ad follows the Louis Vuitton's "Core Values" corporate campaign featuring Mikhail Gorbatchev, Catherine Deneuve, André Agassi and Steffi Graf. This Louis Vuitton's first corporate advertising presents travel as a personal journey, without recognizable stars or products, references to the brand or even recognizable places. The effect is a total and immediate immersion.
This first-ever on-screen corporate campaign by a luxury house has been translated into thirteen languages. It will be shown worldwide in selected movie theaters and on cable and satellite TV channels throughout 2008.
Film Director: Bruno Aveillan
Soundtrack: Gustavo Santaolalla
Creative Director: Christian Reuilly (Ogilvy&Mather)
Louis Vuitton has produced the first corporate advertising film in the history of the brand, expressing its unique identity and values. The captivating film evokes travel as a discovery of the world and a process of self-discovery. The campaign broke on February 15, 2008.
Images and music combine to create an atmosphere of escape as the camera encounters landscapes and faces as if in a dream, accompanied by the captivating Gypsy guitar of composer Gustavo Santaolalla, who won Oscars for his scores of Babel and Brokeback Mountain.
Questions appear on the screen, asking viewers: "Where will life take you?", "What is a journey?", "Does the person create the journey, or does the journey create the person?"...
Above: Louis Vuitton's first corporate advertising film © Louis Vuitton
The new TV ad follows the Louis Vuitton's "Core Values" corporate campaign featuring Mikhail Gorbatchev, Catherine Deneuve, André Agassi and Steffi Graf. This Louis Vuitton's first corporate advertising presents travel as a personal journey, without recognizable stars or products, references to the brand or even recognizable places. The effect is a total and immediate immersion.
This first-ever on-screen corporate campaign by a luxury house has been translated into thirteen languages. It will be shown worldwide in selected movie theaters and on cable and satellite TV channels throughout 2008.
Film Director: Bruno Aveillan
Soundtrack: Gustavo Santaolalla
Creative Director: Christian Reuilly (Ogilvy&Mather)
Ten Good Reasons To Go To Next Month's ICFF
With hundreds of established and upcoming designers and products, this years show should be quite impressive. Below is a sneak peek at a very, very tiny selection of what you will find there.
Just 10 of the cool products to be shown at this years ICFF show:
Above: The Milk desk from Holmris Office, designed by Holmris Hansen
Above: The Bettylou lamp from mark mckenna
Above: Marcel Wanders new outdoor furniture, the Chubby, from Slide Design of Italy
Above: The Zephyr Rug by Kelly Wearstler for The Rug Company
Above: Central Saint Martins Wallpaper by eco for Graham & Brown
Above: the Gli Specchi di Dioniso mirror by Ettore Sottsass for GlasItalia
Above: The Arne Tub for Rapsel Spa
Above: The Wandregal one piece shelving from Atelier Alinea
Above: the Fibo mirror from Prealpi
Above: the beautiful silk tibetan and new zealand wool rugs of Amy Helfand
This years IFCC (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) will be May 15-20 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
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