TrustoCorp - Street Sign Installations

I am lovin these street sign installations that have been appearing all over the country. I need to get in touch with these cats I like their style for more pix from TrustoCorp check their Flickr account.

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Thuggets Nation Season Two

Since we don't have any of the new shirt designs up on the site yet, I thought I'd post them up here in the meantime. Someone ordered a couple "Swish Is Sweet" shirts from the last post (thanks Amanda!) by emailing us at info@thuggetsnation.com, so if anyone would like any of the new styles, be sure and do the same and we'll get 'em out right away. The shirts are $19.95 each and are available in Medium, Large and X-Large. Support your Nuggets as we get ready for the playoffs! Above is the "Denver Dream Team" with yellow screen on Navy Blue Tee.

"In Bird We Trust".

Money Green Screenprint on White Tee.

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Louie Vito Lands A Triple-Double! (Video)

Our boy Louie Vito made history at the European X-Games by being the first person to ever open a run with three back to back to back tricks like this. The fact that Vito's score - a 92.33 - didn't beat Crepel's was upsetting.  The crowd went wild, but the judges didn't seem to be as impressed and only gave him the bronze. Regardless, big shout out to Louie, and we look forward to seeing him tear up half pipes just as hard next season.

See Louie below (caught by Frank photo editor Craig Wetherby) with Frank Book Chapter 39: The Middle East, which you can read in our archives.

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Mile High Killers Gangland - Jeremy " JOLT " Ulibbarri Response


The History Channel aired Mile High Killers on Gangland last weekend and portrayed a local artist's work as gang graffiti.  For more info about JOLT & his Guerilla Garden movement, go to post for the full interview from 9 News .

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J.R. Smith Redunkulous Ally Oop Jam!

Oh damn, I forgot to put this up yesterday. J.R. Smith with the in-game, dunk contest, Ally Oop 360 One Handed Jam! That's right. Just another reason we made the new Thuggets Nation "Swish Is Sweet" shirt...

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Colorado’s Willett Takes the Gold in Snowboard Slopestyle at X Games Europe

Eric Willett blasting at Winter X Europe. Photo: Dave Lehl..

 

Tignes, France – Last month, Breckenridge resident Eric Willett took home a silver medal from Snowboard Slopestyle at Winter X Games 14 in Aspen. Today in the men’s final in Tignes, France, Willett upgraded and will bring gold back to his hometown in Colorado.

 

“I wasn’t really landing my tricks in practice, but somehow it all clicked and came together for me in the final,” Willett said about his win.After his second run put him in the lead, he said, “I had no idea what I was going to do, and I’m so stoked right now. The course is perfect and the riding level is insane.” 

 

Willett threw down a solid second run that put him in the lead for the gold medal with his mixed tricks of backside 720, frontside double cork 1080 and switch backside 900. USA’s Sage Kotsenburg followed close behind to win silver. Marko Grilc of Slovakia took the bronze.

 

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What the fuck is ZEF ?

 

Been looking into this South African music scene that I think is probably go to take over the indie dance world here in 2010.  Die Antwoord  just played Cinespace for a secret show and the hype around  them is crazy!  But there is some other dope music coming out on this same tip. Peep out Jack Parrow and   I found this on a board on the interweb (see SA slang, already using it) it sums up this Zef thing pretty well.

The question to Die Antwoord, I believe, is an Afrikaans website called Wat Kyk Jy? (“What are you looking at, mate?”, that ominous last sentence you’ll hear in a pub before waking up on the ground).

The site pays homage to Afrikaans slang and zef ? an Afrikaans term that roughly translates to what we in South Africa also refer to as “common”: clapped-out Ford Cortinas with fur on the dashboard, tight mom jeans pulled up too high, “synth-heavy ringtone rave”, mullets. Zef isn’t a music style, and it’s not limited to any one culture or location, obviously, but www.watkykjy.co.za celebrates it particularly well in Afrikaans (the site was born, incidentally, in Pretoria, 1000km north of CT).

So yes, Cape Town is also full of zef, and what Ninja, Yo-lande and their crew are tapping into brilliantly is zef in the coloured community (the official SA term for mixed-race people) of the gangster-ridden Cape Flats, which would include rap in the street venac mix of English and Afrikaans.

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Mile High Killers Gangland - Francisco "Cisco" Gallardo Response

The History Channel aired Mile High Killers on Gangland this weekend. I think they need to do more research before and get their facts straight. 

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Artist Profile: BUA (Video)

One of the most recognizable artists of our generation, Justin BUA is now the host of the Ovation TV's hit show American Revolutionaries. This is his artist profile from the Ovation TV website.


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The Most Colorful River In The World





The Rio Caño Cristales, also known as "the river that ran away to paradise", "the most beautiful river in the world", and "the river of five colours". is world famous for its colorful display, located near the town of La Macarena in Colombia, South America.

During a brief span between the wet and dry seasons , when the water level is just right, the many varieties of algae and moss located at the bottom of the river, bloom in a brilliant display of colors. Areas of yellow, blue, green, black, and red - and a thousand shades in between - coat the river.

See more (and bigger) images after the jump.

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Louie Vito Lands A Triple-Double! (Video)

Our boy Louie Vito made history at the European X-Games by being the first person to ever open a run with three back to back to back tricks like this. The fact that Vito's score - a 92.33 - didn't beat Crepel's was upsetting.  The crowd went wild, but the judges didn't seem to be as impressed and only gave him the bronze. Regardless, big shout out to Louie, and we look forward to seeing him tear up half pipes just as hard next season.

See Louie below (caught by Frank photo editor Craig Wetherby) with Frank Book Chapter 39: The Middle East, which you can read in our archives.

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Mile High Killers Gangland - Francisco "Cisco" Gallardo Response

The History Channel aired Mile High Killers on Gangland this weekend. I think they need to do more research before and get their facts straight. 

For more about GRASP

For more about JOLT

 

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DC And Ken Block Introduce the TRAX STI

Check out the worlds fastest Snowcat vehicle. This thing is bonkers..we're just scheming on how we're going to get one for our own personal use.

On the heels of Ken Block’s insane Gymkhana videos and the groundbreaking snowboarding/rally part to close out DC’s MTN.LAB 1.5 video, the DC Co-Founder and Rally Team Driver has joined with Subaru to make the world’s fastest cat track operation automobile for backcountry access for snowboarding. Dubbed the TRAX STI, a new teaser video from the test session for the highly-modified, snow-ready (to say the least) car is up on YouTube, and check out “0-60 Magazine’s” Web site for an interview with Block and photo gallery featuring the best photos from the session.

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The TRAX STI is an experimental automobile that starts with Block’s competition-ready Subaru WRX STI before ditching the tires, adding snow cat tracks, and upgrading to some next-level suspension to create the ultimate backcountry shred car. Prepared by Vermont SportsCar, performance modifications include 400-hp and features Group N competition rally dampers made by EXE-TC and a KAPS 5-speed close-ratio dog-engagement gearbox. Under the hood sits a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled STI engine tuned with a MOTEC M800 ECU.

Read more and see more pics after the jump by clicking here

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Mile High Killers Gangland - Jeremy " JOLT " Ulibbarri Response


The History Channel aired Mile High Killers on Gangland last weekend and portrayed a local artist's work as gang graffiti.  For more info about JOLT & his Guerilla Garden movement, go to post for the full interview from 9 News .

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Wiz Khalifa Tour (Photos)

Blogordie Pittsburgh put up these photos from the Wiz Khalifa/U-God/Jasmine Solano Deal Or No Deal tour, which is tearing through the country currently. Check out the photos above, and the remaining tour dates below.

March 5th - The Aggie Theater Fort Collins, Colorado
March 6th - Marquis Theater Denver, Colorado
March 7th - The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, Colorado
March 9th - The Waiting Room Omaha, Nebraska
March 10th - 23rd St. Roadhouse Lawrence, Kansas
March 11th - Old Rock House St. Louis, Missouri
March 12th - Club Premier Louisville, Kentucky
March 13th - The Robin Hood Kent, Ohio
March 26th - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza New York City, New York
March 28th - 9:30 Club Washington, DC
March 30th - The Middle East Cambridge, Massachusetts
March 31st - Toad's Place New Haven, Connecticut
April 3rd - Jerky's Live Music Hall Providence, Rhode Island
May 2nd - Bamboozle (Meadowlands Sports Complex) East Rutherford, New Jersey

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Frank151 and Z-Trip Tear Up Denver For SIA

Photos by Seth Hill, Bryan Redniss, Binky and www.mindlessphotos.com.

The SIA (Snowsports Industries of America) Tradeshow made its way to Denver, Colorado last weekend after a 35-year reign in Las Vegas. Of course there would still be the regular business of any tradeshow: industry leaders wooing retailers and showing off next year's products, up-and-coming grassroots brands trying to get their foot in the door and media outlets of every shape and size there to cover it all. But one big question that was on a lot of people's minds was, "Would it be as fun?" Luckily, Special Blend, Atmosphere Clothing and Frank151 were there to answer that question by hosting the best party of the weekend on opening night with DJ Z-Trip at Beta Nightclub.

On Thursday, January 28th, Z-Trip and his sidekick for the weekend Goldenchyld played to a packed house of both out-of-town SIA peeps and Denver locals for hours on end, juggling beats back and forth on four turntables and sending shockwaves of bass through Beta's massive Funktion One speaker system. As one the best dance clubs in the country, Beta's combination of stellar sound, sexy atmosphere and superb service always makes for a good night. Naturally there were some patrons who ended up getting kicked out and probably wouldn't agree with that statement, but it wouldn't really be a proper snowboard party without some form of debauchery. But those who managed to stay inside had an awesome time and Z-Trip brought the bangers and fired up the crowd like no one else can.

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Shipping-Container Solution For Haiti's Housing Crisis?

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti,  converted shipping containers are being looked at as a solution to the housing crisis. SEED is an organization of teachers and students hailing from Clemson University. The program takes advantage of an existing surplus of shipping containers and works with industry partners to research and develop an affordable housing solution for the Caribbean Region. They found that the Caribbean nations inherently import more goods than they export, generating a steady surplus of shipping containers. The containers are constructed of steel able to withstand winds of up to 140-mph, and provide 304 square feet of floor space. Associate-Professor Doug Hecker, who is heading the campaign, states that placing a few strategic cuts in the containers allows for enough airflow and light to make these sanctuaries livable. With a long-term commitment, these places of refuge can be made permanent. According to FastCompany.com, the containers are also augmented with another surplus item: 55-gallon drums fitted with an interior slip to protect against leaking.


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Shaun White On CBS 60 Minutes (Video)

CBS's Rob Simon spends some quality time with professional snowboarder Shaun White and learns a bit about this young phenom. At age seven Shaun landed his first sponsor with Burton snowboards, and the rest is history. We got to see some exclusive clips of the tricks he plans to use for the upcoming Olympics in Vancouver this March.

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Swollen Members Hip Hop Halloween

Swollen Members is on the road right now promoting their new album Armed To The Teeth. Along with Big B, (with the Denver Diggers' DJ Klaw), Common Market, and Bliss N Esso, Swollen Members are slaughtering stages from Oregon to Ontario. In what seemed like a perfect holiday for hip hop's most Dungeons and Dragons-derived rap group, the tour showed up in Denver just in time for Halloween.

Once again, Denver's intimate Marquis Theater played host to a classic underground hip hop show. The all-ages venue is a good mix of everything—with a solid sound system, a multi-leveled viewing area, easy access full bar, and NY style pizza slices right on site. For Halloween the place was packed with creepy characters and party people ready to ring in All Hallows' Eve with the Battle Axe Warriors.

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Swollen Members Hip Hop Halloween

Swollen Members is on the road right now promoting their new album Armed To The Teeth. Along with Big B, (with the Denver Diggers' DJ Klaw), Common Market, and Bliss N Esso, Swollen Members are slaughtering stages from Oregon to Ontario. In what seemed like a perfect holiday for hip hop's most Dungeons and Dragons-derived rap group, the tour showed up in Denver just in time for Halloween.

Once again, Denver's intimate Marquis Theater played host to a classic underground hip hop show. The all-ages venue is a good mix of everything—with a solid sound system, a multi-leveled viewing area, easy access full bar, and NY style pizza slices right on site. For Halloween the place was packed with creepy characters and party people ready to ring in All Hallows' Eve with the Battle Axe Warriors.

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The Solution - Wanna Win A Denver Diggers Hat?

Denver's Best Hip Hop night is giving away two of these hats! Details on how you can win here: The Solution

 

 

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J.R. Smith Redunkulous Ally Oop Jam!

Oh damn, I forgot to put this up yesterday. J.R. Smith with the in-game, dunk contest, Ally Oop 360 One Handed Jam! That's right. Just another reason we made the new Thuggets Nation "Swish Is Sweet" shirt...

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DC And Ken Block Introduce the TRAX STI

Check out the worlds fastest Snowcat vehicle. This thing is bonkers..we're just scheming on how we're going to get one for our own personal use.

On the heels of Ken Block’s insane Gymkhana videos and the groundbreaking snowboarding/rally part to close out DC’s MTN.LAB 1.5 video, the DC Co-Founder and Rally Team Driver has joined with Subaru to make the world’s fastest cat track operation automobile for backcountry access for snowboarding. Dubbed the TRAX STI, a new teaser video from the test session for the highly-modified, snow-ready (to say the least) car is up on YouTube, and check out “0-60 Magazine’s” Web site for an interview with Block and photo gallery featuring the best photos from the session.

TRAXSTI_This_is_Coll_313C90

The TRAX STI is an experimental automobile that starts with Block’s competition-ready Subaru WRX STI before ditching the tires, adding snow cat tracks, and upgrading to some next-level suspension to create the ultimate backcountry shred car. Prepared by Vermont SportsCar, performance modifications include 400-hp and features Group N competition rally dampers made by EXE-TC and a KAPS 5-speed close-ratio dog-engagement gearbox. Under the hood sits a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled STI engine tuned with a MOTEC M800 ECU.

Read more and see more pics after the jump by clicking here

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What Up Gangstars - Fixed Gear (Video)


What Up Gangstars - Episode 4 - Fixed Gear from Jay Louis on Vimeo.

Short video installment from this site out of Montreal called What Up Gangstars. Each episode highlights different activities, and this one features fixed gear bikes vs. the new involvement of this public bike system called bixi. The guy riding the fixed gear is wearing the "Razor Original" Frank's Chop Shop fitted. Get yours at the online store, here.

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Red Bull THRE3STYLE Hits Denver

Red Bull Thre3Style is an innovative concept that gives highly skilled DJs a platform to battle, perform, gain notoriety and express themselves in a party atmosphere. Unlike other DJ battles that are based on more technical aspects, this is a creative and unique format that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of how to “rock the party.” Eight of Denver's top DJs will fight for the crowd’s favor, each with a 10 minute set that MUST contain at least three different musical genres (with no mixing programs allowed). A panel of music industry judges will select the winners based on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction.

Red Bull Thre3style is an international event series, and will feature 14 events across the United States, culminating in the U.S. National Finals in Denver on October 7. In addition to Los Angeles, cities participating include: Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Denver, Birmingham, Orlando, Phoenix, Miami, Houston, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, St. Louis and Cincinnati. The winner from the U.S. National Finals will advance to compete in the Global Finals in Paris, France, where they will compete against the winners from twelve countries: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Ecuador, France, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Mile High Killers Gangland - Jeremy " JOLT " Ulibbarri Response


The History Channel aired Mile High Killers on Gangland last weekend and portrayed a local artist's work as gang graffiti.  For more info about JOLT & his Guerilla Garden movement, go to post for the full interview from 9 News .

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87 STICK UP KIDS "LIGHTS, CAMERA....."

The 87 Stick Up KidsStraight from the depths of the LA underground comes new music from The 87 Stick Up Kids "Lights, Camera ...". This jawn is FIRE!!!! Super gritty ditty here with production work from Troublemaker. Makes me want to break something with something else in a positive way. Peep game on this before you miss the boat.

Lights, Camera ... - The 87 Stick Up Kids

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Frends Headphones

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Frends began as a crew of pro and bro snowboarders, separate and unique beings, but bonded together creating one body.  They've traveled around the world, experienced many cultures and met some amazing people.  Along the way they found that music was the conduit that kept the Frends crew connected and inspired in any environment. From those experiences, our desire to make quality electronic accessories was born.

They are proud to introduce their initial Frends headphone collection. Consisting of 6 styles, ranging from ear buds to over ear models, in a wide variety of colors. The suggested retail prices ranges from $33.00 - $88.00.  Frends headphones will be available Spring 2010.  For more information, go to the Frends website at:

http://wearefrends.com

More styles after the jump


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Denver Alley-Art Mosaics

Inspired by the idea of beautifying the alleys in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood. Residents have started creating mosaics that are then installed in these alleys, here is a map of current pieces on display.

    
Read more:http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_14355508#ixzz0f4bU1yK8

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