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We're in! The entire month of September - 11th and Cherry, Downtown Philadelphia The mission of the Megawords project is to document our surroundings and experience, to have a voice free from the noise of commercialization and competing novelties, and to create an establishment that encourages an open and active dialogue between Megawords and the community at large. The storefront exhibition

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I'll be doing weekly blog entries for travel website WeJetSet, as well as one video piece at the beginning of each month. Check out the St. Petersburg video and my review of The Crosby in Santa Ana, California.  Be sure to visit www.wejetset.com daily for all your travel news, needs and inspiration.

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The Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of three geysers in the world with the designation "old faithful." These are the geysers that perform at regular intervals. A geyser exists only where conditions are right. These conditions include a natural deep subterranean supply of water, a source of heat and a series of fissures, fractures and cavities that provide a path to the surface of the

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Opens today in NYC, featuring Megawords photographers/associates Angela Boatwright (www.angelaboatwright.com) and Todd Fisher (www.toddfisher.net) Opening reception: The Arm, 281 N. 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY Friday,June 6th 7pm-11pm Music by DJ Rev McFly and DJ Teenwolf HIJACKED:VOLUME ONE Features the work of 44 photographers from the USA and Australia Timothy Archibald | Angela

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www.smyrskicreative.com Two new projects on the site: Swindle #16 For #16, SWINDLE embarked on an ambitious project. For the first time, we created a themed issue on a single geographic location: London. Megawords #8 This 64 page over-sized black and white issue with a full color cover features photography from Zoe Strauss, Todd Fisher, Peter Dean Rickards, Rebekah Maysles, Dan Murphy,

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Three weeks ago I boarded a westbound Amtrak train in Philadelphia. I was headed for Los Angeles with two stopovers; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois. This photo was taken during my first stop, a bit before 11PM EST time on the platform of Pittsburgh's Union Station. The Amish family looks on anxiously as the Capitol Limited approaches; they have come from the suburbs of

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From Phillip Maysles at Maysles Films: The Maysles Institute is housing two nights of film and conversation about the controversial New York legend, Larry Davis/Adam Abdul Akeem (1966-2008). Different films and material will be presented each night, so they are both sure to be worth your while. Please contact me for advance ticket sales and as always, pass it along. ___________________________

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Wes and Eric read from their recent books Deathbeds and I Offered Myself as the Sea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RlG5_HDjKc

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This past Monday I arrived in Los Angeles after the 3500 mile journey cross country from Philadelphia. I had a 4 hour stopover in Pittsburgh before switching to a train would take me to Chicago. This photo was taken in the lobby of the Omni William Penn Hotel, where I ate a late dinner before boarding the overnight train. The rest of the story and more photos will be up soon.

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The latest Power from Belfast.

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TRAFFIC IS A PHILLY SKATEBOARD COMPANY. EXIT IS A PHILLY SKATE SHOP. MIKE IS TRAFFIC’S DESIGNER. HIS SHOW AT EXIT FEATURES PORTRAITS OF FRIENDS AS WELL AS AN EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION TRAFFIC BOARD. 440 E. GIRARD AVE. PHILA. PA. 19125. www.EXIT PHILADELPHIA.com www.TITANSTREET.com www.TRAFFICSKATEBOARDS.com

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NIKE BEING TRUE The Nike design philosophy has always been to build a better shoe for sports, and let style follow function. Twenty-three years ago, a basketball hi-top emerged from this ethos that became an icon of boldness, both on the court and off-the Nike Dunk. Nike Dunk introduced the concepts of contrast and color application to a shoe like never before. What started as an "every color,

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PIGEON ONE: WANNA SHARE THIS PIZZA CRUST? PIGEON TWO: COO WITH ME!

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Today.

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This Tuesday April 22, 2008. If you are in LA, please go support our good friend and collaborator CLAW. Info on flyer above.

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LOVE EXPLOSION April 18th - May 17th 2008 Opening Reception Friday April 18th, 6-8pm 1616 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Philadelphia Love Explosion is Alex Da Corte's first full-scale show in Philadelphia following recent solo exhibitions at Parisian Laundry in Montreal and the Stonefox Artspace in New York. He graduated from the University of the Arts in 2005. Jack Sloss first showed at Fleisher/

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Anthony Smyrski - Thursday, April 17. 6pm in the evening. Another the Letter: Reflections on Inspiration and Creativity Anthony Smyrski will discuss his path as a designer and traveler, the responsibility of image making and the importance of personal vision and thought. He will show recent work including images from Megawords Magazine, Swindle magazine and other design and art projects.

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Written by Anthony Smyrski Edited by Anne Keehn ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Belarus. United States citizens without valid visas face delays in leaving Belarus and may have trouble finding adequate accommodation. By Belarusian law, travelers with an expired visa may not check in at any hotel or other lodging establishment. U.S. citizens attempting to transit Belarus without a valid Belarusian

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The prince theater was full to capacity with a rowdy and excited audience for the premiere of director/writer Erich Weiss's latest documentary. Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times of Norman Keith Collins, explores the past, present and future of the global tattooing phenomenon. Using the life and myth of Sailor Jerry as a centerpiece, Weiss masterfully builds upon and examines the

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Tomorrow night marks the book release party for Jayson Musson's 'Too Black for BET', published by Free News Projects. The event runs 6-10pm at the Mad Decent Mausoleum, 12th and Spring Garden. This is a free and, we anticipate, very fun event. Good-time-guy and local hero Spankrock will also be touching mic on the night. Musson's book will be available at the gallery, alongside limited copies of

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Anthony Smyrski - Thursday, April 17. 6pm in the evening. Another the Letter: Reflections on Inspiration and Creativity Anthony Smyrski will discuss his path as a designer and traveler, the responsibility of image making and the importance of personal vision and thought. He will show recent work including images from Megawords Magazine, Swindle magazine and other design and art projects.

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http://www.sendspace.com/file/jw8r1b 1. The Lovetones- Mantra 2. The Wannadies- Combat Honey 3. Wire- Ex-Lion Tamer 4. Magnapop- Here It Comes 5. The Morning After Girls- Straight Thru You 6. The Quarter After- Your Side Is Mine 7. Spacehog- Goodbye Violet Race 8. Ride- Not Fazed 9. Serena Maneesh- Drain Cosmetics 10. The Dandy Warhols- Down Like Disco 11. The Hives- Hey Little World 12. Radio

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Wejetset caters to the urbane and worldly professional that is constantly on the go. The site features travel blogs from a roster of well-travelled contributors who hold positions in the law, design, medical and fashion industries (just to name a few). Their insightful and personal takes on worldwide destinations both on and off the beaten path are a valuable source of information for anyone

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Last night I gave a short lecture to the senior graphic design class at the University of the Arts. The presentation was put together to help prepare the students for their graduation and their upcoming explorations in the worlds of art and design, and to give them concrete examples of how to deal with the challenges and difficulties of running a small business and working as an art director.

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Writers and poets Eric Paul and Wesley Eisold read selections from their recent books I Offered Myself as the Sea and Deathbeds this past Wednesday evening, as part of the Rutgers Camden Lecture series that I've put together. They also created a video to accompany their reading, effectively turning the night's event into a performance piece. For more about Eric and Wes, visit the Heartworm

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