Malaysia Bans Muslims From Black Eyed Peas Show

Malaysia has banned Muslims from an upcoming concert by the Black Eyed Peas, not because of their horrible music, but their sponsor: Guinness. Ordinarily, alcohol companies are barred from staging concerts in the predominantly Muslim nation where a model was recently sentenced to caning after she was caught drinking beer in violation of Islamic law. However, the government relaxed regulations in hopes of garnering additional tourism dollars. Their cash compromise, as one official puts it, is that “Muslims cannot attend. Non-Muslims can go and have fun.” |NYT|

By on August 27, 2009 at 2:16 pm
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Photographer Is Ecstatic About Nude Model Arrest

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“To have this bust in the Met is perfect, it’s addressing that exact issue. They’re talking about kids in there, but there’s naked statues there too. The photos are no more lewd than the statues,” says photographer Zach Hyman by phone about the arrest of his naked muse KC Neill. She was busted for stripping off her clothes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art yesterday while the lensman snapped away. Hyman created a bunch of noise with the opening of his “Decent Exposures” exhibit last week that features photos of nude models in very public places around NYC (pictured above). Although Wednesday’s shoot only lasted 30 seconds or so and the model ended up in police custody, it was a still a success as the image will be included in a group show at the Chair and the Maiden gallery on September 3rd. Video of the guerrilla art in action after the jump.

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By on August 27, 2009 at 1:30 pm
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Somali Pirates Fail to Shoot Down US Helicopter

Pirates off the coast of Somalia attacked US military aircraft for the first time yesterday. The Somali pirates opened fire, missing completely, as a Navy helicopter surveyed their hijacked Taiwanese ship being used to launch attacks on other vessels. Watch the “large caliber weapon” shootout after the jump. Read more »

By on August 27, 2009 at 12:54 pm
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Designers Try Covering Up New NYC Bike Helmet

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From the makers of the NYC Condom comes the NYC Helmet targeted at “the new generation of bikers.” Commissioned by the City, the designers at Yves Behar’s fuseproject created a modular head protector. The holey plastic shell, shown easily u-locked to a fixed gear conversion, can be paired with a variety of helmet coverings: visors and hats for sunny, rainy and cold conditions. If the NYC Helmet goes into production, cyclists craving the latest bureaucrat-endorsed headgear will likely find it at future DOT giveaways.

By on August 27, 2009 at 12:25 pm
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The World Is Not Yours

Finally, a play on the cult classic without using guns, cocaine, or the “say hello to my little friend” line. Entitled “Callface,” the print was created by artist GsG and shows that in today’s economy, even Tony Montana would be fucked. It measures, 28x 20 inches, is an edition of 50 and is available here ($121). |PosterDistrict|

By on August 27, 2009 at 12:00 pm
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Following new reports on the inefficiency of London’s surveillance network, British government officials are reconsidering their heavy investment in CCTV, more than $800 million nationwide. According to a new report, only one crime is solved for every 1,000 cameras and less than three percent of suspected robbers were caught with the help of the surveillance network. |BBC|

By on August 27, 2009 at 11:42 am
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Birds Bare Boobs, Butts For Brit Boys In Arms

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For the second consecutive year, wives of UK armed servicemen have stripped down to create the Garrison Girls 2010 calendar. Spearheaded by army wive Sarah Bennett Thurston, the calendar features spouses of blokes of all ranks from all three British service branches. It was shot gratis by UK erotic photographer Mick Payton (site NSFW) and goes for £10, with all proceeds going to one of two charities: Combat Stress and Help For Heroes, which supports wounded soldiers. Thurston says no weapons were used in the shots because she “didn’t want to glorify war or make it sexual.” Click the images to engage the mildly NSFW calendar, and note that most of the women shyly hid their faces. |Images: adme.ru|

By on August 27, 2009 at 11:17 am
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Tropical Storm Danny is gaining strength as it moves towards the eastern coast of the U.S. and will create terrible conditions for pretty much everyone except surfers this weekend. It’s expect to turn into a “full-blown hurricane” and could create “10-foot high waves and dangerous riptides.” |NYP|

By on August 27, 2009 at 10:30 am
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City Comptroller hopeful John Liu was hit with $44k in fines for posting campaign ads on the city’s utility poles. Liu’s prolific posting earned him 587 summonses from the Sanitation Department, more than twice as many as the next leading political litterer, Brooklyn City Council contender Leithland Tullouch. |NYP|

By on August 27, 2009 at 10:15 am
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Parting Shot: Bad Luck

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This black cat painting, apparently unfinished, was caught in a LA freight yard.

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By on August 26, 2009 at 7:18 pm
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