TakeFive Trading

TakeFive Trading is a distribution company that deals with clothing and a lifestyle that I am interested in. They distribute brands such as Incase, Alife, The Hundreds, Reigning Champ, Huf, Keep, G-Shock and 10 Deep. I have met and talked to a few people that are involved in the business and they are awesome. Just recently that photo taken by 1 Take photography (post below) has made it to the TakeFive blog.

Some information about TakeFive:

"We are a full service distribution company of lifestyle brands in Canada.

Currently we service 500 active retail partners from three showrooms in Canada; our home base in Vancouver and a showroom in Montreal and Toronto.

Our combined experience brings over 13 years of retail ownership and 20 years plus in sales and marketing at the wholesale level.

Take Five prides ourselves with the ability to grow partnerships and brands for longevity."

I am pretty stoked to see 1 Take photography's photo's popping up on websites and especially since one is of myself.

Love the North,

R. Mack

1 Take Photography

My co-worker and friend has been a photographer ever since I have known him. He has his own company called 1 Take Photography and has been working on a project for the year of 2011. Each day he takes a photo and I tried to help out by being day 61. I felt a bit awkward on camera but it was fun and I would definitely do something like this again.

R. Mack

Just a Taste: Thien Vietnam Restaurant

Today I was actually planning to check out a new eatery called "Green Leaf", which just opened on 22nd St. between 2nd and 3rd Ave, downtown. Unfortunately, it closes at 5:30pm on weekdays, so that blog post will have to wait for another day!

Since I am overflowing with street smarts and problem solving skills, I quickly assessed the situation and all possible alternative plans, and without looking back I swiftly re-located to Thien Vietnam Restaurant around the corner (on 3rd Ave).

I have been to Thien a couple times before, and have been thoroughly impressed every time, not only by the extensive menu, but also the diligent service and warm atmosphere (complimented nicely by dozens of golden cat statues in all shapes and sizes that smile and wave from countless random locations throughout the restaurant)

My meal of choice at Thien is #57 on the menu. This is one of several Jumbo Combo's and includes a Vermicelli Noodle Bowl, topped with BBQ Chicken and Shrimp, and served with 2 Vietnamese Rolls. (below)

Of course I used chopsticks, I love chopsticks!

If you like chopsticks, spring rolls, or Vietnamese food in general, you will, without a doubt, enjoy Thien Vietnam Restaurant. Check it out.


-mikedanger

Air Jordan releases

Two pair of Air Jordan's released this past Saturday. The Wolf Grey V and the Year of the Rabbit VII are available at Momentum on 8th street.

R. Mack

Just a Taste: Earl's & Bacchus

One of my favorite places to grab a drink and some appetizers would be at Bacchus, one of the lounges located within Earl's. It's nice to be able to socialize and listen to good music at the same time, they even play The Weeknd. Service from the bartenders, waiters and waitresses are always on point, even when it gets busy. The menu isn't overly creative, just a whole bunch of gourmet meals. I enjoy items such as ribs, chili chicken with rice and a refreshing Albino Rhino (house beer). The only concerns are that it is generally pretty busy and that there are some sketchy people that like to hang out by the bar at times. Stop by and visit the homies this summer, they'll get you a drink to quench your thirst.

 Chili chicken with coconut rice

R. Mack

Soccer

Lately I've been quite bored with the gym and instead I have been going to Forest Park to play soccer. Just to do some of the basics, dribbling, juggling and shooting. A few of us get some balls and just practice on placing shots or play small sided games. It's nice to get a touch on the ball, especially with the new pair of boots I have been playing in (Adipure I).

This season I am playing on a division 3 team just to play a bit, the league is full of brutes. Profanity, fighting and bad sportsmanship are going to be the themes of the season, but I am there just to play. We had our first game Thursday night and we won by a large amount too, something like 9-2? But with the talk of all of the Huskies tryouts and training makes me miss that competitive soccer. There is always the consideration of maybe playing again, but there is also my thoughts of finishing school as soon as possible. The other difficulty is to prove whether I am good enough, where I have to work on my weaknesses such as shooting, fitness and dedication. I was also asked to play with a competitive team from the past, so this may just re-spark my commitment to the game. All I can say is: keep doing what you love.

R. Mack

hello saskatoon X Provadenic contest

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are very excited to introduce a SICK contest in collaboration with our friends at Provadenic Clothing Company! 

Get stoked and pay attention.

The concept...

Photography in Saskatoon is polluted with countless shots that are each carbon copies of the next. This isn't to say that such photos don't necessarily do Saskatoon justice, but it's time to step up our game and do our city a favor instead!

We want to spice things up, recapture, and redesign the essence and flavor of our city, and we want your help.

YOU will take out your supersonic photo capturing device 3000 (aka. camera), dust it off, do 15 jumping jacks, spin in circles until you aren't sure which way is West, and then set out on an incredible journey towards capturing the most creative, unique, and outstanding photo of the city of Saskatoon.

The breakdown...

1) Consider Saskatoon... What defines it? Is it even definable? What makes it unique? What do you love about it? Can you capture it in a photo? Can you attempt to capture it in a photo, or even come close?
2) Take a photograph. A fresh, unique photograph.

Criteria: (Judging will be based on these criteria)

 -It must be your own (no copping other people's work). 

-Take your photo at the highest resolution possible (avoid camera phone pictures)

-Write a sentence or two that describes or portrays the connection between your photograph and our city, how it is unique, and why it is a winner.


-Maximum 2 photo entries per individual


-Checkout our competitive entry guide/fine print for more details... files.me.com/tayfife/54x3lw

3) Email your photo entry with the caption, as well as your name and phone number, to hellosaskatoon@gmail.com no later than June 30, 2011.
(minimum 10 entry total or contest will be discontinued)

The incentive(s)...
OHMYGOODNESS THERE IS SO MUCH INCENTIVE!!!

1) Provadenic X hello saskatoon T-Shirt. The winning entry will see their photograph printed (and credited) on our limited edition, collaboration T-Shirt, and receive a shirt of their own!
2) hello saskatoon Blog Header. The winning entry will see their photograph incorporated (with credit) into a new hello saskatoon blog header!
3) Gift Card. $60 to a local store of your choice!




JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS OR CAN'T READ THE SMALLER TEXT VERY WELL...


EMAIL ENTRIES TO hellosaskatoon@gmail.com NO LATER THAN JUNE 30


B-E CREATIVE


Check out the facebook event and share it with your friends: hello saskatoon X Provadenic contest
Or check out our friends: Provadenic Clothing Company


-mikedanger

Momentum Marketplace: Be@rbrick

I just ran into the shop yesterday to notice that we had another Be@rbrick to add to our collection. It is a Levi's x Stash that sits right below our Kaws Be@rbricks. This month I spend a couple of days a week at the shop, so come say hi, shop and check out the toys.

R. Mack