Here's some great shots of Las Vegas lightning, caught on a camera phone.

This is one of the hottest new brands for kids, called Funky & BooBoo.

This is their Halloween t-shirt design "Pirates of the Funky Seas."

Check out their website www.FunkyandBooBoo.com

A book on the often incomprehensible but always revered street artist, Banksy, is now available for purchase. Entitled Banksy: Myths and Legends, it will include a compilation of stories about the man himself, inspired by the audacious spirit found at the core of his work. A large amount of the stories come direct from Bristol, Banksy’s hometown. Expect tall tales, hilarity, and stuff of myths but also expect to read another side of Banksy’s life, beyond the art. Banksy: Myths & Legends is now available at Amazon.

If you’ve ever wanted to visit Japan, this may be your chance.

In a desperate attempt to lure tourists back to a country plagued by radiation fears and constant earthquakes, the Japan Tourism Agency‘s proposed an unprecedented campaign – 10,000 free roundtrip tickets.

The catch is, you need to publicize your trip on blogs and social media sites.

The number of foreign visitors to Japan has dropped drastically, since a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami triggered a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Dai-ichi Power plant in March. Nearly 20,000 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 80,000 remain displaced because of radiation concerns. In the first three months following the triple disasters, the number of foreign visitors to Japan was cut in half, compared with the same time in 2010. The strong Japanese currency has made matters worse.

The tourism agency says it plans to open a website to solicit applicants interested in the free tickets. Would- be visitors will have to detail in writing their travel plans in Japan, and explain what they hope to get out of the trip. Successful applicants would pay for their own accommodation and meals. They would also be required to write a review their travel experiences, and post it online.

“We are hoping to get highly influential blogger-types, and others who can spread the word that Japan is a safe place to visit,” said Kazuyoshi Sato, with the agency.

The agency has requested more than a billion yen to pay for the tourism blitz. If lawmakers approve the funding, Sato says visitors could begin signing up as early as next April.

By Akiko Fujita | ABC News Blogs

Oakland's original Bay Boss Richie Rich working in a studio session! #friendsinhighplaces

One of the most sophisticated shopping concepts in the world, the Louis Vuittion Maison store, will be launching in Singapore on Sep 18. Designed by award-winning architect Peter Marino, LV’s first Island Maison will sit directly on water, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay. It will also feature a private lounge and outdoor loggia, as well as an art gallery tunnel of contemporary works leading directly to the Marina Bay Sands Mall.

The Louis Vuitton Island will be the 12th Maison in the world, 1st Maison in Southeast Asia. As of today, Louis Vuitton has 459 stores in 63 countries

Electronic Arts and adidas Originals today announced a lifestyle and gaming partnership for Need for Speed™ The Run. Consumers will not only see the adidas Superstar shoes in Need for Speed The Run, but they will also release a limited edition Need for Speed The Run adidas branded apparel and sneakers, which will be available at all adidas Originals stores across the United States.

The Need for Speed The Run and adidas Originals promotional events kick-off on October 12th in Chicago. 50 pairs of the limited edition Need for Speed The Run Top X shoe will go on sale October 10 at the adidas Originals Chicago store. The first ten consumers to purchase a pair will get a ticket to the exclusive kick-off event at the store on October 12th, headlined by DJ Neil Armstrong and Kids These Days.

The next event will be in San Francisco on October 27 at the adidas San Francisco store. An additional 50 pairs of the limited edition shoe will go on sale October 22 at the store. The first 20 consumers to purchase a pair will get a ticket to the exclusive event at the store on October 27 headlined by Mick Boogie. It all culminates in New York on November 15 to celebrate the game’s launch.