This size 16 New Era was created by Mishka. For those with normal sized heads, check out our selection of Mishka fitteds.

The interview is 40+ minutes, so its not for those with a short attention span. The event also had some interviews with people from myspace, sony music entertainment, etc. I watched one with Jeffery Hayzlett from Eastman Kodak that was quite interesting. Check it out.... btw, that annoying noise during the Pharrell interview does go away.

Some of you may have noticed that back in December we integrated Verified By Visa and Mastercard Secure into our checkout process.  I want to briefly explain what Verified By Visa is.  The information below is pretty much the same for Mastercard Secure.

During our checkout process, you will be able to sign up for Verified By Visa.  Signing up takes a minute and when you do it, you choose a password.  Whenever you shop on our site, you will be prompted for this password during checkout.  Your Verified By Visa password works on all websites that use Verified By Visa, such as futureshop.ca.  This means that if you have already signed up for it on another website, you won't have to do it again on ours.  This really helps to protect against unauthorized use of your Visa card.

What is Verified By Visa?

Verified By Visa is a global Visa program designed to help make shopping online even more secure for cardholders by protecting against unauthorized use of your Visa card.

How does Verified By Visa work?

When you sign up for Verified By Visa, you choose a personal password.  This password is then used by your card issuer to confirm your authenticity during the checkout process when shopping online.

How much does Verified By Visa cost to use?

Nothing.  Verified By Visa is absolutely free for Visa cardholders.

Do I need a new card to use Verified By Visa?

No.  Verified By Visa works with your existing personal card.  (Corporate and business cards are excluded.)

How do I sign up for Verified By Visa?

1. You can sign up for Verified By Visa during theblackmarkers.com checkout process or

2. Visit your card issuer's website and sign up there 

Hip hop culture has been a big part of my life for the past 15+ years, so it was only natural that I would support a 2 vs 2 B-boy / B-girl battle hosted by Kill Beats.  This event is totally free, so whether your into break dancing or not, come check it out.  It's quite enjoyable and interesting to watch even if you have no clue what's going on.

For those of you that already plan to attend the event, make sure to bring your camera.  We are holding a "best photo" contest.  All you have to do is send us your photos [no more than 5] to contest.blackmarkers [at] gmail.com.  We will be giving out a $50 prize pack in addition to posting the photos on our website.