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Why Generic Drugs Are Better
Although it seems obvious, people are just sometimes skeptical of what generic pharmaceuticals offer in comparison to name brands. We’re bombarded constantly by name brand ads that tell us their product is better, especially with gimmicks like liquid capsules and fast-dissolving tablets. Americans are also simply attracted to products that come in nice lettering and attractive [...]
Mad Men Season 4
AMC’s critically acclaimed 60s drama returns for a fourth season this Sunday night. We last saw Don in the process of undergoing two significant events between his work and family so it will be interesting to see how tonight’s episode plays out in light of that. Plus, we’re all curious to see what the phenomenal wardrobe department cooks up. Mad Men premieres this evening at 9pm central.
Release the Kraken
If you’re looking for an alternative to the solid Sailor Jerry’s, give the Kraken Black Spiced Rum a shot. It’s an upscale but un-snooty bottle of spiced rum that can be had for a little less than $20. It also comes with an attractive retro-styled bottle and cheeky design, which is why I always choose my alcohol based on sheer aesthetics as opposed to taste and quality. Good thing this one incorporates both…
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Worst Fashion Mistakes Made by Men
You don’t have to be a true sartorialist to know how to point out people who are either trying way too hard or simply doing it wrong. Valet has found an interesting article that has compiled the biggest fashion mistakes made by men according to the industry’s leading designers. Although they missed out on mentioning bedazzled clothing and Affliction-related gear, I will note that I highly concur with Mr. Varvatos and Mr. Ford on the subject matter.
Why Generic Drugs Are Better
Although it seems obvious, people are just sometimes skeptical of what generic pharmaceuticals offer in comparison to name brands. We’re bombarded constantly by name brand ads that tell us their product is better, especially with gimmicks like liquid capsules and fast-dissolving tablets. Americans are also simply attracted to products that come in nice lettering and attractive designs. After all, packaging is in itself an intrinsic value here. Anyways, Mint has decided to compile another quality graphic showing why buying name brands is essentially dumb when you can get the exact same thing with generic brands. To start saving money and learning what really is up, click here.
FIFA World Cup ’10
It’s finally here. The 2010 FIFA South Africa World Cup kicks off tomorrow with the start of the first games from Group A. For those playing the home game, that means Mexico v. South Africa at 9am and France v. Uruguay at 1:30pm central on ESPN. Don’t forget Saturday either, as the United States plays England in a heavily contested match. If you’re also interested, CNN has an article about the birth of the World Cup with a brief history. My weekend game plan? Les Bleus and Team USA.
U.S. Grand Prix in Austin
This caught me completely by sheer surprise. Apparently the location for the return of U.S. Formula One racing will be right here in Austin, Texas. This is great news for the city as this will bring another exciting world-class venue to the region. According to a New York Times article, a $250 million facility will be specifically constructed for the event which could start operating by 2012. For more, head over to the NYT column here.
Vintage Swim Shorts
Club Monaco just released their new line of mens swim shorts for this summer and I’m liking what I see so far. According to the newsletter, the advertised shorts are to sport a slim cut, mesh lining, zip back pockets and colorfast in chlorine. No word yet on price but definitely worth checking out if you’re still in need of some upgrades for the summer wardrobe. Dallas: Dallas Galleria, 972.386.5006. Houston: Houston Galleria, 713.961.0010.
Life
From the makers of ‘Planet Earth’, Previously seen this spring on the Discovery Channel, the latest BBC Earth saga comes to Blu-Ray on 4 discs with over 550 minutes of amazing wildlife footage in glorious HD. Before you buy, make sure you’re snagging the superior David Attenborough rendition (AKA the British version). Oprah narrating this series is about as fitting as having Dennis Miller on MNF. $50.99 at Amazon.
Time Travel Possible?
Ever since Einstein declared that time traveling could be possible, the theory has spawned countless debates on whether it can actually be done. Two prominent physicists, Michio Kaku and Stephen Hawking, however agree that the theory is sound and can be quite possible. Just don’t hold your breath thinking that the next time traveler would be an Emmett Brown:
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Red Dead
If you like to relax from the summer heat with video games, then you should definitely look into this. Rockstar’s ‘Red Dead Redemption’ hits stores today and given the reviews from Game Rankings, it looks to be a fantastic wild west opus. Basically it’s Grand Theft Auto with more six shooters and Ennio Morricone thrown to the mix. So if you ever wanted to live out your spaghetti western double-life, this could be the answer. For more, including a written and video review, head over to IGN.