Archive for December, 2009

Ingenuity + Grand Cherokee

You'd be surprised what can be made with an old Jeep Grand Cherokee, a couple of mics, and one crazy crew. Acting as ringleader to this entourage, Julian Smith has actually created a pretty cool electronic beat using sounds only coming from the car with the help of his fellow...
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20 Best Winter Shirts + Ties

GQ has a pretty good slideshow containing twenty different match ups of various shirts and ties. Interestingly these collaborations feature a wide variety of stores, from the Gap to Dunhill. Pretty legit in my book as it makes anyone's budget stay on the stylish side of things. Judging from some of...
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LEGO Maniac

It's hard to think about Christmas in my home without mentioning LEGO, as it was the staple of every holiday season's wish list until, well, the N64 and GoldenEye. Anyways, the Daily Mail has a really interesting article on the downfall and resurrection of the famed toy brand, detailing how...
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James Cameron’s ‘Ferngully’

Today James Cameron's highly-anticipated smash 'Avatar' graces theaters today. Becoming the most expensive movie to date, the film has been touted to being a revolutionary experience given its inclusion of insane CGI techniques and 3D. Although more interested than excited, I will most likely catch 'Avatar' this weekend to see...
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Stag

Stag is a new men's store that opened a little over a week ago in Austin and I had the opportunity to check it out yesterday. Some brands that are heavily featured include RRL, Life After Denim, Clarks, Burkman Bros., and Penfield. They additionally have a great selection of coffee...
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Affordable Clean Water

Chalk an A+ for the kids at TATA as they have claimed to finally introduce an efficient and cheap way to provide clean water to millions of the world's poor. Apparently the Indian gadget, aptly named the TATA Swach Water Purifier, requires no electricity, running water, or boiling to deliver...
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Fisherman-Knit Cable Sweater

It's hard finding a quality chunky sweater these days, especially when you're looking for that classic cable version. Luckily J. Crew has propped up a respectable copy that even throws in the shawled collar to the mix. In addition the garment is made entirely from cotton so washing will definitely...
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No Free Logos or Pie Charts

Sometimes you meet people who are constantly in a bad disposition. Sometimes you meet people that just like to annoy others without knowing when to stop. Others just like to start trouble for the "lulz". And then there's David Thorne. His incredible annihilation of Simon Edhouse via email is probably...
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Canon S90: An ‘SLR’ In Your Pocket

Before heading to Europe, my parents were looking to get a camera to take with them along their short trip. They liked results from a properly equipped SLR but didn't want the bulk nor difficulty of shooting that is usually associated with them. Enter the Canon PowerShot S90, a tiny...
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Alden Shoe Horn

If you're looking for an attractive shoe horn, seek no further. This Alden Shoe horn is made 100% out of bone and comes attached with a rustic leather strap. A handsome piece, this tool will help sliding into those shoes a bit easier and prolong the lifespan of  those classy...
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