Archive for April, 2010

Afghanistan via Apple

Associated Press photographer David Guttenfelder decided to document the war in Afghanistan with a slightly unique approach. Using the ShakeItPhoto app, Guttenfelder captured images of American and Afghan forces using his iPhone. The photos, with the filter, look really great and showcase everyday life for the men partaking in the...
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Pick: BDG V-Neck

Despite how easy it may seem, it's actually kinda hard finding a solid v-neck shirt for myself these days. Especially when you're looking for something basic that's better than Hanes but cheaper than a Marc Jacobs collection piece. So far I've tried American Apparel, Gap, Banana Republic, Armani Exchange, and...
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Phoenix ‘Live In Sydney’

If you're still bummed on not catching Phoenix when they visited in Austin a few weeks ago, don't fret. Earlier in March, the French band announced a free live album available for download online titled 'Live in Sydney'. For more, head over to the official website here for the download...
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Chicken Marsala

A beloved recipe in many family cookbooks, the chicken marsala is a dish that incorporates rich italian flavors in a very simplistic manner. Here's my rendition of the recipe with a simple risotto and sautéed spinach side that worked out for me even on a busy weeknight. (more...)...
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Biodegradable Pens

These aren't your normal pens. Made from an eco-friendly potato starch bio-plastic, the DBA 98 pen is surprisingly 98% biodegradable. How so? Other than the ballpoint and nib, everything else (including cap, reservoir, ink) is both non-toxic and biodegradable. The environmental aspect goes even further from there: the packaging is made...
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Sub-$1000 Suits

The New York Times has a pretty good piece on the top summer suits that can be had for less than $1000. I'm really digging the Shipley & Halmos grey suit on the second slide, as I'm still in need of a solid grey two-piece. Access to the slideshow and...
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Human Evolution From Apes Proven?

Scientists have formally announced last week that they have discovered the 'missing link' between humans and apes. A new hominoid species, Homo habilis, has been believed to be found after archeologists unearthed a two-million-year-old skeleton in South Africa. The findings are crucial in exactly determining human evolution and could completely...
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Warby Parker Glasses

The problem with ordering alot of things online, particularly clothing, is that you can't try before you buy. It's even worse when buying eyewear for that matter, as great frames don't match all faces. The folks at Warby Parker aim to remove that hassle by directly competing with the brick-and-mortar...
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iPad, Not Maxipad

The much-hyped iPad is finally available for sale today. Although it has met its initial criticism for both its target market and name, I think that over time people will understand what niche its attempting to tackle. With that said, reviews have been hitting the web as of yesterday and...
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