Mike Newman

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Office Weapons

Don't fool yourself, while you're sitting at your desk, your coworkers are planning your demise. They might be all smiles and shit when they see you, but they'll throw you under the bus faster than you can say, "TPS Report." So, it's time to gear up for warfare with Office Weapons. The book outlines the plans for 30 ... continue reading
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Adidas Consortium Boston Super OG

Clearly these Adidas Consortium Boston Super OG's have taken on a bit more meaning this year after the events at the Boston Marathon. The style, originally released in 1984 for the marathon, has relaunched this year. Taking notes from the old style, the sneakers combine a mixture of suede, mesh, and leather in the ... continue reading
$125 buy Related Items: Shoes, Sneakers, Style.
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Floating Cork Knife

It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
$26 buy Related Items: Gear, Knives, Outdoors.
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Kanye West – Yeezus

Love him or hate him, Kanye makes you talk. If you've been waiting since My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy for some new music from Kanye, hear you go. He performed two tracks off of his upcoming album Yeezus (June 18) on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. The album, which should be available for pre-order any day ... continue reading
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Oddka

Strange vodka flavors have been a thing for a little while now. While we normally gravitate towards bourbon or some darker colored spirit, vodka certainly has its place when we're mixing up a drink, and interesting flavored ones can make for some seriously delicious cocktails. Oddka takes the whole idea to another ... continue reading
$16 buy Related Items: Drink, Home.
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Anchorman 2 Official Trailer

Never has a movie trailer that has exactly zero clips from the movie, gotten us so excited. The official trailer for Anchorman 2 is spectacular. It's more of a teaser than a real trailer, but it still features the Channel 4 News Team in all their glory.
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The Bruce Lee Legacy Collection

You can keep your Chuck Norris facts, we'll put our money on Bruce Lee. He didn't have a beard that could take down a slew of enemies, he simply took care of that with insanely fast moves. The 7-disc Bruce Lee Legacy Collection is the ultimate for any fan of the Jeet Kune Do founder and all around badass. The set features ... continue reading
$84 buy Related Items: Media, Movies.
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Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept

Anything Aston Martin puts out is going to get our attention, but this is crazy. The CC100 Speedster Concept was crafted by the evil geniuses over at Aston Martin in less than six months, and is a thing of beauty (what else would you expect). Taking cues from the DBR1, the CC100 Speedster Concept perfectly combines ... continue reading
$N/A buy Related Items: Cars, Rides.
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VoyVoy: The Summer Oxford

Not sure when you looked at your glasses or your phone screen last, but both are gross. If you don't carry around a microsuede cloth to clean those suckers, they'll just keep acquiring more random body oil smudges. Instead of a little cloth hanky, consider The Summer Oxford from VoyVoy. The button-down sports microsuede ... continue reading
$98 buy Related Items: Clothing, Style.
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Made by Hand – The Bike Maker

Technically, yes, this is a video about building bikes, but really it's much more. Shot over the course of two days, The Bike Maker is really about dealing with adversity, uncertainty, and finding a purpose in life. It also features a bike made without a seat. Just watch it.
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Bucket List Bars

Learning about history is so much better when alcohol is involved. For your next touristy excursion, make Bucket List Bars your guide. The book features forty bars throughout the US that helped shaped the nation and they're all more exciting than looking at a bunch of statues. From the spots where our Founding Fathers ... continue reading
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Life is Precious Survival Kit

Nobody said you could't look good while fighting for your life in the wild, right? If you agree with that - as ludicrous as it may sound - this survival kit designed by Fort Standard would make for an aesthetically pleasing struggle. The kit (which, unfortunately, is not available to purchase) includes a compass, pen ... continue reading
$N/A buy Related Items: Camping, Gear, Outdoors.
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DEFY Gear Kit

Unfortunately, a purse is not a socially acceptable thing for a guy to carry around. It's too bad because, well, we've got a lot of stuff. For all our assorted gear, DEFY has created the most masculine holster we've come across. Crafted from US military contractor sourced M35 canvas/vinyl truck tarp, the Gear Kit sports ... continue reading
$31 buy Related Items: Bags, Gear.
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Tanner Goods Leather Coasters

It's time to protect your coffee table like a gentleman. Forget those cheap bar coasters and upgrade to these leather ones from Tanner Goods. They're the most sophisticated coasters we've come across. Cut from 10/11 oz. natural tooling strap leather, the set include four coasters all burnished, dyed, waxed, and stamped ... continue reading
$25 buy Related Items: Coasters, Drink, Home, Tanner Goods.
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