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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
Lifestyle
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
By Cool Material
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese
Lifestyle
A Uruguayan Student Figured Out the Secret to Mess-Free Grilled Cheese

Crispy on the outside, molten on the inside.

By Lola Méndez
The Internet Invitational Might Be the Worst-Dressed Golf Tournament in History The Internet Invitational Might Be the Worst-Dressed Golf Tournament in History
Lifestyle
The Internet Invitational Might Be the Worst-Dressed Golf Tournament in History

YouTube golf might be changing the game for the better. But somebody needs to have a word with these guys about their clothes.

By Cool Material
Transportation
The EVO Utility Bike Is Designed for San Francisco

No, you don't need to live in San Francisco to ride around on the EVO Utility Bike, but if you happen to live in San Fran, it was the bike designed just for you. The hybrid bicycle blends the utility of a city bike with the ruggedness and geometry of…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Age Your Own Whiskey in 24 Hours

If you want to give that bottle of vodka or gin a new depth of flavor, pick up this Barrel-Aged Spirits Kit. Each includes two charred-oak barrel staves and a cheesecloth that allows you to impart some oak and spice to your light alcohol. Simply add one stave to a…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Most Anticipated Movies of Q4 2014

With summer blockbusters over, it's prime time for quality flicks. We picked out the ones we're looking forward to most so you can mark all the dates. St. Vincent (Oct. 10) Bill Murray plays a surly drunk with a heart of gold in St. Vincent. Those good intentions are discovered…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
New Motorcycles From Ronin Motor Works

The story of the forty-seven Ronin is centuries old and described by Japanese scholars as the country's national legend. Spoiler alert if you haven't seen the Keanu Reeves movie about the tale--the wandering samurais ultimately avenge their master. The people at Buell have always done things differently when it comes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
Evernote Bent Plywood Desktop Platforms by Eric Pfeiffer

Evernote has been branching out from just being the best keep all memo and collaboration app for a little while. In addition to custom Moleskines, Post-Its and a Jot stylus, Evernote is now producing desktop platforms in collaboration with furniture designer Eric Pfeiffer. Using Pfeiffer's distinctive bent plywood designs (if…

By Cooper Fleishman
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