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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
Lifestyle
Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
By Andy Vasoyan
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
Lifestyle
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine

The Tie Bar teamed up with Searchlight Pictures on a capsule collection that brings the retro wardrobe into the real world.

By Beau Hayhoe
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
Lifestyle
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

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
Home
Recycled CRT Glass Coasters

If you're anything like us, purchasing decisions don't really start with, "is this product green/organic/recycled?" It's a significant factor once we decide we need a new bag, dog food or a kitchen table, but it doesn't start the conversation. If these new Recycled CRT Glass Coasters are any indication, maybe…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo

Following in the footsteps of both the Juke and 370Z, Nissan wowed the Tokyo Auto Show with the introduction of the GT-R Nismo. While availability in the US is expected much later in 2014, the in-house tuners of Nissan have done their best to make it worth the wait. Under…

By Kevin McCauley
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Audio
Koostik Amplifier

Ditch the cables and insert a little style into your musical experience with the Koostik. Available in Walnut or Hard Maple, the Koostik naturally amplifies the sound coming from your iPhone 4, 4s or 5. You’ll get 2-4 times the volume without plugging anything into the wall. Made in the…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Grasshopper Vaporizer

We don't normally say "best *insert product here* ever" because tastes are subjective, and there are lots of different products on the market in each sector. But seriously, the Grasshopper Vaporizer might be best vaporizer ever. This isn't the kind of portable vaporizer you pick up at the corner headshop,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The World’s End / Hot Fuzz / Shaun of the Dead Trilogy Blu Ray

When was the last time you went to the movies? Its hard enough to disconnect from work, family and all the other responsibilities for a couple hours, and that's without factoring in the price of tickets, popcorn, a vat of Coke, box of candy and, if you're lucky, beer. Once…

By Cooper Fleishman
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