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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
Features
The Labels of Prairie Artisan Ales

Prairie Artisan Ales crafts some really, really good beers. If you haven't had the pleasure, get your hands on some Bomb! or any of their farmhouse ales whenever you have the chance. One of the other reasons we dig the Oklahoma brewery is the artwork on their labels. We had…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Anki DRIVE: AI Robotics Racing Game

In a nutshell, Anki DRIVE is basically a real life video game. You control cars with your iPhone or iPad and race them around the track while shooting at your opponents for points. Over time you'll be able to upgrade your weapons based on how you've performed and can equip…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Bitlock Keyless Bike Lock

Do you remember when getting into your car and actually going somewhere required two separate keys? Are we the only ones that remember a time when keyless entry for cars didn't exist? People are going to be asking themselves similar questions in a few years once everyone is using keyless…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
2014 BMW R1200 GS Adventure

Since the debut of the new GS last year, it was obvious BMW had something pretty special on their hands. The follow up is the 2014 R1200 GS Adventure and it looks fairly fantastic. Designed to perform on changing terrain, the R1200 GS Adventure sports additional vibration dampening for a…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap-On-A-Rope

If you just got locked up for 5-10 and you still want your skin to be pristine, Kiehl's has something for you. Their limited edition soap-on-a-rope is made with bran and oatmeal for some serious cleaning. The oat bran, oat kernel and pumice can handle the extra difficult skin -…

By Mike Newman
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