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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
Decoded: iPhone 5

In each edition of "Decoded" we take a recognizable product and break it down by explaining what everything on it means. In this installment, we look at all those funky symbols on the back of the iPhone 5. Actually, most of the symbols are not uncommon and can be found…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Epic Bars

Keeping your home stocked with quick grab-and-go foods is a wise move. Of course, a lot of the snack bars out there are fairly terrible for you and taste like straight sugar. Epic gives you a better option by crafting bars using ingredients like 100% grass fed buffalo, uncured bacon,…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
KCCO Black Lager

There are few sites we spend as much time on as The Chive. Besides hindering our work efforts, the site also makes us want to grab a cold one every Friday afternoon when they post a few photos of beautifully shot pints. Now they've teamed up with Redhook Brewery to…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Stikwood Peel and Stick Wood Decor

You could rebuild your entire home to get a woodsy vibe, or you could simple invest in some Stikwood. Stikwood is a peel and stick wood decor that will transform the look of your home without much hassle at all. Available in a variety of different wooden looks - from…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Stash Stainless Steel Bass

It's hard to stand out as the bassist. Usually the singer, lead guitarist, or, hell, even the drummer get more face time. Well, if you're a bassist with three grand burning a hole in your pocket, you can change all that. The Stash Stainless Steel Bass Guitar is the only…

By Mike Newman
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