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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

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The smartest summer wardrobes aren't the biggest ones. They're the ones where every piece works with every other piece.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

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Plastic was a fantastic invention. Thousands of things could be mass produced quickly and cheaply which made them readily available to everyone. Odds are though, if you can make it in wood it will probably do its job better and it will definitely look better. Take the guitar pick for…

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New Balance ML581AT Trail Shoe

We've always found the term "running shoe" a little off. Sure, some shoes labeled as such get purchased for a bit of cardio, but the majority of them are purchased because they happen to look good and can be rocked while grabbing a beer or doing something casual that doesn't involve…

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There are many advantages to sporting a 'stache—a warm upper lip in cold weather, saved morsels of food for unexpected cravings, tickling abilities—which is why it's not surprising that you find them on dudes in most of your travels. (On some travels you'll even find ladies sporting them!) Whether it's…

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If you own an iPhone, you have attempted to purchase a dock on at least one occasion. Constantly plugging and unplugging that stupid cable when you're at work, out or in bed is a huge pain so you search for something better. It's probably around the $60 mark (one crappy…

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In the town of Drexel, NC, they do things a little bit differently. The town that seems to have no idea who Steve Jobs was is home to a barber shop that does more than just cuts and shaves. We'd tell you the rest, but it's way more fun just…

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