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This post is brought to you by Saab. At Saab, we believe in independent thinking. It’s in everything we do. Learn more here. I almost feel bad sleeping in, but it's been a long few days and this bed is comfortable. I find out that my hotel has $16 pocket-sized…

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Steak Button Thermometer Set

With warm weather fast approaching our minds immediately turn to ballpark beers and hotdogs, women tossing their chunky sweaters into space-saver bags and firing up the grill on an almost daily basis.  Nothing ruins a great steak quicker than searing it into a hockey puck or serving it up like…

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Grill Pocket Press

When it comes to British food our approach is one of cautious acceptance.  We’ll sniff and poke like a dog feeling out a new polished wood floor home.  While this can lead to mixed results, we can safely say that when it comes to food the British have two things right:  Plates…

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If you're not willing to commit to full length boots, but shoes just aren't going to cut it, you're going to need something that bridges the gap between the two. And that's where chukka boots come in. If you're in the market for a pair of these half boot, half…

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This post is brought to you by Saab. At Saab, we believe in independent thinking. It’s in everything we do. Learn more here. Organizing the festival the way it is - by keeping its screenings in two blocks later in the day - it gives you enough time to enjoy…

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