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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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booq Mamba Pack Sling

What's the point of owning a sleek macbook without an equally stylish bag to carry it in? Casual, comfortable and features an adjustable laptop compartment—the mamba pack sling by booq is a perfect fit for the travelling techie. Cleverly designed, it flips open in an accordion style, providing plenty of…

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Batman and Philosophy

In this, the latest in Wiley's Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, editors White and Arp state and defend their belief that Batman is "the most complex character ever to appear in comic books and graphic novels." Read this for an interesting view on the classic superhero.

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Spicy Steak Knives

This set of steak knives is guaranteed to confuse your dinner guests. Looking like a pen, you unsheathe your blade to cut up your meat. You may even surprise yourself reaching for one to jot down a note, only to realize your blunder when you try to uncap it. Everyday…

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Moondance Glow iPod Docking Station

Start off the evening with a little music and mood lighting with the Altec Lansing Moondance Glow iPod docking station. You’ll look suave when you turn on your seductive playlist at the push of a button on the remote—which you’ll be glad to have in the morning when you’re hitting…

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Neuton Battery Lawn Mower

At first glance, the Neuton Battery Lawn Mower looks more like a compact car than a mower. Designed for convenience and efficiency, its aerodynamic blades and sleek design help it get the job done while using less energy. We know what you’re thinking... sure, it’s convenient, quiet, lightweight and good…

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