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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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Bourbon has never been bigger. And somehow, it still has secrets.

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iTunes 8 Download Available

Apple iTunes 8 just became available for download today. New features include HDTV, a new slick browsing interface and 'Genius.' 'Genius' is a music recommendation engine that is based on your previous purchases - similar to Amazon's "You might also like..." Get on over to Apple today to download iTunes…

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KTM X-Bow

This is not your average ‘go cart’. KTM X Bow employs the finest materials and high tech knowledge of automobile geniuses such as Audi and Dallara to create an amazing lightweight sports car. A street sports car with racing technology. Settle down Americans, while the KTM X-Bow is street-legal in…

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YAKKAY Helmet Covers

Helmets can be a total killjoy when you ride your bike. Sure, it protects your head if you have a bad fall but let’s face it, they don’t add anything to your style. Thanks to YAKKAY, you don’t have to worry about looking like a complete nerd anymore, so pick…

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Pot Culture: The A-Z Guide to Stoner Language and Life

This encyclopedia will give you the kind of knowledge you’ll never get in class. Enjoy soaking in history, language and lifestyle of pot. Marijuana has been around forever, and now you can get an understanding of its popularity in our culture without ever having to take a hit. Filled with…

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City Plates

Plan your next road trip as you munch down your plate of pasta. Bring a little bit of fun to your next meal with these dishwasher safe city plates. The collection of 12 plates brings together some of the world’s most revered cities known to man. Even if you’ve never…

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