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One Professor's Fight Against Tech Progress at the Expense of the Individual

The author of this book, Jaron Lanier may not ring a bell in anyone’s head, but that doesn’t mean you’re not familiar with his work. Credited for popularizing the term “Virtual Reality”, this dreadlock-ed genius has served as a professor in several prestigious American Universities such as N.Y.U., U.C. Berkley, and Columbia, as well as [...]

Make Your iPhone Your New Running Partner

As part of my 1/2 marathon training, I’ve enlisted the help of RunKeeper to act as my virtual coach and running companion. While tracking time is all well and good, the RunKeeper Pro App utilizes the iPhone’s GPS to measure distance, speed, and average pace. It will even give you verbal updates on each metric [...]

By a SEAL, For a SEAL

WIS (watch idiot savants) like to hold long and protracted arguments over what constitutes a tool watch. R.E. Smith went a different direction. He started RESCO and built the tool watch he wanted – the Patriot. As a Navy SEAL instructor and SEAL Team member, he had an exacting vision of a watch that could [...]

Meet the Ski Goggles of the Future, Today

Anyone who has ever seen Robo Cop or Terminator 2 should have some ideas of the heads up display fantasy’s entertainment visionaries have teased audiences with for decades. Somewhat out of left field, well known goggle and optics company Zeal now seems to be on the verge of delivering on that crazy Sci-Fi notion with [...]

Get Power, Light, and Communication We You Need it Most

By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Sandy Bandu Weighing in at under one and a half pounds, the Etón Solarlink FR 360 Radio has more uses than you could possibly imagine and ultimately provides basic security against the elements. Designed for emergency purposes, it features an LED flashlight, AM/FM/NOAA weather radio, and a USB cell [...]

For Men Who Relish Hellish Environments

Robert Pelton knows hostile environments. He’s spent four weeks running RPG alley with Blackwater, hung around the siege of Grozny in Chechnya, and been inside the hunt for public enemy numero uno with the CIA in the hills of Afghanistan… and those are just his more recent exploits. So, when RAT Cutlery asked him to [...]

We Love An Audi. We're Not Afraid To Say It Either.

It’s no secret that the country that brought us Heidi Klum, Christoph Waltz, and an odd obsession with David Hasselhoff has given the world it’s fair share of great automobiles. Much like Kenya’s ability to produce great long-distance runners, Germany produces cars that are meant to be driven, not just ridden. A great quandary and [...]

Kicks to Beat Down or Just Wear Around

Casual runners not already betrothed to brands like Saucony, Asics, or Brooks, should take a long hard look at the Nike Air Max Tailwind+ 2, especially for those who lack inward motion in their gait (known as underpronation). Built with dual, low pressure Air-sole units in the heel and forefoot of the shoe, the Tailwind [...]

Meet the Brand Giving Gin a Delicate Makeover

Those who drink gin and those who don’t stand on opposite sides of the proverbial line in the sand. If you happen to fall on the side of some of our editors and like this juniper berry infused spirit, then we recommend trying out Oxley Classic English Dry Gin, a brand launched in 2009 by [...]

Long Live the 80s?

Winter isn’t done yet, but that shouldn’t prevent you from thinking of refreshing your attire come spring. New for spring/summer 2010 season, boutique shirt manufacturer Gitman Vintage which is a sub brand of Gitman Bros. has released a series of cotton poplin shirts paying homage to the styles of 1984. If that point didn’t send [...]

40 Grand For 20 Grand

In a declaration only Hassleblad could pull, the new “entry level” H4D-40 ($19,995) medium format digital camera will bring 35mm camera ease to medium format shooting. The 40 megapixel H4D-40 is touted to employ a new autofocus technology called “True Focus”. True Focus AF allows (pro) photographers to compose close distance shots with a unique [...]

A Unique Tribute to America's Biggest Cult Director

These posters may not make sense to those unfamiliar with the works of Quentin Tarantino, but that’s part of their fun. Created by artist Ibraheem Youssef, each of these minimalist movie posters cleverly hints at key elements or parts of Tarantino’s films any fan should immediately understand. Not to mention they’re also incredibly more attractive [...]

TV To Go

This contest is now over. A winner has been announced here. Thanks to everyone who entered! FLO TV Personal Television. It’s a 5 ounce TV streaming machine that gives you five hours of access to 20 channels including CBS, Comedy Central, Discovery, ESPN, FOX, MTV, NBC, and The Food Network. What’s better than that? Well, [...]

Give Your Libations a Proper Home

For the man who seeks to exude class and refinement, the storage and application of one’s stash of imbibers can be a make-or-break factor. That is to say, rummaging through a kitchen cabinet or reaching atop the fridge to access your well-cultivated spirits selection simply won’t do. Though procuring one requires a decent chunk of [...]

Nike Dunk Looks, Mainstream Sound

We won’t sit here and prattle on about what should and shouldn’t be your personal style (okay, sometimes we do). To each man his own, but we know that those discreet ear buds don’t do much to enhance personal style statement. If you agree, then check out the full-size Aerial 7 Headphones ($70). Clear, though [...]