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A History of the Timeline

Great works of non-fiction often stand out because they make detailed examinations of even the most obscure topics fascinating. Cartographies of Time: A History of the Timeline ($32) certainly follows this pattern and will appeal to anyone with a love of history or design. Lavishly illustrated and packed with historical documentation, this book examines the [...]

A Good Refresh Option for Short Season

Warm weather may have come a long time ago for our southern based readers (or for that matter never left in the first place), but for those stationed on the East Coast, it’s just starting to come around. If pulling the shorts you wore last season out of hibernation however has you less than pleased [...]

It’s important to realize that the iPad isn’t intended to be a list of awesome, mind-exploding specs. The iPad is a different kind of device, one that disappears into the users hands as they immerse themselves in content, games, and apps. After all, the best kind (but perhaps least appreciated) kind of technology is the [...]

A Wino's Fixture of Choice

Distinctive in every sense of the word, this Wine Bottle Chandelier from Pottery Barn ($399) is a creative fixture any wine lover can appreciate. Weighing 30 pounds and measuring 18″ in diameter, 33″ high, with a 6 foot chain for hanging, this chandelier is a manageable dining room table friendly size that won’t give those [...]

If You Have to Ask About the Price...

What we know about Julian Boots is limited to the very brief description on their incredibly sparse website. That, and of course hearsay from those lucky enough to own them. Julian Boots construct their benchmade to-measure boots completely by hand (Goodyear welt with leather and rubber soles) and are done entirely in the USA. Then [...]

Everything but the Kitchen Sink

Everything tastes better when you’re camping. Whether it’s that first cup of coffee on a chilly morning or the last spoonful of chili at night, if you make it over a campfire or had to carry it in on your back, it’s all the more satisfying. That’s why I’m all for carrying a good cook [...]

Does Not Yell "You've Got Mail!"

The 8-Bit Hanger is certainly an item that separates a man in control of his decor from one whipped into submission by his throw pillow-obsessed domestic partner. Nothing screams “Welcome to Level One” quite like a coat hanger made to resemble the pointer we have all come to know and love (except for when it [...]

Also See Top 10 Reasons You’ll Love the iPad | 25 Best iPad Cases Are you the type who takes pride in avoiding Apple hype just because it’s trendy? Do you scrupulously look into potential electronics purchases from every angle before dropping your hard-earned money on them? If either of these statements have you pegged, [...]

Motorola Redeems Itself in the World of PNDs

Motorola as a brand has never been known as a major player in the GPS space, and for that reason alone their release of the MotoNav could be viewed as a strange move. Especially considering the miserable failure that was the MotoNav TN30. Revealed initially early this year at CES 2010, the MotoNav TN765 however [...]

Laser-Focused on Honoring our Soldiers

We’ve touted the benefits of golf rangefinders in the past (Bushnell’s included) and we’re not planning to change our tune at this juncture. Quite the opposite, actually, as Bushnell is upping the ante by offering their award-winning Tour V2 Rangefinder in a special edition package supporting the families of fallen and wounded soldiers through the [...]

Swing Into Spring

With Spring, there’s no better time or place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening reading than your porch. If you’re lucky enough to have one, that is. Make full use of your pendulating outdoor mecca with a modern update to the traditional porch swing from Loll – a company who’s built a reputation from [...]

New, Old Favorite

Hand crafted in California the Pocket Crew Neck from Apolis Activism, looks like something that would serve as a favorite t-shirt for many years. Contrast stitching, chest pocket, and a pen sleeve add the small but significant details to this shirt. We find the fact that its Indigo dyed most intriguing, is it possible if [...]

The iPad has landed and it’s definitely blanketing the news, partially because the same news organizations are hoping this will be their savior. That, and of course iPad’s feat of claiming the most-overhyped gadget in recent history. Either way, the GP Crew is pretty much divided when it comes to the iPad’s relevancy as is [...]

Unique Timepieces As Seen From A Beginner's Perspective

For many men buying their first fine timepiece can be intimidating. Like great wines or expensive cars, getting to a comfort level to engage in said pleasures can be daunting for inexperienced buyers. And that would be truly tragic if you let a lack of knowledge stop you from owing an amazing timepiece. It’s our [...]

Definitive Design Reference

The attention put into product design is something most consumers ignore. Sure it’s easy to pick up on the design work put into things like the iPad, Hennessey Venom GT, or the beer belly, but the reality is that just about every product out there today was (hopefully) made with some degree of tedium to [...]