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Padlocks are a great way to keep things secure. The world’s supply of bolt cutters isn’t exactly dwindling though, so there’s always a risk that your bike, tool box, or other toys can get snagged when you aren’t around. The U.S. Patrol Siren Padlock Alarm ($13) adds another layer of protection by emitting a 110db [...]

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Faint or Feint?

Cool as Ice. Hot as Fire.

From the same country that brought us Magnus Ver Magnusson comes the next best thing in fire-producing-coffee-table-accessories. The Lava Cube of Fire ($379) is constructed of raw Icelandic lava, sits on an included wood stand, and burns non-toxic bio ethanol alcohol. The result is a bright, crackling fire which is guaranteed to one-up that sorry [...]

Mighty & Mini

Remember in college when you were cutting edge with a laptop with the Intel Celeron processor, a Zip drive, and a magical 256KB thumb drive? Just like drunken mornings, pleated khakis and boy bands, those days are gone (mostly). In a world of 1080P HD video, 16 megapixel cameras and music libraries running wild, storage [...]

X Marks the Speed

The SEMA convention, otherwise littered with overdone modifications and gaudiness does occasionally have its gems. In our books, the Corvette Z06X certainly classifies as one of them. Starting with the already potent Corvette, GM has tuned the LS7 engine to 600 horsepower using a revised air-intake system, headers, and a full 3″ exhaust. The suspension [...]

Hey, You Guys!

There’s plenty about the 80′s that’s worth forgetting, but The Goonies shouldn’t fall on that list. Directed and produced by Richard Donner (who also happened to direct the Lethal Weapon movies and The Omen), and written by non other than Steven Spielberg, it’s no wonder the kids adventure was a tremendous success. The fact that [...]

Get the Trend Minus the Spend

Old Navy isn’t a brand we frequently promote — since based on our experience, you often get what you pay for. In some cases though, the brand’s ridiculously low prices are just too good to pass up. Case in point, this men’s hooded twill jacket ($40) is an easy way to capitalize on the military [...]

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All the Food That's Worthy to Print

Cookbooks may not be the first thing you’re looking to whip out your wallet for, but having few around is certainly something we’d recommend. Especially if you hope to pull off a home-cooked meal at some point to prove your not completely worthless. Luckily, New York Times food columnist Amanda Hesser has put together a [...]

Pawtection

If your four-legged friend is the active type and has no intentions of slowing down despite the change in weather, picking up a pair of Bark’n Boots Polar Trex ($90) may save you a few trips to the vets. Brought to our attention by the outdoor fiends at Gear Junkie, these boots are engineered for [...]

Bring Your Gear, Ditch the Bulk

The Naneu Pro Sahara 217F ($114) is an ideal carry-on solution for camera enthusiasts frequently on the go. Made from water-resistant Kodra, the bag is designed to be both compact and ergonomic while still including space for critical camera gear as well as a 17″ laptop. Don’t go thinking that it’s just like every other [...]

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Solid Wood Performance

The sealed-back Denon AH-D5000 headphones have been long known for their performance with a signature warm, lush mid-range and fantastic bass. The real mahogany wood-back ear cups are rare in the metal/plastic laden world of headphones (though we’ve seen some great alternatives exist). It’s a headphone befitting of the 100-year old Japanese audio company and [...]