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Link Patrol: Monday, October 26th
Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 9:45 | One Comment
Link Patrol: Monday, October 26th

Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web.
Grow a Mustache and Punch Cancer in the Mouth. (Asylum)
Biggie Smalls v Thomas the Tank Engine = The Best Hip Hop Kids Show Mashup …

REI National Parks Adventures
Friday, 23 Oct, 2009 – 14:32 | No Comment
REI National Parks Adventures

Considering we’re still in a recession, and the relative weakness of the dollar in general abroad, there’s never been a better time to keep your summer or holiday vacation sites firmly set in the U.S. …

The Engadget Show with Steve Ballmer
Friday, 23 Oct, 2009 – 11:42 | No Comment
The Engadget Show with Steve Ballmer

Yesterday in the midst of Windows 7 Launch craziness, the New York based Gear Patrol staff took some time away from the gear-review mayhem to go see Engadget editor-in-chief Josh Topolsky grill Microsoft CEO Steve …

Link Patrol: Friday, October 23rd
Friday, 23 Oct, 2009 – 10:10 | No Comment
Link Patrol: Friday, October 23rd

Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web.
Dell’s Adamo ‘Crazy Hinge’ XPS demonstrated on video. (Engadget)
Red Carded Soccer Player Attacks Laughing Fan. (DJ Mick)
What Your Cocktail Says About You. (Made Men)
Billykirk …

Lane Furniture Chatham Storage Chest
Friday, 23 Oct, 2009 – 9:35 | No Comment
Lane Furniture Chatham Storage Chest

Inspired from what appears to be Craftsmen tool chests, or at least something along those lines, the Chatham storage cocktail table serves as an attractive masculine room centerpiece while still providing ample storage. Slide off …

GP Roundup: Chukka Boots
Thursday, 22 Oct, 2009 – 11:45 | 3 Comments
GP Roundup: Chukka Boots

Chukka Boots were made popular in the 1940s & 50’s and, recently, they’ve made a resurgence back into the limelight of men’s fashion, and for good reason. Thanks to their ankle-length height, the style provides …

Link Patrol: Monday, October 12th
Thursday, 22 Oct, 2009 – 10:34 | No Comment
Link Patrol: Monday, October 12th

Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web.
Beer Bath Economics — Spa vs DIY. (Asylum)
The 51 Best TV Shows of the 2000s. (I Heart Chaos)
The Porsche Panamera. (Askmen)
Porsche 911 Factory Featured …

Link Patrol: Wednesday, October 21st
Wednesday, 21 Oct, 2009 – 9:00 | One Comment
Link Patrol: Wednesday, October 21st

Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web.
Political Year Book Photos. (Asylum)
Blackberry Bold 9700 Announced Launching Globally Next Month (Engadget)
Port-a-Pint Collapsible Beer Glass. (Cool Material)
Lego Kitchen. (The Cool Hunter)
The 10 Worst …

Quick Mix: Bonobo, Ralph Myerz, Thievery Corporation, BT, and Beck
Tuesday, 20 Oct, 2009 – 18:29 | 2 Comments
Quick Mix: Bonobo, Ralph Myerz, Thievery Corporation, BT, and Beck

The theme of this week’s mix is decidedly grounded in a relaxed mindset. Most of you probably have a play list set up that you throw on when it’s time to unwind or put your …

Link Patrol: Tuesday, October 20th
Tuesday, 20 Oct, 2009 – 10:06 | No Comment
Link Patrol: Tuesday, October 20th

Interesting tidbits from our friends and colleagues from around the web.
100 Most Searched for Women on the Net. (Asylum)
Captain Kirk has Taken Too Much LSD. (Dave and Thomas)
Champion Yourself At Work. (Askmen)
What You Can …