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• If You Think You Like Whisky, You haven’t Tried Ardbog

  In Drink, Lifestyle / 18 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  From the tiny island of Islay, off of Scotland comes one of the most inqtruiging whiskies to ever hit your palette. A prominent brand in the world of whisky, Ardbeg is no stranger to blending a potent mix of flavors into their annual Ardbog limited bottle. The exclusively hard to come by bottle releases once a year, this year June 1st, for Ardbog Day is some of the smokiest in aroma and taste, but also conjures up a glimpse of dare we say “barbecue”? But that’s exactly it, deep, enticing waves of pecan nuts, salty toffee and caramels, with a distinct whiff of herbs, lavender and violets. Soft, aromatic smoke is interwoven with salty savoury notes. This is surely a bottle you’ll wish you have forever, but won’t last more than a week day. ARDBOG $107  

• Earhoox are the Solution to Loose Earbuds

  In Gear, Headphones / 18 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  One of the mysteries of human achievement has been the lack of audio ear technology for the common earbud. It’s as if the human race has completely given up and simply moved toward the bulky studio headphones, which is fine, but can be intrusive for active lifestyle people. Well the solution has been found. Some say Di Vinci invented  a similar mechanism, but had it taken away by officials, because people were not ready for such a brilliant yet simple world changing advancement. A small circular rubber tire that fits snugly on your general bud, with a shark fin attached that secures itself in the concha of your ear. This is ideal for people who don’t like the insecurity of regular ajustable buds that you have to force into the ear canal, making it tender after a long session. Earhoox are the simple detachable answer to a thousand year old question. Earhoox $8 Earhoox™ – The Earbud Cure from Earhoox on Vimeo.  

• The Value of Professional Sports Trophies (infographic)

  In infographic, Sports, Video Games / 18 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Each professional sports championship trophy is priceless from a historical and sentimental value standpoint. but what about weight in melted down value. All of the trophies, with exception to Lord Stanley’s Cup were created in the late ’60s early ’70s, welded together in the fires of Mordor. We’ll maybe not, but each holds significant meaning to each sport and are cherished like relics of ancient times. Side note; Each ring around the Stanley Cup is engraved with the names of each player and coach of it’s winner and when there is not more room, the oldest ring is removed and retired at the Hockey Hall of Fame, to bring in a new era of champions.

• Training for a Toughest Mudder with Perforomology and Tiki Barber

  In Sports / 13 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  How can you train for a race with unexpected obstacles. A race you can prepare for, but can’t control the terrain you’ll be competing on. All terrain mud races have become the newest form of full body, endurance drivin, mental challanges that are trending around the country. Tiki Barber is training for the hardest one around. The Toughest Mudder, basically a Tough Mudder wrapped in a 24 hour time clock. In this Perforomology video series presented by Gillette Clear Gel, Tiki teaches us how to train for a race that will have you bending, stretching, running and lifting… in mud.

• Illustrated Hipster Kits Based on Famous Movies and Television Shows

  In Art / 13 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Everyone loves a good hipster kit. Why not take the most defining elements from our favorite films and shows and lay them out hipster kit style? I know, why didn’t I think of that? French graphic designer, Alizée Lafon shows us her view on some of the hippest movies and shows of all time. And boy are they hip. Hipster Kits $30- 360  

• The Deconstructed Dollar Bill (Infographic)

  In America, infographic / 13 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The US dollar bill has been redesigned many times over the years, in 1963 it was finalized into the version that all Americans use today. But what do all of the different symbols on the US Dollar bill really mean? Come on you know you want to know what the all seeing eye about the pyramid means.

• Man Meal: Marinated Orange Juice Tuna Steak

  In Food, Lifestyle, Man Meal / 12 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Can’t forget about a good seafood meal every now and again. Grilling seafood is a great means for getting lean nutrients, tuna being the king. A fresh piece of tuna, marinated with these easy ingredients is all you’ll need to keep of the lbs for beach time. The Orange Juice is the perfect blend of citrus and sweet to go with the blandness of the Tuna.

• Who Would Win The Coaching Staff Basebrawl between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks?

  In Baseball, Sports / 12 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Last night, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the LA Dodgers got into a bench clearer after pitcher, Ian Kennedy, went on a head hunting binge, first at rising Dodger prospect, Yasiel Puig, which was retaliated by Zack Greinke hitting Miguel Montero in the back. Normal baseball. Nothing to see here. Then in what seemed like a double retaliation, Kennedy went after Greinke, which is an absolute baseball ‘no-no’, but to boot threw at his head, now tallying the head count to two. Montero, the Diamondbacks catcher seemed to be the peacemaker when he was behind the plate on both accounts, first tending to Puig, then trying to hold back Greinke, pleading with him for Kennedy’s innocence, but to no avail the ruckus began. “It got pretty ugly,” said Montero. Obviously this cleared the benches, players threw some punches, but more interesting was the amount of physicality shown by the coaches. Mattingly threw D-Backs bench coach Allan Trammel to the ground, LA batting coach and forearm advocate Mark McGwire seemed like he was letting off 15 years of steam going after anything wearing red, like a bull in a ring. McGwire had to be held back by Arizona third base coach and more »

• Alternative Man of Steel Movie Posters

  In Art, Movies / 12 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  With the Man of Steel movie fast approaching, it’s as if we’ve already seen a majority of the movie. Countless trailers, a 13 minute featurette, a story told countless times. Yet, we still can’t get enough of it. The Superman story is that of heroism at it’s most elite. Here are some alternative movie posters artists have made for the upcoming film.

• How NBA Teams Stack Up in Social Media (infographic)

  In Basketball, infographic, Sports / 12 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The NBA Finals are in full-swing right now, with only the Spurs and Heat left to battle for this year’s championship. But more importantly to internet-types like me, how do these teams compare in their social media marketing? A sports team is a dream client for any social media manager, as they already have fans built-in! We’ve compiled an infographic in a play-off tree style layout to show which NBA teams have the most followers across each of the major social networks. As you’ll see, the Los Angelas Lakers dominate on almost every social network.

• All-Star Captains Wright & Cano Show Off Hats: Hit or Miss?

  In Baseball, Sports / 11 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The MLB All-Star Game captains, Robinson Cano and David Wright show off their new garb for the game at Citi-Field. The uniforms are pretty generic for an All-Star game, but those hats could be the worst in ASG history. With all the old school homage Citi throws in your face, they could’ve just done flat out better. Leave it up to the mets to blow it. We’re sure they’ll still sell. Both captains will be scouting out their team for the home run derby and David Wright says he might look to the team at Sports Science for some advice on trajectory to find out who has the best swing in the NL.

• Man Meal: The All-American Burger Dog

  In Burgers, Food, Lifestyle, Man Meal, Sandwiches / 11 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  This may look like more of a novelty burger than one that serves a purpose, but think about it. Your average cheese burger is greasy, drippy and messy. making a long style burger in a large hot-dog bun or roll might look strange, but it will save those salmon colored shorts some grease stains.

• Bowers & Wilkins 805 Masarati Edition

  In Cars, Gear / 11 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  If you’re not familiar with Bowers & Wilkins, they’re the Masarati of audio equipment. Which is fitting that they collaborated with the Masarati of Cars. Masarati. The 805 Loudspeaker is the pinnacle of home speakers/ aesthetics. Home speakers and geometrically unique bodies have been experimenting with each other since the 60′s, but never has the interior of a luxury car shaped a standalone speaker so eloquently. The stand-mounted flagship 800 Series Diamond speaker is the flagship model of the brand and features black Maserati leather, birdseye maple real wood veneer and Maserati’s Trident on the integrated stand, but B&W has also collaborated on the speakers inside each Masarati vehicle. Fifteen speaker units are built into the cabin’s internal architecture, strategically placed to ensure the best possible acoustics creating the exquisite Quattroporte audio system. The sleek design of the Quattroporte matched with the symphonic blends of it’s B&W sound system has sparked an unveiling of sound to perfection bringing on world renowned musician, Howie B, for their Seven Notes project featuring the sounds of an engine combined with technical electric music.

• Grilling Around the World (Infographic)

  In Food, Lifestyle / 11 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Grilling is a pervasive tradition around the globe, and much of what we grill tells us a great deal about our culture. The foods we eat define us, our diet and our way of life. For example, ever wake up one morning and say to yourself “Hey! I have a craving for some grilled bat with a side of bbq snake.”? Yes? Then Vietnam is the place for you. This infographic shows the common grilling food of choice from different countries around the globe. Bon appetit, mànmàn chī, enjoy your meal

• New York Super Bowl XLVIII, ‘Super Bowl Blvd’ Plans Unveiled

  In Football, Sports / 11 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The Daily News unveiled plans for the Super Bowl XLVIII festivities to take over Broadway late, next January into February. These plans include a eight-lane, 180-foot long, 58-foot-high toboggan run able to handle up to 1,000 riders an hour, that will lie between 40th and 41st street. The events are schedule to take place between January 29th to February 1st, the day before the big game. The Vince Lombardi Trophy will be available for photo opportunities in a glass building a block up from the toboggan run between 41st and 42nd. Two blocks up from that, iconic 50′ wide Super Bowl roman numerals will be in the heart of Times Square. Macys, Herald Square will feature an enormous screen complete with video mapping and highlights from Super Bowls of the past, as well as an autograph concert stage.

• Conquer New York, LA and Countries Abroad in New Risk Style Game

  In Gear / 10 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  A new Kickstarter, by Havoc Boards enable the same rules as Risk, but with a modern twist. Hispter-nerds rejoice, your contemptuous summer activity has found a home, probably amidst the summer grass of your local field or park. The game plays exactly the same as Risk, even uses the same pieces, in fact you have to actually buy the Risk to get the pieces. All in all the game is a very unique concept that comes with a laser cut wood game board. Now just have to learn how to play Risk.

• Vanmoof 10 Electrified Bike

  In Gear / 10 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The Dutch. Go figure. They go out and make the most optimal commuter bike known to man and oh how stylish it is also. The Vanmoof 10 Electified is a product of practicality meets aesthetics. While design leads the way in al of Vanmoof’s innovation, it’s quest for commuting ease comes in at a strong second. Their latest take is the “10 Electrified” Bike.  The 10 is the first urban commuter bicycle to feature intelligent SMART POWER ASSISTANCE technology. A small motor powers the front wheel enabling your pedals to do the work. How much work could this tiny motor possibly handle? Around 80%. The bike’s onboard computer monitors your cycling behaviour via a sensor, adjusting the bike’s electric power when it is necessary. This feature helps commuters leaps and bounds when getting from point A to B, without the hassle of breaking a sweat. The bike comes in at roughly $2,600. Expensive, yes, but worth it? Tell us next time you have a 9:00 am meeting on a humid summer morning. The Dutch. Go figure. Ships in July.

• Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 7

  In Gear, Shoes / 10 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The P-Rod signature series has become the figurehead in SB line from the brands ever growing skateboarding division. Becoming the first athlete to sign with Nike Skateboarding Paul believed in the quality product that hadn’t yet earned the respect of the community of skate. This was back in 2005, Nike since has become a master of the skateboarding craft, pushing footwear technology (such as the three-quarter Nike Lunarlon midsole, featured in the shoe) and skating to the forefront of the industry, signing top tier athletes like Stefan Janoski, Eric Koston and Shane O’Neill. The P-Rod 7 are set to release in the beginning of July. r

• How to Focus on a Monday (infographic)

  In infographic / 10 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  It’s Monday, we know. You know. The office moron who keeps reciting that ‘Monday’s’ line from “Office Space” knows, too. Now it’s time to focus and get to work. How, you ask? How is it possible for your brain to function on Monday morning after a weekend of boozing and snoozing? The How to Focus Mind Map will help you to create habits and rituals for mixing tasks and leisure, including managing time spent online and offline and scheduling tasks. In addition the mind map explores managing your space, clearing other distractions and doing one thing at a time.

• Game of Thrones as A Fighting Video Game

  In Art / 7 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Deviantart-ist, Roberto Flores, created these stills of Game of Thrones Excel as a Street Fighter style video game. “We want more, we want more.”, Roberto, these are so incredible and would love to see them with a wider array of characters. Maybe even a portrayal of actual GoT events from the storyline. The shots feature Drogo dueling Robb Stark, Tyrion Lannister fighting his sister Cersei, and Daenerys Targaryen getting at  Robert Baratheon. Flores has claimed “he’s thinking of licensing the game”.

• Brian Williams is Back Rapping Warren G ‘Regulate’ on Fallon

  In Entertainment, Television / 7 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Hip Hop sensation Bri-Wi is back for a second round, this time mashed up to Warren G’s ‘Regulate’ on Jimmy Fallon. If you missed it Fallon released Brian Williams singing ‘Ain’t Nothin’ But a G Thang’ mashed up from Nightly News clips. If this is going to be a regular occurrence on Late Night, we’re all for it and could be in our top spot of Late Night TV skits in front of Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘Lie Witness News’ or ‘Unnecessary Censorship’. I praise the editorial team responsible for this, and please keep on making these.

• Jon Stewart Signs off Daily Show for 12-Week Hiatus in Style

  In Entertainment, Television / 7 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Stewart announced he would be taking a 12-week hiatus from “The Daily Show” to direct a feature film he wrote. In March, Stewart went public with the announcement of him pursuing the movie about BBC journalist, Maziar Bahari’s arrest by the Iranian government while covering an election protest in 2009, called ‘Rosewater’. Stewart wrote and will be directing the movie while John Oliver takes over duties at The ‘DS’. Last night he made clear that he would indeed be back and how John Oliver is more than capable of fullfilling his seat. He signs off with his signature ‘Moment of Zen’, cutting away to Oliver and ringing in a new era of The Daily Show.   The Daily Show with Jon StewartGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Daily Show on Facebook

• MLB Draft History (Infographic)

  In infographic / 7 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  With the MLB Draft a day in, we look at the history of memorable draft moments and picks. The MLB Draft is arguably the least important draft of the 3 big American sports, mostly because of the long process it takes to get to the big leagues. With Single, Double and Triple A farm systems, a first round draft pick could be waiting in the wings to get his chance for years. This Infographic, by MLB Social, shows the percentages of drafted players in different categories as well as some players who were drafted, then excelled in other professional sports.

• The Perfect Summer Work Shoe: Vans Prelow Ballistic

  In Uncategorized / 6 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Summer is in full swing and while your summer kicks are their own animal, a toned down work shoe might be just the thing you need for that eight hour weekday roadblock that gets in the way of your weekend habits binges activities. The Prelow Ballitic is a casual shoe/sneaker with a lightweight ballistic mesh and foam based sole perfect for that morning commute. Vans Prelow Ballistic $90

• Brilliant 6 Second Vine Videos

  In Art / 6 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Vine looks as though it’s here to stay. The brilliant little app devised by Twitter that allows for stop motion looping videos is ideal for creatives, sports fans and internet culture fiends. Vine lets users record and share 6-second looping video clips. It gives the option to either record 6 chronological seconds of video or tap-record, to create an animated gif-like looping video. Here are 10 examples of brilliantly executed videos using Vine.

• Brian Williams Mashup Sings ‘Ain’t Nothin’ But A G Thang’ on Fallon

  In Entertainment, Television / 6 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Last night Jimmy Fallon featured this brilliant supercut mashup of Brian Williams edited to sing Snoop Dogg’s ‘Ain’t Nothin’ But a G Thang’. Williams is a regular on Fallon’s show, both sharing a building, and we’re sure he would’ve done this if Jimmy would’ve just asked, saving editors thousands of hours of work. But then we probably wouldn’t be talking about it.  

• MLB Rivalry Week in Social Media (Infographic)

  In Baseball, infographic, Sports / 6 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Last week the MLB held it’s Rivalry Week around the country bringing out the most competitive nature… in fans. From the Battle of the Bay to the Subway Series, we take a look at Twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts. The results and surprisingly skewed heavily toward one team in every instance.

• Yankees Collab with Graffiti Artists Mint & Serf for Fragrance

  In Street Art / 5 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The New York Yankees chose NY graffiti legends, Mint & Serf to help bring some organic New York flavor to their fragrance line. The limited edition bottle features the duo’s iconic drip over the NY logo. The back features white stars and red stripes in the body of their MIRF collaborative piece. Interesting approach by the normally buttoned up Yankees to reach out to urban street artists to collab on such a conservative item, but I’m sure if the Yankees are doing it, it’ll sell.

• Man Meal: Grilled Marinated Pork Tenderloin

  In Food, Lifestyle, Man Meal / 5 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

    With grilling season in full bloom we’re going full steam ahead with all meats, veggies and anything that tastes better with some charred lines. Today it’s pork. 1 LB of good ol fashioned tenderloin with a zesty, sweet marinade, complete with a chipotle kicker. As always with a delecate array of flavor, be careful when using your own discretion with ingredients. Follow the  recipe to perfection, after a few trial, then play with the spices. Remember to share, plenty of pig to go around. Ingredients 1 whole pork tenderloin, approximately 1 pound 1 lime, zest finely grated 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves Directions Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat and silver skin. Place the lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, and garlic powder in a small, lidded jar and shake to combine. Pour half of the marinade mixture into a 1-gallon resealable bag, add the chipotle pepper, and move around to combine. Add the pork tenderloin to the bag and seal, removing as much air as possible and place more »

• The Samsung S4 Active: Waterproof and Ready for the Outdoors

  In Gear, Technology / 5 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Samsung unveiled the S4 Active today, targeting lovers of the outdoors and active lifestyle. Not only is the S4 a top level smartphone, but it comes equipped with features for the person who’s more concerned with the activity at hand, then the condition of their phone. Samsung introduces the Active with a 5-inch, 1080p screen on with a impressive 443 pixels per inch (ppi). That’s above the 336 ppi found on the iPhone 5. The game changer, however, is the 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, the same as the original Galaxy S4, but with an ‘Aqua Mode’ feature built specifically for shots taken, YES, underwater. Samsung’s new hardware has the ability to protect itself against dust and water. The Galaxy S4 Active offers a fully sealed design, graded at International Protection IP67 – the highest being IP68 – to protect the guts against water damage for up to 30 minutes, at a depth of one meter. We’re sure the target market is for those who work or regularly are in the outdoors in a fast paced, active lifetyle, but it’s also perfect for the younger demographic who regularly attend music festivals and concerts, sporting events or for anyone addicted to taking the perfect snapshot no matter the conditions. And yes, as more »

• NBA Finals Ad Preserves Winning Shots ‘Forever’

  In Basketball, Sports / 5 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The NBA Finals 2013 campaign, “FOREVER is BIG,” celebrates contemporary NBA living legends. Players who are still playing the game, but because of last minute heroics in the Finals, their shadow lives on in pop-culture forever. The two spots feature Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki making an incredible signature fade away jump shot in Game 6 of the 2011 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat and by Lakers megastar Kobe Bryant with an incredible slam dunk in the 2002 Finals against the Nets. Both players are suspended in air while that moment resonates around the world in lifestyle from figurines, t-shirts and even wedding cakes. The shot arrives back at the superstar, suspended, alone in the moment. Forever.

• The History and Anatomy of a Meme (infographic)

  In infographic / 5 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  The history of the meme links back further than you may think. Richard Dawkins’ 1976 book The Selfish Gene note ‘memes’ are short for the Greek word ‘mimeme’ meaning ‘imitated thing.’. This infographic created by online backup storage company, Mozy, shows the us how to create a viral meme, and the monetary payoff of these internet characters. It also breaks down the 6 most successful types of memes and the formula for it’s clever delivery. Last we forget ancestors of the memes we know today like the ‘Ugachaca’ Baby and Dancing Hamster from the days when the internet was much… simpler.

• Nike Unveils Manchester United Home Kit for 2013- 14

  In Soccer, Sports / 5 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  Premier League Champions Manchester United will play in a new home kit inspired by the city’s industrial history. The United home jersey features the return of the black collar, worn by some signature players during the top-dog days of the ’90s. Underneath the collar is a subtle tonal grey-and black-gingham check, first used on last season’s home shirt. The check represents Manchester’s industrial past, referencing the city’s cotton mills of the 18th century, which once produced the classic check fabric.

• Birds Eye View of the Spirit of Summer

  In Art, Photography / 4 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  À la Plage, À la Piscine: Aerial Beach Photographs by Gray Malin captures the essence of summer living at the beach with these birds eye shots taken from a doorless helicopter from around the world. Malin traveled from the U.S., Brazil, Australia to South Africa, also making stops at the white sandy beaches of Dubai and Libson. The shots were taken to show people as organic patterns on the pale creamy canvas of the beach.

• Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition

  In Cars, Gear / 4 June 2013 / 0 comments

  

  50! Her name is the Porsche 911, she’s 50 years old, and she’s not one of those gals who’s afraid to tell her real age, and she likes to kick, stretch and kick! For 50 years of sheer power meets beautiful curves, Porsche has released it’s limited edition 911 with a very wide body style of the Carrera 4 from 1988, a 3.8L flat-six engine, Fuchs chrome wheels as well as the grill, a pearl white and matte black finish and a red ’50th’ logo set diagonal to the ’911′ on it’s trunk. The interior features retro style gauges and a classic houndstooth pattern on the seats. 1,963 available. Seinfeld will probably buy them all.