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Roadie vs. Fixed Gear

7, Mar 2010

Most people can’t tell the difference between a $7K carbon fiber bike, like a Delta 7, and a steel fixed gear bike put together in a sweaty bike co-op.  To cyclists, cycling apparel lines, equipment manufacturers, hipsters and the lifestyle brands that market to them, the differences couldn’t be bigger.
Before we get started, let’s get some [...]

How to Lose Weight for Business Travelers

4, Mar 2010

For many of you that travel frequently for business, you know that weight loss or even a diet are things that don’t cross your mind.  Between getting your life back in order from the previous trip, assuring loved ones that you’ve got to take this trip and the pressure of closing the deal, there is [...]

Sherpa Spends 24 Hours on Summit of Everest

26, Feb 2010

Spending 24 hours on the Summit of Everest sounds like it would be as fun and easy as drinking boiling water for 20 minutes with no break.  Three expert Sherpa brothers are going to attempt staying at the summit of Everest about 20 times longer than is typically allowed (for “increased probability of certain death” [...]

The 5 List: Creative Live Music Video by Beirut

22, Feb 2010

The band Beirut has created a wonderfully simple music video concept ripped straight from the bowels of creativity.  Less is more nearly all of the time, folks.  That is exactly what Beirut has done.  They’ve not only decided to create a live music video for their track called “Nantes”, but they introduced the music in [...]

Urban Nomad Shelter Delivers Art and Function in Los Angeles

19, Feb 2010

LA based art and object creators, Electroland, have outdone themselves with their creation of the Urban Nomad Shelter.  Not only does it provide a place for homeless people to sleep, it is pleasing to the eye like a piece of modern art.
If you’ve spent any time on any skid row or highway underpass in the [...]


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