The San Francisco Fire Department has been "green" since before it was a fad. With their own ladder shop, they are repairing and refurbishing wooden ladders from as far back as 1918 and aren't planning on changing anytime soon.
The Big Takeover rock magazine celebrates 30 years thanks to its fearless leader Jack Rabid and his devotion to "Music with Heart." Warning: NSWF audio right off the bat.
The Alpha Lion Superhuman Burn blends pre-workout energy and fat-burning ambition into a single formula built to fire up sweat and intensity in one go. It mixes a tri-source caffeine system for sustained energy and focus with thermogenic ingredients like MitoBurn and CaloriBurn GP that aim to boost metabolism, stimulate fat oxidation, and maximize calorie burn during workouts and beyond. Add in support for nitric oxide production and endurance, and Superhuman Burn shows up as a one-and-done solution for anyone chasing both performance and fat-loss goals.
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MyHeritage DNA turns your ancestry curiosity into a full-scale exploration—with just a two-minute cheek swab and a return to the lab. In about 3-4 weeks, you'll unlock an Ethnicity Estimate that breaks down your origins across more than 2,100 geographic regions, plus uncover DNA Matches that might connect you with relatives you didn't know existed. All results are delivered through CLIA- and CAP-certified processes in a secure, encrypted environment, giving you insight into your roots without sacrificing your data privacy. It's genealogical power you can hold in your palm—and a powerful tool for anyone looking to build a family history or explore their ethnic story.
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File this one under: Mind-blowing. Robert Zemeckis shot the first five weeks of Back to the Future with Eric Stoltz playing Marty McFly, before realizing he sucked and brought in Michael J. Fox. More here.
This could create a time paradox, the results of which could cause a chain reaction that would unravel the very fabric of the space time continuum, and destroy the entire universe. Granted, that's a worse case scenario. The destruction might in fact be very localized, limited to merely our own galaxy.
Part one of a short series on the art and culture (and seamy underbelly) of remixing. This one could also be subtitled, "Led Zeppelin: Retard Rockers."
Hour-long documentary on the history of the Prohibition of Marijuana. Narrated by Woody Harrelson.
And you thought your job was tedious. Behold the story of Chicago-based Oxxford Clothes. They're the last factory in the U.S. making custom tailored suits by hand. They've been doing absolutely painstaking work since 1916.
The Litter-Robot 5 Pro from Whisker turns litter box duty into hands-free convenience. It automatically sifts waste after each use so you never have to scoop, while AI-powered cameras monitor activity and identify individual cats in multi-pet homes. WasteID technology separates liquid from solid waste for better odor control, and the roomy interior with sealed waste drawer can handle up to five cats for days. With quiet cycles, an LED display, and full app integration for remote monitoring, it makes cat care effortless.
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Happy Head is changing the game in hair care by offering prescription-strength, dermatologist-formulated treatments for hair thinning and loss. Using clinically proven ingredients like Minoxidil, Finasteride, Spironolactone, and Retinol, each formula is customized for your hair type, gender, and goals, all delivered through a seamless tele-dermatology platform. For an extra layer of personalization, the optional StrandIQ™ at-home DNA test analyzes genetic markers to optimize results. Enjoy an extra 25% off site wide this December.
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Trailer for the forthcoming documentary about the amazingly popular Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. They're Nike's best seller and their most popular shoe of all time, so there's probably a good chance you have some on your feet right now.
Terrific 14-minute making-of featurette for HBO's prohibition-era, Scorsese-directed/produced Boardwalk Empire. The series will debut on September 19, 2010.