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.
Lace up for long-distance performance with the Nike Alphafly 3. Built for marathon pacing, it combines two Air Zoom units with a carbon fiber plate to store and return energy with every stride. Paired with a ZoomX foam midsole, the shoe keeps you feeling fresh mile after mile, while its lightweight construction and notched laces make it the most responsive Alphafly yet. Designed to support speed and endurance, the Alphafly 3 delivers performance that makes long runs feel effortless and leaves personal bests in the dust.
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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.
Fatty15's "Your Essential Fatty Acid" supplement focuses on a single, science-backed fat, pentadecanoic acid (C15:0), in a clean, vegan-friendly capsule designed to support long-term cellular health. C15:0 helps strengthen cell membranes against oxidative damage, supports metabolic, liver, immune, and cognitive health, and may improve sleep, energy stability, and overall resilience. Packaged in refillable, eco-conscious bottles and free from preservatives or fillers, it is a low-burden supplement that fits easily into daily routines while supporting overall wellness.
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Caliber is rewriting the playbook on personal training with a science-driven coaching program designed for busy professionals who want real results without wasting time. Caliber pairs each member with an elite coach—only 1 in 100 applicants make the cut—to deliver personalized strength, cardio, and nutrition plans through its powerful app. Members see an average 20% improvement in body composition within 3 months, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional training, starting at $200/month. For September, Caliber is knocking $100 off all coaching plans, making the smartest way to get in shape even smarter.
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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.