Michael Bream of EV West in San Diego, California is giving classic cars a new lease on life — with zero emissions. Bream and his small team got their start building an electrified BMW 3-series for the Pikes Peak Hillclimb, setting records and beating international auto manufacturers, showing what a group of dedicated people can do. In addition to racing EV West now does conversions for customers, and business is booming.
John is still running. After assassinating a member of the High Table, John finds himself with a $14 million bounty on his head. His only option is to get out of New York — and he's going to need help from a fellow assassin to do it. Keanu Reeves reprises his role as John Wick in the third installment of the action franchise, with Halle Berry starring as hitwoman Sofia. John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum comes to theaters May 17, 2019.
Sir Ian McKellen is an excellent actor — but not just for his ability to capture the essence of a character. Sir McKellen has an unrivaled ability to convey meaning in a glance, using his eyes say things that words cannot. Windows to the soul indeed.
Nike offers a fresh take on a classic tennis shoe with the Killshot 2 leather sneakers. The retro silhouette is updated with a smooth leather upper, giving the model a sleek, modern appearance that softens and gains character over time. A gum rubber sole stays true to the vintage low-cut aesthetic, while recently updated seasonal colors make it even easier to style.
The Nike Air Max Dn8 redefines movement with its sleek, low-profile design, powered by eight pressurized Air tubes for a responsive, lightweight feel. Featuring our Dynamic Air system, it delivers an unreal sensation with every step. Crafted with sustainability in mind, the Dn8 incorporates recycled materials from post-consumer and post-manufactured waste, reducing environmental impact without compromising performance, durability, or style. As part of our Move to Zero journey, we're committed to minimizing carbon emissions and waste, ensuring a future where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand.
After making waves at Sundance, A24 has released the first trailer for The Last Black Man in San Francisco. In the film, Jimmie Fails plays a cinematic version of himself who goes back to the Victorian-style home of childhood in San Francisco. The house was built by his grandfather in 1946 but is now under new ownership, leaving Fails to imagine the community as though it had never changed. Directed by Joe Talbot, the film also stars Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold, and Danny Glover and will be in theaters June 14, 2019.
If you think you've ever tried wasabi, think again. Most sushi restaurants serve a concoction of horseradish and Chinese mustard tinted with green food coloring. Even the most authentic sushi restaurants serve the fraudulent condiment. The reason is the real stuff is one of the most expensive crops in the world. In this short document, eighth generation farmer Shigeo Iida shares the tradition of growing Wasabia Japonica.
Simple and understated, Aspinal of London's Boston Duffle Travel Bag is luxury without excess. Handcrafted from fine full-grain leather, the single-opening duffle shape fits all the essentials needed for a weekend getaway or trip to the gym. Inside is a beautiful Argyle silk lining. Rugged top handles and a detachable shoulder strap make it the perfect grab-and-go.
Velocity's Street Series 1970 Ford F-100 is a bold reinvention of the classic truck, blending menacing street style with modern muscle. Cloaked in triple black, it sits low on staggered Forgeline alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Underneath, a Roadster Shop Spec Chassis, coilover suspension, and Baer brakes deliver razor-sharp handling, while a Gen III 5.0L Coyote V8 pushes 460 horsepower through a 10-speed automatic. On the interior, rich black Velocity Leather with white stitching, billet accents, and an Alpine touchscreen make the cabin as refined as the performance.
During the height of the Cold War, the US government built 1,000 nuclear ICBM silos across the country, mostly in the Great Plains. As the threat of nuclear war with the Soviets waned, over half of the sites were decommissioned — making them ideal doomsday bunkers for the ultra-rich and paranoid. The Survival Condo Project repurposes these sites built to withstand sustained nuclear war, converting them into condos that can support a family nearly indefinitely.
Never underestimate humanity's ability to make anything into a specialized profession. At $29 per cup, Sey Coffee in Brooklyn serves one of the most expensive cups of coffee you can find. It's the result of years of testing and communicating with coffee growers on a personal level, all in the name of extracting the best from the beans. The world of high-end coffee is the end-result of the Starbucks revolution, with small businesses and enthusiasts taking one of the world's favorite beverages into the rarified air of wine.