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.
Fold transforms personal finance by combining traditional banking with Bitcoin savings on one platform. With the Fold Card, users earn free Bitcoin on everyday purchases including bills, shopping, and transactions wherever Visa is accepted. Fold+ members also enjoy enhanced Bitcoin cashback on daily and recurring expenses, like mortgages and credit card payments. Link your card to the app and make managing cash and cryptocurrency seamless, with features like 'push to card' for effortless transfers between accounts. Fold empowers users to replace legacy accounts and fully embrace the Bitcoin economy with ease and confidence. Available on iOS and Android, for users in the United States.
The start of a new year is always a good time to recommit to hitting your fitness goals and living a healthier lifestyle. The Simple app makes it, well, simple. Unlike some programs, which consist of restrictive lists of do's and don'ts, Simple uses AI and a team of nutritional, behavioral, and medical experts to inform an incremental approach that helps users form healthy habits that last without give-up and burnout. After filling out a detailed survey, users can access the NutriScanner, an easy-to-use food logger, daily workout plans with everything from strength training to yoga, and Avo, an AI-powered in-app coach, to answer questions and offer applicable real-world suggestions. With Simple, you can live healthier without feeling like going to boot camp, and right now you can save 60% off a membership with the code SIMPLEDEAL.
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.
Puffer jackets are warm. Filled with too much insulation, though, and they become more "puff" than "jacket". The Davos from Collars & Co. uses a clever build to maintain a sleek look. Its hood removes in seconds, taking the jacket from full coverage to a form more fitting for a night out. Lightweight poly-fill insulation provides plenty of warmth; tactical stitching and smartly placed pockets complete the package.
Kobe Bryant tragically passed away nearly five years ago, yet his legacy is arguably stronger than ever, with countless athletes citing his "Mamba mentality" as inspiration. Nike's Kobe Bryant Collection lets them show support on and off the court. Included are Dri-FIT essentials like shorts and tees, Therma-FIT hoodies and pants for hangouts and cool weather sessions, and, of course, a lineup of signature sneakers.
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.