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.
Trashie's Take Back Bag is the easiest way to get rid of clothing and other textiles you do not need anymore. Simply buy a bag (or a bundle of them) fill it up, mail it back, and Trashie will ensure those items never make it to landfills, rerouting them to third-party retailers Trashie individually vets for compatibility. That means your old T-shirt, depending on its condition, could end up going to someone in need or being broken down to create carpet padding or pet bed filling, among other things. You earn exactly $30 in TrashieCash for each bag you send back, which you can redeem for deals — direct cash equivalent or a certain percentage off — to buy yourself new things from your favorite brands.
The Pets Table, a premium pet food brand from the makers of HelloFresh, is redefining mealtime for dogs with its latest launch. Two new recipes offer more variety while catering to pups with common allergies. The Salmon & Whitefish with Pumpkin meal is packed with omega-3s from wild-caught salmon and promotes a shiny coat and healthy skin, while the Lamb & Beef with Brown Rice recipe delivers a hearty, protein-rich meal with real lamb as the first ingredient. Carefully prepared by veterinarians and nutritionists, The Pets Table's meals provide a balanced diet that supports optimal canine health. With a personalized subscription service, pet parents can easily tailor meals to their dog's needs, choosing from fresh, air-dried, or mixed plans. Delivered straight to your doorstep, these meals make it easier than ever to treat your pup to the best.
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.
Long gone are the days of stiff, wrinkled chinos. Modern pants are cut from a different (better) cloth, and Jack Archer's Jetsetter Tech Pants are a prime example. Crafted from premium Rebound fabric sourced from Japan, they're stretchy, wrinkle-free, anti-odor, and stain-resistant, making them great for travel. The fit provides room where it's needed but is slim where it's not, and is enhanced by a diamond-shaped gusset that prevents tightness in the crotch and the curved-waist design that provides a lift to the backside. Built with premium stitching, they also feature a zippered coin pocket and hidden reflective tape that's only revealed when they're cuffed. Now available in two cuts: the original, best-selling Slim Fit and the new Straight Fit, which offer a roomier fit from the knee down.
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.
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.