Draplin's 50 Point Plan
Graphic designer Aaron James Draplin shares his 50 Point Plan at Portland's Creative Mornings lecture.
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Don't Stop Me Now Comic
Pablo Stanley's Freddy Mercury comic Mr. Fahrenheit played to Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now."
The Avengers '78
Only villains as menacing as KISS could unite the power of The Avengers for the first time ever in 1978.
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Men's Wearhouse Summer Collection
As spring gives way to summer and calendars begin filling with weddings, graduations, vacations, and Father's Day gatherings, Men's Wearhouse is expanding beyond tailored clothing with a gift collection built around everyday upgrades and seasonal essentials. The assortment spans accessories, grooming staples, and versatile wardrobe additions designed to fit seamlessly into both special occasions and daily life, offering thoughtful options for dads and style-conscious men alike.
Presented by Men's Wearhouse.
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RiseGuide
RiseGuide is bringing AI coaching to one of the most anxiety-inducing modern skills: public speaking. The platform's new Speech Analyzer listens to up to 60 seconds of recorded speech, then evaluates pacing, confidence, pauses, filler words, and structure before delivering a score alongside targeted feedback for improvement. Built into RiseGuide's Charisma Mastery program, the feature feels less like another passive self-help tool and more like a speaking coach that fits in your pocket, helping users sharpen clarity, cadence, and presence through real-time analysis and repetition.
Presented by RiseGuide.
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The Great American Playground
The place where records are set and legends are made since the 1900s. The Downshift travels to the land of speed racing, the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Lonely Boy Spoons Cover
Watch our new best friend Deb 'Spoons' Perry rocking out to her cover of The Black Keys' "Lonely Boy" and feeding some kangaroos.
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Lawless Trailer
Luckily for Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy playing a bootlegging gangster is enough to get us to see John Hillcoat's prohibition flick. Also starring Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, Guy Pearce and Gary Oldman. In theaters August 31, 2012.
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MetMo Fractal Vise
MetMo brings the fractal vise into the 21st century with a compact design built for precision work. Featuring six independent movements, its fractal jaws conform to objects of virtually any shape, securely gripping delicate components and irregular materials alike. The versatile tool functions as a portable third hand, whether mounted to a workbench, packed into a toolbox, or integrated into a larger workshop setup. Ideal for intricate projects and detailed craftsmanship, the Fractal Vise combines historic engineering with modern manufacturing. Available in black or stainless steel finishes, it offers either 32mm or 82mm jaw openings to accommodate a wide range of tasks.
Presented by MetMo.
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Duke Cannon Supply Co. Puck Soap
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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World's First Asteroid Mining Company
Seattle-based company Planetary Resources plans to expand the Earth's resources by targeting resource-rich asteroids and mining them for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals. Backed by Google's Larry Page, Eric Schmidt and director James Cameron, the company is looking to start prospecting near-Earth asteroids in 2013.
The Art Of The Title Sequence
It's the creators of title sequences' job to make sure you're sucked in from the very first second of a TV show or film. PBS Arts: Off Book sits down with the designers behind the sequences of Seven, Blue Valentine, and Mad Men to find out the secret behind their art.
