Before ninjas were turtles, 80s action movies, or even Kurosawa films, they were spies and assassins that hid in plain sight — not darting from shadow to shadow in black jumpsuits. From the modern Western conception of the ninja starting in the late 50s and early 60s, the stealthy assassin has gained a huge place in American pop culture, and Vox looks at how ninjas became one of Japan's biggest exports.
Along with The Jinx and Serial, Making a Murderer jumpstarted the true crime genre. The docuseries followed Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey as they underwent the investigation and trial for the murder of Teresa Halbach. Now, nearly three years after its initial release, Netflix is releasing the highly anticipated follow-up. The additional ten episodes will catch up with the pair to document the aftermath that followed their convictions. Season 2 is set to air October 19, 2018.
The second annual Caljam music festival was a landmark. Rumors had been circulating, and the closing act proved them to be true — festival founder Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and guitarist Pat Smear took the stage with John McAulay, Joan Jett and Brody Dalle for an all-too-brief reunion of Nirvana. The set was only six songs but brought back a flood of memories for those on the stage.
Rowing machines engage 86% of your muscles and can burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Hydrow might be the best rower in the world, combining those workout benefits into a sleek new tech-savvy machine. Hydrow is made with commercial-grade components, with a 10-roller smooth gliding seat, and has been tested to last for over 3 million cycles. It also features a 22" HD touchscreen monitor with a hi-fi speaker for over 5,000 workouts led by Olympians and world-class athletes, stretching beyond rowing to cover HIIT, circuit training, yoga, and more. From 11/8-11/14, shoppers can enjoy $400 off the Pro and $200 off the Wave as part of Hydrow's BFCM Preview Sale.
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Skechers is known for their comfortable, casual shoes, but they also make shoes suitable for the great outdoors. Their lineup of boots and trail shoes are crafted with water-resistant materials and rugged outsoles, with designs that range from slip-resistant, toe-protecting work boots to traction-focused sneakers. No matter the style, they all feature the brand's signature Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole for all-day comfort.
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Swiss watchmaker Bovet makes some of the finest timepieces on the planet. Their handmade masterpieces do much more than tell time, with models that can chart the position of the stars or the sun and the moon. Business Insider looks at the Récital 22 Grand Récital, one of Bovet's most expensive models, with a price in the $500,000 range.
At an auction in London, Banksy's painting "Girl With Balloon" sold for $1.4 million — a record for the anonymous street artist. But that's not the big headline. Mere seconds after the gavel went down, the piece self-destructed. Little did everyone know, Banksy himself had installed a paper shredder inside the frame turning the sale itself into his version of performance art.
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Built for the wilderness, the Gerber Terracraft is ready for any outdoor challenge. Constructed with extra-thick S30V steel, this durable fixed blade handles tasks from fire-starting to shelter-building. Paired with a premium American-made leather sheath, it's easy to carry for camping, work, or field use. Wherever adventure leads, this American-made knife promises reliable performance and lasting strength.
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Sneakers don't have to be unsophisticated. Collars & Co.'s CEO Sneaker brings a look fit for the boardroom in a low-top cut and comfortable fit. A premium suede upper is paired with a padded dual-density outsole that can be worn all day with an understated modern style.
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Claire Underwood takes office as Robin Wright takes over the final season of House of Cards. With Kevin Spacey's firing, the series will now focus on the reign of the former FLOTUS as she begins her term in the White House. The show will return on November 2, 2018, on Netflix.
Peter Jackson has returned to gift us with a new epic adventure. Based on the Philip Reeve novels, the film takes place in a post-apocalyptic steampunk nightmare. Civilization has been destroyed and humans are now roaming the earth in giant mobile cities, battling each other along the way. Starring Robert Sheehan, Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving, Jihae, Leila George, Ronan Raftery, and Stephen Lang, Mortal Engines is slated for release December 14, 2018.
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