After eight years in the White House, Barack Obama is wasting no time taking advantage of retirement. The 44th president was't allowed to partake in water sports of any kind during his two terms, so his post-presidency order was head to the British Virgin Islands. After two days of practice on Richard Branson's private island, he took on the Virgin founder in a kitesurfing contest, and obviously dominated.
Richard Arvin Overton is 110 years old, still walks, still drives, and enjoys a cigar — but never inhales. He pays cash for whatever he buys, lives in the house he built in 1945, and hasn't bought a new car since the 70s. Of a morning, Richard has about four cups of coffee and maybe a sip of whiskey. He calls it the Overton diet. Richard is the oldest living veteran in America, having served in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945. Filmmakers Matt Copper and Rocky Conly sat down with Richard to talk about longevity, what keeps him going, and his military service.
Whitewater kayaking can be a dangerous sport in the best of conditions — now think about trying it in the dark. Pro kayaker Brendan Wells and his brother Todd plunged down the White Salmon River in Washington state, capturing the night run with LED lights attached to their kayaks, paddles, and gear, bringing an explosion of color to the dark water.
This smooth and seductive ultra-male oriental fougère captivates both men and women alike. Inspired by the vibrant revival of Lafayette Street — a historic thoroughfare weaving through iconic New York neighborhoods like Soho, Little Italy, and Chinatown—the fragrance embodies the energy of its surroundings. It opens with fresh bergamot, coriander, and floral notes, transitions to a heart of velvety ambroxan and rich vanilla, and finishes with lingering dry wood, tonka bean, cedarwood, and warm grey amber. Encased in a sleek, leather-textured bottle, Lafayette Street is a celebration of modern masculinity and a tribute to Bond No. 9's roots.
BOLDR has revolutionized home heating with Kelvin. The smart appliance uses sustainable infrared technology to keep you and your wallet comfortable. The option reduces consumption and is 30% more cost-effective than traditional convection methods. Owners stay in control with a wireless thermostat that connects to their phones. The accompanying app allows users to adjust the heat based on consumption and spending, schedule heating on a room-by-room basis, and see real-time monitoring of their bills. It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control. With a sleek and modern design, the Kelvin integrates seamlessly into interiors and is easy to install, while its software continuously updates for maintenance-free use.
John Shocklee has built a life around carving his own path in powder. The 51-year-old ski guide lives his life free of material possessions and money — no rent, no phone, no debt. With a love for the outdoors and 90s hip-hop, John has found his own fountain of youth.
Steve Hackman isn't your average composer. Instead of writing his own original works, he's taking classic symphonies and remixing them with modern songs. For his latest arrangement, the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra performs his symphonic mashup of German composer Johannes Brahms' 1st Symphony and Radiohead's third album OK Computer.
Built to withstand whatever nature throws its way, Duer's Live Free Adventure pant is made for the outdoors and looks natural in this Loden Green colorway. Crafted from a hybrid twill fabric, they're stretchy, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and given a DWR treatment for water-repellency. The jogger-like fit is relaxed through the thigh but tapered from the knee down, with gusseted upper inner thighs, triple-stitched seams, and a reinforced seat. The hems are adjustable for versatility and have both a key ring and zippered cargo pockets for safe storage of essentials. Enjoy 50% starting November 22nd.
It gives your hair body and volume, and it does so with only five ingredients. Formulated with only Bentonite, organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, and a minimal fragrance, the OXFORDhill Texture Styling Clay delivers hair a high hold with a matte finish. It coats every strand, creating hair that looks thicker, sheds less, and has enough volume to cover the scalp. Styles can be re-shaped throughout the day, and locks will remain nourished, while the natural formula soothes scalps and won't clog pores.
Directors often have their production crew watch films that portray a similar experience to one they're looking to capture in their own work. For Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, that film was Michael Mann's 1995 crime thriller Heat. The latest video essay from Glass Distortion puts scenes from Mann's Heat and Nolan's The Dark Knight side-by-side to show the influences on — and references to — Mann's film.
Since the 1980s, the number of NFL players over 300 lbs. has exploded. The guys in the trenches, offensive and defensive linemen, nearly all weigh in at over 300. Vox looks at how rule changes made massive linemen more desirable, and how carrying all that weight can adversely affect players' health when their career is over.