The Reluctant Trader
A man gets a call from a business partner in India about an opportunity to import peppercorns. The man says no - over and over again. When he finally relents, The Reluctant Trading Experiment is born.
A man gets a call from a business partner in India about an opportunity to import peppercorns. The man says no - over and over again. When he finally relents, The Reluctant Trading Experiment is born.
Dropping a hammer isn't hard, but picking it back up can be brutal. Astronaut Charles Duke shows that life on the moon isn't always low gravity and giant leaps for mankind.
Using a frame-blending technique that allows individual frames to be shot at speeds slower than 1/24 of a second, Filmmaker Aaron Grimes has created a dream-like look at the busy streets of Tokyo, Japan.
The city becomes a concrete playground with the Nike Ava Edge, navigating everything from morning commutes on crowded sidewalks to late night rooftop bars and adventures. Inspired by the geometry and interconnected grid networks of modern cities, the upper layers are formed by weaving textiles with breathable mesh netting to create a flexible and protective fit around the foot. An oversized midsole uses performance-level SCF foam for soft cushioning through long days on concrete, while a flexible, perforated rubber outsole wraps onto the midsole for added durability and leaves a distinctive imprint behind with every step. Combining technical construction with an urban-focused silhouette, the Ava Edge takes the active lifestyle of the Ava lineup off the running route and into the everyday rhythm of the city.
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Pegasus is Nike's top-selling running line and its longest-lived, and the 42 gives the everyday trainer a roomier fit. The ReactX foam midsole, up 13% in responsiveness over Nike's previous React foam, is paired with an Air Zoom unit that curves the full length of the shoe for the highest energy return Nike offers, from heel to toe-off. The mesh upper is softer and airier than before, a reworked fit leaves the forefoot and toes a little extra space, and a steeper curve under the toes adds spring. A lighter Waffle outsole pairs high-abrasion rubber with flex grooves for traction and flexibility. A men's size 10 weighs about 10.5 ounces.
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Get a whole new perspective on Fight Club by catching this version of the film's first fight scene that's missing a digitally removed Tyler Durden.
Two million dollars. That's what Pontiac spent to built this concept vehicle that ranks as one of the most absurd of all time, thanks to its garish colors, various storage bins, removable ice chests that are actually part of the doors, dual vacuum cleaners, garden hose, picnic table, gas stove, and seats that fold down to accomodate standard sleeping bags. Available at a dealer near you in the same future that brought us Hoverboards and Auto-Lacing Nikes.
Ashen reviews a toy violin. Someone's first language is not English. Hilarity ensues.
During a photo safari in Kenya, photographer Chris Bray attached a GoPro camera to a remote control car and drove it up to some lion cubs, resulting in predictably adorable footage.
Kenneth Cole New York gives the classic Chelsea boot a refined everyday update with the Tully. A sleek almond toe and rich bay brown suede upper keep the silhouette versatile enough for the office or a night out, while elastic gore panels and a rear pull tab make for easy on-and-off wear. Underfoot, a cushioned, removable insole and flexible rubber outsole prioritize comfort without sacrificing its clean profile. Available in medium and wide fits, the Tully is a no-fuss addition to any fall footwear rotation.
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Luca Faloni's Classic Denim Shirt gives a refined Italian treatment to one of menswear's most dependable staples. Made in Northern Italy from robust 100% Italian cotton denim, the shirt pairs a clean button-up silhouette with a signature Paramontura one-piece collar, Australian mother-of-pearl buttons, and a rounded hem. It's pre-washed to prevent future shrinkage and available in slim or regular fits, making it equally suited to wearing on its own or layered through the seasons. Available in six colors, the Classic Denim Shirt brings Luca Faloni's understated approach to a piece that needs little embellishment to work almost anywhere.
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When the Calgary Flames recently played the Vancouver Canucks, the teams just couldn't hold the animosity back. Two seconds into the start of the game, both benches emptied into a massive line brawl - leading to eight ejections and 142 penalty minutes.
This is how you jam in Mother Russia - and it's a pretty catchy song to boot.