Archive: September 2014
As much as I want to like James Bond movies, I think most of them sucked. Connery had a good run, with my standouts being Goldfinger and Thunderball, but the franchise fell into a long slump once he moved on. Well, in my mind, Goldeneye was Bond’s triumphant return to past glory, bringing together a terrific cast, compelling locations, tight, plausible writing, perfect pacing, and just enough sex […]
I’m often asked about how to improve willpower and self-control and despite being particularly strong in these areas myself, I was kind of at a loss as to why, and thus didn’t have much to share in the way of good advice. The typical types of “willpower failures”–procrastination, bingeing on food, buying things we can’t afford, wasting hours […]
Monday Night Football inspiring you to get into the game — and not just via Madden NFL on your Xbox? Then you need to check out the Firevision from Nerf. This football is great to toss around during the day, but it gets even better at night with the Nerf Firevision Sports Frames. In total darkness you […]
Party anywhere with this innovative Picnic Time cooler tote. Not only is it insulated to keep your beers and other beverages cool, but it also hides an entire grill set-up, including the grate, a stand, portable propane. The seemingly simple tote also packs away three stainless steel tools like a spatula that also has a […]
Whether you’re stoked it’s the start of football season (in other words, tailgating time), plan to camp as much in the fall as in the summer, or need to make the most of a small patio, this portable grill is versatile enough to be the perfect way to prepare burgers and sausages. The Cuisinart Petit […]
Even if you aren’t a sailing enthusiast, this toy might be for you. Live out your dreams of being a Viking warrior, or use your hand-crafted vessel to fish, paddle the local lake, or rediscover childhood imagination by recreating historical scenes. No matter what you do with your personal Viking ship, it’s sure to be […]
If you’ve got a thing for Star Trek and watches, then the MB&F Starfleet Machine Clock was made for you. Part timepiece and part sci-fi sculpture, this beautiful piece of work features indicators for hours and minutes housed underneath a polished glass dome as well as second indicators in the form of double fly-out cannons.
