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Got a hole in your sole? If you have a pair of shoes that have fallen out of repair, but you just can’t bring yourself to toss them in the bin, give Swanson’s (2305 N 45th St in Seattle) a shot. Stepping into the tiny old shop makes you feel like you’re stepping out of […]

We all know Craigslist is a great way to find whatever you need, be it cheap electronics, free firewood, hookers, apartments for rent, a job—just about anything you could ask for. But Craigslist’s great power comes at a great price: your time, which is spent digging through a bunch of garbage to find that one […]

Water bottles are great, but I’ve always been a little leery of them. As far back as 1998, some folks (science-type folks) were claiming that polycarbonate containers (like those from Nalgene) can leach toxic compounds into your water. These compounds that can lead to not-so-fun things like cancer, prostate damage, low sperm count, and birth […]

Athletic shoes typically fall into one of two camps: the well-designed camp or the aesthetically-pleasing camp. New Balance’s new 8505s not only strike a remarkable balance between the two areas, but in fact excel in both; I happen to think they’re exceptionally cool-looking (for athletic shoes), and their construction makes your run a joy. The […]

[Note: this isn’t my Christmas loot, but rather loot I bestowed upon my mom, and that I personally and enthusiastically used no more than 5 minutes after the unwrapping of said loot]
Cooking hard-boiled eggs is a time-consuming, smelly, inconvenient pain in the ass. Once you’ve invested the time it takes to get a good rolling […]

Typically, the word “cashmere” is used in place of the word “expensive” or the phrase “designed for chicks.” This sweater may be some of the former, but certainly not the latter. Cashmere, the wonder-wool, makes this sweater extremely soft and comfortable, while keeping the wearer quite warm despite its light weight and low bulk. Plus, […]

This shirt came with me on a recent trip to Vegas, mainly so I’d feel like a high-roller when I sat down at the $5 minimum blackjack tables. I think I played it off rather convincingly.
Banana Republic’s website shows a fellow with perfectly-trimmed 2nd-day stubble wearing this shirt with black slacks and a sport coat […]

Christmas shopping has always been tough for me. I’d like to think of myself as a good gift-giver, but some folks are just impossible to shop for. Enter Gifts.com.
At Gifts.com, you can search for gifts by recipient and interests, and by gift categories, such as “Stocking Stuffers” and “Hot Gadget Gifts.” But far and away, […]

Shopping for a slightly hipster-ish closet nerd with a distinct sense of style? Before you get out the plastic and head off to the mall, check out Uncrate. It caters to that particular segment of the Web 2.0 set that also subscribes to GQ, showing off the coolest, most stylish and most luxurious consumables out […]

I first started skiing around the time I was in the 6th grade. I remember the innocent fun of racing down the hill with friends, and the exhilarating rush as the wind swept past my chubby adolescent face. But most of all, I remember falling on my ass. You see, I never was a very […]