I always found vintage maps and globes fascinating. We take for granted that we can now go to Google Earth and drill down to the driveway of the house we grew up in. Before, map making took a lot of adventure – along with guesswork. This 22″ Italian style globe comes wrapped with replica 16th-century nautical maps from the National Museum of Science, Florence. Adding a great antique and vintage aesthetic to your decor, it also functions as a bar. The globe hinges open to store glass and stemware and a bottle of your liking. There is additional storage for liquor, wine, and other favorite forms of hooch. When furnishing your home or apartment, add a little class to your booze stash….
Nachos, tacos, burritos, enchiladas – I love it all. Mexican food is mucho tasty but be sure to wash it down with some equally as yummy soda. Jarritos have been around Mexico since 1950 and luckily they are available in the states too (as of 1989). Less carbonated than American soda, Jarritos comes in thriteen zesty flavors – my favorite being limón (lime, if you couldn’t figure that one out). Toronja (grapefruit) and guayaba (guava) are also pretty awesome. Next time you’re throwing a party, put out some Jarritos next to the salsa and chips – you’ll look cool and cultured!
We upset one reader when we posted The Big Butt Book, but for those who are interested in what the front looks like – we bring you The Big Book of Breasts. The contents of this large 420 page boobalicious book are pretty self-explanatory and we’re sure most men will thoroughly enjoy it. Learn the history of our obsession with breasts and say no to silicone with these natural female beauties. Both The Big Butt Book and The Big Book of Breasts will make for interesting conversation starters on a bachelor pad coffee table.
If you’re looking for a high quality luxury watch that will go with any outfit, the Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph is a great option. A bit fancier than the standard Tag Heuer Carrera we posted previously, this watch features a 3 register chronograph, luminescent markers on the minute and hour hands, domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and polished steel tachymeter bezel. Powered by precision automatic movement, the watch also touts a day-date display and is water resistant up to 100 meters.
After all the turkey and mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving, you’ll be in need of some burned calories. Boxing, kick-boxing, kenpo, and etc are all awesome cardio workouts. A punching bag is a great addition to your home gym and a quality bag such as this Everlast 4004 Traditional Heavy Bag (40 lbs) will last forever. I’m still using my uncles old Everlast bag he gave me when I was just a kid. A great after work-stress reliever; coming home and throwing some combos at the punching bag will keep you a lean, mean, fighting machine. Also, it’s always good to keep your self-defense skill sharp – zombie attacks are no joke.
Every weekday I take either a train or bus into Manhattan to go to work. On my way I pass thousands of people, travel under a river and eventually climb up 15 stories in an elevator. While it may seem like a hectic commute, I never have to worry about getting eaten by a crocodile or not having drinkable water when I reach the office. Great Migrations, as seen on the National Geopraphic Channel, takes viewers around the world on the arduous journeys millions of animals undertake to ensure the survival of their species. Three years in the making, this documentary follows animals large and small, by land and by sea, on some of the most epic and perilous travels imaginable. Great Migrations is must have for nature buffs and animal lovers. The 200 minutes of breathtaking footage is narrated by Alec Baldwin.
At the 2010 L.A. Autoshow Porsche unveiled their most powerful Cayman model, the 330hp 2011 Cayman R. What appears to be a Boxter Spyder with a roof, the Cayman R is designed to be a lightweight and agile sports car. Just don’t plan to drink Slurpees in it while listening to Brittney Spears on a hot summer day – to reduce weight there is no stereo, air conditioning, or cupholder. The weight reduction and power increase over the Cayman S help the R reach 0-60 in 4.4 seconds (when paired with their PDK transmission and Sport Plus package). That’s comparable to many more expensive sports cars – and being mid-engined, I’d imagine it’s more confident around turns than it’s rear-engined big brother the 911. Starting at $66k it’s a ready and able track star, I’d just pick a different color than the “Peridot Metallic” Porsche features in their gallery shots…..
The clever and cool folks over at True Clean Towel were kind enough to sponsor this Frachelli giveaway. One of their cheeky towels can be yours by following Frachelli on Twitter and tweeting “@Frachelli is giving away a TRUE CLEAN TOWEL! http://frachelli.com/?p=916.” To see Frachelli’s review of this towel that prevents you from drying your face with your butt click here. Good luck!
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GoldenEye for Nintendo 64 was one of the biggest hit games when I was kid. I remember missing meals while being engrossed in the single player mode – sniping people in the snow, gun fighting in the jungle, and setting charges to blow up facilities run by evil men. The multiplayer for the game was huge as well and it seemed like everyone was playing it back in the day. Now the game has been remade for Wii and you can play against other nostalgic nerds online. The updated single player storyline featuring Daniel Craig as Bond and written by Bruce Feirstein, the screenwriter for the original movie.
With 6x magnification this compact digital laser rangefinder from Leupold can accurately measure distances up to 1,000 yards. Great for a marksman or golfer, the RX-1000 is only 4″ long and has a vivid OLED display. The True Ballistic Range (TBR) feature factors environment and rifle or bow ballistics to give you accurate ranging information. It’s built rugged and waterproof, so don’t be afraid to bring it along on your next outdoor adventure.
Robert Plant is obviously best known as the front man for legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. Years later, his 2007 collaboration with bluegrass superstar Alison Krauss, Raising Sand, earned the duo five Grammy Awards. While it doesn’t feature Plant’s shrieking, high-note-hitting, heavy metal voice we’ve heard in the past – he’s definitely still got it. The album is completely solid throughout, ranging in various styles such as folk, rock, swamp blues, and bluegrass. They even cover one of my favorite songwriters, Tom Waits. Without a doubt worth the $9.99 price on iTunes.
Here’s the music video for the song Please Read the Letter:
Toyota enters the supercar market for the first time with the $375k 2012 Lexus LFA. This new front-engined flagship car packs a 553hp V10 with a redline of 9,000 rpm. Weighing only 3569 lbs (almost 400lbs lighter than a Ferrari 599) the car has a great power to weight ratio and achieves 0-60 in a mere 3.6 seconds. Keeping it skinny, the cabin is constructed with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic or CFRP for short. I just hope they don’t have that gas pedal issue with this model, because that would really suck at 202 mph!
If you’re having trouble coming up with a good home workout routine but don’t want to be locked into a pricey gym membership, the P90X Extreme Home Fitness plan offers a solution. Included in the set you’ll get 12 highly diverse and intense workout DVDs, nutritional planner, and a calendar to track your progress. The diversity of the workouts is what makes this a well rounded program and also keeps it interesting (doing the same workout every day can be very boring). On top of traditional muscle building exercises, there are workouts that feature exercise forms such as Kenpo, Yoga, and Plyometrics. With these sweat-dripping workouts and the nutrition plan, you’ll be shedding fat and adding muscle in no time.
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