“What the Dog Saw” is a collection of the best selling author’s New Yorker articles. We’ve been big fans of his past works, The Tipping Point; Blink; and Outliers. Anyone know of an awesome book club for guys? Is an intellectual setting where guys can discuss new books, eat boiled crawfish, and drink cheap beer too much to ask for? Retail $27.99 (available through Amazon for $15.47, Click Here)
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The sport has been around for several years, but it’s finally gaining traction in cities across North America and Europe — most notably, NYC and Paris. Nike appears to be sponsoring a lot of events and perhaps this is the their way of entering the urban bike market as they did with skateboarding. In any case, check out the video. Who knows? Kids could be ditching the skateboard for a bike and a polo stick.
“At long last the great book on Bird and Magic—their own account, told from behind the scenes, inside huddles, confidential phone conversations, backseats of cars, and most importantly, from their inner hearts. Their book is alive with truth—it’s a story of brilliance, brilliantly told with the help of prize-winning writer Jackie MacMullan.”—Sally Jenkins, author of The Real All Americans, Funny Cide, and It’s Not About the Bike with Lance Armstrong
Old School vs Showtime is one of the greatest sport rivalries of all time. Between Bird and Magic, they have eight NBA championships and six MVP awards. The new book, “When the Game Was Ours,” presents an intimate look into the duo’s relationship that fans will appreciate. Retail $26 (purchase through Amazon for $14.97, Click Here)
An Eames Chair is a handsome addition to any bachelor pad, but a Panasonic Real Pro Ultra is what your body really wants. This bad boy uses body mapping sensors to scan and conform to your body. The advanced massaging heads can perform four different styles: Shiatsu, Swedish, Fist Kneading, and Grasping. Don’t get me wrong Chinese foot massages for $20/hour are irreplaceable, but having a chair of this caliber in front of the big screen is just kismet. Retail $5,999.99
For $8.99/month you’ll be able to stream unlimited movies and TV shows from Netflix through your PS3. This will become a game changer for people unable to justify paying $80/month for digital cable or dish plans. Subscribers will need to put a special Blu-ray disc in the PS3 to enable streaming via the PS3′s BD Live feature. The possibility to stream Blu-ray content would be a major advantage over the current XBOX 360 plan. Sign up for updates through Netflix, Click Here.
Jabra was once a leader in Bluetooth headsets until Plantronics and Jawbone ruined the party. The Jabra Stone is the newest model in the battle for Bluetooth supremacy. It is designed to be worn over the right ear. Also features multi-use capabilities, which allows you to connect with two devices simultaneously. Retail $129 (available 11/08/2009)
Light, strong, and moldable, carbon fiber technology has become a fixture in action sports equipment. The Rusty Project 6’6″, in collaboration with Aviso Technology, showcases the benefits of new materials that will continue to allow surfers to remain progressive. Retail $1,437
This iPhone case is perfect, unique, well-made, simple, and affordable. Etsy store “Bird&Belle” released this original design made from German wool felt 1/8″ thick, the leather strap is nice touch. Also check out the laptop sleeves. Retail $19