For some strange reason, the universe always wants my bike to fall over when I lean it against the wall. It’s a shame the scuff marks don’t blend with the accent wall paint color. The Art of Storage has designed this sleek single bike holder called “Manet.” The wheel width is adjustable, two thumbs up. Retail $24.99
Keep your data backed-up and safe with this fireproof and waterproof USB external HD. This thing looks like it could also withstand a meteor shower. Just be sure to keep it in a “safe” spot or encrypt your data on it, as nothing says “steal me” like a shiny large metal box with the word “Safe” on it. Buy it from Amazon.com for $280.
A whopping eleven pounds of force per finger, keep in mind the standard model is only seven pounds. Use this hand exerciser at your desk for a week and your weekend football buddies will never call you “Spirit Fingers” again. Gripmaster is useful for improving in all sports where grip pressure and hand dexterity are crucial. Also great for musicians such as guitarists or pianists. Retail $21.95 (purchase from Amazaon.com for $14.50)
Some men shave twice-a-day, while others are more like twice a week. Does this measure manliness? Perhaps a handsome shaving set from The Art of Shaving can level the playing field. The highlight is the badger hair brush that lathers like butter. Available in a 3-blade and 5-blade model, in ivory (pictured) or black. Retail $255
Director Stacy Peralta, “Lords of Dogtown”, brings us this unique documentary about people experiencing a Whopper for the very first time. It’s interesting as Americans eating a burger is innate, but for people in remote parts of the world they don’t even know how to hold one. “She never taste the pickle”
How friggin sweet are these?! If you pre-order one of the first 200 systems, shipping is free. Roth is a San Francisco based product designer most famous for his Sorapot. Retail $495
“The Ceramic Speakers are made from porcelain, cork, and Baltic birch. Each material is minimally finished, left to add its natural beauty to the design. The included amplifier is made from stainless steel sheet metal, with a cast iron base and paulownia volume slider. Aside from the electronic components, plastic is completely avoided in the system’s construction.”
Available at select Starbucks locations in Seattle (Washington) and Bay Area (California), the free app syncs your Starbucks card so you can pay for purchases with your iPhone. One less card to carry in my wallet is always good news. Doctors have found that sitting on thick wallets can cause future spine problems. Tip: If you have reloaded your Starbucks card within the last 30-days, 2-hours of free daily WiFi is included. Click Here for more information.
