Ben Affleck stars in a new film, that he also wrote and directed, about a bank robber based on Chuck Hogan’s crime novel “Prince of Thieves.” The list of actors in the film should get your attention, Jeremy Renner (Hurt Locker), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), and Blake Lively (Gossip Girl). Release date is scheduled for September 17, 2010.
Archive - July, 2010
Vaja Hand Crafted iPhone 4 Case
While the free Apple bumper case from Steve will put a smile on some people’s face, a free Vaja leather case would have been spectacular. These buttery hand stitched leather cases are made from premium Argentinian cowhide, with 32 different inside color options. Even in a FG colorway as pictured above. From online order to delivery, expect about 45 days turnaround. Retail $80
LaCie XtremeKey USB Drive
Last September we featured the LaCie iamKey as a fresh portable store option. Well the R&D engineers at LaCie have out done themselves this time with the XtremeKey. Even if you run covert ops as your daily grind, the XtremeKey will keep your classified data safe and sound. I’ve definitely been watching too much Burn Notice. Retail $49.99 for 8GB model
“LaCie, originator of the flat, award-winning key-shaped USB flash drives, shields the XtremKey’s premium flash memory modules inside a 2mm metal pipe casing. Sealed with wear-resistant screw threads and a rubber O-ring, it is watertight up to 100 meters. The LaCie XtremKey is also resistant to 5-meter drops, fierce heat and bitter cold – it holds up in any environment, no matter where you take it (+200°C / -50°). XtremKey is constructed with zamac, a metal alloy composed of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper that’s so strong, it can withstand the pressure of a 10-ton truck. Less than three inches tall, this flash memory drive puts strength, security and storage right on your keyring.”
Neon Trees radio station performance of “Animals”
Nike Method 001, Tiger’s New Putter
Eleven years with his trusty Scotty Cameron Newport 2, and now he makes a change? The Nike Method 001 will be in Tiger’s bag this week at the British Open. The same putter used by last year’s major champions Lucas Glover and Stewart Cink. Personally, I question a man’s morals for cheating on his putter after a very successful relationship. This guy. Retail $249.99
Open Spot by Google Labs
We’ve all been there before, it’s 10:45pm and you’re hunting for free parking somewhere near the new downtown hot spot. Problem is the guest list closes at 11:00pm. Just your luck, nothing is available and the only option is garage parking at a ridiculous $25 per vehicle. Insert Open Spot, a Google Labs creation to combat parking headaches. It’s a GPS based app that allows users to mark where open parking spots are. Maybe the next add-on feature will allow live user comments, for example “Be careful of the homeless dude on the sidewalk. He’ll help guide you into the tight spot then demand two cigarettes and five dollars.” Android phones only for now, sorry iPhoners. Retail $FREE
iPlunge Phone Stand
It may look like a funny nipple from top view, but the iPlunge is actually a very useful desk accessory. With a subscription to Hulu Plus, you can catch a quick episode of your favorite TV show during a lunch break. Just stick and go. Is so simple. Retail $5.99
Clone Brews 2nd Edition
With 50 new recipes in the second edition of Clone Brews, it’s must have for the home brewer. Retail $18.95 (Amazon sells it for $12.20)
“Brewing home versions of popular commercial beers has never been simpler or more fun than it is with the 200 recipes in CloneBrews. Home brewers will find everything they need to brew up a batch of their own clone of Magic Hat #9, Ithaca Brown Ale, Moose Drool, or Samuel Adams Boston Ale. And with 200 possibilities to choose from, home brewers will find the perfect taste for every mood and every season.
Tested and retested, tasted and retasted, Tess and Mark Szamatulskis recipes are the product of 20 years spent running a successful homebrew supply shop and working with customers to create perfect beer clones. They deliver the flavors that home brewers want, described in clear recipes that every brewer will want to make.”
