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We're always into creative repurposing, and that is what's drawn us to Eclecto Pouches. They're papers from the '50s to the '80s -- things like fashion mags, old maps, and department store catalogues ... read more
Russell Banks, author of Rule of the Bone, Cloudsplitter, The Sweet Hereafter, and Affliction, has a new book out January 29 called The Reserve. It's both a murder mystery and a love story, ... read more
While the scientists, major automakers and politicians wrestle with developing alternative energy sources, here's a set of wheels that makes sense right now. The eZee bikes go up to 20 MPH, which makes ... read more
Bridging the gap between pop and theater music may strike you as Sisyphean task, but it's not impossible -- consider the success, for example, of Spring Awakening. That's the mission of Sh-K-Boom records, ... read more
Spacious fixer-uppers offering quiet, unconventional living space, designed to withstand nuclear attack. These '20th century castles' (another way of saying 'underground') are decommissioned or never completed Missile Bases. Weird, huh? You betcha. But ... read more
The annual event known as Hair Wars is a touring showcase of African-American hair styling that celebrates and rewards outrageousness. Stylists compete to create the most unusual and memorable looks. Gravity is routinely ... read more
Cat Power, the stage name of Chan Marshall, has become both a critics' darling and an indie music fan favorite, thanks to her instantly recognizable sound and her famous unease when performing live. ... read more
Though we've put the Fisker Karma in the 'Stuff to Buy' category, we know that it's not likely to be flying off the shelves (or out of the dealer's lot) any time soon. ... read more
Apply some rock-hard cowboy torsos to any part of your body where you need to pack heat with these Hot Packs, available on Etsy. They're filled with rice, lavender, and chamomile and can ... read more
