Nike+ FuelBand

By javelin | Published January 27, 2012

The Nike+ FuelBand takes fitness to a new level by further integrating your workout with technology. This new wristband monitors your calories burned, heart rate, distance and other goals and can either read out that information to you on its own or help you crunch the numbers by feeding the data to your computer or iPhone.

The software allows you to choose your mood, make notes and other excuses that will allow you to track why, maybe, on a given day you did not work out but did move your hand to your mouth 157 times in 3 hours.

$149 at Nike Store

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ManFire Candles

By javelin | Published January 26, 2012

Men have long ceded the scented candle to women. Go to a store and what do you find: feminine odors that have no place at a man’s desk, garage, cave or other refuge. If you want to add some aromatic style to your space and don’t want lavender, vanilla, or any sort of blossom stinking up your place, these candles are for you.

ManFire candles come in a variety of more masculine scents, such as leather, coffee, tobacco, evergreen and cedar.

$9 from ManFire at Etsy

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NES Controller USB Drive

By javelin | Published January 25, 2012

Another example of the clever repurposing of a classic. This vintage NES controller has been gutted and reused as the casing for an 8-GB USB hard drive. This would be a clever way to store anything you need to cart around for work, school or personal use. The listed price is for the 8-GB model but there are also larger sizes available.

$40 from 8-Bit Memory at Etsy

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Venus T-Shirt

By javelin | Published January 24, 2012

This black screen printed t-shirt features an image of the planet Venus. Venus is the Roman Goddess of Love, making this tee an excellent Valentine’s Day gift for your science or mythology geek– be they male or female. This shirt is part of a collection called Space Cycle, which also includes Jupiter, Saturn and the moon.

$21 from Dark Cycle Clothing at Etsy

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Wolf Den Coat Rack

By javelin | Published January 23, 2012

This visually striking coat rack features arborist-selected reclaimed timbers. This piece brings a sense of rustic style to the home, garage, workshop or office. The shadow box is about 12 inches in height and the unit itself is about 7 inches deep. Since this is hand made, size varies unit to unit.

$245 from Cantilever and Press at Etsy

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Columbia Cool Creek Twill Shirt

By javelin | Published January 20, 2012

This breathable, flannel shirt is perfect for the late winter and Spring months. The flannel will keep you warm, while the Omni-Wick technology in the fabric will keep you dry. The fabric is also breathable and features UPF 30 sun protection, so you can keep going on hikes with unpredictable weather and terrain.

$55 from Columbia

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2013 Dodge Dart

By javelin | Published January 19, 2012