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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Bat Cuffs Prop Replica
Batman, the Dark Knight and King of Kitsch, brings us another of his Bat-gadgets. Kiddies will enjoy playing Batman & robbers with these babies, reenacting their favorite crime fighting adventures. Grown ups, on the other hand, can have a lot more fun with them. Ever wanted to play Batman and Catwoman in the sack? Want [...]
Smoke & Mirrors by Theory11
Theory11, the haven for card tricks and sleight of hand, brings us another amazing deck of cards. This second edition, illustrated by artist Si Scott and developed by Dan and Dave Buck, combines a very solid, modern design spectrum with cards that feel palpably superior. That feeling is what separates Theory11 cards from what you [...]
T-Shirt Patrol: Quetzalcoatl
As the product page so eloquently reminds us, Quetzalcoatl was one of the gods of the Aztecs. The Aztecs, my ancestors, believed that this feathered, winged, serpent deity thirsted for human blood, and like so many other serpent-related deities, would one day return from the sky to rule over all mankind. I sometimes joke that [...]
Beard Papa’s Cream Puffs
Japan’s world famous Beard Papa Cream Puff’s have now come stateside with a location in the food court in Seattle’s popular Uwajimaya Asian market. Flavored cream puffs are old hat. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, yawn. Such offerings alone do not fit one such as Beard Papa. Beard Papa, whose wisdom is clear by the snowy whiteness [...]
Coleus Forshkohlii
Herbs and supplements are big business. These things aren’t cure-alls, but they do provide some help without the side effects of allopathic (prescription) medication. Take this little devil. The Indian Coleus plant, coleus forshkohlii, has been shown to have a remarkable breadth of benefits. A sample of them include: Inhibition of the development of certain [...]
Vinter’s Sport Coat
Yes, you too can look like a college English professor… …or other form of hipster. This coat provides an accessible (not too heavy) weight with a look that isn’t too formal, making it an excellent pick for going to class, getting a latte at Starbucks and then pouring it into a blank paper coffee cup [...]
Versace Pour Homme
This modern fragrance is both sophisticated and airy. It carries, the viperous platinum blonde saleswoman told me, hints of the Mediterranean. Nice. As a matter of fact, it smells amazing. It’s like being at a casino in Monte Carlo, and not because you’re waiting for your tour boat to depart. Despite that warm description, this [...]
