ARK (Acts of Random Kindness) Clothing
The novel and movie “Pay it Forward” features a nobel concept, do a favor for someone, and in return they must also perform a favor for another person. The creator of ARK (Act of Random Kindness) Cameron, has a similar philosophy, every time you wear a piece of ARK clothing you have to perform one act of random kindness. Buy someone a coffee, give up your seat on the bus, help a drunk home are just a few examples Cameron gives on the company website. Purchase a shirt and join the ARK movement by heading over to their webshop.
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17-Inch Apple MacbookPro
Improving something great isn’t always easy but Apple makes an effortless transition with the new 17″ Mac Book Pro. The new Mac Book features the ultimate battery, 8 hours of battery life, the most of any 17″ notebook on the market. It also has an all new aluminum unibody enclosure which is slim and streamlined making it the world’s thinnest and lightest 17″ notebook at just 0.98 inches thin and 6.6 pounds. In terms of power and performance the new Mac Book boasts a 2.66Ghz Core 2 Duo processor, 4GBs of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 9400M and 9600M graphics, 320GB Hard Disk, and a Slot-loading SuperDrive.
Available at Apple: Starting at $2799
J. Crew Baracuta Jacket
The Baracuta Jacket by J. Crew is a classic design, clean and simple while still making a statement. Made in England, the jacket features Teflon fluoro-coated cotton, two-button standing collar, zip closure, rib trim at cuffs, and its fully lined in plaid fabric. You can get this jacket now at J.Crew for $275.
Andy Warhol Still-Life Polaroids
Andy Warhol’s “Still-Life Polaroids” exhibition is currently on display at the Paul Kasmin Gallery until January 10th. This collection includes 70 intriguing photographs of objects and arrangements taken by this iconic artist between 1977 and 1983. Many of these photographs inspired Warhol in his drawings, silkscreens, and paintings. The gallery is located in Manhattan at 511 West 27th Street between 10th and 11th avenue, follow the link to preview the exhibit.
Source: Paul Kasmin Gallery
Han Cholo Throwing Star Pendant
The 6 Point Throwing Star Pendant is another unique and stylish accessory from Han Cholo. The entire Han Cholo line is influenced by a mix of geek and street culture and the Star Pendant is another example of this fusion. The Pendant comes plated in either gold or silver and in 16″ or 24″ length, prices start at $200.
The Cut Arm Chair
The Cut Arm Chair by designer Filippo Ghezzani is an interesting take on modern furniture design and can easily become the center piece of your living or office space. The chair is made of four consecutive autonomous parts which are all fixed to a steel frame and come in different variations of leather and colors.
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If I – Justin Timberlake ft. T.I.
Here is a new dance track from Justin Timberlake who once again teams up with T.I. and Timbaland. Not sure if this track did not make the final cut of Futuresex/Lovesounds or will eventually make its way on his new album, either way it’s worth a listen.
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UEFA Champion’s League Knockout Stage
European Football’s ultimate tournament, the UEFA Champion’s League, have announced the draw for the first knockout stage that will begin on February 24, 2009. There are many intriguing match-ups between some of Europe’s powerhouse clubs. The most interesting match-up pits Inter Milan along with charismatic manager Jose “The Special One” Mourinho against reigning Champions Manchester United and their legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Along with their great managers, both teams boast two of the best line-ups in Europe including superstars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo. There are sure to be fireworks over both matches of this draw so stay tuned. Keep reading after the jump to check out the rest of the match-ups plus a video of Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo to get you ready for their clash.
Zuca Pro Travel Bag
The Zuca Pro has many innovative features that make it a road warrior’s best friend. This great travel bag’s aluminum alloy frame withstands up to 300lbs, use it as a seat or a work station while waiting for your flight. It holds your clothes as stackable drawers with five removable packing pouches for easy access during your travels. Watch the video after the jump to see the Zuca Pro in action. $285
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Leica D-Lux 4
The new D-Lux 4 could very well be the best compact digital camera on the market. The powerful D-Lux 4 features a 10.1 mega pixel resolution, a high-aperture professional lens, shutter speed range of 60–1/2000 s, and 2.5x optical zoom. Leica also produced a series of accessories that make the D-Lux 4 expandable and function like a small system camera. -$849
