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What’s In Your Bag? – NYE
New Year’s Eve !! Are you celebrating the end of this year, or the beginning of a new one? Whichever is your point of view, many people spend it out of town. We here at The Manual wanted to suggest a few options for you when beginning the #dreaded pack. Graf & Lantz – Pack […] -
Feel Good Friday- Authentic Apparel
Every fall/winter when we start hearing what is trending in menswear, the ‘military look’ is always bandied about. It makes sense since men like utilitarian clothes and wear military items such as bomber jackets, cargo pants and tees on a daily basis. Not to mention the camouflage craze occurring at the moment. Well finally someone […] -
BMW details i8 performance figures in drab but impressive video
BMW sold out its entire first run of i8 plug-in hybrid sports cars. That doesn’t mean, however, that it doesn’t need to promote the thing, as the efficient yet torque-y powertrain will likely influence run-of-the-mill Bimmers in years to come. Last week, we saw a video detailing the i8’s exceptionally cool laser headlight system – […] -
NBA Players Show Style and Passion Off the Court
Out of all the American professional sports leagues, the NBA has long been on the front lines of promoting their players and their spectacular, balletic displays of athleticism and force. Never more has this been true than in the Age of Social Media, where the league has been quick to adopt the spreading and sharing […] -
The Top 5 Charities We’re Donating to This Year
As it’s the holiday season, many of us are taking time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be celebrating in good health surrounded by family and friends. But as we all know, not everyone is so lucky. As the saying goes, it is better to give than to receive. If you are looking […] -
Mad for Plaid – Brooks Brothers
Brooks Brothers may be all-American, but they have been mad for plaid for sometime now, and even have a Signature Shop. Tartan, or plaid as we call it over here in North America, is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. Originally woven out of wool, Tartans are made in […] -
Top Spots Around the Nation to Ring in the New Year
Millions of Americans face a crisis of epic proportions every year: what shall I do on New Years Eve? You don’t want to embarrass yourself in front of your work colleagues come January, especially that annoying frat boy who tries to top everyone in the office with his stories. Most of us have a game […] -
The Best Post-Holiday Detox Plan Ever
In one week, the holidays will be officially over and we can finally get back to normal, everyday life. Which means we totally need to start detoxing from the copious amounts of booze and food consumed during the last month. But not to fear because we enlisted the help of fitness expert and one of […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Maximillian Chow
Max Chow may just be one of the funniest people you will ever meet. He always has a one liner to drop and a story to tell. One story he rarely mentions in casual conversation is his incredible family history. His late mother, Tina Chow and his father Michael were superstars of the 80s social […] -
SoHo’s Newest Hook: Miansai
Five years ago Miansai founder Michael Saiger kickstarted something of a revolution in men’s accessories. Not only did his nautical rope bracelets become the wrist accessory of choice for the stylish set; the brand ushered in a new way of accessorizing: where one statement watch or bracelet sufficed in the past, today it’s stylish to […] -
Road Trip like a Boss in a Cricket Trailer
I don’t care who you are – we’ve all had those daydreams of selling all our belongings, buying an old RV or teardrop trailer, and roadtripping across the country. It’s definitely a tempting idea, but before you hit up craigslist in search of a busted-ass Winnebago, we highly recommend you check out Cricket. Unlike the […] -
The Manual Holiday Gift Guide: For the Design Junky
For the At-Home Cook: Folding Cutting Board They’ll be able to throw away their food scraps in a pinch with this cutting board. $20 at momastore.org For Tea Time: Alessi Pito Water Kettle Who says boiling water doesn’t have to look good? $490 at shop.cooperhewitt.org For the Chair Nerd: Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen Vitra […] -
Whiskey-Infused Beef Jerky
Some of the best things in life are soaked in booze. There’s cognac-dipped cigars, beer-battered chicken, and now, thanks to Orkney Islands-based distillery Highland Park, there’s whiskey-infused beef jerky. To make such a fantastic concoction, Highland Park teamed up with Brooklyn-based company The Meat Hook. The jerky is make from the highest quality grass-fed NYC beef, […] -
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY – Wounded Warrior Project x Under Armour
Perfect for your gift giving time, Under Armour has partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services for our injured military members and their families. Ending December 2014, Under Armour will make a donation of over $1 Million to Wounded Warrior Project. Offering a great range that includes graphic […] -
McLaren is replacing windshield wipers with ultrasonic force field from jets
I’m a car guy who loves working on his own car. And although I love do-it-yourself repairs, I hate changing windshield wipers. No matter how many times I do it – and I do it often because I live in rainy Portland, Oregon – I struggle with it every time. One time, I even left […] -
Flowershells let you plant your garden with a shotgun
Still toiling away with trowels and rakes to tend your unruly garden? Skip the hands-and-knees routine and show your soil who’s boss with Flower Shells. What’s a Flower Shell you ask? It’s exactly what it sounds like: a shotgun shell loaded with flower seeds. And no, just to clarify, you don’t stuff these things in […]
