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Feel Good Friday: Pink Pocket Squares for Breast Cancer Research

Lab Series Skincare for Men has launched their Pink Pocket Square Initiative. Buying $50 of Lab Series products will earn you a free pink pocket square.
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Kalish & Sons Echoes the Glory of American Manufacturing

Yesterday, Kalish & Sons launched a Kickstarter campaign featuring all-American handmade jackets, handmade bags, hand-thrown coffee mugs, and more.
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Taste Test: The New Guinness Nitro IPA

After over 250 years of focusing on stout, Guinness has tossed its jaunty Irish cap into the IPA ring.
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Feel Good Friday: The Ambitious “More Than Just Parks” Film Project

To capture the majesty of our national parks, filmmaking brothers Will and Jim Pattiz of Sea Raven Media will make one short film for each national park.
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Hey, I’m Surfing Here: New Yorkers Take to the Waves

This year, Matt Alberts is touring the nation and reaching out to LIFERS who are inspired by snow, sun, and water. Check out his videos to learn more.
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Forget Tailgating – Throw a Quailgate Party with These Quail Recipes

If you’re interested in switching up your tailgating cuisine, allow us to recommend quail -- the key ingredient of a bona fide quailgate party.
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Feel Good Friday: TOMS and National Geographic Lend a Paw to Big Cats

The TOMS and the Big Cats Initiative collaboration allows folks to funnel their outrage over Cecil the Lion's death into help for African big cats.
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Feel Good Friday: Feast Portland

Feast Portland - one of the greatest up-and-coming food festivals in the nation - is using its prestige to end hunger.
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Drink Your Beer and Eat it Too: An Introduction to Cooking With Beer

We love beer so much that it’s not enough to simply drink it; we have to eat it, too. That’s why we’ve put together this guide on how to cook with beer.
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Raise a Golden Glass for National Bourbon Heritage Month

Since a single day can’t sufficiently honor such a divine spirit, this September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Raise a glass!
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Feel Good Friday: Dine Out for No Kid Hungry

This September, participate in the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry initiative, through which you can help end hunger by eating out at your favorite restaurants.
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Summer’s End: 10 Items to Soothe the Icy Sting of Reality

Summer's almost over. We thought we’d share this list of excellent products to help soothe the icy sting of reality and boost productivity.
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U.S. National Park Service Celebrates 99 Years – Here Are Some Cool Park Facts

In commemoration of the National Park Service's 99th birthday, we thought we’d share a brief history, some fun facts, and a few breathtaking pictures.
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Feel Good Friday: The Surfrider Foundation Cleans the Waves They Ride

The Surfrider Foundation -- a non-profit organization run by surfers and beach lovers -- has been working since 1984 to protect oceans, waves, and beaches.
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McMacular Pants: Smooth as Silk (Because They’re Lined With Silk)

Instead of suffering the unsexiness of long johns or the puffiness of flannel-lined pants, you can enjoy the sleek comfort and style of silk-lined McMacular pants.
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Feel Good Friday: KEEN Champions America’s Mountains, Rivers, Canyons, and Deserts

KEEN, an adventure footwear company, is working to increase the number of American national monuments with the “Live Monumental” campaign.
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Achieve Next-Level Beardliness with Dollar Beard Club

Dollar Beard Club makes it easy to maintain your beard by delivering beard care products to your door for as little as $1/month.
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Feel Good Friday: Hammocks to Help You and Mother Nature Take a Load Off

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) has released special edition hammocks that aren’t just comfortable, but also helpful to the environment.
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Lucrative End-of-Summer Sales for Frugal Gentlemen

Instead of lamenting the dying of the light, we urge you rage against it by picking up affordable, last-minute articles of summer clothing.
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Feel Good Friday: TOMS Takes Customers on a Charitable Virtual Reality Journey

TOMS is best known for their "One to One" business model. TOMS stores across the country are using virtual reality to bring the public in on their mission.
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Getaway Giveaway: Win $1,500 Toward the Vacation of Your Dreams

The Manual, together with sportswear company OLIVERS, will give away $1,500 in cash, plus $500 in travel gear.
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Feel Good Friday: Hives for Humanity Supports Bees and People Through Urban Beekeeping

To help honeybees – and honey – make a comeback, Hives for Humanity is encouraging more people to take up urban beekeeping.
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Attention Photographers: This Is Your Bag, Baby

The Everyday Messenger Bag is a meticulous collaboration between the folks at Peak Design and legendary photographer Trey Ratcliff.
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Wet Hot American Style: Prepare Yourself For Camp

After binging on Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, you might check out WHAS-style camping gear from some of the finest wilderness brands.
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Feel Good Friday: Gandys flip flops and the ‘Orphans for Orphans’ initiative

Gandys founders Rob and Paul Forkan were orphaned in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. Today, they're using their success to give back to impoverished orphans.
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Feel Good Friday: Brees Dream Foundation Teams Up With So Delicious Dairy Free

Super Bowl Champion Drew Brees and his philanthropist wife Brittany are teaming up with So Delicious Dairy Free for a charitable cause.
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Let There Be Grillight: Grilling Tools With Built-In LED Flashlights

No more grilling in the dark: Grillight has developed a series of grilling tools with built-in flashlights.
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The Liberty Project Offers Unique Perspectives on All Aspects of Life

The Liberty Project, a new online magazine, shares bold insights on a broad range of lifestyle topics, from culture to justice to well-being.
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Stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton Does All His Own Stunts (And Everyone Else’s)

We interview movie stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton, who has doubled for Batman, Thor, and 007, and appeared in dozens of other films.
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Feel Good Friday: Dr. Bronner’s Supports Marine Life Conservation, Fair Trade Practices, and Much More

Dr. Bronner’s is a humble, no-nonsense soap brand that’s dedicated to environmental and social responsibility.
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SF Giants Fans: Make a Statement With Dockers’ Orange Dugout Pants

Dockers and the San Francisco Giants have joined forces to create slick, orange pants that they’re calling “Dugout Pants.”
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Blow Your Dinner Guests Away With Homemade Tortellini

Are you looking to get into the cooking game? Check out this brief guide on how to make tortellini, courtesy of Bluehour's Chef Kyo Koo.
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Dios Help Us: Herradura’s ULTRA Tequila Debuts in the U.S.

Uh oh. Herradura -- the premium 140-year-old tequila maker from the Mexican state of Jalisco -- is debuting their new ULTRA Tequila in the U.S.
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How to Survive a Lightning Storm, Outwit the Gods

It's futile to fight against the fury of the gods; the best thing you can do is arm yourself with a few lightning safety tips.
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Cheap, Earth-Friendly Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

If you’re suffering from a combination of heatstroke and low income, check out these inexpensive and eco-friendly suggestions on how to stay cool.
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Feeling Dry? This Smart Water Bottle Can Track Your Daily Water Intake

Hidrate has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a smart water bottle that can track your daily water intake.
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Feel Good Friday: Rhone Apparel Gets the Balls Rolling for Testicular Cancer Research

This month, Rhone Apparel is donating 20% of shorts purchases to the Testicular Cancer Foundation.
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Ride Back to the Future on a Classy E-Bike from Vintage Electric

Fancy a bike ride? Vintage Electric has made a couple electric steampunk machines that can make any bike ride more glorious.
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Want to Compete in a Winemaking Reality Show?

Do you consider yourself a wine connoisseur? You might consider trying out for Best Bottle, an upcoming winemaking reality show and competition.
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Win $1,300 of Adventure Gear With the TAKE A BREAK Summer Giveaway

The epic Take a Break Summer Giveaway (worth $1,344) may just provide the tools you need to rediscover your taste for adventure.
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Find Your Inner Southern Gentleman on National Seersucker Day

Haspel -- the men’s clothing brand that invented the seersucker suit in 1909 -- has declared Thursday, June 11th to be National Seersucker Day.
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Sorry, Body: It’s National Donut Day!

Donut eaters of the world, rejoice! Today is National Donut Day, and Blue Star Donuts of Portland, OR has something special in store.
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*Sigh* Here Are Some Leather Coolers

Are you tired of lugging around that old beat-up cooler? Consider upgrading your summer with a leather cooler from Coleman and Jayson Home
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Amos and Alpine Modern Join Forces to Make the Greatest Leather Gear Ever

Kyle Bardouche, Founder of Amōs and Product Development Director of Alpine Modern, answers a few questions about the Amōs-Alpine Modern merger.
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Sunglasses? Check. Flask? Check. Time for Adventure

Life is one long adventure, filled with unpredictable circumstances. Wherever you roam, the Adventure Pack will protect you from glare and sobriety.
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Feel Good Friday: Responsibly Made Bags from Issara and United By Blue

Issara and United By Blue represent The Manual's love of luxury and ruggedness. We also love their dedication to social and environmental responsibility.
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7 Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gifts for Green Dads

Does your dad really need another paisley tie? Try getting him one of these eco-friendly Father’s Day gifts instead.
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The Man Behind the Cask: Q & A with The Macallan’s Master of Wood

In this Q & A, Stuart MacPherson discusses his role as Master of Wood for The Macallan and the role oak casks play in the production of high-quality scotch.
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Celebrate World Whiskey Day and Mourn the End of Mad Men

The folks at Jack Daniels have created four beer and whiskey cocktails to help us mourn the end of Mad Men and celebrate the beginning of summer.
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3 of Our Favorite Sunglasses for Summer 2015

If you’re having trouble finding your old, scratched shades at the back of the junk drawer, consider investing in a new pair of sunglasses for summer 2015