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Knock it Off! Part 2

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Last week, I talked about the popularity of modern classics, whether authentic or knocked-off. You can visit here to see part one of my crash course in classic furniture design. This week, I present part two. Arco Floor Lamp (pictured above) Designer: Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Italy Year: … Read More

Running, Naturally

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Bruce Springsteen was onto something: We were, in fact, born to run. The notion that jogging is bad, that it’s too hard on our joints and muscles, defies human history, which dates back to hunter-gatherer days when we chased down animals by foot. The culprit of running injuries, it turns … Read More

Simple and Efficient: The Chevrolet Aveo5 LT

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There’s a lot to be said for simplicity. Not all of us have a lot of spare cash to throw around. Some of us are humble bloggers. The Chevrolet Aveo5 LT is an efficient compact that’s fun to drive. It’s simple, so there’s little to go wrong with it. In … Read More

Everyday Style: J.Crew, Come to Canada!

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I have just returned from a trip to the U.S. and was very impressed with the J.Crew stores I visited while there. They have a deadly flagship store in NYC and I’m putting out the call for them to open one in Canada. Here are three things I think J.Crew … Read More

James Bond Would Approve: The Lexus 2009 350 GS AWD

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Like Sean Connery sporting a tuxedo in the early Bond films, the 2009 Lexus GS 350 is classically handsome, powerful, and can take a punch. Power and Efficiency It’s quiet inside this hermetically sealed pill. When a power-start button launches a bum-wobbling growl, it’s cleverly attenuated but not fully tamed. … Read More

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