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Best Canned Beers to Drink Now

2012-02-26T18:28:00.000-08:00

By Mark W. Byrne, EsquireIt's been 75 years since the world saw its first beer can. Now, led by can-only breweries, we're seeing a renaissance for brews that are colder, brighter, and just plain more refreshing. Here are 9 beers that prove that. Dale's Pale Ale Oskar Blues brewery tried its hand at all types of beer — a hefewiezen, a Scotch ale, a stout — but its basic brew is the best:

Alone on the Wall - First Ascent

2012-02-26T16:30:00.000-08:00

Alone on the Wall - First Ascent from Mountainfilm in Telluride on Vimeo.Today, many climbers ascend Yosemite’s famous Half Dome in just a few hours. But how would they fare all alone with no partner, no rope and just a thousand feet of air between them and the ground? Meet Alex Honnold. He’s 23, tall, unassuming and kind of goofy. He’s also a calm, collected super-athlete who is pioneering new

Steve McQueen Doin' It In The Dirt

2012-02-26T16:25:00.000-08:00

STEVE McQUEEN DOIN’ IT IN THE DIRT | TRIUMPH DESERT BIKE BY BUD EKINS: Nostalgia on Wheels posted these incredible pictures (quite a while back) of Steve McQueen and his Bud Ekins’ desert-modified Triumph Bonneville racer from the June 1964 edition of Cycle World Magazine. Original photos by Cal West. I re-typed the original text so it’s legible, great stuff. Hells. Yes.“Actor Steve McQueen and

The Best Blackberry Plants for Georgia

2012-02-26T16:14:00.001-08:00

Three thornless varieties: Ouachita, Triple Crown, and Apache. All of these have wonderful tasting fruit, and huge berries. The best one of the three is Ouachita. It is an early bloomer in April, and out-produced the other varieties five to one. Apache blooms a few weeks later than Ouachita. Triple Crown blooms a month later than the other two, and if a late frost gets the early varieties,

Rabbiteye Blueberries

2012-02-26T16:06:00.001-08:00

Rabbiteye blueberries (Vaccinium ashei) are grown in popularity all across the South. Part of the reason for the popularity of rabbiteye blueberries may be that no major pests have been indentified on them. As increasing numbers of northerners move south, the demand for blueberries will increase. Southerners have not yet discovered the outstanding quality of rabbiteye blueberries. They associate

On John Glenn and Heroes

2012-02-26T08:18:00.000-08:00

On John Glenn and Heroes: Astronaut John Glenn aboard the USS Noa after having been recovered from a splash landing in the Atlantic Ocean. Fifty years ago this week, when John Glenn completed the first of three orbits around the earth, he reported the presence of a bright light on an otherwise pitch-black, sunless horizon. Fearing that Glenn was hallucinating, the medical staff was called in

46 Things to Read and See for David Foster Wallace’s 50th Birthday

2012-02-25T08:09:00.002-08:00

By Carrie Frye February 21, 2012 Today would have been David Foster Wallace’s 50th birthday, and if you’d like to mark it, here are some things that might interest you to read (or watch) and revisit. The list isn’t intended to be comprehensive; for that there’s the Howling Fantods, not to mention this, this and that. This is more like an old trunk, some favorite things that got packed away and

Delmar Smith: World's Coolest Man 2012

2012-02-24T01:02:00.000-08:00

Delmar Smith: World's Coolest Man 2012: by Chad Love Last year at about this time I wrote a Field Notes blog post on the coolest man in the world. I had no plans to make it an annual award, but that was before I finally got the chance to meet legendary dog trainer Delmar Smith at the Pheasants Forever Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic this past weekend. I sat in on a lot of cool seminars,

Talking African Dangerous Game Hunting with Tony Sanchez-Arino

2012-02-23T13:10:00.000-08:00

Talking African Dangerous Game Hunting with Tony Sanchez-Arino: by David E. Petzal The other night I had the pleasure of listening to a talk by Tony Sanchez-Arino who, at age 82, is about to begin his 60th season as an African professional hunter. In addition to countless safaris, he was also an ivory hunter and, I would guess, a game-control shooter. His numbers of animals taken are

True Grit

2012-02-22T13:40:00.002-08:00

from: http://www.getkempt.com/the-past/dusting-off-true-grit.php When he was 13 years old, John Fairfax ran away from home to live in the jungle, emerging periodically in town to exchange ocelot skins for knives—which he used to skin more ocelots, and so on. After having been dumped by a college girlfriend in Argentina at the age of 20, he attempted suicide—by letting a 400-pound jaguar attack

Kent Lund - Grand Rapids Paddle Co

2012-02-22T13:32:00.001-08:00

Paddle Maker Kent Lund, whose marvelous creative art has frequently been featured on the blog, has sent me some pics of his latest works. Each features wonderful, customized grip designs which were inspired by some of the earlier postings on the site. Cherry; Cherry + Curly Maple; Cherry Kent's carved grips The round "lollipop" grip on the left seens to be a common feature in many

1960 Land Rover Defender

2012-02-22T06:28:00.001-08:00

1960 Land Rover Defender $3,050 on eBay SUITABLE FOR Cruising over potholes NOT SUITABLE FOR The trans-Africa highway - especially Chad From: http://www.bureauoftrade.com/land-rover-defender

8 Things You Didn't Know About Fat Tuesday

2012-02-21T05:56:00.003-08:00

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans is famous as a flamboyantly louche street celebration. But there's much more to it than booze and beads. From: http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/02/21/eight-things-you-didnt-know-about-mardi-gras/#1-the-new-orleans-parade-isnt-where-you-think

Pickin' & Trimmin'

2012-02-20T18:57:00.001-08:00

Pickin' & Trimmin' from Matt Morris Films on Vimeo.At The Barbershop in Drexel, NC, the atmosphere is laid back, the conversation free, and the music a cut above the rest. Emmy® nominee, Official Selection of over 60 film festivals, and Best Documentary Short Film winner at the Florida Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival.

The 7 Greatest (Real) Bill Murray Stories Ever Told

2012-02-20T18:12:00.001-08:00

The 7 Greatest (Real) Bill Murray Stories Ever ToldBill Murray is a bad ass.Though now known for his roles in such classic films as "Stripes", "Groundhogs Day" and "Ghostbusters", Murray first got his start as a castmember on SNL. He performed there with such other comedy legends as John Belushi and Chevy Chase.Some of these Bill Murray stories are legend and some may have indisputable proof, yet

Wallenda gets OK for Niagara Falls tightrope walk

2012-02-19T08:15:00.000-08:00

By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY CAPTIONBy Mike Derer, APCanada's Niagara Parks Commission has reversed itself and given daredevil Nik Wallenda permission to walk over Niagara Falls gorge on an 1,800-foot tightrope, the Toronto Star reports. CAPTIONBy David Duprey, AP"This decision was approved in part in recognition of the role that stunting has played in the history and

Zimbabwe's last resort- an interview with bestselling author Douglas Rogers

2012-02-19T07:42:00.001-08:00

Zimbabwe's last resort- an interview with bestselling author Douglas Rogers: After a decade of political unrest, seizures of white-owned farms and record hyperinflation that forced the government to print 100 billion dollar banknotes, Zimbabwe is finally starting to inch back onto the tourism radar, thanks to a power sharing agreement and a move to use U.S. dollars as the de-facto currency of the

Drive a Tank Adds Mobile Home Crushing

2012-02-19T07:27:00.001-08:00

We checked driving a tank off our list of 1,001 Car Things To Do Before You Die in The List #0433 - or at least our hosts, Jessi and Patrick, did. They performed this feat at the aptly named Drive A Tank company in Kasota, Minnesota. Drive A Tank offers a number of packages that include not only piloting up to three tanks in a day, but also history lessons on the usage of tanks in battle, a

“You Guys Own The Bar, All I Do Is Pay The Bills.”

2012-02-19T07:21:00.001-08:00

FAREWELL ROB & THE ACE CAFE SF by JP--The ACE Cafe in San Francisco officially closed on March 27th, 2011. It was the day all the beer ran out, because they drank it dry. I regret that I never had the opportunity to visit and pay my respects to a man that clearly ran one helluva bar– some say one of the best. One that is dearly missed by the regulars, and those from all over the world that

Cowboys and Cars

2012-02-18T18:48:00.003-08:00

This shot comes from a William Eggleston auction coming up next month, boasting three dozen photos. Between the cowboy hat and the muscle car, we wouldn’t be surprised if this one ended up on a few inspiration boards. From: http://www.getkempt.com/big-picture/cowboys-and-cars.php

Cowboys and Cars

2012-02-18T18:48:00.001-08:00

This shot comes from a William Eggleston auction coming up next month, boasting three dozen photos. Between the cowboy hat and the muscle car, we wouldn’t be surprised if this one ended up on a few inspiration boards.From: http://www.getkempt.com/big-picture/cowboys-and-cars.php

Propane Power

2012-02-17T08:53:00.002-08:00

Lehr’s propane-powered outboards might provide a glimpse into the future.By Jim Hendricks Feb 16, 2012 Enlarge PhotoLehr’s new 2.5 and 5 hp outboards use the same fuel as your BBQ – no, not charcoal, but propane. You can even hook up a Lehr outboard to the same propane tank as your BBQ, or you can pop in a 16.4-ounce cylinder, the same kind used for a Coleman lantern. I had the exclusive

9 Websites To Help You Start Brewing You Very Own Beer

2012-02-15T17:14:00.001-08:00

by Yaara LancetEver since I tried my first home-brewed beer, which was delicious, I’ve been mulling over the idea of making beer at home. After all, for quite a small first investment on equipment, you can then make, with the same amount of money you’d spend on 2-3 outings, an amount of beer that will last for quite a while. But it’s not only financial; beer brewing at home seems truly fun. And

True Car

2012-02-15T10:25:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Better Car Buying ExperienceSee what others paid, and then take your Certificate to a TrueCar Certified Dealer for a fast, hassle-free car buying experience. Save time and money, and drive home happy. Get Your Certificate Now » Know What Others Paid for the Car You Want TrueCar provides you with actual data on what others paid for their car, and helps you determine what you can

Saturday at ICON

2012-02-14T15:34:00.001-08:00

Saturday at ICON: There can’t be many better ways to spend a Saturday than to drive out to the valley and visit with Jonathan Ward, founder of ICON. I’ve been threatening to come and visit for some time, but hadn’t stepped up to make the trip until last week. The shop and showroom aren’t open on Saturday, but Jonathan didn’t mind coming by and showing me around on his day off. I’ve