Choosing An Inexpensive Scotch A single malt scotch starts off at around $50, and that’s your bargain basement brand, so getting one that is palate pleasing in the narrow strike zone between $50 and $100 is a challenge unto itself. It also necessitates that you do background research on how the scotch is made, ensuring that the malting, mashing, and fermentation are all handled with care at every step. Thankfully, much of this work is done for you, since to bear the name scotch alone means that the spirit meets with rigorous standards, not the least of which is that most of its creation and distilling take place in Scotland, where pretenders are summarily rooted out and destroyed by the wily and vicious highlanders....

View in galleryRelated Reading: A Guide to Button Down Collar Shirts Suit Differences Most suits differ by how the jacket is made, since a pair of pants are generally nothing more than a pair of pants. To most of us, if it has lapels, isn’t missing any buttons, and can go around our body, it’s good enough to pass the sniff test, and qualifies as a “good” suit. This is absolutely not correct, which is the first thing we have to learn as men....

Brazilian architect Bernardes Jacobsen has completed his most recent work, a stunning vacation home in Guaruja Beach, Brazil. The plot itself provides all the magic and allure of natural Brazil, with a bright azure sea at the foot of the property’s untouched terrain. The structure of the Guaruja House is built upon five beams, supporting the living, dining, sitting and bedrooms within its walls– as well as a canopy sheltering its inner patio....

This little beauty is the Light L16 Camera, and it’s the world’s first “multi-aperture” digital camera. It uses an array of lenses and sensors — 16 to be exact — that gather light at different apertures and focal lengths, as if you were holding 16 cameras at once. Light is powered by an algorithm that processes input from each of these lenses and creates a single image, crisp from front to back....

Protection in Fashion: Armor and Information When we enter dangerous endeavors, from biking through the city to fighting fires, the clothes we wear can help keep us safe. Take the airbag for cyclists, for example, as created by Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin. This neck-worn system pops open with a fully-inflated airbag ready to absorb the shocks of impact. When not expanded, the system provides for greater visibility (and avoids the stigma of those less-than-stylish bicycle helmets)....

The shape of the Skysphere tiny house resembles a water tower, but this is not some sort of re-purposed facility. Williams designed the structure from scratch, then built it on his own from base to tip. It began with an excavation and an embedded frame support, then took shape when the shipment of steel arrived. In total, 3,000 hours of design and construction work were needed to complete the Skysphere....

Being handy with a hammer doesn’t come naturally to all. As your kids are going to be playing in your tree house creation numerous feet above the ground, you want to make sure you’re creating something reliable, sturdy, and durable. Finding the Right Treehouse Kit For You You can now buy treehouse kits or tree house design plans which will have your treetop play house up and running in no time....

Mirror Cube is only one of many astonishing works of architecture that is rentable at Treehotel. There is a Tree UFO with an entry ladder that looks like it appeared in a comic book. Inside, star patterns adorn the furnishings and portholes give way to the forest around it. There’s another cube structure that is wrapped with reclaimed limbs that also line the forest floor. There’s even a raised red cabin that recalls Grimm fairy tales of centuries past....

A Swiss ski resort has taken a modern prefab approach to providing private chalet rooms for their guests. The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort comprises 15 geodesic igloo-style structures that overlook a Swiss valley from the snowy mountain above. Each private “cabin” features a king-sized bed, a wood-burning fireplace, a raised floor and comfortable lodge-style furnishings. A large window provides a sweeping view of the valley below, and a nearby common building provides entertainment, food and drink for WhitePod guests....

With the Frankfurt Auto Show right around the corner, the world’s luxury brands are beginning to tease their finest wares to the autophile public. Weismann is no exception, as the rumble about their new Roadster is starting to secure a tight hold on the fascination of the auto world’s media. The Wiesmann Roadster MF5 will debut at Frankfurt this year, taking the torch from the Coupe model with the same mark....

Ceramic Speakers by Joey Roth These Ceramic Speakers by Joey Roth are beautiful, functional pieces of acoustic art. They’re hand-made of pure white ceramic, cork and light birch with a stainless steel amplifier. They’re designed to provide an audiophile listening experience for those who wish to get the most out of their high quality music files. Connect them to your laptop, your turntable or TV and you’ll hear a sonic difference you never knew existed....

Sure, you could just let experience be your teacher; but why not read up on some established tips for the perfect trip? Prepare for the Outdoors with these Backpacking Hacks There are a few tricks which can help beginners and experts alike have memorable and seamless trips. Master these useful backpacking tips below and stay safe, healthy, and energized as you conquer the wild. 1. Waterproof Your Backpack The rain can infuse your backpacking trip with a sense of beauty and calm....

Adventure motorcycles look just like their dirt bike sisters, but get astride one and you’ll find the tight handling and incomparable balance of a sport bike, ready to hit the open road. The suspension is pure cushy dirt devil, capable of keeping your rump in the saddle when you hit rough terrain, but can still ride smooth as silk when you need to go onto the asphalt or concrete. Likewise, the tires are a combination of reduced dirt bike knobs and sportbike slickness that can shift gears – literally and metaphorically – to suit any situation....

Whether you want something that is truly taken out of time, or just an item that looks that way, complete with modern safety features and ventilation, you’re sure to find it among the 15 best vintage motorcycle helmets. Daytona Basic Foundation: There isn’t much to see here, but like vanilla ice cream it’s nearly as old as motorcycles themselves. Don’t be misled by the price, it’s DOT certified and the smallest ¾ helmet to earn that honor....

The 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO was the fastest Ferrari ever built when it was first revealed. It was powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine that produced 400 horsepower and a top speed of nearly 200mph. Such rates are commonplace among exotic cars now, but at the time, the 288 GTO stood alone. It wasn’t just the fastest Ferrari, it was the fastest road car ever produced when it arrived. The “O” portion of the Ferrari 288 GTO name stands for “Omologato”, a word that indicates certification by FIA racing boards....

The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is the new pride of the V-series, a line of track-capable performance cars represent the brand’s finest engineering achievements. The 2016 CTS-V is the best yet, powered by a 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine that produces 640 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque. On the open road, that power will present 0-60 performance of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph flat. That is a kind of speed very few of us have experienced....

Traditionally, denim jeans are known to be durable, rigid, and heavy. With time, the need for something lightweight and stylish but just as durable became evident. This led to revolutionary improvements by textile makers. Manufacturers had to come to terms with changing user preferences for stretchy and lightweight fabric. From the casual prewashed denim to dark denim pants, the options are close to endless. But we’re making it easy to select the best denim jeans in the market today....

Hang It Up Weddings can get pretty cluttered with all the centerpieces and table settings, to say nothing of chairs and people at base level. By putting up dangling bouquets, cheap chandeliers, or really, anything at all that hangs overhead will draw the eye upward, meaning you don’t need to do as much down low. Focus On Fonts Adding a personal touch doesn’t actually require doing anything personal. This is the time of automation, so for anything that requires lettering or numbers, pick fonts that look handwritten, or are extremely distinctive....

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Still, you can’t fault them for trying, right? Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to Echo. Looking for a weather report? Echo’s on it. Want to watch or listen to a particular program on TV or the radio? Echo will pull it up automatically. Need a few jokes to brighten your spirits? It’s got ’em. Basically, it can do… Well, we’re not sure yet. A lot, from the looks of things....