More than ever, the touring segment of the motorcycle world has been experiencing a renaissance, with sport tourers adding in elements of fun, big tourers giving you a lot of power, and the cruiser/tourers giving you a mixture of commuter bike and cross-country marathoner. Best Touring Motorcycles Whatever your flavor, here’s 16 of the finest touring motorcycles you’re going to find. 1. Honda NM4 Under those debonair Dark Knight-inspired looks lurks everything you’d want in a tourer from Honda....

The 1957 Maserati 250S was produced for a handful of racing pioneers from the middle of the last century. Several were built for Jim Hall and Carroll Shelby, the latter of which is one of the most recognized names in American motorsport history. This was a remarkable vehicle for its time, and this version has been restored to that original esteem. It looks like it just rolled out of the Maserati workshop, ready for its next rider to come calling with a hefty checkbook....

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Each one of the different types of sharks is an amazing and unique creature. They are the ultimate predator; apex hunters and eating machines. Their entire existence is based on hunting and eating. (It’s a lifestyle I could get accustomed to myself.) Sharks are beautiful animals, and they deserve our respect, love, and adoration. So, if you want to learn more about the different types of sharks, you have come to the right place....

To help you become part of the solution rather than part of the problem, we’d like to invite you to expand your mind and your vocabulary with 28 words you should start using right now. Sesquipedalia (n) Literally, words “a foot and a half long” this applies to any utterances that are multi-syllabic. Including itself. Weltschmerz (n) A German word that means the feeling of the outside world being disappointing when compared with the world in your imagination....

View in gallery A conversation can happen when you least expect and often when you are least prepared. So just how exactly do you get a conversation flowing with an old man whose schnauzer is sniffing your crotch or the high school stud who now stacks shelves last the local supermarket? Well, there are, no doubt, several ways. However, the most effective is always to have a few handy conversation starters primed and ready for use....

Choosing Bluetooth Headphones Sound fidelity is first and foremost whenever you buy an audio product, and that means looking for the broadest range and greatest amount of correctness across all genres of sound. Covering the broadest audio range in the middle, hitting highs and lows fairly well, and being able to transition from sweeping orchestral arrangements to spoken word without dropping in quality are the major tenets of a solid headphone, followed closely by comfortable wear....

What to Know Fight the instinct to believe that bespoke footwear is simple. It is not. The artisans who craft these shoes and boots are experts in not only crafting a stylish shoe, but making one that is ideal for you as a human being. The process is long and involved, taking time, patience, and money. Don’t Buy Local This is dependent on where you live, but the easy rule to follow is: Buy from a traveling shoemaker, not one down the street....

Chinese-born artist Ah Xian has an unusual canvas upon which he exercises his creativity. Where many artists today choose digital tools as their paintbrush, Ah Xian sculpts elaborate busts with brilliant patterns from a porcelain core. Now residing in Australia at the age of 49, Xian has gained international acclaim in the art world for his unique form of sculpture. Each bust is a portrait of a friend or family member of the artist, with only one produced per design....

Because the clients also wanted a place where the presence of the family would always be apparent – architects stripped out as many columns and supporting walls as possible to create better sight lines. As for the kitchen, it stands out against the sea of white thanks to units made from ash, and a healthy dose of artificial marble on the worktops and table. In the center of the space sits the large white box, which houses a main bedroom, painted a deep shade of purple, a lime green bathroom and a separate toilet....

The famed Speedo LZR swim suit broke 91 world records before being banned from competitive use. That gaggle of gold medals around Michael Phelps neck were aided by this suit, as were many other competitive successes. Now that it is no longer in use, the fashionable students at the London College of Fashion recycled the suit for a collection of designs that pay homage to the suit’s short history. A new range of dressed-down swimwear was designed using this suit as both inspiration and material....

This design by Vaumm Arkitektura features modern design elements and sustainable functionality, both intended to inspire its guests. The building is constructed into a sloped hill with the plate-like elements up front and a terraced inner garden in the rear. The roof raises out of the hill, lined with solar panels and a garden of fresh, aromatic herbs. The sections of the building’s exterior that face inward are laced in perforated metal panels which add a strong styling element to an already imaginative building....

Is there a bigger name in fashion today than Gilt Groupe? We spent last week in New York to find out. Gilt invited TheCoolist to a behind-the-scenes look at what has become the hottest trend in luxury fashion, a retailer that has grown to become the saving grace for high style in a troubling economy. From the warehouse to the photo shoot, the model to the product, TheCoolist explored what makes Gilt Groupe tick– as we put our finger to the pulse of the brand that could very well reinvent the way you stock your closet....

Famous for its dry-aged steaks, world-leading wine selection and private dessert room, Bern’s is a beloved retreat for dignitaries, celebrities and foodies alike. It’s been called the best steak house in the United States. It boasts a collection of wine larger than any other restaurant in the world, currently housing nearly 600,000 bottles in its cellar. TheCoolist recently visited Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, Florida to experience it for ourselves, and to see if this culinary institution can live up to its lofty acclaim....

Manscaping is a real thing. It’s no longer something reserved for porn stars or that one dodgy uncle every family has. It’s 2021, and if you don’t have a ball trimmer, you sadly are behind the times. However, luck is on your side because we’ve compiled a list to help you buy the best trimmer for your balls. Don’t worry, you’re in good hands here. No time for preamble? Jump to the ball trimmer you’re most interested in reading about: Lawn Mower 3....

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A common trait of Kogan designs is continued in the Chimney House, as the slatted decking, lined concrete ceilings and patched hardwood floors start at one wall and stretch perfectly to another. This provides a visual “vanishing point” within the home’s landscape, and an even sense of balance and symmetry amongst its character. The main level of the Chimney House is wide and open, used for entertainment, relaxing and dining....

However strange the verbiage may be, whisky or whiskey of all kinds is relatively new on the alcohol scene, being only about half a millennium old. Wine and sake as well as beer pre-date it by many thousands of years, with some evidence estimating early alcohol was created almost 10,000 years ago. Mind you, that was made by human hands, as berries will naturally ferment on the bush or vine, which nature has been doing for as long as there have been berries....

The exterior of the Endless Cycling architecture experiment by Rodrigo Cáceres Céspedes is angular, faceted and expressive. It is coated with a permeable sheen that allows light and breezes to pass into the interior, while sheltering the occupants from rain and inclement weather. Inside, raised bed bases provide sleeping areas upon which a cyclist can rest comfortably with their own sleeping gear. Bikes can be hung from a storage system in the entryway, locked in place by the cyclists lock of choice....

The MIT Media Lab hopes to make our cities smarter, offering up a personal transport option that is sensitive to our modern space needs. The Folding Roboscooter by MIT Media Lab is designed to carry an urban commuter to and from work and home, while folding into a small package for easy storage. The assumption is that those of us who don’t drive a car to our city job (MIT thinks many more of us should consider this) can still have fast personal transport without needing a garage space....