Posts

The newest animated Star Wars series set to wow fans is the much-hyped Star Wars: The Bad Batch. An animated continuation of the highly successful Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this series follows the exploits of a ragtag bunch of renegade Clone Troopers known as Clone Force 99 after the Clone Wars have ended. The series is set to premiere on May 4th, otherwise known as Star Wars Day. What makes these Clone Troopers so special compared to your average clone is that Clone Force 99 consists of five “defective” clones who, because of their genetic “deformities,” each have their own strange ability....

As we grow up, we learn to live with the burden of responsibility. Our friends and family expect us to act mature, progress in the professional world, and nurture our intellectual side in our free time. But there’s a small voice inside our head, a voice that we first learn to listen to from a young age, a voice that tells us to let loose, say any nonsense that enters our heads, and needlessly destroy....

The Dallas Cowboys powerhouse has been a staple of the NFL since their founding in 1960. Since then, they’ve won more NFC championships than anyone else, share the record for Super Bowl appearances, and are second only to the Steelers in Super Bowl wins. Though the team has suffered the ups and downs that every club in the league has seen, the Cowboys have been able to ride those crashing waves upwards....

From traditional nautical knots to more updated imagery, knotted ropes have been a mainstay of the art of tattooing for generations, and with good reason. The multitude of symbolic meanings associated with knots ensures they will always be popular, both for personal as well as aesthetic reasons. Among sailors, a rope knot traditionally meant one was a “Four Knot Sailor”, or one who had crossed the equator. Many people choose to get a simple knot to symbolize that they have successfully traversed a difficult time in life, or to remind themselves that they are bound to something larger than themselves....

The eagle is an ancient symbol of manhood. It is not as royal as the lion, but instead it denotes intelligence as well as the ability to oversee all events from a position of authority and knowledge. Nowadays, it is also associated with the United States of America due to its presence in the national seal and other symbols. Eagles work very well for chest tattoos because an eagle with spread wings is roughly oval-shaped, which is easy to fit onto the chest....

Musician, author, producer, and Fallon Late Night star Questlove has announced the release date for his forthcoming book, Music is History. Music is History will be released October 12, 2021, with The Roots percussionist, producer, and hip-hop great to fuse his encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and his deep curiosity about history to examine America over the last fifty years. The book focuses on the years 1971 to the present, the ways that pop culture and culturally diverse history intersect and interact, but also the years that overlap with Questlove’s own life....

A tattoo is the ultimate form of art. No other art piece blends the essence of a person with the body seamlessly. Everyone knows what the cross can symbolize. For most people, it symbolizes faith, and faith has been known to move mountains, but does the cross have to be so bland all the time? No, it does not, and you can break the mold with a badass cross tattoo. What you have to remember is that Jesus died to save the whole world....

Brick has long been regarded as the “working man” of building blocks, a durable and long-lasting material valued for its practical, rather than ornamental, use. That, of course, has changed in recent centuries, with our very own giving birth to the beautiful–but equally durable–brick patio. Due to its legendary quality and array of appealing colors, brick is the popular choice of elite homebuilders, a reputation that has naturally expanded to the outdoor realm....

You can tell a lot about a person’s home by their front yard: their tastes, sensibilities, and even their penchant for hospitality. A uniquely appealing and well-maintained front yard speaks of the man who values his environment and the home upon which it resides, a man who is always the first to open his door to guests and let them share in the splendor. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need an around-the-clock groundskeeper to obtain the kind of yard that makes a passerby slow down and applaud the view....

For a distinctly American adornment, it is nearly impossible to fathom anything more representative of patriotism than a Chicago skyline tattoo. Guys from all over the country are realizing their fashionable essence with this urban center. Half of the tallest American buildings will be captured in one scenic landscape. There is so much culture being displayed within a single skyline, which makes the amount of detail absolutely breath-taking. You can emphasize any part of the city up close, or you can zoom back to include everything at once....

“You know, if you’re lonely you feel you’ve been done down, it’s nice to have ‘And Still I Rise.’” – Maya Angelou Still I Rise script tattoos are extensions of the powerful 1978 poem by late African American poet Maya Angelou. While Angelou wrote of her harrowing personal background and the African American experience in the US, her poem’s message of liberation and survival has struck a chord with many tattoo collectors....

Bacardi’s Bombay Sapphire brand has unveiled a new “versatile” gin designed for cocktail drinking. Bombay Sapphire Sunset is the second gin in the brand’s Special Editions series, following the launch of English Estate in 2019. The new gin is inspired by the “mellow heat and orange glow of the setting sun.” “As the global gin boom continues to thrive, we remain dedicated to championing creativity and craftsmanship within our products,” said Natasha Curtin, global vice-president of Bombay Sapphire....

If there was ever an ultimate trash can for the bachelor pad, gentlemen this would be it. A nano-silver clear coated stainless steel finish and hands-free voice-activated lid make this can a worthy asset to any kitchen. Just say “open can” and it does so automatically. Of course, you can also wave your hand at the front or top to pop open the lid. Yet, unlike most modern trashcans I’ve seen with sensors, this one from simplehuman actually works....

To make a ravishing impression at the slopes, suave guys are donning masterful ski tattoos. These wildly masculine illustrations can quickly become the centerpiece of your cunning outlook on style. Ski tattoos come in all shapes and sizes, but each one carries a handsome impact. This expansive theme has witnessed a lot of customization in recent years, and the results keep getting more charming. Naturally, a skier in action is still the focal point of this extraordinarily fashionable realm of ink....

New Lebron James backed independent spirits brand Lobos 1707 has launched their full tequila and mezcal trademark in Mexico and the U.S. Lobos 1707 is named after the Spanish word for wolves, and is “dedicated to celebrating the strength of the pack.” Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal “I knew the first time I tasted Lobos 1707 Tequila that it was special,” said James, who invested with business partner Maverick Carter, and a range of other investors including fellow NBA stars Anthony Davis and Draymond Green....

Outdoor pavilions, once charmingly referred to as “follies” by the English elite, have endured for centuries around the world. Intended to provide shelter and repose, as well as a designated space to entertain throughout the seasons, the backyard pavilion has enjoyed a particularly modish comeback in recent years. From cozy beach retreats to more stately Grecian capacities, the modern backyard pavilion is designed to fit every outdoor space and lifestyle. Perhaps you are looking for a quiet, Asian inspired Zen retreat to work and meditate, or wish to enjoy a romantic tryst with a loved one under a breezy canopy; you may be planning to host a series of events that call for a more open and guest-friendly space....

Some tattoos are only meant to be visually appealing, and others tell a story about ourselves. Having body art that is actually useful, however, is rather rare–which is why you should consider a ruler tattoo! For those of us who work with our hands, we’re usually pretty good at estimating the length of things. But, how much easier would your job be if you had a ruler with you all of the time?...

The illustrative tattoo of a skull with wings, known as the Death Bat Tattoo, has been around for decades. Biker clubs like Hell’s Angels and companies like Harley Davidson are probably the most familiar users of this symbol. In more recent times, the death bat has become an iconic symbol of the music band, Avenged Sevenfold. In sacred teachings, the depiction of a skull represents death or “the end.” The image of bat wings occasionally stand for rebirth or renewal....

Radical: adjective 1.relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. Characterized by departure from tradition; innovative of progressive. Some people get tattoos because the image bears some significance to their lives. Others get tattoos to pay tribute to experiences of heavy emotion, like job success or heartbreak. Others seek to remember someone they’ve lost. Some people, however, get tattoos that are downright radical. The value of these tattoos lies inherently in their power....

Tribal sun tattoos garner tantalizing results with minimal amounts of line work. These lavish emblems radiate with urbane energy. For a luxuriously compact celebration of life, a lot of male tattoo experts are pursuing the exhilarating adventurousness of tribal sun ink. These royal illustrations contain infinite positivity, and they are tranquilly genteel. These lofty emblems shine with amiable splendor. They are filled with a state-of-the-art puissance that promotes clarity and sapience....