NOTE: Albert Lord is the CEO of Sallie Mae. Sallie Mae is a privately owned American student loan company. If that company were a person, it wouldn’t be like Sally Struthers or even like the mamma of Forrest Gump, Sally Field. It would be more like Kim Jong-il or Dick Cheney. Dear Mr. Lord (or […]


31 Aug
Quality leather protection for the world traveler

With a height of 5.5″, this leather handmade passport holder is ideal for any world traveler. Featuring the phrase “Citizen of the World” on the front and the company’s logo on the back, the frankly stated document holder comes in three different colors: black, deep purple and dark brown. Protect your passport before your next […]


12 Jul
Celebrating 3-decade Volkswagen's dominance in sport compacts

Thirty-five years ago the first Volkswagen Golf GTI was released — and to celebrate the occasion, VW unveiled the GTI35 35th Anniversary Golf. And in conjunction with the anniversary vehicle comes a limited edition chronograph, encompassed in an XL-sized stainless-steel case that measures just short of 2 inches. The watch features citizen VD53 quartz movement, […]


25 May
Taschen’s collection of the best cinema from the 20th century

Encompassing two-volumes, Taschen‘s 100 All-Time Favorite Movies is an 800-page encyclopedic who’s who of cinema from the 20th century. Every genre imaginable has been included in this extensive compilation that includes horror, romance, comedy, adventure, musical, western and noir. Read up on popular films like A Clockwork Orange, Some Like It Hot, The Godfather, Citizen Kane and […]


25 Dec
DJ Skream gives back to the kids with free holiday mixtape

Just in time for the holidays, the magnificent dubstep (and beyond) maestro Skream drops his Freeizm Album as a gift to the world  — the perfect soundtrack for tearing open wrapping paper, finding that Pneumatic Grappling Hook you were hoping for, and running around the room like a retarded chicken. Or if its after Xmas, […]


We love most things that mastermind JAPAN puts their stamp on, and this wristwatch crafted with Citizen is no exception. Only 80 pieces of the high-end timepiece will be crafted, and the design features mastermind JAPAN’s signature skull and crossbones motif in several locations, including boldly across the watch’s face. Features include dual spherical sapphire […]


12 Jul
Ride a foldable bike in comfort, yet resist looking like a clown

There are a lot of foldable bikes entering the marketplace, which is certainly a great thing (such as the Strida SX and Mu Uno, for instance). The only problem with many is that they’re either very utilitarian and hideous, or they look cool but have such tiny components that riding them makes you feel like […]