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The Definitive Guide to Climbing Jargon

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Jargon

Climber lingo got your head spinning like a hanger on a loose bolt? Err … At any rate, what are whippers, dry fires, and Gumbies? How is “free” a verb? Find out with the GearJunkie glossary of climbing terms. If you’re new to the sport, the language climbers use can be incomprehensible. Take this passage for example: “Bro, that whipper puckered me! Thanks for the soft catch. Good thing that placement was bomber. There goes my onsight.” Anyone who’s spent a few days at the crag has probably heard most of these terms. But deciphering their meaning could entail deep...

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The Elon Musk Tiny House Boxabl is Really a Test for Life on Mars

The Elon Musk Tiny House Boxabl is Really a Test for Life on Mars

Elon Musk, tiny house and a literal out-of-the-box residence probably don’t often make it into one sentence. But, recently Musk and Boxabl, a compact tiny house manufacturer have been in the media spotlight. Most importantly, this is not because he’s investing in the company. Elon Musk Tiny House Boxabl Rumors have it that Musk is living in a Boxabl near the Space X ground zero in Boca Chica, Texas. He reportedly made the move because he wants to amass cash “to have enough capital to colonize Mars.” In fact, along with the severe downsizing to the 400-square foot tiny house,...

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MacStories Starter Pack: Getting a Handle on Links By Treating Them Like Email

MacStories Starter Pack: Getting a Handle on Links By Treating Them Like Email

Editor’s Note: Getting a Handle on Links By Treating Them Like Email is part of the MacStories Starter Pack, a collection of ready-to-use shortcuts, apps, workflows, and more that we’ve created to help you get the most out of your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. I’ve had a link problem for a long time. Links accumulate everywhere: in Messages, mail clients, text files, Discord, Trello, research tools, and elsewhere else imaginable. If they weren’t digital, I’m sure I’d be tripping over links on my way to the kitchen for breakfast each morning. Part of my problem is an occupational hazard. Links...

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All in the Details: Pantone Powder-Coated Hardware from Designer Mark Lewis’s Online Shop

All in the Details: Pantone Powder-Coated Hardware from Designer Mark Lewis’s Online Shop

UK-based designer Mark Lewis has been “making decisions with his eyes” his whole life, he says, “beginning as an informal fashion advisor to my mum, age eight.” Lewis started his firm in 2008, and it’s grown from “a one-man band into the small firm we are today. In 2017 we launched our bespoke home range, making our designs available to everyone, not just clients.” We especially like his new line of powder-coated Pantone hardware; here’s a look. Above: The [product id="1026799"]Small Utility Hook in Pantone 425[/product] is £6. Above: The [product id="1026803"]Pantone 425 Ceiling Hook[/product] is £8.50. Above: The [product id="1026807"]Pantone 425...

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The 2022 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide!

The 2022 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide!

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays because we get to focus on love and family.  This special day provides the opportunity to create unique Valentine's Day memories.  We hope that our Valentine's Day 2022 Gift Guide provides ideas to make your day extra special! We'll start with beauty, move on to products for active couples, share some of our favorite food items, point you to cozy products that will help you to relax, and share our personal experiences throughout the gift guide. Let's start with beauty! Lancôme will help you to glow on Valentine's Day!  This iconic brand transcends generations...

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