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Music: Drake & Coldplay Mixtape

Mixtapes give producers and DJs the ability to combine even the most unlikely artists into one album (Think DJ Danger Mouse fusing The Beatles' 'White Album' with Jay-Z's 'Black Album into 'The Gray Album,' probably the most popular mixtape). This one by Dj Chi Duly is no less interesting, bringing the lyrics of Drake's most popular songs to Coldplay's tracks. Take a listen at our favorites below, and download the whole mixtape HERE.

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Sweet Site: Sleep Talkin' Man

Hands down, the strangest and most amazing site we've stumbled upon in a long, long time. So what the heck is Sleep Talkin' Man? Pretty much exactly how it sounds. A man...that sleep talks, a lot. His partner (learn more about here HERE) captures all the hilarity of his full conversations and witty banter and then posts the audio feeds on this blog. He's mentioend everything from 'becoming a decimal point' to 'drinking fat water' to starting an ice cream selling business.

Check out all the media coverage they've gotten HERE and head over for a listen. It'll surely make you laugh!

Gadget: Corkscrew Keychain

 

What's a picnic without wine? A little better than a picnic with wine and without a corkscrew...Thats why theres the Corkscrew Keychain from the Curiosity Shop. It works just like a normal corkscrew and collapses into a compact size that fits comfortably in your pocket. Grab this handy gadget and enjoy the last few weeks of outdoor drinkin' weather! Only $20 HERE.

Advice and Tips: Top 10 Best Oyster Bars

Salty and deliciously decadent, the oyster epitomizes the taste of the coast. And what better to pair it with then an ice cold brew on a cool fall day. Seriously, this BLOG is even named after this crustacean meal for champs. If oysters are your thing, tis the season so here's where to enjoy it around the country...in its purest form:

1 - Union Oyster House, Boston, MA

2 - The Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York, NY

3 - McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar, Annapolis, MD

4 - Awful Arthur's, Kill Devil Hills, NC

5 - Boss Oyster Restaurant, Apalachicola, FL

6 - Acme Oyster House, New Orleans, LA

7 - Monterey's Fish House, Monterey, CA

8 - Tadich Grill, San Francisco, CA

9 - Elliott's Oyster House, Seattle, WA

10 - Rodney's Oyster House, Toronto, ON

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Sweet Site: The Daily Contributor

We love sharing awesome new sites with you and today's site is sure to be a new favorite. Whittle away the afternoon or gander a look instead of heading to the work water cooler. The Daily Contributor is pop culture from a witty male perspective. To get you up to speed, here's a blurb about the site:

"Founded in April of 2009, TheDailyContributor.com began writing about Pop Culture from a small apartment in San Diego, CA. It publishes anything and everything under the Pop Culture sun from top 10 lists to video game reviews to movie quotes. Focusing on both timely and timeless Pop Culture commentary, description of events, interviews, images and videos, the site comes closer to defining Pop Culture with every post."

Check it out HERE.

Accessories: Combine Keyboard Tray

Tired of your desk full of apple stuff looking like a stainless steel commercial kitchen? Then the Combine Keyboard Tray can add a little organic feel to your office. Made from black walnut, the Keyboard Tray comes in three variations: the full variation (pictured above), a keyboard/track pad variation, and a keyboard only variation. Although theyre a bit expensive (starting at $69) they make a great addition to the minimalist's desk.

Kitchen: 3 Great Marinades Every Gent Should Know

Dr. Pepper Marinade

Ingredients:

1 cup of Dr. Pepper

1 tablespoon of minced garlic clove

1 teaspoon of El Yucateco red habanero hot sauce

1/4 cup of California extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup of Tai Hua standard dark soy sauce

1 pinch of onion powder

1 pinch of garlic powder

1 tablespoon of minced vidalia onion

1/4 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper

1/4 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well in a bowl. It can be used with beef steak, venison steak, seafood steak, pork steak, buffalo steak, or even poultry. For beef or venison, marinate for eight hours, pork marinade for four hours, seafood marinate for an hour, and poultry marinate for two hours.

Beer Marinade

Ingredients:

1 large onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup beer

1/2 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Steak or meat of choice

Directions:

Cook onion and garlic in 1/4 cup oil until tender. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients except meat. Place meat in shallow baking dish and pour marinade over. Cover, refrigerate six hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Grill, basting with marinade.

Whiskey Ginger Marinade

Ingredients:

1/3 cup bourbon

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon grated lime rind

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced cooking spray

1 tablespoon water

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or meat of choice

Directions:

Combine bourbon and next nine ingredients (bourbon through garlic). Reserve 1/3 cup marinade. Pour remaining marinade into a zip-top plastic bag and add chicken. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning occasionally. Cook meat. For sauce, combine water and cornstarch, stirring well with a whisk. Place reserved 1/3 cup marinade in a small saucepan and stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Drizzle sauce over chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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Food and Drink: Under $20 - Citrusaw ($6)

In the mood for a nice Corona with Lime? Maybe a Vodka-Tonic with a lemon wedge? Perhaps a Blue Moon with a slice of orange? Then pick yourself up a Citrusaw and let the good times roll! Just use the serrated blade on one end to slice the citrus, and use the bottle opener on the other to open the beer and enjoy! Only $6, so get one HERE.

Gadget: Puma Mopion Bike

If you have a large load with no car, look no further than Puma Mopion Bike. The extended frame and caged cargo crate in front of the handlebars and over the front fork make the Mopion Bike the perfect urban "truck."

Gadget: TK-421 iPhone Case with Flip-Out Keyboard

"This case has a handy built in keyboard that rotates out when needed. Use it for e-mails, texting, apps. It's almost like your iPhone gained an extra super power! There are two models of the TK-421 case, one for the iPhone 3GS and the other for iPhone 4. Yes. We know that the iPhone 3G is the same form factor as the 3GS but unfortunately Apple decided that the 3G was just too slow to add Bluetooth™ keyboard support into the OS... go figure." - Think Geek

For $49.99 we think this gadget is a steal. Read about all the features and purchase it HERE. 

PS - Thanks again to our Dad for this great idea!