Advil, Aleve, Tylenol – we all have our brands of choice. But sometimes, I think all this shit is the same. When I first got this kit, as a gift, I was skeptical. Mostly, because it was so no-name. But the more research I did, I found that these pills were probably the best idea ever.

Each pill has only one active ingredient and is low on fillers, coatings and dyes. And did I mention the packaging is eco-friendly? So far, I’ve only tried the Help, I Have a Headache (it worked) and I gave a co-worker one of the loratadine tablets from the¬†Help, I Have Allergies package. I can’t say for sure I would¬†Buy it for myself ($30), but I would certainly give it as a gift, especially for the office. I’d like to see one that says Help, I’m in the kind of pain that could erupt in spontaneous ass-kicking.

Never has traveling with your gadgets been so easy.  Flight 001 lets you type in the country you are traveling to, and a list of acceptable adapters for that region pops up in seconds.  Throw your cares to the wind and pack up every damn gadget you have!  Click here to check it out.

While the market is flooded with carrying cases and sleeves for your uber trendy MacBook, none have really sparked my interest in the area of function and fashion as this be.ez La besace.  While the bag sports a low key gray exterior, the interior of the bag is done in lime green, featuring tons of storage space and pockets as well.

The rear of the bag has a specially crafted pocket for your 15 in. MacBook, as well as a velcro strap to keep it snug.  There are also two additional pockets that are large enough to fit a sweater, a couple of books, magazines, and maybe a few snacks.  I recently took this bag with me on a trip across the country with my two small children, and used it as more of a diaper bag that held my computer, than a business bag.  It was great!  Going through security was a breeze as well, as the MacBook popped right out, and was easy to slide back in after the security check.  The entire bag actually zips closed as well, keeping your items secure through travels or walking through campus.  One of the selling points of this bag for me, was the fact that it is completely waterproof.  The rainproof nylon material that the bag is constructed out of keeps all of the weather elements out, keeping your precious cargo tucked away safely. Here are some other high points of the bag:

• High-density padding up to 8mm thick provides maximum protection
• Rainproof nylon fabric protects notebooks from the elements
• Multiple pockets, pen holders and zippers keep belongings organized & secure
• Eye-catching gray exterior¬†& lime green interior

If you want one for yourself, the bags are available on Amazon.com, AppleStore.com and select retailers around the US and Canada.  They retail for $89.00 and you can check out the other colorways and designs at www.be-ez.com.

The skylines are a great way to bring a twinge of pride & joy to your living space. When we see our hometown city or favorite place to visit up in our home, dorm, or office, it is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

When you order a skyline from Custom Silhouettes, you get to choose the color and size that will accommodate your space. The decal is thinner than paper, but very durable and lasts indefinitely inside and for many years outside.

Now to the good stuff, Custom Silhouettes is sponsoring a giveaway, offering one lucky winner¬† a 10″x40″ skyline of the city of their choice! [valued at 20.00]

MANDATORY ENTRY: So easy! Leave a comment below letting us know what city you would you would choose if you won!

EXTRA ENTRIES: Tweet, Digg or Stumble this giveaway and leave a SEPARATE comment below with your status update or username. You may do this once per day, each worth 1 entry.

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The giveaway winner will be chosen on August 9th, good luck!

In honor of the song, and the video shown below [directed by Juwan Lee], Josh X will be giving away a VEGAS VACATION FOR 2; inclusive of airfare, a stay at the Palms and plenty of spending money.

Josh X-an-tus – “First Time” Official Video from MC Endeezy on Vimeo.
TO ENTER: All you have to do is copy and paste the following tweet:
RT @jazzyrae @joshxantus wants to send u 2 Vegas, check out his single here http://bit.ly/dfjf0

The winner will be chosen at random one week from today. Good luck!

You guys aren’t the only ones competing though! ¬†We’re up against ¬†five other sites to get the most followers to ReTweet! If we win, Josh has something pretty dope in store for us as well!

Immerse yourself in the city’s culture by creating your own Driver’s License and taking an online tour. Mine didn’t come out so great, but hopefully yours will be stellar.

[Via Brooklynati]

Jesus. This thing is amazing.

[Via SpyMuseumStore]

Sit or Squat is a website that directs you to the closest restroom and then proceeds to inform you if it is safe for you to sit, or to just go ahead and squat. It integrates well with both BlackBerrys and iPhones, making it convenient for almost everyone on-the-go. I took the chance of locating my nearest Starbucks, and checking out the toilet. 4 stars and an official sit stamp makes me feel safe again.

He won.

[Via My Accent]

[Via WaldosPost]

[Via Inhabitat]