Archive for April, 2010

FEATURE: Manhattan Beach 6 Man

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There are parties that we should all be aware exist, because they should be experienced at least once in our lifetimes. The Manhattan Beach 6 Man/Woman Volleyball tournament is one such party. Six man, as it has come to be [...]

DREAM GARAGE: XSR Superboat by XSMG World

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Who would have thought I would ever use a Bryan Adams song reference for a boat? Only the XSR Superboat by XSMG World can inspire me to write such odes of beauty.  For a mere £1.1 million you can own [...]

THE DIME PIECE: Silk Spectre II

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It’s funny that I just came to this realization now. We’ve got people as ESM Icons that do not exist in real life, so why not have the same rule apply for our Dime Piece series of articles? Our first [...]

TIMEPIECES: Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m

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This latest rendition of the Seamaster series from Omega is sturdy, hardcore and built for the true adventurer. Now, the only question left to answer is why the hell did they call it the “Ploprof”?  It’s name is reminiscent of [...]

ADVICE: Save on Sunglasses

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We’re in a recession.  And we here at ESM want to do our part in helping out.  You still need a new pair of sunnies for the beach this summer, and they need to be sweet, but also a sweet [...]

FEATURE: The Best Sales Events in L.A. (New York is next)

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No more outlet shopping!  No more outlet shopping!  50% off crap is still crap.  Leave that stuff to the tourists who like the hot pink Hugo Boss polo with the logo emblazoned on the back.  That’s not for us. What [...]

MUSIC: Armada Latina, by Cypress Hill

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When I first heard Armada Latina by Cypress Hill, my gut said it was a good song, but it took me a few listens before I could really appreciate it. It’s got a funky Latino sound with Marc Anthony in [...]

CLASSIC ONLINE VIDEO: Star Wars Uncut

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It’s hard to believe that Star Wars has been around for over 30 years and it still inspires millions of people to be… well, crazy. I admit it, I’m somewhat of a fanboy too, but this latest incarnation of fan [...]

FEATURES: Long Beach Grand Prix

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If you’re under 30, you’re likely off to Coachella this weekend to hang out in the sun with 150,000 other hot, sweaty, possibly drugged-up hipsters wandering around talking about set lists and complaining about security. Not that there’s anything wrong with [...]

DREAM GARAGE: BMW 550i GT

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The auto industry is giving us more options than ever. From 22″ OEM wheels to self parking cars, electrics and hybrids, there is no shortage of choices. We also have more genres to choose from. The European automakers have combined [...]

THE DIME PIECE: Leonor Varela

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What happens when you mix Spanish, Macedonian-Greek, Syrian, French, Italian, and Algerian-Amazigh ancestry all together? You get a whole lot of goodness known as Leonor Varela. Most famous for her role as Cleopatra and the main love interest in Blade [...]

Yarrr, the shaving pirate of Penzance.  Image courtesy of iStockphoto/Thinkstock.

ADVICE: Men’s Grooming Part 3, Other Facial Hair

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Almost there, boys. We’ve dealt with the body hair, and the eyebrows are looking sharp. What else is left? Let me tell you. There’s ear hair, nose hair, and the beard/mustache area. Let’s tighten it up. I was getting my [...]