It's been over 50 years, and Ford's iconic pony car is still as popular as ever. Did you know the new Mustang is now available in over 140 markets around the world, including Asia? From dies to ostrich feathers, here is an infographic on some of the things that go into the making of a …
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Top innovative products from Grocery & Specialty Food West 2015
If you aren't somehow connected to the grocery industry outside of being a consumer, you may have never heard of the annual Grocery & Specialty Food West (GSFW) event that happens each year in the spring. Organized by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), GSFW — the only grocery-focused tradeshow in Canada — filled …
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Hotel Eastlund: Portland’s newest boutique hotel in Lloyd District
There's no shortage of boutique hotels in the quirky town of Portland, OR, but the story of the soon-to-be-open Hotel Eastlund is location, location, location. Close to the Moda Centre and directly adjacent to the Oregon Convention Centre, its characteristic twin green glass towers and the rest of the downtown skyline are easily visible from Eastlund, which …
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Odd Society Spirits to re-release Wallflower Oaken Gin
Two ounces Odd Society Spirits limited-edition Wallflower Oaken Gin Two ounces tonic water One orange wheel One cinnamon stick These four simple ingredients are all you need to make Odd Society's signature Sm'oak'in drink, as pictured above. The trick is you will have to wait until Friday when the East Van distillery launches their second release …
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LucidBrake wireless bicycle brake light announced on Kickstarter
Anyone who cycles for commuting or pleasure knows how dangerous riding can be in the evening. Mounting different kinds of lighting on your bike is a great safety precaution, but wouldn't it be great if you could have an easy-in-install rear brake light like cars have, to alert drivers behind you that you're about to stop? …
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