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In his new book, CH contributor Jonah Samson collects selections from "Kissing Pictures," his series of Polaroid photographs. As the name suggests, the images chronicle various couples in the act of kissing. Generally off-center composition and soft focus add a warm, personal feel to already intimate acts. The 19 pictures were collected over the last decade and act as a testament to the sincerity...

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Sonos, the premium wireless multi-room music solution, has just released some excellent new software features. With today's update (now version 2.7), Sonos owners can enjoy subscription cost-free, computer-free access to Last.fm and Pandora personalized internet radio services. They've also added Sonos Radio which features streams from over 15,000 radio stations around the world. Also released today is the Sonos iPhone application. Essentially replacing the...

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One of Finland's most exclusive mechanical watchmaking companies, Sarpaneva, recently introduced the Korona K3 Red Moon. Featuring a red-hued moon phase indicator—reminiscent of the Harvest Moon typically seen in Europe this time of year—it's a fitting watch to be released just in time for Halloween. Different than the Sarpaneva models currently available, this one features a black, DLC-treated case combined with an 18-carat red...

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Homegrown in Baltimore, Whartscape is a touring music festival featuring nearly one hundred bands, thousands of attendees and a lot of sweat. We were lucky enough to be there for the 3rd annual Whartscape and caught several performances including Ponytail, Double Dagger, Girl Talk and Dan Deacon, the festival's co-founder and main impresario. In an interview with him conducted over iChat, he explains how...

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Favorite menswear line Nice Collective has expanded beyond clothes to shoes with this Fall's addition of army boots. A slight variation on the classic design, these American-handmade boots are rendered in a heavy, dark leather that's been worn-in a bit to maximize both comfort and style. Joe and Ian, founders of San Francisco-based Nice Collective, are Burning Man regulars so as an homage each...

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Don't toss those those dead rechargeables out of your mobile phone, camcorder or camera—they can be recycled. In fact, they're toxic, the industry wants them back and is providing thousands of recycle bins in the U.S. and Canada to make it that much more convenient. So far, they claim to have recycled 42 million pounds of rechargeables since 1994, and aim to continue the...

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Made from bincho-tan, a traditional Japanese white charcoal made from oak, these Shinju Binchotan Bracelets are an attractive accessory that weigh in at less than $60. Designed with simplicity in mind, these handsome bracelets are believed to emanate positive ch'i that defend the wearer from environmental hazards from bad vibes to the potentially harmful EMF from computer monitors and mobile phones....

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Want to know who your favorite bands are listening to? My Secret Playlist does just that by inviting guest bands, DJs, producers and musicians to write about what they're rocking out to at the moment. The simple but addictive concept is published by Conversant Media, the Australian media company that produces Lost At E Minor, a friend and content partner of CH....

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Blurring the lines between what is a floor and what is a ceiling, the Jenga-like structure of Final Wooden House allows its occupiers to decide how to use the space according to their position. Comprised completely of wood, Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto wanted to express the versatility of lumber by creating one structure that embodies all of the typical functions normally carried out by...

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Launched earlier this week, SeeHere is the latest entry in the pool of photo sites. Like Flickr, Photobucket and Picasa, SeeHere allows users to upload their photo libraries and share them free of charge. Unlike its competitors, there is no limit on the amount of images you can upload without incurring any fees. The site itself is pared-down and very straightforward. You can intuitively...

Josh Rubin: Coolhunting