The Last Blockbuster Video Store in America

From 9,000 stores in 2004 to just one last hold-out today, Blockbuster has suffered under the hands of digital rentals and modern consumer habits. Located in the central Oregon city of Bend, Sandi Harding’s Blockbuster isn’t just there for pictures—she’s actually renting out films. She insists that not so much has changed, saying “IBM computers are running the same floppy disks from the 1990s,” according …

Nico Cartosio: Snow Above The Earth

For anyone sweltering in summer sun, “Snow Above The Earth” offers a refreshing neo-classical reminder of one of nature’s other powers. The composition, by Nico Cartosio, honors young musicians thus far unable to fulfill their potential in the world of music, as does the almost eight-minute narrative music video. Altogether it’s the first reveal of Cartosio’s upcoming album, presently being recorded at Abbey Road. As …

High-Quality Custom Shirts and Suits by Black Lapel

From exquisite silhouettes to premium materials at affordable prices, all done online

The difference between off-the-rack and custom suits and shirts cannot be further. Everything from one’s shape to style bears the brunt of this difference. And regardless of how much you love your tailor, there’s nothing like donning an article of clothing that simply fits upon purchase. But of course, the greatest barrier of entry for custom clothing is cost. Black Lapel alleviates that burden. With …