From Gizmodo.com - Let’s get one thing straight. We were about to write off SPOT. The technology, while very cool, has thus far been limited to a few geek watches and weather stations that the average Joe—the guy who might want to wear a watch rather than check the time on his cellphone—would consider picking one up.

That has changed, thanks to Microsoft’s decision to create a SPOT watch that anyone—from jock to dork to nerd to alternakid—would wear. I know that sounds like a shallow assessment, but it’s the truth. The one thing holding back SPOT was mass acceptance and understanding of the concepts behind this FM-radio based data transfer system. Now that Microsoft will have to explain the SPOT concepts to the rest of the free world, we’re might just be ready for a blossoming of the service into something ubiquitous and useful.

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The latest Red Stripe marketing campaign is on to something: it’s beer. Hooray beer! And another cheer for the best places to drink that beer according to the people who do just that.

There’s nothing better than sitting in your favorite watering hole while enjoying a fresh pint of craft beer in the company of friends. And even more so when the place is known for its beer, service and atmosphere - be it a brewpub or beer bar.

Here are the top ranked Places to Have a Pint in America based on BeerFly reviews by site users. The list includes both brewpubs and beer bars.

Top 50 Places To Have A Beer In America [Beer Advocate]

Style has compiled a list of what they call “ways to make soccer less boring.” I’ll admit the life-changing stories featured by the recent World Cup commercials are touching, but I’d rather see the Patriots take the field any given Sunday. At least we can appreciate the soccer sense of style.

Since Giorgio Armani has been charged with dressing the England squad off the pitch, it seems fair that a Brit should turn his attentions to the Italians. Neil Barrett has teamed up with Puma to create this lightweight away jersey. It’s made of fabric with limited stretch to prevent shirt-grabbing by opponents (or overfriendly passers-by).

Pitch Perfect [Style]

If you haven’t noticed, many wine-makers have been using plastic “imitation cork” corks these days. The culprit is actually cork itself, which is a very limited commodity. That being said, I think it is also fair to blame artist Gabriel Wiese, crafter of this cork chair.

Designer Gabriel Wiese has produced this armchair made from recycled wine-corks — it must smell amazing.

Actually, it probably just smells like cork. Yummy.

Chair Made of Recycled Cork [Boing Boing]

Ask Men has a “Drink and Pickup Line of the Week” feature, and while the pickup lines will get you laughed out of any bar you walk into, the drinks might leave you drunk enough to not care.

Tantris Sidecar

Instructions:
Shake all the ingredients and strain them into a chilled, sugar-rimmed cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

The Swiss have always been the go-to people when it comes to pocket knives, providing quality products that meet an array of needs. In an era where pocket knives may seem a bit passé, Victorinox is determined to stay relevant by combining the classic Swiss pocket knife with a handy MP3 player.

So in summary, this is one hell of a knife. This is the knife to get if you’re looking to cut up the dance floor, and carve a piece of soap too! And if you’re still not convinced that you need this thing, when was the last time that your iPod was able to protect you from a gang of thieves? Exactly! So get a S.Beat and start listening to your Richard Simmons with a carefree mind, because no one is screwing with you when you’re wielding this thing!

S.Beat: Sharpest MP3 Ever [Spungle]

I was all set to be a girl drink drunk tonight, thinking that challenge was enough–then I saw this:

A rented house in Ogden, UT was discovered to have accumulated some 70,000 empty Coors Light cans in eight years of tenancy — the cans covered the furniture and blocked the entrance. The garbage house tenant consumed 24 cans of Coors Light per day for eight years.

Twenty-four beers per day for eight years straight? Mormons, I salute your drinking prowess.

Garbage House Full of 70,000 Empty Coors Light Cans [Boing Boing]

Because excuses always make drinking better, try this one on for size, courtesy of the professional drunks over at Liquor Snob:

The Challenge: There’s not much to it. Go out to a bar tonight, pull up your stool, and order something frou frou. Drink it. Repeat. You are not allowed to drink any beer, nor can you do a shot that contains less than three ingredients. Slippery Nipple? Yes. Flirtini? Bring it on. Pink Lady? Order away. Drink them all night, ignoring stares and comments from onlookers and passers by. Don’t be afraid of the sugar-fueled highs and lows you’ll hit over the night, or the blinding headache you’ll have tomorrow. That’s what Saturday mornings are for, after all.

Physical Challenge: Get Girl Drink Drunk [Liquor Snob]

Just in time for your summer travel plans, Ask Men produces a roundup of the truly best ways to fly. International owners control the bottom five, with airlines from the UAE, Thailand and Britain making their mark. Surely this land of luxury has a spot in the top half, doesn’t it?

Virgin poses a strong argument for first-class — ahem, Upper Class Suite — travel, for which the carrier is quick to suggest it offers more spacious appointments than BA. Either way, you’ll love the pampering, including the surprisingly roomy beds, which convert from your seat. If all you want is a good night’s rest, Virgin also accommodates this desire: Certain Upper Class overnight flights feature the “Snooze Zone,” with dimmed lights and minimal distractions.

Top Ten Luxury Airlines: Part One [Ask Men]

TSL here with coverage no other blog dares to bring you. Prepare to witness fantastic facial hair feats as we present to you:

The World Mustache Championships! [Fun Mansion]

We have no idea why any of these individuals are growing ’staches to such magnificent degrees, nor are we certain how they are capable of achieving such massive constructions on their faces. Regardless, they are impressive, to say the least.