If you haven’t heard, pioneering punk venue CBGB in NYC has been sold to John Varvatos, who transformed the space into an uber-swank JV boutique.
Last Thursday, the Manhattan fashion elite descended on the space for its grand opening gala.
Inside; gone were the vomit covered bathroom walls & peeling stickers, replaced with $2,000 jackets $250 tee [...]

Every morning as I’m getting out of bed, I see the sun slowly rising, shining its amber hued rays into my window.  I make my bed, put on my bathrobe, and head to my office area.  Before the instant message windows fly open or the email alerts ring, I get to work.  And it’s the [...]

I’m an opinionated ass. It’s a responsibility I take very seriously. One of the opinions that’s been pissing my friends off en masse lately is this: Jessica Alba getting pregnant has totally turned me off.
I’m not saying I could never, ever imagine having my wicked way with her.
She would just have to [...]

Being rather new to the self improvement / personal productivity realm, I’m quickly recognizing some of my limitations. A good example is with regards to Greg’s recent piece on keeping a to-do list of needs & wants.
This is an excellent technique for defining differences between these two equally important elements of life.
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My problem is [...]

My friend Sean showed me this video.  This parodies the new Nintendo Wii Fit.  Check out the original Wii Fit trailer first.
Bonus Links: Microsoft Surface and Parody

I’ve come a long way in my drinking life since the bad old days of getting.. gag.. Long Island Iced Teas every time I went to a dance club.  Now,you’ll typically find me with a Corona in hand.
How about you?

I love you.  I do.  All 30,000 of you reading this.   However, I want to start seeing other people.  Mainly, your friends. Since, I’m feeling a little experimental today, I’m going to ask for your help with that.  I’m asking you to tell someone you know about urban monarch.  Tell them about your favorite [...]

In what may well be the dorkiest thing I’ve ever posted here on UM (yet!), I present to you some dood’s sweet steampunk versions of Star Wars action figures.
I don’t care where you’re from, R2D2 looks bad ass.
If you’re not familiar with the whole ’steampunk’ concept, a quick wiki overview:

People always stop by urban monarch, making contact and leaving comments when we least expect it.  I’ve been meaning to email Mike of Jimi wallet to get a couple of his wallets for us to review.  So, here is my experiment.  I’m just going to put up this post and see if the law of [...]

UM idol and all around kick ass guy Chuck Palahniuk is heading out in support of his new book “Snuff” next month.
Not only will he be reading from the book, but (take a seat for this next bit) rumor has it, they will be screening an advance preview for the movie version of Choke.
Do what [...]

While I’ll be in Hawaii for my friend’s wedding, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival will be under way for it’s 9th year in a row May 24-26th.  Living in Michigan, and even for a year after I left, I attended this festival in its first 5 years.  While some may flock to the Winter Music [...]

Overheard this morning, and not for the last time this week I’m sure:
Her: So how was your night?
Him: Okay
Her: Just okay?
Jebus people, seriously.  There is no need to pull teeth on a topic as boring as ‘how was your night’. 
Just let it go.

Reader and faithful commenter Caroline sends us the perfect solution for the portable apartment.  Casulo, is a small box that includes all the neccessities.
A box with the base area of a euro-pallet, only 90 cm high. Inside: a armoire, a desk incl. container, a height adjustable stool, two more stools, a shelf, a bed with [...]

I’ve been off the Body For Life bandwagon for awhile now, mainly due to laziness.  Fortunately, my 5-6 miles worth of daily walking and high metabolism let me indulge in all manner of ilicit foods with minimal consequences. (At least visibly speaking)
Still, having learned thru BFL and my uber-fit sister (she’s a personal trainer) to [...]

I often result to calling my friends by the first thing that pops in my head.  Usually what comes out are things like dude, dog, or homey.  I’m beginning to become aware of how just down right stupid this is.  I’d start calling everyone “friend-o” but I think I have to wait another 3 years [...]

If there’s one thing that sucks about Colorado, it’s not being able to pick up a bottle of hooch on Sundays.  “Blue laws” passed shortly after prohibition ended (!!!) have kept our liquor store blinds closed on Sundays.
Today, at 11:30 AM, a momentous occasion indeed:  Governor Bill Ritter signs a bill finally allowing Sunday sales starting [...]

I’m currently working out a few wedding flights, and last on the list is out to Hawaii for my friend Cory’s wedding.  I’ve got a few options to get out there, but I’m currently being tempted by a direct flight for just $200 more than a low fare, laid over, 10 hour longer flight.  How [...]

Perusing the liquor store shelves the other night in search of something new, I settled upon a $32 bottle of Glenlivet 12 year.  Although it was certainly agreeable to my palate, it couldn’t compare with my old standard: Johnnie Walker Black.
JWB just seems to have more complexity and a smokier, richer drinking experience overall.
Reader input:  [...]

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Moby is hopping on the free music train with a new site for film makers.  His new project, Moby Gratis, offers pages of 2 minute instrumental tracks for would-be independent film makers.  Create an account, request a license for the project, and the download and use is free till the project makes money.  While the [...]

Someone who’s always carrying a bottle of water in an office is perceived very differently than someone who’s always ordering bottled water at the club.