So what's a Man Repeller?  Well, Leandra Medine, blogger extraordinaire and the brains behind the site of the same name describes it as:

Outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs.

Freestyle skateboarder, Kilian Martin, is the focus of Mercedes-Benz's new creative campaign. The following film, Altered Route, showcases the Spanish ripper engaging his artform in a desert-themed abandoned amusement park. Shot by filmmaker, Brett Novak, the short easily becomes a visual treat for both skate and film fans alike. Enjoy the slo-mo and hi-def!

The Wall Street Journal reports on how last year's Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdown is now affecting bluefin tuna that migrate to the California coast of the United States. Surprisingly, researchers are saying that they have detected radioactive cesium isotopes in all of the fish they have tested. Of course, the actual news report and its "experts" are claiming a low to minimum radiation count, but the wise consumer should note otherwise. Unfortunately we all may have to start thinking twice about that sushi...

It's amazing what some good public relation dollars can buy you now-a-days.  Apparently the McDonald's New York Metro Nutrition Network (great euphamism right?) is under the controversy scope this week for partnering up with Latinos In Social Media (LATISM). Critics like author Odilia Rivera Santos point out the almost blatant disregard for health and socio-economic conditions in the Latin communities by the golden arches. I mean really--sponsorship is one thing--but outright sleeping with the enemy, that's a bit too much! Here's what the valiant writer went on the Twitter record to say. We completely agree:

I'm very disappointed that LATISM would choose to partner with McDonalds, not only for the pesticide, herbicide and hormone-laded food served there but for the environmental destruction and displacement of indigenous communities on the part of the McDonald's corporation. (Latinos in Social Media) #obesity epidemic in Latino community

Señor M. Tony Peralta drops his signature Hecho A Mano series for the summer and things can't get any hotter, literally. There's tanks, hats, crop tops, tees, you name it--all in the spirit of Uptown Manhattan (Wash Heights) and the hot, sticky season that New York City is so famous for! Cop it here.

Our good friend Josh over on the West Coast (San Francisco to be exact) has been recently responsible for putting together some of the gnarliest skateboard montages around. So much so, that Slap Magazine has jumped on board (pun intended) and helped the homie produce an event to commemorate the release of the 10th edition of the San Francisco Treat series. It premieres this Thursday May 31st over at Mars Bars. Any Cali locals close enough to check it out should definitely stop by and tell Josh that we said wattup!

Who would've thought? As taboo as Planned Parenthood (a resource for sexual and reproductive health information) can be, they sure do know how to rock an awesome Tumblr page that balances facts and quirks. Serious info in a not-so-serious fashion, we can dig it!

With summer athletics rolling in, Nike Sportswear is gearing up with a pop collection of footwear classics. The brand pays tribute to the colors of performance boots worn by national team players this summer in Ukraine, Munich and Poland. Hence, the Nike Air Max 1, Nike Cortez, Nike Tennis Classic AC and Nike Gato in electric greens, blue accents, and solar reds.

Scottish electronic music maven, Mylo, drops his latest mix for fans all over the globe. Nothing but original Disco-tempo-inspired goodness for all your barbecues, summer rooftop parties or personal jams. Hell, we're throwing this one on just to clean the office over here at República. Now dance!

From the logos on the world's most prominent companies to the sacred geometry of both Judaism and Islam, all are rooted in the esoteric worship of the planet Saturn. We stumbled upon this user-made video that gives a pretty accurate summary of it all. Prepare to have most of your mind blown, especially if your third eye isn't particularly active...