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Think of it as a party in your pocket. And everyone's invited.

The Pacemaker is a pocket-sized, 7-ounce DJ system from Tonium that lets you walk into any party with your entire music collection on its huge 120GB drive, plug into the nearest sound system, and rock out. Or throw on a pair of headphones, and create unique personal mixes on the fly.

Functioning just like a pro DJ setup, the Pacemaker lets you play and mix two tracks simultaneously while the professional audio manipulation features (bend, DJ pause, crossfade, filter, etc.) allow you to add a ton of creativity to your mix. Intelligent software automatically works out the BPMs (beats per minute) on each of your tracks, so even if you're green as Gumby behind the wheels, you can quickly pick up how to match the beats between the two tracks. And the 5 hour battery life (18 hours of playback), will keep the ladies bumping all night long.

Works with both PC and MAC and supports all the major audio formats including MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG and FLAC files.

$700
www.pacemaker.net
GEAR | ELECTRONICS
February 29, 2008



If you consider yourselves "Festive Boozing Consultants" and write a book with the title The Man Who Scared a Shark to Death and Other True Tales of Drunken Debauchery, my guess is you're qualified to compile a list of the Top 10 Coolest Bartenders of All Time.

Noel Boivin and Christopher Lombardo, authors of said book and list, sobered up just long enough to post Part 2 of their list today, and they've included some interesting choices.

You have to love the inclusion of Georgie, the battered bar jockey from The Sopranos (definitely check out the video compilations of Georgie beatings), and "Joe" the bartender from Sinatra's "One For My Baby". And the nods to Nick from "It's a Wonderful Life" and Al Swearengen of HBO's Deadwood are inspired.

But naming Moe Szyslak from The Simpsons the number Coolest Bartender Ever? Either complete genius, or in their drunken stupor they didn't realize he's a cartoon character.

Read the complete list here. (This link takes you to Part 2. You'll find a link to Part 1 there.)
DRINK | GUY GUIDES
February 29, 2008



Bourbon is a classic American spirit. One whose caramel color and warm, oaky taste make it perfect for drinking during these cold winter months. And while most people tend to drink bourbon up or on the rocks, it does work well mixed into a variety of cocktails.

One bourbon that blends well with a variety of mixers is Bulleit. Distilled in small batches, using a high level of rye and Augustus Bulleit's 175 year-old recipe, it's then aged for six years in flame-charred white oak barrels. The result is a 90 proof bourbon that's a lot smoother and mellower than it's alcohol content would have you believe.

Bulleit's favorite recipe is "The Ultimate Cocktail", which calls for 1 1/2 ounces of Bulleit Bourbon, 2 ounces of orange juice, juice form 1/2 fresh lime, a splash of grenadine and some ginger ale. To make it they suggest you add the Bulleit to a rocks glass, then throw all the other ingredients in the trash and enjoy.

Here's three other (actual) cocktail recipes that take advantage of this gold medal-winning bourbon to help warm you this winter.

THE SMOKEY MOUNTAIN
1 1/2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
1/2 oz Amaretto
Cranberry juice ...More
DRINK
February 28, 2008



Coming off the road after a long day of riding, you don't want to wash up under some girly faucet. No. You want a manly faucet. With lots of chrome. And maybe some brass. Something that'll remind you of your hog while you rinse the road grime from your hands.

If this sounds like your idea of hygiene heaven, check out the MFX Classic motorcycle water faucet. Made of high quality brass, coated with a top quality grade “A” polished chrome plating that's resistant to tarnishing and corrosion, the MFX lets you throttle and steer your way to some of the hot and cold wet stuff.

Complete with details like the brass clutch, brake, and gas cap, the MFX comes fully assembled and drops in to any four-inch on-center sink. No need to call your plumber.
Or mechanic.

$399
www.cyclefaucets.com
HOME DECOR
February 27, 2008



This is the Nubrella. It's a "revolutionary" and "advanced" weather device developed after 5 years of research and development.

Or two hours of watching Lost in Space on DVD.

Looking surprisingly like a ridiculously over sized, clear plastic version of Maj. Don West's battle helmet, the $60 Nubrella straps onto your shoulders for the ultimate in hands-free public humiliation, and guarantees protection from rain, wind, sleet, snow, extreme cold, and ever getting laid again.

(Maybe someone from the company can explain to me why the guy on the bike needs his on a sunny day? Bug protection? Flying bird poo? Danger, Will Robinson?)

www.nubrella.com
GEAR
February 26, 2008



If you've ever thought you could come up with better stuff than what's out there, then it's time to get your Kluster on.

Just-launched Kluster.com was started by the founder of Mophie, an iPod accessory company that launched a successful product by asking consumers and retailers what they wanted and selecting the most popular design, Kluster takes the same approach to a broad range of other products and services from other companies.

After registering and submitting a profile of your background and areas of expertise, you choose projects to collaborate on with other idea people, working on the development of real products with real companies. With the potential to earn real cash.

Using electrical metaphors, members earn "watts" (which is Kluster currency), for giving ideas, participating in surveys, etc. You can then invest your watts in "sparks", which are ideas or proposed solutions to a problem. If the spark you invested in is chosen, you can earn rewards. Which may include actual real dollars. Not bad for putting your two cents (or two watts), in on a project.

Time will tell if having large groups decide on product development is an ingenious method of creating incredible success in the market, or if it will become, as anyone who has ever sat through a day-long marketing meeting will tell you, a cluster f*ck.

Register at www.kluster.com
GUY GUIDES
February 26, 2008



I gotta say I'm a little surprised at the results of this poll. With all the hype over dating sites, and people trolling for dates on social networking sites - and the fact that this poll took place online with guys who obviously use the 'net - I couldn't believe how low the numbers were for finding Miss Rightnow online.

Just under 5% of you scan the MySpaces and Facebooks of the world looking for love, and about 6% use online dating. Which, I gotta assume, has something to do with an uncertainty regarding the person you are chatting with. And the authenticity of those photos.

The big winners, within a percentage point of each other, were "hitting the clubs looking for easy targets" with 38.8% of the vote, and "asking your buddy's girl to set you up with one of her friends", with 39.5%. Nothing like taking the path of least resistance, is there? And we all know how valuable the "recommendation" from another chick can be. Let her act as your agent and do all the heavy lifting. I like your thinking.

For this week's poll I'm curious as to which is more important to you: money or status. It's based on a question someone I worked with years ago asked a group of us. We were all waiters working for a well-known chef, either working our way through school (my reason for being there), actor/models working for extra money until the next gig, or professional servers. Most of us were miserable dealing with the usual demanding and pampered customer that frequents a celeb chef's place, but the money was unreal for the hours worked.

So I want to know: would you stay in a demeaning job if the money was great, or would you rather have a lower paying job with an impressive title. Answer in the poll box to the right.
GUY GUIDES
February 25, 2008



True or false: All vodka is made from potatoes.

The answer is false. While using potatoes yields the smoothest spirit, most vodkas you'll find on the shelf and drink at the bar are made from grains - wheat, rye, corn. Or a combo of the three.

So, why do the majority of vodka makers choose to use grain when potatoes make better vodka? Simple. Because it's easier. And cheaper. While cheap and easy may be fine for some things (late night snacks, strippers), it's not fine for the vodka you build your martini around.

Cirrus is a hand-made potato vodka, produced in small batches in a traditional pot-still, without the use of additives or anything else unnatural added in. This gives the resulting vodka a smoothness that's been described as "creamy", and a flavor profile that has just a hint of vanilla. And is one of the reasons Cirrus won the gold medal at the 2006 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

When you're mixing up cocktails for your girl this weekend, give Cirrus a try, and see if it doesn't raise the level of your drink. Here are a few ideas to get you started, some of which are from top restaurants around the country that use Cirrus in their cocktails. (I recommend trying several. Just for research purposes.)

CIRRUS BLOSSOM (Courtesy of Equinox Restaurant, Washington, DC)
2 oz of Cirrus vodka
1 oz of Bols cherry brandy liqueur
1/2 oz Of Cointreau/triplesec
1 1/4 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice ...More
DRINK
February 22, 2008



You don't hang your Armani suit on a wire hangar and you don't display great bottles of wine in a cheap rack.

The Wine Knot is a piece a sculpture created by award-winning, New York-based artist, Robin Antar. Known for her realistic stone sculptures of everyday items, like Oreo cookies, the Heinz ketchup bottle and Doc Martens, Antar carved the original from a solid block of stone and then used it to cast these highly unique wine racks in durable, stone-like resin.

Designed to reflect the color of the wine onto the piece, and measuring almost a foot and a half tall, you can use the Wine Knot as a stand alone piece of sculpture, or use it to hold one or two of your favorite bottles of wine in style. (And is it just me, or, looking at the pic on the right, does it seem slightly erotic when holding a bottle?)

$600
www.rantar.com
HOME DECOR
February 20, 2008



While flash drives get more compact and increase their ability to hold more and more data, one pocket-sized data transfer device gives you the flexibility to handle up to 16GB, and store multiple packages of data, in a keychain-sized body.

The 5-n-1 Pocket Drive Reader/Writer from Iogear, looks like your typical USB 2.0 flash drive, until you flip up the back flap and expose the hidden port. This is where you slide your Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC) from your camera, PDA or MP3 player, or any other compatible electronic device.

Once the card is in the port you can transfer data or images to and from the card and your computer at speeds up to 480 mbs. There's no driver necessary, and it works with both PC and Mac platforms. And swapping out cards eliminates the need for multiple flash drives. Great for inexpensive (and temporary) back up, or for taking large files along on business trips.

Online from $12-$15
www.iogear.com
GADGETS | ELECTRONICS
February 19, 2008



I just got an email about a new cologne called Driven Black, by, of all people, Derek Jeter.

Come on Derek. It's not enough that you're an All-Star shortstop, captain of one of baseball's biggest dynasties, World Series MVP, and a media darling who dates supermodels? That you're, at the same time, both a hero and source of jealousy to guys everywhere? You thought you had to have your own fragrance??? For sale through Avon, no less? Really, Derek? Really?

Not that I'm against cologne. Just ill-advised celebrity cologne. Let's leave this stuff to the Paris Hilton's and the David Hasselhoffs of the world, shall we?

Described as "a woodsy oriental fragrance with a sophisticated blend of exotic saffron, Sicilian blood orange and rich woods, Driven Black was created by Derek Jeter to share a different side of his personality and for the modern man who is constantly on the move."

Somewhere in Heaven, Babe Ruth just choked on a cigar.
GROOMING
February 18, 2008



If you're going to spend good money on a badger hair shaving brush and a nickel plated razor handle (which, by the way, you should), you don't want them lying around your bathroom where they can get damaged. A quality countertop stand is a good way to go, but in these days of downsizing, counter space could be at a premium.

eShave, makers of upscale grooming products for guys, just added The Wall Stand to their line. These stands let you hang your razor and brush in style, getting them out of the way but still keeping them in reach.

Ideal for guys who are shower shavers, the Wall Stands have a brushed silver finish, are easy enough for even you to install, and will run you $28 each.

$28
www.eshave.com
GROOMING
February 18, 2008



Do you start to sweat when the waiter comes by with the wine list, and your date looks at you - her man who is supposed to know everything about everything - to select something that she'll just adore with her oak grilled salmon? Start cheating.

The one thing about drinking wine is that you don't have to know about every wine to make an informed decision. Knowing a little about the grapes, their taste characteristics and what they pair well with helps a lot.

There's a few places online that have good, quick info that'll keep the wine ordering stress level to a minimum. One of them is VineVoyage.com

Created by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, the site gives you a video "tour" of some of the wines that make up their Fleming’s 100 - the 100 wines they serve by the glass. The site's five videos feature some of the top wineries, ones that you'll probably see on a variety of wine lists.

And recognizing a wine on a list is a good thing. It takes a lot of the stress away. Plus it lets you fake your way through the selection with something convincing like, "Oh, the Wattle Creek from Sonoma County. They have a wonderful Chardonnay you'd love..." And then toss in some interesting info you got from the winery tour video. She'll think you're a sophisticated gentleman (as amazing as that sounds), and you can get through dinner sweat-free.

www.vinevoyage.com
DRINK
February 15, 2008



When you think of Thailand, you immediately think of the food, the beaches, the women - and a whole host of other things. (Many of which happen to include those women.) Good beer typically doesn't come to mind.

Phuket Beer, the national beer of Thailand, may change that. A lager, brewed using all natural ingredients and German hops, Phuket is smooth, and incredibly drinkable. Part of that smoothness owes to the Jasmine rice that's added in the brewing process. It gives the beer a very slight sweetness, without having to add sugar. Making it a perfect beer to serve when there's ladies at the party. Especially when they continually ask to have a "fuk it". (For the record, it's pronounced "poo-KET". But they don't have to know.)

The first Thai beer ever to win a gold medal in competition, Phuket has been available in just a few US states for a couple of years, with a national rollout planned soon. (Check the website for availability.) If you're looking for something different to have at your next party, something with a little island flavor, go Phuket. You'll love it long time.

$7.99-$8.99 per six-pack
www.phuketbeerusa.com
DRINK
February 15, 2008



Listen, not everyone is looking for the traditional releationship. If you've been rejected by eHarmony, or are looking for something more than the "long walks on the beach" and "romantic candlelit dinners" the girls on Match.com want, that's perfectly ok. (I'm not judging.) Fortunately for you, there are some places online where the term "dating" has a broader meaning. And strays far from the conventional.

Places where you can find that special someone to, say, tie you down to the bed and smack you with a ceiling fan blade. While dressed as Marge Simpson. Places where you can create a virtual version of yourself to have virtual sex with an endless number of virtual women.

So, if your tastes tend to lean toward something a little different, here are five places you may want to surf over to. Purely for informational purposes. ...More
GUY GUIDES
February 14, 2008



Well, not really. But she can dress like her.

You know how she's always reading the gossip rags and pointing out the clothes and accessories her favorite stars wear? And commenting how she'd love to know where they got them? Swing over to Singer22.com and you can be her hero. (And heroes get rewarded.)

Singer22 is an online shop (with a couple of bricks and mortar locations in NY), that carries the hottest stuff she-celebs are photographed wearing by the stalkerazzi. You can find what your girl is looking for by searching the magazine it appeared in, the designer who made it, or by the celeb herself. So that great designer scarf she saw Ms. Alba wearing in People mag last week? They've got it. And you get to be the guy who found it for her, and surprised her with it. (And saved 10% on your order by using the coupon code bachelor10.)

She can dress like a star, and you reap the rewards. And it's probably the closest you'll ever get to sleeping with Jessica Alba.

www.singer22.com
Use coupon code bachelor10 for 10% off at checkout.
WOMEN | CLOTHING
February 14, 2008



Yeah, I know. It's a bit past due for the results on this one. Sorry about that. Too much holiday cheer, and a couple of technical difficulties.

So for those of you that still give a crap about it, the results of the Holiday Shopping Poll are in. Not surprisingly most of ya split your shopping between online and the stores, a third just deal with the crowds and suffer through it, and just under 20% do all you shopping online.

Now that that's done, let's move on to the new poll. In the spirit of Valentine's Day hitting tomorrow, I want to see where you are finding new girls when you are in need. (Say your old one dumps you or vice versa.)

Do you head to the local dive bar and check for stragglers? Go online and surf through the millions of hard up honeys looking for love? Or do you go for the low hanging fruit and fish for fun at the office, or ask your buddies' girlfriends to set you up?

Personally, I've always gone the "buddies' girlfriends" route, so click the poll in the right side bar and let's see which method is most popular for you guys.
GUY GUIDES
February 13, 2008



With the Euro strong against the dollar, many Euro babes are hitting our shores to let loose and have a little fun. Since all the local girls are already wise to your pickup lines, why not try them on the visiting honeys in their native tongue?

And because you were too busy doodling hot cars in your notebook to pay attention in high school French, author L. Brook has written "Sex in Every City - How to Talk Dirty in Every Language", your guide to getting slapped around the globe.

Along with a slew of global sex facts, the book is filled with the best — and worst — pickup lines translated into several different languages, including the phonetic pronunciations. So you can be sure you're telling her she makes you hot, not that you have an eel in your lederhosen.

It hits bookstores everywhere March 10. So, until then, here are ten lines from Brook's book to help get you started collecting your United Nations of bed-mates: ...More
GUY GUIDES
February 12, 2008



We're not big scented candle burners as a group, we men. I don't think it's that we have anything against the flame, per se. I think it's more a matter of the choices we've got in scented candles. Among the sea of fragrances like Rose Petals in the Rain, Seaside Enchantment, and Candied Lemon Fig, we get to chose from maybe one or two smells we wouldn't mind permeating our place. And it typically runs in the vanilla family. Or maybe a "spice".

Not anymore. Over at Hotwicks.com they've concocted a series of eight candles any guy would be proud to have smelling up his place. The 8-ounce tins contain burnable scents like Beer, Pigskin, Campfire, Grass and Coffee. You'll never again have to choose between your masculinity and masking odors with Petunia Paradise.

There's also a few unusual fragrances included in the line. Hippie smells like ...More
GEAR | HOME DECOR
February 12, 2008



If your Valentine needs a little liquid lubrication to get her love motor running, here are 20 love-inspired cocktails that would impress even Cupid, with names that'll make her go "awwww, that's so sweet" before you make her go "ooooh, that's so good".











...More
DRINK
February 08, 2008



Instead of complaining about having to shovel all that snow, take advantage of the white stuff, grab a Mad River Rocket, and get your sled on.

No ordinary trickle-down-the-hill hunk of plastic, Mad River's Rocket is an extreme version of the sled you used to ride on as a kid, designed for generating tons of speed, and to let you pull off some insane X Games-style tricks.

Much like knee boards towed behind boats in the summer, kneeling in the Rocket lets you use body lean to control balance and steering, and create leverage for jumps and flips. To see what some of the more experienced sledders are pulling off check out this video.

The sleds are made of recycled plastic and come in four models: the Killer B for adults, the Stinger and Swirl Stinger for kids, and a high end version made of clear Lexan so you can check out the scenery as you jump that ravine.

$99 - Killer B
$84 - Stinger
www.madriverrocket.com
GEAR | SPORTS
February 08, 2008



You know how it goes. You're in a meeting with Stacy from Accounting - just going over your spread sheets - when all that talk about EBITA and gross profit margin starts getting her hot. Next thing you know her sharply pleated Anne Klein skirt is hiked up to her ears, and she's bent over your desk begging for a "capital infusion".

But you're not going to make that deposit without protection. So you reach for your Condom Paperweight.

Available for Valentine's Day and National Condom Week (February 10-16), the Condom Paperweight is made of clear French crystal and contains a stylishly packaged "Classic Select" condom. Tearing off the bottom pad gets you quick access.

It's a designer desk accessory your boss would never guess is holding your emergency love glove.

There's also a replacement kit available, in case Stacy schedules another meeting for next week.

$16.95
(25% of the profit goes to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.)
www.condompaperweights.com
GEAR
February 07, 2008



If you're idea of giving her something that sparkles on Valentine's Day runs more toward champagne than diamonds, then how about a basket packed with a bottle of bubbly, rich truffles and gourmet chocolates?

MyWinesDirect.com will ship one in time for VDay (if you order now), wrapped in a bow, right to her door, ready for the two of you to enjoy. And they'll take $10 for being a BG reader.

If she prefers wine over the bubbles, send her a six pack of romantic reds collected from around the world. Perfect for a private tasting party for two.

Naked in a bubble bath with a beautiful woman and a bottle of wine more your style? The Luxury Spa and Wine basket pairs some calming bath tea, bubble bath, chocolates, and more, with a bottle of Chardonnay. (Getting the naked woman is up to you.)

Just use the coupon code bachvday to get $10 off anything you order (except for gift certificates), until February 14. As always, shipping on wine is free, and just $5 for baskets.

Valentine's baskets from $79.95
$10 off with coupon code bachvday
www.mywinesdirect.com
DRINK
February 06, 2008



I've decided not to give you the same old list of things you can get your girl for V Day. Seriously, how many times can you write about jewelry and flowers and candy and lingerie? I think you've got the idea by now.

Well, most of you anyway. There are still some of you out there who don't get the idea of what a "romantic" gift should be. Or, more importantly, what a romantic gift shouldn't be.

For example: She loves salmon. Taking her to a top seafood restaurant? Romantic. Taking her fishing on a freezing stream? Not romantic.

To keep you from taking a peep-toe pump to the family jewels this Valentine's Day, here are seven gift ideas that you might want to reconsider before wrapping them up in a red ribbon.


...More
BUYING GUIDES | WOMEN
February 05, 2008



If your girl eats chocolate like they're going to outlaw it tomorrow, the typical chocolate heart or a run-of-the-mill sampler just ain't gonna cut it. Hell, a big five-pound box may not be enough to satisfy her sweet tooth. You're going to have to call in the heavy artillery. And get her some Heavy Chocolate.

Even though it weighs in at 10 massive, table-bending pounds - and measures over a foot and a half long, nearly a foot tall, and 2-inches thick - this is no novelty chocolate bar. It's made with ultra-premium gourmet chocolate from San Francisco's world-renowned Guittard Chocolate. The same gold medal-winning chocolate used by many of the world's leading confectionery shops to create their high-end sweets.

And while those places can charge $30 per pound and higher for their creations, the Heavy Chocolate bar will run you just $6.49 per pound. Standard shipping included. For a bar 100 times larger than ...More
FOOD
February 05, 2008



I know how it is. You don't have time for a "real" girlfriend. Way too busy to spend all that time actually going to dinners and taking her shopping.

So you troll the 'net, having cyber flings with dozens of (purported) women who are satisfied with just a little late night chat.

When you're ready to see what HornyVixen694U actually looks like - and have a real conversation that doesn't involve shorthand and emoticons - hook up an Alibi to your system.

Boynq's answer to the typical boring webcam, the Alibi is a sleek, modern cam/speaker/microphone combo that's ideal for VoIP calling, comes in four designer colors, and sits comfortably on your desktop.

The two minute installation is completely plug-and-play. Once hooked up, press the top and a tilting and rotating camera pops out of its base, turning the cam on and making it look like something out of an H.G. Wells novel.

Running completely off USB power (one less power cord in the growing tangle under your desk), the Alibi shoots a 1/3 megapixel image at a respectable 640x480, and is designed with Echo Cancellation Technology to make those free video calls echo-free. And the small, bottom-mounted 5 watt speaker let's you hear her clearly enough to tell if that's really a female vixen you've got on the line.

$59.99
Available at Target.com
www.boynq.com
GEAR | ELECTRONICS
February 04, 2008



Personally, I'd rather to get my hard news from a smiling, hair-sprayed honey than some grizzled Cronkite talking head.

Hearing about the economy's nose dive or endless world unrest, is so much easier to take when it comes from a hot blond with just a hint too much eye makeup. And apparently I'm not alone.

The inmates over at Asylum.com recently ran a story of the Top 20 Hottest Newscasters, prompting guys everywhere to write in to offer props to their own favorite sexy anchors.

So, in the spirit of the democracy that's made this country great, they've decided to take all the suggested "news-breaking babes" and let we the people vote for the "Hottest Newscaster of the Year". The Supreme Court is on standby, just in case.

Enter your vote here.
ENTERTAINMENT | WOMEN
February 04, 2008



Mercury Morris gets to talk smack for one more year...

ENTERTAINMENT | SPORTS
February 04, 2008



We are some avocado-eating sports fans.

According to the Haas Avocado Board, about 49.5 million pounds of avocados will be eaten during on Super Bowl Sunday. That's enough to cover the field at Arizona’s University of Phoenix Stadium, end zone to end zone, over 19 feet deep.

Much of that will probably be eaten as guacamole, but there are other ways to serve this vitamin and mineral packed fruit.

If you're getting tired of the same old tortilla-chip-and-guac routine, try this simple recipe from AvocadoCentral.com for their Avocado Parmesan Potato Bowls. They're perfect for game day, you don't need a fork to eat them and you can whip together a big platter full in about a half hour.

Super Hass Avocado Parmesan Potato Bowls
4 bacon slices
1 Pound very small red potatoes (about 1 1/2-inches in diameter)
2 Tbsps garlic-infused olive oil
1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese ...More
FOOD
February 01, 2008



The Super Bowl is more than just a huge sports spectacle. It is the only sporting event your girlfriend will ever watch with you. Not because she cares about the game. But rather, for the party, the halftime show, the commercials and to keep that brunette, who danced a little too close to you at the New Years Eve party, away from you.

Because this is most likely the only football game she’s seen, she’ll inevitably ask dozens of questions about what is happening on the field. Such as, “Why’d that guy throw that yellow napkin thingie?”

You might find explaining football to her in guy terms difficult. So here is a handy guide on how you can explain some basic things about the game to your girlfriend, in terms she can relate to.

New England Patriots. They are like that award-winning Hollywood actress who is getting a little older, but somehow still looks great in a bikini. You know that she secretly cheated and had some “work done” early on, but you still respect how she looks. And even though you are jealous of her, you love watching her movies.

New York Giants. They are like your girlfriend you secretly make fun of, who is kind of chunky and still wears mom jeans, yet ended up with a really good looking guy. And you and your friends just can’t figure out how she did it.

Illegal Contact. You know how when you are on the dance floor and it’s okay for a guy to put his hands on your hips and grind a little too close, but when you leave the floor for the drink he owes you, he has to keep his hand off? ...More
SPORTS | ENTERTAINMENT
February 01, 2008



One year. Over 5 million votes. 99 incredibly sexy women. And a helluva good reason to blow off everything else and spend a couple of hours in front of your monitor.

Yesterday, AskMen.com released their 8th annual list of the world's Top 99 Most Desirable Women. The key word there is "Desirable". Not "Hottest". Not "Sexiest". Not "Most Beautiful". But most desirable.

See, AskMen asked men to choose women from music, fashion and entertainment that they feel best represent the full range of the qualities that guys want most in a potential mate. To take into consideration things like intelligence, humor, charisma and ambition. (But we're guys, so you know beauty had to figure in our voting at least a little.)

Grey's Anatomy hottie, Katherine Heigl takes top honors (she plays a doc on the show, so I guess intelligence does count), with Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio taking the number 2 spot. Kate Beckinsdale, whose charisma looked fantastic in that latex body suit in Underworld, completes the top three. ...More
ENTERTAINMENT
February 01, 2008



Gas is inching closer and closer to $5 per gallon. How has this affected your gas buying habits?
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