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If you've ever had any kind of serious fun in your life, you've probably thought - or been told - you're going to straight to Hell. Well my fellow sinners, you can now rejoice thanks to the enterprising folks at Reserve a Spot in Hell who have made sure you won't have to wait in long lines filled with lawyers and Fox network executives, or deal with sub-standard living (or dying?) accommodations when you arrive in the seventh circle of down under.

At www.ReserveASpotInHell.com you can pre-book a reservation for yourself, or someone you hate, in the eternal vacation playground of the wicked and immoral, Hades. Think of it as using Satan's travel agency. Reservation kits include a one-way ticket to Hell, a signed confirmation letter from Satan himself on flame-proof paper, and even a helpful travel guide to make sure you get the most out of your eternal stay. VIP All-Access packages are also available for those who are willing to spend a little more of their soul (or simply provide a valid credit card number). This allows you access to such exclusive VIP areas as the Frozen Wasteland, the Lake of Fire and the Bridge of Dead, "where all the hotties get together and kick it."

They also offer group discounts for parties of 10 or more, but no word on discounts for ex-girlfriends or mothers-in-law. And there is a 100% money back guarantee, should you not make it into Hell for any reason. (But something tells me you won't have to worry.)

The company also offers a chance to reserve a spot in Heaven, but really, what sounds like more fun, singing spiritual songs with haloed do-gooders, or playing Halo with bad girls and rock legends for all eternity? I think you know where we stand.

www.reserveaspotinhell.com
GUY GUIDES | HUMOR
April 25, 2008



A lot of us want to help out the environment. But in all honesty, we only really want to do it if it's convenient for us. (See this week's poll's running results in the right sidebar.) It ain't easy being green, especially if it takes any real effort.

I was on a Delta flight last month and, with another crappy movie on the screen and my iPod battery drained, I was reading a copy of their Sky magazine. An article inside titled "The Power of One" listed simple things a single person can do that can make a big impact on the environment and our natural resources.

Figuring you'd want the easiest ways possible to stop beating down the planet, here are 12 things you can do that require a minimal amount of effort. And the result of that small change.

1. Put on a Sweater.
Action: Instead of raising the thermostat, put on another layer.
Result: If every home in the US dropped the thermostat 1 degree in the winter months, 230 million gallons of crude oil would be saved.
So What?: That's the same amount of oil we import from Iraq every year.

2. Shower Faster.
Action: Spend one minute less showering every day.
Result: If 40 million people did this, it would save 40 trillion gallons of water.
So What?: That's the total rain and snow fall over the entire continental US.

3. Work From Home. Just Once a Year.
Action: Telecommute just once a year instead of driving to work.
Result: If everyone from a metro area like Atlanta did it, it would save $50 million in gas.
So What?: $50 million in our ...There's more
GUY GUIDES
April 22, 2008



Well ladies, it seems just as many guys like your lower back-decorating tramp stamp as don't like it. In last week's poll, 35.5% of the guys responding said they think a little ink adds some sexiness, while 1% more (36.6%), felt you looked just fine the way your mama made you. So if you're considering getting a butterfly on your lower back, figure you've got a 50-50 shot he'll either like it or hate it.

Surprisingly, (or not), almost a quarter of us seem to like an extra hole here and there. Having a piercing or two, in a place other than the ear, (and I'm guessing one of those places would be the tongue), scored a respectable 23%. And for the 5% of you who like your ladies full-on freaky? More power to you, brothers. There's some conventions coming up you should know about.

Unless you've been stuck in a landfill all month, you've heard tomorrow is Earth Day and this week is Earth Week. So for this week's poll I want to know just how green you really are. Do you lean more towards the tree-hugging, granola-eating, drum-circle-joining crowd? Or more toward the SUV-driving, landfill-filling, carbon-spewing population? Take the poll to the right.
GUY GUIDES
April 21, 2008



Everywhere you look, the housing market is crumbling, foreclosures are increasing, gas prices and other expenses are rising, and people are looking for a way to live cheaper, without having to move into their cars.

There are a couple of creative things enterprising people are doing where they actually live for free, without paying rent or a high mortgage payment. At all. And I'm not talking squatting in some abandoned building. They're living in beautiful homes. In many cases, homes they could never hope to afford.

What they're doing is filling a need. Taking advantage of the slim silver lining in a very black cloud. Predatory? Maybe. But the way the situation is lately, it's become survival of the fittest. And right now the fittest are living in luxury, without spending a dime.

There are a few catches. You have to be flexible. Very flexible. And willing to move if the situation in the house you're in changes. Even though some people have stayed in homes 8 to 10 years and sometimes much longer, in many cases the stay can be just a few months. Which is why this is an alternative best left to the single and unencumbered.

So how do you ditch your landlord or mortgage company and live the free and easy life? Here are three ways:


1. Foreclosures Suck For the Owner and the Bank. Not For You.
Because the foreclosure rate is so high - and many homeowners chosen to cut and run rather than deal with the humiliation of legal proceedings - there are many houses that have been left unoccupied. What happens to a home that is left without anyone living in it? It deteriorates. Quickly.

Realtors and banks can't ...There's more
GUY GUIDES
April 17, 2008



Working in a cube is a drag. So with companies downsizing and unemployment on the rise, why not ditch life as just another replaceable cog in a faceless corporate machine? Instead, go the entrepreneurial route, and become the next big Internet billionaire. If kids barely out of their teens can do it, how hard could it be? Here's what you'll need to go from pushing paper, to the Forbes 500.

1. A Concept.
Don't worry about being too specific. As long as you mention that your company does something "social", like social media (Facebook, Twitter), or social bookmarking (Digg, Reddit), people will love it. Even more so if you include the term "user-generated". Note: A variation of something already successful is always a safe bet, so feel free to use TechCrunch as an idea generator.

2. Venture Capital.
Don't worry if your concept seems too expensive to pull off. You're not actually going to use (read: risk), your own money. ...There's more
GUY GUIDES
April 14, 2008



Looks like Detroit and Japan have their work cut out for them. When I asked what drives you guys to buy a car - exterior styling, interior comfort, power, fuel economy or safety - I figured either how the car looked or how comfortable it was inside would be the top choice. But there were no clear winners. It was pretty much a three-way tie for first between those two and fuel economy, with "Pure horsepower" just a few percentage points behind. As for "Safety"? Well, apparently that's not as big a concern. (Sorry Volvo.)

So, if the Big Three and the Japanese automakers want a sure-fire winner, they need to design us a hot looking car, throw a lot toys inside, add great comfort, and make sure it gets high milage - yet has some balls when we need it. That shouldn't be too hard. Should it?

For this week's poll: my buddies and I have been arguing over whether or not the long trend of women getting tattoos - with more and more chicks opting for full arm tattoos, rather than just the tramp stamp on their lower back - is sexy, or just bad. So what I want to know is: Do you like a lady with a little ink, or if you like your women untouched by the needle? Or, if a little color is too much, do piercings do it for you - some extra bling on her naughty bits? As always, the poll box is on the right.
GUY GUIDES
April 07, 2008



I know a lot of guys would rather be in a crappy relationship - and getting some regularly - than be alone, getting little or none. Regular sheet time is hard to give up, even if the girl you're having it with makes you crazy in every other aspect of your relationship.

But crap is crap, and sticking with what you've got may be holding you back from finding that perfect chick who does it for you all around. Amy Applebaum, certified life coach, founder of Bootcamp for Your Mind, friend of BG, and the hot red-head pictured on the right, wants to slap some sense back into you. Tired of seeing her guy friends end up in relationships with "those chicks", she lists some of the reasons you always seem to find yourself shackled to Bitchzilla, and how to make a change for the better. (With a little extra commentary by yours truly.)

1 - You're afraid to say what you really think.

Your significant other bashes your friends, your choice of sweaters, your furniture and your dog. Yet you sit there and take it like a lump. Speak your mind, man! ...There's more
GUY GUIDES
April 02, 2008



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