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Remember those college-era debates over which album rocked harder than the other? How "Houses of the Holy" trumped "Back to Black" on vinyl, but not on digital? These arguments, they were our soundtracks, defined our individuality, and made us downright tribal tastemakers. But it brings us together more than it divides. Why? Because we all feel strongly about it. Celebrating these great, fraternizing chat-offs is the newly released Rock & Roll Cage Match: Music's Greatest Rivalries, Decided. Edited by Sean Manning, the book brings together critics, humorists, rock journos, and musicians who…

Strolling through the dense maze of exotic tropical foliage on the grounds of businessman John Winfield's Bel Air estate -- past wispy, gurgling brooks, a pond full of wildly colorful koi, and a secluded sylvan glade containing a Hellenistic moss-covered fountain -- I found it hard not to imagine this place as the setting of some sort of crazy Eyes Wide Shut-style bacchanal. But the strangers I encountered in the woods were not Venetian-masked libertines. They were black-suited security guards stationed to protect the Hollywood gentry who'd gathered here last Sunday to raise money for…

British design sensation Max Lamb, a favorite among collectors of contemporary limited-edition furniture, is coming stateside. Beginning October 8, New York's Johnson Trading Gallery will host the designer's first solo exhibition in the U.S. Lamb is known for taking an unapologetically hands-on approach to furniture design -- casting tables by splashing molten metal into divots carved in sand, for instance, or turning concrete stools on a lathe -- and he wanted to create a few special pieces for his U.S. debut. Looking to work with local materials, he traveled to New York State's Catskill…

(California Academy of Sciences's grassy rooftop) When Renzo Piano's instantly lauded California Academy of Sciences opened in San Francisco last week, its stunning, two-and-a-half acre roof, where circular windows pop out into a rolling landscape blanketed with 1.7 million plants -- made everyone sit up. Atop an airy, classical pavilion, here was "green architecture" right in front of your eyes: Piano's floating exaggeration of the landscape of Golden Gate Park where the new $488 million museum is located. But wait a minute. Haven't we seen a hill of grass filled with circular…

(Peter Good's Big Money) With crude prices plunging and the economy in turmoil, what does a 55-gallon oil drum mean to you? The Connecticut conceptualist Jack Lardis has been asking this question of artists and citizens since 9/11, when he began to recognize the oil drum as a loaded symbol of modern life. In 2003, Lardis followed that thought with a not-for-profit organization, Oil Drum Art Inc., which essentially began a dialogue between art and society. "Our exhibitions really deal with the issues at hand: the environment, global warming, the energy crises, our carbon footprint, the…

In our January 1995 issue, Paul Newman spoke candidly with correspondent Peter Richmond about manhood, aging, stardom, and mortality. the man behind the curtain He answers the door in slippers, a polite and questioning half-smile set off by tortoiseshell bifocals perched on the bridge of his nose. He offers toast in the kitchen of his prewar penthouse late on a Sunday morning when the New York autumn is chilled by October showers and the sky is as absent of color as the froth of hair on top of his head. He is slicing a stick of butter, very carefully, with a serrated knife, peering over his…

Last fall, I was called to serve. I was recruited to run for congress in Pennsylvania's prized sixth district, the suburbs of Philly. I accepted. I met Bill Clinton. I talked strategy with Steny Hoyer. I hitched myself to a grizzled, street-fighting campaign manager, asked all my friends for money, and came clean on the skeletons in my closet. And then I decided I couldn't go through with it. Here's why by larry platt Not My Freakin' Bag as he approached, he was actually biting his lower lip. Just like on TV, I remember thinking. When Bill Clinton was up in my face, I extended my hand; we…

How a hardball freak turned his calculator on politics—and beat the nation’s biggest pollsters at their own game by nate penn Last fall, when an Internet commentator calling himself “Poblano” began posting highly sophisticated primary-election predictions—first at DailyKos.com, then at his own site, FiveThirtyEight.com—you had to wonder: Why the pseudonym? Because the dude just kept getting things right. By the time his balls-out, stunningly accurate predictions for the North Carolina and Indiana Democratic primaries (based on an algorithm incorporating…

Boston, I used to like you. I used to visit every couple of years, go for a long run along the Charles, eat some chowder down on the Fish Pier. But this year, something began to curdle inside me. The slobbery tears at midcourt (this was for Red!), the icy Papelbon glare (ooh, we’re scared!), the creepy cult of (the genius) Bill Belichick and (the golden) Theo Epstein and (the dashing) Tom Brady and (the extremely fucking annoying) Yoooooooook… Enough. We get it. You rule the universe. Yes, it’s quite an impressive run you’re on here. (For a small city.) But remember,…

interview by mickey rapkin On SNL, Fred Armisen has played Ahmadinejad, Steve Jobs, and Camilla Parker Bowles. But he never got into trouble until he did Obama. In blackface. With SNL going prime-time with a series of half-hour election-themed episodes, he speaks. Why are comedians soft on Obama? Race. Also, more than race, he’s so beloved. You played New York governor David Paterson. Any flak? No! And he’s blind! I’ve done Prince—an African-American. And nothing. There’s something about this guy. What’s the key to doing Obama? He is an intense listener. I…

Actor, big guy, 41 · New York

Diplomat, author, adventurer, charitable-foundation director, temporary governor of an Iraqi province, walking enthusiast, 35 · Afghanistan, Great Britain

Heir to Libya, 36 · Tripoli

Architect, 57 · Zurich

Chuck Klosterman issues his predictions for the coming century. Featuring robot wars, near annihilation, and President Tom Brady.

Unemployment for anyone is tough. Being an unemployed man is even tougher. Studies have shown that men who are unemployed are more depressed and more prone to substance abuse than women who are similarly out of work.  Studies have also shown that men who are unemployed and in a relationship are more likely to physically abuse their partner than men who are employed. The reasons that researches give are twofold. First, men tend to find their identity in their job. Think about it. When you first meet a person, what question do they always ask you right off the bat? Probably, “What do you…

We all face challenges in our lives. What separates men of character from spineless wieners is the way they face those challenges. In the poem “Invictus,” British poet William Ernest Henley describes how a man should respond to challenges. “Invictus” is Latin for “unconquerable.” Every man should have an unconquerable spirit. When life kicks you in the gut, get back up and kick life’s butt. The poet himself had the unconquerable spirit which he wrote about. When he was 12, Henley developed tuberculous in the bone. He had to have his leg amputated to…

Yesterday, I spent the better half of the day at the Tulsa State Fair. Saw some cows, checked out the vendors selling crappy air brushed t-shirts, and of course I ate the crap out of some deep fried food. Sure, it wasn’t the healthiest stuff I ate, but there’s only one time a year you can eat a deep fried Snickers bar or deep fried s’mores. Kate’s Uncle Buzz is in town from Vermont. While we were at the fair, Buzz and I did the Mariene Pullup Challenge. 50 year old Buzz beat the crap out of 26 year old me. Which just goes to show you, the Uncle Buzz Workout will get…

Occasionally, the Art of Manliness runs a series called “Lessons in Manliness.” They are an attempt to glean important life lessons from successful and inspiring men. Today, we’re going to do something a little different. We’re going to look at a man who was a paragon of unmanliness. The hope is that we can learn from his mistakes and not repeat them ourselves. This first profile in unmanliness takes a look at traveling salesman, Willy Loman from Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman. Death of a Salesman explores the world of post-war America and the effect…

As a man, you’ll most likely spend more time at work than anywhere else, more time than with your kids or with your wife. You have to choose a job that will make you happy, fulfill you passions, and bring your personal satisfaction. No boy dreams of growing up to become an office drone, swilling Maalox, buried in paper work, and patronized by an overbearing boss. We dream of being a magician, a spy, a pilot, or an archeologist. Whether you’re a still young man plotting his career path, or a middle-aged guy stuck in a dead end job who’s been imagining making a drastic change,…

Here’s to hoping that all the heat has simmered down regarding Angelina Jolie’s hot body after having twins just a couple of months ago. Pfft, she’s Angelina Jolie. Of course she looks sickeningly-enviously HOT, pregnant or otherwise. Anyhoooo, my point? Oh I have one…. Brad Pitt looked mighty dapper in his 3-piece suit. I just preferred it if he left his scarf in the limo. Some don’t mind his fascination with his “scarfin’ the suit” look lately but I do. It makes his classic suit look rustic. There’s nothing wrong with that. I just have…

Why does it seem like Josh Hartnett turned into a “womanizing chick magnet” in this Emporio Armani Diamonds For Men video? Josh Hartnett is cool, humble and a chick magnet even without spraying himself with Emporio Armani Diamonds For Men. So if you really think about it, what’s the point? Or I’m completely missing everything, LOL. Trust me I get the Ad message. I’ve never imagined Josh Hartnett going out in Hollywood events with a woman on each arm. Or acting like a “playboy”. That’s all :) The Josh Hartnett I’ve watched throughout the…

Image © Jasper Jazlo / Buzzfoto.com See, I am sick right now. I got the colds. My head is hurting like hell. My chest feels like it’s about to explode. Looking at this picture of Bobby Trendy where he attended Paris Hilton’s “My BFF” reality show premiere is not helping my headache. It’s adding to it actually. Real bad and coming at me like rockets of fireworks. I know, I sound too dramatic. This is where you come in. What would you say about this picture? I’m afraid I’ll say something stupid and mean, heh. Blaming the cold medicine is a cheap…

Is anyone looking forward to the new James Bond movie? Seriously, how many times will they have to revamp the saga of movies, or whatever you want to call it. As always, part of the success of any Bond movies is the theme song. This time around, Alicia Keys gets the spot with “Another Way To Die” teaming up with Jack White of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs.   What do you think? Alicia Keys is hot. Who knew she has a little rock ‘n’ roll on her :). Whatever she touches turn gold. So does this make Alicia Keys a Bond Girl now too? :). Who’s going to…

David Beckham, along with his wife Victoria aka Posh unveiled their new fragrance, Signature For Him and Her a couple of days ago. From what I’ve gathered through the dVb, David Beckham Signature For Him “is a fresh woody oriental fragrance with seductive undertones”. Ingredients such as Marine, Madarin and Watermelon makes up the energetic and modern freshness. Living Lantana, Cypress and Juniper Berry for extreme and elegant masculinity. And lastly, luxury moss, white amber and patchouli completes the fragrance to give it’s richness and sophistication. David Beckham…

When I was growing up my parents always reassured me that once I got out into the real world, the social status I had acquired in high school would soon dissolve into the night. We would all just be people. No longer would there be jocks, nerds and preps. Of course that’s not true at all, and as I grew older I became more comfortable with my nerdy habits, and have ultimately come to accept who I am. This list is a compilation of other people who have come to terms with who they are. Nerds are one of the most influential group of people in the world… I just wish someone would have…

Editor’s Note: This post was written by our friend Courtney Mills of BestofVegas.com.  We asked her to give us the scoop on the Top Nightclubs in Las Vegas and the resulting list is awesome. When tourists go to Las Vegas they are looking for that one weekend of escape where they can be a completely different person and get away from it all. What will your persona be? Well, if you are looking to party like a celebrity and be in the limelight for the weekend, we have compiled the top five MUST SEE Las Vegas Nightclubs. Celebrities flock to the likes of PURE, TAO, JET, Body English, and…

Editor’s Note: This is a post from a familiar face, Ploomy Girl #2 Elle.  We’ve asked her to take us with her as she explores the New York City scene.  Look for more of her posts and be sure to check out her blog if you get a chance. At one of my previous jobs, we had a harassment policy called the “No Zone.” The policy outlines workplace appropriate behavior and politely refers to your physical, mental, and emotional personal space, your No Zone. Saying, “You’re in my No Zone” seems to be less confrontational than, “Harry, please stop…

Which MMO is right for you? Right now the Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) Role Playing Game Industry is a battlefield, filled with screaming Orcs, caped super heroes, and Majestic Elves setting fields a flame and other such creatures buying for your attention and ultimately for your checkbook. But in this fast paced world where, you, the player can make a fortune looting dungeons and defeating enemies you should know which game is right for you. In order to figure out what MMO is right for you we need to assess what type of gamer you are, or think you will be. Most current MMO’s are…

Ploomy readers Rolsuno and Share-Bare in the club (think it was an 80’s themed party). Cool. If you’re wondering how he got his Ploomy t-shirt, he contributed an article a while back.  If you’d like to submit your own article, click here. Elsewhere: Ploomy in Rome You Might Also Like These Articles How to Invest in Wine (3) National Bourbon Heritage Month and the Man-cation (1) How to Keep the Woman in Your Life Happy (65) 30 Movies that Define Cool (54) How to Find a Good Roommate (8) How to Be a Good Wingman (11) 3 Powerful Design Methods to Help You Overcome Any Obstacle…

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Last night, Hlaska, a hip leather accessories company based in San Francisco, opened the doors to their first store. On Fillmore Street in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, the 2,000 square foot store showcases their entire line of Men's and Women's leather accessories, and a new line of men's ties (soon to be on our site!). On The Fly has been proud to carry Hlaska's men's products since the beginning. The company's hip wallets were unique in a market that mostly features the same solid colored leather wallets that have been made for hundreds of years. And as we all know, now is not the time…

A co-worker's wife's Professor friend sent us a link to a start-up in the men's retail space called His Catalog by Project Einstein. If I'm reading their background correctly, it sounds like the idea came from a few students from MIT's Sloan School who wrote up a business plan, and out of 190 submitted, was 1 of 4 chosen by Highland Capital to incubate. Highland should be a great fit given that they recently raised a huge fund to invest in "boutique retail" companies, and brought on the founder of Staples, Tom Stemberg to assist & advise. Keeping in mind that I know nothing…

Brad Johnson, Founder of Club DRIV, a luxury car club in San Francisco, pointed me to this amazing transformation of a Ford Mustang into a replica of the Aston Martin Vanquish in James Bond's Die Another Day. It's a Mustang...really!Read the brief write up here, or watch the video to see it in action. As of yesterday, I have suspended buying any new cars until a financial bailout plan passes, but as soon as it does -- and it sounds imminent -- I am definitely dropping $100K on one of these. 

Evidently, the global financial system is scheduled to melt down this weekend and we (On The Fly) would prefer not to take any of the blame. No, we didn't engage in any subprime loans. Nor did we bundle loans into questionable securities and sell them to investors. Actually, we haven't done anything other than provide our customers with the accoutrements they need to live the good life. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and since John McCain is suspending his Presidential campaign until a bailout plan is passed, On The Fly is suspending all suspender sales until a bailout plan…

There's nothing like 2 weeks of political conventions to trigger an insatiable thirst for tequila. Drinking games abound: take a shot every time Obama says the word "change" or every time McCain forces an awkward smile. Ten minutes into either speech, you'd be belligerently arguing for a "path to citizenship" for any illegal agave plants here in the ol' USofA. Fortunately, the folks at Tequila Don Julio recognize that the have's in this country don't want to be shooting their tequila out of a novelty lime green shot glass with a cactus on it. Rather, we sip our…

Ex-wife given £50,000-a-year maintenance for her three horses as part of £1.5m divorce dealA wife has been awarded £50,000 in maintenance for her horses as part of a £1.5m divorce package in a landmark case that could spark bitter disputes over pets....Lawyers believe the case could break new ground in divorce cases with couples claiming maintenance for their pets as well as themselves and their children.Jeez, so we've gone from women - strong, independent beings that they supposedly are/were - getting a shedload of man's hard-earned cash in divorce settlements to support themselves and…

The European Union is the most repulsive political creation in a long, long time. Nothing but a Socialist Organization of fuckwits, champagne-Socialists, muslim-appeasers, thieves and general fascist scumbags. As you may have guessed, I'm anti-EU. The EU itself labels its opponents (particularly those of us in the UK) as being 'Eurosceptic' or 'anti-Europe', which is bollocks. The EU isn't Europe and vice versa. I love Europe. France, Germany, Italy...it's all cool. I just hate vast beaucratic organizations that sap freedom and spend peoples hard earned taxes on fucking those same people over…

I rarely bother with TV but I did a spot of channel hopping this morning before heading off to work.I caught a bit of BBC Breakfast, which used to be an early-morning news show but, being the BBC, is now a big wank-fest hosted by a duo of interchangable manginas and plastic bitches.I caught a bit of an interview with an Australian guy, and it seemed to be about stereotypes of Australian men or something. Before I caught much of what the Ozzie gentleman had to say, the simpering ponce of a male co-host turned to some gormless bitch and asked her 'So (gormless bitch's name), what do you think…

Woman who made false rape claim against her ex-fiance walks free from courtGemma Capon, 20, invented the allegation after she and Graham Tysoe's turbulent six-month relationship came to an end....Yet, instead of a six-month maximum jail term, Capon was given a 12-week suspended sentence and ordered to pay £95 costs.I'm sure she could earn that much by giving 190 blow-jobs in a back-alley. Slag.Mr Tysoe, who had an alibi, was released on bail and later that day Capon, a fast-food waitress, admitted lying to the police.Officers spent 156 hours investigating the false claims, the court was…

This article has a comment by a guy called Fred Kite that neatly summed up the reason for feminism's success:Feminism is not the problem here. Its proponents have neither the brains nor the talent to advance this far on their own - high-status elite managerial men have allowed this to happen. Men run the world. Men always have. Just a small number of alphas though. But that white technocratic political elite realised that in feminism they had found an unbeatable tool for cowing and demoralising lower status males who will always be potential usurpers. Feminists are no problem to high status…

My wife works as a hairdresser and so therefore we have very crazy eating habits, She might go all day without eating because she has been busy, and then she is straight into dinner then off to bed – especially as she has at least 2 late nights per week and they can have her finishing at up to 8.30pm/9pm. Now on the days that Renee isn’t around I will cook for the household – including Pyper and she is relatively easy because it’s the same food different day, just a variation on the selection as such. So this week because we are such budding chefs, I have been personally sick of the…

“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.” -Henry David Thoreau As I came through the door after a challenging day of work, the tornado began. “Daddy’s home!” My kids wanted to share their day and their artwork, and my wife wanted to share how difficult her day had been. I wanted to lie down on the couch and be left alone. And this same scenario is happening all over the country with fathers (or mothers) and their families. Families are converging on each other at the end of the day with wildly different…

I was recently invited to my first Bar Mitzvah ever. I had heard about these events but didn’t really know what they meant. Fortunately, I got a little briefing from my dear friend (who invited me in the first place) beforehand and the whole event was also blessed with and by a Rabbi who explained what was happening throughout the proceedings. In the Jewish religion when children reach the age of thirteen they become responsible for their actions, and "become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah." The Bar Mitzvah ceremony is like an ordinary Sabbath service however the boy or girl attending as an adult for…

For all the adolescents who are overweight and really want to do something about it, the first suggestion is: try cutting out one calorie-full but nutrition-poor food that you're crazy about. If you can't stop eating chocolate candy bars or big dishes of ice cream or those wonderful cookies—or whatever is your favorite bad-habit dish, you're probably not ready to do very much about your weight. Another help in the direction of self-education is keeping a diet diary. Doing this in any notebook or scratch-pad for a period of at least two weeks will give you more of an idea of what you really…

DO YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT A SPECIAL MOMENT OF INTIMACY, LOVE OR TENDERNESS SHARED WITH YOUR BABY? Would you like to be part of an inspirational new book for parents and caregivers and help neglected and abused children at the same time? Research has shown that less stress and more fun is best for baby's brain development and that parents and caregivers who spend time engaging in lots of loving touch and relaxed interactions with their baby are actually helping their child’s brain to develop. Following the success of her first book, ‘Move Baby Move’ www.movebabymove.info which links…

How to stay up in a down time By Erin Hicks Chances are, you’re holding on to your job tightly right now. But you could get shook loose–especially as the economy works through the current crisis. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports the unemployment rate is on the rise; an estimated 9.4 million Americans currently are out of work, and experts expect that number to go up before it comes down. If you’re already out of work, or worried you could be in the next few months, don’t despair. There are plenty of ways to turn a short-term setback into a long-term win: strengthen your…

The old adage about drinking eight glasses of water that are eight ounces each is somewhat true. It varies person to person, depending on health and activity level. Apparently the appropriate amount of water for my wife’s health is three gallons per day! Long time readers have read about my wife’s chronic health condition before.  Over the last year, we had done quite a bit of searching and discovered some new research that could help her.  Over the past couple of months, my wife has been visiting with the doctor, having tests run, and hoping that this new treatment could help…

Thanks to CafePress This has little to nothing to do with being A Good Husband, but I was talking with a few people yesterday on Twitter and they mentioned my editing of Jenny the Bloggess’ swearing on her answers to my questions about what makes A Good Husband. Jenny even felt a little bad about being edited. Jenny, allow me to explain. If you’ve ever spent any time in Utah, there is a very amusing culture of swearing without swearing. What do I mean? I think many of you know - you stub your down, and say “Fetch,” instead of … well, any other word that begins…

Image courtesy of sweepdaleg.wordpress.com Over the last few days I have been watching the news intently.  I have had a keen interest in the financial situation and whether or not Congress would approve the proposed bailout plan.  With the failure of the bailout plan yesterday, there is a great deal of uncertainty in the market, and many people are wondering where to go. I was discussing it with my wife last night and over the weekend.  She expressed some concern over the market and wondering what it means for our lives.  I have many of the same concerns.  I told her it would be okay. …

January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008 Paul Newman was an actor, philanthropist and race car driver.  He won dozens of awards for his acting, including an Oscar and three Golden Globes.  He also won awards for racing, and for his humanitarian work. My favorite role that Newman played was in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof with Elizabeth Taylor.  Striking a scarily close image of Marlon Brando, Newman was absolutely heart-rending in the Tennessee Williams play turned movie. Although I am an actor and I admired and emulated Newman’s work, the thing that I most admire about the man is how he…

I decided that it would only be fair to have women wage in on the issue as well. After all, women have to be get to be with their husbands forever. We men might want to read and carefully consider what they’re looking for in a good husband. From MooshInIndy (who, btw, is one of my favorite bloggers - I just discovered her a month ago. Everyone go tell her that she should stop by more often. She’s fabulous. Casey, I’m sorry, but I had to use that pic. You’re the one that put it on your site…) What does is it mean to be a good husband? To me, being a good husband…

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The reason housing is wreaking havoc even on insurers like AIG and big investment banks, who do not make mortgage loans, is that during the boom, trillions of dollars of mortgages were packaged together into securities that promised to pay investors with the proceeds of those loan payments. Those securities paid better rates than other types of assets during the boom years. So many investors from around the globe poured as much money as they could into those securities. Faced with this demand, lenders starting making more loans to riskier borrowers, including people who might not be able to…

Filed under: Style, The Sack Pack Paul Newman was a good-looking man. So good-looking that we assume he was a good-looking embryo and made a good-looking corpse. In short, if there was ever a man's style you might want to steal, it was his.Men.style has a retrospective of 20 photos... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Filed under: Sex, Below the Belt, Weird, News These days, the naked calendar has become a fundraising staple on par with the bake sale or the bikini car wash. But a group of ambulance workers in the U.K. made waves when their nude charity calendar was banned from ambulance stations across the... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Filed under: Gear, Style, Sale Time The Opening Ceremony boutique in New York City is like Willy Wonka's chocolate factory for menswear geeks. Walls drip with an impeccably chosen selection of international designers (often unknown), while the store's own line of beautifully... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Filed under: Gear Thinkgeek has an awesome new pair of night-vision goggles for those of us who didn't make the SWAT team, but still want the equipment.For $90, the EyeClops goggles let you see up to 50 feet in complete darkness. They use IR technology, are adjustable... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Filed under: Business, Money, Weird, News The economy's tanking, the blue chip company you're running is imploding and millions of dollars are being lost by you and the people around you. Stressful, huh?Well, why not attack that stress the same way you've dealt with every problem facing your... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Andrew B. He writes at How To Stop Eating, a binge eating blog which contains tips to recovery from compulsive eating. Due to the increase of obesity in today’s society everyone is looking for quick weight loss. This is dangerous, and can lead to developing binge eating disorder. Eating disorders are psychiatric abnormalities in one’s eating habits. Tabloids display the secret eating disorders of movie stars and musicians. Yet the news never discuss how dangerous these eating disorders really are, and how common they are. Most quick…

I recently wrote about how my wife kicked my butt in a some sprints. I guess it runs in the family because my 3 year old daughter out did me too. Ugh, I don’t know if I should be embarrassed or proud. What the heck, I’m gonna go with being proud. I had just finished a pretty decent workout when my daughter asked me to run around with her. I figured I would go ahead and show her how to run sprints, especially since my wife and I had been running sprints recently. It wasn’t really meant to be competitive. I just wanted to continue educating her on health and fitness. She…

My buddy Chato from Mental Health Humor put together another health cartoon. This time he pokes fun at my Blogger Proof Workout where I give advice on doing a certain amount of pushups for every email you send and receive. If you haven’t already, check it out. It’s a quick read. Imagine if you combine the Blogger Proof Workout with that 100 pushup challenge that was making its rounds in the health blogosphere a while back. Yikes! Makes you think twice about checking those emails… This is an article from FatManUnleashed.com's Healthy Weight Loss and Fitness Blog. Pushups:…

I recently completed a day 30 cleanse from Isagenix. Someone I know recommended it with high praise so I decided to give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised with the results, losing 15 lbs and several inches around my waist in the 30 days. While I had success with I really know that I would be able to maintain a lifestyle of drinking shakes for a large portion of my calories. I like to eat. Period. I think the 9 day Isagenix cleanse is a good catalyst for dropping weight and getting your mind right, but only for that short period of time. The first two weeks were great all around. Mentally…

So 9 months (maybe more, maybe less) of sheer H-E double hockey sticks and sheer agony, you’re a proud new mommy. It’s a great thing and a time to celebrate, but once the hype dies down and you look at yourself…you wonder how the heck you are going to get rid of that belly? There are a few simple things post-pregnancy women can do, and it’s all common sense! You’ve probably heard all these from your doctor, but I’ll restate them anyway! 1. Walk your baby! Pretty simple, really. Your baby loves to see the world, get fresh air, or to just snooze on a walk.

Space: Virgin Galactic Turns Down $1 Million Offer to Make First Porn in Space

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This month, John Wiley & Sons published Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream, a 544-page biography of the world’s most famous philosopher of the boudoir. Hef granted author Steven Watts, a professor of history at the University of Missouri, unrestricted access to his archives. Kirkus Reviews calls Mr. Playboy a “nuanced portrait of Hef’s life that also serves as a panorama of hip culture from the 1950s onward.” We call it essential reading, easily the most comprehensive survey of a legendary American figure. We asked Watts what it was like to work on…

A post-mortem to last week’s vice presidential debate:Much ado has been made by the usual right-wing suspects (Rush Limbaugh, Matt Drudge et al) about the moderator for the debate, Gwen Ifill. Seems that Ifill, who moderated last year’s Dick Cheney-John Edwards match-up, is working on a book entitled The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.  Limbaugh and company unleashed their usual righteous indignation and have accused Ifill, a well-respected journalist, of being “in the tank for Obama” in not disclosing the nature of her book to the McCain…

That iconic photo of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's head pasted onto the bod of a gun-brandishing babe in a red, white and blue bikini has sparked an igloo industry of homages and photo phakes. Following suit, the editors of Palin's hometown paper, the (fictitious) Wasilla Iron Dog Gazette, have compiled their own Palin composites for a book entitled Terminatrix: The Sarah Palin Chronicles...

There was an interesting article by Kate Phillips in Saturday’s New York Times, in which she reports on a recent comment by Sarah Palin about Barack Obama. “This is not a man,” said Governor Palin, “who sees America as you see it and how I see America. We see America as the greatest force for good in this world.” I’ve been reading George Herring’s magnificent history, From Colony to Superpower. In his introduction, Professor Herring writes the following: “Americans think of themselves as peace-loving, but few nations have had as much experience…

Sarah Silverman is the funniest hot lady we know. Also the hottest funny lady we know. Certainly one of the funnier humans to grace our culture in a good while. If there is a place where fearless, dangerous and adorable overlap, you'll find her there giving you the finger in a gingham dress. None of which matters right now (we just wanted to get that on record). What matters now is that you force, guilt, brainwash or otherwise convince your aging grandparents to vote Obama. We'll let Sarah take it from here...

I was in college when I read that Steve Jobs was returning to Apple and planned to offer computers in multiple colors.  Choice seemed like a good thing to me.  I bought some stock.  It split and grew. I also worked for Sam’s Wholesale in college and learned that Walmart’s stock had just leveled out after plummeting.  I started participating in Walmart’s emplyee stock program.  Part of every paycheck was withheld and invested in company stock without any brokerage fees. When I got married I worked for free at a music publishing company.  But my…

I’m only blogging because I’ve been quarantined to my office and I’ve got nothing else to do in here.  The rest of the house has been commandeered by four girls in various stages of undressedness. Last night Gresham (age six) spent the night at a friend’s and some girls came over to spend the night with Gabriella (age seven).  At the moment they’re taking showers and getting makeover’s before we head out the door to church.  This makes no sense to me.  Which is good.  It reaffirms my man-ness, I suppose, after that unfortunate cake…

Penelope, age three, stood in the hallway greeting strangers while her mommy talked to big brother’s teacher and then big sister’s. Then mommy turned her attention at last to Penelope, whose bottom lip was pushed out in a pout.  “What’s wrong?” mommy asked. “Some people say I’m cute.  And some people can’t see me.” That’s when we learned there are only two kinds of people in the world, according to Penelope: Those who think she’s cute.  And those who just haven’t met her yet.

What’s this series all about? Read Creative Contradiction #1. 2. Convergent and divergent. The folks with the most consistent creative output are thought to be using two contradictory yet complimentary modes of thinking: convergent and divergent. Convergent thinking is logic, measured by IQ tests.  It’s used to solve a definable problem and find its one right answer.  Black and white.  Cut and dry. Divergent thinking, on the other hand, leads to no one conclusion but generates a mound of ideas and possible relationships between them.  Central to divergent…

My nephew Phillip is extremely creative.  His father, Brian, wonders if that’s why he moved his family here to Nashville a few years ago - not so Brian and I could work together, but so I could help interpret Phillip to him and reassure him on a regular basis that Phillip’s completely normal.  For a creative person. Creative people are weird complex.  So this series is my attempt to explain us to anyone having to work or live with us.  Each statement is laid out as a contradiction.  I’m borrowing heavily from researcher Mihaly…

"Joe Biden did more for the equality of the sexes with his honest display of paternal emotion during the vice presidential debate than Sarah Palin's presence on the executive ticket has or will ever do. "Biden visibly teared up when he rebutted the idea that 'just because I am a man' he didn't understand what it was like to wonder whether or not a child would 'make it' in recovering from a life-threatening medical situation. "At the time, he was likely recalling the tragic automobile accident that killed his wife and daughter and severely injured his two sons. It was an authentic, moving and…

From Feds: Stanford law school grad failed to pay taxes on prostitution earnings (Mercury News, 9/30/08): A Stanford law school graduate suspected of paying off her costly student loans by running a high-priced escort service has now been hit with federal tax evasion charges. In court papers filed Tuesday in San Jose federal court, prosecutors allege that Cristina Warthen (pictured) failed to pay taxes on more than $133,000 she earned as a prostitute in 2003, jetting off as a call girl for clients in Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York and other cities. The government has charged her with…

Tracy, a reader, writes: I am a single mom of two boys. My ex-husband and I share joint physical and legal custody of our children. That is the way it should be. We are both parents to our children and he is a good dad. On the other side I am currently seeing a wonderful man and father who the courts have seen fit to give minimum visitation. Even though several eye witnesses are willing to testify to his ex's inability to take care of the kids and she has been caught in several lies. She was fired from a job she was making $17.00 an hour at so she could stay home. She has been living at her…

These data, drawn from a nationally representative sample rather than from a pre-selected sample...give a very different picture of risk to children than that presented by the sources cited on the ABA Website." The American Bar Association (ABA) has set out to help divorcing women who make allegations of domestic violence or child sexual abuse against their husbands during custody battles. The ABA's publication "10 Myths About Custody and Domestic Violence and How to Counter Them" was produced to counter many of the arguments put forth by shared parenting advocates, fatherhood activists,…

Why is it always the man who has to change or promise to change? I guess women are perfect as is... From Robert Mankoff of The New Yorker. Stephen Baskerville's Taken Into CustodyTaken Into Custody: The War Against Fatherhood, Marriage, and the Family by Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D. examines one of the greatest and most destructive civil rights abuses in America today--our family law system. Baskerville has authored many articles on fatherhood and family issues and is a frequent media commentator. To learn more or to purchase Taken Into Custody, click here.

“We’re just so lucky to be alive right now, aren’t we?” Last evening I attended my final First Fashion Friday at Aloha Tower Marketplace. I was not really in the mood to attend such a festivity, and I boasted no Plus One, but since I had just closed the proverbial book on a rather emotionally- and intellectually-draining week, I hoped that the event would put me in the mood to attend, as it usually does. Partnering with the fabulous and creative people at Hawaii Fashion Incubator, Honolulu’s “central hub where members of the community can interact,…

The last time I posted a cryptically vague blog entry composed of nothing but a solitary photograph that I captured on my digital camera, entitled simply, “Hope?”, things…did not go so well for me. (I am fairly certain that it had something to do with that infernal question mark.) So I captured this photograph when I noticed that a certain fountain had been replenished with water, unlike the last time I photographed it. This new photograph will not mean anything to anyone but me and one other person. But trust me when I type that it speaks volumes: of dreams (of apartments…

Blond Gay Man: I am convinced that the only thing that helps us get over our previous relationships…is our next relationship. Asian Woman: I love that. Blond Gay Man: I don’t. Asian Woman: So you don’t think we’re ever fully healed, and that the next lover aids in the healing process? Blond Gay Man: Yes. And I…think that’s sad.       

I am always saddened when a great artist dies. But the loss always seems so much more palpable and poignant when the artist is not only a formidable artist, but also an amazing husband, father, philanthropist, and…human being. Paul Leonard Newman | 26 January 1925 — 26 September 2008 I’d like to be remembered as a guy who tried — tried to be part of his times, tried to help people communicate with one another, tried to find some decency in his own life, tried to extend himself as a human being. Someone who wasn’t complacent, who didn’t cop out.

Today here at Curious Affairs we are purposefully ignoring the recent unannounced hiatus of “The AB Remainders” and proceeding without comment to announce a slight deviation from the usual content of this featured column to present our list of Oahu’s Top Ten Absolutely Not To Be Missed Sites, Events, And / Or Activities For The Potential Visitor. Think of this as one final, unofficial “Lonely Planet“-esque guide to the island; as gentle suggestions from one who has lived here for ten years, to hopefully make one’s time spent on The Gathering Place…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against the use of a dietary supplement known as Xiadafil VIP. This supplement, sold over the counter, is commonly used...

Premature ejaculation is very common but can leave both parties frustrated. There are a number of very easy remedies for men to experiment with in order to help them move...

Call them what you want....breast, man boobs....the list goes on. But there is a medical term for this very common condition...gynecomastia. It can be embarrassing at the very least and...

Knowing the number of calories and the amount of fat and salt in the fast food can help you decide which items are better choices. Many fast food restaurants have...

Women are urged to do self breast exams once each month in order detect any lumps or abnormalities that may be cancer. Men should do a monthly self exam as...

We have talked a lot about rare diving watches recently, so why not one more?  What we have here is an Omega Seamaster from 1974 that is known affectionately as the "Big Blue" for its blue face and enormous size (44mm).  This watch appears to only been made for a very short period of time, as every single example we can find is dated to 1974.  Yes, this is around the same time as many other Seamasters were being sold, including the absurdly ridiculous PloProf that we featured here not too long ago.  However, this seems to hold a special place in collectors' hearts for some…

As far as 50 year old Baume & Merciers go, this is a pretty cool one.  Circa 1959, this B&M is pretty complicated.  It is a triple date (date, day of the week, and month), a chronograph, AND a moonphase.  The movement and the case are signed B&M, and seems to be in really good shape considering its age.Here's the thing, Baume & Mercier makes some nice watches, don't get us wrong.  However, they have never really made a successful jump into the real upper echelons of watchmakers.  Why is this? We're not really sure, but we do know that we've featured a…

What is the Solunar Theory?  If any of you know (doesn't count if you've skipped ahead), you must own a gun and a rod, because we in the big city have never heard of it.  It turns out, the Solunar Theory is an idea that natural occurrences (e.g. the sunrise and set, moonrise and set, and the tides, etc) have a dramatic impact on the day to day behavior of fish.  Yes, fish.  This watch was designed to help people, those that subscribe to this Solunar Theory anyways, be more efficient fisherman.  The subdial on this watch tracks high and low tides, and that one…

Here's one for you funky nerds out there.  This is a 1970's Heuer Chronograph "Calculator" model.  Called  the Calculator because of its Slide Rule bezel, this watch is an enormous 46mm across.  It has a rich blue face and orange hands, that definitely remind us of the 1970 Seamaster below.  This particular watch is in "like new" condition and the movement, an automatic caliber 12, has just been cleaned and serviced.  It would appear this watch is quad signed as well.  This Heuer chrono is selling for $2250, which we think is about right for this awesome…

The Omega Seamaster has taken on many shapes and sizes over its long life.  This actually one of our favorites though.  This 1970 Seamaster has some really unique features, features that you don't typically see on a Seamaster.Let's begin with the colors.  This watch has an original dark blue face with white numerals.  It has an orange 24-hour hand.  It also has shades of light blue and orange scattered all over the face on the registers.  It is really just a great, early 70's looking watch.  This Seamaster has a GMT Register at 9 O'clock and 12 hour register…

Check out the brand new bikini brief from WildmanT with built in Ball Lifter. This brief will have you looking your best. It comes in a few different color combination and is sure to impress. This is not for the shy guy. Feed contents copyright © M.U.B 2008. All rights reserved. Please do not use text without prior written permission. Images copyright © by their respective owners. Also, please visit the original source here.

DJ Scotty Thomson is an up and coming spinner in the New York club scene. Scotty's no ordinary DJ, in addition to spinning hot beats he's known for his hot bod which he shows off during his shows by stripping down to his underwear. Above he can be seen wearing his baskit underwear (possibly a jock?) and below he's showing off the waistband of a Jameswinston S-brief. But don't let his attire phase you, he is an excellent artist. So if you're in the NY area be sure to catch one of his hot shows. Click here for more info about Scotty. Feed contents copyright © M.U.B 2008. All rights reserved.

Get free shipping on all order of $75 or more at Undergear. Promotion ends October 5 with coupon code U8R101. Feed contents copyright © M.U.B 2008. All rights reserved. Please do not use text without prior written permission. Images copyright © by their respective owners. Also, please visit the original source here.

For two days only get free shipping off all order of $50 or more at Wyzman! Don't miss out!Feed contents copyright © M.U.B 2008. All rights reserved. Please do not use text without prior written permission. Images copyright © by their respective owners. Also, please visit the original source here.

A while back, aussieBum introduced a boxer short with integrated enhancing technology called the pilobtr. Now they have extended this concept even further with a new line called Parallel. I believe that the cut is exactly the same as the pilobtr, but there are now more color options (all in stripes) and they are made of cotton (instead of satin) so they can be worn everyday. These boxers are very fitted and will show off all your assets superbly, frankly the only reason I am opposed to wearing boxers is because they are so loose and unsupportive, but these boxers solve both those problems. So…

During one of my marketing lectures at university this week my professor was giving us a recap on demographics and lifestyles. As he took us through various power point slides one of them stated the definition of metrosexual which was the following:• Metrosexual: a man who is heterosexual, sensitive, educated, and an urban dweller in touch with his feminine side. Male narcissism is generally frowned up on making it for the humorous but highly inaccurate definition triggered giggles throughout the lecture hall. What’s certain is that the definition wasn’t extracted from the Oxford…

Get ready for the James Bond because in the coming weeks leading to the release of the movie you’ll be hearing and reading whole lot about Quantum of solace.In addition to the Aston Martin and Sony gadgets a Bond movie isn’t complete without a watch from Omega. Keeping the Bond watch collectors happy Omega has, like with previous movies of the franchise, designed a limited edition Quantum Solace watch. Instead of taking a standard Omega watch and blantly just slap 007 on it and sell it in a decorative Bond box for a premium price, Omega have made an effort this time. A 45mm Planet Ocean…

When bespoke suits come to mind the typical association is a consumer in their mid 40s with an undeserved lord-title living on family residuals. Given that image, Gieves & Hawkes went upstreams against all other Savile Row tailors by having young models look posh in the fall 08 campaign.The campaign shots look very refreshing and are very relevant to younger fashion conscious under the age of 40. Since G&H are obviously trying to etch themselves onto the hearts of people between 20-35 years of age they better start offering some student discount of some sorts because their suits…

The “Wall Street meltdown” head lines on every single morning newspaper might not have had a direct affect on ones habit of buying a bottle of Fanta every Friday nights, but it’s a sign of how the Western economy is suffering. So on Monday give your boss a nice cuddly hug as a prevention of him/her sacking you when it’s time to kick people off the ship. More importantly starting cutting down on your living costs!Although it’s a sensational feeling rubbing and touching your jaw after a good shave keeping the face smooth as a rubber bracelet, it’s can be a pricey cosmetic treatment.

Guess who was feeling a little blue during New York Fashion week at Zac Posen? Jefferson Hack! The name might not ignite sparks but he’s a heavy hitter on the fashion seen as one of the birth parents of well renowned Dazed & Confused fashion magazine as well as ‘Another Magazine’ for men.As a fashion editor this is your essence, to lead and serve rocking trends before they become trends. While the men’s SS09 fashion weeks just ended a few weeks ago Hack has already managed to get hold of an all surf blue suit well before they hit the showrooms in February next year. Without…

I just saw this piece on the dontmarry forum. Synopsis: A woman who was deeply involved with multiple fathers rights groups now claims that they’re all abusers, every last one of them. Oh, and count among the abusers those who were ever on the receiving end of a restraining order or false accusation of DV. When dad is just bad By MINDELLE JACOBS What’s a conference on domestic violence without fireworks? An American speaker shot off a doozy here yesterday, charging that the leaders of some fathers’ rights groups are abusers who use the organizations as tools to harass women.

You know, if you read my blog or any other MRA blog with any sort of frequency you already know that male life is worth an infinitesimal fraction of any given female’s life. She can be a coked out druggie stripper who accuses some upstanding guys of rape, and its curtains for them - even the government will lie and cheat to support her. Thus was born the term “Nifonged”. But anyway, this story is interesting to me because of the rampant hypocrisy displayed by the women and the complete lack of punishment they will receive. PARKLAND, Wash. — A man dressed in woman’s…

Got this from a post by neotruth over on byrdeye’s blog: Ten Feminist Myths The Ten Most Common Feminist Myths: 1. Myth: One in four women in college has been the victim of rape or attempted rape. Fact: This mother of all factoids is based on a fallacious feminist study commissioned by Ms. magazine. The researcher, Mary Koss, hand-picked by hard-line feminist Gloria Steinem, acknowledges that 73 percent of the young women she counted as rape victims were not aware they had been raped. Forty-three percent of them were dating their “attacker” again. Rape is a uniquely horrible…

Two articles posted in quick succession caught my attention recently. Both articles are about marrying and becoming a man-slave to some entitled skank. First: Shine of super-mum wears off in UK and US. Second: No kids, no jobs for growing numbers of wives. Watch the fuck out, because women are looking for an early retirement on your dime. The first article (Shine of super-mom wears off) talks about how women don’t see the appeal of being a high-powered do-it-all paragon of high-powered careerwoman and caring mother anymore. First of all, let me talk about how its a fucking illusion in…

The rulings are coming to the US from the rest of the feminized world… Now its open season on sperm donors. Court orders sperm donor to pay child support The Associated Press http://www.lcsun-news.com/ci_10055164 SANTA FE — A court battle over whether a sperm donor should pay a higher rate of child support has ended with a ruling that the man is liable because he has taken an active role in raising the children. Kevin Zoernig had argued he was not required to pay child support because he is a sperm donor and is protected under the state’s Uniform Parentage Act. But the state…

Electronic cuffs planned for dads'I don't see any safeguards. This presumes men guilty'--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Posted: August 12, 200810:28 pm Eastern© 2008 WorldNetDailyIllinois has joined a growing contingent of states to adopt a law that will put electronic GPS tracking bracelets on men who have not been convicted of any crime, but might be involved in a messy divorce.The plan, named in memory of Cindy Bischoff, who was attacked and murdered by a former boyfriend, was signed into law just days ago and is scheduled to take effect Jan.

Boycott Macy's for their anti male sexism in sponsering Respect rings. It appears that Macy's believes that domestic violence in done by men against women and never the other way around and to prove it they are selling Respect rings that symbolize their anti male sexism. I'm joining in with Marc Rudov in boycotting Macy's. If you are not a fan of what Macy's is doing you can send your letters of outrage to:Terry Lundgren,CEO of Macy'sterry.lundgren@macys.comHolly Thomas,Macy's press secretaryholly.thomas@macys.comLet Macy's know their anti male sexism is neither appreciated nor condoned.To…

Beware of Biden. I can't emphasize that enough.

Hi. This is Masculist Man and welcome to Meet The Veeps,where we show you the veeps who are creeps in a realistic way. Let's go from left to right: first up we have Joe Biden,a senator from Delaware who lists Darth Vader as the best friend that understands him the most. Joe Biden also rules with an iron fist:Saturday, August 23rd, 2008Had to take a break from my vacation to register my disappointment in Obama’s selection of Biden.I understand the rationale–Obama wants an attack dog to go after McCain while he appears to be above the fray. Biden also adds some foreign policy and Beltway…

There is one thing I've always sworn I would never wear...Birkenstocks! Even in the most committed bohemian stages of my fashion evolution, Birkenstocks always just felt way too literal. I don't, however, feel the same way about men in Birkenstocks. Maybe it's because my dad wore them when I was a child. My dad, a Palm Beach native, went through a distinct hippie period in the late seventies. Although his Palm Beach version of hippie included Birks and embroidered Mexican shirts, it also included neatly pressed pants and a shiny Rolex watch. His distinct and very personal mix of boho and…

Can someone please explain to me why this cardigan is everywhere I look? Is it from H&M? You all must know I love cardigans. And although I am someone who prefers to accentuate the DOs rather than the DONTs, I have to divert in this case to say that it is not my favorite look. Maybe it's because it's white? Would I like it better if the buttons were undone? Spring Street, NYC, 2008. Spring Street, NYC, 2008. 60th Street, NYC, 2008.

To be honest, it's really hard to find guys who stand out in business attire. Sometimes I walk through the streets and all I see is an entire ocean of men in navy suits, white shirts, and colored ties. Not that you can't look entirely sharp in a navy suit, white shirt, and colored tie, but it takes a keen eye for fit, proportion, and detail. There is the occasion, however, when I see a guy doing the business look on his own terms. A suit with sneakers, a fedora topping off a double-breasted blazer, or bright yellow pants with a pink button-down shirt and tan jacket all show the required…

My childhood friend Scott Zenko died suddenly while hiking in Utah this past August. We knew each other from Palm Beach -- my dad lived there until a few years ago, and Scott's parents had a vacation house there. Some of my happiest memories of Palm Beach are of long afternoons sitting around the Zenkos' pool chatting with Scott's sister Starrett and secretly harboring my crush on Scott. He actually ended up being the first boy I ever made out with! I hadn't seen him so much in recent years, but whenever I did I always felt happy. Scotty was always up for fun -- he defined the word bon vivant…

I was in a meeting with a TV producer who was far better dressed than TV producers normally are, and in our conversation I referred to a photo of Steve McQueen. His gaze diverted from me, he thought for a few seconds, and then he said, "God...there isn't a bad photo out there of Steve McQueen is there?" His comment stayed with me, and so the next day I found myself online looking to see if there was, in fact, a bad photo of Steve McQueen. Although there were a couple of later pictures of him looking a bit too scruffy and maybe a tad on the p