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    What are your top 5 iPhone apps?
    Asked by James Goddard at 11:06 AM on October 1, 2009
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    What is the best multivitamin for men in their 30's
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    What is the best self-defense tool for jogging?
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    What is the best way to quit smoking?
    Asked by JBZ_inc at 9:05 AM on September 25, 2009
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    What are some good sites to introduce me to new music?
    Asked by Bob B at 1:25 PM on September 16, 2009
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What is the best "smells good on any guy" cologne?

Asked by Drew Manese at 7:20 PM on May 4, 2009
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Posted by Nabil Gharbieh at 2:41 PM on May 6, 2009

Go for Tom Ford (the yellow not the darker) or Izzy Miyake. I love cologne and have plenty but the two that get the most amount of random compliments are those.

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What is the best semi-auto weapon for surviving a zombie apocalypse?

Asked by thomas_bombadillo at 10:56 AM on October 20, 2009
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Posted by The Haute Spot at 1:59 AM on October 21, 2009

According to most zombie experts, the only way to kill a zombie is severely damaging the brain.

You must also understand that you need to be very mobile, as you will most likely need to get safely out of Raccoon City, Silent Hill, Etc.

So you will need something that is
1.) Lightweight
2.) Heavy Killing Power
3.) Accurate
4.) Semi-Automatic, and Automatic capabilities for desperate situations

Introducing the Kriss

The problem with most SMG's is the recoil. Popular SMG's like MP5's only shoot 9mm ammunition, which although cheap and plentiful, have little killing power. In addition to that you can only shoot in 3-round bursts before affecting accuracy.

The Kriss uses the much more powerful .45 cal bullet, which bores holes up to an inch wide into rotting flesh. It also employs revolutionary system that diverts recoil into the handle, thereby completely eliminating barrel climb.

Here is a video showing the Kriss in action: Kriss Recoil System

Keep a Glock 21 as your sidearm. It uses the same powerful .45 cal ammunition so you only have to carry one type of ammo in your backpack. It works great for close kills when you're driving a car through a horde of zombies, and works underwater, in mud, in sand, anywhere.

Finally keep a San Mai Gurkha Kukri on your hip. This machete has an angled blade that helps develop momentum for lopping heads, clearing brush, and prying open doors, rescue crates, etc. This is all you'll need.

Finally lets look at why other options are bad choices:

Flamethrower: Very Heavy, damages your base, hard to reload

Shotguns: Great upclose, terrible at a distance, hard to reload

Crowbars: Hard to carry, you don't want to get that close

AK47: 5.56mm bullet is too small to create enough exit damage

Sniper Rifle: Unless you're in a field, any sniper post will make you a sitting duck if they find your building

Chainsaw: Please see crowbar, only works in the movies

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What are some manly mixed drinks to order at a bar?

Asked by JasonL at 9:10 AM on August 26, 2009
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Posted by Jesse Horning at 12:36 PM on August 27, 2009

Many of these answers are a testament to the general knowledge men seem to have lost in the last 3-4 decades.

A margarita, whiskey sour, anything mixed with Coke, etc. should not be considered if we are asking the question, “What is a man’s drink?” While the Dark & Stormy, Margarita, etc. are good cocktails, when made properly, they are not what a discerning gentlemen would order on a Friday night, at say a steak house. Never order a Coke and anything unless you’re in jeans shorts or using your fake ID.

Whiskey, specifically bourbon or rye, is arguably the quintessential “man’s drink.” Pulp fiction detectives, astronauts, and rock stars have been associated with good, strong whiskey. As some people have mentioned, bourbon or good rye on the rocks will do the trick. If you don’t like it straight, first check you’re drinking something decent. Maker’s Mark is distilled with more wheat than other bourbons and is therefore slightly smoother and therefore a good starting point. If it’s still too strong for your taste, consider ordering it neat alongside a cold bottle of beer. If you’ve got the persona, order a “cold king with a whiskey back” – bar slang for a bottle of Bud and a shot. Finally, if the bar looks up to the task, order a Manhattan made with with rye (Wild Turkey makes a nice rye and Sazerac is not bad), if possible, and tell them to hold the cherry.

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What are some good websites or blogs that will introduce me to new music?

Asked by Bob B at 1:25 PM on September 16, 2009
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Posted by Mark F. at 7:23 PM on September 16, 2009

Hands down it has to be Pitchfork. They have been around a long time and do really good reviews of brand new music—not just new music by well known bands, but up and coming bands.

Also, they have a kick ass list of best albums from each decade; you'd be surprised with some of their selections. Great site.

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I'm looking to upgrade my wristwatch. I'd like to invest in something understated, masculine and classy, which won't look outdated in 10 years. And I'd like to keep it under $1500. Either new or vintage is fine. Thoughts?

Asked by David at 1:16 AM on May 7, 2009
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Posted by Bryan Hacker at 7:08 AM on May 7, 2009

I just sold my Omega Speedmaster on Ebay for $1000 and picked up an Oris F1 for $346, haven't received it yet, so I cant comment, but I have friends that have Oris watches and the quality shows.

The watch company Ive really been digging on recently is Magrette, a New Zealand company. http://www.magrette.com/index.php For $1600 you can get a hand engraved really unique but classic watch. In the next month or two they will be getting some money from me.

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What is a good date movie, available on DVD, to watch with a woman?

Asked by Alex Bruder at 8:34 AM on November 11, 2009
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Posted by Mark Hirschfeld at 12:18 PM on November 11, 2009

The Princess Bride

cult classic, funny dialogue, action packed, killer quotes... and Andre the Giant.

it's a can't miss...

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I'm putting together my summer reading list. With some vacation time and nothing on TV, I hope to read 8-10 books before labor day. Have you read anything lately you'd recommend?

Asked by Sam Madrid at 1:24 PM on June 2, 2009
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Posted by Shawn Partridge at 2:33 PM on June 2, 2009

Fiction - The Rum Diary by Hunter Thompson. One of his earlier books that is currently being made into a film starring Johnny Depp.

Non Fiction - Outliers by Malcom Gladwell. Same author as best selling 'Blink' and 'The Tipping Point'

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What are you going as for Halloween?

Asked by Matt Saunders at 1:59 PM on October 27, 2009
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Posted by The Haute Spot at 8:33 PM on October 27, 2009

They say that a halloween costume is a representation of your personality, so be careful what you choose.

The best costumes are always one that are relevant to the year.

Get your hot blonde friend and go as Kanye West and Taylor Swift.

Funny, and it won't prevent you from hooking up. Yeah we're looking at you guy dressed up as a Priest.

Or you could always go the classy route. Get yourself a nice blazer and the Phantom of the Opera Mask

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What are some things every man should carry on him at all times?

Asked by Hunter Hughes at 11:40 AM on August 10, 2009
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Posted by Greg Mosher at 9:23 AM on August 11, 2009

Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.

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What are your favorite photography tips and tricks?

Asked by Uncrate Editors at 1:45 PM on July 13, 2009
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Posted by jsimeon at 2:11 PM on July 13, 2009

Want great pictures, marry a photographer. That's what I did, and my pictures have never looked better!

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Once and for all: PS3 or Xbox 360?

Asked by Matt Palmateer at 11:15 AM on November 2, 2009
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Posted by Mac Justice at 3:23 PM on November 3, 2009

Depends on what you're going to use it more for. The Xbox is slimmer on features, but has a better gaming community and online services, though there is a relatively nominal yearly fee. Personally, I also prefer the controller, which is better constructed and isn't just a rehash from 1994 (Sony needs to get on that).

The Playstation has much better media features, with better format support and affordable hard drives. It is capable of games with better graphics, but since 90% of big title games are ported to both systems, you'll only get that benefit on PS3 exclusives. Its online features are free, but you get what you pay for (only just got voice chat, no "party" system, downloads take over your system, downloadable content for games is sparse)

I'd say the main difference is in how much time you want to spend on games vs. media. Xbox has a edge in game features, while the PS3 is a bit more of an all-around box.

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Do women really like the scent of those Axe Body Sprays?

Asked by Dick at 2:13 PM on October 15, 2009
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Posted by romonster at 12:53 PM on October 16, 2009

i'm sure it helps pick up jail-bait.

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What is your favorite summer beer?

Asked by E Poppel at 10:34 AM on July 17, 2009
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Posted by Jorge Gonzalez at 12:18 PM on July 17, 2009

Sam adams Summertime

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What kind of tattoos won't make me look like a tool?

Asked by Colby Hoffer at 9:42 AM on November 2, 2009
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Posted by Tara Molle at 5:00 PM on November 3, 2009

Tattoos have definitely become more of a fashion statement today and it seems like EVERYONE has one. I am not going to lie, I do too...but I enjoyed tattoos and wanted to get one since I was in gradeschool.

I understand your concern about not wanting to look like a tool but then again, look at it this way. No matter how you look, dress, act, whatever, you will always be perceived differently by different people. Tattoos are wonderful expressions of art and shouldn't just be something that is done because it is a 'fad.'

I cannot tell you what to do, nor can anyone else but your tattoo should be something meaningful to you and should be something you have given thought to in terms of your idea and which shop and artist you would like to have do it.

If you are too concerned about what other people think, you will either A) never get one B) shouldn't get one or C) concerned more about other people's thoughts than your own.

Obviously, there are plenty of tattoos that a mass amount of people seem to have. Skulls, nautical stars, hearts, butterflies, Asian characters...are very overdone. But if you get one of these, get it because it means something to you, not just because you walked in to a shop pointed at the wall and said 'ehhh that's cool.' This isn't a McDonalds menu.

I agree with a lot of the answers that have been given already but I have a few other things to add too. The band thing can go either way. I am actually getting a tattoo of some lyrics from my favorite song sung by one of my favorite bands. They are going to be formulated into a shape along with other things I will allow the artist to design. But here is the catch, this band has meant a lot to me and this song has helped me out in many rough times in my life.

You kinda get where I am going with this?

Get what you want because YOU like it and it has meaning. DO NOT get a wife/girlfriend/husband/boyfriend's name tattooed.
Unless someone died, it is family or your children then that is fine.

DO research on different artists and shops. Look at magazines and talk to people who have tattoos. And not the super buff dude in Affliction gear and tats you see pumping iron at the gym.

I know this is long, sorry! I actually subscribe to a magazine called Inked. Or you can purchase it at Borders or Barnes and Noble...check it out. It has great stories and talks about the pros and cons about tattoos and what is probably not the best.

Good luck!

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What is a good, simple, high quality, school backpack? Sort of like a Jansport design, just better quality.

Asked by Eddie Cohen at 1:01 AM on May 7, 2009
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Posted by Jp Richardson at 7:22 AM on May 7, 2009

Ive owned several Crumpler bags ( camera, messenger, and backpack ). I LOVE them. They are built VERY well. The colors can get a little funky and the website is....peculiar but the bags are amazing.

One thing to note: you are paying for quality here. You wont find $25 bags but you will get ones that will last you for a looooooong time.

http://www.crumplerbags.com/

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