Most Expensive Scotch Whisky

If you’re a fan of whisky, you know that the top prize to have among all the bottles of adult beverages in your liquor cabinet is a fine scotch.

While for some it’s just something nice to have in your collection and any scotch will do, for others obtaining a prized, expensive bottle of scotch is what they are seeking. Just like how you can buy watches at any price level – from a basic Casio to something the price of a car like a nice Rolex – there are some scotches that are priced at outrageous amounts.

Why is this? Because scotch will never go out of style, it’s a classic man’s drink, and with ever increasing demand the producers have been able to drive up their prices to never before seen levels.

While the whisky listed below won’t fit in everyone’s (or anyone’s, in most cases) budget, it’s fun to take a look at what are the priciest bottles in this manly category. For the connoisseurs out there, here are the holy grails for your liquor cabinet that will be sure to impress the educated eye.

Top 3 Most Expensive Scotch Whiskies

These are the big three, the highest prices ever obtained at public auction for a bottle of scotch. It can be predicted that these are sold at even higher prices on the shadow markets.

Dalmore 64 Trinitas (1946)

This bottle formerly held the world record at $160,000 sale at auction. If you are a bit of a linguist, you might notice the use of “Trinita” in it’s name and can deduce that only three bottles of this were ever made. That kind of rarity will surely drive up the price.

This scotch was made from the final contents of a barrel from the Dalmore 62, its precursor at this producer. After blending it with a 1940’s vintage scotch, this beauty was made.

The Dalmore 64 sold at auction in 2010 and holds the distinction of being the first to sell for six figures. It also included a drawing where one lucky attendee got to sample the batch. That’s one expensive sample!

Macallan’s Lalique Cire Perdue (1946)

Macallan wowed everyone at auction with this bottle that sold for $460,000 in 2010, at which it was considered a “bargain” if you can believe it! Selling after the aforementioned Dalmore 64, this bottle held the world record for most expensive at the time.

This comes in a floral patterned carved-glass decanter unlike any bottle you’ve seen before, it looks like it came out of the Victorian era or something. Take a look at it below.

Macallan “M” (1940)

Owning the top two spots on this list is Macallan, with their “M” that sold for a whopping $631,850 in 2014. Why such a high price? In one word – quality. This is the finest of the fine.

It is a single-malt that has been matured (which is the reason for the “M”) for more than 70 years. For reference, any of the “fine” scotch you’re sipping on is most likely aged 25 years. With an age of 70 years, this is a rare bottle and is certainly being enjoyed by whoever the lucky (and obviously wealthy) purchaser is.

Now that you’ve read about the top three, a question for you – if you had the means, would you buy something like this? Or would you spend it on something more lasting?

The post Most Expensive Scotch Whisky appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/most-expensive-scotch-whiskies/
via IFTTT

Dude I Want That

Best Colognes for Men

Sometimes it seems like it can be hard for a guy to differentiate himself from the crowd. Sure you can change your hair, or your sense of style, but we all kinda just look like “guys”. There aren’t a ton of ways to separate yourself and create your own unique sense of style when it comes to attracting the opposite sex. But one way to do so, and that is often overlooked, is with your scent.

This is also apparently a turn on for women as well, as it is frequently rated highly among women when asked what can be attractive in a man – even higher than their hair or body or face or the clothes they wear. So of course you can stick to a healthy regimen of keeping clean by showering and taking care of your skin with something like RSVP Skin Care, but an even better way to further add to a great scent is cologne.

This isn’t groundbreaking news, but like I said it is often overlooked by men. Who buys cologne often? Personally speaking, I think that every cologne I own I was given as a gift over the holidays by my mom over the years. I feel like I’m not alone in this, so I did a little searching around to find the best colognes for men as rated by women to take the guesswork out of it.

Top Colognes for Men

Different Types of Cologne

First, let’s get into detail on the different types of cologne. There are three different kinds, in simple terms – perfume, eau de toilette, and cologne. The differentiation between these three is what concentration of perfume extract is in each of them. Perfume has 15-40% pure perfume extract and is the least diluted and therefore the most expensive. It is slightly thicker than other colognes and is very strong, and should be dabbed on instead of sprayed on. Eau de toilette is more diluted at 4-15% concentration and contains more alcohol. Because of this, it doesn’t last as long and may require reapplication through the day. This is the most common type. Lastly, cologne is 2-4% perfume extract and is the most diluted.

So which one is the best? That all depends on your own preferences. For some, a stronger scent that will stay all day is preferable, so they go with a perfume. For others, they want something that’s not very overpowering so they go with a cologne. For others, a happy medium is wanted, and eau de toilette is for them. It’s all up to you. And if you can’t decide, take your girl shopping with you and let her pick up what she would want to smell on you.

How to Pick Out a Cologne

There are a few simple tips in picking out the right cologne for you. The first is to look at the average ratings they receive. This can easily be done on Amazon and other shopping sites. Specifically look for those with lots of reviews so you have a more trusted rating.

The second tip is to buy based on the scent that you like (or what you woman likes to smell on you). Never buy it based on what the bottle looks like. Don’t fall for marketing gimmicks – you can’t wear the bottle.

Lastly, the third tip comes in the buying process — always check the price of larger bottles as they can be more cost-efficient. Always do your shopping online as it will undoubtedly be cheaper than buying at the mall or department store. You can window shop at a brick and mortar store and see what scent you like, but ultimately make the order online. Furthermore, always buy from a reputable store like Amazon or similar.

Cologne Recommendations

Personally, I’m an eau de toilette guy, and I have a few recommendations in that category. First off is Eternity Aqua from Calvin Klein with its subtle, refreshing scent. It’s around $70 on Amazon. For something most cost-friendly in this category, check out Seductive by Guess for around $20 as it has a great scent at an unbeatable price. For something in between those two, I highly recommend 1 Million by Paco Rabanne for $58 with its leather, mandarin and peppermint scent. My girlfriend picked this one out for me and we both love it!

To sum it all up, your scent is a big deal and is not to be overlooked. It can make a great first impression on a women and frankly it just feels better when you smell nice. Use the tips above and you can’t go wrong with picking out your signature scent to go with your unmatched fashion sense.

The post Best Colognes for Men appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/best-mens-cologne/
via IFTTT

How to Write a Good Two Weeks Notice Letter

So you’ve decided to leave your current job and need to let your boss know that you’ll be moving on. Congratulations on your new endeavor at the next place! There are a number of reasons why you’ll be leaving, including relocating to a new city or state, moving on to a better job elsewhere, or you’re just plain unhappy with your current position.

But before you go, you have to let your current company know of your departure. This is something that needs to be handled with the utmost professionalism so you don’t burn any bridges and leave your job on a high note. No matter how you felt about the company or who you worked for, it should be dealt with grace and respect and gratitude for your employment at the company.

Writing a Two Weeks Notice Letter

The most common way to signal your resignation from your job is in the form of a two weeks notice letter. Sometimes you may want to give even more of a heads-up than two weeks, but this is the standard timeframe and it should not be any shorter than this. This provides the company with time to figure out how to replace you and start seeking someone new for your position, or find ways to shuffle people around to cover your responsibilities.

Why should you write a two weeks notice letter? There are a couple reasons. First, it will more likely lead to a better reference from this employer in the future if it should be needed at some time. You don’t want to flee out of there on bad terms and not be able to use your employer in the future at other job interviews when they ask about your employment history. Secondly, this letter will be permanently in your file at the employer as part of your record, and it is a nice official document to have in there as part of your tenure there, providing closure to your employment.

So how do you go about writing this letter? It’s pretty easy if you follow a few simple tips. The first is to keep it short and sweet. All it needs to do is serve as a formal announcement of your resignation of your position. You don’t need to ramble on about why you’re leaving. Really, you’re just looking to have this go in your file as official closure to your employment. You can discuss the “why” in person with your superiors. It doesn’t need to go into the letter itself.

Secondly, it should state the details of your resignation. It should contain the fact that you are resigning, first of all. Next it should provide the timeline of your departure. In the most common case, it is two weeks, but if it is longer than that (one month, two months, etc.), provide the official last day of your employment so everyone is aware and it can go in the official record. Additionally, it should outline the steps to be taken as part of the transition process. Offer to help your employer find someone to replace you and train them for your position, provided they have enough time to find that person. Lastly, don’t forget to thank them for your time there.

Above all, be positive with your tone, even if it wasn’t your favorite place to work. Again, this goes back to having this employer on your side later on if they are needed as a reference.

At the end of the letter, sign it and date it to close the letter properly and make it more formal. This is an official document in your employee file, so make it look official and professional.

That’s all there really is to it, so use these as a guideline whenever the situation arises in your professional life. Also, don’t forget to take a little time off between jobs – spend some time traveling or enjoying your hobbies!

The post How to Write a Good Two Weeks Notice Letter appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/how-to-write-a-good-two-weeks-notice-letter/
via IFTTT

How to Order a Martini

Whenever you hear someone ordering a martini, doesn’t it sound like they are speaking in a foreign language? There is so much nuance and specification and customization to it, it really could be a science. You know what you heard was English, but you really have no clue what they just said to the bartender or waitstaff.

 

What the heck do they mean? Well to a first timer that may seem like a confusing order, but if you know what you’re doing there’s a great pleasure in ordering a fine martini. Follow along below and pretty soon you’ll be ordering a martini like a pro and impressing others with your fancy order.

Ordering a Martini

There are a few things to know to order this drink like a boss. First you need to know what a martini is. A martini may sound like a complicated cocktail, but it really just comes down to gin, vermouth and an olive. You can check out Drizly for all these things if you want to try this cocktail at home.

A bartender makes this cocktail by pouring gin and vermouth over ice and stirring it gently. After that, they strain the mixture and pour it into a martini glass. Finish it off with an olive and there you have it – a classic, simple martini.

There’s nothing more to it than that really, and if you want to keep things simple the first time you order one you could just ask for a Bombay Sapphire Martini, with an olive, stirred. They’ll know what you’re talking about and you won’t make a fool of yourself.

But what do dirty, dry, shaken and stirred mean? There’s lingo to it and I’ll let you know what they all mean. First there is the difference between a wet and dry martini. This is simply a factor of how much vermouth is in it. If a martini is dry, it has less vermouth in it. Bone dry means just a drop or two. Vice versa for a wet martini. The vermouth (a fortified wine with flavored herbs) is a sweet taste, so the wetter your cocktail is the sweeter it is. Between wet and dry, there is also the option of nothing, which gets you the standard five parts gin to one part vermouth.

Now what is a dirty martini? Dirty means that olive juice or brine has been added to it. When the olive brine is added, it gives the cocktail a cloudy, hazy look and adds a salty zest to the drink. However, this also masks the taste of the alcohol, and is generally thought of as a rookie or introduction martini.

Furthermore, there are the options of shaken and stirred. You know that 007 likes his “shaken, not stirred”, but what does that mean for the cocktail? If you ask for it shaken, the mixture will be put in a cocktail shaker and shaken and then strained into a martini glass. You can probably guess that stirred means that the mixture is stirred and then strained, and not put in a shaker. The rule of thumb is that a shaken martini should be for anything with juice or brine added (a dirty martini), while a more standard martini should be stirred.

Also, there are the garnishes. You can add an olive, which is self explanatory. You can also ask for it with a twist, which means you’ll get a thin twisted lemon peel added as a garnish. This is all up to personal taste. Personally I think adding a twist is akin to having a little umbrella in a girly drink, so I’d skip it.

Follow these simple definitions and try them out to find what you like, and soon you’ll be ordering like a pro!

The post How to Order a Martini appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/order-a-martini-like-a-man/
via IFTTT

Who is John Sharkman?

John Sharkman has become somewhat of a phenomena on the Internet.  His character is part International Man of Mystery, part comic, and always full of banter.

You can follow his Twitter account right here:  @JohnSharkman.

So who is John Sharkman?

We’ll have an exclusive interview with the man, myth, and legend, in just a few short weeks.  Stay tuned!

The post Who is John Sharkman? appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/who-is-john-sharkman/
via IFTTT

Golf Swing Plane Trainer

PlaneSwing Golf Swing Trainer

Welcome to my review of the #1 golf swing plane trainer, the PlaneSwing golf swing trainer. This concept of this device has resonated with me since I first saw it advertised in the early 90’s, which is about the time I took up golf. It seemed like a common sense way to groove a golf swing. You literally have the club on a rail during the entire swing. Why wouldn’t that work?

The swing plane trainer of those days was made of pvc, was rather bulky and cost around $600. Only one of these things is still true. You can pick up the PlaneSwing for about $600 today. There are upgraded versions for a bit more, but the base model is plenty awesome all by itself.

The PlaneSwing is of metal construction, light, and can be assembled or taken apart and stowed in about a minute. The main differences between the older swing trainers, current competitors, and the Planeswing are easily adjustability, alignment and posture aids, sturdy construction, easy stowing, and unrivaled service after the sale. The owner, Tony Clark, is particularly proud of their customer service.

I got in touch with Tony Clark by email and arranged a phone conversation. He spent about 30 minutes talking about his history in the golf industry- Tony is a former golf pro- a former company of his with another version of a swing trainer, and the history of Tony’s latest venture- PlaneSwing. He even agreed to answer a series of questions I put together to get some real nuggets about the founding and the driving force behind the PlaneSwing company.

What I got right away, is that Tony is intimately involved in every aspect of the company, and considers it a family business. He started the company, invented their premier product, goes around the world marketing it, and will even reply to support questions. If you’ve got a problem (not many of those) or a question about the PlaneSwing- chances are that Tony will be the one answering you directly. He and his dedicated support staff will do whatever is necessary to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

 

In my Q&A with Tony, he goes into the evolution of the current swing plane trainer. As Tony explains,

“With a small team, we successfully expanded but there were shortcomings and these were exposed at shows and by PGA Pros and amateurs. These centred around the excessively heavy roller, the confusing mat and the extension at the top of the hoop. When that profitable business collapsed due to shenanigans I set about addressing those shortcomings and developing my own swing plane trainer, PlaneSWING and in doing so created a product that delivered better results because it more closely replicates how the golf swing should be and feel.”

The market for swing plane trainers has never been stronger or more competitive. Prices for swing trainers range from $600 to over $2000. I “thought” the PlaneSwing was better. After talking with Tony about the thought process behind the product and their stellar service after, I “Know” the PlaneSwing is better. Tony brilliantly explains more about the PlaneSwing below. Please give it a watch

Swing Faults Fixed By Golf Swing Plane Training And The PlaneSwing:

1. Slicing
2. Coming “Over the Top”
3. Shanking
4. Hooks
5. Thin Shots
6. Fat Shots
7. Overly Quick Tempo

An “instant feel for the perfect golf swing” and “ingraining a repetitive motion” were the thought processes that went into the design of the PlaneSwing. These objectives are accomplished by keeping the “power slider”, which is weighted, in constant contact with the hoop, thus keeping your swing and club on plane. The heft of the power slider allows you to know there it is positioned in space at all times. The “plane checker”, a small metal rod with a plastic ball on the end of it, protruded from the but of the club and acts as a check that your hands aren’t above or below the plane you’ve chosen to swing on. The power slider’s heft also forces you to use the proper muscles in your swing, helping to eliminate an over armsy or handsy swing. This leads to better muscle memory and a more consistent swing by taking advantage of using the “big” muscles as the main drivers of your swing.

Having a repeatable and on plane golf swing is the holy grail of consistent golf. It’s just what all of us want, but generally, have no idea how to get. The PlaneSwing is designed specifically to accomplish these two goals in the shortest time possible.

Golf Fitness

You could be excused for overlooking this important aspect of training with the PlaneSwing. The unique Power Slider, the weighted swinging device not only helps keep you on plane, but also forces you to use your bigger muscles- the proper muscles- to execute your swing. The more big muscles you use with the heavier Power Slider, the more your strength and stamina are improved. No more fading at the end of a long round.

Extreme Convenience

You can use this device every day. Initial setup of the PlaneSwing takes about 45 minutes. After that, it can be stowed or erected in under a minute. Practice in your garage, in your yard, even at the range. It’s made to be used every day, and its designed so space isn’t a problem.

Guarantee

A 30 day “no questions asked” return policy. After that, you have a 12 month return guarantee for manufacturer defects.

Can PlaneSwing Accommodate Different Swing Types

The PlaneSwing can fit golfers from 4ft 5in to 6ft 9in and can be adjusted for a flatter or more upright swing plane. The choice is yours.

Top Teaching & Tour Pros Using PlaneSwing

• Dustin Johnson
• Darren Clarke
• Shaun Micheel
• Tommy Fleetwood
• Butch Harmon
• Randy Smith
• Mike malaska
• Martin Chuck (of Revolution Golf)

**All these pros and teaching pros bought the PlaneSwing at full price. No giveaways, no discounts.

The post Golf Swing Plane Trainer appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/golf-swing-plane-trainer/
via IFTTT

Under Armour Boxers

Just made my rounds buying stuff for myself.  (For those of you who don’t know, I lost 25 pounds in 2016 and went from an XL in most shirt sizes to a Medium.  So I’ve been updating my wardrobe frequently and as I find new stuff that doesn’t fit, well, I go out and buy clothes that actually fit me.)  Special side thanks to this brand for helping me in my transformation.

So today I made some buys at Under Armour.  Their boxer shorts are amazing! I also took advantage of free shipping and grabbed a few shirts.

Have a look at this page and see all the stuff I’ve bought at Under Armour and see why it’s my go-to source for apparel.

The post Under Armour Boxers appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/under-armour-boxers/
via IFTTT

Why Thanksgiving Eve is the Biggest Drinking Night of the Year

Another holiday season is upon us, and it’s a great time for all this week. Of course we have Thanksgiving tomorrow (as of the time of this writing) and all of the great deals coming our way on Black Friday and Cyber to get all those things men buy. But if you ask me, the best day of this week is today, or rather I should say tonight. Yes, Blackout Wednesday is here!

What’s Blackout Wednesday? It’s the term for Thanksgiving Eve, the night before Thanksgiving, and it’s one of the biggest drinking days of the year. Why is that? Here’s a number of reasons why it’s such a big night at the bars and why you should partake this year.

Blackout Wednesday is the Biggest Drinking Night of the Year

For one, nobody works the next day. Of course, there are certain industries where you have to work on holidays, but for the most part, nobody is waking up to go to the office the following morning. So what better opportunity to go out with your friends and family and have a few drinks and enjoy yourself? It’s like having a weekend night in the middle of the week and you can drink with no regrets.

Another reason why it’s such a great night to get out is because of all the familiar faces you’ll see. If you are headed home for the holidays, one of the best things is going to the local bar you used to frequent and seeing all of your old friends you haven’t seen in a while. Of course, this is a double-edged sword if you run into an old friend you’d rather not see. And if you’re staying in town for the holiday, you’re surely not the only one so call up your friends and meet up at your favorite place.

With all the commotion the following day, Thanksgiving Eve is a great night to let loose before the storm hits the next day. You know you have to get up to brine the turkey the next day and prepare whatever other dishes you’re responsible for. So put that off your mind for just a little bit and unwind at the bar. Call it the calm before the storm, but in all likelihood the night will be anything but calm.

Lastly, there is another great reason why Blackout Wednesday is the perfect night for throwing back some drinks. Of course, after a long night of drinking there is the inevitable hangover the next day. But the best part is you have a built-in hangover cure the next day with a huge meal, lots of wine and other drinks. Hair of the dog!

So with all that said, as I wrap up this post I”m going to head out to dinner with my girlfriend and then meet my brother at the cigar bar and have a few before we host the family here tomorrow. Hope you all have a great night and enjoy your holiday weekend!

The post Why Thanksgiving Eve is the Biggest Drinking Night of the Year appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/why-thanksgiving-eve-is-the-biggest-drinking-night-of-the-year/
via IFTTT

Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters

It’s that time of year again, where you throw on your best ugly Xmas sweater and toss back some drinks with your friends and celebrate the holiday season. If you’ve been on this site before, you’ll know I prominently showcase Tipsy Elves sweaters on the homepage as they’re my go-to source for this festive time of year. They always have something great that will surely give your family and friends a great life at this year’s party.

So without further adieu, here are some of the best sweaters I found for your Ugly Christmas Party this year. There’s some real winners in there and I haven’t yet decided what I’m going to show up in.

Best Ugly Xmas Sweaters for 2016

For this first one, I have to start off with an homage to my favorite Christmas movie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. My family and I make it a point to watch it together every time we get together for the holidays, and it never gets old. This is a good buy for any year. This sweater features everyone’s favorite Cousin Eddie in one of his classic scenes from this treasure of a movie. If you can’t go full Eddie and wear his robe and bomber hat and cigar to your party this year, you can at least sport him on your sweater.

It wouldn’t be a list of the top sweaters for 2016 if I didn’t include something topical from the year, right? Above you’ll see the genius creation of a Ken Bone Christmas sweater and it was glorious. Ken won us all over during the second presidential debate and now he can help you won over some fans at your party this year. How can you top a sweater featuring a picture of a guy wearing a sweater? I love this, it’s near the top of my list!

Staying with current events of 2016, I bring you the R.I.P. Harambe Xmas sweater. It’s the time of year to look back at the year that was and remember those we lost. We lost a good one when poor Harambe was taken far too soon. Goodnight, sweet prince. He is gone but not forgotten. Show your remembrance of this great ape by proudly sporting him at your annual party and you’ll be the talk of the night. I’d proudly hang this gem on the wall in my man cave when I’m not wearing it.

They are really nailing it in capturing the fads of this year. Above you’ll see the iconic Christmas light display as seen on the wall in Stranger Things, the breakout series on Netflix in 2016. Bonus points if you can somehow hook up some real Xmas lights on it and communicate with the rest of your party with it. What message would you send? (I recommend “Shitter’s full” or “Dicks out for Harambe”).

Lastly, I have to work some low brow humor in here. Most of my sweaters of years past have had some vulgarity to them, so this one shown above is another I’m considering for this year. It’s pretty self-explanatory and I love it.

The post Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/best-ugly-christmas-sweaters/
via IFTTT

November 2016 Agenda

Best Bars to Meet Women

I hadn’t really read Maxim since I was a high schooler or even a college student, I was subscriber back then when that magazine was fresh and new and worth looking at. I had largely forgotten about it until I came across a post on their site the other day that was talking about the 41 Best Bars in America to Meet Women. Curious, I took a look.

Without even first reading the article, the title itself was a little troublesome considering it lists 41 bars, so not every geographic locale would be covered. I imagined that most of the bars would be centralized in certain areas — a bunch of New York bars, Chicago bars, Los Angeles, etc., with a scattering of bars spread out elsewhere. Given that I live in the Fort Lauderdale / Miami area, I figured there may be a bar or two near me to enjoy some adult beverages in the company of single women, but not every reader will have something on this list close to them.

The methodology used was by taking feedback from women on Foursquare, further saying the respondents are likely “sophisticated, tech savvy and highly attractive (probably).” I’m unsure of this methodology and would like to see a similar list comprised by the opinions of men. They could also take data into account, such as locales that have a higher ratio, population-wise, of women to men, increasing your odds to find single women.

As I started clicking through the gallery, I was surprised that it listed (they aren’t in particular ranking order) bars in Alaska, Iowa, Connecticut, etc., so there goes my assertion of it being made up of highly populated, urban areas. They have a range of bars from those where you’ll find “party animals” to  “music lovers” to “cocktails and fine dining”, and also those for the younger crowd and older crowd.

Overall, it was fun clicking through the gallery  and seeing the different kinds of bars out there that women are claiming are the best place to meet a lady. There was one Miami bar for me to check out, and a number of others I can add to my list when I’m traveling.

The post Best Bars to Meet Women appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/best-bars-meet-women/
via IFTTT

Does Dr. Dre Take Steroids?

One of the first cassettes I ever bought was the single for “Dre Day” by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg. I was like 9 years old, went to the mall with my family and when we stopped in to Sam Goody my brother was like “Dave, you should get this.”

I didn’t really know who he was nor heard the song before, but of course we convinced our parents to get it for us. We popped it in the cassette player of our family minivan on the way home and I can still remember cackling in the backseat as they sang “bow wow wow, yippie yo yippie yay, Death Row’s in the muthafuckin’ house!” That put an end to listening to that in the car again.

Anyway, I still love Dre and when I listen to him it’s still stuff from The Chronic era. That’s how I’ll always remember him. So I was shocked when I came across some photos of him lately and hardly recognized the Dre I knew from before. He is buff now! I tried to find a photo of Dr. Dre shirtless, but below is best I could do.

Dr. Dre buff! It doesn’t even look like the same person. He was never really overweight or skinny, just kind of looked like a normal build in the past, but he is massive now. His changed physique has a lot of internet commenters speculating that he is using unnatural means to get to that size. Dr. Dre steroids? I don’t know. With all the money he has made with Beats by Dre in the past years, plus all of the rapping and producing he’s done for decades, he can certainly afford to put some time in the gym with a top personal trainer and get the body you see above.

What do you think? Is Dr. Dre on steroids or just a gym rat?

 

The post Does Dr. Dre Take Steroids? appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/does-dr-dre-take-steroids/
via IFTTT

Hottest Girls on Instagram

Oh, Instagram. Such a guilty pleasure. While it’s great to post pictures of your life and see what’s happening with your friends and family, there’s also the voyeuristic aspect where you can ogle beautiful ladies to your heart’s desire. Technology these days is amazing, isn’t it? Never before had there been the opportunity for women to share sexy pics of themselves instantaneously to millions of testosterone-filled men around the world. I’d like to thank all those who made this possible. Our hats are off to all of you!

We spend a lot of time on Instagram and would like to think we’re a bit of connoisseurs when it comes to sexy women, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the hottest women on Instagram for your viewing pleasure. These are all a “Perfect 10” in our book, or the book of anyone who has any semblence of taste! Be sure to follow all of these ladies – you won’t be sorry!

Hottest Girls to Follow on Instagram

Jen Selter (jenselter)

We’ll start off with one of the inarguable queens of Instagram. You’ve probably heard of Jen before, and if not, where have you been? Over 10 million followers don’t lie!

 

Sarah Vandusen (rahrahxoxo)

This girl has booty for days, it makes sense that she sells a booty transformation program in her bio!

Valentina Lequeux (valentinalequeux)

This Argentine fitness coach and model lives in Miami and sure makes the Sunshine State even sunnier!

Denice Moberg (deniceemoberg)

Here’s another fitness model, coach and blogger who lights up Instagram. You can follow her for her workout and diet schedules, but I’m sure you’ll have other things on your mind after you take a look at her photos.

Anna Nystrom (annanystrom)

This beauty hails from Sweden and has compiled over 3 million followers in a short time. Check out Anna and you won’t be disappointed!

We’ll keep at just five hottest Instagram girls to follow right now, otherwise we could be here all day loading more and more. Instagram is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to sexy ladies, so we’ll update this post in the future with more to look at. Do you have any “must follows” that we missed? Be sure to comment below.

The post Hottest Girls on Instagram appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/hottest-girls-on-instagram/
via IFTTT

Carrot Top Before and After Photos

While he’s not my cup of tea when it comes to stand-up comedy, you gotta hand it to Carrot Top for the longevity he’s had in the comic scene. I was born in the early 80’s and I can’t remember a time when he wasn’t around, popping up on late night shows like Leno or Letterman. While he hasn’t had the mass appeal like other comedians with a television series or successful movies, he’s carved out a nice place for himself with his prop humor and self-deprecating style.

Carrot Top Plastic Surgery

I’ll always remember him as an awkward, lanky redhead. I was shocked when I came across some recent photos of him now. For one, he’s seriously gotten some work done in the plastic surgery department. Take a look at Carrot Top before and after photos below.

Looking beyond just the eyeliner or mascara (I’m a guy, I don’t know what to call it) he’s wearing around his eyes, you can see huge differences that are signs of obvious work done. Many are speculating he’s had (at the minimum) a brow lift, botox injections and even laser resurfacing treatments. His skin is much tighter, there’s no sagging or wrinkles like you’d expect from someone in their 50’s. You can’t use an eye serum to get that much lift in your brow! You can see his progression through the years in the photo collage below.

Carrot Top Bodybuilding

It’s not just his face where we’ve seen some drastic changes in his appearance. From the neck down he’s completely a different man as well. Gone is the skinny guy we used to know, and he’s been replaced with the body of a Greek God. A comedian with a net worth as high as his could pay for a top trainer to reach this type of physique. However, there’s chatter on the internet that, like with his face, he may be using some artificial enhancements in this area as well. Take a look below and you be the judge.

For the record, Carrot Top has denied ever taking steroids. From what I’ve read he has neither confirmed nor denied getting plastic surgery. Oh well, you do you, Carrot Top!

While we’re on this topic, I figure this is as good a place as any to share the following clip. One of my favorite Norm MacDonald moments, ripping on the redheaded comedian during an appearance on Conan O’Brien:

The post Carrot Top Before and After Photos appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/carrot-top-before-and-after-photos/
via IFTTT

October Road Trippin to Vegas & Orlando

Hey Gang!  So far, this fall has been non-stop action, and I’m just here to recap it the best that I can.

First off, I’d like to say that what a damn blessing it is that football is back in full effect.  My Vikings are 3-0, and that’s without Teddy Bridgewater at Quarterback and Adrian Peterson playing only week one and half of week two!  This team is for real, and the defense is off the chain.  I was fortunate enough to go to the Packers game, the home opener at the new US Bank Stadium, which was an event I’ll never forget.  I even bought this sweet jersey and the dude only went off for 180+ yards.  #stud.

Every October, me and a group of friends from college, along with new friends we’ve met since college, visit Las Vegas, and pretty much do the most for a few days.  It was always a Thursday – Sunday thing, but over time we’ve expanded the trip to add a few days to it.  We all have our reasons, but let’s just say that this is “our time,” to make a very ill-timed Goonies reference.

As I write this, I’m literally on the plane, somewhere around Texas.  It sure feels like a long flight, and it is.  From Miami, it’s about five hours.  But hey, you gotta sack up if you want to have fun, right?  It sure is a lot closer to go to Costa Rica, but the whole landscape is different.  Food is the absolute bomb in Vegas, and you know, Casinos just don’t cheat like they do in Central America.

So anyway, as I write this on a Saturday, I get a few days to relax and work before my friends arrive.

When I return, I head right up to Orlando, where I’m speaking at an Internet Marketing event called “OMG Live.”  I present on the topic of affiliate marketing, which is something very near and dear to me.  I can’t wait to see old friends and meet new ones.

Sometimes you have to just say thanks for all your life has given you.  I’m very blessed, and humbled.

Thanks for being such loyal readers of ThingsMenBuy, the top review blog for cool stuff for guys.  I appreciate your following, both here and on social media.  I hope I provide value and know that I’m always looking out for the bro’s best interests.

Here’s to another month of great reviews of new products.  My best one I put up in September was this one.

Cheers!

 

The post October Road Trippin to Vegas & Orlando appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/october-road-trippin-vegas-orlando/
via IFTTT

Famous Smoke is an Approved Vendor

Breaking news, everyone.  I’ve been a big cigar smoker now for about 7 years.  I have always been a fan of cigars, but ever since moving back to the USA from Costa Rica and making this local cigar bar my hangout on the weekends, I’ve been a big fan of having a good stick once or twice a week.  Sometimes more, often less, but you get the just of it.

While I do buy most of my cigars at the shop (freshness is key) I do like to buy things online as you all know, and today I’m going on record saying that the official cigar shop of this website is Famous Smoke.  Read about their iconic brand on this page.

I also did a video showing you how you can use the coupon code for Famous Smoke to save money on shipping (you actually get it free if you spend $50 on your order.)

Check out this video below, it’s one that will walk you through their fine store as well as show you how to use the coupon code.

How to Get Free  Shipping

Famous Smoke, welcome to our “approved vendors list.”  We’re happy to have you on board.

Whether you smoke the Antano 1970 or any other cigar, you’ll be certain to find it online at Famous Smoke.

The post Famous Smoke is an Approved Vendor appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/famous-smoke-approved-vendor/
via IFTTT

Under Armour Boxing Apparel

Guide to Buying Discount Designer Watches Online

I sat down to write this piece on buying discount designer watches online with the idea of offering you everything you need to go about it safely. After pondering for a short while and procrastinating for an extended period it struck me. There’s no way I can tell you how to go about it safely in 500 or even a 1000 words. No, I’ll have to take a different approach.

I know it’s probably some cause for anxiety and nervousness if you don’t really know what you’re doing. Especially when you’re thinking of spending a sizable chunk of change.

There’s so much to think about, what brand do you want? Automatic movement, Quartz, Solar? What’s a good price for any given watch on your radar? I’m not saying you don’t know what you’re doing because you’re ignorant. I’m saying you’ve got such a massive choice out there, it’s really difficult to know where to start if you don’t have a clear goal set.

Not to worry, I want to give you an idea how to start your search. Where to start your search, what to look for, what to avoid, and all this from a very familiar 10000-foot view. For this, I’d like to draw an analogy.

I Just Got F@#!ed At The Used Car Lot!

You ever had that feeling that you just got sold something? I mean, it’s totally different buying something than being sold something right? It’s a curious feeling where you don’t quite know what happened, or if you should be offended. All you know is something just happen and your bank balance took a hit.

Hopefully, you never felt this but the all too common truth is, you probably know what I’m talking about. So, in this analogy why not let your experience at the used car lot inform your judgment in your other endeavors?

Depending on how much money you want to spend you’re gonna visit your local Ford dealer to check out the latest Mustang before heading off to ‘Joe’s Nearly New Autos’ looking for the older model right?

Taking this idea a stage further, and please stay with me on this. If you’re the fleet manager for your company you’d shop around and get the best deal based on volume and length of contract no?

Yes, of course, you would. The point is, there are ways to buy New, Quality Products, at Fair Prices and the clues’ in the previous paragraph. What we’re looking for is a place to buy the product you want, from a manufacturer you trust, at a price you’re happy to pay. A tall order? Maybe, but let’s take a look.

Online Discount Watch Stores.

You may be wondering how this translates to a discount watch store? At this point, we have to use our imaginations to visualize the 3 car showrooms in your town.

1. The Ford Main Dealer
2. Joe’s Nearly New Autos
3. Autos R US Supermarket

1.At the Ford main dealer, you order any new car, full price, in any color and drive off into the sunset with a full warranty.

2.At Joe’s car lot you can buy a nearly new car, at market value, with a few miles on the clock, with no warranty.

3.At Autos R US Supermarket, you can choose any car you like, new, in any color, at a lower price, with a full warranty.

What just happened?!

Autos R US is a car supermarket that saves money buying in bulk from the main manufacturers. Now every time they sell a car the savings are passed on to the customer, simple right? Now put that car supermarket online to eliminate the costs of running a bricks and mortar showroom and the saving just shot through the roof. Or should I say through the floor?

In a nutshell, this is what the online discount watch stores are doing to offer top brands at low prices.

Taming The Online Store

It can be done. You’re still worried about everything from the quality, authenticity, to cost, but the online discount watch store can be tamed.

If you had a central point to find reviews, references, product information and star ratings for these online stores, would that help you? This is the purpose of discountwatchstores.com offering readers an Online Watch Buyers Guide and a list of the Best Discount Watch Stores. 

The site is designed to help you, the reader, figure out which stores are best for you, based on your needs. Soon, it’s going to offer star ratings for:

*Quality of Product
*Speed of Delivery
*Price Ranges
A: Affordable
B: Aspirational
C: Expensive
*Warranties and Returns
*Customer Service

In addition, the site will advise readers what brands each store is best known for or specializes in, making it easier to narrow down the selection.

With the help of discountwatchstores.com readers will know which store to visit for the brands that interest them, and learn which stores have the best Customer Service, Delivery times, Charges, and Returns Policy. To top it all, customer feedback offers readers reassurance or warnings on the quality and authenticity of the products and potential problem resolution. That’s pretty good starting point, right?

Please visit discountwatchstores.com to learn more about me and my project. If you found this useful please share it with your friends and don’t forget to give it a ‘like’, or just leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear what you  think.

If you like this review, check out Tim’s updates on the new aviation watch, as well as Brandon’s submariner review.

The post Guide to Buying Discount Designer Watches Online appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/buying-discount-designer-watches-online/
via IFTTT

Porsche Design Watch

Hi there campers,

here I am again with a tug on your coat about a shiny little object I just love! This little beauty is Porsche Design Men’s Flat 6 Auto Grey Rubber, with Dial Black Ion Plated Stainless Steel. Sweet!

Simple, elegant and sleek with the right amount of ‘Vo Voom’ while still maintaining a certain dignity. This Flat 6 from Porsche Design a nice piece for any handsome chap about town, a perfect accessory for any sportsman, and an even better accessory if you happen to own a road going flat 6.

Looking at the details we see the rubber strap sports an appropriate tire tread patterned on the underside that pairs with a black steel case. This little darling in water resistance up to 100 meters so if you want to go sailing you got nothing to worry about.

visit coolbanana for more cool stuff

Now before you say “No Way Dude!” It’s not as bad as you think. Yes, it did start out at just over $3000 but it’s nowhere near that price now. No, here at Cool Banana, we don’t pay top dollar.

Forget about the cash outlay for a moment and just think about the enjoyment of putting this baby on in the mornings. This is exactly the type of unnecessary shiny object Cool Banana advocates chasing in the name of decadence and self-indulgence. Live is short and there’s no rehearsal, so grab life by the balls and make it your bitch, and shop like a man!

visit coolbanana for more cool stuff

I know that sounds a little dramatic but I think you understand the idea? I’m sure you can balance minor selfish desires with family and professional responsibility, after all, we have an expression for this don’t we?

“Pushing The Boat Out”

This is what we do when with throw caution to the wind and splash out on something we’ve wanted for some time. Could be garden furniture, a new car, a tailored suit, Italian shoes. It doesn’t matter what it is. The point is, life’s a journey and sometimes you need to give yourself a break as you travel the bumpy road. So, enough of my 1st-year psychology 101 meets 1st-year philosophy minor.

So long as you can look at your shiny objects and dream, maybe that’s enough. After all, if you could have everything you want, what would be left? Oops, philosophy minor again…..

Okay, ok, I’ll shut up now, because I’m beginning to sound like I’ve been smoking pot all day (which I haven’t).

I will leave you with this. Let Cool Banana into your life but don’t let it control you :o)

But seriously, this is a short post but I will be back soon with another shiny object of desire and a nice write-up. Until then, take care and …..don’t go changing :o)

For more cool stuff visit cool banana and leave me your comments. What do you think about my posts? Am I getting it right or do you think I’m missing something?

Until next time take care.

Here are a few other watch reviews you can check out on the site.

• Bell & Ross Black Watch
• Unique wood watch
• Gucci orange rubber strap watch

The post Porsche Design Watch appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/porsche-design-watch/
via IFTTT

3D Virtual Reality Glasses

When you’re aching to spend a little cash on the next objet d’art but stuck for inspiration you need a place to turn. Your wife or girlfriend doesn’t understand why you need to surround yourself with these shiny objects, but what the heck. You don’t really understand why she needs so many shoes right?

When all you need is a nudge in the right direction just to get the juices flowing, why not turn to a small place on the ‘Interweb’ called cool banana? It’s not much at the moment but it’s growing slowly.

What you’re going to find there is a portal to a world of man stuff. It may not have everything you have ever wished for but you will definitely find some inspiration. Not only that but you’re going to find some great prices too!

From discount ticket sales for top sporting events, stage shows, and music concerts, through to gadgets and outdoor clothing, it’s all here at Cool Banana. Over the coming weeks, I want to show you a few of my favorite things, which I’ll bring to you at Thingsmenbuy.com. So standby for some funky stuff.

My first offering is something that’s been around for a while but it’s really affordable now and offers hours of fun for pennies.

For discounts on hundreds of items visit cool-banana.net

If for some reason reality just isn’t good enough for you anymore, take a look at these 3D Virtual Reality Glasses. For less than $30 you’re in for a treat:

The Andoer CST-09 3D Virtual Reality Head-Mounted Video Glasses are great to watch movies and play games. The headband supports MB-852 Mini Multifunctional Wireless Bluetooth V3.0 Selfie Camera Shutter, Gamepad for iPhone, Samsung and all 4.0 to 6.0″ Smart Phones. You can also charge your device while wearing the headset so no down time half way through your favorite movie scene or gameplay.

If you’re not seeing the point of these then think about all the time you waste in a Doctor’s waiting room, flicking through old boring magazines. What about Airports, Train Stations, Bus Terminals, and what about Pokemon’s Go app?  Ok, so maybe the Pokemon thing isn’t going to rock your world, but I bet you know a youngster in the family who’d love this, just to get crazy with finding Pokemon in their virtual world.

In fact, you don’t even need to spend $20 odd bucks on this because there’s always a bargain basement option. Take a look at the portable Head-Mounted DIY Google Cardboard V2.0 3D Glasses Virtual Glasses. Seriously, you can pick them up now for under 5 bucks…I kid you not. Right now you can pick these up for $4.99

For discounts on hundreds of items visit cool-banana.net

This is just the tip of the iceberg and I plan to reveal more of this particular berg over the coming weeks and months. Why not join me on my voyage into the land of shiny objects that keeps us men wide-eyed glad to be alive.

If you can’t wait for my next installment why not swing by cool-banana.net and take a look at what’s there to inspire you to shop like a man!

Leave me a comment letting me know what you think. What’s the site missing, what do you want to see? If you like what you see let me know I’m doing something right and share it with your friends, so nobody misses out.

Thanks for coming this far with me and I look forward to showing you more cool stuff.  Btw, these would be the perfect addition to your man cave!

The post 3D Virtual Reality Glasses appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/3d-virtual-reality-glasses/
via IFTTT

Under Armour NFL Combine Apparel For Sale

My favorite apparel brand, good old Under Armour, has a great new sale on it’s NFL Combine Apparel.

You can check out everything they sell right here, or you can see my full brand review to see why it’s really the only workout gear I invest in these days.  If you haven’t seen the Project Rock apparel, click here.

NFL Combine Under Armour Authentic Storm Fleece

So if you are a football fan, and I don’t know many men who aren’t, this is where you can get officially licensed stuff that the the players wear.

Here are a few things to know about this stuff:

• Loose fitting
• Repels water without sacrificing ability to breathe
• Lightweight and stretches
• The inner layer traps heat to keep you warm and in top comfort.
• Has a front kangaroo pocket

Here is a picture of the fleece for the best team in the league, the Minnesota Vikings.

(Okay, they aren’t the best, but I bleed purple so you won’t see me rep any other team.  #SKOL.)

At $74.99 these aren’t cheap, but they are of top quality and all orders qualify for free shipping if they are over $49.

The post Under Armour NFL Combine Apparel For Sale appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/under-armour-nfl-combine-apparel-sale/
via IFTTT

My Latest Under Armour Shopping Spree

So here is what I bought recently on UnderArmour.com.  Be sure to click that link not to visit their website, but to check out my entire brand review where I talk about everything that I have bought there.  There are also some blurbs from friends of mine up North who have experienced some of the cold weather gear that I don’t have to use down here in Florida, fortunately.

So here is what I just bought.  It’s a mix of stuff for me (the shirt obviously) and my girlfriend.  She loves the pants, so I always make sure she has the newest stuff they make.

 

I still haven’t bought any of the Steph Curry UA gear I talked about earlier this year.  It looks pretty cool.  I noticed they had a new shirt that had to be inspired by Curry. I had a graphic that insinuated “raining threes.”  That’s on my wish list.

Other than shopping online, August is shaping up to be a busy month.  Work is kicking my ass, as many people are gearing up for the fall and booking their advertising and hiring me for SEO services as well as my affiliate marketing mentoring program.  I’m going to be doing some traveling as well, which is something I love to do.  I’m slated to meet up with some business contacts in Costa Rica, which if you hadn’t read this entry, is a great place to have a bachelor party!  Really, it is.  There are strip clubs, bars, casinos, sports books.  Need I say more?  Oh, and it’s set among a posh setting.  Pretty slick, and pretty affordable too.   Las Vegas is so played out and expensive for bachelor parties, although I had one there too!

Speaking of Las Vegas, I am most likely heading there in August to wrap up Summer right before my son makes his way back to school on August 22nd.

So, August is going to be a pretty busy month. I’ll post a review of the shirt I bought above in the UA review page.  I’ll also do my best to update you on any cool stuff that happens during my traveling this month. It’s going to be a grind, but hey, that’s what I like – pressure.

Stay tuned for more updates, I’m amped for what’s ahead for the website and future!

 

The post My Latest Under Armour Shopping Spree appeared first on ThingsMenBuy.com.

from ThingsMenBuy.com http://www.thingsmenbuy.com/my-latest-under-armour-shopping-spree/
via IFTTT