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March 2, 2010
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February 26, 2010
Ever sit back and reminisce about the good (and not so good) 'ole days? Us too! So we decided to share some of our favorite old school memories with you. Introducing Flashback Fridays!
Torance: The year was 1990 and the hottest clothes on the street were Cross Colours. I was about 12 or 13 years old [...]
February 24, 2010
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Growing up in Chicago, it was inevitable that I would gravitate toward basketball. For many gentlemen I know, basketball was the first sport they grew to love watching and playing. The fact is basketball transcends what happens on the court. It was and is a way of life and culture for so [...]
February 23, 2010
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Bad money habits cause tons of stress for any gentleman. They can lead to avoiding phone calls from bill collectors, arguments with your wife and the inability make headway with personal goals. There are hundreds of so-called experts with late-night infomercials and books with the "magic formula" to help you escape your [...]
February 19, 2010
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The NBA Trade Deadline passed yesterday and we had a healthy share of activity. It's a bit surprising so much took place because of the pending labor negotiations. But this time of year has always made for great chatter amongst friends and in the barbershops.
I thought I’d share with you my winners and losers [...]
February 19, 2010
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If there is one thing that can frustrate men to no end, it is bad relationships. A bad relationship can ruin a perfectly good day, make us cranky, and possibly lower our expectations for ourselves.
There is no way to escape relationships though, unless becoming a hermit is appealing to you. Whether work, family or [...]
February 15, 2010
The sixth edition of the Men's Playbook podcast is all about style and appearance. A regular contributor to our site, Image Granted, LLC Owner and Chief Style Consultant Grant Harris joins us for a discussion about men's style. Image Granted, LLC is a Washington DC based Image Management company dedicated to solving the complex image, [...]
February 13, 2010
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February 10, 2010
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Whether you're married, in a relationship or casually dating, you should know by now that doing something unexpected is always well received. Do something special to surprise your mate and more often than not, you'll have them falling all over you.
The problem that many of us encounter is we frequently make [...]
February 9, 2010
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Newsflash, Newsflash!!! The economy is awful right now. And when times are tough, most folks are looking for ways to cutback on spending and save a little money.
But there’s no cutting back on being romantic. The important thing about romance is that thoughtful gestures go much farther than spending tons of money. Why? Because anyone [...]
February 3, 2010
With huge sports events like the Super Bowl and NBA All Star Weekend upon us, it can be easy to forget Valentine's Day. FYI, it's February 14th.
It's always tough trying to brainstorm creative ideas for gifts. How often can you really rely on the same ole red roses and dinner out? We all know how [...]
February 3, 2010
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I can't imagine anything much more shocking to a man's system than losing a job. Losing a job can leave us feeling betrayed and worthless. So many of us identify ourselves with what we do for a living and what we obtain with our earnings.
The reality of each of us getting that unpleasant [...]
February 2, 2010
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February 1, 2010
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Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. Throughout this month, we will be reminded and learn about the many contributions that African-Americans have made throughout history. I think we all have a part in contributing to Black History in our own way.
For example, this site was created to be a inspiration, educational [...]
January 29, 2010
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This goes for interfacing with people on the job and while trying to meet that special someone.
I’ve seen so many women try their best to get noticed by men. I realize that many of the makeup choices, shoes selections, and form [...]
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