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I was over at CJ’s (it’s a sports bar) the other night watching the Eagles manhandle Dallas (their favorite target: Terrell Owens), when all of a sudden those five Yuenglings I drank earlier wanted to come out — NOW!

Ok, I admit it: I’m a lightweight when it comes to putting them back (don’t worry: I had a DD) so in between telling that cologne guy I don’t carry cash on me, and doing what I have to do, something happened; my phone fell in the water, and I wasn’t near the sink at the time, either.

Ever dropped your cell phone in the toilet? It’s no fun — I can vouch for that! So here I am smack dab in the middle of a predicament. Thankfully, I knew what to do. If you haven’t got the faintest idea, below are the guidelines to maybe saving your overpriced iPhone! My advice: go cheaper next time. Continued

A few years ago, a magazine by the name of Maxim came out, and ever since then it has posted record sales in the U.S. and have expanded its operation globally. Many of their competitors (Esquire, Details, and other crap) are hurting, and have since morphed into quasi-versions of this popular magazine.

What is driving their sales, you ask? My answer is sex, trashy topics, and everything else your mother warned you about (I would also say preacher, but those guys are getting a bad rap lately!). I personally don’t subscribe to this garbage, because 1) I grew up already, and 2) there would have to be too many changes over at that kiddy playground they call a writing shop! Until the latter happens, Maxim, I give you my top 10 reasons for not buying your rubbish: Continued

With U.S. gas prices topping $4 a gallon, a national crisis is soaring along with the cost of filling up. I would like to reflect back to simpler times — when gas cost $1.03 a gallon, Armageddon was the top grossing movie (as it should have been) and “Old Bill” not-so-willingly gave his most famous speech, “I did not have …”.

That’s right folks: I’m talking about 1998! What was I doing at the time? Well, I was living in Philadelphia, watching my Eggles (also the Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers) and being introduced to one of the best friends I ever had — a shiny new Chevy Metro Hatchback, with a manual 5-speed, 1.0 liter engine. Ok, you can stop laughing now!

First off, I’m cheap — I know that. Second, I was looking for something that I didn’t have to dump too much money into. When I saw this tiny thing on the lot, I knew I had a winner. Then I read the sticker: This little guy got 49 mpg on the highway and 42 in the city. Seriously! I asked the salesman for the keys, and was expecting the worst. Could I pull out of the lot without being killed? What about the freeway? Amazingly, I learned, this car could handle it all (unless you wanted to go over 85mph). Continued

It’s my day off, so I’m out back fishing. I live on a marina, so I get to do this a lot. If you have to drive hours to get to the water, I’m sorry for sounding like a yuppie jerk. Anyways…

A couple of minutes ago, I caught a nice size moon fish and didn’t know whether to keep it or not. They’re tough to fillet (with that spine going down the middle) but the meat is tasty. If I throw it back, I’ll feel better about the whole situation. If I keep it, I won’t have to pay for my dinner tonight. Speaking of saving money, I constantly search the web to find out how to make mine go further in these tough economic times. The following are my personal “best of the best” — you might think otherwise (it’s your right): Continued

Ever since I first began shaving, I’ve always used the same disposable razors that my dad has sworn by his entire life – the Gillette Good News! Pivot Plus with Lubrastip. Anything other than that exact razor made my neck break out into a hideous case of razor bumps. I’ll never forget that one time when I tried using a cheap Norelco electric razor that I found at Wal-Mart – my face looked as if I had just been attacked by an angry swarm of killer bees. Continued