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![As summer approaches, there’s no excuse not to wash your car…unless your name is Scott Wade. Scott Wade has made a name for himself wowing audiences with his amazing dirty car art. Using water, his finger, brushes, and homemade utensils, Scott transforms filthy eyesores into masterpieces. He’s been called the “The Da Vinci of Dust” [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Dirty-Car-Art-Scott-Wade-115x115.jpg "Don’t Wash Me! Dirty Car Art by Scott Wade")
Don’t Wash Me! Dirty Car Art by Scott Wade
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsAs summer approaches, there’s no excuse not to wash your car…unless your name is Scott Wade. Scott Wade has made a name for himself wowing audiences with his amazing dirty car art. Using water, his finger, brushes, and homemade utensils, Scott transforms filthy eyesores into masterpieces. He’s been called the “The Da Vinci of Dust” [...] -
![Craft beer has seen a huge emergence into American culture over the last few years. American beer enthusiasts and novice drinkers alike are enjoying the full-bodied taste and expert craftsmanship of craft beer. Microbreweries are popping up all over America and large beer manufacturers are capitalizing on the trend by producing their own craft brews. [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/American-Craft-Beer-Week-115x115.jpg "“The Mother of All Beer Weeks” – American Craft Beer Week")
“The Mother of All Beer Weeks” – American Craft Beer Week
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsCraft beer has seen a huge emergence into American culture over the last few years. American beer enthusiasts and novice drinkers alike are enjoying the full-bodied taste and expert craftsmanship of craft beer. Microbreweries are popping up all over America and large beer manufacturers are capitalizing on the trend by producing their own craft brews. [...] -
![The only one of its kind, American Lake Veterans Golf Course in Tacoma, Washington is a golf course specifically designed for the needs of disabled military veterans. With the help of legendary professional golfer, Jack Nicklaus, American Lake Veterans Golf Course is giving disabled vets a sense of normalcy back that cannot be measured.
“A lot [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/American-Lake-Veterans-Golf-Course-3-115x115.jpg "American Lake Veterans Golf Course for Disabled Vets")
American Lake Veterans Golf Course for Disabled Vets
Posted on May 7, 2013 | No CommentsThe only one of its kind, American Lake Veterans Golf Course in Tacoma, Washington is a golf course specifically designed for the needs of disabled military veterans. With the help of legendary professional golfer, Jack Nicklaus, American Lake Veterans Golf Course is giving disabled vets a sense of normalcy back that cannot be measured. “A lot [...] -
![As the long fingers of the Nanny State get deeper into our pockets and invade our homes with their attacks on individual liberties under the guise of the common good, there are a few voices refusing to remain quiet. The rise of Libertarianism, especially with young people, has our government on its heels and people [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3D-Printed-Handgun-Liberator-115x115.jpg "“The Liberator” – World’s First 3D Printer Gun")
“The Liberator” – World’s First 3D Printer Gun
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsAs the long fingers of the Nanny State get deeper into our pockets and invade our homes with their attacks on individual liberties under the guise of the common good, there are a few voices refusing to remain quiet. The rise of Libertarianism, especially with young people, has our government on its heels and people [...] -
![Tom Knapp is arguably the greatest exhibition shooter of all-time. Knapp amazed huge audiences of gun enthusiasts over the years with his expert shotgun marksmanship, exhibition shooting, and seemingly impossible trick shots. As the host of Benelli’s American Birdhunter and through the various appearances on shooting shows, “The Shooting Star” grew a large following of [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Tom-Knapp-Shotgun-115x115.jpg "Remembering Tom Knapp (1950-2013)")
Remembering Tom Knapp (1950-2013)
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsTom Knapp is arguably the greatest exhibition shooter of all-time. Knapp amazed huge audiences of gun enthusiasts over the years with his expert shotgun marksmanship, exhibition shooting, and seemingly impossible trick shots. As the host of Benelli’s American Birdhunter and through the various appearances on shooting shows, “The Shooting Star” grew a large following of [...] -
![You don’t have to wait until Cinco de Mayo to enjoy some awesome homemade guacamole. If it were socially acceptable, I would lather myself up in guacamole and scoop chips off my chest. Well, maybe not…but guacamole is the preferred dish of Mexican kings. Unlike FreeCreditScore.com, our guacamole slider is not still in beta. It’s [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Guacamole-Slider-Commercial-115x115.jpg "A Guide to Kickass Guacamole")
A Guide to Kickass Guacamole
Posted on May 3, 2013 | No CommentsYou don’t have to wait until Cinco de Mayo to enjoy some awesome homemade guacamole. If it were socially acceptable, I would lather myself up in guacamole and scoop chips off my chest. Well, maybe not…but guacamole is the preferred dish of Mexican kings. Unlike FreeCreditScore.com, our guacamole slider is not still in beta. It’s [...] -
![There are a lot of ridiculous records in the Guinness Book of World Records, some awesome and some not-so-much. On Sunday, April 28th of 2013, one of the awesome records fell to the hands of a local Pittsburgh bar. Hough’s Taproom and Brewpub in Greenfield, PA, set out to break the world record for largest beer [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Houghs-Flying-Dog-World-Record-Beer-Tasting-115x115.jpg "Pittsburgh Bar Sets World Record for Largest Beer Tasting")
Pittsburgh Bar Sets World Record for Largest Beer Tasting
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsThere are a lot of ridiculous records in the Guinness Book of World Records, some awesome and some not-so-much. On Sunday, April 28th of 2013, one of the awesome records fell to the hands of a local Pittsburgh bar. Hough’s Taproom and Brewpub in Greenfield, PA, set out to break the world record for largest beer [...] -
![The Transformers have been around since the early 1980s in the form of comic book characters, action figures, and cartoons. They recently tapped into a younger generation of fans when Michael Bay and Steven Speilberg jumped on-board to create a live action film with Transformers (2007), which spawned the release of Transformers: Revenge of the [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Transformer-Suit-Costume-115x115.jpg "Real Life Transformers: Robots in Disguise")
Real Life Transformers: Robots in Disguise
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe Transformers have been around since the early 1980s in the form of comic book characters, action figures, and cartoons. They recently tapped into a younger generation of fans when Michael Bay and Steven Speilberg jumped on-board to create a live action film with Transformers (2007), which spawned the release of Transformers: Revenge of the [...] -
![We as men are dealt the heavy hand of responsibility. We bring home the bacon, check loud noises in the middle of the night, clean the mouse traps, and protect our family from wild bears. The Man of the household is entrusted to be capable of handling all situations that may present themselves. This is [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Problem-Solving-Castaway-115x115.jpg "Man’s Guide to Problem Solving")
Man’s Guide to Problem Solving
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsWe as men are dealt the heavy hand of responsibility. We bring home the bacon, check loud noises in the middle of the night, clean the mouse traps, and protect our family from wild bears. The Man of the household is entrusted to be capable of handling all situations that may present themselves. This is [...] -
![Bacon is arguably the best food on the planet. Hell, if it wasn’t for bacon, I wouldn’t know what a water chestnut even was. Perhaps one of the scariest thoughts of a nuclear fallout, natural disaster, or zombie apocalypse would be the scarcity of bacon in your bunker. While putting together your food storage plan [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Yoders-Canned-Bacon-115x115.jpg "Yoder’s Canned Bacon: Heaven in a Can")
Yoder’s Canned Bacon: Heaven in a Can
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsBacon is arguably the best food on the planet. Hell, if it wasn’t for bacon, I wouldn’t know what a water chestnut even was. Perhaps one of the scariest thoughts of a nuclear fallout, natural disaster, or zombie apocalypse would be the scarcity of bacon in your bunker. While putting together your food storage plan [...] -
![What turned out to be genius marketing, the edgy and somewhat controversial “Ship My Pants” commercial from Kmart has went viral and has the whole pop culture-driven nation buzzing about its hilarity with play on words. For lack of a better (or less funny) expression, some people are making a big stink about the “Ship [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Kmart-Ship-My-Pants-115x115.jpg "Kmart’s Infamous “Ship My Pants” Commercial")
Kmart’s Infamous “Ship My Pants” Commercial
Posted on April 18, 2013 | No CommentsWhat turned out to be genius marketing, the edgy and somewhat controversial “Ship My Pants” commercial from Kmart has went viral and has the whole pop culture-driven nation buzzing about its hilarity with play on words. For lack of a better (or less funny) expression, some people are making a big stink about the “Ship [...] -
![In the wake of one of the most gruesome and senseless acts of violence in recent years, comedian Patton Oswalt set aside his goofy humor and delivered a heartfelt and inspiring message to those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing. Oswalt is known for his quirky and off-beat sense of humor, which makes his eloquent [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Boston-Marathon-Explosion-115x115.jpg "Patton Oswalt’s Inspiring Remarks after Boston Marathon Bombing")
Patton Oswalt’s Inspiring Remarks after Boston Marathon Bombing
Posted on April 16, 2013 | No CommentsIn the wake of one of the most gruesome and senseless acts of violence in recent years, comedian Patton Oswalt set aside his goofy humor and delivered a heartfelt and inspiring message to those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing. Oswalt is known for his quirky and off-beat sense of humor, which makes his eloquent [...] -
![Back in my day, a gallon of gas was less than a can of soda. We may sound like bitter old men preaching about the good ol’ days, but this was true and it wasn’t that long ago. Nowadays, a gallon of gas is a prized commodity with gas prices hovering around $4.00 per gallon [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Gasoline-Fight-Zoolander-115x115.jpg "Money Saving Tips at the Gas Pump")
Money Saving Tips at the Gas Pump
Posted on April 12, 2013 | No CommentsBack in my day, a gallon of gas was less than a can of soda. We may sound like bitter old men preaching about the good ol’ days, but this was true and it wasn’t that long ago. Nowadays, a gallon of gas is a prized commodity with gas prices hovering around $4.00 per gallon [...] -
![Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is in the political headlines again, this time for his ballsy speech on “Liberty and Civil Rights” at Howard University, a historically black college in the D.C. area. Paul spoke to an audience consisting of mostly African-American students and Howard University alumni. Needless to say the white Republican-Libertarian Senator from Kentucky [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Rand-Paul-Howard-University-115x115.jpg "Rand Paul Heckled During Speech at Howard University")
Rand Paul Heckled During Speech at Howard University
Posted on April 11, 2013 | No CommentsSen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is in the political headlines again, this time for his ballsy speech on “Liberty and Civil Rights” at Howard University, a historically black college in the D.C. area. Paul spoke to an audience consisting of mostly African-American students and Howard University alumni. Needless to say the white Republican-Libertarian Senator from Kentucky [...] -
![Brian Banks had it all. He was one of the top high school football players in the country and at age 16 had already made a verbal commitment to play linebacker for Southern Cal. That was all put on hold when a high school classmate accused him of rape and suddenly Brian Banks’ promising future [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Brian-Banks-Falsely-Accused-of-Rape-115x115.jpg "Falsely Accused Linebacker Finally Gets Redemption")
Falsely Accused Linebacker Finally Gets Redemption
Posted on April 4, 2013 | No CommentsBrian Banks had it all. He was one of the top high school football players in the country and at age 16 had already made a verbal commitment to play linebacker for Southern Cal. That was all put on hold when a high school classmate accused him of rape and suddenly Brian Banks’ promising future [...] -
![The video has almost a million views on YouTube already and is a reminder of the power and wonder of nature: a fisherman at Lake Austin, Texas, caught more fish than he bargained for when he reeled in two keeper-size largemouth bass, one trying to eat the other. It’s a good thing they were largemouth [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Fish-Eating-Other-Fish-115x115.jpg "Angler Catches Two Fish, One Eating the Other")
Angler Catches Two Fish, One Eating the Other
Posted on April 4, 2013 | No CommentsThe video has almost a million views on YouTube already and is a reminder of the power and wonder of nature: a fisherman at Lake Austin, Texas, caught more fish than he bargained for when he reeled in two keeper-size largemouth bass, one trying to eat the other. It’s a good thing they were largemouth [...] -
![A car salesman’s worst nightmare; going on a test drive in a fast car with someone who can’t handle the horsepower. As his life flashes before his eyes, he begins to wish he had opted for that higher tier life insurance policy. In a great viral advertising ploy, Pepsi MAX teamed up with Jeff Gordon [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Jeff-Gordon-Pepsi-Max-Test-Drive-115x115.jpg "Jeff Gordon Test Drive with Pepsi MAX")
Jeff Gordon Test Drive with Pepsi MAX
Posted on March 14, 2013 | No CommentsA car salesman’s worst nightmare; going on a test drive in a fast car with someone who can’t handle the horsepower. As his life flashes before his eyes, he begins to wish he had opted for that higher tier life insurance policy. In a great viral advertising ploy, Pepsi MAX teamed up with Jeff Gordon [...] -
![Each year we choose the best of the best places in Pittsburgh for Pittsburghers and out-of-towners alike to check out and see for themselves. This year was tough narrowing down the competition as Pittsburgh offers some amazing spots for food, drinks, nightlife and recreation. Pittsburgh is unique in that many people are hesitant to cross [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Best-of-Pittsburgh-Award-115x115.jpg "2012-2013 Best of Pittsburgh Awards")
2012-2013 Best of Pittsburgh Awards
Posted on March 12, 2013 | No CommentsEach year we choose the best of the best places in Pittsburgh for Pittsburghers and out-of-towners alike to check out and see for themselves. This year was tough narrowing down the competition as Pittsburgh offers some amazing spots for food, drinks, nightlife and recreation. Pittsburgh is unique in that many people are hesitant to cross [...] -
![New York City nanny (I mean Mayor) Michael Bloomberg has been hellbent on pushing his weight around in New York, in this case by forcibly controlling the size of the asses on the masses through soda pop. Bloomberg’s goal was to ban the sale of large sugary drinks in the city’s restaurants and other venues. [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Bloomberg-Soda-Ban-115x115.jpg "Judge Cans Bloomberg Soda Ban")
Judge Cans Bloomberg Soda Ban
Posted on March 12, 2013 | No CommentsNew York City nanny (I mean Mayor) Michael Bloomberg has been hellbent on pushing his weight around in New York, in this case by forcibly controlling the size of the asses on the masses through soda pop. Bloomberg’s goal was to ban the sale of large sugary drinks in the city’s restaurants and other venues. [...] -
![On March 6th, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) created more waves than a typhoon in Washington, DC, which resonated throughout the nation. Rand Paul has given new life to the Libertarian Party, Constitution Party and Tea Party movements. The son of libertarian legend, U.S. Congressman and three time Presidential candidate (1988, 2008 and 2012), Ron Paul, [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Rand-Paul-Filibuster-115x115.jpg "The Rand Paul Filibuster Highlights")
The Rand Paul Filibuster Highlights
Posted on March 8, 2013 | No CommentsOn March 6th, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) created more waves than a typhoon in Washington, DC, which resonated throughout the nation. Rand Paul has given new life to the Libertarian Party, Constitution Party and Tea Party movements. The son of libertarian legend, U.S. Congressman and three time Presidential candidate (1988, 2008 and 2012), Ron Paul, [...] -
![Phil Robertson - QB Louisiana Tech
Why play in the NFL? It’s hunting season! That pretty much summed up Phil Robertson’s philosophy behind turning down a promising career in the National Football League to pursue his true passion: hunting. Phil Robertson is the patriarch of the Robertson family, a wild bunch of highly entertaining goodoleboys and [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Duck-Dynasty-115x115.jpg "Phil Robertson of ‘Duck Dynasty’ Turned Down NFL Career")
Phil Robertson of ‘Duck Dynasty’ Turned Down NFL Career
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsPhil Robertson - QB Louisiana Tech Why play in the NFL? It’s hunting season! That pretty much summed up Phil Robertson’s philosophy behind turning down a promising career in the National Football League to pursue his true passion: hunting. Phil Robertson is the patriarch of the Robertson family, a wild bunch of highly entertaining goodoleboys and [...] -
![The U.S. national debt is pushing $17 Trillion (NOTE: it was 14 Trillion at the time this video was uploaded in November of 2011). Although the video is a bit dated, it still holds weight in terms of the dire straights we are facing. A trillion is twelve zeros for those of you who can [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/National-Debt-Clock-115x115.jpg "National Debt Limit Explained at the Household Level")
National Debt Limit Explained at the Household Level
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsThe U.S. national debt is pushing $17 Trillion (NOTE: it was 14 Trillion at the time this video was uploaded in November of 2011). Although the video is a bit dated, it still holds weight in terms of the dire straights we are facing. A trillion is twelve zeros for those of you who can [...] -
![Pittsburgh native and wrestling legend, Kurt Angle, is up there with Bruno Sammartino as the greatest professional wrestlers to ever come from the Steel City. Before he was a professional wrestler in the WWF, WWE and TNA Wrestling, Kurt Angle won gold in the Olympics in 1996. Doing so, Angle immortalized himself among America’s greatest [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kurt-Angle-Olympics-115x115.jpg "Kurt Angle is Fighting to Save Olympic Wrestling")
Kurt Angle is Fighting to Save Olympic Wrestling
Posted on February 25, 2013 | No CommentsPittsburgh native and wrestling legend, Kurt Angle, is up there with Bruno Sammartino as the greatest professional wrestlers to ever come from the Steel City. Before he was a professional wrestler in the WWF, WWE and TNA Wrestling, Kurt Angle won gold in the Olympics in 1996. Doing so, Angle immortalized himself among America’s greatest [...] -
![It’s no secret. Saturday Night Live damn sure isn’t what it used to be. SNL has launched the careers of some of the biggest comedic geniuses to ever hit the scene such as Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Chris Farley, Will Farrell and the list goes on. Since then, they’ve kind of [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Dont-Buy-Stuff-You-Cannot-Afford-SNL-115x115.jpg "Watch: “Don’t Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford” SNL Video")
Watch: “Don’t Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford” SNL Video
Posted on February 19, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s no secret. Saturday Night Live damn sure isn’t what it used to be. SNL has launched the careers of some of the biggest comedic geniuses to ever hit the scene such as Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Chris Farley, Will Farrell and the list goes on. Since then, they’ve kind of [...] -
![It’s been a long time since professional wrestling legend, Bruno Sammartino, last laced up his boots and squared off with an opponent. The Pittsburgh native was the longest-reigning champion is World Wrestling Entertainment history (1963-71 and 1973-77) and is dubbed as a “living legend” among fellow wrestlers.
Sammartino had bad blood with the WWE (formally known [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Bruno-Sammartino-115x115.jpg "Bruno Sammartino to Join WWE Hall of Fame")
Bruno Sammartino to Join WWE Hall of Fame
Posted on February 18, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s been a long time since professional wrestling legend, Bruno Sammartino, last laced up his boots and squared off with an opponent. The Pittsburgh native was the longest-reigning champion is World Wrestling Entertainment history (1963-71 and 1973-77) and is dubbed as a “living legend” among fellow wrestlers. Sammartino had bad blood with the WWE (formally known [...]
