Lifestyle Archive
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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 [...] -
![We all want to get in better shape, maintain a healthy sexual libido, and live a long and happy existence. This is easier said than done in the fast-paced, fast-food society. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet many of us neglect to eat it and when we do, it’s usually horrible [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Sexcereal-115x115.jpg "Sexcereal: Wake up on the Right Side of the Bed")
Sexcereal: Wake up on the Right Side of the Bed
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsWe all want to get in better shape, maintain a healthy sexual libido, and live a long and happy existence. This is easier said than done in the fast-paced, fast-food society. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet many of us neglect to eat it and when we do, it’s usually horrible [...] -
![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 [...] -
![Drinking antique booze has become a thing of late. Much of the allure lies in the idea that it can provide a clear snapshot into the past.
In 2010, salvage divers from Sweden found 230-year-old intact Champagne bottles in a shipwreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Of course, they popped a bottle and found [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/antique-liquor-bottles-115x115.jpg "How to Navigate a Sea of Antique Booze")
How to Navigate a Sea of Antique Booze
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsDrinking antique booze has become a thing of late. Much of the allure lies in the idea that it can provide a clear snapshot into the past. In 2010, salvage divers from Sweden found 230-year-old intact Champagne bottles in a shipwreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Of course, they popped a bottle and found [...] -
![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 [...] -
![From the first time I heard about the Evil Dead remake, I was extremely skeptical. Fans have been waiting for Evil Dead 4 to be released, but instead they release a remake? What about Army of Darkness 2? (I may have heard a rumor) Taking a cult classic like the Evil Dead trilogy and recreating [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Evil-Dead-2013-Movie-115x115.jpg "Evil Dead 2013 Movie Review")
Evil Dead 2013 Movie Review
Posted on April 5, 2013 | No CommentsFrom the first time I heard about the Evil Dead remake, I was extremely skeptical. Fans have been waiting for Evil Dead 4 to be released, but instead they release a remake? What about Army of Darkness 2? (I may have heard a rumor) Taking a cult classic like the Evil Dead trilogy and recreating [...] -
![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 [...] -
![Last night I watched the much anticipated Spring Breakers movie from director Harmony Korine. My advice, learn who Harmony Korine is as a director before watching this movie. I am confident in assuming that the majority of the readers have never before seen the movie Gummo. Why I bring this all up is due to [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Spring-Breakers-Movie-115x115.jpg "‘Spring Breakers’ Movie Review")
‘Spring Breakers’ Movie Review
Posted on March 26, 2013 | No CommentsLast night I watched the much anticipated Spring Breakers movie from director Harmony Korine. My advice, learn who Harmony Korine is as a director before watching this movie. I am confident in assuming that the majority of the readers have never before seen the movie Gummo. Why I bring this all up is due to [...] -
![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, [...] -
![Faded Industry has been in the event and nightlife promotions business for close to 7 years now and very much know that Facebook Event Invites and Notifications can be extremely annoying. Facebook event invites used to be a powerful tool for getting the word out about an event but over time, along with the growth [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/facebook-middle-finger-icon-events-115x115.jpg "How to Block Facebook Event Invites")
How to Block Facebook Event Invites
Posted on March 8, 2013 | No CommentsFaded Industry has been in the event and nightlife promotions business for close to 7 years now and very much know that Facebook Event Invites and Notifications can be extremely annoying. Facebook event invites used to be a powerful tool for getting the word out about an event but over time, along with the growth [...] -
![This weekend I headed out to Columbus Ohio with Integrated Fitness for the Arnold Sports Festival. The Arnold Classic is one of the most prestigious titles in professional bodybuilding, and 2013 marked it’s 25th Anniversary. While at the Arnold Sports festival, I got to meet numerous fitness models, UFC fighters, and also was able to [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mark-Felix-World-Record-Deadlift-115x115.jpg "World Record Deadlift of 1,128 Pounds at Arnold Classic")
World Record Deadlift of 1,128 Pounds at Arnold Classic
Posted on March 4, 2013 | No CommentsThis weekend I headed out to Columbus Ohio with Integrated Fitness for the Arnold Sports Festival. The Arnold Classic is one of the most prestigious titles in professional bodybuilding, and 2013 marked it’s 25th Anniversary. While at the Arnold Sports festival, I got to meet numerous fitness models, UFC fighters, and also was able to [...] -
![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 [...]
