Reviews Archive
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![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 [...] -
![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 [...] -
![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 [...] -
![They say home is where your heart is, and if your heart beats for traveling and the outdoors, the DoubleBack VW Camper might be just the ticket. For those who want a modernized version of the classic campers of the 1960s, The DoubleBack VW Camper has all the amenities you could ever want in a [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Volkswagen-Transporter-VW-House-On-Wheels-4-115x115.jpg "DoubleBack VW Camper: Home is Mobilized")
DoubleBack VW Camper: Home is Mobilized
Posted on February 18, 2013 | No CommentsThey say home is where your heart is, and if your heart beats for traveling and the outdoors, the DoubleBack VW Camper might be just the ticket. For those who want a modernized version of the classic campers of the 1960s, The DoubleBack VW Camper has all the amenities you could ever want in a [...] -
![Arnold Schwarzenegger is back! After a cinematic hiatus into politics, Schwarzenegger has returned to the silver screen in a blaze of bullets and blood. Along with Arnie’s return to movies, The Last Stand introduces South Korean director, Kim Jee-woon, to the American public. Directing such movies as, I Saw the Devil and The Good, the [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Last-Stand-Arnold-115x115.jpg "Arnold’s Last Stand (Movie Review)")
Arnold’s Last Stand (Movie Review)
Posted on January 23, 2013 | No CommentsArnold Schwarzenegger is back! After a cinematic hiatus into politics, Schwarzenegger has returned to the silver screen in a blaze of bullets and blood. Along with Arnie’s return to movies, The Last Stand introduces South Korean director, Kim Jee-woon, to the American public. Directing such movies as, I Saw the Devil and The Good, the [...] -
![As you wipe the crust-bunnies from your eyes due to a late night bender and random debauchery, you focus on the alarm clock that’s been sounding off for a solid half-hour. Reality soon rushes in and you suddenly realize that you’re late for work. You spring from the bed like a man possessed, put on [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/icedozer-115x115.jpg "IceDozer Snow Remover: Kick Some Ice")
IceDozer Snow Remover: Kick Some Ice
Posted on January 16, 2013 | No CommentsAs you wipe the crust-bunnies from your eyes due to a late night bender and random debauchery, you focus on the alarm clock that’s been sounding off for a solid half-hour. Reality soon rushes in and you suddenly realize that you’re late for work. You spring from the bed like a man possessed, put on [...] -
![Bacon might as well be our national currency, given the fact that it will never decrease in value and the US Dollar is about as stable as Lindsay Lohan babysitting an imaginary dinosaur. That being said – why not skip the middle man and get a bacon wallet? Okay, you got us. It’s not really [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bacon-Wallet-115x115.jpg "Bacon Wallet: Check Please!")
Bacon Wallet: Check Please!
Posted on January 3, 2013 | No CommentsBacon might as well be our national currency, given the fact that it will never decrease in value and the US Dollar is about as stable as Lindsay Lohan babysitting an imaginary dinosaur. That being said – why not skip the middle man and get a bacon wallet? Okay, you got us. It’s not really [...] -
![We mustache you a question, but we’re shaving it for later. Just kidding. Guy Manningham’s mustache is as permanently a fixture to his body as his liver, so in the immortal words of Lieutenant Arcot Ramathon, “Who wants a mustache ride?!” This just in: the mustache is back! If you ask Burt Reynolds or any [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/the-bearded-bastard-115x115.jpg "The Bearded Bastard: Well played, Sir.")
The Bearded Bastard: Well played, Sir.
Posted on December 11, 2012 | No CommentsWe mustache you a question, but we’re shaving it for later. Just kidding. Guy Manningham’s mustache is as permanently a fixture to his body as his liver, so in the immortal words of Lieutenant Arcot Ramathon, “Who wants a mustache ride?!” This just in: the mustache is back! If you ask Burt Reynolds or any [...] -
![Michael Reppucci seems to think it’s possible. In fact, he left his job and put his life savings on the line to prove it. Reppucci is no fool though, he recruited Master Distiller David Pickerell to help him try to turn the American liquor industry on end. So far, Reppucci and his fellow upstarts have [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sons-of-liberty-uprising-115x115.jpg "Uprising: A True American Spirit")
Uprising: A True American Spirit
Posted on October 23, 2012 | No CommentsMichael Reppucci seems to think it’s possible. In fact, he left his job and put his life savings on the line to prove it. Reppucci is no fool though, he recruited Master Distiller David Pickerell to help him try to turn the American liquor industry on end. So far, Reppucci and his fellow upstarts have [...] -
![Most devices these days practically require the user to have a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering in order to successfully decipher through the zillion pages of instructional text necessary to get the particular gismo running smoothly. The guys at New Potato Technologies must have had me in mind while developing the TuneLink Home because it’s completely [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tunelink-home-115x115.jpg "TuneLink Home: Wireless Audio System")
TuneLink Home: Wireless Audio System
Posted on October 22, 2012 | No CommentsMost devices these days practically require the user to have a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering in order to successfully decipher through the zillion pages of instructional text necessary to get the particular gismo running smoothly. The guys at New Potato Technologies must have had me in mind while developing the TuneLink Home because it’s completely [...] -
![Few tools unleashed from your extensive handyman repertoire will bring the overwhelming stench of jealousy amongst on- looking coworkers like the Dead On Annihilator – Ultimate Wrecking Bar. This bad boy is one part practical utility tool and one part Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome insanity.
“Man is a tool-using animal. Without tools he is nothing, with [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dead-on-annihilator-115x115.jpg "Dead On Annihilator: Build Stuff. Break Stuff.")
Dead On Annihilator: Build Stuff. Break Stuff.
Posted on September 13, 2012 | No CommentsFew tools unleashed from your extensive handyman repertoire will bring the overwhelming stench of jealousy amongst on- looking coworkers like the Dead On Annihilator – Ultimate Wrecking Bar. This bad boy is one part practical utility tool and one part Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome insanity. “Man is a tool-using animal. Without tools he is nothing, with [...] -
![Few tools out there actually perform the jobs that they say they will do and even fewer exceed expectations. The Woodsman’s Pal® is such a tool. As one of the last American made products available, The Woodsman’s Pal® is made to last a lifetime and can withstand the heaviest of workloads. Said to be an [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/woodsmans-pal-6-115x115.jpg "Woodsman’s Pal: The Ultimate Outdoorsman Tool")
Woodsman’s Pal: The Ultimate Outdoorsman Tool
Posted on August 23, 2012 | No CommentsFew tools out there actually perform the jobs that they say they will do and even fewer exceed expectations. The Woodsman’s Pal® is such a tool. As one of the last American made products available, The Woodsman’s Pal® is made to last a lifetime and can withstand the heaviest of workloads. Said to be an [...] -
![What began as an April Fool’s joke in 2010, the iCade became an instant hit in the huge market of iPad accessories. The online gadget gurus at ThinkGeek partnered up with Ion to make the joke a real deal, working mobile arcade system. This retro masterpiece in iPad technology includes classic games such as Missile [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ion-icade-ipad-115x115.jpg "Retrofit That iPad: Ion iCade Arcade Cabinet")
Retrofit That iPad: Ion iCade Arcade Cabinet
Posted on August 8, 2012 | No CommentsWhat began as an April Fool’s joke in 2010, the iCade became an instant hit in the huge market of iPad accessories. The online gadget gurus at ThinkGeek partnered up with Ion to make the joke a real deal, working mobile arcade system. This retro masterpiece in iPad technology includes classic games such as Missile [...] -
![There’s nothing more American than bourbon and Jim Beam is one of my favorites. Made in the backwoods of Kentucky since 1795, Jim Beam has been a staple of American whiskey since America was just a baby.
Jim Beam recently released a very limited special edition bourbon (only 200 flint glass bottles) commemorating their many years [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jim-beam-1795-115x115.jpg "“Jim Beam 1795″ Monopolized by Zee Germans")
“Jim Beam 1795″ Monopolized by Zee Germans
Posted on July 24, 2012 | No CommentsThere’s nothing more American than bourbon and Jim Beam is one of my favorites. Made in the backwoods of Kentucky since 1795, Jim Beam has been a staple of American whiskey since America was just a baby. Jim Beam recently released a very limited special edition bourbon (only 200 flint glass bottles) commemorating their many years [...] -
![With a summer like the one we’re having so far, people are going to extreme lengths to beat the heat. As I sit on a broken fire hydrant, I contemplate if there is a better (and less illegal) way to cool off. The Wibit Sports Park is a sure-fire way to become the coolest guy [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wibit-sports-park-60-115x115.jpg "Have Your Own “Wipeout” Game")
Have Your Own “Wipeout” Game
Posted on July 14, 2012 | No CommentsWith a summer like the one we’re having so far, people are going to extreme lengths to beat the heat. As I sit on a broken fire hydrant, I contemplate if there is a better (and less illegal) way to cool off. The Wibit Sports Park is a sure-fire way to become the coolest guy [...] -
![The iPhone has revolutionized just about every industry out there, both directly and indirectly. More than a mere a cell phone, it has taken the place of a computer, GPS, radio, MP3 player and countless other devices including the camera. The quality of cell phone cameras has vastly improved since the garbage flip-phone green screen jobbers, which were [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/photojojo-iphone-lens-115x115.jpg "Photojojo iPhone Lenses: Point & Click")
Photojojo iPhone Lenses: Point & Click
Posted on June 28, 2012 | No CommentsThe iPhone has revolutionized just about every industry out there, both directly and indirectly. More than a mere a cell phone, it has taken the place of a computer, GPS, radio, MP3 player and countless other devices including the camera. The quality of cell phone cameras has vastly improved since the garbage flip-phone green screen jobbers, which were [...] -
![When someone tells you a place serves authentic Mexican food, you really have to hold them at face value. To some, Taco Bell is fine dining. Unfortunately, it has become the standard to Americanize all traditional ethnic foods, leaving many Americans believing there was actually a General in China name Tso who loved spicy chicken [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/silvis-southside-kitchen-pittsburgh-115x115.jpg "Silvi’s SouthSide Kitchen: Mexican Comfort Food")
Silvi’s SouthSide Kitchen: Mexican Comfort Food
Posted on June 14, 2012 | 2 CommentsWhen someone tells you a place serves authentic Mexican food, you really have to hold them at face value. To some, Taco Bell is fine dining. Unfortunately, it has become the standard to Americanize all traditional ethnic foods, leaving many Americans believing there was actually a General in China name Tso who loved spicy chicken [...] -
![While the government tries to enforce more regulations forbidding people to eat or live the way they choose, especially when it comes to their “war on obesity,” some restaurants have glorified excess and ‘Merica has responded.
Burger King now offers – get this – a Bacon Sundae! Yea, you heard me correctly. Now, if you’ve ever [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/burger-king-bacon-sundae-115x115.jpg "Burger King’s Bacon Sundae!")
Burger King’s Bacon Sundae!
Posted on June 14, 2012 | No CommentsWhile the government tries to enforce more regulations forbidding people to eat or live the way they choose, especially when it comes to their “war on obesity,” some restaurants have glorified excess and ‘Merica has responded. Burger King now offers – get this – a Bacon Sundae! Yea, you heard me correctly. Now, if you’ve ever [...] -
![With so many bars, pubs, taverns and clubs on Pittsburgh’s Southside it can be easy to overlook a new one. But The Blind Pig Tavern on the Carson Street is one not to be missed. “The Pig” is a neighborhood style bar right in the middle of Pittsburgh’s major nightlife district, offering a break from [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/blind-pig-pittsburgh-115x115.jpg "Beer, pork & the end of Prohibition")
Beer, pork & the end of Prohibition
Posted on June 12, 2012 | No CommentsWith so many bars, pubs, taverns and clubs on Pittsburgh’s Southside it can be easy to overlook a new one. But The Blind Pig Tavern on the Carson Street is one not to be missed. “The Pig” is a neighborhood style bar right in the middle of Pittsburgh’s major nightlife district, offering a break from [...] -
![Downtown Pittsburgh is in the process of receiving a much-needed facelift and has been over the last few years or so. Market Square, now the hub of the city along with the Cultural District, has turned full circle. With the revitalizing of the downtown Pittsburgh area came an increase of a downtown nightlife. The city [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/taste-of-dahntahn-115x115.jpg "Taste of Dahntahn: Yinz are Welcome")
Taste of Dahntahn: Yinz are Welcome
Posted on May 29, 2012 | No CommentsDowntown Pittsburgh is in the process of receiving a much-needed facelift and has been over the last few years or so. Market Square, now the hub of the city along with the Cultural District, has turned full circle. With the revitalizing of the downtown Pittsburgh area came an increase of a downtown nightlife. The city [...] -
![One of the most difficult aspects of golf is playing an unfamiliar course for the first time, especially a challenging golf course. Recently while playing at Grandview Golf Club in Pittsburgh – a course with mostly blind fairways, doglegs and hazards – I discovered the value of a handheld golf GPS.
Standard golf GPS devices can [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/golfshot-gps-115x115.jpg "Golfshot: Golf GPS for your Phone")
Golfshot: Golf GPS for your Phone
Posted on May 23, 2012 | No CommentsOne of the most difficult aspects of golf is playing an unfamiliar course for the first time, especially a challenging golf course. Recently while playing at Grandview Golf Club in Pittsburgh – a course with mostly blind fairways, doglegs and hazards – I discovered the value of a handheld golf GPS. Standard golf GPS devices can [...] -
![Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably watched a bunch of hilarious episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and therefore have seen the various t-shirts and apparel created by edgy clothing company, Sub_Urban RIOT.
“We operate under the mantra that premium quality and original design don’t have to come with a ridiculous [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/its-always-sunny-philadelphia-115x115.jpg "Sub_Urban RIOT Clothing: “Sunny” Tees & More")
Sub_Urban RIOT Clothing: “Sunny” Tees & More
Posted on May 22, 2012 | No CommentsUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably watched a bunch of hilarious episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and therefore have seen the various t-shirts and apparel created by edgy clothing company, Sub_Urban RIOT. “We operate under the mantra that premium quality and original design don’t have to come with a ridiculous [...] -
![In the town of Wick on the remote north coast of Scotland, lies the relatively little-known Old Pulteney distillery. It has been owned by the very progressive Inver House Distillers since 1995 and they have done a great job of rejuvinating the old distillery. The original distillery was established in 1826 by James Henderson. It [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/old-pulteney-single-malt-scotch-whisky-115x115.jpg "Old Pulteney Single Malt 12-years (Review)")
Old Pulteney Single Malt 12-years (Review)
Posted on May 12, 2012 | No CommentsIn the town of Wick on the remote north coast of Scotland, lies the relatively little-known Old Pulteney distillery. It has been owned by the very progressive Inver House Distillers since 1995 and they have done a great job of rejuvinating the old distillery. The original distillery was established in 1826 by James Henderson. It [...] -
![Cold Steel is the leader in edged weaponry and continues to pioneer innovation in the industry through design, durability and overall performance. Started in 1980, Cold Steel has been making the highest quality knives ever since with devotion to quality craftsmanship and customer service. It’s no wonder they are the knife of choice for the [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cold-steel-115x115.jpg "Cold Steel: Knives Made to Last")
Cold Steel: Knives Made to Last
Posted on May 11, 2012 | No CommentsCold Steel is the leader in edged weaponry and continues to pioneer innovation in the industry through design, durability and overall performance. Started in 1980, Cold Steel has been making the highest quality knives ever since with devotion to quality craftsmanship and customer service. It’s no wonder they are the knife of choice for the [...] -
![Like many whisky distilleries in Scotland, The Glenrothes was founded in the late nineteenth century, 1879 to be exact, and has changed hands a number of times since. It started out under the same leadership as The Macallan, but is now part of the Berry Bros. & Rudd portfolio.
Whiskies from The Glenrothes distillery are not [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/glenrothes-1995-115x115.jpg "The Glenrothes 1995 (Review)")
The Glenrothes 1995 (Review)
Posted on April 28, 2012 | No CommentsLike many whisky distilleries in Scotland, The Glenrothes was founded in the late nineteenth century, 1879 to be exact, and has changed hands a number of times since. It started out under the same leadership as The Macallan, but is now part of the Berry Bros. & Rudd portfolio. Whiskies from The Glenrothes distillery are not [...]
