The question of the day: Are all women crazy?

The answer: Drum-roll please…

No.

From experience, 25% of women are sane.

I’m basing this on the general dealings I’ve had with women in my life. Other people may have different opinions but I’m sticking to my guns regardless of how biased they are

From family dealings to dating and to customer service, only women have managed to pull off crazy stunts that will stick in my mind till the end of time.

Prime examples of crazy women:

1)My mother throwing a shoe as hard as she could as my father’s head. (with me laughing hidden in a corner)

2)One of my English teachers throwing a piece of chalk directly on one of my friend’s forehead.

3)One of my friend’s giflfriend’s rolling up a pizza in a ball and throwing it at this friends face.

4)Girlfriends crying because the rain messed up their makeup

5)Girlfriends getting jealous if you happen to get more attention than they do

6)Women ignoring you for two weeks because you didn’t do exactly what they asked.

Feel Free to add some more, I know you’ve got some excellent examples!

Cheers!

Well the first England game of the world cup resulted in an equalizer against USA this evening, but should we be worried?

A number of mistakes on our part contributed to the draw, but most importantly Green let in a limp goal from Clint Dempsey which brought the equalizing goal.

We played a great first half, with Gerrard scoring in the first 4 minutes, and we had the majority of ball possession. This is the problem see, we got a bit too confident as always and let our guard down a bit, letting in stupid goals is the result of that.

I don’t think we have anything to worry about, we are the strongest team in the group, and despite our set backs with Ferdinand being out, we still have a very strong team, Rooney, Gerrard and Crouch proved that tonight with some epic attempts.

It’s the first England match of the cup, we lost 2 points but hey, in 66′ we drew on our first game so maybe it’s a sign from above!

What do you think, are you worried about England’s prospects?

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Modern day living is a pretty stressful affair, and you would be pretty naive for thinking otherwise. We have a lot more to deal with than previous generations as far as living is concerned, longer working weeks, bigger social pressures and a society that expects instant gratification all contribute to a stressful lifestyle.

Stress is not something you want to hang on to, it can make you incredibly ill, a good example of this would be the tragic incident involving Derek Bird, who spectacularly ‘lost it’ and killed and maimed innocent people in the process. I’m not saying if your stressed your going to go on a killing spree, but who the heck wants to live a life of misery? Happiness and contentment is what were all aiming for after all. Here is a guide to keeping stress levels to a minimum, helping you build a better stress free life.

Cut down your work

This is something that is easier said than done I know, many of us work 60 hours a week or more when in fact most of us don’t need to. Money is important for keeping a family going and sustaining a decent style of living, but you have to measure what is an acceptable working week and what you can afford to live on comfortably. It is also worth looking into other jobs in your field, if you are experienced and have a bunch skills in a particular field then look for a job that has less hours and better pay, and before you say anything they do exist, it’s just a matter of getting your head out of the sand, out of that rut and looking around.

Eat well and be merry

It seems to go hand in hand that the more people work the worse their diet gets, having working lunches to get things finished, missing breakfast and eating fast food are common problems with people that lead busy lifestyles. I know people that are so busy they will eat anything to hand just to fill themselves up regardless of whether they like it or not!

You don’t have to go on a crazy diet of water and celery, just eat 3 square meals a day, get in your 5 a day and make sure to get away from the office when on lunch. There are some super stress busting foods to help you, try some of these:-

• Lean meat
• Citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cabbage
• Porridge for breakfast
• Tea
• White fish
• Pulses and grains

Get some sleep!

A big contribution to stress is not getting the right amount of sleep, not just too little but also too much. Unfortunately our body plays mean tricks on us, when you have had too much sleep your body tends to make you feel more tired, making you think you need more sleep, well you don’t! There have been many studies over the past 40 years on how much sleep a healthy adult should have and the recommended amount is between 7-9 hours a night. Try it out, instead of staying up until 3 am working, go to bed at a reasonable time, get say 8 hours kip and wake up and have a breakfast of some fruit, yogurt and wholegrain cereal. I tried this out after being stressed and I felt brilliant all day.

Recognise you are stressed

A big factor in beating stress is recognising that you are stressed, arguing to yourself that your fine will only heighten your stress levels. Sit down on your own in a quiet place and start thinking seriously about why you might be stressed, and more importantly accept that your are. Acceptance is half the battle.

Get regular exercise

Exercise is good for getting fit, that is a well known fact, but exercise is also good for beating stress, it helps unload pent up emotions. If you are going to do exercise for stress don’t just go to the gym and run on a treadmill for 2 hours, pick something that you actually enjoy, like squash, tennis, football or whatever. Enjoying your exercise is paramount for this tip to work.

Stay away from booze, fags and caffeine

I know many people that have either one or all of the above in an aid to stop stress, this is completely the wrong way to go. I know this from experience, when I get really wound up I used to have a few beers, this I found out, only exaggerated my stress levels and made the situation worse, the same goes for cigarettes and caffeine, a good dose of vitamin C and some fresh air goes a long way in calming you down, plus it’s a lot better for you.

Unload your worries

As men we tend to build up our problems and often refrain from telling others about our worries. Simply talking to a close friend or relative about your concerns will help relieve tension, even if they don’t agree, just having that outlet is enough on it’s own.

Be reasonable with others

A factor that many struggle with. When you are highly stressed other peoples actions however small can irritate you to the extreme, it could be a mother with a screaming baby on the bus, your girlfriend nagging at you for not washing up, pretty much anything. Take a step back and look at the situation for what it is…trivial. The mother with the screaming baby can’t help it, and I expect your girlfriend nagged you about the washing up because you were too lazy to do it.

Smile

A very simple tip to finish, smiling releases chemicals in your brain that heighten pleasure and assurance, it makes you feel better inside. So whenever your feeling a bit down, find opportunities to smile. I don’t mean smile like a weirdo at everyone you meet, just a nod and a wink at a pretty lady will perk you up, even more so if she smiles back!

Conclusion -

Life is full of ups and downs, some of us get more stressed than others but coping with it is not as difficult as it seems. Follow just 1 or 2 of these tips and I bet you will feel better. Life is for enjoying, don’t let stress ruin it for you!

If you have any stress busting tips you want to share with our readers, leave a comment.

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You can always rely on the Chinese to come up with some crackpot ideas, recently they actually banned bald Taiwanese visitors from entering the country. They imposed a ban on bald visitors from applying for 1 year multiple entry permits normally applied for by business people.

The ban was quashed under discrimination concerns. The Chinese government was concerned that bald people were easily disguise able which led to fears of illegal activity. A Taiwanese official stated -

“It would probably have raised the question of discrimination if Chinese customs officials were to ask visitors to remove their wigs,”

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I, like many other people in this country love the world cup, it unifies the nation, which is just the type of medicine we need after a depressing few years.

Now I expect like me many of you have entered a sweep-stake of some sort either at work, your local pub or even your local shop. But I was surprised to learn that you could be breaking the law without you even realising it, why? Well apparently sweepstakes fall under the gambling act 2005.

After looking at it, I can say this…the law surrounding sweep-stakes is very complex! I was going to try and explain it all to you, but to be honest I cant make nor tail of it, but you can read the rules here.

I am all for staying on the right side of the law, but I do think the law can stretch too far sometimes, and this is a perfect example. There are always going to be those that will try damn hard to ruin others fun, but are you really going to let Neil from accounts come down in his knitted sweater waving the gambling act in front of you? No of course not.

I suggest reading the rules to make sure your not doing anything serious, but to be honest just enjoy the world cup for what it is, a raucous occasion full of patriotism, boozing and getting angry when Rooney gets kicked in the nuts by Ronaldo, and of course having a flutter.

I have included a link so you can download a free sweepstake form, enjoy!

Sweepstake form

 A few months ago I wrote a post on the new firmware update on the ps3 which allowed users to play 3d games, well good news is that today Sony launched there first ever range of 3d games!

Obviously you will need a 3d compatible tv, the new sony bravia is a good choice, they are also giving away a free 3d game when you buy it.

this is good news for techno junkies and ps3 fanatics alike, not sure about the quality of the games, so if you have played them then let us know what you think!

Games released are available on the PlayStation network, the titles are:

Wipeout HD

Super stardust HD

Pain

A demo of Motorstorm pacific drift

Its that time of the week again, yup the time when I put my hand down the trousers of the Internet and pull out a big meaty collection of links, some useless, some sexy and some down right stupid. Sit back and enjoy.

Asylum – One man declares war on developers

Justaguything – Worst band names of the past year

Mensweekly – 10 ways to turn a woman on

Therugged – Building a basic protein shake

Askmen – Female ejaculation, learn how to make your missus explode like a volcano!…literally

Hecklerspray – Katie Price to release a single, because she hates you

Other random stuffs

Impossible Objects

10 Weirdest Dog Breeds

Top 10 Most Bizarre Items Thrown on a Football Pitch

Top 10 Low Pass Fly By’s

10 Fun Things To Do At The Hospital

How To Identify A Redneck

Nazi Women – Female Supporters of the Third Reic

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Get some nuts sucka! Yeah doesn’t have quite the same appeal when I say it. Basically I have been pootlin’ round the Interweb and I came across this site. It’s a gym, the sort of gym even I would go to (I’m very exercise shy).

After taking a look around the site I found out that nearly an hour had passed before I came off it, I found it thoroughly entertaining. A few cools things you can do on there are -

Mr T yourself – yep! you can upload a photo of yourself and get that typicle look

Free ring tones – Plus wallpapers, voicemail and messenger icons

Arcade games – You have to play these! seriously, 45 mins I spent just on these, you get to play bowling with a tyre!

Anyway the site is full of cool random stuff so go check it out here you can also join the facebook fan page here. I have also been thinking to myself if Mr T ever came on to my missus, would I actually do anything about it? hmmmm, probably not, even if I could manage to raise my quivering fist, I’m pretty sure he would break it just by shouting profusely at it. I have included a nice video for you to watch, check it out!

Meeting your dream lady is not easy unless your lucky in love. For most of us we have to trudge through many a failed relationship before finally finding that someone special. But what about if you have been single for years? how do you increase your chances? Apart from paying for it, having plastic surgery to look like David Beckham or getting a job as a pilot, there are practical and simple ways to leverage the odds in your favour, one of which I will go through today is the best places to meet a woman of your dreams. So read on and enjoy.

The Gym

The gym is not just a place for you to sweat profusely and flex your muscles in front of the mirror, it is also a great place to interact with women, why? well because your both there for the same reason, you have no boundaries. The fact your both sweating like crazy helps break the ice. If you meet a woman you like at the gym you can be certain she wants to look after herself and could be getting fit in the hope of bagging a man, and that man could be you!

Weddings

Most importantly a friend or relatives wedding, not the sort where your a hanger on and you don’t know anyone. A good wedding makes a lot of single women in the mood for love and romance, and make them realise that they deserve happiness and fulfilment just as much as the couple getting wed. Be confident and mix amongst people you know and people you don’t, you will soon find yourself chatting away to your possible future lover.

B&Q

Bit of a strange one I know, but many women will go into hardware stores looking for something, then realise the enormity of the place and feel a little out of depth, I’m not saying women can’t do DIY but sometimes even for men it can be daunting. If you see a woman on her own looking puzzled, go and help her out! It’s quite obvious she’s single, else she would be there with her husband. Speak to her and offer her assistance, she would appreciate that more than the spotty 16 year old sales guy.

Hobby Classes

Cooking, painting, language, floristry or whatever. I know it sounds a bit cliche and these sorts of classes are getting less popular but the best thing about these classes is that you already know you have at least one thing in common with your prospective lover! Plus it’s a great excuse to meet up later for ‘extra curricular learing’.

Women’s clothing shops

Bit weird I know but you would be surprised. You can go in and ask a nice lady assistant that you need to buy a present for your sister, ask her questions on sizes etc to break the ice. You can end up chatting for ages and before you know it you have built up a rapport with her, and the so called shopping is an after thought. One thing though is to make it known you are buying for your sister, other wise she will automatically assume your buying for your girlfriend.

Conclusion -

I hope this article was of use, and hopefully it has given you some food for thought. Of course there are places you shouldn’t go to meet women, such as bars and clubs, (unless you want no strings sex) strip clubs, hospitals, funerals etc, anywhere where there is too much noise, grief and worry you should stay well clear, it’s not an ideal atmosphere to meet a woman.

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