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Georgia businessman, talk radio host, and Tea Party activist Herman Cain speaks at CPAC 2011. Yes, it’s a long video, but it is both entertaining and inspirational.
Back in the day, when men were men, the men carried brief cases. A quality briefcase was a symbol of success and authority, the man who carried it was respected, Gordon Gecko would never carry a European carryall. When the briefcase snaps open, its time to do business, when the man-purse is unbuckled, its probably time to talk about man-scaping, comparing moisturizer, or some such metrosexual drivel.
Well, now we find out that the metrosexuals that have been carrying these man-purses are hurting their backs while trying to be just like Jude Law (left) and David Beckham (right). while we are at it, caption one or the other if you like:
From our friends in England:
Man bags lead to back troubles
They are the ultimate symbol of a modern metrosexual, sported by David Beckham and Brad Pitt: the man bag.
But the grown-up satchel is responsible for causing serious back injuries, according a group of medical experts.
Man bags have come of age in the last decade, replacing the old-fashioned briefcase, and sported by an increasing number of commuters. Unlike a stiff attache case which has a carry handle, a man bag has a strap and is usually made of soft leather or canvas, allowing men to sling it across their backs.
When they first appeared in offices across the country, the owners were often mocked for adopting the distinctly Continental fashion of men having handbags. They were the final nail in the coffin for the era of furled umbrellas, sturdy brief cases and even stiffer upper lips.
But an increasing number of high profile men from David Beckham to Jude Law sporting them meant the trend took off. John Lewis said sales of man bags have increased 21 per cent over the last year, with shoppers buying ever smaller ones thanks to the iPad, the tablet computer made by Apple, being able to squeeze into smaller spaces.
However, the British Chiropractic Association estimated that the average weight of these bags now totals 6.2kg, or 13.7lb – the equivalent of nearly 14 bags of sugar – because of the quantity of electronic hardware that so many carry on a daily basis.
Maybe if they hit the weights once in a while, throw some kettlebells around, or built up some real usable muscle doing some honest work so they wouldn’t hurt their backs over carrying 14lbs…The fact that the Brits even wrote and article about this is further proof that Europe needs to man up…I digress…
Tim Hutchful from the British Chiropractic Association comments: “Man Bags are now a necessity for many men during their daily lives, but they could cause back and shoulder pain from prolonged stress, this can also impact posture. The bags serve a purpose so we need to become more savvy in how we use them, whilst learning to read our bodies and know when we’re placing too much pressure on certain points.”
So, beware, all metrosexual man-purse toting ‘guys’, lest a back injury may eat into your mani-pedi time, that latest hair ‘product’ demonstration, or you laser hair removal appointment…now get over the gym and throw around some iron, grow a pair and reclaim your real man bag, embrace your Y chromosome, and get a nice briefcase, punk.
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Tito’s Handmade Vodka, a big favorite at the Coldwarrior Bar, has just been certified 100% made in America. So to celebrate, some shots are in order!
For those of you who like vodka, i suggest trying this brand, its top shelf without the top shelf price.:
Tito’s Handmade Vodka Becomes First and Only Made in USA Certified Spirit
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 8, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Celebrating its American heritage and Texas roots, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has made it official by becoming the first and only spirit brand to be Made in USA Certified. After working closely with the team at Made in USA Certified through a rigorous audit, Tito’s is very proud to announce this new certification.
“Now, more than ever, it’s important that people are given tools to make informed decisions when they spend their money,” says Nicole Portwood, Brand Manager. “By becoming officially Made in USA Certified, we are able to assure our customers that when they support Tito’s Handmade Vodka, they are supporting a 100% American company as well as the economy here at home.”
Not only is Tito’s Handmade Vodka a truly American brand, but it consistently beats the giant imports in taste tests and reviews, so consumers can count on exceptional quality at a reasonable price.
Tito Beveridge, founder and master distiller, is a firm believer in the American dream. “I am proud that there is still opportunity in America for those that follow their dreams and are willing to work very hard to achieve them,” says Tito. After many years and many career paths including oil man and mortgage broker, Tito found something he loved to do that married his scientific skills with his love for nightlife and celebrating with friends. In 1997, he obtained the first permit to distill in Texas history. He worked day and night in his one-man one-room distillery, cooking vodka, catching some sleep here and there on the cot near the still. Without investors or much of a budget, he rolled the dice on his dream, running up as many credit cards as they would give him (19 total in the end). He slowly built a small team, some of whom cared so much that they worked for free in the beginning. Eventually things started to fall into place, despite the trials of being a one-man one-brand vodka in a business dominated by corporate giants.
14 years later, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is available in all 50 states and continues to grow as more people find out and share this American brand with friends and family. Every drop is still distilled and bottled on the same land in Austin, TX and Tito is at the distillery almost every day, tasting and tweaking batches to make sure only the purest, best tasting vodka goes into his bottles.
About Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Founded in 1997, Bert “Tito” Beveridge, now a 40-something geophysicist, obtained the first legal permit to distill in Texas and created Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Tito distills his corn-based, gluten-free vodka 6 times in old-fashioned pot stills, the first of which he built himself. Tito’s Handmade Vodka has gone on to win the prestigious Double Gold Unanimous Judge’s Choice at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and continues to receive critical acclaim for its impeccably pure taste, affordability, and brand growth.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is distilled and bottled by Fifth Generation Inc. in Austin, Texas, and is available in Liter, 1.75L, 750mL, 375mL, 200mL, and 50mL sizes.
For more information, visit www.titosvodka.com
The review of Tito’s, and it is right on the mark:
I received a suggestion from a reader to review Tito’s Handmade Vodka. He said all other vodka was swill compared to Tito’s. I decided I should find that vodka as soon as I could. It took awhile, but I finally got my hands on Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
According to the website, they’d rather spend money on developing the vodka than marketing. That shows from the utter lack of advertising and simple packaging. While it won’t make them a ton of money, I appreciate the goal of the company. The laid back attitude of the Austin, Texas based distiller is right up my ally.
The Shot
I wasn’t expecting anything, but I was floored by this vodka. The shot, even warm, is completely neutral. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is simply ethanol and water. The only taste is the standard ethanol burn. The shot went down smooth and required no chaser. Tito’s vodka achieved the goal of making a vodka even girls could drink straight. This is a wonderful shooting vodka.
The Mixed Drink
I mixed Tito’s Handmade Vodka with Simply Orange Juice. The screwdriver is what you’d expect if you were mixing water with your orange juice instead of vodka. The vodka doesn’t alter the flavor at all beyond making the orange juice taste diluted as though you left ice cubes sitting in it.
Opinions
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is vodka at its finest. It is perfect for sipping or mixing. Even at double the price, Tito’s would still be worth every penny. If you can buy Tito’s Handmade Vodka in your area, you should be drinking it.
Meet ‘Tito’:
Tito Beveridge of Titos Vodka tells the Titos Story, this video is a hysterical life story, well worth watching:
The Diary of Daedalus
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