The Dadsense, after the fold…

I’m on vacation so hang on to your comments. Well the moderation que anyway . Have a great weekend. 

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 Dr. Legato shows how the forces of culture and biology conspire against male mortality. Drawing on the latest research and narrated through the lives of her patients, she delves into problems that both men and women care about– from why the male fetus is at greater risk, to why boys have a hard time adjusting to school, to how elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol make men more prone to aggression and why they are more likely to die from cardiac arrest or cancer and even depression.

Stepping away from the Health aspects for a minute, there are reasons why Men could die first. Let me count the ways :

• If you’re cheating on your partner, if she doesn’t kill you with her 4 inches heels, she’ll likely kill you with alimony, child support, years of blame for being the reason why she hates Men, hence a lifetime therapy that you’ll probably be paying too. Monetary and emotional blackmail.
• You’re likely to die first if you’ve been divorced too many times. You can’t even handle 1 woman, how the hell do you think you’ll handle 5 ex-wives?
• And if you’re stupid enough to have kids with each woman because you’re too proud (or coward) to get sniffed, that means lots and lots of child support, different days of visitation, your kids hating each other because Daddy spent more time with one child than the other. The ex-wives will step up and before you know it, you’re bald like Dr. Phil.
• If you haven’t accepted that “Yes Dear” works mysterious ways, then you might as well start digging your own grave.
• And if it isn’t obvious enough, SHE KNOWS BEST!! Live and Learn!! =P

All kidding aside, get the book and learn how to avoid dying first, the healthy way. And what do you know, it’s a Woman Doctor who’s trying to save you guys, AGAIN. Imagine that.

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The new addition to our Beauty & Style Channel here at b5media would sure help you in the “shopping for her jewelry” department. Let the amazing Chloe guide you in finding just the right bling for your partner and maybe even yourself with Gleaming Things. You know what Marilyn Monroe said, and I’m sure your lady has whispered to you while sleeping, “diamonds are a girl’s bestfriend“.

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• INGREDIENTS :
• chicken quarters (or legs, thighs)
• a bottle of Lawry’s Baja Chipotle Marinade
• a boiling pot with water.

When you’re grilling chicken, except the chicken breasts, you MUST parboil the chicken first. This will avoid burnt skin and raw meat. By parboiling it, the chicken is already half-way cooked inside so by the time you grill ‘em, they’re finishing to cook with the skin. Know what I mean? Parboiling means pre-boiling the chicken in water. More after the fold..

Ok so you parboil the chicken. Stick a fork into the meat and when there’s clear liquid coming out of it, then it’s done. Drain the water off. Transfer the chicken into  container/tupperware, over the chipotle marinade, make sure every pieces are coated with the marinade. Cover and store in the fridge, overnight or about 2-3 hours before grilling time.

Grill each side about 10-12 minutes. Depends how powerful your grill is. Set it to medium heat. 8-10 minutes on each side is an ideal grilling time as well. I think you know what a cooked chicken looks like right?  Maybe before you start preparing your grilled chicken, ask your wife/gf nicely to make potato salad to go nicely with it. If you want to do the whole thing and need a recipe, e-mail me (dexie.wharton@b5media.com) . 

Enjoy. If you can’t grill, you can always bake ‘em in the oven. Either way, it’s delicious. She and the whole family will enjoy it. Have a great weekend!

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(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don’t do It.

The rest of the the 9 Words That Women Use after the fold…

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That’s Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you. Do not question, or faint; just say you’re welcome. I want to add in a clause here: This is true unless she says “Thanks a lot” – that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say “you’re welcome” in this case, for that will bring on a “whatever”).

(8) Whatever: Is a women’s way of saying screw YOU!

(9) Don’t worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has asked a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking “What’s wrong?” For the woman’s response refer to # 3.

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Carrabba’s Mussels in White Wine Sauce

2 oz Olive Oil
1# Cleaned Canadian Mussels
1/4 Chopped yellow Onion
6 cloves Chopped Garlic
1 oz Pernod liquor
8 Basil Leaves chopped
6 oz Lemon Butter Sauce
Juice of 1 lemon

Heat oil in Sauté pan. Add Mussels, cover and cook until shells begin toopen about 2 minutes. Remove top and add garlic and onions and toss. Cover pan again and cook for 1 minute. Remove top and add remaining ingredients.Reduce heat for 2 minutes with top off. Place in bowl and serve.

Watch Carrabba’s Italian Grill co-founder Johnny Carrabba teaches Vince Gill how to cook Amy Grant’s favorite dish, Mussels in White Wine Sauce.

The mussels look so good I might cook it myself this weekend. Let me know how yours turn out. Hope your wife/gf likes it.

*Photos and Recipe Credit To : Carraba’s Press

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She Knows Best is proud to present to you Fashion Tips for Shorter Men, specifically Men 5′8 and Under. Thanks to Alan Au, Client Relations Director from of Jimmy Au’s for Men 5’8” and Under, we will learn excellent and practical tips on styling to focus more on style instead of the height.

Fashion Tips for Shorter Men after the fold… (this is a long one so grab a beer or wine, whichever you prefer)

Show your stripes… While some fashion designers are abandoning these vertical enhancements, if you want to look taller at work, you need to consider stripes. Choose stripes of a thinner variety like beaded or pinstripes. Choose stripes where the width between stripes best balances your frame. ¼” to ¾” should be sufficient. The wider you  frame, the wider the stripe option. Any wider than ¾” and you’ll begin to look squat. Stay away from thick or wide stripes like chalk stripes or alternating colored stripes. The lighter color will dominate causing the width to visually double and make you look squat.

When trying on your suit, take a good look close to the mirror to see if it flatters you, but don’t forget to stand about 5 to 10 feet away from the mirror to get a visual sense of what others will see in a more typical day to day situation. Remember, 5 to 10 feet in the mirror is really 10 to 20 feet away. Make sure you can see you in the suit and not just the suit. If only the suit looks good and not you in it, then pass.

The skinny on ties… Fashion designers are split in their fashion direction as far as tie widths go. Some are going much wider while others are going narrower. Go narrow. Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s more proportioned for a shorter frame. Ties that are 2 ½” to 3 ¼” at its widest point should be enough. Anything that will add width to your midsection will make you look short, so stay away from the wide bib-looking ties. Narrower ties look more balanced and in effect, will make you look more proportioned; which in turn makes you look taller. Note that narrower is good enough. Unless you’re in the entertainment business, the 80’s skinny ties are probably more appropriate for social evenings or date nights, not the work week.

Wear a shirt, not a chute. The baggy shirt of the 90’s is an unwanted fashion statement when you are under 5’8” in 2008. Regular sized shirts tend to look baggier on a shorter frame. Choose more European inspired fits that are trimmer with higher armholes and slimmer bodies. The fullness makes you look like you’re wearing your older brother’s hand-me-downs. These trimmer cuts can easily be shortened to fit your body and arms. Fuller cuts require more work from a more skilled tailor.

Here comes the Hammer… Pants that is! Some designers are showing pleated, full cut dress pants again. Avoid at all costs. Stick to more traditional cuts, preferably in a flat front and in a short rise. I’m not saying you can’t wear pleated pants. Just not the ones that make you look like a b-movie sidekick that involves a genie. If you prefer a pleated pant because you have thick thighs or wide hips, stick to shallower pleats. You can have the extra width you need without having the extra depth you don’t. Proportion is key. Making sure you purchase a pant in a short rise greatly increases your chances of a proper fit.

The number one rule, no matter what the current fashion trend is… Have your clothes altered by a good tailor. This rule applies to men of all heights, but is definitely most important to us shorter guys. Because of our shorter stature, most everything is big on us, which makes us look even shorter. Make sure coat and shirt sleeves are the right length. Make sure coat bottoms are the right length. Make sure coat and shirt waists are the right width. Make sure pant hems aren’t too long and pant legs not too wide, nor the rise too long. Lastly, make sure your tie is not too wide.

Jimmy Au’s has been recently included in Forbe’s Top 10 Men’s Fashion Stores.

*Fashion Tips For Shorter Men from Alan Au,  Client Relations Director of Jimmy Au’s for Men 5’8” and Under.

*Images From Jimmy Au’s Press

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While David Beckham opted for a purple sweater over a collared shirt and necktie with dark jeans to show his support for the Lakers, Antonio Banderas went for a casual purple polo shirt, and white jeans.

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Either Antonio Banderas is really jovial about the Lakers or he’s practicing his next Zorro move

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Leave it to David Beckham to wear the Laker’s color in a very stylish and distinguished way. Plurple sweater over a dress shirt and necktie with dark jeans What can you ask for?

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Posh is one lucky wife and mother hey? . I just love being able to combine Men’s Lifestyle with Fashion. David Beckham spending time with his boys makes my job really easy .

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Arnorld Schwarzenegger may protect and serve California as the Governor, hell the world as the Terminator but first and foremost, he’s a Daddy. Here he is with his daughter at Barney’s while she chatters on with her cell phone in the middle of a crowd. Notice how Arnorld Schwarzenegger puts her protective hand over his daughter’s shoulder while other people look on. If that doesn’t say “protective Daddy” I don’t know what would. He’s certainly not lacking in the Men’s Styling department either. Olive green leather jacket over white polo shirt and khakis. I think he’s wearing white sneakers. A perfect casual attire from the Governator who’s out and about with his daughter.

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