Made Man’s 25 Rules of Style

1. Get to know your tailor. No matter what you wear, he can make it look better.

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2. A suit jacket or sports coat should fit like a glove. Once buttoned, you should be able to slide a palm between your chest and the coat. Anything more, and the jacket is too big.


3. A tie should hit you at the belt buckle. Never higher or lower.


4. Your tie should never be wider than your lapel. 

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5. Pocket squares are a great addition to any suit. Just remember it should never match your tie, only complement it.

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6. You should always see some of your shirt cuff once your sleeve ends. A quarter to a half-inch is plenty.

7. Suit pants should never pool at your shoes. They should have about a one-inch break.


8. A bulky wallet doesn’t make you look rich. Only carry the necessities: your ID, a credit card, and a few small bills.


9. When wearing leather shoes, your belt should always match. Brown with brown and black with black.


10. Dress shoes are a staple in any mans closet. Invest in a quality pair.

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11. Keep your shoes clean and polished. Nothing looks worse than scuffed and faded toes.



12. You should never wear square-toed shoes. NEVER.


13. Jeans should distress on their own. Never buy them that way.


14. Never wear a belt and suspenders. Only one or the other.


15. Flip flops are for the beach only.


16. A plain black or white T-shirt never goes out of style.


17. Never button the bottom button of your jacket. You don’t want to look like a bellboy.

Canali, fall/winter 2014

18. Pleats are not flattering. Stick to flat-front pants.

Hermes, fall/winter 2014

19. Socks are an extension of your personality. They don’t need to match your pants, but they should complement your whole outfit.


20. The basting stitches on the shoulders and the rear vents of your coat should be removed.


21. White socks are for the gym, not with a suit.


22. Lose the plastic watch. Invest in something refined and timeless.

23. Oversized watches are not flattering on anyone. Keep the dinner plates on the table.


24. It’s always best to show up overdressed rather than underdressed.


25. Follow your instincts, not the trends.

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5 Home Exercises To Get You Cut

Is time your excuse too for hiding that beer-belly under layers of clothes? Well, most of us try this trick on others when we can't justify our unfit body. Lack of time leads to not getting to the gym, and hence fitness takes a back seat. But this new year let's make it happen. If you can't go to the gym, let's get the gym home. No, we are not asking you to buy the entire gym equipment and bring it home. These simple moves can get you cut and give you a body your colleagues will be envious of. Plus, you save on the gym membership money. 2014 should be a year to remember!

Pulling

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Pulling is the best way to build a brilliant back, as that is fundamental to your entire upper body strength. It feels great to boast of an iron chest and build big arms, but you want overall strength. Exercises such as rows and pull-ups actually use your body weight against you. Being the two most primal exercises, you don't really need to go to a gym to do pull-ups.

Lunges

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The way it is important to build your upper body, it is equally important to have a good lower body. And that is possible with the lunges. If you have dumbbells or barbells lying around at home, then use them as well. Contract your glutes and don't just rely on your quadmuscles.

Pushups

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Old is gold! That's what works best when it comes to doing the ancient (but proven) method of keeping fit without having to hit the gym. Push-ups works as a great test for upper body strength. Do more reps or time yourself to see how many push-ups you can do in a given time. Make it fun.

Planks

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Easy and cool as they may look, don't be surprised if you find them quite a task to do. Planks are perhaps one of the most basic exercises for abs, but they benefit your entire core. Target your upper and lower abs with standard planks, and target the obliques with side planks. They also help you improve your posture.

Cardio

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The best part about indulging in cardio is that you have a plethora of things to choose from. Running, cycling, swimming-take your pick and you will see the fat in your body being replaced by energy. Train smart to train hard.

Facts and Trivia: What are some of the most mind-blowing facts about the Indian military?

1)India will become one of the few country to have a nuclear triad-air bombers, ICBMs(Intercontinental ballistic missiles) and nuclear submarines. Sagrika( a nuclear capable submarine missile) was successfully test fired in Jan. 2013 for the 14th time with a range between 700 to 1900 km depending on the payload.

2)India controls the highest battlefield in the world- the Siachen glacier, at 5000m above MSL.

3) American Green Berets( Army Special Forces) and Delta Force operators came to India to train at HAWS(high altitude warfare school) under Para SF before leaving for Afghanistan in 2002.

4) India is the largest importer of weapon system in the world( not necessarily a good thing)

5)India paid Israel $1.1 billion to build a Phalcon AWACS( Airborne Warning and Control System) which allows a country to record radar signatures 500 km into the enemy territories without crossing an international boundary.

6)India has two aircraft carriers-INS Virat and INS-Vikramaditya.
INS Vikrant will  be commissioned in near future(2017).
INS Vishal will be inducted by early 2022.

7)The Brahmos Cruise Missile jointly developed by India and Russia has a speed of Mach 2.8 with a range of 300km.(official estimates).
Brahmos 2 is a hypersonic missile(Mach 7) under development.

8)India covertly tested its nuclear arsenal in the early 1970s and late 1990s without the CIA even knowing what was happening. India's successful testing of its nuclear weapons( Smiling Buddha and Pokhran 2) is regarded as one of CIA's biggest failures.

9)Indian Air Force pilots, in a show of power to the Chinese, landed a C-130J Super Hercules on the highest airfield( with a rugged runway) in the world(daulat beg oldi, ladakh).

 

Reasons Why Having A Dog Helps You Score Chicks

Unless she’s the chosen one of the thousands of people who is allergic to dogs, chances are that your pooch will only bring her closer to you. A dog-owner would never have to find extraordinary ways to charm a woman. Instead of the regular places like the bar or a friend’s party, imagine you could even score a hot chick at the park while walking your dog. Even if you are a jerk in real life, you look like a million dollars with your dog around you. The sight of a man walking with his lovely wingman on fours is probably the sexiest for a single woman who loves dogs. Here are a few reasons why we think having a dog is much more than just having someone to guard your home.

Works As An Icebreaker 

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In an ideal situation, you really can’t be sure if a pretty woman would like to strike up a conversation with you when you are walking by yourself. But seeing you walk with a dog, women are more likely to approach you. Dogs are mostly people-friendly and that can be a real advantage. In fact, she might even offer to give you a hand next time your dog needs a shower in your garden!

Shows You’re Responsible 

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Owning a pet is a huge commitment in itself. And if your dog looks happy and healthy, she would automatically know you are not irresponsible. That’s a quality women dig when it comes to taking the next step.

Shows You Are Compassionate 

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Caring for an animal takes more effort than caring for a human. The level of empathy you portray also draws a woman towards you and can prove it to her that you are a keeper.

You Appear More Organized 

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If you own a dog, you don’t have a choice but to be organized. There’s your daily routine, and then there’s your dog. Every healthy dog needs his owner to be disciplined, and feed him or walk him on time every day. That’s a sure shot way to impress any woman instantly.

You Are Unlikely To Be Commitment-Phobic 

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A man who owns a dog promises to look after the pet till the last day. Every woman looks for a man who’s not scared to commit to a long-term relationship. Dedication and commitment are an important part of a dog owner’s characteristics.

You Are Better Groomed Than Most 

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Your dog’s grooming also affects yours, and that is a huge plus point. Women judge, and they judge way too soon. If you happen to walk around the park with a dog who is clean and looks well-kept, she’ll automatically assume you pay enough attention to your personal hygiene too. We don’t need to tell you where that’s going, right?

You Understand Unspoken Words 

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Well, wouldn’t every woman give her life to have a man like that in her life? Living with a pet means you understand their needs without them having to say it. Okay, dogs can’t say it and women can. But you get the drift, right? Most of the times, a man’s gotta understand what she doesn’t say. So, the moment she sees you know exactly when your dogs needs to go out to empty their bladder, she also knows that you will know exactly when she needs that diamond ring.

10 Footballers Who Are Known For Their Charity

  


Passion, love, respect, fanaticism-all of these are synonymous to football. For most of the fans, football is a way of life. Whilst football is their religion, football players are gods they worship. Footballers are famous for their charity work. Almost every football club and big footballing conglomerate does very good job in the developing countries for their upliftment. Here are some of the most renowned footballers who do charity.

1. Didier Drogba

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The ex-Chelsea forward is known for his exceptional charity work towards his home nation. His plea to support Ivory Coast in the 2006 World Cup ended a 5-year-old civil war in his country. Due to his influence on his country, he was on TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2010. He also has a charity organization called The Didier Drogba Foundation which works toward the betterment of basic necessities in Ivory Coast.

2. Craig Bellamy

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This Premier League star has donated 1.4 million pounds of his own earnings in Sierra-Leone to start the Craig Bellamy Foundation, which provides world-class education to young minds along with training them for football.

3. Jack Wilshere

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He might not have a charity or any form to his name but he created waves on the social media for his humble gesture towards a young boy named Jack Marshall. Jack Marshall was suffering with brain tumor and Wilshere use to hang out with Marshall and his family. He even invited them to his place for barbeque parties.

4. Mario Balotelli

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He is the true Dabangg of the European football. Always in the news for all the wrong reasons, Balotelli has emerged as a generous person off the pitch. He, reportedly, have been seen giving out 1000 pounds to the destitute. And his generosity doesn't end here-he donates half of his salary to various charities. Super Mario Indeed!

5. Dirk Kyut

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Dirk Kyut is known for his down-to-earth attitude both on and off the pitch. His charity foundation called the Dirk Kyut Foundation works toward the upliftment of children in developing countries. He and his wife, Gertrude Kyut, both are very active with the Dirk Kyut Foundation.

6. Ryan Giggs

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He might not be as renowned as other football stars when it comes to charity but he is very active with UNICEF. He visited Sierra-Leone to work with UNICEF. He is also pretty active with the 'Show Racism The Red Card' campaign.

7. Michael Essien

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Jose Mourinho's favorite mid-fielder, Michael Essien, does a lot of charity with the only thing he knows-Football. He had organized a charity match last year between Africa XI and World XI in Ghana and this year he also plans to do the same. He is also the peace ambassador selected by African Union to promote peace in Africa.

8. Mesut Ozil

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The latest to join the charity chariot is German international Ozil. Ozil donated his World Cup earnings, i.e. 237,000 pounds to the World Cup host nation Brazil. 23 Brazilian children to will get benefit from this and will be able to use the money for their medical needs. That's what we call a champion in its truest form!

9. Lionel Messi

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Another very famous face who does charity is Lionel Messi. Messi has a foundation named Leo Messi Foundation and he is an active member of UNICEF. Besides this, Messi actively donates to his home country Argentina. Be it the construction of his childhood club's dormitory or restoration of a hospital in his home town, he is there to help out.

10. Cristiano Ronaldo

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Lastly, the Real Madrid legend Ronaldo is a brand himself to whom charity comes naturally. He is always available to support his home town or his fans or any major international event. He donated 1.5 million euros to set up schools in Gaza by selling the Golden Boot he won in 2012. He has helped to set up a cancer center in Madeira. He is now the brand ambassador for 'Save The Children' campaign which helps those kids who suffer from hunger and obesity.
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