Finding the right pair of casual sneakers is a tricky but imperative task. For guys, there are, of course, tons of options to choose from and a myriad of different stylistic influences tugging at us from all directions. Sneakerhead culture– with its collector’s mentality, kaleidoscopic approach, and limited-edition snobbery– has had a dual effect on the male sneaker shopper. Some have tried to embrace the moment whole-heartedly, taking full advantage of the new availability of old school styles and the newfound acceptability of increasingly brighter colors.

Continue reading, GearCravers, for more on how to pick the right pair of sneakers for your wardrobe.

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Have you ever Googled yourself? No no, we mean the search engine– have you ever typed your own name into Google to see the results? Chances are you certainly have, just as most web savvy people have at some point in the recent past. What many readers may not know is that there are ways of manipulating what you see in search results for names, phrases and other words. In the web marketing world, this is referred to as “Search Engine Optimization”, although many “SEO’s” may frown on that word “manipulation”. While this process can be used for good, it can also be used for a lot of fun at the expense of your friends and enemies alike. Keep reading, GearCravers, to learn about the Art of Googlebombing, and how manipulate google to give your enemies some rather ugly search results…

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We know you’re not proud of it, but you’ve messed up before. You might have missed a birthday, an anniversary, maybe even a Valentine’s Days in the past. Compared to women, we’re just wired a little differently, and things like buying flowers just don’t excite us the way the do for our better halves. When we put off this little task or miss it altogether, she’s left devastated and we’re forced to pick up the pieces. Luckily, the friendly folks here at GearCrave have your back, and we’ve got some pointers on how to get it right and never miss her big day again. Continue reading, GearCravers, for our Idiot’s Guide to Buying Flowers for Her.

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Growing up, Dad was our number one hero. He was strong, cool and embodied everything we wanted to be. The pride we had in our father as children has remained until this day, a pride we celebrate once a year on the Father’s Day holiday. While he deserves more than just one day a year, only one day is recognized nationally as the day of the father. In preparing for Father’s Day, we’ve put together a list of the top ten Father’s Day gifts for this year, plus some handy tips on making sure your dad feels appreciated on his day. Continue reading, GearCravers, for the 2008 Father’s Day Buyer’s Guide.

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The tuxedo is the central outfit to any formal affair. Every guy should know how to buy one, choose one, wear one and most importantly, own one. You never know when an event will call for black tie, and a tux will never go out of style. Follow GearCrave into the store, to the tailor and out on the town as we tell you how to buy a tux. Continue reading, GearCravers, for the details on how to add a tuxedo to your very own wardrobe.

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So you want to throw a dinner party, huh? Not so fast tough guy. Entertaining your friends ain’t so easy. Luckily, GearCrave is here to help. Here are a few solid tips on how to do it right and win your friends’ approval — but watch out, they may start wanting to come over more often… Continue reading, GearCravers, for our 101 on throwing a dinner party.

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April Fool’s Day is mostly lame– because the skillful prank is a dying art. Sure, Penn & Teller keep the dream alive by showing how rubbing a few brain cells together can have hilarious results, but do YOU know how to create a kick-ass gag that they’ll be talking about for weeks around the water cooler? After the jump, we’ll explain how one evil April Fool’s attempt went and how you can learn from it to prank like a pro.

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During the Cold War, America was full of holes, and each one contained a nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missile. For every missile there was an underground command center (called a capsule) with two military officers on duty for 24 hours at a time, each one holding a launch key. If the officers got the right command from on high, they would verify with a countersign, insert their keys and launch the missile– bye bye bad guys. It takes two keys to launch, insuring that a rogue maniac couldn’t start his own WWIII, at least not without driving his partner in the capsule to the same brand of crazy.

Fortunately, nobody ever had to turn their keys in real life, only in training missions that simulated an underhanded attack by dirty commies. Now a lot of these sites are abandoned, decommissioned under anti-nuclear proliferation treaties and other negotiations. When the government sold these off at bargain-basement prices, savvy investors scooped them up and now resell them to anyone with an urge to live underground and with no windows. GearCrave got the scoop…after the jump learn how you can track down and bid on your very own post-nuclear missile silo home.

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Spring brings with it the urge to throw raw meat on red-hot outdoor cooking surfaces, filling the air with that distinctive aroma that proclaims “I am a carnivore. I am at the top of the food chain.” If you’re taking a look at your good-weather plans and realizing the one component missing is a quality grill, we have quite a treat for you. After the jump, you’ll get the GearCrave lowdown on buying a grill. Dump that battered old thing you don’t want to clean anyway, and set yourself up with some serious cooking power.

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