How to Take Better Photographs
October 31, 2006 by Glenn · 2 Comments
I’ve always thought my photography skills could use some improvement. Too often the pictures end up boring and run-of-the-mill. So, how to get better?
Ask UM: Men’s Valet
October 31, 2006 by Greg · 3 Comments
UM,
As any gentleman has there’s a number of things I carry with me every. Cell phone, keys, wallet, all these things are essential to life, not quite in an oxygen way, but in a shoes kinda of way. Read more
Flame On: Transhumanism
October 31, 2006 by Greg · 4 Comments
I was in my apartment playing, albeit a little too loudly, an electronic dj mix by armin van burren when my neighbor knocked on the door. After complimenting me on my choice in music, he invited me to a party at his place later that evening. From that point we started a friendship in which he shared with me topics like military technologies, gaming as entertainment, and the most shocking, transhumanism. Read more
drinking to your health
October 30, 2006 by Cash · 2 Comments
Being a lover of libations keeps me constantly on the lookout for any additional benefits of enjoying a stiff drink.
A recent study indicates that moderate drinking seems to contribute to a healthier heart.
(I read about this on an Australian web site where I was also delighted to learn three new drinking terms: pot, stubby and nip. )
Viva la Australians, Viva La Booze!
Enlightened Seduction - The Way of Men & Women Product Review
October 30, 2006 by Glenn · 9 Comments
Following on the 10 traits of natural seducers, Zan’s second DVD is about the situation modern-day men and women find themselves in. Specifically, men are confused about how women want them to act. And women have been let down time and again in their relationships with men… because the men are confused.
poll : hottest hair?
October 30, 2006 by Cash · 3 Comments
I was having a discussion this weekend with a lovely young lady bemoaning the decline of Playboy magazine. In perusing the November issue together, it was quite apparent that Hefner and Co. have a real predjudice for blondes. Read more
30-30 reposado tequila : product review
October 27, 2006 by Cash · 2 Comments
I’ve never been a fan of tequila straight.
Margaritas? Sure. Especially with a nice salty rim on a hot summer’s day.
Sipping tequila, or even doing shots of it, seemed more like taking my medicine (and a flaming, gag reflex inducing medicine at that) than enjoying a drink.
YouTube: Bill Maher Rap Translation
October 27, 2006 by Glenn · 2 Comments
Biscuit. Catch the vapors. Ice. Deciphering rap lyrics isn’t the easiest thing to do. But Bill Maher has translated some classic rap verses into “white-speak,” with hilarious results.
open forum fridays : hillary vs. condi
October 27, 2006 by Cash · 6 Comments
With election season upon us, I thought it would be good to ask an important question of our politically savvy Urban Monarch readers:
Mensa Select Board Games
Board games are not just for kids, they are mental exercises to encourage health and longevity. However, digging through the stacks of games can be a challenge in itself. This is where the Mensa Select award comes in. Read more
a tippler’s life for me : DIY ice sleeve
October 26, 2006 by Cash · 7 Comments
Ah booze; ”The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.”
All month long on Thursdays at noon I’ll be sharing my thoughts on enjoying a tippler’s life.
The 25 Most Stylish Films of All Time
October 26, 2006 by Glenn · 2 Comments
If you’re looking for a bit of fashion inspiration, check out GQ’s feature of the 25 most stylish films of all time. I’m partial to classic looks like Steve McQueen in Bullitt or Robert Redford in Three Days of the Condor.
Malcolm McDowell in A Clockwork Orange… well, I’ll leave that look for others to try and pull off.
Are there any films missing from the list? The Matrix and Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet come to mind.
flickr: Classic Keys
October 25, 2006 by Greg · 5 Comments
This is a new feature here at urban monarch, flickr pictures. We’re scouring the internet looking for cool things that real people are doing. For our first feature we’re taking a look at classic keyrings from around the world.
Sex: Kiss and Tell
October 25, 2006 by Greg · 8 Comments
This is a new weekly feature here on Urban Monarch. This column will embrace all sexual topics. I could not think of a better way to open this column than to broach the subject of talking about sex. To be more specific, I’m talking about kissing and telling. Read more
vanilla vs. viagra
The seductive power of scent.
I’ve always been amazed by its hold over me. There’s nothing quite as surprising as walking through a bar or bookstore and passing a woman wearing the same perfume that an ex-girlfriend of mine wore.
Almost instantly, I’m transported back to our most passionate moments together.
How To Be Punctual
October 24, 2006 by Glenn · 2 Comments
Some people are always on time, but I’d hazard a guess that most of us have occasional punctuality problems. WikiHow’s article on how to be punctual has some good tips.
- Don’t be an optimist. Things usually take significantly longer than you’d expect, even without major delays.
- Wake up when you’re supposed to wake up. Acquire the habit of sitting up, stretching, and getting out of bed as soon as the alarm goes off.
- Commit yourself to being 15 minutes early for everything, and bring something you can read in short segments everywhere you go.
Read the full article for all 11 tips.
Simplify Your Life with the Jimi Wallet
October 24, 2006 by Greg · 2 Comments
Almost 2 years into production the Jimi Wallet is old news, but I finally got one last week and it’s awesome. For those not hip to the Jimi, here is the scoop. Read more
Flame On: The Beginning of the End of America
October 24, 2006 by Glenn · 4 Comments
Welcome to the first installment of Urban Monarch’s new “Flame On” series. The purpose of Flame On is to let Urbman Monarch contributors post ideas and articles that we feel should be known about, but are likely to be controversial (or downright crazy).
The topics for Flame On are chosen by the individual poster, not by an Urban Monarch consensus. Consequently, the posts don’t represent Urban Monarch’s opinions as a whole (and not even necessarily the opinions of the individual poster).
play better blackjack
October 23, 2006 by Cash · 4 Comments
Blackjack is binary.
For every decision you face during the course of a hand, there is a right and wrong way to play.
These decisions have been statistically proven and when followed exactly, will give you a disadvantage of only 1.5% against the house; one of the lowest of any casino game.
This method of playing is called ‘basic strategy’.
It’s very good, but memorizing it can take some time, and for the recreational player (aka not blackjack obsessed like myself) can seem like more trouble than it’s worth.
For this reason, when friends and students alike of mine begin learning the game, I am often asked the same question;
“Arn’t there some basic rules I can follow to improve my chances?”
Enlightened Seduction - The Way of the Natural Product Review
October 23, 2006 by Glenn · 6 Comments
I want to start off by saying you’ll need an open mind if you’re going to read this review. The product is definitely outside what mainstream society finds “acceptable,” and will likely offend some of you. With that said… Read more
Poll: Man or Woman
October 23, 2006 by Greg · Leave a Comment
When we started urban monarch we had one goal, create a website to help men to become better men. However, the more we go out and talk to people about urban monarch, the more we hear that women really enjoy reading the site as well. So we’ve created a poll to answer the question just how many of you out there are women.Which sex are you?
