Story by Ron Valderrama With the exception of Florida, almost every state is feeling the effects of the latest winter storm. As cabin fever kicks in we can do some crazy things. Check out this video of a snowball fight on steroids. (Video/Image courtesy of YouTube, DailyEmerald and Dominic Allen) - Follow/Contact Ron: Twitter – FaceBook – ron@socializewize.comRead More

(image via Metalica.com) - Written by Ron Valderrama It may not be “cool” to be a Metallica fan, but in order to achieve the goal of playing on every continent the group decided to play to a group of about 120 people in what looks like a green house. I am not saying that I have even listened to their music in the last decade but this solidifies them as legit in my mind. The fact that they played mostly for scientists who looked like they were hard core metalRead More

In September I completed my first Ironman in Wales. I was probably at the peak of my fitness. Afterwards, I vowed not to do what normally happens after I complete a big challenge, I fall off the wagon and lose all the hard work I’ve put in. This time it would be different of course, it always is, right? I had worked extra hard to build my fitness and strength, I had become an Ironman. Surely I wouldn’t let that slip through my fingers. Time and time again I realiseRead More

Written by Ron Valderrama Here are our top winter items for men to be proper gentlemen. These items can be mixed and matched to create different looks everyday of the week. Now go be fashionwize. Denim: We all need a pair of dark washed jeans to dress up or down. That means at least one pair the is not too baggy or skinny. (jeans by J Brand) - Cardigan: You can go thin or cable knit. Both can be worn on their own or under a sharp blazer. (cardigan byRead More

Written by Ron Valderrama Netflix already has the legacy broadcasters shaking in their boots and now they are taking on the Valentine’s Day Holiday. Their Emmy award winning show House of Cards will make its long awaited return for its sophomore season. Netflix hopes you ditch the overly expensive dinner out and take in a cozy night with your streaming device instead. Check out the promo for season two. I hope my better half is ready to stay in. (Video/Image courtesy of Netflix and YouTube) - Follow or contact Ron:Read More

Written by Ron Valderrama - A Virginia wife told her husband to choose her or his Harley. The decision proved to be a difficult decision so he listed both on Craigslist. The ad which has been removed, lists his wife and bike for $5,900 or best offer. His humourous ad reads: “Sportster: 2006 XL1200L Sportster in excellent condition. Wife: 1959 model year in excellent condition, considering. “Sportster: Only 6,500 miles (less than 900 miles per year!). Wife: High Mileage.” The man says the Harley is a beginners model but insistsRead More

Written by Nate Piller Get the $48 million dollar icy hot ready. The Lakers have announced Kobe’s return in an overly produced and pointless video. Check it out. (Video via YouTube and OC Gaming TV)Read More

Image / Reuters - Written by Ron Valderrama The U.S. economy beat many analysts’s expectations by adding 203,000 jobs in November. It helped bring the unemployment rate down to 7% which is the lowest five years. So is this more proof that the job market is really turning around? There are still 11 million people who are not employed so it may not feel like it. Let’s dive deeper into the numbers. Where are the jobs coming from? 35,000 jobs added – Professional/Business Services 30,500 jobs added – Transportation/Warehousing 28,000Read More

Written by Alana Hurd I have just taken on the biggest challenge of my life, but thank goodness I have some fantastic support because it’s been a tough road so far. Richard E Grant, Jason Flemyng, Adventurers, Athletes & Film makers have backed my campaign to found a home for abandoned disabled children in Southern Africa. I was asked to help whilst volunteering in the area, so I approached a couple of small, local charities that I knew very well & they agreed to adopt the children & give themRead More

Image via Carrot Dating - Written by Marc Loughran Carrot Dating is a new dating app that allows guys who would ordinarily not have a chance with a woman to bribe them with gifts to get a yes. The founder, Brandon Wade is an MIT grad and was literally quoted comparing women to dogs. “I realized that women love presents like dogs love treats. Just as an unfriendly dog wouldn’t deny a tasty treat, any beautiful girl can be bribed into giving you a first date.”, said Wade. This isRead More