When asked, “What is the most dangerous line of work” most people would guess policeman, fireman, fighter pilot, stuntman, ect… but the latest US Bureau of Labor and Statistics study shows, there are a lot more dangerous places to work.

10. Driving a taxi/chauffering
9. Truck driving
8. Electrical power-line installation and repair
7. Roofing
6. Farming and ranching
5. Refuse and recyclable collectors
4. Structural Iron and steel
3. Fishing
1. (tie) Pilot/Lumberjack

When it comes to beer, most people prefer to just buy it at a beer store. However, a few brave (and patient) men brew their own. Now there is a middle of the road for those of us too lazy to really do it ourselves. Mr. Beer is a home brew kit that starts at just $29.99. Simply add water to their ready-made mixes, wait, bottle and chill and you’ll be enjoying homemade beer in about 7 days.

You’re not a man until you can successfully knot a tie. The time honored tradition of a young man learning this skill from his father seems to have faded out of favor due to lax dress codes at work and in public schools, but ties are still the preferred neck wear of the modern business man and a properly tied neck piece can still impress. Neckties.com has a great tutorial on how to tie the 4 most common (four-in-hand, Windsor, half-Winsdor, Pratt knot) necktie knots and a brief description on how to add a dimple for that extra flair. Print this article out and use it wisely.

AskMen.com has a 2 part story highlighting some of the most common male fitness myths. Not all men take their health as seriously as others, but this article has good advice for everyone. Here are some highlights:

“Your buddy’s program will give you the same results
This is a very common notion among bodybuilders, who constantly ask fellow gym partners what kind of program and diet tricks they use, thinking that if they do the same, they will see the same results. This couldn’t be further from the truth.”

“In order to see results, you must push yourself to your limit during every workout
One of the key factors to getting stronger is rest. If you are going to the gym day in and day out, and pushing yourself to the max, you are likely not recovering from your workouts and not getting any stronger. It is when the body is resting that it can repair itself and rebuild so that it is stronger the next time around.”

“You can get a six-pack if you do a thousand crunches a day
The one thing every guy wants from his workout is a nice defined six-pack. Guys will do crunch upon crunch in their quest for perfect abs, but the reality is that if they have a layer of fat covering their muscles, definition will never come.”

“Stretching is not really necessary
If you are like most men, you probably think that right after you are finished your last set, you should head for the showers. However, you should really finish off with some stretching, as it will increase the range of motion in your muscles and joints…”

“Food eaten after 8 p.m. will turn into body fat
Do you think your metabolism knows what time it is? While your body does run according to a circadian rhythm, your metabolism does not shut down at night.”

A year long strike, a canceled season and a dwindling fan base have all combined to put the NHL in a very dangerous place. “My NHL,” a series of “epic” commercials built to inspire hockey fans to come back to the game, is their answer.

Why are the NHL brass relying on gimmicks and cinematic trailers to bring back their fans? The stuff that made hockey great for me as a kid was that it was a real sport played by real players. These new spots are placing hockey in a fantasy world of gladiators and their hot wenches.

A more logical approach would be to cut ticket prices, offer discounts for families and focus in on the uniqueness of the sport and it’s players. There are so many great stories out there in Hockey world. Mario Lemieux-owner/player. Sidney Crosby-rookie phenom that could do for the NHL what MJ did for the NBA. Jonathan Girard, preparing to comeback from a horrific accident. Focus on these stories, not false imagery and the fans will come back. If the NHL in this commercial is the NHL thats coming back in 2005, then count me out.

This is for the true OG beer drinkers out there. Narragansett Beer, a Massachusetts and Rhode Island brew that first poured in 1890 is getting a new life. After a 24 year hiatus, the beer is currently available is select liquor stores and bars.

This may be the young man in me talking, but I doubt Narragansett can make a major comeback. Their original fan base has long since moved on and they will need to do some major branding to attract the Red Bull crowd. At any rate, I will pick up a sixer of this and try it out, but I don’t think it will replace Harpoon.

2 weeks back we linked to Boobs for Bourbon Street, a charitable and ingenious cause to help Katrina victims. Today, the Girls Gone Wild franchise has announced that proceeds from the online sales of their Mardi Gras series will go to Red Cross. Now thats the American way!

Every self-respecting man has been to a bachelor party, but too few men know how to conduct themselves on this ultimate manly night of debauchery. Follow Manroom Magazine’s tips and you too can enjoy a night of jail-less jubilee.While its important to try to do something original don’t go out of your way trying to out do the bachelor parties that came before you. Everything has been done before. Use Alan’s “110% Rule: Know what the groom is comfortable with, and push slightly beyond that. Enough to embarrass him, but not enough to ruin the fun (or his life).”

Most men don’t like surprises. Involve the Groom throughout the process. Get the guest list from him and find out what he’d like to do first. You don’t have to do it, but you should check anyway.

If you’re unfamiliar with a city ask the hotel bartender about the local nightlife. Not only can he point you in the right direction, but he might have discounted entry as well.

Try to do more than just go to strip clubs… go to a ball game, rent some jet skis, go on a hunting/fishing/camping trip, look at naked women… wait a second…

If the bachelor isn’t trashed, you have failed him as a friend. If everyone is completely trashed, you better have a good lawyer.

NO WOMEN ALLOWED (unless they are topless)

Regardless of the number of men on the trip, the bachelor should never buy himself a drink. If there are more than 8 guys, the best man should be taken care of as well. After all, planning a bachelor party for that many men is like planning a bachelorette party for 4 women.

No man wants to sit down to a formal dinner at his bachelor party. Grab something quick at a hotel bar and get to what’s important.

NO CAMERAS. Period.

Take the Groom’s cell phone away. The last thing you want is Mr. Bachelor drunk dialing his future wife (or ex-girlfriend) on the way out of the strip club.

If you don’t have a serious designated driver (I mean stone cold sober) rent a bus/limo/gondola for the night. There is no need to end up dead, or worse, in jail.

Using “hi-tech infrared motion sensor” this little device could save your relationship if you are cursed with leavetheseatupitis. The device lights up the toilet based on who is approaching. If it’s a female and the seat is up, a red warning light shines, otherwise a target beacon is conveniently shot into the bowl for the man. If you really need this device, you may have deeper issues.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced today that they would be giving away every ticket in the stadium for the Brewer’s last home game. The team is still very much in the NL wild card race sitting just 5 1/2 games behind the Florida Marlins. “Milwaukee Brewers Principal Owner Mark Attanasio said. ‘The people of the State of Wisconsin continue to show tremendous passion for the Brewers, and this is our gesture to thank them for their incredible support in my first year as owner.’”

In the era of money hungry players and steroids, it’s great to see a big league sports club go out on a limb for their fans.