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Click here to follow HowToDoEverything1 on Facebook. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Swiss watch exports are up 40% year-over-year, with the majority of growth coming in the low-end Swatch range. Should you jump on the bandwagon? After all, like it or not, more than those fancy Italian shoes on your feet or that big German sedan in your garage, your wristwatch says the most about who you are as man. Shoes are temporal, the value of a car drops as soon as you drive it off the lot, but a good watch is eternal. It is the only item that a man keeps with him always, and an instant identifier of a man’s station in life. Here we’ll run through some of the world’s most famous watch brands and, generalizations aside, tell you what image you’re projecting by strapping one of these timepieces on your wrist. You may not like what we have to say in all cases, but you’re better off knowing the truth. Timex: Timex is an all-American brand, founded in Waterbury, Connecticut, in the 19th century. While most of its movements are now made in Asia, the company was really a leader in American horology and, as such, still garners a lot of respect. Allegiances with the likes of J.Crew and a dose of military-inspired designs have helped make it hip again, and its Originals Collection is getting a lot of love right now. Timex is a cool brand for someone looking for a bit of history without the big dollar signs. Casio: There are two sides to Casio: If you are wearing one of its Pathfinders it means you are an active guy who loves spending time outdoors, and you just want a watch that gets the job done. But, if you wear that same pathfinder with a shirt and tie, you’re just a man who doesn’t know how to dress. Then there is the entire Casio G-Shock line. The G-Shock is about as good as it gets when it comes to digital timepieces -- devised in the early ‘80s by being dropped out of a bathroom window at Casio HQ -- it really is the original rugged timepiece. But, they have evolved into a cultural phenomena, with celebrities and rappers wearing the biggest and brightest G-Shocks they can get their hands on. So, depending on who you are, the G-Shock is either a purist’s take on a “go anywhere” timepiece, or it’s just a piece of fashion. Wear a Casio for the right reasons. And by no means should one be paired with a suit, under any circumstances. Rolex: Wearing a Rolex watch can go one of two ways, and it’s all about how you present your timepiece. A Rolex can be an understated, timeless and incredibly masculine accessory -- if you don’t go around throwing it in everyone’s face. Those that wear a Rolex -- and want people to know it -- will be seen as such, and that’s worse than pairing a Casio with a Brioni suit. Wear a Rolex proudly, do a little research into why the brand has become the most powerful in the world, and think of it as merely an extension of your own self. If you put the Rolex on a pedestal and showboat, you’ll come across just like most people who wear a Rolex -- like a used car salesman. IWC: Men that choose to wear an IWC have done so very consciously. You can be sure they considered a Rolex and thought it too gaudy. IWC, with its rich history of tool watches, is the thinking man’s luxury timepiece. They are rugged, classic and dependable, just like the men who wear them. Patek Philippe: If you wear a Patek Philippe, you do what you want, when you want. Considered the reigning king of the watch world, Patek Philippe wearers tend to be captains of industry, tycoons and, if a little younger, legacy members of the Skull and Bones at Yale. This is a power player’s watch, and despite their timid size and slim nature, you will be recognized and instantly revered in a Patek. Swatch: The Swatch is an enigma. It is at once a hipster’s best friend, seen on the wrist of countless tight-jean wearing, ironic mustache-donning “musicians” in Williamsburg, and the very watch that saved the Swiss watch industry. When quartz was king in the 1980s, the ultra-thin Swatch, available in dozens of colors, brought the Swiss back to the top of the production market. Wearing a Swatch does give off a certain air of appreciation for history, and is often an artist’s choice for wristwear. Tissot: Tissot is a watch for men that can’t decide. Should they invest into a quality timepiece that they can pass on to their son, or should they listen to their mothers and "waste their money on something as silly as a watch?" Sure, some Tissots look nice enough, but you’re not going to impress anyone by wearing one. Frankly, you’d be better off just buying a Timex until you can afford to buy something mechanical that will last for decades.
Van Heusen may be known for stitching shirts of the no-iron, fuss-free, cotton-blend variety, but the mass manufacturer, sold almost exclusively in JCPenney, does occasionally leave the safety and comfort of barn life for trendier pastures. Fitted dress shirts in slimmer fits come in a palette that strays from the confines of tried and true whites and blues. Brighter colors, like jewel-toned purples, pop against subdued black-and-slate gray offerings. And when arguably one of the most basic brands in a store that breeds consistency is ready to change things up, it’s a wake-up call that everyone should be able to hear even if you’re stuck in a cornfield. Now, Van Heusen is churning out playmates for its trimmer fit shirts. Meet their interpretation of the skinny tie.
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It may have taken an arduous six seasons or so for the skinny tie phenomenon to trickle down from the runways into the gut of the garment industry, but the style has managed to seep under JCPenney’s doors. Van Heusen’s version takes the lobster bib width of the nondescript, 9-to-5 government-worker tie and refuses to give it a mandated one-hour lunch break. What you wind up with is a waistline that has shrunk a modest ¾". It’s a subtle change, but the results are surprisingly dramatic. And it comes in seven colors, including an unexpected solid pink and white.
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There is no need to cut the skinny tie loose at the end of the season. Like almost all of JCPenney’s products, this one is in it for the long haul. The tie is made from 100% silk, the steak-and-potatoes-eating daddy of tie fabrics. Colors like red, black, charcoal, baby blue, and eggplant are reliable enough for looks that run the gamut from the everyday to the eclectic. And at $24.99 a pop, they’re an easy and economical way to update your workwear wardrobe this holiday season.
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Company: Ford
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Automobile manufacturers have always been a little slow on the uptake with in-car tech. Sure, we’d get an iPod connector here and voice recognition there, but in-car entertainment always seemed to be an afterthought. Ford’s SYNC takes aim at the limited and confusing nature of previous systems and blows them out of the water. Now integrated in over 3 million vehicles, it’s an option on 15 different Ford models, from the workhorse Super Duty to the city mouse Fiesta. For men on the hunt for a new ride, consider this the benchmark for in-car tech.
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Built on a Microsoft backbone, SYNC technology was completely engineered in-house at Ford. And instead of choosing one or two solid features to build into SYNC, Ford figured it’d swing for the fences and incorporate almost every connectivity standard it could think of. Beyond the standard iPod connectors and voice recognition (in 19 languages, by the way), Ford included two USB slots, inputs for RCA A/V cables and an SD card slot. This means that you could, if you were so inclined, race a Ford Focus rally edition on your favorite console game in your Ford Focus. Take that, Xzibit.
But what really sets SYNC apart is its ability to integrate your iPod, phone or other mobile device with the car. Bluetooth connectivity means you can browse your favorite music on-screen using your voice instead of clicking around on your MP3 player. SYNC will personalize and display news, horoscopes, weather, and even movie preferences on-screen. Other, more ubiquitous features are there, like voice-activated, hands-free dialing. But Ford ups the ante with a text-to-voice feature that will read your text messages to you while you drive. And if you’re in an accident when the airbag deploys, the car will dial 911 for you automatically through your Bluetooth-connected phone.
An entertaining and novel feature is the ability to turn the car into a Wi-Fi hot spot. Using a USB broadband modem, you can connect to the internet on your iPad 2 or laptop, or surf the internet on the built-in browser. Your car will even function as a wireless router. (Put it in park first, please.)
BMW’s iDrive led the charge against the Luddite car interiors of yesteryear. Its initial foray was met with scorn, mostly due to its system’s steep learning curve. Perhaps learning from those mistakes, Ford’s SYNC hit the ground running on its launch, with its innumerable features and ease of use. And while iDrive had to undergo complete hardware overhauls in subsequent generations, Ford planned for SYNC’s evolution by integrating a plan for USB or SD software upgrades. With its broad availability and upgradability, SYNC should remain a viable option for many years to come. And when cars start driving themselves, you’ll at least still be driving in your car -- in Gran Turismo, of course.
What You Need To Know
Netflix offers 20,000 titles to choose from -- a big part of its bargaining chip.
It's easy to find good deals on paid content through Amazon.com.
iTunes charges 99 cents to rent a TV episode -- the same price Amazon charges to own it.
"The streaming wars are as hot as ever, as the marketplace is getting larger and larger. So we have to ask the question: Is Netflix still the champ? "
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If This Is The Future, It Looks Awesome Amazon.com became the first major competitor to Netflix's dominance in unlimited streaming content, by adding unlimited video streaming to its Amazon Prime memberships. Services like Vudu and AppleTV offer pay-as-you-go rentals. The streaming wars are as hot as ever, as the marketplace is getting larger and larger. So we have to ask the question: Is Netflix still the champ? HowToDoEverything1 tells you how the newer options available compare to the reigning champ, and how each company’s offerings stack up. Remember, these services are extremely new, so this information is changing rapidly, but was correct as of this writing. 1- Netflix: The Reigning Monarch . As the dominant player in the streaming market, it's Netflix's game to lose, and it's doing all it can to hold on to market share.
Cost: $7.99 a month for unlimited streaming, $9.99 and up for plans that include disc by mail. Content: Netflix boasts 20,000 titles and has deals with major content partners that ensure a supply of new and old titles are constantly being added to the service. Of the five titles featured on Netflix's splash page when we visited, four were from the past year. Quality: Good to great. Netflix has begun offering streaming HD on some titles, and while it's not available for everything, the normal quality is acceptable. Netflix is also bringing 5.1 surround sound streaming to the market. It's already available on the PS3, with more devices to come. Device support: Netflix is everywhere. All three major gaming consoles support Netflix streaming; dedicated streaming boxes like the Roku are well under $100; and there are set-top boxes, DVRs, Blu-ray players, and even “Smart” TVs that all have built-in Netflix support. There are dozens of ways to get the content to your home TV, and Netflix has also gone mobile. The streaming app for iDevices is already released, and a leaked (nonworking) copy of the Android version has already hit the web. The trick up its sleeve: DVD rentals. Netflix already offers the widest selection of movies to watch instantly, but if your taste is eclectic, you can add DVDs by mail for as little as $2 per month and get access to its whole library of rentals. 2- Amazon.com: The Challenger
Offering the only other unlimited plan currently on the market, Amazon is the first to directly challenge Netflix's model. Cost: Amazon's big gamble is pricing. At $79 for the year, Amazon's pricing model is $6.58 per month. Netflix's cheapest plan of $7.99 comes out to $95.88 per year, and while that's hardly expensive, there's no denying Amazon's price advantage. Content: Amazon's biggest stumbling block at the moment is content. It offers 5,000 titles versus Netflix’s 20,000. This wouldn't be a huge issue if the 5,000 were good (let's face it, Netflix’s 20,000-title lineup has some real filler alongside its hits), but a lot of it isn't. We browsed over to Amazon's Prime streaming portal, and the five featured films at the top were Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010), Miss Congeniality (2000), Syriana (2005), Food, Inc. (2008), and Charlie's Angels (2000). Setting aside whether the movies are good, you compare release dates with the five features on Netflix's site, of which four out of five were released in the past year, and it's clear that Amazon needs to shore up more content to compete. To be fair, Amazon is doing that, and given its good relationship with the studios as far as paid streams and downloads, we're sure the company will get it worked out. But until it figures out how to go from paid streams to unlimited, the content available will be a bit lackluster. Quality: Not much is offered in HD (300 at this writing), and most is in 480p. That'll look fine on your computer or a tablet, but in the living room? Not so much. Amazon's paid rentals are offered in HD, so this may change soon. Device support: Getting better. It's possible to hook up an older device to your computer using your computer's media ports, but the new generation of internet-ready TVs and set-top boxes makes it dead simple. If your TV is older and doesn't have a web connection, we'd recommend picking up a Roku box if you're committed to Amazon's service. Cheap, highly regarded and the easiest way to sling Amazon content to your TV. The trick(s) up its sleeve: First, while Prime streaming includes only 5,000 titles, Amazon's pay-per-rental streaming library has over 75,000 titles. With new releases hovering around $3.99 and older content even cheaper, it's a good option if you can't find something free. Amazon is also forever running sales and offers on this paid content, so good deals are easy to get. Amazon's second value-add is the Prime service itself. In addition to unlimited streaming, Prime also gives customers free two-day shipping and dirt-cheap one-day shipping on everything Amazon sells or fulfills (note: third party sales through Amazon's site don't qualify). While bundling free, fast shipping with video streaming is an odd pairing, there's no denying that both for $6.58 a month is a great deal. Maybe Amazon hopes to lure more subscribers, or maybe it hopes Prime subscribers will buy more things through Amazon. Either way, its prices are lower than Netflix's, and the provider throws in fast, free shipping all over the site, to boot.
3- iTunes: Have You Heard Of It?
Apple is trying to do for movies and TV what it did for music: fast, one-click shopping in a huge marketplace that's available from any computer and most of Apple's other devices. Cost: $3.99 for new release rentals (The Fighter), and $4.99 for an HD copy. You can also purchase movies outright, but at $19.99 for a digital copy, it's no cheaper than a physical copy. TV shows are 99 cents an episode to rent, the same price Amazon charges to own. Content: Good. Apple figured out how to play nice with the studios, and except for a short phase where NBC pulled out of the iTunes marketplace, it has loads of current TV shows and movies. There's still a lot of content missing when compared with Amazon's paid rentals. Movie selection is good, and because of Apple's relationship with Disney, Disney content appears on the iTunes store before anywhere else. Quality: SD or HD depending on what you pay, but the HD is only 720p. So you can't get full 1080p, though it's not as big a deal as you'd think. Bit rate is more important than resolution when it comes to streaming (ever hit the HD button on a YouTube video and still had it look like garbage?) Apple's slinging a high bit rate to the device, and the average viewer is going to be duly impressed with the picture quality. Device support: Besides allowing you to watch on your computer, an Apple TV device will sling it to your TV. You can also watch from your iDevice, and Apple's smart system means your rental time won't start till you start watching. True downloads instead of streaming also means you can watch on an airplane or anywhere else where streaming isn’t possible. The trick up its sleeve: It's Apple. Besides the built-in audience of the iTunes store, there's the massive amount of iDevices in consumers' hands. Apple is also aggressively building its AirPlay framework, which will let you sling media from one compatible device to another. Go from watching your movie on your iPad to your big screen, quickly and seamlessly. Apple's secret sauce has always been making tech easy, and that's going to appeal to a lot of people who are intimidated by streaming.
4- Vudu: Walmart Gets In On The Fun.After being acquired by Walmart in 2010 for a reported $100 million, Vudu has a powerful backer in its corner. Its pricing and partners are positioned to go toe-to-toe with Apple's rentals.
Cost: $3.99 for new releases (The Fighter), $4.99 for HD and $5.99 for something called HDX, which serves up 1080p at 24 FPS (Blu-ray quality) with 5.1 surround sound. Vudu also has a $2-for-two-nights price that offers up lots of older titles at a bargain price. Content: Over 15,000 titles, so in the same ballpark as Netflix's streaming service. However, Vudu has new releases, and it’s a pay-as-you-go service, so the content is much more current. Many titles are released to Vudu the same day as they are to DVD. Quality: Ranging from 480p to 1080p, but you pay more for higher def. Vudu currently has the largest library of HD titles. Device support: PC, Mac, and to your TV via web-ready TVs, set-top boxes and the PS3. The Vudu-branded set-top boxes are no longer being made, but if you can get Netflix to your TV, you can probably get Vudu. The trick up its sleeve: New releases. Lots of movies are available on Vudu the day they release to DVD. That's 28 days before Netflix offers the DVD for rent, and who knows how much longer till it hits Netflix's streams.
It's A Great Time To Love Movies
The streaming wars are underway, and the winner is the consumer. Netflix continues to secure new content to keep customers, and the other services offer cheap prices to entice consumers to switch. Each service will appeal to a certain group of consumers: Netflix has the library for those who match streaming with DVDs. Amazon's low prices and bundled shipping make it a contender, and if it gets more of its massive library licensed for streaming, it will be tough to beat. And if you prefer to pay for content as you go, the Apple TV can get content to your TV or Vudu if your TV is web-ready on its own. Whichever you choose, get ready to enjoy the next few years. Because the way we enjoy content is changing, and it has never been easier to be a part of it
What You Need To Know Exercise has been proven to improve energy levels and positive thinking through endorphin rushes.
Make yourself available at specific times and you'll be surprised at just how much can wait.
There is no such thing as multitasking as you are really just switching between two tasks.
"If you're not exercising regularly, stop making excuses. If the billionaire head of one of the world's biggest business interests can do it, surely you can find the time."
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If you're struggling to get more done at work, you're not alone. The study of workplace productivity is a timeless topic, and generations of workers have tried to get more done in less time. If you believe that success results from hard work, then it follows that successful people know the most about getting things done. With that in mind, we've gathered productivity tips from some of the most legendary businessmen What are the secrets of work success at the highest level? Read on.
Edit ruthlessly - Steve Jobs (Apple Inc.)
Steve Jobs' vision for Apple has pushed the company, and modern technology, into the stratosphere. Gadgets like the iPod and iPhone have captured their respective markets by being easy to use, while providing users a great experience. This is done by boiling the experience down to just the great parts. Nike CEO Mark Parker told the story of how, shortly after rising to his current position, he received a call and a productivity tip from the legendary Jobs. "Nike makes some of the best products in the world," he said. "Products that you lust after. Absolutely beautiful, stunning products. But you also make a lot of crap. Just get rid of the crappy stuff and focus on the good stuff."
Apply it: Take an unforgiving look at your commitments, projects and goals. If you're spending time and energy on projects that just aren't that “good,” figure out ways to cut them loose and apply the freed-up resources to one that is.
Get in Shape - Richard Branson (Virgin Group)
When asked for a tip on how to be more productive, Richard Branson sat back and thought for a moment before replying “work out.” Here's one of many, many clips of the man himself explaining his philosophy. Indeed, exercise has been proven to improve energy levels and positive thinking through endorphin rushes. You will approach work with a clearer head since exercise helps you to destress. You'll also feel more confident, look better and feel better about yourself. And being in better shape means you fight off illnesses and injuries easier, letting you miss less work for minor health problems.
Apply it: If you're not exercising regularly, stop making excuses. If the billionaire head of one of the world's biggest business interests can do it, surely you can find the time to follow this one simple productivity tip.
Skip Meetings - Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks)
Mark Cuban will never be accused of not having strong opinions. It's fitting that he owns a team called the Mavericks as the loudmouth business magnate has earned his share of headlines for telling it like it is. No surprise, then, that he calls meetings a huge waste of time. Between the time required to get everyone together and get things started, to meetings that drag on and on with no final objective in sight, it's easy to lose a good portion of your day to meetings. Cuban's productivity tip? Rely on email instead. Cuban has often praised it for its ability for two people to communicate asynchronously. Additionally, Cuban uses extensive filters and labels to keep his emails organized as a reference file for past correspondence.
Apply it: Unless you own your own company, you probably don't have total control over what meetings you attend. Blow off the ones you can and look for ways to minimize your participation in the others, such as sending one of your staff members instead. However, even when you are the boss, some meetings are unavoidable. Just make sure every meeting you attend has a clear objective and a set end time.
Instead of switching back and forth between tasks, you should work on one for a set period of time, then move on to something else."
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Organize your Interruptions - Danny Meyer (Union Square Hospitality Group)
As one of the top movers and shakers in America's food industry, Danny Meyer has plenty of people asking for his time and attention. In a terrific interview with Inc. Magazine, Meyer supplied us with one productivity tip by explaining his process for cutting these interruptions out of his daily work, while still getting to them in time. Meyer's assistant prepares and emails him a daily brief, which he reads in the evening. This document is in four parts: his schedule for the next day, questions that came up during the day, FYIs, and longer-term reminders and projects. This way, everything gets fielded in a timely manner, but he isn't constantly derailed during the day.
Apply it: Stay focused on your work and bunch up your interruptions. Check your calendar each day so you know what's coming the week ahead. If you're a manager, have “office hours” where your staff can come to you with any concerns. Of course, you should always be available for genuine emergencies, but once you get truly organized you'll be surprised at just how much can wait.
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Avoid Multitasking - Douglas Merrill (ZestCash.com)
As the former CIO of Google, Merrill knows all too well about the distractions available to workers on their PC, and especially online. It's easy to open up five program windows then launch your browser and get 10 or more tabs going as well. As high-tech as this all may be, Merrill argues that it isn’t productive. In his book Getting Organized in the Google Era, Merrill provides a number of new-school productivity tips. However, in spite of his history, constantly checking his email or letting his blackberry drive him crazy isn't one of them. Merrill points out there is no such thing as multitasking: In reality, you are switching between two tasks. This is hard on your brain and you lose context for both. Instead of switching back and forth, you should work on one for a set period of time, then move on to something else.
Apply it: Minimize distractions while you're working. Try to keep as few programs open on your desktop as possible and resist the temptation to jump between them. Let your phone go to voice mail, then return the call once you've completed what you're doing. Check emails at set times of day or between projects and disable any pop-up notifications when you receive new ones. Finally, if you're pushing to accomplish a certain task, follow Merrill's productivity tip ironically by paying special attention to any time you're spending on the internet.
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Learn from the greats
As you probably noticed reading through this list, problems at work are universal. From the mightiest CEO to the lowliest stock boy, struggles with distractions affect everyone. Know that you are not alone in the challenges you face at work. While your work may be different from that of a CEO, the same solutions still apply. Look into how the productivity tips from top-level executives apply to you. Keep pursuing better results at work and maybe someday YOU can be a top-level executive, handing out productivity tips of your own.
If the sluggish economy has you paying extra attention to your monthly spending habits, one area you might be cutting back on is your gym membership. Luckily, this doesn't mean you must give up your workouts and let your physical condition suffer. It’s certainly possible to get a fantastic workout at home with a bit of planning and creativity.
Here’s how you can create an effective home workout program that will save you money without sacrificing results.
Determine your method of cardio training
If your main goal is to build muscle, you might think you won’t need to do a great deal of cardio training in the first place. However, including some cardio in your workout program does tend to help with nutrient partitioning, driving nutrients toward the muscle cells rather than the fat cells.
You can either choose to perform bouts of cardio between your strengthening movements, making it more like a calorie-burning circuit training program, or perform cardio all at once, after your strength training. You can also do cardio training in a separate session.
Do note that if your focus is on developing strength, you’re better off resting completely between sets to allow your body to recover, and performing cardio at another time.
At-home cardio options
Some good options for at-home cardio include:
Running up and down a set of stairs
Jumping rope
Step-ups on an oversize box or step (the higher the box, the better the cardiovascular benefits you’ll get
Burpies
These options are best used as an interval training excercise (going for 30 to 60 seconds hard, coupled with one minute of rest), which is ideal for at-home workouts since they are quick to complete and help burn fat more effectively.
Factoring in strength training
The next thing to do is plan out the strength training portion of your home workout. Ideally you should purchase a set of dumbbells and a barbell with weighted plates, that would allow you to perform many of the free-weight exercises you would do in the gym (bicep curls, triceps movements, deadlifts, rows, shoulder presses, lunges, etc). If you do not have these available to you, then it’s time to get creative.
Apple is trying to do for movies and TV what it did for music: fast, one-click shopping in a huge marketplace that's available from any computer and most of Apple's other devices. 
