Attention Deficit

Check out D.C. native Wale's debut album Attention Deficit. (Available nation wide today)It's one of the rare recent hip-hop albums that can be listened to from front to back without skipping any tracks. He offers a refreshing combination of lyricism and flow on tracks like Triumph and Mirrors as well as radio friendly jams like Chillin and Pretty Girls.

Yanks Win Again

Congrats on your 27th world series championship Yanks. Good luck next year Cubies, Tribe, & Giants its been over half a century (full century for the Cubies) since you've hoisted a championship trophy.

Crush It!

Check out this awesomely quick read by business mogul in the making Gary Vaynerchuk. (He developed his parents liquor store in New Jersey into a multi million dollar online business, and is gaining credibility and recognition in the business development world.) It explains how using the Internet and its numerous different social media sites can help you to follow your dreams and "Cash in on your passion." Coming in at under 200 pages and costing only $19.99, you should be able to knock it out in a weekend while saving enough money to go out for drinks.

Fall Back on Tortoise Shell

With October coming to an end and fall gaining its stride it's time put away those summer aviators and bright colored wafarers. Instead you'll want to reach for a more subdued pair of sunglasses like these tortoise shell Ray-bans. Their more neutral color palate will go better with all the plaids, greys, and tweeds that are pulled out of the closet during the pre-winter months. Plus you can forgo the sunglasses and just wear them as regular frames like Rob Lowe in the Ricky Gervais comedy, The Invention of Lying. Ray-Ban Original Wafarer ($139) The Invention of Lying now playing in theaters.

And If you don't feel like spending the 139 bucks there are plenty of less expensive versions like these found at Fred Flare for considerablly less. fredflare.com ($11)

Watch Your Wallet's Weight

For those of you still carrying around a George Costanza sized wallet, it's time to give your right ass cheek a break, and slim down your currency carrier. I know you have important receipts in there jammed next to that condom with the iffy expiration date. Plus you only need one more punch in your frequent buyer card to receive your free hot dog from the mini-mart. But trust me. Once you make the switch to a slim card carrier or sleek money clip, you'll forget all about that delicious four day old frankfurter, and you might even get the chance to use that condom. You'll look better in jeans as well as suits, plus you'll be more comfortable when sitting.

I've been carrying a Coach card case in my front pocket, with my cash folded neatly next to it, for about two years now, and will never switch back. With every one from Prada and D&G to Fossil making card cases they should be fairly easy to find in an array of different price ranges and styles.

Coach ($88), Prada ($155), D&G ($155), Fossil ($25) The card carrier is the little removable tab.

My New Favorite Talk Show

While reading a Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover, Out Cold) interview in the most current issue of GQ I stumbled upon a mention of an internet talk show he hosts called Between Two Ferns. As a huge fan of Zach's stand up comedy, movies, and dry, sometimes vulgar, sense of humor, I had to check it out. I spent the next 45 minutes laughing hysterically while sitting alone in front of my computer. Some of his antics include getting into a full on slap fight with his Hangover co-star Bradly Cooper and asking Natalie Portman if she shaved her V for Vagina. So if you have a few extra minutes check out at least one of the episodes.

The Grown Up PB&J

There are very few things in life I enjoy more than a good glass of red wine and a nice cigar. Most people will tell you that a cigar goes best with a nice scotch or an aged rum. And I don't disagree. Those are both lovely pairings. However, a nice full bodied red wine with a lighter bodied cigar is like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for grown ups. The taste combinations are sweet, rich, smooth, and creamy all at the same time. Plus when you combine the two with a great group of friends it might just take you back to a time where everything just made sense. Like the school lunch room. Hanging out with friends, talking about what ever comes to mind, all while enjoying mom's home made PB&J. So the next time you are in the company of great friends, pull out that wine key, spark up your lighter, and see where the moment takes you.