ALPHAMAG: April 2008

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Friday, April 18, 2008

THURSDAY ADS//A&F AND HOLLISTER

Polo time!

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

RUEHL//THE BEST FLIP FLOPS ON THE BEACH

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

GALLERY//KERRY DEGMAN

More pics of the rising model

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Friday, April 11, 2008

THURSDAY ADS//ABERCROMBIE AND HOLLISTER

Shirts are the theme this week

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REVIEW//BUGATTI VEYRON

What a beautiful car it is, and one of the fastest cars on the planet! Here are it's stats:

- 1001 hp (CRAZY!)
- 922 lb-ft of torque
- Sixteen cylinders, sixty-four valves
- 253 mph top speed (governed)
- Four turbochargers
- 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds
- 0 to 124 mph in 7.3 seconds
- 0 to 186 mph in 16.7 seconds
- $1.3 million

On an episode of Top Gear, they raced an airplane and the Veyron to a certain place and the Veyron actually won! With a slick design, four turbochargers, and 1001 HP engine, this car is ridiculously fast. Be weary though, at a cost of $1.3 mill and only 4 miles per gallon of gas, this baby is no cheap car!

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

KERRY DEGMAN//MODE MODELS

New shots of model Kerry Degman from Mode Models

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STASH SOME MORE CASH: 10 SAVING STRATEGIES

By AllBusiness.com

Saving money is an ongoing challenge for most people. Paychecks, dividends, and an occasional bonus go only so far. Therefore, it's worthwhile to develop some money-saving strategies, such as the 10 listed below.

1. Track spending and evaluate results. By tracking your spending habits, you'll get an idea of where you spend your money. By evaluating the results, you can see if you're using money for things that aren't really necessary. For example, do your monthly membership fees go to a gym you never have time to visit? Do you buy coffee every morning when it's available in your office for free? Look at all the places where you can save money; even small outlays can add up.

2. Pay yourself first. This idea is certainly not new, but it's a strategy that starts a consistent savings program. Unless your entire paycheck is earmarked for monthly bills and necessities, you should be able to put money into savings every month. If you get a raise, add that money to what you're putting aside.

3. Company savings plans. Many companies offer 401(k) plans. Take advantage of them. If one isn't available, open an IRA. Use direct deposit for these retirement savings accounts so you're not tempted to spend the money elsewhere.

4. Forget the plastic. Limit yourself to one or two credit cards with the best rates, and use them for only major purchases or emergencies. Also, pay off your credit card balances monthly.

5. Learn how to shop. The Internet provides a very easy way to compare prices. Look for lower prices, discounts, sales, and coupons. Check out price comparison Web sites, such as AllBusiness.com, Shopping.com, and BizRate.com. Avoid paying surcharges, late fees, and other fees for convenience. Shop from lists rather than browsing the aisles, and establish a firm "no impulse buy" policy.

6. Look to save on your home. Look for lower mortgage rates and refinance. Also, while paying off your home mortgage each month, round up. You can pay off the loan a little faster, and save a surprisingly high amount of the interest over time.

7. Save on utilities. Review the offers from competing phone and electric companies. Look for energy-saving appliances, and save some money by opening windows when it's warm, and using a second blanket when it's cold.

8. Be car smart. Find a mechanic you can trust before paying big bucks for unnecessary repairs. Don't buy a second or third car that will hardly be used or will sit at the train station. Look for lower gas prices in your neighborhood, and keep your engine tuned, trunk uncluttered, and tires properly inflated to save on gas.

9. Get everyone onboard. Discuss ways of saving money and establishing good spending habits with everyone in your household.

10. Read the fine print. Review your bills carefully, including your credit card statements. Errors in billing cost customers millions of dollars each year. Also, in this new age of warranties included with every major purchase, read the fine print carefully, and buy only what will be valuable for those products most likely to need service.

Get advice on Financial Planning and find information about Individual Retirement Accounts on AllBusiness.com. AllBusiness.com provides resources to help small and growing businesses start, manage, finance and expand their business. Copyright © 1999 - 2008 AllBusiness.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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RUEHL AD//IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Yes it is. I like this shirt-

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AMERICAN IDOL//TOP PICKS FOR APRIL. 8TH

JASON CASTRO

I thought I'd never see him in a top pick, but he pulled it off! His rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow was amazing!

DAVID ARCHULETA

David sang a song called Angels that I had never heard before and I have to say that I love it now. Awesome job vocally and on piano! Once again I believe David will sail on through to the next round, as Simon said.

Going home: I think Syesha or Kristy Lee Cook is in danger this week!

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

GYMSPIRATION//MARCO DAPPER

Today's gymspiration is Marco Dapper. Shredded abs, perfect overall muscle tone, and chiseled features make him an inspiration to anyone. He's an actor as well as a successful model.

Marco Dapper starred in the movie Eating Out 2. Funny video clip of it here:

Birthday: July 9, 1983 • Hometown: Hayward, CA • Height: 5'11"

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Monday, April 7, 2008

TRAVIS VULICH ON ARE YOU HOT?

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SEAN HARJU FOR DIESEL

Sean Harju for Diesel scan

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A&F QUARTERLY: RETURN TO PARADISE

Yep, the English are so lucky. Arriving in UK, the newest A&F Quarterly makes it debut.

Buy it here if you want it, definitely going to be a collectible.

The first edition, called Return to Paradise, features semi-naked models and will go on sale at the London store on April 5, priced at £50. The 200-page publication will feature photography from Bruce Weber and articles by Wallpaper magazine founder Tyler Brûlé"

If anyone knows of any other pics/scans - email me: alphamagadmin@gmail.com
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