Sad Variations on a Theme

By Ben Bowers: The end of one year and the begining of the next is often a time rightly used for reflection. So, considering the kind of year 2008 has been, I felt this fleeting moment should be used to comb for lessons that we can all learn from by witnessing high profile debacles of others.

Of course, every year is filled with mistakes; sometimes, the consequences of which extend only to the perpetrator, while at other times they affect an entire nation. 2008 however was a particularly interesting year in this regard, because major errors seemed to run in pairs.

Don’t believe me? Click the link below to find the lessons that stand out from 5 pairs of moronic miscues that went down in 2008.

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Whether you’re a staunch believer in time-honored traditions, like having an excuse to pop open a bottle of bubbly, or you just enjoy watching the parade of the fairer sex’s cocktail dresses, New Year’s Eve is upon us.

It’s been a big year (in a good way) for Gear Patrol, and we hope the same can be said of your 2008. Regardless of what’s to come in 2009, we hope that you’ll let the crew from Gear Patrol face it with you; we’ll be reveling in the joy and commiserating in the pain, just like you. A toast to men:

* holding a glass of champagne *

Here’s to the moments we shared. Here’s to the moments we were spared.
Here’s to the friends we made. Here’s to enemies, may they fade.
Here’s to making it worth the time… it really has been quite sublime.

Happy New Year from the entire Gear Patrol Crew.

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Gear Patrol has compiled a comprehensive archive of all our Gear Girls from 2007-2008 into one delicious slideshow. Women like Kelly Brook, Sienna Miller, Fernanda Tavares, Abigail Clancy, Bar Rafaeli, Filippa Hamilton Kim Smith, and Jarah Mariano.

What man needs an afternoon pick-me-up when you’ve Gear Girls to peruse? We certainly don’t. Click on any of the images to begin.

Oh, And They’re Around $200 Or Less

By Sayoko Knight: Yes, it’s that time of year again - that time of year they call the “Spirit of Giving.” You’re probably worried that you haven’t got a head-start on shopping this year, but fret not, I’ve put together a list of 10 fantastic gifts for any woman in your life.

From the girl you’re “kind-of seeing,” to your secretary, this list will result in impressive looks rather than the implied response of “it’s the thought that counts.” As a man, it’s time to upgrade your gift-giving.

View The Gift Guide

Also See: The 2008 Holiday Gift Guide (For Men)

Sadly, the golf season is over here in the northeast. However, that doesn’t preclude you from improving your game. Gear Patrol offers up three tips for better golf next year that you can implement this offseason. And if you’re lucky enough to live somewhere with year ‘round golf, well whoopee for you you can employ these tactics as well. Continued after the jump.

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Without further ado…