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Shorts Season is Here — You Can Tell Because It's Written on Butts!

GuySpeed Editors — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:34 +0000

It’s here, pals. It’s finally here. There were a couple of dark years where short shorts — our favorite part of summer — took a backseat to something terrible called “Capri Pants.” Those days are behind us, friends. As summer 2013 approaches, we’re seeing a whole lot of leg, and we’re stoked about it; as [...]

11 Awesome Sand Castles That Make Us Want Summer Now

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:19:06 +0000

Summer’s right around the corner, and you know what that means—- beach time, baby! But if you’re not a shore lover, you should be. Why? It’s where awesome happens, AKA where insanely cool sand castles are born. These awe-worthy sculptures are like another wonder of the world, because how the heck can a realistic ‘Finding [...]

How We Feel About the Last Day of Summer

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:05:43 +0000

Cherish it while you can — the autumnal equinox is tomorrow, September 22nd. The first day of Autumn. It’s okay to give up on your dream of getting a tan — those days are gone. How do we feel? Here’s how we feel – On the bright side, Halloween is just around the corner: Source: [...]

Summer Vacation – What I Learned From This Trip

Clay Miller — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:42:55 +0000

Hard to believe that even with the temperatures as hot as they have been, that school bells will be ringing and the memories of the Summer of 11 will soon fade into a distant memory. But for some people myself included, there will always be a memory or two that will stand out for a [...]

Best Sand Castles: 10 Beach Designs That Truly Made Waves

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0000

If people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, then what about people who live in sandcastles? After all, glass is just melted sand, right? Maybe they shouldn’t throw magma. Who knows?

The point is, it takes a special kind of sandcastle to inspire this line of questioning. The artistry, the scale and the craftsmanship all have to be second to none. You’re about to see 10 of these epic sand sculptures, so there’s no telling what you might start to think by the end of it.

Amazing Water Toys: 10 Fun Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:15:07 +0000

Amazon From beach pails to water slides, you're never too old for a good summer toy.While prices may have gone up a little since you were a kid, so has the fun factor on these 10 great summer water toys.They're bigger. They're better. Some of them probably shouldn't even be legal. Waboba Extreme Water [...]

Celebrity Summer Jobs – From Grave-Digging to Dairy Queen

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:13:46 +0000

Before they made their millions, many celebrities settled for minimum wage. Though it’s hard to imagine it now, what with their expensive houses, cars and vacations, people like Amy Adams, Gwen Stefani and Brad Pitt actually worked at restaurants, salons and, in the case of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Christopher Meloni, the morgue.

Here’s how 10 of the no

Best Road Trip Songs: 10 Tunes to Get You Through That Long Summer Drive

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:17:32 +0000

YouTube What good is a road trip without a few great tunes? Sure, you can listen to the radio, but sometimes, it's nice to have a few classics queued up and ready for the right road-tripping moment. So, for those who are packing up the car and heading out on a trip this summer, here [...]

Best Beach Make-Out Scenes in Movies [VIDEOS]

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:18:55 +0000

'From Here to Eternity,' Columbia Pictures

A kiss is a kiss is a kiss – except when it's more than a kiss.

Hollywood is famous for its kiss scenes. Whether it's the waves cascading against the sand or the sun shining down in all the right places, some of the most romantic have undoubtedly taken place on the beach.

Which is why we've decided to comp

6 Amazing Water Slides From Around the World [VIDEOS]

Chip Sandalwood — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:58:42 +0000

A person can only lounge by the pool for so long before he or she starts to crave some slightly more adventurous summer fun. Enter water slides.

All around the world, theme parks (and in some cases, malls) have built some truly inspired – not to mention high-flying – water slides that add the perfect splash to summer.

Of course, not everybo

'Planet of the Apes Party Fun Time' is the Dance Hit of the Summer [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:56:17 +0000

‘Rise of the Planet of The Apes,’ the second attempt in the past decade to reboot the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise, hits theaters August 5th.

Until then, you can get your damn-dirty-ape fix from this video remix featuring footage from the original ‘Planet of the Apes,’ and a medley of songs from the Benny Benassi Presents the Biz album ‘Hypnotica.’

Tasty Summer Cocktails: 5 Refreshing Recipes

Z94 — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:39:29 +0000

When it comes to summer essentials, a refreshing cocktail is right up there with a sweet pair of board shorts and a nice big bottle of SPF 55. All the air conditioners in the world can't cool you down like an icy mixed drink, so if you're looking for a few to choose from, look no further than this list.

8 Great Summer Vacation Movies [VIDEOS]

Z94 — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:51:36 +0000

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies.

Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind.

Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

Kid Rock All Summer Long

Clay Miller — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:02:54 +0000

Ok…I know it is only April 1st. But the weather is great! Are you ready for Summer? Bring on the Summer fun!