Anyone who watched one of Rafael Nadal’s matches at this year’s Wimbledon saw something that has never been seen in professional tennis; he wore a watch during play. Now while this may not seem like anything crazy to a non-player, to anyone who knows the game this new addition to his wardrobe could certainly affect his play. The added weight of any normal sports watch could affect not only his toss, but his backhand as well. So one knew the watch must be extremely light. We now know that this watch was not only shockingly light, but also shockingly expensive.

With the first round of qualifying beginning today for the 2010 Wimbledon tournament, we thought we would pay a little respect to the greatest player ever to live (with the possible exception of Rod Laver) and a total embodiment of all that is FreddieBlack. Roger Federer will not only be everyone at Freddie’s favorite this year, but could become the only player in the history of the game to win 17 grand slams. He doesn’t really need that though because he is already the only player in the world to win 16. Either way, between his on-court dominance and off-court style, you can take a few cues from the best ever.

There may only be one of Keith’s magical skull rings in existence and there is certainly only one Keith, but now you can get the closest possible thing to the genuine article. When Keith first got his iconic ring as a birthday present from David Courts and Bill Hackett in 1978, little did he know he had just received what would become arguably the most recognizable ring in history. The ring and its famous wearer have garnered numerous imitators, from kids at Hot Topic to Johnny Depp, but if you want the real thing from the real source, there’s only one place to go.

In today’s day in age, when people want what they want when they want it, we at FreddieBlack have been totally surprised by the number of people who have not taken full advantage of one of the best inventions ever: The Podcast. The podcast is the ultimate in take-anywhere information, updated daily for your discretionary consumption. On my computer, I currently have 47 podcasts, some of which update daily, others every few days, and some only once a week. The content is as diverse as one could think of, but its great to simply click “refresh” each morning and not quite know what you’ll get. Below, we have chosen six of our favorites, but pick and choose whichever you want from the ITunes store; the best part is that they’re all free!

Ever hear of a band that comes along that’s great, doesn’t end up getting their full due, and no one can quite put their finger on why? Maybe they lack commercial appeal, but they certainly don’t lack talent. We believe this is a fate that may be awaiting Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, but it’s not too late, and there’s still something we can do.

So here it is. Fuck the AFI and screw Rolling Stone, here is FreddieBlack’s best movies of this decade. We know that many will be shocked and appalled that we have left their favorites off the list, and we’ll apologize in advance for any unrest our selection may cause. The fact of the matter is, there were more than ten great movies made over the past ten years. There were hundreds. We tried to shy away from the obvious choices, and instead chose movies that mattered for a particular reason. So here we present, without further ado, FreddieBlack’s selections for the ten best movies of the 2000’s, in alphabetical order.

There are few things in life that will mean more to you than the day you get your first guitar. It is a religious experience and far too many just toss out their credit card to some idiot at Guitar Center and go home with a Yamaha (if that’s you, don’t worry, you had no warning), which is the equivalent of hiring a hooker on prom night. Do your homework, follow these tips, and get a guitar you’ll be happy with for the rest of your life.

Never have the worlds of art and business collided so violently, and they probably never will, for what took place proved to be the undoing for two of the most powerful men the world has ever known.

See The Informers with the forethought that you are about to be told a story, read a book, take in an experience. Keep the talking to a minimum, stay focused, and enjoy a trip into a world that very few truly know, and by the end of it, you understand better why not many would want to.

Each and every day in your life should be a step on the path towards your final goal. It is quite easy to forget this little pearl or to begin to ask common questions like why you’re here and what you really should be doing with your life, losing the vigor and motivation you once had. We keep hearing that one grows into this view of the world as one grows older, a perception FreddieBlack stands against 100%. So how do you keep your ambitious wheels spinning? Follow the advice below and you’ll wake up with vigor each morning, ready to take on the world.