Languages are some of human being's greatest creations. These sophisticated systems of communications that were developed over thousands of years in thousands of different communities around the world are a testament to the ability of the Homo sapiens' brain. So why, with all of our linguistic prowess and vocabulary variety, do we have to use words far more than they were intended?

Every year, we make resolutions to try to ensure that we are sexier, richer and happier than the year before. Though these resolutions are very admirable, the small print says: "individual results may vary."

On January 1, millions of people around the globe will pledge that over the next 12 months they will get fit, reduce debts, quit smoking, and fix the problems plaguing most of us. By the end of January, however, most people will have abandoned their objectives altogether (until next year, that is).

A popular yearly roundup on AskMen.com, the Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2008 represents an amalgamation of guys, all from different walks of life, deemed to have had the biggest influence on the ways other men buy, think and behave. More than 200,000 votes helped to determine this year's honorees as voters were asked to look beyond surface traits such as notoriety and focus instead on 2008's key influencers across a broad range of industries.

Here's a look at some of the athletes to have made the cut in 2008:

No.10 - Alex Rodriguez

How can you be different from the truck loads of boring guys the woman you want has gone out with in the past? One way is to learn how to tease her in exactly the right way -- a way that shows her that you are confident, funny and, of course, a challenge. Or, to put it simply, just the kind of guy she'd love to see again. Here are 10 powerful ways to tease a woman and make her crazy for you.

No.10 - Bust her on her jokes

A lot of us start doing it as teens, quickly find out that we love it, then spend much of our adult lives in the act until we’re physically unable to do it any longer… we’re referring to driving, naturally. As much as we love doing it, we’re not perfect. For those of us who consciously try to execute our techniques as well as possible, it seems like we’re always sharing the road with others who make common driving mistakes that often endanger us all. This isn’t about road rage; that’s a different discussion altogether.

The finalists for the Men's Health Look 2008 have now been chosen. After a nationwide search, 10 guys who best embody the active lifestyle of the Men's Health man made the final cut.

Finalists chosen were South African guys who are passionate about life, see themselves as role models, are good looking, place health and fitness at the forefront of their busy lifestyles, are committed to their friends, family and career and appreciate a good cause as much as a good adventure.

The 10 Men's Health Look 2008 finalists are: