February 2011
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Product Review: Speick Shaving Cream
It’s pretty great.
Quick context: I am not a fan of lathery shaves; I wanted something that was all natural; it needed to be carry-on safe.
Believe it or not, it’s difficult to find a shaving cream that fits the above criteria at your local Target. So, I widened my search to Amazon, and found Speick. Bottom line, I’m very happy, and will continue using Speick.
At $6.50,...
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Things I Want My Daughter To Know: The Internet
It’s awesome.
According to Wikipedia, the term Internet was first coined in late December of 1974. It was used to describe a network of networks. However, the Internet as we know and use it today really started to take shape in the early 90’s after Sir Timothy John “Tim” Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. The terms World Wide Web and Internet quickly became...
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“I’m confused, there’s very little softcore pornography on this site....”
– Jaime Bellmyer, speaking of namecheap.com in relation to godaddy.com
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Things I Want My Daughter To Know: Valentines Day
It’s not a big deal. At least, not in the way we know it today.
Originally, it was a day to honor martyrs. A fellow by the name of Chaucer, whom I hope you study in school, is attributed with first associating it with romantic love. Somewhere along the way that turned in to cheap, oversized bears, cheap chocolates, expensive dinners, and chalky candy hearts.
Make sure your Valentine...
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“I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees.”
– The National, “Bloodbuzz Ohio” on High Violet
Sports In 140 Characters
The me from three years ago would have been nearly unable to sleep in anticipation of the Super Bowl. This year, I felt as though I were forcing myself to watch the game and the commercials.
What’s has happened?
In the past six years I have changed careers, purchased a home, and married my wife. That was busy, but manageable. In the past three years, though, I fell victim to downsizing...