I don’t like exercise. Think I never did. I have started exercise routines but never stuck with it. That has finally changed and it was the smartwatch that did it. It has given me an awareness of my body, that I never paid much attention to. It watches after me. A smartwatch reminds me when…
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I discovered an easy way to make a custom pizza slice at home in only twelve minutes, with no prep and clean up (if you plan right). 1. Buy Naan bread in the frozen section at your market. You can find for $1.99 at Trader Joe’s. 2. Get your sauce of choice. I usually have…
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Europa Report, first and foremost, gets the science of interplanetary space travel right. Set in the near future, this thriller tells the story of a small crew traveling to the moon of Europa orbiting Jupiter. Based on actual findings, Europa is believed to contain liquid water oceans inside its frozen exterior and their mission is…
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Serve this slow-cooker hearty stew with buttered egg noodles, passing extra sour cream at the table. Been pretty much steering clear of buying beef last couple years due to high prices, but I found this a great recipe to have tender, melt in your mouth beef at reasonable cost. I prepare and cook on the…
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A band that hails from the Glasgow area arrived in San Francisco last week to support their third studio album, No One Can Ever Know. The album got my attention with a synthesizer sound that reminds me of the Cure. My friend, Patrick, described it as sounding ” like the bastard child of The Pogues and…
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To a man that had more effect in my life, and yours, then we care to admit. More then even a stealth Mac-crusader as myself. I’ve managed to keep myself mostly quiet over the years, cause I’m usually 95% the minority. Apple and Steve Jobs has consistently transformed cold and complicated technology into something beautifully…
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Sight, sounds, and tastes from the roadtrip. A travelogue of sorts. Portland Crystal Ballroom – The driving force to hit the road, err.. after spending time with my two sisters, of course. Picked up 4 tickets to see a double-bill show of my favorite new bands, Manchester Orchestra and Cage the Elephant. Manchester Orchestra’s Simple…
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Starbucks- WIN: The ‘Siren’ has been part of the Starbucks identity since the company launched in 1971 and this latest redesign ties in with their 40th anniversary. The new logo essentially takes the siren out of her ringed frame, removes the font and one color. Although I was initially turned off by the removal of…
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Things that get me excited in 2011. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ5p18wIQEI] I delved into George R.R. Martin’s highly-acclaimed novel, A Game of Thrones, in anticipation of this series coming in April from HBO. What I found was a deeply engrossing, traditional fantasy series with modern sensibilities and complex characters. As I flipped through the pages, I experienced intrigue, deception, and surprises…
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My sheer elation of the last few weeks is indescribable and wholly uncalled for. Glad to see it reinforced by my wife, co-workers, friends, and in the streets of San Francisco. It really started hardcore at game 4 of the NCLS. I was lucky to attend a see-saw battle with NL champs, Phillies. A great…
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