Campus Party: Sao Paulo

Posted on February 13, 2008 Under Life

As I'm writing this, 3,000 nerds "” and I say that in only the most complimentary way, naturally "” are having the best geek-out party ever in Sao Paulo's equivalent of Central Park, Parque Ibirapuera. Campus Party, a marathon digital…

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R.I.P: Your Relationship

Posted on February 12, 2008 Under Life

With February 14th fast approaching and Hallmark preparing to reap the benefits, a good number of us have begun to ponder loves' labors lost. While our coupled friends prepare the perfect evening complete with a romantic dinner and fireside lovemaking…

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Bell & Ross BR 01 and BR 03: New Colors

Posted on February 12, 2008 Under Life

If the days of your life are as dull as watching sands fall through the hourglass, maybe you should stop watching an hourglass and do something exciting, like buy a modern timepiece. You know, one that's more aesthetically pleasing than…

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Smiley®

Posted on February 8, 2008 Under Life

This made me happy. Maybe not for the reasons it intended to, but the end result was still joy. Bright laughing yellow-colored joy. The iconic smiley face has expanded into the world of aromatherapy and fragrance with Smiley. Claiming to…

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Toffee

Posted on February 5, 2008 Under Life

I've been making an effort of late to carry around less junk with me. Anyone who knows me knows that wherever I am, there's a giant purse or laptop bag -- sometimes both -- and I'm at the point where…

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Space Age Museum

Posted on February 4, 2008 Under Life

Admit it. Ever since you were a kid, you've harbored fantasies of blasting off into the great beyond of outer space. Heck, you still read science fiction novels and imagine yourself in the role of the heroic space adventurer fighting…

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The Homeless World Cup

Posted on February 4, 2008 Under Life

While the NEW YORK GIANTS SUPER BOWL VICTORY may have changed a few fans' outlook on the world for one shining moment, the fact of the matter remains that most of the world doesn't really care. They like the other…

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HadToSay

Posted on January 31, 2008 Under Life

Are you a currently unattached singular being? Maybe you've got your eye on someone but you're a little too shy to ask them out? Have you thought about being a secret admirer? Sure, we know that sounds a little fifth…

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Mold Battle Extravaganza

Posted on January 30, 2008 Under Life

Subjects like clogged nasal passages, STDs and ingrown toenails aren't exactly topics you can break bread over. Mold, then, without having to explain, is a no-no ice breaker. For example, mold jokes just don't fly. Television programs used to love…

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The High Seas of Tea

Posted on January 29, 2008 Under Life

Have you ever imagined your cup of afternoon tea as a hot steaming sea of soothing flavor? Well, if you have, have you ever stopped to think that instead of adding some sugar or milk to make that body of…

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