Free PDF Mags

Posted on January 14, 2008 Under Life

Virtual newsstand PDF Mags' reasoning is simple: show 'em where the free mags are at, and they will come. This neat resource links you to issues of independent PDF publications focusing on art and culture from around the world and…

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J.J. Abrams: The Mystery Box

Posted on January 10, 2008 Under Life

One of my favorite TED Talks of all time was just posted -- you can view it here or click on over to the TED site to explore. This 18 minutes of fascinating and intriguing stories by J.J. Abrams, creator…

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TED 2008 Speakers Announced

Posted on January 10, 2008 Under Life

The speaker lineup for the legendary and incredible TED Conference I attend in Monterey, California just released their speaker lineup for the event -- 50 days away! -- and it is seriously stellar. As the folks at TED say, their…

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Belkin x Skype: Desktop Internet Phone

Posted on January 7, 2008 Under Life

With nearly 246 Million users worldwide, Skype, is fast becoming one of the cheapest and most convenient ways of communicating with contacts all over the world. The only problem is that to use it you have to be connected to…

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Hurtmold: Sao Paulo

Posted on January 7, 2008 Under Life

Ever since I finally saw Hurtmold in their Sao Paulo hometown after countless recommendations from friends, I can't get their new eponymous album (on a great indie label called Submarine) off my daily listening playlist. This seasoned band's got their…

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Talk Shop Fridays: Pet Politics

Posted on January 4, 2008 Under Life

It's finally 2008, and we all know what that means: Dub-ya is on his way out of the White House. Most of us are thrilled about that; some of us are not so thrilled about that (ahem, some), but the…

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Let's Make a Difference in 2008

Posted on December 28, 2007 Under Life

For those of you who were hanging around here last year, you'd remember the infamous 6 resolutions I made for 2008. I'll cover how I've done on the others ones soon, but time is of the essence to circle back…

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Talk Shop Fridays: Your Resolutions

Posted on December 28, 2007 Under Life

I'm having trouble processing the fact that this time next week, a new year will be upon us. I've never really been one for New Year's resolutions -- I'm more of a "change it right now" kind of person --…

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2007 Under Life

Dear Josh, In case you were having trouble deciding what to gift us with for the holidays, we made it easy for you. Happy Holidays! Love, Your Staff. Carmel Hagen Kimberly Baker Jewelry: Kimberly Baker's necklaces, bracelets, and earrings pack…

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Talk Shop Fridays: Merry Fugly Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2007 Under Life

Whelp, it's the time of year when we all seem to be thinking the same thought... How the hell is it almost December twenty-&%@#$%!-fifth? We're thinking that just because it's the season for sharing and all -- and just in…

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