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Telling White Lies to Black Cats

Holden Caufield was right – we're all phonies. Whether you realize it or not, you probably lie. A lot. According to studies of self-presentation, we typically act in ways that we want ourselves to be perceived by others, and not necessarily in accordance with the reality of our being. This type … [Read more...]

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The Less I Know

I was purposely ambiguous with this tweet about a week ago, to allow my pornbots followers to interpret it as they will, but want to elaborate because I think it makes for interesting discussion. At face value, I am generally happier the less I know about the world. I purposely avoid as much news … [Read more...]

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The Moment I Lost Interest

I have a problem. I only enjoy learning on a topical level. That is to say I only find things interesting when they have some immediate relevance to my everyday life. Once the subject matter begins to unravel beyond its most fundamental threads and then reveals a whole other interworking of cogs and … [Read more...]

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New Years Resolutions – 2013

With 2012 winding down, it's that time of year again when I get anxious about my future and feel the need to write about it in hopes of subconsciously wiring my brain for another productive chapter in my life. As usual, I'll take a look back at my previous goals first and see if I actually hit … [Read more...]

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How to Sell Your Stuff on eBay

5:09 PM 50 degrees and sunny (75+ degrees in front of my space heater) Malvern, PA Note: I started writing this article like 2 years ago and never finished it and now I'm posting whatever incomplete prose is here. Maybe I'll complete it later. Enjoy. Here it is... the "How to Sell Your … [Read more...]

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Adam’s 2012 Q1 Prospectus

I know I'm totally butchering the use of the word prospectus, but it sounds cool, so don't point it out... Anyway, when I set my 2012 New Year's resolutions, one of my goals was to set new intentions in March. The month is almost over, and I've yet to follow through with the task, so using the … [Read more...]

New Years Resolutions – 2012

Though I feel making New Years Resolutions is somewhat trite and in reality I should be setting and revising my long and short-term goals every few months, I often get caught up with the hubbub of life (as do most all of us), so now is a better time than never to hammer out a few things I'd like to … [Read more...]

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How to Integrate AWeber and WordPress Registration – Without a Plugin

I thought I'd share how to do this since it's something that ANYONE using WordPress could and probably should be doing if they've got any business savvy. Basically our goal here is to give users an option to join our e-mail list when they register for our website. Sounds simple enough, … [Read more...]

I Wish You Told Me This YEARS Ago…

I haven't written anything here in a while, but today I got inspiration to share some of the things that have inspired ME the past couple years. This is a collection of books, links, and some quotes that have in some way shaped who I am right now. Consider this a list of things I wish someone … [Read more...]

The History of Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasures” Album Art

I had no intention of ever learning this much about Joy Division or pulsars, but because of my apt to be a law abiding citizen, I was forced to research the about the ubiquitous design made popular by the British band and artist Peter Saville for a t-shirt project I'm heading on SixPrizes. In … [Read more...]