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On Becoming an Instant Coffee Snob

13 Jan 2014 . . . . . 6 min . . . . . 49,589 view

After a brief and bitter foray into the world of home coffee brewing, I realized I simply do not have the talent to finesse a palatable caffeinated beverage out of cheap beans and a plastic plunger. Even my background in chemistry could not bail me out of that frugal predicament. This left me at a . . .

The Nose Knows: A Case for Nasal Breathing During High Intensity Exercise

29 Nov 2013 . . . . . 19 min . . . . . 10,425 view

Did you know that the horse, generally regarded as one of the most robust animals on the planet, breathes almost exclusively through its nose? It is physically incapable of mouth breathing unless it suffers from an anatomical abnormality. [1][2][3] Though I learned that tidbit after completing a majority . . .

Forget the Numbers – Reassessing My HIT Fitness Plan

18 Sep 2013 . . . . . 8 min . . . . . 526 view

Well, I’m about 10 weeks into my high intensity workout plan and thought now would be a good time to update on its effectiveness along with changes I’ve made to the routines. What I Like There are several aspects to this plan that I enjoy more than other fitness programs I’ve followed in the past. 1. No . . .

Getting Ripped Slowly – My New High Intensity Fitness Plan

29 Jun 2013 . . . . . 10 min . . . . . 2,870 view

In my quest to increase my physical fitness (i.e. look good without a shirt on), I’ve dabbled with various diets and exercise regiments over the years. Today, I’ll be discussing a new training routine I’m experimenting with and intend to document for effectiveness. My Fitness Background I started working . . .

What I’m Eatin’ – May 2013

29 May 2013 . . . . . 8 min . . . . . 2,651 view

I’ve been experimenting with food and diet since when with maternal guidance I became an herbivore at age 10, and thus with my limited but passable decade-plus of experience I’ve decided to periodically post “What I’m Eatin'” to keep track of where I’ve been and where I’m heading (as a dietary roadmap of . . .

Telling White Lies to Black Cats

29 Jan 2013 . . . . . 1 min . . . . . 529 view

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 of behavior . . .

The Less I Know

28 Jan 2013 . . . . . 1 min . . . . . 277 view

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 and media . . .

The Moment I Lost Interest

26 Jan 2013 . . . . . 1 min . . . . . 266 view

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 . . .

New Years Resolutions – 2013

29 Dec 2012 . . . . . 4 min . . . . . 208 view

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 any of them. . . .

How to Sell Your Stuff on eBay

25 Sep 2012 . . . . . 9 min . . . . . 1,216 view

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 Stuff on eBay” . . .