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Read more about the article Future scientist? Or future member of Metallica?

Future scientist? Or future member of Metallica?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 21, 2013
  • Post category:Family/Quandry
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There are two possibilities here: 1. He is studying the gravitational and centrifugal forces that cause the plate to wobble and fall similar to the way a scientist might study…

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Read more about the article I would love to play the role of Gandalf the Grey and stop trains. Just not at this moment.

I would love to play the role of Gandalf the Grey and stop trains. Just not at this moment.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 20, 2013
  • Post category:Idea/Recommended Reading/Viewing
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I see this kind of hilarious brilliance (make sure you watch until the very end), and I think three things: I wish I had thought of that first. With my…

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Read more about the article My greatest treasures

My greatest treasures

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 20, 2013
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Read more about the article The needless shortening of words is cray tradge. It must stop

The needless shortening of words is cray tradge. It must stop

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 19, 2013
  • Post category:Critic/Words
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I’m going on the record as vehemently opposing the needless shortening of words. This weekend I heard someone shorten champagne to champers. On the radio, no less. Not only does…

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Read more about the article Apple’s “Misunderstood” is brilliant and completely unrealistic

Apple’s “Misunderstood” is brilliant and completely unrealistic

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 19, 2013
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Even though I saw the ending coming a mile away, I thought this commercial was incredibly clever. Sweet, even. Also completely unrealistic. Every time I see someone with their head…

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Read more about the article The Moth: The Boy’s Mother Was Dead

The Moth: The Boy’s Mother Was Dead

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 18, 2013
  • Post category:Autobiography/Moth/Storytelling/Teaching
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The following is a story that I told at a Moth StorySLAM at The Bitter End in New York City earlier this year.  The theme of the night was Scars.…

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Read more about the article 103 degrees

103 degrees

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 18, 2013
  • Post category:Family
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Not even an iPad can defeat a 103 degree fever.  

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Read more about the article Best goals ever

Best goals ever

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 17, 2013
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I’m a big fan of goal setting. At the beginning of very year, I establish a list of difficult-to-achieve New Year’s resolutions and then work like hell to achieve them.…

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Read more about the article Cell phone crashing: Beyond even me

Cell phone crashing: Beyond even me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 17, 2013
  • Post category:Autobiography/Recommended Reading/Viewing
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I have a lot of nerve. I say things that perhaps shouldn’t be said. On Saturday morning, while waiting in line, a overheard a woman tell a McDonald's manager that…

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Read more about the article 2013 Matthew Dicks Holiday Gift Guide

2013 Matthew Dicks Holiday Gift Guide

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 16, 2013
  • Post category:Idea
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In keeping with the way that I shop for the holidays (last minute), I present my first ever holiday gift guide. I have attempted to create a list of gifts…

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