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Read more about the article He needs more room in the crotch

He needs more room in the crotch

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 19, 2011
  • Post category:History/Politics
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Lyndon Johnson orders pants. If only we had more recordings like this. You must listen. You know… I just had a thought. Slate recently posted a piece about how many…

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Read more about the article Social stupidity cannot be covered up by the violin

Social stupidity cannot be covered up by the violin

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 19, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography/Critic
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Amy Chua’s new book describes what she calls “Chinese parenting.” Her methods include: No sleepovers No play dates No television, video games or arts and crafts Hours of closely monitored…

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Read more about the article Worst day

Worst day

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 18, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography
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As I exited my bedroom on Sunday morning, carrying my dog in my arms, my foot hit an enormous pile of cat puke in the middle of the hallway. I…

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5 bits of podcasting advice from a professional podcast listener

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 18, 2011
  • Post category:Web/Tech
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After thousands of hours of podcast listening, I have come up with a short list of advice for podcasters everywhere. What All Podcasters Should Keep in Mind Prior to Recording…

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Mismatched but perfect

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 18, 2011
  • Post category:Family
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My daughter loves her Mommy’s shoes.  Quite a bit.

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Read more about the article Mammoths, octopi and a whole bunch of spoons

Mammoths, octopi and a whole bunch of spoons

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 17, 2011
  • Post category:Film/Music/Science
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Three random observations: 1. Anyone who criticizes Alanis Morissette’s song "Ironic" for its lack of irony is an intellectual douchebag. It’s a four minute pop song. It need not be…

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6 reasons for a lack of motivation

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 17, 2011
  • Post category:Idea
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I have a brilliant friend who is unmotivated. Check that. The guy has a good job that he does well. He owns his own home and has a retirement plan…

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Read more about the article How Swedish Fish got their name

How Swedish Fish got their name

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 17, 2011
  • Post category:Food and Drink/Sports
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I brought a bag of Swedish Fish to the Patriots final regular season game two weeks ago. New England was playing the Miami Dolphins, and the symbolism behind eating fish…

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Read more about the article We might need to back off the praise a bit

We might need to back off the praise a bit

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 16, 2011
  • Post category:Family
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Clara:  Kitty cat cute! Elysha:  Do you know who is the cutest of all? Clara:  Clara cutest! Elysha:  That’s right!

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Read more about the article I cannot do business with someone who exhibits such questionable decision making

I cannot do business with someone who exhibits such questionable decision making

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 16, 2011
  • Post category:Quandry
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I was approached by a guy at the bridal show today who was wearing a New York Yankees cap. He wanted to know a little bit more about my DJ…

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