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The Rise of the Freelancer
Posted in: The Internet & MediaBy 2030, will we all be our own boss? An interesting article. I’ve often pondered going the freelance route as in my field (design) it’s already pretty common. The challenge is for people like me who have come to rely on the stability of a regular paycheck and a company responsible for benefits and sales…
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The Boombox Theory of Zen
When I was in 5th or 6th grade – I don’t remember exactly and I’m terrible with matching time periods and events – no doubt a by product of indulgences I would undertake many years later – I managed to save up one hundred of my very own dollars to go down to the Dart Drug…
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Dharma Punx by Noah Levine
Posted in: Books & ReadingRecently checked out the audiobook version of Dharma Punx by Noah Levine. I found it to be very inspiring and a fascinating story of one man’s discovery of himself and the larger world. From the book page: As with many self-destructive kids, Noah Levine’s search for meaning led him first to punk rock, drugs, drinking, and dissatisfaction.…
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Fitness Landscaping: Me and My Dirt Spot
Posted in: Health and FitnessMost folks get right frustrated with dead spots in their lawn. I, on the other hand, have really been working at one, nurturing it. I’ve been pouring fitness into it. In the past 33 days I’ve fed it: 355 Arm Curls @ 20lbs 460 Arm Scissors 200 Back Extensions 150 Back Stretches 440 Basic Burpees…
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Get outside. Ride life. Support your LBS.
Over the past several years through various channels I’ve been fortunate enough to become a part of a great cross-section of people in the Fredericton area dedicated to healthy lifestyles and the pursuit of adventure. This is in no small part due to The Radical Edge and the community they foster in an effort to…
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Why Facebook Algorithms Are Like Gambling
Posted in: The Internet & MediaI used to hate the random postiness Facebook algorithms used to fill my feed and the fact that it changed every time I viewed it. Now I enjoy it. It’s the social media equivalent of pulling the arm on a slot machine. It’s your online VLT. You can come up short or hit the jackpot each…