Sep

29

Vegetarianism 30 Day Trial

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I have decided to undertake a 30 day trial of Vegetarianism. More specifically I will take the baby step of Lacto-ovo Vegetarianism, which means that I will eat almost anything but meat, fish, and poultry. I have several reasons for trying this:

  • Improved eating habits — Even though meats are not necessarily bad for you, substituting meat with fruits and vegetables will improve my eating habits overall.
  • Improved energy and health — I am hoping that a focus on fruits and vegetables will increase my overall level of energy. This energy will keep me more upbeat and alert during the day and help me to exercise more effectively.
  • Improved will power — Undertaking a 30 day trial, regardless of the trial, will help me to hone my self-dicscipline and will power.

I will blog about my progress, so subscribe or check back often for updates. As a person raised as a meat-eater, this should provide a good litmus test for anyone considering this lighter appetite.

Sep

28

Ask a Favor

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“He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.” - Benjamin Franklin

Sep

22

A New Way to Multiply

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37 Signals writes about a new method of doing basic multiplication by hand. Now I officially feel old. It has been awhile since I last multiplied by hand; I’m sure I will become intimate with these new techniques in the event that I have children of my own.

Sep

16

The Complete Web 2.0 Directory

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Whoever said it was difficult to get a web-based company up and running? Check out this huge directory of the (current) "Web 2.0" companies: The Complete Web 2.0 Directory

Sep

6

Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com Redesigned

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Happy Cog Studios, led by the web development superstar Jeffrey Zeldman, has completed and launched the redesigns of Lexico Publishing Group websites Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com.

These sites are the most visited dictionary and thesaurus sites on the internet, and have been refreshed with standards-based, CSS-styled markup by the best in the field. Previous versions of the two websites were bloated and slow loading. The new versions are sleek, slim and standardized.

Zeldman also maintains A List Apart, a popular online magazine that explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices.

Make sure to check out the new designs: Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com

Sep

4

Aristotle On Excellence

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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle