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Pirates. That’s right I’m talking ABOUT Pirates today, not LIKE A PIRATE.

Today is National (or International) Talk Like a Pirate Day. It began as the musings of two guys, John Baur and Mark Summers, and has blossomed into a quasi-holiday among people who like to drink and talk like thieving sailors. … —yes, there’s more—

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How informed are we?

I’m headed to the voting booth in about an hour and I’m discouraged and amazed at the same time. Not because we live in a great country that allows us to voice our opinions by voting. Not because I am … —yes, there’s more—

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Boston Cops are lost in the details

When’s the last time you were thrilled with the performance of a Boston police officer? Was it when he or she waved you through a red light while working a construction detail? Or was it when you got directions from … —yes, there’s more—

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Dissecting ShopVac by Jonathan Coulton

This is a pure, in-the-shower idea. Meaning it came to me while I was in the shower and listening to Coulton’s music. As some of you are aware, I did a 90-minute interview with the musician this spring and have … —yes, there’s more—

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Time Tomb

Sitting at Panera Bread Company today, I got to perform some serious people-watching. Self-absorbed businessmen, scantily clad beach-bound women, SUV-driving mothers herding their children, and the relaxed and wobbly older generation all crossed my path. Most of them jockeyed for … —yes, there’s more—

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Impulsive, to a fault

A pack of gum, a pair of shoelaces, perhaps a paperback novel. These are the things you might consider as impulse purchases. But as economies of scale come into play and the cost of living – as well as the … —yes, there’s more—

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