Author Archives: Matt Jacob

The Weekly Spam

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Matt Jacob

I have a bad habit of going through my spam folder and checking each message to make sure it’s not a valid one that slipped through the cracks. I don’t know why I waste time doing this, because I’ve probably … Continue reading →

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Brita: A+ customer service

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Matt Jacob

Sure, I complain when products don’t meet my expectations or when I run into horrible customer service. I think there’s a certain level of quality and support that many companies are failing to meet these days. But for all my … Continue reading →

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You pick the topic

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Matt Jacob

Alright, I’m going to try something here. [Drum roll, please.] There are lots of things I could write about, but let’s be honest—nobody really cares about those things. So let’s switch it up a bit. Comment on this post and … Continue reading →

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The lovely Buell Lightning XB9SX

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Matt Jacob

Some people hate how Buells look, but not me. My only stipulation is that I put 10,000 of my own miles on the odometer of my current bike before I go looking for something new. The practical benefit is that … Continue reading →

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A longer status update

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Matt Jacob

I guess there’s been a lack of updates lately, but only because I’ve been pretty busy. That doesn’t mean that I haven’t been doing other things online, though! If you follow me on Twitter, Jaiku, Pownce, or one of the … Continue reading →

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The bitter taste of asphalt and dirt

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Matt Jacob

According to my status update from earlier today, there are only two kinds of motorcyclists: Those who have crashed, and those who are going to. (Personally, I think that saying is kind of stupid, because you can make impressive-sounding dichotomies … Continue reading →

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Help me name the beast

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Matt Jacob

No, I’m not talking about that. Get your minds out of the gutter. Jeez! I’m talking about the motorcycle, obviously. My dad and I were doing some routine maintenance last weekend (thanks again, Dad), and it dawned on me that … Continue reading →

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Perils of being a tech worker

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Matt Jacob

Tucson got pounded with what was arguably the best storm of the entire summer last night. We’re talking horizontal rain, winds that almost knocked my bike over, and flooding all over the place. Oh, and power outages. Lots and lots … Continue reading →

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The first motorcycle fatality

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Matt Jacob

I knew the cost of motorcycling when I got into this whole mess, but I never knew the toll it would take on the innocent ones. On my way home tonight, a rather large and juicy bug had the misfortune … Continue reading →

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Shifting into fifth for the first time

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Matt Jacob

Since I’ve talked about it enough during the past three or four weeks, most of my loyal readers know that I recently purchased a motorcycle. That was almost two weeks ago. Well, this weekend, I finally started learning how to … Continue reading →

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