Author Archives: Matt Jacob

This is where the magic happens

It’s a little cramped, but I managed to find the MacBook a spot on my desk where I can still run all the necessary cables to it. The ThinkPad hasn’t gotten too jealous of the MacBook yet, but it’s ready … Continue reading

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Incredible sunset from yesterday

I got lucky and managed to capture this shot with Rachel’s camera yesterday just as I was getting out of my car. It was only visible for about 60 seconds, and then the view changed as the sun went down … Continue reading

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Fresh coat of paint around here

As you can tell from looking around, this site was featured on Extreme Makeover: Blog Edition last night. Not really, but a lot of stuff changed while most of you were sleeping. The most obvious difference is the layout. I … Continue reading

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The Weekly Spam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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