From the category archives:
Slap Bet
noun
1. A bet where no money or property is involved, and the prize for losing is getting to slap the loser across the face. Excellent for bets of extreme importance.
A slap bet is often monitored by a slap bet commissioner, that regulates the rules of said bet.
ex. “Johnny cried after he lost his [...]
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San Diego is no stranger to beauty with its…
…vibrant flowers…
…enchanting hotels…
…breathtaking sunsets…
…surfers’ dreams…
… and 323 sun-filled days a year.
All this preparation for my upcoming trip to South America brings back memories of my move to San Diego. It’s an interesting feeling, somewhat cathartic, to sort through your life and belongings, determine what has real value [...]
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I awoke this morning with a large knot in my stomach and a dream fresh in my mind…
…walking through dense woods, the leaf covered ground and dull orange-brown scenery is reminiscent of late autumn in New England. The identities of the two hikers leading the trek are unclear, but I carefully follow along, aligning my [...]
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Rather than deal with Turnpike traffic, obnoxious crowds and boisterous BBQs, I spent my 4th of July weekend in New Paltz, NY with a few buddies. Just a little over an hour from my house we found scenic views, peaceful trails, thundering waterfalls, delicious wine and free whiskey. New Paltz is a little college town [...]
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My dad’s a big nature and photography buff so for Father’s Day I took him to the Lakota Wolf Preseve in Columbia, NJ. The preserve is home to Tundra, Arctic and Timber wolves, as well as bobcats and foxes. The preserve offers special photo sessions, which allow serious photographers unobstructed views of the wolves, but [...]
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(pictures provided by concierge.com)
What do a tattoo parlor, music venue, hair salon and diner all have in common? They are all a part of a small boutique motel in Portland, Oregon – the Jupiter Hotel. Hungry guests can dine with ravished rock stars at the attached restaurant Douglas Fir. I highly recommend the eclectic menu, [...]
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I recently stumbled upon lifehackingmovie.com and read about the making of You 2.0 – a documentary about finding shortcuts in everyday life, ultimately to get the boring stuff done quicker so there’s more time for the fun things. It ties into Web 2.0, but it’s more about the ideas behind what Web 2.0 is bringing, such [...]
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