Your Geek Squad Badge Just Isn’t Worth That Much
When will Geek Squad employees (or ex-employees) learn that their badges are not worth > $100, even if… They were a deputy counter intelligence…
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314 published essaysSentiment on Cats Not Influenced by Student Level or Time Of Year
Because I know everyone cares deeply on this issue, I’m happy to report that in a survey of 117 students, slightly less than half…
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Since we recorded it the day before I left Shreveport, I sorta forgot to mention (widely) that I teamed up with my friend Todd Ogasawara…
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A quick look at my Dropbox Camera Upload directory reveals that I take about 3-5 photos a day on average. They range from awesome…
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The last 10 years have seen minimalism as a movement take hold. Tips, tricks, and thoughts galore are online. One could say that the…
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With the new semester starting, I’ve had a lot of interactions with students as of late. Some are returning familiar faces, others are new…
Read essayBeing a Kid is the Hardest Job You Ever Had
My friend Christine posted this morning that it was her little girl, Michelle’s, first sleepover last night. Her daughter refers to her sleepover friend…
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I don’t watch the news. Saying that to someone will likely raise an eyebrow, especially since television is flooded with an abundance of news…
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Anyone who cares might find it interesting to read some of my favorite quotes, now on the top of the sidebar on the right.…
Read essayWhat Happens on The Internet Stays On The Internet
Earlier today I received the following email: My name is XXXX. There was an article you posted on your website. http://jonwestfall.com/XXXX/XXXX Anyway, it is…
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