- Yesterday
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- December 19th, 2009
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Michael I'm very sad to see the undefeated season of the Saints come to an end, but it is good to see the Cowboys' playoff hunt stay alive as a result.
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Michael i understand that materialism can only get you so far and that it could provide short-lived happiness at best, but man do I like new toys. Who wants to give me a new toy? That Asus laptop I posted yesterday is a very good place to start.
- December 18th, 2009
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Michael TGIF. Last holiday shopping weekend before Christmas! Join the crazed lemmings at the mall one last time... until Boxing Day.
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Do you see Facebook as simply a way to connect with old classmates? Do you see no value in YouTube aside from watching dramatic gophers and Star Wars kids? You’re missing out. Maybe you don&…
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- December 17th, 2009
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beyondtherhetoric has bookmarked the video Muse - Uprising (8-bit).
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beyondtherhetoric has bookmarked the video Muse - Plug In Baby (8-bit).
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Michael Got my tickets to Muse.
"You're my plug-in baby...."
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There are many different things that you can do to promote your blog or your business online. You can choose to buy advertising on other websites or even through Twitter. However, one of the most p…
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- December 16th, 2009
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Michael Just got off the line from "On the Line" with Joseph Planta . We talk books, ebooks, BlackBerry, HTC.... John Chow gets mentioned too.
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Every Wednesday, I gather a collection of blog posts from around the Internet to share with the Beyond the Rhetoric community. Some weeks, there will be a specific theme that I am trying to approac…
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- December 15th, 2009
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There is nothing wrong with having dreams. In fact, it’s important to have a strong sense of ambition, because you don’t want become stagnant in your life. It’s about progress and i…
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- December 14th, 2009
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During last year’s season, I posted a lot of NFL predictions, looking at each and every game for each and every week of play. I chose not to do that this year, but I do want to voice my opinion…
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Michael My recently acquired security system, so to speak. Looking sharp? flic.kr/p/7nFc6i.
- December 13th, 2009
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“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is…
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- December 12th, 2009
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Michael wii fit plus was well worth ten bucks.
- December 11th, 2009
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Michael Eat, drink, and be merry. Oh and eat and drink some more. :).
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When you go through the genres of movies that Hollywood puts out, you’ll inevitably come across a batch that are known as “chick flicks.” These are usually sappy and romantic, fea…
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- December 10th, 2009
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Michael the super bowl champs try to stay in the playoff hunt tonight. They should win, i think.
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Put yourself in this situation. Imagine that you are going for a lazy stroll down the street when you encounter the angry dog pictured above. He starts barking at you and you just might be fearing…
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- December 9th, 2009
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beyondtherhetoric has bookmarked the video Alicia Keys w/ Jay-Z "Empire State of Mind " Live! on YouTube.
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beyondtherhetoric has bookmarked the video Alicia Keys Live! on YouTube - Full Concert.
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Last week, I tipped my hat to the top thinkers of November. This week, I turn to the Internet community to find some fascinating articles on security and influence. If you spend any amount of time…
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- December 8th, 2009
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Just as when it comes to finding happiness in your life, it is important to pay attention to the little things when it comes to improving your grammar as well. All too often, we pay attention to l…
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- December 7th, 2009
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Going to just about any shopping mall around this time of year, you’ll inevitably be met with quite the crowd. We have all of these shoppers frantically looking for just the right gift for just…
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- December 6th, 2009
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Michael Didn't get any work done last night. Will I get anything done today? The NFL beckons...
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“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. We need to go far… quickly.” It’s fascinating that Al Gore has been able to achieve so much more outs…
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- December 5th, 2009
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Michael Blood: The Last Vampire was strange and low budget.
- December 4th, 2009
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The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing had five mascots. For the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, we’re going to have three official mascots and one unofficial one. For all eight…
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- December 3rd, 2009
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Michael I just saw Leo Chiang looking all angry on Fringe. He was stealing from a fish tank and we actually get to see his face!
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You may have heard about some people who decide to leave their jobs, pack their bags, and head out on some kind of nomadic journey in order to “find themselves.” They may go back to th…
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- December 2nd, 2009
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I just realized that I had neglected to give the proper recognition to the top commentators of October and November. For that, I apologize. My intention is to dedicate one post a month (like I did…
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- December 1st, 2009
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What’s pride got to do with it? For most of us, there are several factors that go into choosing what job we would like to have. Part of the motivation has to come from the compensation packa…
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- November 30th, 2009
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Whether you are willing to admit it or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us. The malls are getting packed with people, desperate to find the “perfect present” for each and every pe…
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- November 29th, 2009
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“If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all.” Anna Quindlen is perhaps best known for her work…
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- November 28th, 2009
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Michael It wasn't Black Friday in Canada, but I ended up spending over $200 today. Go figure.
- November 27th, 2009
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Michael Oh! An even better Mac Mini (Core Duo) for $67. Still Amazon, still French OS. bit.ly/5ygodQ.
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Michael Amazon selling a Mac Mini for $65?!?! French OS and older model, but still. Holy schmoly! bit.ly/7kqcPV.
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While it may be worthwhile to talk about whether a freelance writer should accept payment via PayPal, wire transfer, or a cheque in the mail, we’ll save that discussion for another day. Ins…
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Michael So, who's trying to survive Black Friday tramplings?
- November 26th, 2009
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We’ve all heard the saying that we should not only talk the talk, but we should also walk the walk. It’s easy to say that you are going to do something and it’s easy to pay lip s…
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Michael Happy Turkey Day to my US neighbors.
- November 25th, 2009
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I started out with the intention of keeping today’s speedlink within the realm of consumer electronics and technology, but it soon expanded into a couple of tangential topics that may or may not…
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- November 24th, 2009
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Free stuff is nice, but it is also the season for sharing and for being thankful. I get approached by public relations representatives all the time, asking if I’d be interested in reviewing…
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- November 23rd, 2009
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The Informant! (2009) Matt Damon got an honorable mention in my post about five actors I enjoy watching most for a reason. Whether he’s being thoughtful and contemplative in Good Will Huntin…
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- November 22nd, 2009
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“Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.” He may have been called F…
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- November 21st, 2009
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Michael settling down for a matinee.
- November 20th, 2009
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Michael Who's ready for the Canucks game? I am!
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A few days ago, I was doing some channel surfing on TV when I came across an interesting episode of Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel. This is already one of my favorite shows, but I must confe…
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