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The Modern Day Bad Boy: Introducing The Good Guy

Brooke Miller — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:40:33 +0000

It seems as if the day is upon us, fellow gentlemen. The time of nice guys finishing last has come and gone. It's simple: play them at their own game. Brooke shows us how.

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Linkszomania for July 28, 2010

Justin Brown — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:19:22 +0000

Every Wednesday, I’m going to take you on a whirlwind adventure of 13 links chronicling the news throughout the geek world I inhabit. Whether it’s movies, music, art, politics, gadgets, science, sports, grammar, or superheroes… nothing’s out of bounds and everything’s interesting.

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A Barefoot Running Compromise: A Review of The Nike Free 5.0 Running Shoe

Robert Fure — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:14:18 +0000

In response to the barefoot running trend, Nike has released the Free 5.0, a shoe that offers the benefits of free running with the protection of a rubber sole. We put it to the test to see if it performs as they claim.

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The Modern Wimp’s Introduction to Stoicism

Joel Mendez — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:51:23 +0000

Contrary to common perception, being stoic doesn't mean being emotionless. The real quality of Stoicism is far more masculine than not caring about anything - it's about knowing when to care, when to be upset, and how to accept the inescapable with your head held higher than you thought possible.

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100 Days of Fitness: Week 14 – Meals, Snacks, & The Pocket Workout

Robert Fure — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:08:10 +0000

How long does it take to change your life? Follow author Robert Fure as he begins a 100 day trek to a fitter, healthier life by following this simple program. Today, we talk about snacks, meals, and a mobile workout on the 100 Days of Fitness program.

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Don Draper’s Suit: How to Dress Like a Modern Day Mad Man

Andrew Snavely — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:01:47 +0000

Don Draper may not be the best of gentlemen, but he certainly has great style. With Mad Men Season 4 starting tomorrow, we decided to take a look at getting the look -- on the cheap.

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How To Build Capital For Your First Small Business

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:50:41 +0000

If you've been draining in the workforce for a couple of years you may be starting to get the entrepreneurial itch. We break down the first step: how to look for the funds to launch your project.

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17 Things You Should Know About DNA [infographic]

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:49:31 +0000

DNA: that microscopic little building block of life that makes us all the same, but grants us with distinct differences. But for as common as DNA is, it can be a tough subject to understand. Here are some of the facts to help you better understand the little bit of genetic coding that makes you, you.

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Men You Wish You Were: King Hussein of Jordan

Kevin H. MacLean — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:58:09 +0000

Every month Primer Magazine is recognizing a different individual for their accomplishments, cultural significance, and general awesomeness. This month: King Hussein of Jordan.

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Get a (copy of) Life, Improve Yours: Win the Acclaimed BBC Documentary on DVD

Robert Fure — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:02:41 +0000

Since experts say viewing images of nature can relax you, and we're interested in your mental health, we're giving away two copies of the hit BBC documentary "Life."

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Dead Simple Accountability Solutions for the Easily Distracted

Jack Busch — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:28:09 +0000

Modern life is full of distractions, from Tweets and GChats to AIMs and Yahoos, not to mention just regular email. To cut through the weeds of distraction, what you need is a method to keep yourself on task. Here's three.

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100 Days of Fitness: Week 13 – Travel Training

Robert Fure — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:01:37 +0000

How long does it take to change your life? Follow author Robert Fure as he begins a 100 day trek to a fitter, healthier life by following this simple program. Today, we talk about training while traveling on the 100 Days of Fitness program.

Check out 100 Days of Fitness: Week 13 – Travel Training on Primer.