Prohibition Homebrew

26Jun09

Check out my friend Alex Foley’s latest venture -  http://prohibitionhomebrew.com.
Prohibition Homebrew is an e-commerce site specializing in homebrewing supplies, ingredients, etc.  They’re doing some smart stuff through Facebook Connect to cultivate a community of homebrewers.
From their site:
Prohibition Homebrew is the world’s first fully integrated online community where homebrewers can share their recipes as well as [...]

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Canadian Expat Network

22Aug08

I had coffee this morning with my friend Sean to catch up and to learn about his venture, the Canadian Expat Network.
Quite simply, CEN is a free social network and resource portal for Canadian expats living the US.  Users can connect by geography, common interest, etc. to discuss expat issues and build social and business [...]

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Back in the Saddle

30May08

Kelly and I returned from our trip this past weekend. Photos with C+ captions here.
The trip was fantastic in every way. We spent 3 days in Munich, 3 days in Vienna, and 6 days in Prague. In brief, the highlights include:
- Amazing beer and delicious meats with every meal for 2 straight weeks.
- [...]

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A Small Craigslist World

02Apr08

I’ve been trolling Craigslist for a dog crate to accommodate the puppy that is moving in with Kelly and me this Sunday.
(A puppy, indeed! Photos as soon as we bring him home. He’s a looker!)
I found a listing, emailed the address, and received a prompt reply…from my friend Josh whose voicemail from Sunday [...]

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2007’s Greatest Hits

18Jan08

My friend Chaz Felix just sent me “Felix’s Picks” for 2006 and 2007.
Chaz’ “Picks” is a collection of the songs that soundtracked his previous year . He typically picks really good music – a fair portion of which I’ve never heard of, so it makes for a nice diversion from my typical listening habits. [...]

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Need A Lawyer? Hire Ponzi.

02Nov07

Been in an accident and can’t go to work?  Hire Joey Ponzi.
Seriously – congratulations to my friend Ponzi on his ascent into the world of dirty lawyers.  If his lawyer skills are anything like his Nintendo 64 Goldeneye skills, I’m sure he’ll be a marginally satisfactory one.

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Read Lee’s Blog

31Aug07

Lee Bidgood is my former college roommate, a beloved friend, a renowned okra chef, and the world’s leading scholar on American bluegrass as it is played and loved in the Czech Republic.
He’s also a blogger.  You should read what he writes.

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Pig Pickin’ At Lee’s

04Jun07

My dear friend and former college roommate Lee Bidgood married Emily Behler in Charlottesville, VA this weekend. I’ve never attended a wedding that so perfectly and beautifully reflected the personalities and passions of the bride and groom.
Lee – who once said “There is nothing I’d rather eat than food.” – hosted a rehearsal dinner [...]

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