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Finally, A Feel Good TED Talk »

TED TALKS Episode 1 – watch more funny videos I never really enjoyed a TEDx talk until this one. Really inspirational, very touching. Starring Ted Travelstead, directed by Scott Jacobson.

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Book Club »

Good Luck Everyone: Book Club Get More Good Luck Everyone with Andrew Condell at andrewcondell.com.

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UsedWigs Radio Podcast 93: Guests Eric Smith of Geekadelphia and Artist Yis Goodwin (Nosego) »

Guests: Eric Smith and Yis Goodwin (Nosego) Topics: New Orleans, Prostitutes, Video Games, Designing iPhone Apps, Murals, CosPlay, Horrible Weight Loss Tips, Geekadelphia, Tattoo Conventions, Tertiary Star Wars Characters, Chip Tune Music, Master Chief Armor, Penguin Disbelief, “Hunger Games,” and Art Inspirations. Playlist: “Ruby” by Cheap Girls, “Chi-Town” by The Cribs and “UsedWigs” by Eli [...]

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Dammit, Someone Stole My Salad Out of The Fridge Again! »

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“Ruby” by Cheap Girls »

For Fans of: Karl Hendricks, Armchair Martian, Long Winters, Overwhelming Colorfast. Download: Free MP3 (from Rolling Stone) Stream CD: music.aol.com Website: cheapgirls.tumblr.com

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UsedWigs Radio Welcomes Geekadelphia’s Eric Smith and Artist NoseGo on February 21st at L’etage! »

Mid-Winter blahs, huh? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re putting on this super exciting show with two talented lads who enjoy tech, art and entertaining the masses. Come on out and have a fun, a crepe and some drinks. The show is FREE and we’ll have GIVEAWAYS! We just ask you to bring your clapping [...]

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Stuff That Looks Like Yummy Food But Is Not Yummy Food »

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UsedWigs Radio Podcast 92: Bands Overcoming Novelty Songs, Bridesmaids, Technology Overload and Terrible Product Placements »

Topics: Bands Overcoming Novelty Songs, Bridesmaids, The Oscars, Technology Overload, Answering Machines, Party Lines, NPR Slinging the Guilt, Russ’s Spreadsheet Update, Punk Bands and Terrible TV Product Placements. Playlist: “Waiting for Something” by Nada Surf, “Lightshow” by Plants and Animals, “Forever Won’t Wait” by the Steve Adamyk Band and “UsedWigs” by Eli Braden. Play Now: [...]

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5 Things Dave Hill Loves about Philly »

I’ve never met Terry (what I call her), but I love the idea that by coming to Philadelphia it suddenly becomes a possibility that I might run into her, cool glasses and all, in her natural habitat. And if that ever happened, I’d probably just say “Hey, Terry. You want to go get a sandwich or something?” Most people probably would have stopped at saying hello. Not me though — I swing for the fences.

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I Love You, Christmas Eve »

Christmas Eve is magic. Always has been, always will be in my book! (That’s because my book is entitled “Christmas Eve is Magic.”) It’s my favorite day of the year and it totally kicks the butt of Easter Eve and decimates Secretary’s Day Eve. The giddy anticipation of Santa’s visit culminates on this marvelous night and if I could bottle this wonderful feeling of good will (and slight greed), I would. And then sell it to you all at friends and family discount.

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