Category: Recommendations

  • Happy International LEGO Day — Why I happily embrace this brand

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    It is increasingly hard to feel good about supporting almost any corporate brand these days. So when I stumble upon reasons to find even the slightest satisfaction in my support of a brand I already happen to enjoy — it feels notable. When I find brands that I can find more than just slight satisfaction in supporting — it…

  • Television shows that I enjoy


    Streaming television shows after work is often how I unwind. Photo credit: German Federal Archive These are some of the shows that I have enjoyed over the years. I hope you enjoy them as well!

  • Podcasts that I enjoy


    I love a good podcast session. Photo credit: WillSpirit SBLN These are the podcasts that I most often listen to. I hope you enjoy these podcasts as well!

  • Links from the Desk of Gregory Varnum

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    Tools to help you navigate the Internet. Photo credit: Wellcome Images Gregory’s online presence: Twitter Profile Flickr Photostream Facebook Profile (no longer in active use) Instagram Profile (no longer in active use) Gregory’s offline life: Wikimedia Foundation (employer) Aequalitas Project (side project) Eastern Michigan University (alma mater) Gregory’s Wikimedia activities: Main user page English Wikipedia user…

  • iPhone X: First Impressions


    I have been reading several reviews on the iPhone X that have come out over the past few days. My general summary of them going into the arrival of my iPhone X yesterday (Friday) was this: “The best smartphone ever built — but only 10% of Apple’s consumer base will accept it this year.” (Maybe that is…

  • Organizations we supported in 2016


    It is that time of year when many are beginning to think of organizations they would like to support. As a result, over the years, Bobby and I have been asked which organizations we are supporting this year. To help with that, and in case you are interested, here is our list from this past…