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The Ultimate Backpacking Travel Gear

Recently, I decided to go on a trip to Europe and wanted to change up my travel style. Typically, I pack a carry-on and backpack for all of my travel, but this wasn’t going to be ideal since I would be traveling by air, train, and even boat while visiting nine countries over the course of 22
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The Perfect Bed Under $1,000

Recently, I bought a bed at IKEA and it turned out to be a terrible investment. The frame broke after 4 months and I had to tear the thing apart, drive it back to the store, and then buy a different frame. Now, if I would have stuck with Ikea for the new frame I would have had to spend another
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The Time I Almost Had To Beat Up Rob Gronkowski

In the interest of Gronk's rise to the top of the NFL, I've decided to share my own personal memory of the Pats' tight end. Enjoy.Alright, so let me explain that title real quick here. I'm not actually going to come out and say I would have "beat up" Gronk, but stranger things have happened
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Running: Picking The Right Shoes

Now that you're ready to run, let's start with the most basic of all running needs, the right shoes. This is the area that every new runner tries to cut corners in. So go ahead if you're feeling brave and buy those flashy new shoes from the sports store or online retailer, but be prepared for
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Was There A "Rocky Balboa" G.I. Joe Figure?

The 80's were pretty awesome, and two prime examples of that are Rocky Balboa and GI Joe. Yes, I know Rocky came out in the 70's, but it was huge in the 80's. Except for the 5th movie (the one that doesn't count), and from this day forward we will not mention it again at Bro Council
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Diary Of Your Pregnant Wife: 5 Things Not To Say To Her

Five Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Pregnant WifeYou are trying your best to make your pregnant wife happy. So why do you always seem to say the wrong thing? Here's a guide of some well-intentioned comments that may end up doing more harm than good. Even better, I've given you some
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Man Vs. Cube: A Guide To Surviving Office Life

It’s almost inevitable that one day your career sends you down the path to a small space that we in the industry call “The Cube”. You know what I’m talking about, and if you don’t, trust me, you will soon. This is a ‘4 x 6’ area where wills are broken, dreams are put on the back burner, and the
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Running: Your First Mile

So you already have your information on gear and also some injuries, now it's time to run your first mile. If you are new to running, chances are you'll be thinking one of two things right now, 1) a mile is really, really far & that's pretty much impossible or 2) a mile isn't that far &
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Man Vs. Cube: How To Rate Your Office Day

The continuing series about life spent in a cubicle. In this episode, Jimmy B. looks at how a typical day in the office is spent, and what "rating" the moods around the cubicle usually reflect at different times of the day. Enjoy.Morning Drive – More than likely, you left a little later than
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