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6 min read ATG SEO - Search Engine Optimization Search engines reward well-built, accessible sites that follow standards - forget gaming Google and focus on creating genuinely useful content. Software Development ATG SEO
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1 min read MacBookPro Guts 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro teardown shows the internal engineering behind Apple's premium laptop design. Tech & Gear macOS
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3 min read I Built a New Closet Built a custom closet system for a fraction of California Closets' eight-grand quote using MDF and careful planning. Life & Personal DIY
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3 min read Bachelor Party in the Big Apple NYC bachelor party weekend: flying JetBlue, gridlocked traffic, and exploring Chelsea's upscale hotel scene. Life & Personal Travel
2 min read Hawaii Hawaii vacation went south when a big wave destroyed my iPhone and camera - a week without a phone turned out surprisingly refreshing. Life & Personal Travel
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1 min read Dream Trip 2009 Contest Photo Entry Submitted a dream trip contest photo - please vote 5-stars to help me win an Iceland hiking adventure. Life & Personal Travel
1 min read Reduced Prices for ATG Hosting from Spark::red Spark::red offers aggressive ATG hosting pricing to help businesses save hundreds of thousands during economic downturns. Career & Business ATG Spark::red
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1 min read 10MinuteMail Mentions Online Created a page tracking 10MinuteMail mentions online - a growing list of articles and write-ups about the temporary email service. 10MinuteMail
