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April 22, 2024

Learning Language from an App

Most Americans grow up learning English, and that is good enough. We’re spoiled that way. Other countries tend to promote learning a second or even a third language as a…

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September 29, 2018
iPhone e(x)ces(s)

In previous years we’ve done our research and previewed the iPhone 7 and iPhone X pre-launch.  This time we wanted to observe the initial market reaction to the newest iteration…

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September 21, 2018
Know Your Fragrances

While we’ve done articles in the past about the different types of cologne you can buy (cologne vs parfum, for example) as well as why how you smell matters, we…

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September 13, 2018
Wine Pairing Basics

Wine, like whiskey, can be intimidating on its own, much less pairing with something else.  You may have often experienced those moments when you leaned on a waiter or sommelier…

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September 5, 2018
Read Like a Gent: The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

It’s been more than a decade since Tim Ferriss’ groundbreaking book with the title he has often said “sounds like a bad infomercial.”  While some may not remember the testy…

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September 1, 2018
Understanding the Razor Debates

Some time ago we discussed the value of shaving subscription services, which reminded some of our readers of an article we had written on safety razors.  We also offer old fashioned…

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August 28, 2018
The Right to Beard

We encourage our stylists and barbers to share what our members are talking about and recently Frisco-based Linnie Watts shared a challenge that some men face in the workplace: an…

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August 24, 2018
Shoes for Summer

It’s summertime in the United States and while the heat may lead you to default to sandals and the like, there are many stylish options which will keep you looking…

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August 16, 2018
Multitasking: Bad for your Brain

Our little digital devices have led us to believe something that is scientifically untrue: that we can multitask.  The truth is that our brains simply don’t process information in a…

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