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    <description><![CDATA[I'm a hitched man from Vermont with the best dog ever. Aside from each other, Jody and I love coffee and seeing the world. I thoroughly enjoy creating websites, but also brew beer, make mugs from clay, attempt to catch fish and drive a scooter like I stole it. When I'm not, I play soccer, ski, throw tennis balls for Murphy and roast meat with fire.

I live in <a href="http://www.322lafrance.com" title="Visit the La France Street Lofts website." target="_blank">an old lumber warehouse in Atlanta</a> and <a href="http://www.emergentmediagroup.com" title="Visit my company website." target="_blank">make websites for a living</a>. I've shaken Charlie Daniels fiddle hand and almost killed myself and Scott Wieland with a subwoofer. Indisputably, dill is better than basil. Next time you're in Bend, grab a Black Butte Porter and gorge yourself on waffles when in Brussels.

You'll probably never catch me in capri pants, but I'll wear a slingshot on a dare. Divs are much better than tables and The Big Lebowski will never be outdone. Red Bull should be consumed generously and rancid dairy products, avoided. Pomegranates and cherries trump all fruit and Eggo's should be sectioned methodically. Bears devour Handi-Snacks but can't negotiate Igloo cooler locks. My turtle, Sam, ran away when I was 12.

<strong>Pseudo wisdom.</strong>
Talk to strangers. Greet greeters. Recognize that excellence isn't optional. If it fits perfectly, buy another one. Ask the unexpected. Pick up trash. Improve your posture. Learn "bring out your finest meats and cheeses" in many languages. Own a machete. Set your homepage to <a href="http://www.netvibes.com" target="_blank">NetVibes</a>. Grow some sea monkeys. Recycle more than the neighbors. Give subway tokens to the needy, not cash. Rock it to Dream Theater. Stop for pedestrians. Yell when they dawdle. Use <a href="http://www.ninjawords.com" title="Visit ninjawords.com" target="_blanks">ninjawords.com</a>. Realize Hoegaarden starts with a "who". Put telemarketers on hold. Enjoy Pedro Ximanez from the '70's. Travel with a Leatherman. Don't tip for take-out. Pick up pennies. Use high beams frequently. Win at bocce. Learn the rules of croquet. Purchase a trackball. And never, no matter what, leave garbage on the floor of a movie theater.

I would like to be off-the-grid by 2019 ... I'll let you know how that goes.]]></description>
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      <title>Going to play soccer in the 28 degree cold.</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Going to play soccer in the 28 degree cold.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:06:04 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>The staining is done on my fireplace renovation. http://bit.ly/5rGdfQ</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The staining is done on my fireplace renovation. <a href="http://bit.ly/5rGdfQ" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/5rGdfQ</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:02:40 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Looking for articles explaining the "rights offering" given to stockholders...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/7205162</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for articles explaining the &quot;rights offering&quot; given to stockholders of Clearwire Corp. What is it &amp; do I hold or sell? $clwr $clwrr]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:14:09 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>The venison &amp; brie burger from @flipburger was amazing last night! My wife...</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The venison &amp; brie burger from <a href="http://twitter.com/flipburger" target="_blank">@flipburger</a> was amazing last night! My wife got food poisoning from the turkey burger, though. <a href="http://twitter.com/RichardBlais" target="_blank">@RichardBlais</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:14:42 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>#2010's off to a good start foodwise. Just had some batter-fried bacon...</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[#2010&#039;s off to a good start foodwise. Just had some batter-fried bacon <a href="http://twitter.com/dbabarbecue" target="_blank">@dbabarbecue</a>. Everything we ate was amazing! #Atlanta]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:20:44 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Best wishes to everyone as we embark on another lap around the sun!</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Best wishes to everyone as we embark on another lap around the sun!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:37:28 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>The quality of espresso extracted w/ my Breville 800esxl just increased...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/7139756</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The quality of espresso extracted w/ my Breville 800esxl just increased dramatically thanks to new parts from <a href="http://espressocare.com" target="_blank">http://espressocare.com</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:16:53 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Exploring http://kontain.com. Not sure if it's a twitter clone or simply a...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/7005985</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Exploring <a href="http://kontain.com." target="_blank">http://kontain.com.</a> Not sure if it&#039;s a twitter clone or simply a supplement, but it seems cool for photo, videos and longer posts.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:35:49 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>The new facebook image uploader is terribly thought out. It won't let you...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/6895354</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The new facebook image uploader is terribly thought out. It won&#039;t let you select folders deeper than 3 levels. #fail #fb]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:30:07 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Just finished patching / upgrading all my #TYPOlight installations. Here's...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/6888628</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Just finished patching / upgrading all my #TYPOlight installations. Here&#039;s why I did this: <a href="http://bit.ly/7RHDT8" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/7RHDT8</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:03:16 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Next time someone annoys you at a watering hole, just thumb cuff 'em to the...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/6874631</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Next time someone annoys you at a watering hole, just thumb cuff &#039;em to the bar. <a href="http://bit.ly/6CdblA" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/6CdblA</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:15:01 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>I think the drought is over.</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[I think the drought is over.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:00:40 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Plesk is not your friend. #fail</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Plesk is not your friend. #fail]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:14:57 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>My fireplace renovation is coming along nicely. Hopefully I'll get the wood...</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[My fireplace renovation is coming along nicely. Hopefully I&#039;ll get the wood slats up this weekend. <a href="http://bit.ly/6gwmAN" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/6gwmAN</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:10:09 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Just voted in favor of the 50-to-1 split on B shares of Berkshire Hathaway....</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/6825461</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Just voted in favor of the 50-to-1 split on B shares of Berkshire Hathaway. This is very exciting! $brk.b $brk]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:02:56 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>I took it and so should you—The Survey For People Who Make Websites, 2009:...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/6806097</link>
      <description><![CDATA[I took it and so should you—The Survey For People Who Make Websites, 2009: <a href="http://aneventapart.com/survey2009" target="_blank">http://aneventapart.com/survey2009</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:34:35 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>I'm very excited about the Slap Chop I got for Hanukkah!...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/6780056</link>
      <description><![CDATA[I&#039;m very excited about the Slap Chop I got for Hanukkah! <a href="http://bit.ly/GbffG" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/GbffG</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:51:53 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Before you die, have a maple bacon beignet from Abattoir in #Atlanta. Best...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/6732090</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you die, have a maple bacon beignet from Abattoir in #Atlanta. Best desert ever.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:36:55 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Does anyone know who the official new mayor is in #Atlanta? I can't find any...</title>
      <link>http://virb.com/benrobinson/posts/status/6725272</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Does anyone know who the official new mayor is in #Atlanta? I can&#039;t find any official news announcements.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:33:20 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Getting mentally prepared for holiday parties. I see white elephant gift...</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Getting mentally prepared for holiday parties. I see white elephant gift exchanges as Gary Kasparov sees chess matches.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:22:49 -0800</pubDate>
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