Technology Review I’ll admit it – I jumped on the iPhone bandwagon. That sleek interface, all-in-one use of music, email, camera, and web browsing. And lets not exclude the apps, oh those sweet apps. (my current addiction is Tower Maddness) The phone was calling to me like hand held porn (and you can find that too). [...]

We've got a lot to be thankful for! It’s been the longest short week that we’ve all had to deal with. (If you’re in the camp of the unemployed or academia – cheers! I’m sure you’re already enjoying a variety of inebriating beverages)   For me personally, there wasn’t any real reason to come into the office with [...]

Winter is creeping in for us Northeastern and Northwestern folk. That colder air means its time to pack away those sandals and shorts, break out the thick sweaters and settle in for shorter days. So what’s better to take on those long nights but a few pints of lagers, stouts and for you goofy tongued folk, lambics. Here, again are some of my select beer choices to self medicate for a long cold winter.

So you’re looking for a break from the daily grind: Boss is all over you like a cougar at closing time, your woman discovered your other woman, and that sad paycheck makes Houdini look like a block party magician. When life is hosing you down and flipping you off… What do you do when all is against you? Cast a lure, snag a lively sea bass, and settle down for a good ol’ fashion primal fight for life.

Ok guy, you’re a huge beer enthusiast. You’ve dabbled a bit with ales and lagers, made memories with stouts and lost many more with Hefeweizen (damn ze Germanz!!!). So what new fermented territory is there to cover since you’ve conquered the world’s finest beers? Our Recommendation: Brew Your Own Beer!

Sorry to bring the bad news, but summer is half way over. Bummer. But there’s still plenty of time to do things you’ll regret later on in life. To help you along this path of poor decisions, we offer a choice selection of microbrews to begin the night, or if you’re ambitious . . . the early afternoon. Fair warning though, for those living their heydays right now (college, recently graduated, and recently unemployed), these might cost slightly more than the 36 value pack of Bud from Costco.

There has never been a better time to quit smoking that right now. You hear this everyday, and you already know that smoking is a harmful and repugnant habit. Cigarette smoking is responsible for 16 percent of all deaths in the United States each year by contributing to cancers, and cardio-pulmonary diseases. Besides that, who would want to make out with a dude who's mouth tastes like an ashtray? You're pretty much limited to kissing women who's mouths also taste like ashtrays. Wonderful.

IBM’s FREE Office Suite Review by Alan Chang Although Lotus Symphony is still in beta testing, IBM’s latest release of  Lotus Symphony is a free alternative to MIcrosofft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel that is deserving of your consideration.  Lotus Symphony has more features and a more polished interface than many other free software titles.   IBM Lotus Symphony is a completely free [...]

Review by Alan Chang MacBook Air (Starting at $999 at MacMall) is ultrathin, ultraportable, and ultra unlike anything else. But you dont lose inches and pounds overnight. Its the result of rethinking conventions. Of multiple wireless innovations. And of breakthrough design. With MacBook Air, mobile computing suddenly has a new standard.   What’s So Great About the Macbook [...]