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Ralph Lauren Logo Notes

Ralph Lauren Logo Notes

Just some notes on Ralph Lauren / Polo, etc.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Did Nike Once Do a Collab and/or Tribute Shoe / Boot for MTV’s “Daria”?

Did Nike Once Do a Collab and/or Tribute Shoe / Boot for MTV’s “Dar...

I think so! And I think I now own possibly the only gray pair! (And, really, I don’t think there are many at all in existence.)
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
How I Price Custom Bookcases & Built-In Libraries

How I Price Custom Bookcases & Built-In Libraries

Every home deserves a beautiful space for books.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
House Flipping Part 3: Hard Money Lenders

House Flipping Part 3: Hard Money Lenders

Budgeting for a flip with hard-money lending.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
House Flipping Part 2: Watch Out for Sharks Like “Partner Driven”

House Flipping Part 2: Watch Out for Sharks Like “Partner Driven”

The ads were intriguing, but further research revealed much to be concerned with.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Exploring House Flipping As a New Career — Part 1: The Basics

Exploring House Flipping As a New Career — Part 1: The Basics

Exploring this new career path.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Insane Cat Gang Hip-Hop Novel “Frazy Creek” Released Into the Wild

Insane Cat Gang Hip-Hop Novel “Frazy Creek” Released Into the Wild

Enjoy 350 pages of feline insanity, including nearly 50 original cat hip-hop tunes by the world’s most renowned cat rappers.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Haven’t Watched Much Since Breaking Bad, and Want to Lighten Things Up?

Haven’t Watched Much Since Breaking Bad, and Want to Lighten Things...

Here’s a roadmap for you to downshift into less intense television, freeing you from “Breaking Bad prison.”
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Does the Moon Actually Revolve Around the Earth?

Does the Moon Actually Revolve Around the Earth?

Well, yes, but you *could* argue that it doesn’t!
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The CIA Monitors and Analyzes My Bejeweled Gaming Activity

The CIA Monitors and Analyzes My Bejeweled Gaming Activity

… and now I can never visit Russia.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Penske’s Uncaring Attitude Toward Customers: “Tough Shit, Just Get the Truck Back on Time.”

Penske’s Uncaring Attitude Toward Customers: “Tough Shit, Just Get ...

Some lessons about customer service and being a caring corporate entity.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
I Ate Only Potatoes for an Entire Week. It Was a Weird, Fun Challenge.

I Ate Only Potatoes for an Entire Week. It Was a Weird, Fun Challenge.

And here’s how I’m feeling.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Consciously Setting the Political Environment of a Startup

Consciously Setting the Political Environment of a Startup

The polarized Post-Trump era could mean a new frontier for businesses, an important career consideration for individuals.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
On Finally Tossing Out Praise and Criticism from Three Decades Ago

On Finally Tossing Out Praise and Criticism from Three Decades Ago

Clearing out my desk paperwork after way too long.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Recent and/or Favorite, Selected Writing Samples from My Blogs

Recent and/or Favorite, Selected Writing Samples from My Blogs

Kind of a highlight reel of various writings.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
After Publishing Four Books, Someone Finally Asked Me to Sign One, and I Literally Didn’t Know…

After Publishing Four Books, Someone Finally Asked Me to Sign One, ...

And I still don’t. 😕
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
How to Win on The Great British Baking Show (Provided You’re a Damned Good Baker Already)

How to Win on The Great British Baking Show (Provided You’re a Damn...

A guaranteed path to fame, fortune, and glory for those able to bake well.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Introduction and Background for “The Witch Lebowski”

Introduction and Background for “The Witch Lebowski”

A background and introduction to the tale, which is linked to in its entirety below.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
The Witch Lebowski: A Double Fanfiction Tale

The Witch Lebowski: A Double Fanfiction Tale

I think the title says it all, but for an explanatory background (which I recommend starting with), click here first (link stays on…
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
How to Drive Across the Country and Save Money By Sleeping in Your Car

How to Drive Across the Country and Save Money By Sleeping in Your Car

Recently, my wife and I had a long road trip to make. We weren’t keen on dropping $100/night on hotels, especially considering that we…
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
I Just Drove Through 16 States, and the Award for “No One Here Wears Masks During COVID” Goes To …

I Just Drove Through 16 States, and the Award for “No One Here Wear...

My wife and I had to make a crazy-long business trip this month, but we were hyper-concerned about doing it during Covid. To begin, we…
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
My Creative Writing Efforts Have Been Absolute Failures.

My Creative Writing Efforts Have Been Absolute Failures.

If I actually post this story, I’m not as bummed out as I sound.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
The #1 Piece of Home Buying Advice I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home

The #1 Piece of Home Buying Advice I Wish I Knew Before Buying My F...

If you’re thinking of buying your first home, give this a read. It may prove immensely valuable.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
How the “Oops, We Sent You the Wrong Item” Scam Works, Bypassing Paypal’s Consumer Protections

How the “Oops, We Sent You the Wrong Item” Scam Works, Bypassing Pa...

You saw an ad, you clicked, you bought, and then the wrong thing arrived.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
Claiming I Was a Contestant on The Price Is Right Made Me Interesting

Claiming I Was a Contestant on The Price Is Right Made Me Interesting

A piece of short fiction.
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Jim Dee — From Blockchain to Bookshelves.
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