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Thinking About Goals

Chris Grande — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:48:19 +0000

7.26.2010 I’ve been in San Francisco now since June 30 – and will be here until August 7. I must say I have enjoyed my time here as I always do and appreciate very much having this as my “second home.” But it’s not all fun and games when I come here (even though people [...]

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My Photo Included in Guide Book!

Chris Grande — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:16:15 +0000

6.24.2010 I had not mentioned this a few months back but the Schmap Guide for Vancouver included one of my photos in their guide book – see here: Schmap Guide – Granville Island I guess I am famous now! To see more of my photos, click the link to the left under About Me. My [...]

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No One in SF Moves an Inch Without Consulting Yelp

Chris Grande — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:45:05 +0000

6.23.2010 Chris Has No Friends ~quoted from my Yelp page It’s quite amazing actually – if you ever have the chance to visit San Francisco, and you have a friend there, bring up the idea of going out to eat at a restaurant that is not familiar to either of you – if you do [...]

No One in SF Moves an Inch Without Consulting Yelp is a post from: Chris Grande

I need this gadget!

Chris Grande — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:22:46 +0000

5.14.2010 this was sent to me today – yet another device that I had already invented in my mind: Drivemocion PS: notice the Boston accent in the pic comment I need this gadget! is a post from: Chris Grande

I need this gadget! is a post from: Chris Grande

Make Your Congressmen Lie in the Bed They Make

Chris Grande — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:52:01 +0000

10.17.09 This is awesome! Senator Tom Coburn filed a motion in the health care committee that would require that Congress and staff must use the government-run health plan if enacted. And it only passed 12-11!!!!! Here is a great site – vote if you think your Congressman should have to use the government run plan [...]

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Did I Tell You About Pino?

Chris Grande — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:03:19 +0000

8.28.09 On this Friday I thought I would pay homage to someone who has done great things for me this past year – and someone I want to tell others about. I am talking about my fabulous tailor – PINO! Pino is located in Medford Square, right at 72 High St across from CVS (and [...]

Did I Tell You About Pino? is a post from: Chris Grande

Credit’s Getting Tighter at Chase

Chris Grande — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:58:52 +0000

6.30.09 Welcome to quarter end folks. In the news today on Bloomberg was this little gem on Chase’s latest move to increase minimum payments on some customers: Chase – Bloomberg Apparently, they will raise the minimum payment for “some” cardholders to 5% of balance instead of the current 2% of balance. They will apply this [...]

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Dr. McDougall’s New Book

Chris Grande — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:13:45 +0000

Longtime readers will know that I am a Dr. John McDougall fan and have decided to listen to him finally after a 6 year vacation from dietary responsibility. Dr. McDougall has written a new book called “The Starch Solution” and the first chapter is available to read here: John McDougall – The Starch Solution His [...]

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“The Illusion of Victory” – America & Wilson in World War I

Chris Grande — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:35 +0000

I recently decided to start a journey toward really understanding and learning about the period before World War II. In all of my history studies, this period, which greatly shaped the USA we live in today, was never covered. When I started my History Major at Tufts University, I had intended on studying American History. [...]

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Merry Christmas & Happy Hannukah

Chris Grande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:39:47 +0000

Hi all, I may or may not write another article before Christmas but wanted to share the “card” I sent to my clients. I don’t show this as a way to brag but more to try to give you an alternative idea of how to spend money that would have gone to cards and postage [...]

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