Author: Nick Momrik

I'm searching for my first hole-in-one. I enjoy being active and making things. I work for Automattic.

Duffle Bag Travel

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My trip to Austin is only 3 nights so I thought I’d try using a duffel bag instead of my usual “carry-on.” I like that I didn’t have to plane-side check it at MBS and it’s easier to jam into a small overhead bin. I don’t like having to carry it. Anyone have a favorite […]

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When we purchased the .blog TLD (think .com), each Automattician was allowed to select their own domain.blog for free. We had to promise to use it as the primary domain of a site and post at least once a month. Piece of cake.

I have the most years of any Nick at Automattic, so was able to get nick.blog! Not sure if I’m prepared for the Internet fame. Due to a trademark I had to wait through a grace period after the .blog public launch. It didn’t get purchased so it’s finally mine and active as my new domain.

You can still type in nickmomrik.com and it’ll properly redirect, becoming part of a growing list of domains:

  • nickmomrik.wordpress.com
  • nickmomrik.org
  • nickmomrik.net
  • nicholasmomrik.com
  • mtdewvirus.com
  • momrik.com
  • momrik.blog
  • nickmomrik.blog

Ride Sharing Comes to Mid-Michigan, But Think Twice Before Supporting Uber

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In the last couple of weeks, both Lyft and Uber have expanded to Mid-Michigan. I’ve used Uber on work trips so opened up the app. Indeed it does work.

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Unfortunately the news about Uber over the last few weeks paints a troubling picture of the company. Check out these links and decide if you want to give your money to a business with these types of practices.