Monthly Archives: January 2010

Exercise Bulimia-Bring your Hydro Flask!

Posted on January 12, 2010 by admin

“What do you mean I can’t run the stairs anymore?” I asked, confused. The girl with the clipboard shrugged: “I guess the neighbors complained and—” Before she could finish, I set out to find someone superior—someone with a headset or … Continue reading →

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Strongest Man in the World’ no longer with us

Posted on January 12, 2010 by admin

NEW YORK – A famed strongman who once lifted 3,200 pounds at Coney Island during its heyday and was still bending quarters with his fingers at age 104 died Monday after he was hit by a minivan. Joe Rollino was … Continue reading →

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The Future of Shipping Containers

Posted on January 11, 2010 by admin

Aside from the Internet, no single invention might be as important to globalization as the shipping container. No joke. Before that advent of standardized containers in the 1950′s, trans-oceanic shipping was hugely labor intensive and slow, because every ship and air … Continue reading →

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Track Instant Karma

Posted on January 9, 2010 by admin

Ever wonder if doing some random act of kindness might inspire others to pay it forward? Now you can answer that question–and track the progress of the supposed ripple effect on a new action-oriented philanthropic Web site calledDotheDeed.org. Sure to … Continue reading →

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The A-Team is coming!

Posted on January 8, 2010 by admin

Dunh dunh da, dunt da  dunt da, danut da dunt da dan da dunt dun. That’s the song (or close to it) every time I’m working on any kind of home improvment project. Man I loved the A-Team -and still … Continue reading →

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Snuggie's (Poor) Performance Review Letter

Posted on January 8, 2010 by admin

Dear Snuggie, It feels sort of odd to be writing to you while actually wearing you, but what can I say? I was sitting on the couch and didn’t want my shoulders to get cold. My wife said I should … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers push BPA ban

Posted on January 7, 2010 by admin

Baby bottles and non-spill sippy cups designed for children under the age of five could no longer contain the plastic hardening chemical Bisphenol-A, under legislation being considered by lawmakers at the Capitol. State Representative Kelda Helen Roys (D-Madison) says the … Continue reading →

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Bill sponsor sees support for BPA ban

Posted on January 6, 2010 by admin

Madison The sponsor of a state bill to ban bisphenol A in baby bottles and sippy cups said Wednesday she is confident there is enough support to institute such a ban in Wisconsin. State Sen. Julie Lassa (D-Stevens Point) said … Continue reading →

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A missed deadline

Posted on January 5, 2010 by admin

The FDA – and lawmakers – still have it in their power to ban this dangerous chemical. Continue reading →

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