Archive for February, 2007

Self Esteem

New York Magazine has a very interesting article on some self-esteem research being done with kids.
Having grown up in a school system that ascribed to the idea of positive self-esteem, I found the article very interesting. To summarize, the research challenges some of the long held attitudes of praising your kids. It really [...]

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Internet Porn

Kelly over at A Yoga Coffee Outlook posted a comment about an initiative to ask Adult websites to require a password-protected login before allowing even free access to explicit adult content.
Kelly’s response is quite insightful and an opinion that I agree with completely. To expound on her point of view, to address some misconceptions [...]

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Rats!

A New York City KFC/Taco Bell has a bit of a problem…

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Do I want a Zune?

Kelly at A Yoga Coffee Outlook is giving away a Zune MP3 Player.
www.yogacoffeeoutlook.com
Since I’m all about free stuff, I’m joining the contest. Woo Hoo.

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Kidney Shaped

I was browsing craigslist recently and noticed an ad for a “Kidney Shaped” table, and it started me thinking.

Of all the organs in the body, why is the Kidney the only one associated (besides the heart – which doesn’t count since a heart isn’t actually heart shaped) with a particular shape? To my knowledge [...]

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Bad Baby Food

Food contamination must be the theme of the week.
Earth’s Best Organic Two Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast has been recalled due to possible botulism contamination
Guess it just goes to show that it’s not only the overprocessed food like Con Agra’s Peter Pan Peanut Butter that can have quality problems. ‘Organic’ health food is [...]

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Music Pick of the Week – huma

Shifted Sound had a great interview last week with Brian and Laura of the band huma. Normally I’m not a big fan of the Shifted Sound interview shows (no offense Shelby). I prefer the music to all of the talking. This interview was different, both Brian and Laura had a great sense [...]

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Bad Peanut Butter

Wow, now Peanut Butter isn’t even safe!
Con Agra has issued a recall on Peter Pan peanut butter due to Salmonella contamination.
I thought Peanut Butter was like Twinkies – it would outlast all of us. another dream shattered.

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When Harry Met Sally – recut

When Harry Met Sally came up in conversation last week.
Based on this trailer, looks like a scary movie.

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Livvy Lu’s – a baby boutique

This is just a shameless plug for a friend’s new online store.
If you have a baby, or know a baby, you should go over to Livvy Lu’s and buy some fashionable baby items.

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