In The News – Dec 09

Posted on Dec 8, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments Grist Grills Safran-Foer on Eating Animals – I’m excited to read this book myself, and excited that it’s getting so much exposure. Grist magazine asks Safran-Foer some questions about his book, including what he was having for Thanksgiving dinner! Health Care Starts in the Cafeteria - To me this seems a bit obvious, but if companies want to cut health care costs for their...
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In The News – November 09

Posted on Nov 3, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments Where Does All Our Plastic Go? – Totally sad. Heartbreaking sad. Sorry for posting this, but for those who still need a wake up call about all the plastic junk we buy and throw away, this if for you. For everyone else, this is a reminder. Please don’t buy plastic. Botany Of Desire on PBS – Michael Pollan’s book Botany of Desire is translated into a fascinating documentary...
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In The News Oct 09

Posted on Oct 13, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments NY Times Confirms… Neti-Pots Work! - My post from a few months back, chronicling my use of a Neti-pot for the first time is far more descriptive than the Times short blurb, but they get right down to it… They work, and they help people will allergies and help steer people clear of common colds. NY Plans to bring Supermarkets to Underserved Neighborhoods – New York has done some...
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In The News – September 09

Posted on Sep 8, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments Grist covers “local-washing” - As if green washing wasn’t bad enough, now companies like WalMart, HSBC, and even the makers of Hellmanns Mayonnaise are touting themselves as “local” companies. yeah, hardly. The Social Side Of Obesity – Time magazine reports on the social side of weight gain and what can happen when tweens and teens eat with their friends. This...
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In The News – August 09

Posted on Aug 4, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments Holy ?%!*&! Scientists Discover that Swearing Is Helpful! – Awesome! Science let’s me off the hook… Sort of anyway. A recent study has shown that swearing can help to alleviate pain. The study’s founder was inspired by his wife’s stream of profanities while in labor. I don’t know about you, but this is what I’m going to use as my excuse from now...
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