Archive for May, 2008
Presidential Fitness Test for Adults
Friday, May 16th, 2008I can clearly remember taking the Presidential Physical Fitness Test when I was in elementary school. I remember working my way through a battery of tests including sit-ups, pull-ups, a stretching test, and some kind of endurance run. I can’t honestly remember how I ranked with my peers as a kid, but now as an [...]
100% Biodegradable Plastic Bags
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Bio Group USA is changing the world without changing the earth, with their 100% biodegradable and fully compostable, polyethylane free plastic bags. Bio bags are made out of a non toxic corn starch polymer. They are shelf stable and don’t start decomposing until they are exposed to the micro-organisms in the earth. They take 10-45 [...]
The Best Cooking Show You Haven’t Seen
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008I just love watching cooking shows. There is something both calming and stimulating about watching someone prepare food. I have a few favorites on Food Network that I record and try to watch regularly, but lately I’ve grown a bit tired of them so I decided to search for something new to add to my [...]
12 Most Contaminated Fruits And Vegetables
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008Based on over 100,000 recent U.S. Government tests, on 46 popular fruits and vegetables, The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non profit consumer watchdog group, came up with the “Dirty Dozen.” This is a grouping of 12 commercially grown fruits and vegetables that have the highest levels of toxic pesticide residue. By choosing Certified Organic [...]
Harvard Says Eat your Breakfast
Friday, May 9th, 2008Unlike most people I consider myself to be a morning person. I get a lot done before 10 AM every day. After that it is pretty much downhill from there. Considering my proclivity towards morning activities it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m a big breakfast guy too. I’d do the full English breakfast every [...]
