Archive for June, 2008
Phoenix Tops List of Sweatiest American Cities
Monday, June 30th, 2008With summer now in full swing and temperatures rising fast, some of us are looking for a bit of shade – some more than others. Deodorant maker Old Spice has released its seventh annual Top-100 Sweatiest Cities List which ranks the nation’s heaviest sweaters during the summer months. The rankings are based on computer simulations [...]
The Ikan is a New Way to Get the Groceries
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008I have a love-hate relationship with grocery shopping. I like to cook but I don’t really enjoy fighting the other shoppers in the cramped aisles at the grocery store. The Ikan is a device that might assist you with or even replace your grocery shopping altogether. The Ikan allows you to scan the bar code [...]
Wild Mulberries
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Last year, I discovered a huge tree, covered with black berries growing by the creek. I looked it up in my field guide and found out that it was a wild Mulberry tree and that the berries are edible and full of vitamin c, iron, calcium and protein. Later that day, I returned to the [...]
North America’s Most Bike-Friendly Cities
Monday, June 23rd, 2008With oil prices ever-rising many people are turning to the bike for their daily commute. Some cities are much more desirable than others when it comes to bicycling due to the availability of things like bike share programs, bike corrals for commuters, well-maintained bike trails, and bike lanes and boxes. California did quite well in [...]
Foods That Stain Teeth
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Certain foods stain teeth more than others. Dark colored drinks like coffee, cola and tea are some of the worst offenders. Thankfully you don’t have to cut these foods out of your diet completely to keep your teeth sparkling white. Just make sure you limit your intake of them or rinse your mouth out with [...]
