Paper jams and empty ink cartridges are usually the pitfalls associated with most comupter printers, but new technology out of Cornell University has produced a "food printer" where the three-dimensional output is actually edible. The full video story can be viewed at CNN Money below. This printer may redefine the concept of a "working lunch." I wonder if it can collate and staple a dozen assorted donuts??? http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2011/01/21/t_tt_3d_food_printer.cnnmoney/ … [Read more...]
January 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Miracle Coach – Herb Brooks: Pre-Game Speech
Ok, if you haven't seen them here are two theatrical video renditions of the "Miracle on Ice" pre-game speech that was originally delivered by U.S. men’s hockey coach Herb Brooks to his team of amateur athletes at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games played at Lake Placid for the gold medal. Both are inspiring – but I have a personal favorite. Curious to see which you prefer…. … [Read more...]
January 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Atheists Take a Leap of Faith With Religious Beliefs…
There was a recent story that I came across where a group called American Atheists erected a billboard in Alabama that claims all religions are scams. Here's an image of the billboard and you can click the link below it for the full story. http://www.christianpost.com/article/20110103/atheists-declare-religions-as-scams-in-new-ad/ The spokesperson for the atheistic group goes to great lengths in the article to define its intent for this billboard and its claim that ALL religions are … [Read more...]
January 4, 2011 By 7 Comments
Top-10 List: Bad Words
While driving during our recent holiday travels, my wife read to me a great column by Washington Post magazine writer Gene Weingarten about words that get mispronounced or as I like to call them “Bad Words” – (shame on you for thinking I’d write a blog dedicated to a list of “Swear Words” – although that’s not a bad idea for the future). Even though I’m paid to write and speak (I’m a corporate spokesperson for a butt-kickin’ biotech in the DC area), I make as many mistakes … [Read more...]
December 17, 2010 By 3 Comments
“Merry Christmas” – As Written by Lawyers….
The following comedic stylings appear courtesy of a blog for the Philadelphia Bar Association: http://philawdelphia.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/merry-christmas-in-legalese/ MERRY CHRISTMAS (In Legalese): Please accept without obligation, express or implied, these best wishes for an environmentally safe, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, and gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday as practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of … [Read more...]
December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Women’s Athletics Gets Hit With a Chilling Club
During college I took a couple of Women’s Studies electives that looked at issues of equality and gender disparity. I learned a lot in those courses and became more acutely aware of both the subtle and overt oppressions, objectification and challenges that women have endured and continue to face today. Transgender golfer Lana Lawless Not the least of which is economic. Census statistics released September 16, 2010 show that women still earn less than 78 percent of what … [Read more...]
November 11, 2010 By 3 Comments
Deepest Thanks to All Our Veterans This Veterans Day!
On this Veteran's Day, I respectfully offer this short blog of thanks to all veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It's because of their collective dedication, commitment, honor and sacrifice that America continues to be the "...land of the free and home of the brave." I was pleasantly surprised to learn today that our company will observe a two-minute moment of silence this morning, because theeleventh hourof theeleventh dayof the eleventh monthmarks the signing of the … [Read more...]
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Need Inspiration??? – The GroundPounders Have it in Spades!!!
Image via Wikipedia Here are four brief yet truly inspiring biographies about non-traditional athletes that I came across at the web site for the 2010 Marine Corp Marathon. If you've had difficulty getting moving or starting an exercise program, these might help you get moving! I promise you'll at least throw out all the leftover Halloween candy in your house.... "In 1976, the first Marine Corps Marathon welcomed nearly 2,000 runners to the start line. Only four of those original runners … [Read more...]
