Category Archives: in the news
Recalled Toys? Probably Made in China.
I really appreciated this NYT article about toy manufacturing. Another reason to prefer natural toys over mass-produced ones.
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More Thoughts on ’08
I missed the Dems, but did hear some choice bits on NPR. A reader on Andrew Sullivan’s blog wonders why the media is going through the dog-and-pony show of having every single candidate up there, but really only focusing on … Continue reading
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My Thoughts Towards ’08
McCain: Depends on his running mate ’cause he’s looking a lot more frail than in 2000. Paul: I love to listen to this guy. He may very well be an example of ‘book smarts’ vs. ‘street wise’ that my Dad … Continue reading
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PCA FV/NPP Report
Apparently the PCA Federal Vision / NPP Committee Report is a living document.
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Take that, Michael Moore.
Michael Moore challenges Fred Thompson to a health care debate (ht: drudge). Fred Thompson replies (ht:pb). In a year when none of the candidates are exciting me, I could really like this guy.
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We Are All Hokies
Remember VT, students, faculty and parents tomorrow in your prayers. I can’t believe this even happened. The worst mass shooting in US history.
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IMPORTANT: Infantino Recalls SlingRiders
Infantino has recalled 100,000 SlingRider slings sold at Babies R Us, Target, and other stores. The plastic clips that allow the fabric to slide can break, and several babies have been dropped. (This is why real sling manufacturers and not … Continue reading
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Besides, skim milk just tastes bad
A recent study shows full-fat milk and ice cream aids in fertility. All fat is not created equal. We’re a whole milk family, for the record. We switched from 1% a while back.
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Divestment
Have some money invested? Want to make a difference in Darfur? Consider divestment. http://www.sudandivestment.org/home.asp
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IMPORTANT: Infant Car Seats *UPDATE*
Consumer Reports did some extensive testing of infant car seats with alarming results using a 35-mph frontal crash test and in a 38-mph side crash test, which is still not *that* fast. Car seats flew off their bases, rotated too … Continue reading
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Hindsight being 20/20
I first heard about the Kims being missing last Saturday, the first day it hit the papers in Oregon. They had been missing for seven days. Being prominent people in their community no doubt helped their story to spread but … Continue reading
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