Archive for January, 2009
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[?]Submitted by Fit and Female Blog
Most of us start the New Year with the best of intentions to make positive changes in our lives. But more often than not, most resolutions end up falling by the wayside before February 1st. Which begs the questions, “How are you doing so far?” and ”How do plan […]
No bailout for indie beauty companies, just hard work and dedication: FDA Globalization Bill of 2009
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[?]Submitted by The Organic Beauty Expert
For the last three weeks I’ve been trying to formulate my 2009 introduction post; I’m on my last day! And here in my inbox was an email from Essential Wholesale with this wonderful news about the FDA Globalization Act. As I watch the world turn lately, […]
Johnny Rotten/Sex Pistols: Rock & Roll Quote
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“I’m surprised we aren’t in jail for treason.”-Johnny Rotten in Rolling Stone 1977
I’m surprised you’re not in jail for a lot of things, Johnny.
OK, I promise this is the last Johnny Rotten post…for today.
Johnny Rotten/Sex Pistols: Rockin’ Interview
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This is both hilarious and quintessential Johnny Rotten. Check out the brief interview from 1977.
Sex Pistols: Rock & Roll Video
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Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
In honor of Johnny Rotten’s birthday, here’s a scorching video of the punk rockin’ Sex Pistols doing “Anarchy in the UK.”
Marty Balin/Jefferson Airplane: Rock & Roll Video
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It’s not exactly a video, but here’s the Airplane featuring Marty Balin’s beautiful voice on the song “Today,” which I mentioned yesterday on Marty’s 67th birthday. Does this sound beautiful or what?
Pete Townshend: Rock & Roll Quotes
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
“I believe rock can do anything. It’s the ultimate vehicle for everything…”–Pete Townshend
I couldn’t agree more, Pete! Without rock I wouldn’t be so fortunate as to do what I do without having a real job.
The Clash: Rock & Roll Video
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Since we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Clash’s first North American tour, check out this kick-ass version of “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”
The Clash/Bo Diddley: Rock & Roll History January 31
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
January 31, 1979: The Clash commenced their first tour of North America, with the great Bo Diddley as their opening act.
What a fabulous pairing. Thirty years later I’m still disappointed that I didn’t get to catch that tour.
Google The Clash. How fitting is it that […]
The Beatles: Rock & Roll Video
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[?]Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
It wasn’t 20 years ago today (that was Sgt. Pepper), it was actually 40 year ago yesterday. Here’s the Beatles’ last public performance on the roof of the Apple Corp. building. Enjoy!
Marty Balin/Jefferson Airplane: Rock & Roll History January 30
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January 30, 1942: Marty Balin was born.
Marty Balin was the silky smooth vocalist who co-founded of the Jefferson Airplane and helped to define the San Francisco sound. I fell in love with Marty’s voice the first time I heard him sing “Today” from Surrealistic Pillow, […]
I Promise This Blog is Not Turning into 100% Bruce….
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[?]Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
…but, you have to admit the guy is all over the place these days. I will do my best to make this post and the Half-Time Review post the final ones about Springsteen for at least, a week
I just have to point out that […]
Iowa Plant To Create Fuel From ‘Pond Scum’
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If all goes as planned, The CO2 coming from an Iowa ethanol plant will soon be used to promote the growth of algae for additional biofuel production. This kind of symbiosis could become important for the biofuel industry.
Iowa Plant To Create Fuel From ‘Pond Scum’ - The […]
Tax incentives for biogas proposed
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Perhaps the most important benefit of biogas production from waste manure would be the reduction of odor and water pollution from manure handling. It would also replace some natural gas and produce new rural jobs.
The Independent > Archives > News > Ag > Nelson, Johanns sponsor biogas […]
Scientist who Discovered ‘Q Microbe’ Receives Award
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A University of Massachusetts, Amherst professor who discovered the cellulosic-ethanol-producing ‘Q Microbe’ in a wetland area near the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts, has been named one of the top 10 “Women to Watch” in New England by Mass High Tech, according to a news release from Qteros.
USDA, […]
Victor! everydaytrash gains a voice
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Victor, perhaps blogging
Dear Trashies,
Today is an exciting day for everydaytrash.com. The keen observer may have already noticed that the last post boasts an unfamiliar byline. Please welcome Victor Bernhardtz, eurotipster extraordinaire turned contributing editor extraoridinaire. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Victor wears many hats: broadcast journalist, blogger, activist, all-around rockstar. […]
Swedish recycling crimes
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Living in Sweden, one gets used to recycling. “To not recycle” is one of the things you just don’t_do, should you want to be able to blend in with your average crowd of people. We take it very seriously. A few years ago, municipal authorities brought a 77-year old […]
Weekend Discussion: How Will Farmers Cope?
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
NOTE: This post will stay here until Sunday night. Posts for Saturday and Sunday morning go below this post.
Dear Aguanauts,
Discussion posts allow you to discuss your beliefs on a topic — to share your understanding, experience and opinions — without worrying about what’s right or what others think. […]
The Cost of Rationing
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In previous posts, I have said that rationing (as a response to water “shortage”) is extremely expensive to businesses. This World Bank paper brings numbers to that thought:
The current paper, using firm-level data collected by a business environment assessment survey in 26 countries in Europe and Central Asia, […]
End Agricultural Subsidies
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[?]Submitted by Aguanomics Blog
Watch this clip from Reason TV:
Among others, Dan Sumner (UC Davis) slams subsidies that waste resources, distort farming decisions and keep too many farmers MBAs in the farm business. But let’s not just end subsidies, let’s also kill the Farm Bill!
Bottom Line: Good farmers grow food to stay […]
A Cormorant Rant
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[?]Submitted by The Birdcouple Blog
My Mom sent Cute Husband and I these lovely pictures of some Double-crested Cormorants that have been hanging near my parent’s home.
My Dad used to duck hunt (not for Cormorants… too fishy tasting) and is still very much aware of the waterfowl comings and goings near […]
Winter White
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[?]Submitted by BrdPics Blog
A couple of days ago I found a pleasant phone message waiting for me on my cell after work- a gentleman who had earlier attended a field trip that I co-led had found a swan on a private lake in rural Weld County, Colorado and would I like […]
Chipping Sparrows and Scheming Dark-eyed Juncos
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[?]Submitted by Birding Notes Blog
At 7:45 this morning, it was cold, clear and windy, with a silky blue sky and traces of high white clouds, all that were left of the dark clouds and rain of the past few days. A thin crust of ice topped the birdbaths. Three Chipping Sparrows […]
Talent and the Brain
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[?]Submitted by Pool Shooter Blog
For the last several months I have been reading and considering the revelations in two books that have nothing to do with pool. But after reading them, it’s clear that they can be a major benefit to my pool game. The books are “Talent is Overrated” and […]
Top 5 Reasons Skin Care Products Stop Working
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[?]Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Deetopia…I’m always curious about this. Few days ago, my friend was complaining that she needs to change her skincares since it’s no longer working on her skin. It made me curious. Can skincare actually stop working? Can our skin become immune to the skincare we use? Is […]
