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To Dispose Of Packaging, Just Add Water
To Dispose Of Packaging, Just Add Water
To Dispose Of Packaging, Just Add Water
So I'm one of those people concerned about the future of our planet.  Among other things, I believe it's our responsibility as inhabitants of this planet to care ... at least a little. Things like sending cans, plastics, bottles and cardboard can really make a difference at the landfill.
If You’re “Liked” on Facebook You’ll get a Hug  (video)
If You’re “Liked” on Facebook You’ll get a Hug (video)
If You’re “Liked” on Facebook You’ll get a Hug (video)
Every time you get a "like" on Facebook, you get a hug! No, for real, you get a hug, that is if you're wearing the newest creation by designer, Melissa Kit Chow, Andy Payne and Phill Seaton from the MIT Media Lab. I talked about this new invention on the radio show yesterday morning, "Andy In The Morning." Melissa designed her "Like-A-Hug" vest that will inflate to si
Cell Phones and Radiation…a Health Problem?
Cell Phones and Radiation…a Health Problem?
Cell Phones and Radiation…a Health Problem?
You know, we Americans spend a lot of time on our cell phones. We've heard warning from some that we could be getting radiation from our phones.  However you can never find anything definitive. Are you concerned, worried, don't care?
You Could Lose Your Internet Connection Monday
You Could Lose Your Internet Connection Monday
You Could Lose Your Internet Connection Monday
What's up with this?  I might lose the internet? Come Monday, more than a quarter of a million PC users around the country, could find themselves cut off from the Internet.   The FBI will be taking down a safety net they had put up to protect us from this very thing, a specific piece of malicious software. Here are the facts from a USA Today story that we all should read very carefully.
New Social Networking Site Connects Neighbors In Grand Rapids & West Michigan
New Social Networking Site Connects Neighbors In Grand Rapids & West Michigan
New Social Networking Site Connects Neighbors In Grand Rapids & West Michigan
What I love about Facebook is that it can connect me with anyone in the world.  It's a way of expanding my horizons.  But what if a social media site could connect you with your neighbor, the one who lives right up the street in Grandville, Wyoming, Byron Center even? Well it's here and it's called NextDoor.com.   It's an application that allows you to draw a neighborhood boundary and then it wil
Cancer Diagnosis Increases Risk Of Suicide, Heart Attack And Stroke
Cancer Diagnosis Increases Risk Of Suicide, Heart Attack And Stroke
Cancer Diagnosis Increases Risk Of Suicide, Heart Attack And Stroke
Researchers have found that when a person is given a cancer diagnosis it can have deadly consequences.  According to a new study a cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of suicide, heart attack and stroke. The Swedish study followed more than 6 million adult men and women and 786 of those were  diagnosed with various types of cancer and during the 15-years that followed and compared to their can
By 2050, Robots Could Be The Future Of Prostitution
By 2050, Robots Could Be The Future Of Prostitution
By 2050, Robots Could Be The Future Of Prostitution
I was watching a show online yesterday and the host said to a panel of women, "If your boyfriend or husband cheated on you with a robot prostitute would that be considered cheating to you?"  Not surprisingly, the women on the panel, thought it was not only cheating but pretty gross.  By the way, these prostitutes will be available in the male and female form. Brace yourself, because all
Tech That Kids Born Today Will Never Know
Tech That Kids Born Today Will Never Know
Tech That Kids Born Today Will Never Know
Well this is depressing!  Then over the weekend, I read a piece on "things that kids born today won't ever use or even know about."  And they weren't talking about things that have come and gone during OUR lifetime, like phone books, VCR/VHS and others.  This list focused on things that we're using RIGHT NOW that will eventually be outdated...
Thousands May Lose Internet Services In July
Thousands May Lose Internet Services In July
Thousands May Lose Internet Services In July
I wouldn't have thought anything like this could have even happened but I was wrong.  When the FBI gets involved you know it's serious.  Why is it that thousands of people might lose internet service in July?  One word, HACKERS! The problem first started when international hackers ran an advertising scam online.  Its program was written to take control of infected computers around the world. Read
Grand Rapids Premieres Feature Length Film “Urbanized”, At Wealthy Theatre
Grand Rapids Premieres Feature Length Film “Urbanized”, At Wealthy Theatre
Grand Rapids Premieres Feature Length Film “Urbanized”, At Wealthy Theatre
I love architecture!  Recently I sold a number of paintings that were done by architect Frank Lloyd Wright's last apprentice on eBay, his name was Robert Green.  I purchased a number of Robert's paintings from his son Matthew.  I think his paintings were so wonderful because there was just something so  different about them.  Maybe being an architect, that happened to be lucky enough to study und

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