The New iPad

2010 January 28
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by MushBrain

Note to Steve Jobs: If the product name seems too good to be true, it probably is. Have you met google?

Big Picture

2010 January 25
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by MushBrain

So, it turns out I’m not a real blogger. Well, at least not the kind I thought I could be: the spill-all, TMI, mommy blogger (with some strong opinions on other topics). I have the strong opinions part down, but the spill-all, TMI part is just not my thing apparently. read more…

FDA Gives an Inch (But Only an Inch)

2010 January 16

The FDA finally defied its chemical industry sugar daddies and acknowledged that BPA (bisphenol A), a chemical used in making plastic food containers, poses health risks even at levels lower than it had previously considered safe. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the 100+ studies demonstrating BPA’s negative health impacts is apparently not enough evidence for the FDA to take significant action. Manufacturers will not be required to eliminate BPA or even label products made with BPA.

You gotta love our impotent regulatory agencies.

10 Minutes of Calm (Resolution #1)

2010 January 4
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“We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and living our lives.” ~ Maya Angelou

I don’t like to turn down an opportunity to make a resolution or two. Who couldn’t stand to improve themselves a little, right? Certainly not me. The question is always what changes do I want and do I think I CAN make in myself? read more…

Out with the Old, In with the New

2009 December 31
by MushBrain

For better or worse, and it’s mostly worse, here’s the decade in review:

Best wishes to all for a new decade filled with peace, happiness, and good health! And universal health care, while we’re at it!

To a New Year!

2009 December 29
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by MushBrain

I don’t usually read USA Today. And generally a column that suggests religion is the answer to the world’s problems would invoke an “I don’t feel like getting angry today” response in me and would be skipped. But I had 24 hours to kill in a car this week. And our hotel was kind enough to give me a complimentary USA Today to help with that. So, happily, I stumbled upon this column read more…

Ignorance is Angry

2009 December 17
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by MushBrain

Personally, I like the pen mightier than the sword. And seriously, Laura Ingraham? Seriously?

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