Category Archives: Environment

Pescatarian

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Mandie

It has been one month now since Butterfinger and I decided to forgo partaking in various types of animal flesh, excluding fish.  I like to say that now I do not “eat anything with feelings”, but my sister brought it … Continue reading →

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Google Satellite Image of KU

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Mandie

Earlier this week, GeoEye-1, the world’s highest-resolution commercial satellite sponsored by Google, began taking high resolution photos.  The photo below of Kutztown University in Pennsylvania was the FIRST image taken by the newest Google-sponsored satellite. (click image to enlarge)

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Ice Cream and Apple Juice

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Mandie

Food manufacturers, listen up.  I really do not know why you think you have suddenly morphed into culinary ninjas slipping silently under the radar of the American people, and I just wanted to bring it to your attention that the … Continue reading →

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Pay for What You Weigh

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Mandie

I read an interesting article the other day titled, “The Obese Should Have to Pay More For Airline Tickets“, written by Newsweek. The article brings up a lot of good points about our carbon footprint, pointing out the fact that … Continue reading →

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Southern California Earthquake

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Mandie

I missed the earthquake, AGAIN!  Instead of sitting at home in our computer chairs, like we normally are on a Tuesday morning, we were out running errands, and pointlessly debating whether or not to bring checked bags with us on … Continue reading →

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