Monthly Archives: August 2012

Space Sugar!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Yes, another blog post that is sugar-centric! On the heels of Beth-Ann’s Ice Cream conquest at the Minnesota State Fair, scientists now say they have found sugar in space. Another cold and sweet curiosity, just out of reach. Or to … Continue reading →

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Swing Voters

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Today’s guest post comes from Beth-Ann. In case you missed the blog yesterday, or the local newscasts, Mini-sota Donut Ice Cream was named the winner of the Kemps Hometown Flavor contest in a very close decision. Folks who sampled the … Continue reading →

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Roadside Attraction

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

Today’s post comes from Wally, of Wally’s Intimida, home of the Sherpa Sport Utility Vehicle. I give up! As a salesman, I’ve tried to stay neutral about government so as not to drive away potential customers, but with this latest … Continue reading →

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A Riveting Romp Of A Read!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Todays post comes from Trail Baboon’s living and loving correspondent, a man who is a bottomless well of wellness, B. Marty Barry. I was scandalized … SCANDALIZED! … to read this NY Times article about the for-pay book review business. … Continue reading →

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Lost In Space

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

It’s a shame that we lost Neil Armstrong over the weekend, but I’m grateful that he was the one chosen to be the first to set foot on the moon. Imagine if, instead of the quiet, private Armstrong, a shameless … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian S’Mores

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

Today’s guest post comes from Sherrilee I became a vegetarian when I was 16. Way back then, there weren’t any vegetarian restaurants, whole food grocery stores or edible meat alternatives. I didn’t meet another vegetarian until I went away to … Continue reading →

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George of the Bungle

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

The story of Cecilia Gimenez and her amateur attempt to restore a flaking fresco in her church in Borja, Spain, is familiar to anyone who has tried to fix something when it was beyond their ability to make the repair. … Continue reading →

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Sudden Drop

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

The Curiosity mission continues to amaze. Not only is it technically sophisticated, it is well documented. Just as with a dad at Disney World, the video camera is constantly running on so we can always remember how much fun the … Continue reading →

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Managing Your Human – Pig Interactions

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Concern over the possible spread of swine flu and the Minnesota State Fair led to this eye-opener from Deputy State Epidemiologist Richard Danila, quoted by MPR. “There probably have been 50 million, 80 million visitors at county and state fairs … Continue reading →

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Nothing We Do For Children is Ever Wasted

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

Today’s guest post is by Steve Grooms I just received an email letter from my daughter. Molly lives in Portland with husband John and Liam, the world’s coolest grandson. Hi Mom and Dad, It seems we spend much of our … Continue reading →

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