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Archive for July 2006

July 31st, 2006

Exactly how much caffeine are you consuming?

It’s easy to find out with this handy chart from the Center for Science in Public Interest. I was very interested to see that my favorite colas have the most caffeine in them. I used to drink for or five of these a day back when I was an idiot an avid video gamer and […]

By Wade Meredith -- 1 comment

July 31st, 2006

Bike Commuting tips

This is a nice little write-up on why most people don’t or won’t ride a bicycle to work and how to get over it. I know a lot of this stuff has held me back from the bicycle commute. If the thought has crossed your mind, give this article by Paul Dorn a look.
Paul Dorn’s […]

By Wade Meredith -- 4 comments

July 31st, 2006

From the other side of the Drill #5: Hello Kitty Tooth Implant

Me:
This picture of a Hello Kitty tooth implant was posted on Boing Boing a few days ago. Is this a Photo-chop or what?
Melynda (My dentist and lovely wife):
While it’s possible that picture is real, most likely, it’s a fake. When a dentist places a crown on your tooth, or on your implant, or […]

By Wade Meredith -- 3 comments

July 28th, 2006

It’s in the bag!

Another week, that is.
We were a little slow today with only one story. I’m in Davenport, Iowa at a river-house with family, which is great. But it also means I’ve been having the pleasure of ad-supported dial-up a-la-NetZero + Internet Explorer, which I will rate on a scale of 1 to 10 as, “blows”.
But have […]

By Wade Meredith -- 0 comments

July 28th, 2006

Deadbolt: A List of Unusual Deaths

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This is an article from Wikipedia that I found extremely entertaining to read. It’s a list of history’s most bizzare deaths, natural and otherwise, from 456 B.C. - 2006 A.D.
A few of my favorites:

121 BC: Gaius Gracchus, Roman tribune, according to the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, was executed by assassins out to receive a bounty […]

By Wade Meredith -- 1 comment

July 27th, 2006

Exclusive Product Review and Giveaway: Slipstreamz

I love my iPod. I love biking.
Both of these things are good by themselves, but an in-canal earphone + cyclist on public roads = crazy dangerous.
Which brings me to Slipstreamz. It’s a very cool idea. You see, it holds your earphone an inch or so away from your ear, so you get your music without […]

By Wade Meredith -- 12 comments

July 27th, 2006

Dealbolt: Everything at Overstock.com is 13% off.

From noon to midnight (MST) on Friday, July 28th, EVERYTHING at Overstock.com is an additional 13% off. That’s good news! Considering the already discounted prices they have, I’m sure there’s some cheap schwag to be had.
Technorati Tags: sale, overstock, discount, deal

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By Wade Meredith -- 0 comments

July 27th, 2006

We all love our food flicks

In defense of the American penchant for overeating, we really can’t help it. We’re surrounded by advertisements about food with dancing chickens and singing cows, food contests, and grocery store free samples of everything from nachos to beefsteak. Even our entertainment, like movies, often focuses on eating.
We all have our favorite food flicks, such as […]

By Wade Meredith -- 3 comments

July 26th, 2006

Free Disposable PDA!

This could affect your mental health in a very positive way. I’ve never wanted to drop the cash on a PDA, and all the organizers I’ve seen are too cumbersome for me. Plus, occasionally, the pen is mightier than the Central Processing Unit. As long as it’s writing on a sheet of paper that was […]

By Wade Meredith -- 0 comments

July 26th, 2006

Dealbolt: Huge Adidas Sale + Free ship over $25.

Amazon is doing a major clean out of their Adidas products from their Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s departments. I used Adidas shoes (running, grass cleats, and indoor) and their bags for years when I played soccer. They hold up well and the free shipping is just icing on the cake.
Technorati Tags: Adidas, sale, […]

By Wade Meredith -- 0 comments