Monthly Archives: February 2009

Weightlifting Tip

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Ian

When you are bench pressing a barbell be careful how you put it down as the arm and shoulder do not rotate in all directions equally.       From looking at this picture my pectoralis tendon is not ruptured, … Continue reading →

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Chinese Bluegrass

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Ian

The performers are Mei Han’s Red Chamber with John Reischman and the Jaybirds. The instruments include an iluqin, mandolin, bass, pipa, guitar, sanxian, banjo, and ruan. The song is “Katy Hill.” Link from Boing Boing Great music. Now all they … Continue reading →

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Stop getting ripped off buying eyeglasses and contact lenses

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Ian

Online is the way to go. We are going to start with some reading glasses and go from there. Of course you need to do your homework.there. With three in the family using glasses it will pay off. The search … Continue reading →

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Modern communication is not what we need to keep happy

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Ian

I have been trying to tell the kids that instant messaging is a waste of time and concentration. There are a number of reasons why, particularly that the non-verbal interaction — body language and facial expression — is a large … Continue reading →

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Sushi Tutorial

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Ian

Velly interesting… From Boing Boing And more at A Years Worth Of Japanese Food And here is a link to Gongfu Girl’s tea related videos on YouTube Here’s one on a simplified Japanese Tea Ceremony.

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Never Blow Your Nose When You Have a Cold

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Ian

Blowing your nose to alleviate stuffiness may be second nature, but some people argue it does no good, reversing the flow of mucus into the sinuses and slowing the drainage. Counterintuitive, perhaps, but research shows it to be true. From … Continue reading →

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Refinery Photo

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Ian

Thinks haven’t changed much have they?

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Library of Congress Photos on Flickr

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Ian

Cool! From: bookofjoe: Library of Congress Photos on Flickr — ‘Mysteries that seem to be beyond all understanding’

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