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City resources and levels of responsibility
May 31, 2011 — Alameda, CA police officers and firefighters looked on while a man drowned in an apparent suicide attempt, prohibited — by city policy — to rescue him. Approximately 75 beach-goers witnessed the tragic events unfold… Below is a brief summary: Raymond Zack (early fifties), waded — fully clothed — into the ~60°F [...]
Coconut water – the new Gatorade?
After your next intense workout, instead of grabbing your usual energy drink, consider reaching for… coconut water! Apparently since the mid-2000s, three major coconut water manufacturers have contributed significantly to the coconut water craze: Vita Coco, O.N.E., and ZICO. Vita Coco boasts backing from such celebrities as: Madonna, Matthew McConaughey, and Demi Moore. PepsiCo is [...]
USB Flash Drives by any other name…
As many of you probably know, USB flash drives are small, portable flash memory storage data devices integrated with a USB interface (USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, in case you were wondering). Oftentimes, you’ll hear the following names used to refer to a USB flash drive, but should they be? USB drive Flash drive Thumb [...]
The Skinny on “Trunk Shows”
Last weekend, I went to a “trunk show” for the first time–what a fun experience! If you know anyone who’s about to get married, trunk shows are an excellent vehicle (couldn’t resist) for brides-to-be to find their ‘perfect’ dress, or at least get some great ideas. Often used to showcase clothing (however not limited to)1, [...]
New Year’s Resolution #3: Eat like a Neanderthal
Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions, and a common one to make the Top 10 list is losing weight. By now, you’ve probably become familiar with diets like the South Beach Diet, Nutrisystem, and Atkins…but what about the Paleo Diet? The Paleolithic Diet (a.k.a. Paleo, Caveman, Primal, NeanderThin) has made a resurgence since the [...]
Bamboo bicycles?
They’re making a comeback! Bamboo bicycle manufacturing dates back to the late 1800′s, where the first patented bamboo bicycle was displayed at the London Stanley Show in 1894. 1 Bamboo bikes may not be the hottest topic at the water cooler at the moment, but with the ‘green’ attributes of bamboo, bicycle frames made of [...]
Oktoberfest: a 200-yr tradition!
It’s the weekend – what better time for a frosty cold one, and what better time of year to enjoy that cold one than during Oktoberfest? Today’s Dinner Topic tells you everything you want to know about Oktoberfest, including the age old question: why is Oktoberfest in September? Oktoberfest as defined by: Encyclopedia Britannica [...]
Groupon = Fastest growing company…ever?
When the company’s name is starting to become a part of the daily vocabulary (“hey, I got a ‘Groupon’ for that place”), you know the business is taking off. Groupon’s CEO and Founder, Andrew Mason, “has managed to build the fastest-growing company in Web history,” according to Forbes Magazine. “The company is on track to pass $500 [...]
