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Love Guacamole and Layered Dips? Think again. Food Recall.

August 13, 2011 By

Effective August 12, 2011, FDA announced that ready -made layered dips containing guacamole manufactured by Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. were voluntarily recalled.  I read that the avocado that was used to make the guacamole contained an organism called Listeria Monocytogenes.     What is Listeria Monocytogenses? This organism has fatality rates exceeding Salmonella.   It affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and [...]

The Digital Bookmobile

Digital Bookmobile is Coming to Akron, OH

July 27, 2011 By

A few days ago, I wrote an article about the possibility of paper books going away.   Today I found out that the Digital Bookmobile would be coming to Akron, OH in the beginning of August 2011.  Maybe this new kid on the block is coming to replace his paper cousin. What is Digital Bookmobile? The [...]

Google+ : Is is the new Facebook?

Google+ is the new Facebook?

July 25, 2011 By

My geekiness was sealed by an invitation to be a Beta user of Google+ prior to its general availability.   Was it a compliment or an insult?   It is up to you to decide, but I will be kind enough to share my experience with you regardless.      What is Google+?  It is a new social networking site, powered by Google, rumored to [...]

What did Angry Birds Teach My Kids?

What Did Angry Birds Teach My Kids?

July 24, 2011 By

Our addiction with playing Angry Birds started when it was installed on my husband’s iPhone. Since none of us likes to stare at the tiny screen, playtime was clocked but not much.  Now that we have Angry Birds on the iPad2, solving Angry Birds puzzles has become our before-bedtime activity. We have two camps in [...]

What will happen to Borders Bookstores?

What Will Bookworms Eat If Real Books Are Gone?

July 22, 2011 By

Top story of the week.  Borders Bookstores are closing down.  It was noted that business has not been too rosy for Borders these past years.   Borders’ stock price (BGP) fell 35% in the beginning of February 2011; they filed bancruptcy in the mid month of February 2011. Could this be because we have been so pre-occupied with everything [...]

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I am Guilty. I am Polluting the Earth. EasyLunchBoxes Review and Giveaway

July 21, 2011 By

What do I use to keep the leftover chicken pieces from last night’s dinner? Disposable bags. What do I use to compartmentalize the bulk ground beef and store them in the freezer? Disposable bags. What did I use to pack my family’s lunches most of the time? Disposable bags. Got it? Yes, I am guilty.  [...]

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Akron, OH will be Building Another Roundabout – Smith and Riverview Road Intersection

July 18, 2011 By

Whoever has traveled in the Merriman Valley, coming down the hill from Smith Road joining to Riverview (Merriman)Road could be intimidating. With the busy traffic and the existing signal lights, there have been traffic accidents and confused drivers reported around that intersection. Good news (or bad news?), everyone. Akron will begin a roundabout project there [...]

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Japan Tsunami & Earthquake: Kids lost parents, who will take care of them? Who would take care of your kids?

March 18, 2011 By

I just read very disturbing news about the victims of Japanese earthquake/tsunami.  30 kids waiting in school for their parents to pick up, a few days later, the parents still have not shown up.   The students were sitting quietly in their classroom as a tsunami wiped out the town. Who will take care of them? [...]

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Do dogs eat mice now?? And other Pet Food Recalls

March 17, 2011 By

I almost screamed my head off when I found a dead mouse in my dog’s dry food bag.  The mouse looked like it was already flattened and dead for a long time.  We bought the bag in February 2011 but didn’t see the dead mouse until this morning.  The dog already ate 1/3 of the bag.  [...]

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Breastfeeding without losing modesty and style with Bebe au Lait nursing cover

March 17, 2011 By

Everyone understands the importance of mother’s milk in a child’s development.  Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to bond with your child through the skin to skin contact.  Breastfed babies feed more often than formula fed babies. Babies are usually fed on demand and they don’t understand where they are.  When they want to eat, they [...]