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Breaking up is hard to do...with Whole Foods

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 20:02

We try to show discipline. We avoid going. We wish we could stop. But alas, we can't resist what others just don't have. Whole Foods Market is smart. Its 365 Brand's reasonable pricing lures cost conscious shoppers into the store. And once they are "in", they buy MORE, whole-paycheck style....

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BoxCycles Cargo Bike for the Family

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 10:25

During several recent trips to Europe—Amsterdam in particular—we have returned home with bike envy. While American mountain and road cycling interest and participation are now comparable to the Europeans, commuter bikes are far more popular overseas. In particular, the family-friendly “...

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Thank you Steve Jobs

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 11:45

So many of us tech-entrepreneurs have Steve to thank for our jobs--pun intended. Without him and other tech visionaries, our careers would be much different--probably a lot more conventional and less inspiring. This cartoon by Steve Breen really sums up Steve's legacy: And if...

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Here is how restaurants can improve upon entree salads

Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 21:33

Let's get something straight. If someone orders an entree salad, they are looking for something sensible to eat. The presumption is that the salad is not a calorie bomb. And they don't want to be left hungry. It's called an "entree" for a reason. So why do so many restaurants offer...

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Tired of the Energy "Bar Scene" ?

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 16:38

Are you like me? Do you often tire of the "bar scene"? I'm not referring to the hops-serving pickup joints nor bass-thumping danceclubs...no, burned out on those a LONG time ago. It's the Clif Bars, Power Bars, Fiber One Bars, Luna Bars, etc. that I'm now bemoaning.

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How to Find the Next Great NFL QB

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 11:25

The NFL Quarterback is the most important and most difficult job in sports. A "rifle" arm hardly guarantees success, nor does a 4.0 GPA nor Heisman trophy. Countless quarterbacks have been drafted in the NFL's first round with the hopes and Superbowl dreams of fans riding along, only to...

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The healthy vending machine challenge. Try for a happy medium.

Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 20:32

This morning I read a WSJ article about getting healthy snacks from a vending machine. The article was interesting and offered solutions for getting fruits and veggies into the hands of hungry workers, but I was frustrated. After highlighting the technology that can make offering healthy...

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Hey Politicians, If You're Not An Athlete Don't Do Anything Athletic!

Friday, October 8, 2010 - 08:13

For the most part, we steer clear of political topics and figures, but when we learn of something athletically-related, it's difficult to bite our tounges.

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My President is a Dork

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 16:36

Obama needs some help...some serious help! Regardless of your political leanings and whether you think the economy is headed in the right or wrong direction, we all should want our Prez to look strong, like a leader, in-the-know, cool, even a little stiff is okay by me especially when meeting...

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Get the junk out of school. Bill passes and we investigate.

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 20:28

Question: How much money does it take to up the health quotient of the food served in our nation's public schools and feed more low-income children? Answer: $4.5 billion -- over 10 years. Today, the Senate approved the "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act" which seeks, among other things, to make food...

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