Friday, May 19, 2017

Now that is quite good.


Now that is quite good. Yummy, actually, and I'm not being the slightest bit sarcastic (I know!). The regular Soylent 2.0 makes an acceptable, adequate lunch. It's not something I look forward to, but not something I dread, either. But this Cacao flavor...well...it tastes like thick chocolate milk made with semi-sweet cocoa. I may have to only bring in one bottle at a time to work because I might just drink it because it's enjoyable.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

A $900 million investment in sustainability is impressive no matter how you slice it.

A $900 million investment in sustainability is impressive no matter how you slice it.

Originally shared by Kam-Yung Soh

Nice milestone by LEGO. "After four years and a DKK 6 billion investment in two offshore wind farms, the LEGO Group has achieved its ambition to balance 100% of its energy use with energy from renewable sources. To celebrate, the LEGO Group has built the largest ever LEGO® brick wind turbine, a Guinness World Records™ title, and challenged children around the world to create their own renewable energy solutions.

Since 2012, the LEGO Group has supported the development of more than 160 megawatts of renewable energy. The latest investment is a 25% stake in the Burbo Bank Extension wind farm off the coast of Liverpool, UK. The wind farm, which was officially opened today, will generate clean power for more than 230,000 British households.
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The total ouput from the investments by the LEGO Group in renewables now exceeds the energy consumed at all LEGO factories, stores and offices globally. In 2016, more than 360 gigawatt hours of energy were used by the LEGO Group to produce the more than 75 billion LEGO bricks sold around the world during the year.

Reaching the 100% renewable milestone was a target inspired by the LEGO Group’s partnership with the WWF Climate Savers programme. The LEGO Group works with other partners to advocate for investment in renewable energy and has joined the RE100, a global initiative of companies committed to using 100% renewable energy."
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/aboutus/news-room/2017/may/100-percent-renewable-milestone/

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

One of Cincinnati's most talented bands, still going strong after 30+ years.

One of Cincinnati's most talented bands, still going strong after 30+ years. If you were listening to alternative rock radio back in the early 80s, you might've heard this song (The Raisins' original 1983 version is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsFTi1DuZ8U )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFT3ZIoxI_A&feature=share

Watch this short video...you'll enjoy it and learn something.

Watch this short video...you'll enjoy it and learn something.
https://laughingsquid.com/dissecting-louis-c-k-joke/

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

"Kids who attend public preschool programs are better prepared for kindergarten than kids who don't."

"Kids who attend public preschool programs are better prepared for kindergarten than kids who don't."

"That while all kids benefit from preschool, poor and disadvantaged kids often make the most gains."
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/03/524907739/pre-k-decades-worth-of-studies-one-strong-message?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_medium=social

Monday, May 1, 2017

OK, I'll admit it...I want McDonald's to succeed.

OK, I'll admit it...I want McDonald's to succeed. I want McDonald's to not suck, to offer good service, to make yummy, good-quality food, and to be a great company. If this totally off-the-wall ad campaign is a sign of things to come, I'm heartened, because it's McDonald's not taking itself so seriously that it can't poke a little fun at itself. And if fast food needs to be anything (besides compliant with health regulations, that is), it's fun. Otherwise, it really doesn't offer anything other than speed, and fast casual has covered that base pretty squarely now. Go, McD's...go for the slightly absurd...it can only help.
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/01/mcdonalds-invents-the-frork-to-pitch-its-new-burgers.html

Now I'm doubly intrigued!

Now I'm doubly intrigued!