Brave New Bug
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
New Single Cell Organism
Researchers at The University of Montana have released a preliminary study of a heretofore unknown single cell organism which they have designated "SM.eli F33t". Not much is yet understood about the new little creature except its complete lack of a right knee.
Brave New Bug
Brave New Bug
Friday, 8 August 2008
Super Zuk Contest - Western Montana Fair
A tradition at the Western Montana Fair in Missoula, Montana is the "Super Zuk" zuchhini contest. (We would have spelled it "Zuke" or Zook". Oh, well.) Last year featured Mussolini Zucchini, a formidable zuke, indeed.
This years entries included one decorated to look like Jay Leno, Luke the Zuke - a biker zucchini taking a nap, and a dragon design:
This years entries included one decorated to look like Jay Leno, Luke the Zuke - a biker zucchini taking a nap, and a dragon design:
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Big Waste in Hewlett Packard's Packing and Shipping
Loyal reader Charlie writes:
"Meager Minds,
I just had to tell you about the enormous waste I've discovered in Hewlett Packard's shipping and packaging. We recently ordered four licenses from HP for some computer equipment.
When the licenses arrived in a box about 20 x 20 x 7 inches, we were confused. I opened the box and discovered some bubble wrap and four more boxes. These boxes were about 12 x 12 x 1 inches. Inside each was more bubble wrap an envelope and a packing list.
Inside each envelope was a piece of paper with license access numbers. These numbers were not the license keys, but allowed us to go online to obtain the keys.
So, with all this wasted packaging and the expense and wasted energy of shipping us 5 lbs. of junk, the process could all have been accomplished electronically with email and secure logins.
Now, I've got to recycle all this material, if possible, and more energy will be wasted in that process. Is it any wonder that we are in the middle of an energy crisis that has no end in sight?
Thanks,
Charlie
P.S. Here's a picture as evidence. What an incredible waste!"
"Meager Minds,
I just had to tell you about the enormous waste I've discovered in Hewlett Packard's shipping and packaging. We recently ordered four licenses from HP for some computer equipment.
When the licenses arrived in a box about 20 x 20 x 7 inches, we were confused. I opened the box and discovered some bubble wrap and four more boxes. These boxes were about 12 x 12 x 1 inches. Inside each was more bubble wrap an envelope and a packing list.
Inside each envelope was a piece of paper with license access numbers. These numbers were not the license keys, but allowed us to go online to obtain the keys.
So, with all this wasted packaging and the expense and wasted energy of shipping us 5 lbs. of junk, the process could all have been accomplished electronically with email and secure logins.
Now, I've got to recycle all this material, if possible, and more energy will be wasted in that process. Is it any wonder that we are in the middle of an energy crisis that has no end in sight?
Thanks,
Charlie
P.S. Here's a picture as evidence. What an incredible waste!"
Monday, 4 August 2008
New Feature! Diane's Kitschin' Korner!
Diane's Kitschin' Korner! will now be a regular feature of Meager Minds! We can't say how lucky we feel to have Diane as our guest! It's a real scoop on all those other meager blogs! So, let's get right to it!
Diane's Kitschin' Korner!
Thanks, Meager dudes! Here is an item that no sidewalk warrior can do with out! Your very own portable heated cab for your snow blower! The heat comes from you! I wonder how the defroster works! -Diane
click for large picture!
Diane's Kitschin' Korner!
Thanks, Meager dudes! Here is an item that no sidewalk warrior can do with out! Your very own portable heated cab for your snow blower! The heat comes from you! I wonder how the defroster works! -Diane
click for large picture!
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