Saturday Tweets: Labor Day Weekend Edition

...://t.co/ubppSqCKiP — Root Simple (@rootsimple) September 1, 2016 Scientist reviews most painful insect stings he's ever received https://t.co/q2XFXRF5cp — Root Simple (@rootsimple) August 31, 2016 Yes to more wildlife crossings! Mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains could die out in 50 years https://t.co/VLKQD7HJOR via @kpcc — Root Simple (@rootsimple) August 31, 2016 "Well, duh" say the dog people: Dogs understand both words and intona...

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Running Shoes: the worst idea ever

...not be a stiff arch support that prevents the natural movement of the arch of the foot. And here’s a thought for an enterprising publisher: how about a running magazine modeled after Lucky Peach? In other words, a running magazine with integrity made up of honest reviews, research-based injury advice and thoughtful essays. Resources: An interesting article on Plantar fasciitis (thanks to Kathy Turk for the link) The Skeletal Biology Lab at Harvard...

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Picture Sunday: Amazon’s “Rasta Imposta” Squirrel Costume

...els be so confused that they’d leave my fruit trees alone? From the Amazon reviews: it even comes with nuts By squirrelman When I first saw this squirrel costume, I went a little nuts (pun intended đŸ™‚ ). I starting buying one for everyone I knew. My wife, kids, lawyer, dentist, family practitioner, our local barista, and even my boss. Needless to say, we all suited up for halloween and went out as a dray (for those of you not as into squirrels as I...

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Tomato Review #2 Banana Legs – it don’t look like a banana and it don’t got legs

...megrown Evolution compound and time for the second in our series of tomato reviews. Today, Banana Legs, a determinate variety with yellow flesh and light green streaks. It has a mild, low acid flavor and a meaty texture. Not bad, not thrilling, not nearly is as good as a similar looking tomato we grew last year, Power’s Heirloom. We grew our Banana Legs in a self watering container (SWC) and it produced a respectable amount of fruit. With a sunny...

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Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent or LED?

...sealed, enclosed or recessed lighting fixtures. You also have to check the label and perhaps even call the manufacturer to figure out if a CFL will work in a horizontal, base-up or base-down fixture. CFLs perform poorly if turned on and off without at least 15 to 30 minutes to warm up. CFLs contain mercury and other toxins and must be disposed of responsibly. Stick to major brands. Avoid non-UL-listed cheap import bulbs. A trip to the light bulb a...

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