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The Lamest Exercise Equipment Since the Shake Weight

Posted on February 23, 2013 by admin

Everyone remembers the Shake Weight: the exercise equipment that we know doesn’t work because, if it did, all teenage boys would be ripped. But what if you’re not into that kind of… thing? Or, perhaps, you’re elderly and are more … Continue reading →

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Site News and Beavers

Posted on February 21, 2013 by admin

I’m on vacation this week which means fewer updates since my time is monopolized by school vacation activities with the little guy, books, games, etc… I’ve talked about this before. But this time, I did have some spare time to … Continue reading →

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Least Appetizing Ad I’ve Seen in a While

Posted on February 16, 2013 by admin

While perusing a trade magazine that focuses on private label products (store brands) the other day I came across an ad for Furlani breads. Furlani looks like they have some nice looking, high quality offerings for your bakery department. However… … Continue reading →

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In the UK, Burger King is Now Serving SeaBiscuits

Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin

With all the horse related hullabaloo that’s going on in the UK, I thought The Grape should enter the fray. Here’s the story so far… they’ve found horse in meatballs (great with a bolog-neigh-ese sauce), lasagne, and Burger King’s hamburgers. … Continue reading →

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Ladies and Gentleman: The Blunt-A-Saurus

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin

We have several books in the excellent “How Do Dinosaurs…” series by author Jane Jolen and illustrator Mark Teague. One of our favorite entries, How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food, has a rather… strange illustration in the front and back … Continue reading →

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