The Warning

Who knew water bottles could be so dangerous?! I recently saw this report on how different plastics can contaminate the water held inside. If you don't have time to watch the video, here is the cliff note version:

1. Look for the Triangle Recycling Number


2. Anything with the numbers 3, 6, or 7 should NEVER be used to hold water.

3. Anything with number 1 is safe for only one use

The bad guy: Bisphenol A . Seems like more research is needed, but overall they do know that this chemical causes increased risk of birth defects, miscarriage and prostate cancer. Since the water bottles leach this substance into the water, they believe your bottles may not be safe.

After seeing and reading this, I've had to toss my Nalgene. Not sure what I'm going to do now. Find a stainless steel or glass water bottle?

Say Hello, Wave Goodbye

Something of a more personal note: Brett Favre has retired. I recall days when he was not the QB of the Green Bay Packers. I remember the days of bad football and loathing "Da Bears". Back when Jackie was the only guy who could score and mullets were still cool. But the time has come. Time for my 16 year old little sister to know that Quarterbacks do not stay with a team forever.

Brett will be addressing the media on Thursday. Keep up to date at your online home of the green bay packers


A little side note, I find it awesome that there are so many Packers fans that there warrants a Fan Fest

Coffee & TV

I'm probably the only person on the face of the planet that never watches tv. And when I say never, I really mean nothing but football. However, if you're like 99.9% of the US population, you probably watch something on television. So, time to get mathematical on yo' ass.

Figure that 99% of the population watches tv, then drill down into the 70% that use the internet, you can probably guess that maybe 30% know about torrents. Of those, maybe 20% actively use them. So, for you 20%, here is my gift to you.

Ted , for Mac
No, not going to guess how many of the 20% use macs. Lifehacker (great site to bookmark) featured this really sweet software which will automatically go out and seek the shows that you watch on a regular basis. Goodbye VCR, hello Ted.

Seek Up

Need to test drive your music? Did your friend recommend a band to you, but you loathe MySpace and really don't like the idea of downloading or purchasing before you listen? Frustrated with the 20 second preview clips on Amazon that only give you the most popular song parts?

Now you have SeeqPod. This new player does a nifty search of music online and allows you to stream, and even create playlists of songs.

What I like most is the ability to send a playlist of songs and artists to my friends. What I like least is the ability to grab an entire album at once, or download to my computer.

MN Nice

So finally, a post title that actually refers to the post directly. In case you haven't noticed, the subject titles reflect music tracks that either reference the theme or subject, whether obvious of not.

I heard Maria Isa on "In the Loop" on MPR Sunday night and totally dug it. She has a completely unique style that I haven't heard, and showcases Twin Cities hometown props to boot.

I'm trying to get her album as I love to support the local scene, love female vocalists, and really think she's got style.

So, her name is Maria Isa. I love that her album is titled M.I. Split Personalities. I'm almost frustrated that I didn't think to tap into the theme of MN Nice in a song prior to hearing this.

The only music preview and information I can find is on myspace. Check her out if you're into local hip-hop and the small Spanglish music scene.

lazy sunday

If you haven't had a chance to check out Google Maps Street View, you should. Thanks to the help of Immersive Media's cam-mobile, many major cities are represented. This week marked the launch of street view for Minneapolis.

It was pretty awesome looking at previous apartments, employers, and local favorites. When looking up a co-workers house (a very productive use of meeting time) we were giddy to find the image of her home showcased both her and her husband standing on the front lawn.

Perhaps if you live in Minneapolis, you've been trying to remember what the I-35W bridge looked like. Well, now you can relive it.

Really, its hours of fun. I am excited to see how many places have this functionality added. It will most definitely make planning travel much easier.


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Canned Heat

Did you know that Liger's are real?

Well, now you do.