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Liz’s rant: Who could’ve predicted that?

July 13th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Liz’s rant: Who could’ve predicted that?

PrintI ran across a few predictions from the past that I found quite amusing. In many cases, had such predictions been accurate, our way of life would look nothing like it does today. There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.  -Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977 Oddly enough, there are three computers in this home… This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: The weather spotter

April 26th, 2010 | 3 Comments

Liz’s rant: The weather spotter

PrintTo say this past weekend’s weather found me a little on edge would be an understatement. For several days, weather forecasters had placed a bull’s eye on Kentucky, where the atmosphere was prime for tornadoes. Strong tornadoes. Words like that always take me back to the deadly twister outbreaks on April 3, 1974. I still remember that day with great clarity. I’d been staying with a friend for a few days – Mom and Dad were somewhere … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: Report – dumb down for your readership

January 25th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Liz’s rant: Report – dumb down for your readership

PrintImagine my happiness when Kate called the other day to point out a new button on our site, which rates Coffee Break with Liz and Kate at a solid 97 percent! I was thrilled, I tell ya. Until she went further into details of what kept us from getting a higher grade. Apparently – according to this website grader – Kate and I need to dumb it down, as it were. I was appalled. And quite frankly, … Read entire article »

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Betcha Didn’t Know – these random and useless facts

January 11th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Betcha Didn’t Know – these random and useless facts

PrintBetcha didn’t know… these random and useless facts. These were sent to us by a Coffee Break reader.  While we can’t verify the correctness of all of these facts, we think they are funny, interesting, informative and, above all, useless. Perhaps these tidbits will help you win a game show sometime. If so, please remember us. Enjoy! -  The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma. -  No piece of paper can … Read entire article »

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Liz’s Rant: Top Oddball Stories of 2009

December 30th, 2009 | 4 Comments

Liz’s Rant: Top Oddball Stories of 2009

PrintAs we continue breaking down our favorites of this year’s top 10 lists, I am compelled to move us toward what may well be one of the most entertaining of the all – the Top 10 Oddball Stories. So let’s, uh, hop right in! When Sweden burned bunnies for fuel this year, all the world was a tad taken aback. Let’s face it – it’s not every day when people gather up a few thousand bunnies … Read entire article »

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Get your party on: 12/13-12/19

December 13th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Get your party on: 12/13-12/19

PrintWith the countdown to Christmas at T Minus 12 days, things are getting pretty hectic around here. I suspect the same is true for you guys. Although many of us are focused on the 24th and 25th, there are other holidays between now and then, believe it or not. Let’s begin with one near and dear to me – Bill of Rights Day, which lands on Dec. 15. Instead of hopping on my soapbox and stressing … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: Apply here

November 4th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Liz’s rant: Apply here

PrintMy daughter’s third college visit was tonight – this time with a university whose primary appeal is get in, get out, make money. While I don’t remember giving it much thought in my younger years, it appears that, in the end, choosing a college or university is similar to buying a car. I’m choosing a car, by the way, because most people keep cars from two to six years – essentially the equivalent of time spent … Read entire article »

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Betcha Didn’t Know…This surprising Brain Booster

October 22nd, 2009 | Add a Comment

Betcha Didn’t Know…This surprising Brain Booster

Print Surprising Brain Booster Ever had your teen show you how to work your new cell phone, only to find yourself completely stumped a few hours later?  Go to bed and give it another go in the morning.  A good night’s sleep can help you relearn complicated tasks – even if you forgot them the day before, according to the University of Chicago.  How does snoozing boost your recall?  Sleep seems to consolidate and stabilize your memory, … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: Red squirrels, baby bats and dried leaves

September 30th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Liz’s rant: Red squirrels, baby bats and dried leaves

PrintSo I’m on the phone with my dad over the weekend, when he interrupts me. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a red squirrel around here before.” I’m thinking, “Well, that’s nice. Shouldn’t you save your martinis until after lunch?” Thank goodness he went on to explain. For the first time in years, he’d actually witnessed a red squirrel in he and mom’s back yard while we were talking. He’d seen them before, just never in this neck of … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: Proof that diet pills don’t work

September 2nd, 2009 | Add a Comment

Liz’s rant: Proof that diet pills don’t work

Print How sick are you of seeing those before-and-after ads for magic diet pills? Seriously! Of course, trying to get away from them is no easy task. They’re on the radio, the TV, the internet and in magazines. All I can say is promises, promises. (Or maybe, liar, liar, pants on fire). You know the lines: “I don’t have to WORRY about what I eat! I just take one magic pill before each meal and watch the pounds fall … Read entire article »

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Betcha Didn’t Know…

August 1st, 2009 | Add a Comment

Betcha Didn’t Know…

Print Betcha didn’t know…this trick for improving your memory.  After studying something you’d like to remember, like perhaps a grocery list (see Kate’s Escapades – The List),  try moving your eyes rapidly from side to side a few times.  According to Woman’s World magazine, this trick helps boost memory by 10% by triggering interaction between your brain’s hemispheres, thus improving the communication between cells. Enjoy your Coffee Break! Print … Read entire article »

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Liz’s Rants: Fostering love

July 8th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Liz’s Rants: Fostering love

PrintA friend of mine recently entered the world of foster parenting. For years (and years) her greatest desire has been to have children. Alas it was not to be. She and her other half recently jumped through the hoops, cut through the red tape, and otherwise did everything in their power to be foster parents. A few weeks ago, they welcomed a girl into their home. Last night, they were approached about another child as well – … Read entire article »

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