Daily Archives: January 28, 2007

New frontiers in caffeine

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Two words: Caffeinated doughnuts. Dr. Robert Bohannon, a molecular scientist, says he has developed a way to add caffeine to baked goods, without the bitter taste. Each piece of pastry is the equivalent of about two cups of coffee. You … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What is HCTRA up to?

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Tory recently had the opportunity to meet with the management of the Harris County Toll Road Authority and ask them a bunch of questions. The notes he took make for some very interesting reading. Check it out. Continue reading →

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Would you like fries with that, K-Fed?

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

In the immortal words of Dogbert, sometimes no sarcastic remark seems adequate. A restaurant trade group says it is insulted by an insurance company’s planned Super Bowl ad that stars Kevin Federline as a fast-food worker. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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You may or may not already be late

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Are you one of those people who always runs a little late? Do you set your clock ahead a few minutes in an effort to be on time, only to be thwarted because you mentally adjust for the fact that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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