And I'm planning on working some of that 2-liter bottle of Brugal into my belly... hauling that shit for a week in a half out of Republica Dominicana was a bitch.

Its nice to be home but for me since I spend a majority of my time in other places it actually takes me time to readjust to being here... then as soon as I get comfy again I have to pack my shit and leave.

The hotel I stayed at this week was in a Mennonite community. I have to say though, the hotel was ridiculously nice. The rooms were huge, we had balcony access overlooking a waterfall loaded with goldfish, and the lanterns in the hotel were handmade by a blacksmith that works in the adjacent living history community... complete with leaves and vines made of iron!

This coming Sunday I leave Buffalo once again :( for sunny Southern California. We are staying a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Hermosa Beach. I'm getting an iPod before I go, and I have some ideas for music to put on it that I do and do not have...

1. Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits
2. Pink Martini
3. various latin music (bachata is my favorite)
4. Some classic rock
5. MMW's latest
6. Coldplay's latest
7. Some 80's tunes

Anybody have some ideas for my new iPod?

Wait, was the Pink last night or tonight? If its tonight I'm clearly instructing my brother to buy shots for the ladies. Guys... as usual you have to fend for yourselves!

(e:drchlorine) and his opposites day post referring to his ex -

"You were never one for drama. So, how are things going?"

Bravo. Chalk one up for the fella!

P.S. Brodo waitresses aren't that hot at all. And no, that isn't an opposites day comment. If (e:jason) bothered I'd be disappointed. That would be like paying $800 for a can of shitty sardines when for $50 you could go to another locale and get smoked salmon.

Who is that girl that is talking about her clit pulsing? That is making me e-blush! Contrary to popular belief I love feminists.

For sticking up for yourself and not taking any bullshit - if his face looks like it went through a cabbage shredder so be it.

Anyhow, Dominican Republic was great - eventually if (e:jason) helps me post the pics I have I'll share them. I've definitely been bitten by the international travel bug... except for Europe. I truly have no desire to visit there whatsoever.

You'd be surprised about how many companies in the United States utilize some very extensive recycling programs. One of the companies I've visited recycled 100% of their waste products and were able to reintroduce that material back into their product cycle. Its truly amazing to see.

The problem is that the amount of recycling that can be done is highly dependant on the product. Some processes are virtually impossible to introduce extensive recycling programs, however the majority of companies can find at least some way to either recycle waste or use products vital to the process that are harmless to the environment. I was at a furniture manufacturer in St. Louis this past week that used a type of glue that they could pour right down the drain with no problems whatsoever. 2 weeks before that I was at a 3M plant in Kentucky where Post-It Notes are made. This place recycled a vast majority of their waste products. Also, most places that produce injection molded items simply grind up rejects and melt the plastic back down to reuse.

I think companies have a responsibility to their community and their shareholders to pursue this type of thing... for a lot of companies good recycling programs is good business. Learn about manufacturing and come up with some brilliant ideas... maybe one day they will name a recycling process after you!