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My sisters Gayle and Anne had the misfortune of being treated to one of the worst educational fads of the last century, Phonics. Neither of them can spell worth a damn even now so I'm a bit disturbed to see it still alive and kicking.

Ever wonder where passenger planes go to die? Well, now you can buy parts from the boneyard just in case you have always wanted to decorate your house like a 747 or maybe you want to build your own unique airframe home.

And, after all the hubbub over the ginger thing this week, one article exposes how this new device will replace walking in a society that could use a walk around the cube farm more often. Close to 20% of America is obese, one in 5 people, which any trip to the shopping mall will tell you is true and it's becoming a huge problem for kids as well. So, why is this thing that replaces walking such a boon? and will they make it able to withstand the tare weight of someone who weighs 250+ pounds? Walking is simple, it's healthful and it doesn't weigh 80 pounds or cost $3k either. "the first enhancement to personal travel that fully integrates the user in the pedestrian world." Whatever. Try walking for a change. Save $2,900 and go buy a nice pair of walking shoes instead.