tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23154023.post3864983450107215176..comments2023-10-16T10:58:45.009-04:00Comments on Adventures in Onionism: Dems Make Econ Grow Faster AKA me pretending to do resarchThe Onionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16978226838564490246noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23154023.post-15881759847729044902008-09-15T13:43:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:43:00.000-04:00Running question.. I heard a ridiculous claim that...Running question.. <BR/><BR/>I heard a ridiculous claim that atomic fireballs can help you on a run. I said "Poppycock!"... until I ran my triathalon this weekend.. <BR/>low and behold... definitely gave me a boost - and I am not counting the fact I had an issue unwrapping it while running *L*<BR/><BR/>Apparently, the reasoning is that it has nitrates that open up your blood vessels.. your thoughts??Asterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538294608547589160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23154023.post-74523746747594147362008-09-12T06:25:00.000-04:002008-09-12T06:25:00.000-04:00Forest fires - The cost to tax payers of fighting ...Forest fires - The cost to tax payers of fighting forest fires per state per month per year? Though not sure what data is available... But just think..many use those helicopters dumping water.. that costs beaucoup...manpower many working overtime...equipment...etc.<BR/><BR/>Or economic effect of a forest fire on a given community. Of course here in Maine forest fires are rather rare, and certainly in CA you'd have more data to play with... just some thoughts :)Asterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538294608547589160noreply@blogger.com