The EPA has found that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air. That’s a serious problem — especially for families who spend a lot of time indoors. In places like Sachse, TX, where extreme temperatures often keep windows shut, air has fewer ways to circulate. Pollutants such as dust, pet dander, and mold can build up quickly.
Continue reading Improving Indoor Air Quality: Your Next Home Upgrade
In today’s world, screen time is inevitable. Whether it’s working on a computer, scrolling through your smartphone, or enjoying your favorite TV shows, most of us spend hours in front of digital screens. Unfortunately, all this screen time can take a toll on our eyes. Eye strain, dryness, headaches, and blurred vision are common symptoms of what’s often referred to as digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect your eyes and minimize the damage caused by prolonged screen exposure. Here are six effective, screen-safe tips to help keep your eyes healthier.
Continue reading Protect Your Vision: 6 Screen-Safe Tips for Healthier Eyes
The Bobble: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
People who know me know that I am all about saving the Earth. I once wrote an article – and this was way, way back in the day before recycling was mandatory in NYC or anyone was talking about Global Warming or going “Green” or whatever – called “Save The Earth, Or Go Somewhere Else.” The article was highly controversial for its time, because I recommended that people do rad things like practice responsible family planning (Octomom, ugh. Gross), since disposable diapers are polluting the soil, and bringing their own coffee mugs to work in order to cut down on the wasteful use of disposable cups. Crazy!
Continue reading It’s a Green Thing:Bobble Reusable Filtered Personal Water Bottle!
Not Bobcat Goldthwaite
Dave Lombardo of Slayer is looking very much like comedian Bobcat Goldthwaite on the cover of the September 2006 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Inside, on page 150 and continuing for seven glorious, glossy pages you will find my current masterpiece: an in-depth interview with the extraordinary Ray Luzier. Continue reading Gail In Print: Modern Drummer, September 2006
I had a great interview with Gail for Modern Drummer and it was obvious to me she came prepared. She asked specific questions about the songs and my playing on the latest Filter record, The Amalgamut, and seemed genuinely interested in my background as a musician. I could really sense she had a little extra enthusiasm for getting a great interview. I can't wait for the next one!
