Fairly SymmetricalThe life and times of a .Net geek in Austin, TX, USA. Topics range from media, philosophy, and politics to science, technology, programming, and on to truly random stuff.Guest Review- March 29, 2005 Hi all, this is Jenny. I had a 4 hour rehearsal Saturday over lunch, and as I was meeting with Stephen, our trainer, following it, I snagged a bar. Name: Clif Bar Flavor: Crunchy Peanut Butter Weight: 68 grams Calories: 250 cal Effectiveness: 3.67 calgram Overall: 6 First off, the first word in the title is an absolute lie. There was nothing crunchy about this bar at all. But, come to think of it, there is not much crunchy about crunchy peanut butter. It does not actually crunch. It just has.http://www.randomtree.org/eric/archive/2005/03/guest_review.php#guest_review Power Bars: Promax- March 25, 2005 Next in my series of Power Bar Reviews&8230; Name: Promax Flavor: Black Forest Cake (with real cherries!) Weight: 75g (2.64oz) Calories: 290 Effectiveness: 3.86 calg (109.85 caloz) Overall: 6 First thoughts: Well, the promax definitely has a hint of the same grittychalky texture as the other power bars I&8217;ve had so far, but really only a hint (or maybe I&8217;m getting used to it&8230; heaven forfend). The packaging claims there are real cherries in there, and I actually believe it. ...http://www.randomtree.org/eric/archive/2005/03/power_bars_promax.php#power_bars_promax Power Bars: Peanut Butter Rage- March 25, 2005 First in my series of Power Bar Reviews&8230; Name: Peanut Butter Rage Flavor: Chocolate Fudge Weight: 110g (3.9oz) Calories: 450 Effectiveness: 4.1 calg (115 caloz) Overall rating: 3 First of all, how can you not laugh yourself silly at the name Peanut Butter Rage What, like a jar of Jif got really angry and &8230; made a power bar It just doesn&8217;t make any sense! This is a &8220;chocolate&8221; (we&8217;ll get to that in a moment) protein bar wrapped in &8220;Peanut butter&8221;. The.http://www.randomtree.org/eric/archive/2005/03/power_bars_peanut_butter_rage.php#power_bar... Power Bars Ahoy- March 24, 2005 For those of you who don&8217;t know (which is probably everyone), the personal trainer Jen and I consulted with has told me I need to add calories to my day (this will not come as a shock to anyone who knows me) and add about 12 pounds. To this end I have been advised to eat breakfast as well as some sort of mid-day (and mid-evening, if I can manage it) snack. Jenny has taken to this idea with great relish. We have had several shopping excursions where we go down the entire power bar aisle...http://www.randomtree.org/eric/archive/2005/03/power_bars_ahoy.php#power_bars_ahoy Angry Bed Positions- March 24, 2005 http:www.mil-millington.pwp.blueyonder.co.ukabphttp://www.randomtree.org/eric/archive/2005/03/angry_bed_positions.php#angry_bed_positions My dogs are barkin'- March 7, 2005 I have no idea where that phrase comes from, but it makes me giggle, so I&8217;ve been using it lately. Also variations on it: my wolves are howlin&8217;, my cats are meowin&8217;, my guinea pigs are whistlin&8217;. :) So I&8217;m easily amused. :) For those of you who don&8217;t know, I started a new job Tuesday, working for a company that does association (membership management, fundraising, etc) software that&8217;s used by non-profits and other associations. It&8217;s a larger company..http://www.randomtree.org/eric/archive/2005/03/my_dogs_are_barkin.php#my_dogs_are_barkin |