Work continues on many fronts with BR, but I thought I'd take a break from those updates and post some absolutely random, entirley unrelated, yet interesting links that I've either come across recently, or heard on the news.

Grains Make Gains: Wheat Surpasses White in Sliced Bread Sales (courtesy of the Chicago Tribune)

I was surprised to learn that white bread now takes second place to wheat.  While likely an unimportant fact, it is interesting that people are at least trying to make healthier choices when shopping for their groceries.  One note about this article; the figures quoted do not include sales at America's largest retailer, Wal Mart.  Among the more interesting points of the article; breads that show more grain, sell better.  Marketing, its all around us...

PA Energy Rebate Program - Increased Reimbursement Rates

I heard about this on NPR today, or at least about the increase rebate amounts.  If you're thinking about replacing your heater, hot water tank or boiler, its worth taking a look at this page.  As an example, if you purchase a new water heater with at least a 67% efficiency you can get $250 back from the Commonwealth.  to put that in perspective, a 40 gallon, qualifying tank from Whirlpool sells for $488.  After the rebate, $230.  That's a savings of more than 50%!!!

-Nate