Monthly Archives: May 2010

A look at recycling cigarettes

This will be an interesting following this story.  Can you imagine the ramifications if this initiative passes in the State of New York. Cigarettes make up 38% of all littered items. I think this would be a win-win for everyone! What are your thoughts? Check out the full story in the New York Times.

Taking Precautions While Getting Your Groceries

Grocery Shopping Video You may want to change the way you shop at a grocery store for your food! Wow! – Lots of things to think about! What do you think?  Leave Your Comments

Midwest Labs Blog goes mobile

Over the past year, I have experienced with a number of WordPress Plugins to effectively go mobile. Most of these free plug-ins pull in text in an average way. Now, with a minimal investment, I feel like I have hit the jackpot. Check out this site on your iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry Thanks to the guys…

What is in your public pool water?

Time to Jump in the Pool! With the Memorial Day Weekend quickly approaching, many public pools and private pools will be opening.  Midwest Laboratories Representatives are here to assist you if you have questions regarding this information. Below are some chemical conditions that should be taken into consideration. pH in Water Check the pH of…

Changing your Twitter Profile Picture

Profile Picture on Twitter Wow is this a “touchy” subject. Let’s get into it! Company versus Personal First-off, I think most of us would agree a personal picture is better than hiding behind a company brand if you want to develop a closer relationship. How often should you update your picture? I think it is…

Xtreme Eating 2010

Xtreme Eating 2010. Check out this article from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.  This list will be appearing in other publications over the next few days. The calories in our restaurant meals is alarming!! What do you think of these figures?

National Restaurant Association Show 2010

Finally, this site will be updated with the Flash Mob Dance – Starts at 10.30am this morning. JUST ADDED!! 5.00PM Final Thoughts from the Show! I know today is the last day of the conference. I think the conference really highlights some great speakers and brings in some of the best people in the food…

My reaction to the NRA Show 2010

Wow!!! What a Show! This show was incredible. Over 1,800 booths representing the restaurant industry from restaurants, suppliers, small food producers, marketers, technology.  Follow the conversation on twitter #nrashow . Thank you to all the communication this week.  (  @brentpohlman ) The exhibitors are awesome! Most of the exhibitors feature their products and provide samples…

Catching the Wave of Collaboration

Wow – I cannot believe all of the great projects and community that is happening at Midwest Laboratories.  All of our employees are wiped out by the end of the day. The phone is ringing off the hook. Our lab people are constantly working on samples coming in the doors. Its an incredible scene.  There…

Top 5 Social Media Takeaways from My Experience

Social Media is about being human… Here is a list: Whatever platform you use, twitter, facebook, linkedin, – people connect more with people, not company brands. There is an ROI with Social Media and it can be measured in the opening of new accounts and revenue. Being active on a regular basis is better than…