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Back in the Mesozoic, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and several other dinosaurs of the silver screen got together to film a sports comedy ...

All fairytales begin with a plot involving a problem (usually a mean stepmother or a bewitched princess) and end with a satisfying resolution that leaves ...

Lab work. Does it conjure images of forceps and formaldehyde, as you attempt to eviscerate a small amphibian in order to accurately label its body ...

When Huey Lewis sang, “It’s hip to be square,” he didn’t mention rectangles. That’s okay, since geometry is few people’s strong suit. However, here at ...

We’re such a car-centric society that it’s easy to forget the country was once wedded to the railroad. Train travel was an exciting way to ...

Moisture. You want it in your skin, in a cake, and, if there’s been a protracted dry spell, coming from the sky. But you don’t ...

Is spill clean up taking its toll on your body? Cracking knees, aching back from all that bending and kneeling? There’s no need to get ...

What’s our fascination with walls? The group Pink Floyd created a three-part rock opera entitled, “The Wall”. Michael Jackson crafted a hit song and album ...

It’s that time again: our spring-ahead clocks have provided an extra hour of daylight, the kids are itching to be out of school, and spring ...

Socks. They come in all lengths and colors and sizes, and our toes wouldn’t be snuggly-warm and dry without them. So why should feet have ...

In the field of erosion control, “silt” is a four-letter word. If you’re trying to protect drains from runoff as well as minimize erosion, you’ll ...

A spill prevention plan. It’s on your to-do list, but unless your business routinely handles hazardous waste, it may not be a critical line item. ...

Impact Absorbents is known for being an eco-aware company. In addition to our green business practices, we provide recycled products to help you climb effortlessly ...

Buckets don’t get much respect kicking one is a euphemism for dying! At Impact Absorbents, we agree: rather than kicking the bucket, use it for ...

Pillows. It’s so important to find just the right one to ensure a good night’s sleep, or “a long winter’s nap”. Firmness and texture, substance ...

Convenience. You offer it to your customers, and we provide it to you so that you can deliver better service. Here are eight ways Impact ...

Back in grade school you may have been on playground patrol, responsible for keeping the other children safe, and reporting spills from seesaws or monkey ...

Many people attempt to figuratively “pour oil on troubled waters,” but Impact Absorbents truly knows how to put oil in its place. In fact, we ...

You might think your home is one of the safest possible places to be. And while that’s true in some respects (you’re unlikely to be ...

It’s 2013, and you’ve caught the spirit. You’re sprucing up your business for the new year, brightening the walls with a fresh coat of paint, ...

‘Tis the season to shop, to cook, to eat, to slip and fall in the supermarket NOT! We spend a lot more time than usual ...

Killer fish have been the mainstay of many a water-themed summer movie, ever since the prototypical Jaws set the standard for scary oceanic surprise. What’s ...

When Madonna sang about living in the material world, she wasn’t talking about hazardous products (although some of her outfits did create a bit of ...

Clay. It’s a wonderful material for crafting pottery, and the base substance of many brands of cat litter. But clay is not an ideal medium ...

Now that Hurricane Sandy is through battering the East coast, we hope everyone is safe, and those who’ve been evacuated will be able to return ...

Fashion is so personal. Some people like to wear pants that redefine “low rise”. Some sashay in T-Shirts that double as dresses. And some prefer ...

The tale is reminiscent of the best Silicon Valley-type start-up: a businessman discovers a new use for a natural substance, creates a unique spill containment ...

Long-haul truck drivers have a lot to deal with on the road: their cargo. Their rig. Sleep deprivation. And the loneliness. It’s not a lifestyle ...

Ah, fall. It’s a perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors, at speeds of up to 120 mph. If you’re a racecar driver, that is. ...

Government workers are the Rodney Dangerfield of employees: they “don’t get no respect.” Keeping the city or county running smoothly may be a thankless task, ...