Monthly Archives: August 2013

45-Year-Old Inventor Creates a Bracelet Craze

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Lynne Strang

Until recently, Cheong-Choon Ng was a crash-test engineer for Nissan Motor Company. Now, life is a bit different for the 45-year-old Michigan dad, thanks to his invention that’s become a big hit with the preteen crowd. Ng’s brainchild is the Rainbow Loom, a kit that … Continue reading →

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Dexter Holland: Punk Rocker, Hot Sauce Entrepreneur and AIDS Researcher

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Lynne Strang

If you’re into music, you may know that Dexter Holland is the lead singer for The Offspring, a punk-rock band. What’s less known is the fact that he’s also a successful entrepreneur and a scientist. Holland started a hot sauce company, Gringo Bandito, when he was in his early 40s.  Apparently, the inspiration … Continue reading →

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