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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Monsanto's Roundup vs Sizzle -- A decision Julius E. Lupowitz made over 30 years ago

By Julius Lupowitz

SIZZLE — A Decision I Made More Than 30 Years Ago

At 19 years old, while still in college, I founded Farm Pro Industries Inc. and developed an EPA-registered herbicide called Sizzle, using diquat dibromide as its active ingredient.

Both diquat and glyphosate remain commercially used herbicidal ingredients today.

Roundup package illustration supplied by Jules

Agricultural wiper application photograph supplied by Jules
Midwestern, American agriculture wiper application of a contact herbicide, like Roundup, now by Bayer Labs or Sizzle by Farm Pro previously operated by Julius Lupowitz

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Choosing a Coach — Look Beyond the Certificate

By Julius Lupowitz

When someone asks me how to evaluate a coach, I start with the work the person needs help doing. A credential may tell you something about training. It does not, by itself, tell you whether a particular person understands your circumstances or will be useful to you.

Ask for relevant experience. What responsibilities has the coach actually held? What problems have they helped clients work through? Which references can you contact with permission? A polished biography should lead to information you can investigate, not replace it.

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Inside the Ductwork — Mold and Airborne Contamination Explained

Dryer Vent Maintenance — Look Beyond the Appliance

By Julius Lupowitz

A dryer can look fine from the outside while its exhaust route still needs attention. My archive includes footage from before a vent repair and a photograph of the completed work. I managed the crew on that project. The useful lesson is to look at the whole exhaust path, not just the appliance standing in front of you.

DRYER OPERATED PERFECTLY ONCE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS STRAIGHTENED. AND UNCLOGGED OF EXCESS LINT

Watch the dryer repair video on YouTube

Watch the dryer cleaning video on YouTube

Lint and debris inside a multi-dryer exhaust route — supplied project archive

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