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Now if only there weren't a rice shortage on... The NY Times today reports on
Hitoshi Mimura of Asics, who crafts custom shoes for top marathoners using rice husk soles, which apparently give a spongy cushion and ideal grip. At least something about the Olympics will be green in smoggy Beijing.
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