Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Science is Still Out!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by dcarmack

When writing about scientific progress, one of history’s greatest physicists, Max Planck wrote in 1950, “An important scientific innovation rarely makes its way by gradually winning over and converting its opponents. What does happen is that its opponents gradually die out, … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Alchemy

Posted on October 30, 2014 by dcarmack

It is possible to turn trash into treasure. Consider the case of Coca Cola’s Vitamin Waters. According vitaminwater’s website, the Power -C flavor of vitaminwater delivers “zinc and vitamin C to power your immune system”; while the XXX offers “antioxidant vitamins to help fight free … Continue reading →

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Buzz-Word Bingo!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by dcarmack

When I was in the Navy, half a lifetime ago, we had a game we called Buzzword Bingo. It went like this, during a lecture, every time the proctor would say one of our buzzwords, you would mark it off … Continue reading →

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Candy Is Dandy

Posted on October 28, 2014 by dcarmack

There are certain circles that are getting more and more active on the ‘regulate sugar’ front. The Washington Post had a lengthy article this week on the industry and the actions being contemplated to curb the nation’s current overconsumption of … Continue reading →

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Cue Up Scary Music!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by dcarmack

Right on time, the competing science is showing up where your gut microbes are concerned. Sorry, Your Gut Bacteria Are Not the Answer to All Your Health Problems This article from Mother Jones online starts with this line: We’re told … Continue reading →

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You Gotta Start Somewhere

Posted on October 26, 2014 by dcarmack

Learn to cook. For instance, if you need to know more, go to a site like StartCooking.com: Are you a busy person who just never got around to learning the basics of cooking? We built startcooking.com just for you. You’ll learn … Continue reading →

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Live Long, And Prosper

Posted on October 25, 2014 by dcarmack

A quick recommendation from me for a wonderful book. This book is full of information about the artificial ingredients in our American processed foods. You will find details about the FDA approval process, the industry that makes it’s living dreaming … Continue reading →

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You Just Never Know

Posted on October 24, 2014 by dcarmack

Last night we went out to Longhorn Steakhouse in Liberty. We really enjoy one of the starter items, Wild West Shrimp. Comes with a side of ‘ranch’ dressing and is accompanied by some hot peppers. They are tiny breaded shrimps, … Continue reading →

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100 Trillion Hitchhikers

Posted on October 23, 2014 by dcarmack

It’s time to revisit one of the best and most informative articles that I have read since April 1, 2014. April 1 was the day we started in on our 21 Day Sugar Detox, and it was the day that … Continue reading →

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Is It Soup Yet?

Posted on October 22, 2014 by dcarmack

One thing I definitely love about soup season is that the internet comes alive with great new soup recipes that you have never heard of. I look at a few wordpress blogs every day and sometimes they are there, I … Continue reading →

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