Sunday, January 4, 2009

When Michelle met Barack

In this delightful CNN interview, Michelle Obama talks about how she met Barack.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

yelp.com - Local Reviews of Major Cities

This website was recommended by a CNN correspondent as his choice for determining where to go when visiting an unfamiliar city. It features reviews by local residents on the best places eat, shop and find entertainment.

http://www.yelp.com/

Friday, December 19, 2008

How Cuban's Keep Cars Running

Cuban's are notorious for keeping cars running seemingly forever and without ready access to parts. This CNN video takes a look at how they do it.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Academic Elites Fill Obama's Roster

President elect Obama is assembling appointees of much greater intellect than is usually seen in government. I thought this would be a refreshing change, the change this great Country needs to move forward in these uncertain times, but could this actually be a bad thing? This quote from a Washington Post article gives pause for thought:

"These degrees confer knowledge but not judgment. Their heads are on grander themes . . . and they'll trip on obstacles on the ground."

Sunday, November 23, 2008

7 Foods You Must Eat Organic

Among the critical foods are milk, strawberries, bananas and stone fruits like peaches. The full article can be read here.

Although I always thought organic milk is healthier just to avoid the anti-biotics that cows producing conventional milk are injected with, new research shows that organic milk contains up to 68% more omega 3 fatty acids.

Nutmeg's Health Effects

It's that time of year again, during my trip today to the grocery store I saw the welcome and all but forgotten sight of one my favorite treats; egg nog. I've often wondered why it's not available year round, but was pleased to see it once again. Of course there are two essential ingredients that must be added to eggnog, rum and nutmeg. As I sat enjoying my first egg nog of the season with freshly ground nutmeg decorating the surface I began to wonder if this spice has any nutritional benefits and this is what I found. For what it's worth, take it with another spice, a grain of salt, and be comforted by the fact that even if none of the benefits are true, at least it tastes good with egg nog.

These are just a couple of the benefits that intrigued me, for more benefits read this.

  • One of the interesting health benefits of nutmeg oil is it’s ability to stimulate the brain - it relieves stress and stimulates mental activity. It is even reputed to stimulate dreams. It’s ability to improve concentration and increase efficiency was not lost on the ancient Greeks and Romans who used it as a brain tonic despite the fact that it was quite rare and costly.
  • It is also said to be able to help with asthma. However, this remains unsubstantiated by research.
  • While there are many health benefits of nutmeg, be careful not to take it in high doses. It can be toxic and can cause serious problems.
  • Favorite Quotes

    • Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today. --- James Dean
    • Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny. --- Unknown
    • Life is a sexually transmitted disease with a 100% mortality rate --- Unknown
    • Sleep is the balm of hurt minds --- Shakespeare
    • One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a long time --- Unknown
    • Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter --- Mark Twain