This from the NY Times health section yesterday. Some of the stuff is obvious (don’t smoke, etc), but there’s enough new information, or twists on old stuff, to make it a worthwhile quick read. Gentlemen, 5 Easy Steps to Living Long and Well – New York Times “The take-home message,” said Dr. Laurel B. Yates, … Read more
The travails of being 14 years old. Yesterday Joe decided to try his hand at scrambled eggs and bacon for himself, Tim, and Brigid. (I passed; still suffering from gastritis.) According to Brigid, he had to crack eight eggs – he kept missing dropping them in the bowl. Also forgot to add a little milk … Read more
Was put down for the count for the past thirty-six hours by a gastric issue. It was a follow-up to a business dinner Friday evening. enough said.
It’s easy. just have 25+ years of leadership from people named Cuomo, Pataki, and now Spitzer. Here’s a short, pathetic editorial in today’s Wall Street Journal Virtual Steamroller – WSJ.com New York recently finished 50th in Chief Executive magazine’s survey of the best states to do business. Respondents cited high taxes, regulation and Governor Eliot … Read more
It’s named for a pig breed! The Old Spot Inn, Dursley Gloustershire Pub named after pig elected best – Telegraph The Old Spot Inn, in Dursley, Glos, was praised yesterday by the Campaign for Real Ale as a well-run community pub. The century-old free house, owned by Ric Saintly and run by Steve and Belinda … Read more
We’re spending more money then ever on our backs, but problems are increasing. Back Pain Spending Surge Shows No Benefit – Well – Tara Parker-Pope – Health – New York Times Blog Americans are spending more money than ever to treat spine problems, but their backs aren’t getting any better. Those are the findings of … Read more
I know. I’m such a prude. Jane Fonda To America: C U Next Tuesday
Here are a few recent shots showing our scintillating lifestyle. Brigid’s new Apple computer – a Macbook Pro, with the new Leopard operating system. BUT, she insisted on setting it up in our bedroom, instead of the home office room we have with the PC, or any of a few other available places. Consequently, and … Read more
A teenage girl, Bernadette Soubirous, had the first of her 18 apparitions on February 11th 1858. The appearances were in a grotto near the town of Lourdes, in southern France. The last apparition was on March 25th, when the lady said "I am the Immaculate Conception." Of course Bernadette is now St. Bernadette in the … Read more
A good article on a major research study on the effectiveness of various treatments. Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. – but what’s the best treatment? No Answers for Men With Prostate Cancer – Well – Tara Parker-Pope – Health – New York Times Blog Last year, 218,000 men were diagnosed … Read more