Friday, May 22, 2009

Tinkling in the pool causes disgust and discomfort

By Madison Park - CNN

Story Highlights:
• Recent survey showed 1 in 5 adults admitted urinating in public pools
• Sweat and urine in pool water combine with chlorine to irritate eyes and respiration
• Recreational water illnesses can lead to hospitalization

"I always new I wasn't supposed to pee in the pool and that I was supposed to shower before going in, but I never really knew why."

Monday, May 18, 2009

Energy Supplements

Energy drinks were a recent topic of discussion on Beatdown Radio. I'd like to throw out some thoughts. There are all kinds of energy supplements (pills, drinks, etc.) and people take them for different reasons, especially energy and weight loss.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Museum of Natural History on Mother's Day

For Mother's Day we all went to the American Museum of Natural History. Then we went to Scaletta Ristorante for dinner.

More pictures below:

Sunday, May 3, 2009

The Mellow Doctrine

NYTimes.com: "The Mellow Doctrine" By ROGER COHEN

I was concerned that perhaps Obama would be too idealistic. I'm happy with how things are going so far.
WASHINGTON — Amazing what happens when you cast aside the testosterone.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Exit The King

For our anniversary we left the kids with their Babcia and Dziadek and went to see Exit The King at the Barrymore Theatre.

The review by David Spencer is the best I've found, but I can't find anywhere that elaborates on the various archetypes and metaphors to the degree in which I was looking.

If you've seen the show, tell me what you thought.

Ultimately Aviva and I had a great time.

More Atheists Shout It From the Rooftops

Via NYTimes.com: More than ever, America’s atheists are linking up and speaking out

They liken their strategy to that of the gay-rights movement, which lifted off when closeted members of a scorned minority decided to go public.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Circumcision reduces risk of herpes and HPV infection - CNN.com

Via CNN.com:

Men who are circumcised are less likely to get sexually transmitted infections such as genital herpes and human papillomavirus (HPV)...
Interesting information about a much debated topic.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

What Are Friends For? A Longer Life

In What Are Friends For? A Longer Life Tara Parker-Pope says:

In the quest for better health, many people turn to doctors, self-help books or herbal supplements. But they overlook a powerful weapon that could help them fight illness and depression, speed recovery, slow aging and prolong life: their friends.
Check out the entire piece in The New York Times.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Why Isn't the Brain Green?

Via NYTimes.com: Decision scientists are trying to figure out why it's so hard for us to get into a green mind-set. Their answers may be more crucial than any technological advance in combating environmental challenges.

A branch of behavioral research situated at the intersection of psychology and economics, decision science focuses on the mental proces­ses that shape our choices, behaviors and attitudes.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

The Fuzzy Lemons

We went to see The Fuzzy Lemons at the Liberty Science Center.

More pictures and video below:                         

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