Matt Fitzgerald Is a low-carb diet healthy? Science proves why diet fads like keto can't beat eating in moderation

BREAKING NEWS - Rod Rosenstein Reportedly At White House To Be Either Fired Or Resign

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is resigning, according to Axios, which cited a source familiar with the matter. "He's expecting to be fired," a source close to Rosenstein told Axios, the website reported Monday. He plans to step down, Axios reported. This story is developing. Please...

Here’s what we know about the new accusations against Brett Kavanaugh By Jaclyn Reiss 8 hrs ago

“Deborah Ramirez, 53, says the incident took place during the 1983-84 school year at Yale University, when Kavanaugh was a freshman.”

An explosive New Yorker report published Sunday night says that a second woman has come forward to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. And about 15 minutes before the New Yorker report was published, lawyer Michael Avenatti — who also represents adult film star...

Blasey Ford's Female Classmate, Her Last Alleged Witness, Doesn't Recall Ever Attending Party With Kavanaugh

Christine Blasey Ford has claimed that four other people attended a small gathering at which she was allegedly assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh. Three of those people, PJ Smyth, Mark Judge, and Kavanaugh, have already denied any recollection of attending such a party. On Saturday night, Leland...

The First Day Of Fall Is Tomorrow, September 22, 2018

“The cure for "I hate the mess of carving pumpkins!"”

First day of Fall means I don't have to shave my legs regularly, I can go braless under a baggy sweater and bugs begin their return to hell where they belong. And I especially can't wait til I can snuggle up under the covers without sweating like a pregnant nun in a confessional!...

If Merrick Garland Was On The Supreme Court We Wouldn't Be Hearing About Dr. Ford Today

If the Democrats take over Congress, there will be impeachment proceedings against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and it doesn't matter if he is on the Supreme Court or the District Court where he presently sits.  Kavanaugh should not be placed on the Supreme Court, because he has been accused of...

Women Rally for Brett Kavanaugh: He ‘Treated Us with Kindness and Respect’

“The Supreme Court nominee stands out 'as the most responsible guy,' say colleagues, classmates and friends”

By Lauren Lee | Saturday, September 22, 2018 Dozens of female colleagues, classmates and friends of Brett Kavanaugh rallied in support of the embattled Supreme Court nominee on Friday, saying they don’t believe the sexual assault allegation against him. The women, who last week wrote a letter...

Taxing soda won't end America's unhealthy obsession with sugary drinks. Better education might.

“A tax isn’t a nutrition lesson unless it’s partnered with a robust public health campaign.”

When I talk to my personal fitness clients, one of the most common concerns I hear is, I know it’s bad for me, but I just love soda. Unfortunately, it’s a common refrain: A 2012 study stated that almost half of all Americans drink soda at least once a day, despite knowing that soda “is bad for...

Trump adviser eyes entitlement cuts to plug budget gaps

“"Starving the beast" is a political strategy used by budget hawks to limit government spending by cutting taxes. The term "the beast", in this...”

Trump adviser eyes entitlement cuts to plug budget gaps A top economic adviser to President Donald Trump said Monday he expects U.S. budget deficits of about 4 percent to 5 percent of the country's economic output for the next one to two years, adding that there would likely be an effort in...

How do you take your eggs?

“The incredible, edible egg”

The egg is a simple, yet delicious, nutritious, and versatile food. It's good for anything from deviled egg appetizers to simply fired eggs for breakfast, to quiches and sandwiches, and of course as a main ingredient in many baked goods. There are many ways to cook and/or utilize eggs in cooking....

CNN Asked Five Women If They Believed Kavanaugh. CNN Didn’t Like Their Answers

“In the grand scheme of things, my goodness, there was no intercourse, there was a touch,' ”

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 By Bre Payton CNN asked five Republican women if they believe Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s denial against an allegation of sexual assault. They all said yes. The CNN reporter, Radni Kaye, kicked things off by asking them to raise their hands if they believe...

Matt Fitzgerald Is a low-carb diet healthy? Science proves why diet fads like keto can't beat eating in moderation

“The truth is that quality, not carbs, should be your main focus if you want to eat for a long and healthy life.”

Here we go again. Just when you thought it was settled science that cutting carbs is the key to a leaner, longer life, along comes a new study suggesting almost the opposite. A team of researchers led by Sara Seidelmann of Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently analyzed diet and mortality data...

Greatest Film Soundtracks of All Time

Greatest Film Soundtracks of All Time Depending on who chooses the soundtracks, the list varies greatly. For example, even though "of All Time" could commence a century ago, Rolling Stone starts its list of 25 no earlier than 1964 with A Hard Day's Night, includes 3 Beatles movies, Easy...

Humanist Manifesto I

“The quest for the good life is still the central task of mankind.”

FIRST: Religious humanists regard the universe as self-existing and not created. SECOND: Humanism believes that man is a part of nature and that he has emerged as a result of a continuous process. THIRD: Holding an organic view of life, humanists find that the traditional dualism of mind and...

My letter to Chairman Grassley

The Honorable Charles E GrassleyChairmanCommittee on the JudiciaryUnited States Senate224 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510Re: Brett Kavanaugh ConfirmationDear Chairman GrassleyI have become deeply concerned as I have watched the outrageous spectacle taking place during and now...

What you need to know about grilling and cancer

“Unfortunately, some research indicates that cooking meat at very high temperatures (usually by grilling or pan-frying) can form chemicals that...”

For many Americans, cooking dinner on the grill is the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Unfortunately, some research indicates that cooking meat at very high temperatures (usually by grilling or pan-frying) can form chemicals that change the meat’s DNA and may increase your risk of...

This Guy’s Solution To Church Members Stealing His Parking Is Genius Level Trolling

““We tried reason. We tried anger. Neither of those things worked, so we’re trying humor and see if that will reach them. I’m as gay as a goose. It...”

Back in 2015, River Pointe Church bought a house in Houston, TX, across the street from an art gallery called the Hiram Butler Gallery. The two places being across the street from each other presented absolutely no problem except for one issue—parking. There are four parking spaces reserved for...

How Do I Create a Group?

“If you put a gun to my head right now and told me I had to do it again in less than 30 seconds, I'm dead. ”

In trying to get the band back together, I decided to re-create SiNNERs and ButtHeads from the old place. I thought..."ya know...we need a group." And I learned a few things about group moderation from TiG when I helped him do some beta testing, so naturally I thought it would be a piece of...

September 21, 2018 Biden Cancer Summit (Mark it!)

“A discussion among people going through their respective unique cancer journeys, connected by the strength of their resolve to turn cancer fears...”

Video killed the radio star

We have had articles about favorite music, favorite songs, favorite artists. I don't know if we actually had one based on the visual video. Back in the day they were usually cheaply made and cheesy. Even if the music was really good. Sometimes the video did not even seem to match the song. I...

It's Talk Like a Pirate Day!

“nternational Talk Like a Pirate Day (ITLAPD, September 19) is a parodic holiday created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol' Chumbucket) and Mark Summers...”

According to Summers, the day is the only known holiday to come into being as a result of a sports injury. During a racquetball game between Summers and Baur, one of them reacted to the pain with an outburst of "Aaarrr!", and the idea was born. That game took place on June 6, 1995, but out of...

Supreme Court Orders Disclosure For Dark Money, As New Report Unveils Some Donors

“CREW's executive director, Noah Bookbinder, said the Supreme Court ruling "is going to affect spending in the 2018 elections. Groups that run these...”

The Supreme Court on Tuesday insisted that many donations to predominantly conservative political nonprofit groups — what's often called dark money — be disclosed, seven weeks ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. The ruling closes, at least for now, a loophole that has allowed wealthy donors to...

The Autumn Flowers of Chongqing, China

“"At my age, flowers scare me." (George Burns)”

The Autumn Flowers of Chongqing, China Yesterday the sun came out - first time in more than a week, so we took advantage and walked through the Chongqing Norman University Campus, where we saw a surprisingly large variety of flowers on the ground and blossoms on trees.  Fortunately we took...

A Collection of Funny⋅

“"He who laughs, lasts." - Mary Pettibone Poole”

Everyone has a lifetime of humorous stories to tell.  Some weren't all that funny when they happened, but in retrospect....   That is what this blog is all about.  And without any further gilding of the lily, allow me to kick this off with the following: Weird Science My most...

Melanoma

We have just received some bad news today that my husband was just diagnosed with a  melanoma. He had gone to the dermatologist a few days ago because he noticed a mole that did not look right. So we were just told it was what we were hoping it would not be. We recently had gotten back together...

Scary Movies That Caused You a Lifetime Paranoia

“"You're gonna need a bigger boat." (Stephen Spielberg's movie "Jaws")”

Scary Movies That Caused You a Lifetime Paranoia Personally I can think of three.  I can thank Alfred Hitchcock for one of them, and Stephen Spielberg for the others.  The first one was Alfred Hitchcock's thriller. "The Birds".  Ever since watching that movie I have been uncomfortable when...

Photo Essay - The Colours of China at Night

““Life is a sea of vibrant color. Jump in.” ― A.D. Posey”

Photo Essay - The Colours of China at Night   Four years ago I posted a photo essay called China at Night Through My Camera's Lens. This new essay incorporates many of those photos that have now been re-edited, along with others that may also have been posted more recently, and others not yet...

My Vacation on the Eastern Shore

Last week. my family and I took a vacation in Ocean City Maryland and we drove to Assateague Island. We also watched all the boats that came in from Marlin Fishing, which is a big contest on the Eastern Shore. We had a great time and I would like to share some of the pics I took with you. 

Where were you during the terror attacks on September 11?

Where were you on 911? How has it effected your life?