So, I was reading the Wall Street Journal. An article by John McKinnon. It was to explain a plan developed by Martin Feldstein (Harvard University, Chairman of Council of Economic Advisors under President Reagan), that “demonstrated” how a plan (now espoused by Speaker of the House John Boehner) to limit tax breaks would actually raise revenue. Except that the “sample data” was as realistic as having a jet plane land on my driveway.
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Stem Cell Hopes
There’s been all kinds of controversy with stem cells. Not that they are or are not safe, but because virtually the entire science has been engulfed by the “Right to Life” movement and their anti-abortion crusades. Which means that ill patients are being deprived of the potential for treatment via stem-cell derived solutions. Which makes this news very interesting.
Kool-Aid Thinking
I admit it. I consider myself pretty smart. OK, wickedly smart. But, that does not mean I’m infallible. Nor does it mean that I know everything (even if I try to do so).
Inspired Blog Award
Flu virus and diabetes
Earlier this week, I talked about how the flu vaccine is useful in lowering our cardiac risk. Today, we’ll examine its relationship to diabetes.
Patent Protection?
I need to acknowledge two dear friends today. Tor Constantino (www.thedailyretort.com) and Stuart Nager (www.openingofdoors.wordpress.com) who are responsible for today’s post. Actually, they advised me that another post that I had scheduled for today, the Rosh Chodesh of Tevet, was not appropriate for my readers. I thank them for their honesty, advice, and friendship.
Grapefruit Juice- not so fast…
“Are you crazy? You can’t have that grapefruit! It will interact with your drugs…” Yup! that’s what I hear at home when I cut up a grapefruit to enjoy its succulent acidity. I can pass on oranges, but grapefruits and pineapples are for me.
Make it autonomous
So, I haven’t decided if this is about multi-tasking (time-slicing) or practicing… Because, if we don’t hone our abilities to perform functions to perfection, then our ability to do multiple things nearly simultaneously fails miserably.
Flu Vaccine- for more than the Flu
OK. I admit it. I have not been diligent in obtaining my flu vaccine every year. My logic is impeccably bad- I haven’t had the flu, so…