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Ledger's Death Doesn't Look Like Suicide {TMZ}
Jan 23rd 2008 9:45AM Two down, one to go.
Are Your Gadgets Making You Sick? (6) {Switched.com}
Apr 12th 2007 4:36PM Could it possibly be that people who use their cell phones more lead more stressful, fast-paced lives and that's what's causing the low sperm count?
First it was brain tumors and now low sperm count - people are always looking for ways to scare the public... Yet they ignore the danger of driving while talking, or walking through busy city streets, or how mad the rest of us get when we have to hear half of your conversation in an otherwise pleasant restaurant. Sheesh. :)
Are Your Gadgets Making You Sick? (3) {Switched.com}
Apr 12th 2007 4:22PM Laptop keyboards are so cramped that I think they will cause CT sooner. I started typing (on regular sized keyboards) around 8 years old and never stopped. After getting a job with lots of repetitive movements, carpel tunnel reared its head. Eventually I needed operations on both wrists - but now I'm great. I don't understand how people type so long on laptops - it's just so bad for your hands!
New York City chef tests Crisco vs. trans-fat alternatives {Slashfood}
Dec 19th 2006 10:55AM Look, I just want my food to keep tasting good. :) And let it be known: I'm actually not that big a fan of fried foods. Or dessert foods / snacks. But I still disagree on government banning something based on "new" research.
Sure, the health department would shut down a place for serving rancid meat and veggies. But the health hazard for such things is much more immediate than the damages trans-fats can possibly do. The difference is, trans-fats are (supposedly) OK in moderation. And other factors affect your health more than this alone.
I think it is okay to politicise this - they're talking about tasty food here! NYC is factually a liberal-voting area. Nothing wrong with that at all. But many socially liberal people believe in the police power of government to force us towards a "better" life, at the expense of personal freedoms.
You know what? Food makers seem to be getting the message, without government meddling. A lot of foods are now trans-fat free. Adding the government to the mix only screws things up. Like the FDA saying
New York City chef tests Crisco vs. trans-fat alternatives {Slashfood}
Dec 16th 2006 5:06PM If people's concern was for their children they'd do the food policing instead of the government.
If it's such a good idea for NYC to ban trans fats, why don't they ban other things that kill us. Cigarettes? It's a start. How about cars? They're deadly. Take the subway. Plastic bags? I could choke! Toasters? Oh gosh, I might stick my fork in there and electrocute myself.
Everyone like me outside of smug liberal New York City thinks this ban is crazy.
Anyway, what's the point of living an extra 40 years if the food is horrible? If my life were just granola, soy milk shakes and raw veggies... The only thing I'd be eating is a BULLET!
Exercise, eat in moderation and enjoy life. :)
