Someone recently contacted me and said that they were very impressed with what I had been reading in their research on the Medifast diet. She felt that something similar might work for her, but was hesitant to spend the money on diet food. He wanted to know if it was possible to eat similar foods… Continue reading
Month: May 2021
Bringing the score to life (Part 2)
For many beginning writers, and also for some veterans, the punctuation can be confusing. The scoring rules sometimes seem arcane, abstract, and even random. But if we see punctuation as a form of traffic control: commands to stop, pause, look ahead, etc. – it is easy to master these necessary grammar rules. In a previous… Continue reading
Pit bulls get the wrong end of the stick
I find it fascinating how incredibly powerful the written word can be. It is known to start wars and put an end to them; to inspire hope or spread despair. Yes, words can help or hurt us (and others) by making what we say and what we write a very complicated matter. As the saying… Continue reading
Tips for using water in summer that save you money.
Unless you live in the permanently arid southwest, summer generally means more water use and higher water and sewer bills. Even if you draw water from a well, higher water usage also means higher electricity bills and more wear and tear on the pump. But for many, this summer, the concern isn’t just about higher… Continue reading
Huawei Nova, a female-oriented smartphone?
Huawei has introduced a new smartphone, the Huawei Nova. Just from the name, we can think of it as a female-oriented smartphone. However, the design of this product shows us the cool business style as always. Other aspects, I have to say, is that the nova series and G series overlap in price and configuration.… Continue reading
Inside the Boxscores Week 3 Part 2
Inside the Boxscores is a weekly article by Matt Fargo that has been widely recognized as the best summary of college football. He thoroughly analyzes each game and extracts the most relevant information that will help you play handicap in the future. College football is full of wacky plays, misleading scores, and surprising finishes. Fargo… Continue reading
Top 10 Exciting Attractions in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto offers travelers to Japan an interesting alternative to Tokyo. This beautiful city is a mix of the modern and the old, with many reminders of the past of this city and its place as the cultural heart of the country. The main residence of the Japanese emperor was in Kyoto from the 8th to… Continue reading
Electric vehicles still face real-world obstacles to compete for dominance
Electric vehicles have made significant advances in the market, but still the number on the road compared to gasoline vehicles is quite small, only a small percentage at best. Sure, companies like Tesla, Nissan, and GM are making headway in the market, but it’s still in its infancy and has a long way to go.… Continue reading
20 things you need to know about software patents
On July 31, 1790, Samuel Hopkins received the first patent for a process for making potash, an ingredient used in fertilizers. President George Washington signed the patent. Since that day, more than 6 million patents have been issued. Saw some potash / fertilizer the other day that I need to tell you about. I don’t… Continue reading
New Dead Sea Scrolls Found
Well, it’s nothing new, but more Dead Sea scrolls have been located in a previously unexplored cave. Archaeologists have discovered (even before recorded history) when people lived in caves, that they had an area in their abode dedicated to the preparation of food. Traditionally known as “The Kitchen,” the name stuck, and over the millennium… Continue reading