World’s Thinnest Books
As I’ve referenced in previous entries, I’m a full fledged addict to Twitter and FB (Face Book to you newbies). A funny site on Twitter is called “World’s Thinnest Books,” which…..well, see for yourself as I try and list SOME of the world’s thinnest book titles. Wal-mart’s Greeters Job Description, Life after 50 by Michael Jackson, Things I’ve done to Protect Liberty and Freedom, by Barack Obama, How to Reach the Superbowl by Donovan McNabb, Class Act by Wanda Sykes, Voice Training Made Simple by Amy Grant, Finances and Banking Made Simple by Barney Frank, Keeping the Place Neat by Rick Creasy, Mechanical Engineering by Rick Creasy, Sexual Purity by Madonna, The Joy of Flying by US Air, The US...
Another Flying Experience
I’m on the plane to Dallas today and once again I’m certain they’ve taken another 6 inches out of the seat spacing. Even short people are cramped. On what used to be a relatively relaxing 3 hour flight, I need a chiropractor to realign my spine and vertebrae. I also believe I’m forming a deep vein thrombosis in both legs due to the minimal blood flow to my lower extremities. I can’t even begin to describe my adventure in the lavatory with a ceiling that’s 5 feet high. But those of you who know me realize I’m 6’4″ tall. Let your imagination run wild. Just let me say that the contortionists in Cirque du Soliel have nothing on me especially when it comes to water acrobatics. I always try and...
Have You Had Your Flu Shot?
There’s a lot of hoopla right now about the so-called H1N1 virus or as mid westerners who raise hogs for a living hate to call it, the “swine flu.” Some people are reluctant to be immunized against the flu by taking the vaccine shot or nasal spray. Today marks another anniversary of the end of small pox throughout the world. Let’s be rational and not emotional. Think about polio, measles, mumps, pneumonia, and many other diseases which have been practically eliminated by vaccines. Vaccines are our best defense against infectious diseases, but vaccines may not be 100% safe or effective. Our bodies react differently to vaccines. Some people may have side effects after vaccination, and some may not be completely protected from...
The Neurobiology of Addictions
Yup you read it right. Neurobiology is a big word for how the brain works. Addictions are those things we can’t stop doing because it feels good. Sexual arousal parallels that of cocaine in its relationship to “pleasure” chemicals in the brain (dopamine for those of you with inquiring minds). Studies show that as far as the brain is concerned, a reward is a reward, whether it’s food, sex, porn, gambling (gamblin for those of you in Tennessee), or shopping. Due to an impaired functioning of certain parts of the brain (frontal cortex for those of you with inquiring minds), individuals with addictions are not able to objectively judge the dangers, risks, or negative impact of their behavior. This leads to instant gratification of...
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