Category Archives: National

Acting impulsively

Kate Smith

Acting impulsively without all the facts seems to be what is fashion these days. I will by example look at the Kate Smith controversy.

From the Federalist, “It was announced this week that both the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Flyers would stop Continue reading Acting impulsively

Fire

Notre Dame

Yesterday Notre Dame Cathedral was severely damaged by fire, only the stone walls are left. My condolences go out to all Catholics. This cathedral is one of most recognized landmarks in France besides the Eiffel Tower. Continue reading Fire

Food Myths

Foods Myths

Food myths still abound today and some are just plain crazy.

One of the most mentioned is that eating eggs are bad for your cholesterol level. Per Readers Digest, “Eggs have gotten an unfounded bad rap; the latest research shows that they don’t actually contribute to high cholesterol. In fact, eggs are an inexpensive source of many nutrients, including zinc and iron, antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamin D, and the brain-boosting chemical choline. Keep cholesterol in check by monitoring saturated fat in your diet.” So go eat the whole egg and stop the worrying about the yellow yoke. Continue reading Food Myths

Banning Plastic Bags

Plastic bags

Banning plastic bags will not help the environment as much as its advocates say. New York is the latest state to ban single use plastic bags.

The problem is that the ban will not really do what the politicians and environmentalists make you think it will. Continue reading Banning Plastic Bags