Pg. 221 "Any food is a dessert if any form of sugar is one of the first three ingredients. Trader Joe's Beef and Broccoli (32 grams of sugar) is a dessert. Chinese chicken salad is a dessert. We, and especially our kids, are eating and drinking dessert all day long."

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I have used Microsoft Outlook so much over the years that you'd think I would have spent more time figuring out how to configure it and optimize my email handling. I am certainly not an adherent to the Inbox Zero philosophy. I have not taken any Outlook courses. I've learned...

Every since Joe Rogan moved to Spotify he's been off my radar. I have Apple Music and no need for another streaming service. I also don't have time to jump through hoops and hurdles to figure out ways to listen or watch the episodes without Spotify. His recent episode on...

Pg. 195 "On the surface of each of our cells, especially those in our lungs, is a membrane receptor called angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2). The coronavirus uses this receptor as its entry point into the cell. The more ACE2 on the surface, the more complete the infection and the sicker one...

"First of all, you know it's a microwave oven that produces microwaves. The machine itself is not a microwave."
"Yes, I know that. It's just easier to say 'microwave' instead of 'microwave oven'"
"Dire Straits had it right when they said they got the install microwave ovens."
"I want my OLD MTV, not...

After 36 years of administering a health plan, my client has finally hired someone to fill the permanent role of Configuration Manager. Some could argue that a Configuration Manager wasn't needed until 2014 when the plan implemented a new claims system that required in-house maintenance. I have been in this...

Pg. 178 "It's not just if the calorie is stored, it's where it's stored. There are three fat depots, but they confer different risks for the development of metabolic disease: 1) subcutaneous (butt) fat: you need about 22 pounds to worsen your health; 2) visceral (belly) fat: you need about...

Pg. 154 "There's no question that periodontitis is associated with heart disease; there are defined mechanisms linking the two. But that's not even the big kahuna. How about oral disease and dementia? Another oral bacterium, Porphyromonas gingivalis, has been associated with the development of Alzheimer's, and researchers have found DNA...

I've seen headlines of late that indicate Microsoft is finally releasing a new version of Windows. This announcement doesn't do anything for me. In fact, it will likely be more of a headache and nuisance than a welcome update.

First of all, I use Macs for all my personal computing. I...

One of the things you learn when you take on a management role is how to write a performance appraisal. If you're lucky, someone mentors you, or you get trained on how to do it. I somehow figured it out on my own. I used my own performance appraisals and...