INSIGHT: U.S. Infrastructure Agenda MIA
In the midst of the Federal government’s needless shutdown drama, a thoughtful voice has gone largely unnoticed — it is a voice from the future asking where the U.S. is headed. The voice is that …
Michael Shames
SCAM ALERT: PureFit Keto Diet Hoax Uncovered
If an ad for PureFit Keto supplements pops up on during a browsing session, just close the page and move on. This scam is yet another one of the weight loss pill schemes that proliferate on …
FOOD MYTHS: Lectins are Silent Killers?
You probably didn’t know that the lectin in raw kidney beans have killed more people than Hannibal Lectin….er, Lector. Yeah, it turns out that lectin doesn’t play nicely with the human body. In fact, it’s …
This Beautiful Fantastic: The Movie That Lives Up to its Title
Release Date: 2016 Director and Screenwriter: Simon Aboud Cast: Jessica Brown Findlay, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Irvine, Tom Wilkinson Rating: PG Runtime: 100 minutes This movie should be required viewing for anyone who cherishes beauty, heart and imaginative story telling. Plus, to see …
Living a Long, Healthy Life
The search for the fountain of youth has bedeviled most all explorers, but it is more apparent than anyone expected. It’s not a place….nor a particular food. And it’s definitely not a pill. It’s the …
How is China Hurting America?
There have been numerous efforts to persuade U.S. consumers to “Buy American” and some even to boycott all products produced in China. The boycott proponents often cite unsafe foods, melamine-tainted plates, toxic toothpaste and other …
Yes, You’ve Gotta Shop….even for a cremation!
Who would believe it, but you and your family can be gouged if you don’t shop around for cremation services. You’d think a cremation would be pretty straightforward; the funeral home picks up the body, …
Why Spielberg’s ‘The Post’ is a Statement that Must Be Seen
In December 2017, director Steven Spielberg released a powerful statement about power. However, it can’t be read; only viewed. It is called ‘The Post’ and it is a must-see for every American. Some will describe …
Dead Zones: Why Our Oceans Are Suffocating
Here’s a story that hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves. As a result of global warming, agricultural run-off contamination and sewage dumping, our oceans are losing their oxygen. These oxygen-depleted spots in our oceans are …
Make Death Count: Body Donation to Science
Your death can lead to life. No, this isn’t an oxymoron. When people die, their bodies can be used by science to learn new and important things about biology and, more specifically, the human body. …