Life... Don't talk to me about life. Oh, hello there! Far back, in the mists of ancient time, there existed a technology for sharing one’s thoughts, musings, memes, and other nonsense. You may have heard of it, if you’re over 40. The web log, or blog. The [more...] April 12, 2023
Humans invent Cylons. Cylons r… Humans invent Cylons. Cylons rebel. Human/Cylon offspring to stop war. Over time children forget their heritage as Cylons. Repeat cycle. February 16, 2009
General Annoyances Truth in Labeling, Part 1: Here’s why it is so hard to eat right. Take a look at these two Tikka Masala jars. 1) Both jars have the same amount of product inside. One jar says that a serving size is 1/2 cup, and there are 3 servings in the jar. The other says a serving size is 1 cup, and there are 4 servings in there. 2) If one has 130 calories per 1/2 cup, and the other has 110 calories per cup, then one has more than twice the calories of the other. So of course, I wouldn’t pick that one. 3) But wait: the first one claims that a cup is 140g, the second says a cup is 106g. So, by grams, the second one is higher in calories. 4) Hold on: a cup is a measure of volume, but a gram is a measure of mass. So you can’t compare them using grams unless they are the same mass, which they are obviously now. 5) How to make the decision? I got the first one, ‘cos there is NO WAY there are 4 cups of sauce in that second jar. Nutrition labels are totally useless. via Facebook January 20, 2013
General Annoyances Just once, I’d like to wake up… Just once, I’d like to wake up and hear NO mention of Iraq or Afghanistan on Morning Edition. Sigh. July 29, 2010
