McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Obese Olympics: A Public Health Threat
I love watching the Olympics, especially final competitions for Pairs Free Skating and Short-Track Speed Skating. There is a very touching story behind Shen Xue and Zhao
Archive for 'Life'
Biopsychology Musings
Here are some brief, last-minute thoughts as I consolidate multiple traces of memory and march into the Biopsychology exam.
What is wrong with the set-point assumption?
With regards to eating and hunger… Continue reading: Biopsychology Musings
life-in-a-disk-yet-to-come
Here are some quick thought’s on Linda’s “memento hoarding, or space and stuff”. This was supposed to be a comment, but since I was not allowed to leave a comment with
The Ethics of Eating Meat
Remember my to-read list from December? I’m still getting through it. It’s difficult to stay on course when — no, not exams — so many other great books get in the way. For… Continue reading: The Ethics of Eating Meat
Thoughts On Stuff
Today’s posts from both Grapefruit Symphony and Undefined Blog landed on a similar note, leading to the following thoughts.
Being carried away by your writing? I guess that’s the beauty… Continue reading: Thoughts On Stuff
To Read
- The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
- Roméo Dallaire’s Shake Hands With the Devil
- Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in
Culture and Social Support as Determinants of Health of Chinese Canadians
Introduction
The increasing understanding and acceptance of multiculturalism in Canadian society results, in part, from Canada’s growing immigrant population. The proportion of visible minorities in Canada is on the rise, with a 13.4% increase… Continue reading: Culture and Social Support as Determinants of Health of Chinese Canadians
Newspaper Articles: A Sociological Perspective
Culture
In “Commercialization of Art Broadens Its Impact,” Emily Ross discusses the increasing accessibility of art to the public and its potential to enrich our lives and communities. As common symbols of expression and… Continue reading: Newspaper Articles: A Sociological Perspective
Meaningful Work: A Necessary Evil?
Building on Tysune’s review of the book, here are my thoughts on The 4-Hour Workweek.
I disagree with the concept of a 4-hour long working week. I used to be a huge… Continue reading: Meaningful Work: A Necessary Evil?
Birds and More
A couple of highlights from yesterday’s visit to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary:
Sandhill Cranes
Snow Geese
Happy Monday!… Continue reading: Birds and More
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