“Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces humility. Breaking them is part of the cycle.” Eric Zorn
Monthly Archives: December 2012
The Monday Morning Quote #196
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Walt Disney
Mayan Apocalypse
From Hugh at Gaping Void Mayan Apocalypse The end is nigh. Media reports state that 700,000,000 people know the world will come to an end this Friday, December 21, 2012. The Guardian reports that Chechens are hoarding staples, including apparently lots of salt. Can they all be wrong? All we can say is thatContinue reading “Mayan Apocalypse”
#00: Podcast Test
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TGBSL #10 – A New Strategy To Prevent Or Halt Periodontal Disease Suggested By Research
From MNT – full article here A New Strategy To Prevent Or Halt Periodontal Disease Suggested By Research Periodontitis, a form of chronic gum disease that affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population, results when the bacterial community in the mouth becomes unbalanced, leading to inflammation and eventually bone loss. In its most severeContinue reading “TGBSL #10 – A New Strategy To Prevent Or Halt Periodontal Disease Suggested By Research”
The Monday Morning Quote #195
“The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.” Linus Paulin
NHS & PFI: Please do not cry!
I am no apologist for private medicine, the little bit of the NHS with which I am most familiar – dental practice – is very efficient and mostly responsible. This is because the people who are taking the risk and providing the resources are the business owners or their direct employees. Frequently the larger theContinue reading “NHS & PFI: Please do not cry!”
Dafydd’s story
A short story for our times: Vodka had never been is tipple but it was doing the job now. A beer man by habit and taste. His father had given him the advice early in life “let your stomach control your intake”. Dad’s favourite became brandy as he aged. To Dafydd the modern phenomenon ofContinue reading “Dafydd’s story”
TGBSL #9 – No brushing toothbrush
It must be true it’s in the Daily Wail – I wonder what effect it will have on house prices? World’s first no-brushing toothbrush claims to polish teeth with ultrasonic waves ONLY Manual toothbrushes have long been replaced by whizzyelectric versions boasting super-fast vibrations and expensive whitening heads, but the technology has remained the sameContinue reading “TGBSL #9 – No brushing toothbrush”
The Monday Morning Quote #194
“Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe,Continue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #194”
