Archive for October, 2006
A Day of Gluttony
Thursday, October 12th, 2006Ah yes, Gluttony, the over-indulgence of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point of waste. Considered a sin by some and a sign of wealth by others, I always thought it would be nice to have one day a year reserved as my “Day of Gluttony”. This day would mark the occasion where I could [...]
Dyson Airblade Cuts through Germs
Monday, October 9th, 2006Dyson of Dyson vacuum fame has released the Airblade, a faster and more hygienic hand dryer. Dyson claims the Airblade is more sanitary, energy efficient, and dries hands faster than existing hand dryers. I’m a bit obsessive compulsive when it comes to hand washing and anything that will make visiting the WC a bit more [...]
NEED vs. WANT
Saturday, October 7th, 2006Is it a need or a want? This is one of the most basic principles of economics and such a simple question, but a very important one to ask before you make any purchase. A need is something that you can’t live without. Obvious examples of needs include clothing, food, and shelter. Conversely, a want [...]
The Cleansing Power of Psyllium Husk
Wednesday, October 4th, 2006There has been a lot of recent interest in psyllium. This is primarily due to its frequent use in high fiber breakfast cereals and from claims that soluble fiber is effective in reducing cholesterol. Psyllium comes from the plantain, which is a shrub-like herb called that grows worldwide. This is not to be confused with [...]
Is Monomania Necessary for Success?
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006Monomania – mon·o·ma·ni·a (mŏn’ə-mā’nē-ə, -mān’yə) n. 1. Pathological obsession with one idea or subject. 2. Intent concentration on or exaggerated enthusiasm for a single subject or idea. Reading that definition makes me think, do all successful people share this trait? Is monomania a necessary component to becoming a successful person? Monomania doesn’t necessarily mean the [...]
