Category Archives: Newsletter Columns
Book Spotlight- “Profiles In Ignorance”
Andy Borowitz is a strong go-to author for April Fools! “Profiles In Ignorance” by Andy Borowitz (Publisher’s Comments)- Andy Borowitz, “one of the funniest people in America” (CBS Sunday Morning), brilliantly examines the intellectual deterioration of American politics, from Ronald … Continue reading
Health Notes- Learning from Essential Oil fan fiction
In 2021 we ran across a posting from an essential oil advocate describing an event that theoretically took place in a park but almost certainly happened in their head instead. We added a few observations of our own and included … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for March 2024
Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts
Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of … Continue reading
Health Notes- Tai Chi lowers blood pressure more than cardio
Tai chi can help lower your blood pressure even more than intense cardio, new research suggests, Gabby Landsverk on Business Insider, Feb 2024 “A gentle, low-impact form of exercise may help keep your heart healthy and lower your blood pressure … Continue reading
Kyle’s Kitchen- “Marry Me” Cheesy Chicken Tortellini
Valentines Day is in the rearview mirror, but food has always been a path to love. There’s a reason this is called “Marry Me” Chicken… it’s just that good! Pairs perfectly with a big salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread. … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- Why reading books should be your priority
To the dedicated readers of “Book Spotlight”, we thought we’d share something to make you properly feel superior to all those un-readers out there, and give you something to get them reading too! Why Reading Books Should Be Your Priority, … Continue reading
Shop Talk- How much diagnostic time do Technicians need?
Comment of the Month This month’s Comment is another posting from Quora, a question-and-answer site we spend a lot of time on. A questioner asked… ”Is it necessary for mechanics to have 30-40 minutes of diagnostic time to determine … Continue reading
Tom’s Tidbits- No, you don’t have to be a fraud to be in business
Greetings, The case of the People of New York v Donald J. Trump is in the books, and the result is our 45th president was tagged with over $400 million in disgorgement, penalties, and interest. Pundits might choose to talk … Continue reading
PROPAGANDA! A deep dive into the news that makes you stupider just for watching it
Originally posted Dec 15, 2016 as “News That Makes Us ALL Furious… PROPAGANDA!”, Updated Aug 27, 2020 and Feb 16 2024 (NOTE: This was first written as part of our “News To Make You Furious” column in the Tom Dwyer … Continue reading