Author: Dr Wingnut
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Wow
Been in Duluth since Tuesday mid-afternoon, and it’s been stormy the whole time I’ve been here. Hope I-35E is clear this afternoon when I head back to the Twin Cities.I makes you wonder why people life here… it’s certainly pleasant in the Summer, but with snow like this, who needs it. The snowfall totals were…
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Classroom Plus speaking
Went to talk to four AVID classes on Friday, 2013-11-15. Why do I take time to talk to students? If you’re not willing to show up and lead the next generation into your profession, who do you have to blame when you cannot find qualified candidates to hire for the jobs you have?
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Vanishing Caloric Density
An interesting phrase, “vanishing caloric density”, that discussed on the CBS Sunday Morning food issue, 24-Nov-2013, in reference to Cheetos and how they melt in your mouth fooling your brain into thinking that there are no calories at all in this calorie dense food.
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Whoops!
Just what we need. Tensions with China to get out of control over their new air defense zone, and a shooting war to ensue. If that doesn’t trigger WW III, I’d be surprised.I just can’t figure out what China hopes to gain by this posturing. If they start a war, then how does it help…
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What type of boredom are you?
Boredom is an emotion that’s a lot more nuanced than we give it credit for. Which boredom type are you?Indifferent boredom: A person who is calm and withdrawn from his or her external world—relaxed.Reactant boredom: A person in this state has a strong motivation to escape his or her boring situation and may have significant…