How Carbs Shape Weight Long-Term
A study published in The British Medical Journal, one of the world’s oldest general medical journals, reveals that substituting refined grains, foods with high added sugar, and starchy vegetables like potatoes, peas, and corn with whole grains, fruits, and non-starchy vegetables can decelerate weight gain as individuals age: an increase in dietary glycemic index, glycemic […]
Grenada’s White Sands and Underwater Art
Grenada emerges as a top destination for 2024, according to Elisabeth Goodridge of The New York Times. Dubbed the “Caribbean spice isle,” it’s capturing the spotlight in the tourist trade. Experience its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture, along with mesmerizing underwater art installations. Indulge in culinary delights, explore natural attractions, and enjoy new […]
23andMe: From $6 Billion to Nearly Zero
Rolfe Winkler of The Wall Street Journal profiles Anne Wojcicki, co-founder of 23andMe, a biotechnology and personal genomics company. Once valued at $6 billion, 23andMe has experienced a dramatic decline to near-zero valuation due to profitability challenges, highlighting its fall from grace: At the center of 23andMe’s DNA-testing business are two fundamental challenges. Customers only […]
Chasing Totality: Experiencing the April 2024 Eclipse
In April 2024, a total solar eclipse will grace North America, offering a spectacular celestial show. The moon’s proximity to Earth will create a broad path of totality and prolonged darkness, spanning Mexico, Canada, and 13 U.S. states. Festivities, including festivals and space-themed activities, will mark the occasion. The New York Times’s‘s Danielle Dowling describes […]
Magic of the First Real Kiss
Psychologist Dan Ariely answers readers’ questions on what makes a first kiss feels so magical: I suspect that the reason first kisses are special isn’t related to waning marginal utility or rising familiarity—and certainly not because they’re better. (The technique, strategy, approach and objective performance of a smooch probably increases over time.) The key is […]
Charlie Munger on Diversification & Beating the Market
Depending on your investment goals, a concentration strategy may help if you would take a higher risk to gain potentially higher returns, and a diversification strategy works better if your focus is lower risk. At the Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) annual meeting on 16-Feb-2022, the 98-year-old Charlie Munger answered questions: The Mungers have Berkshire stock, […]
Manshausen Island—Norwegian Hidden Pearl
Inspired by the gorgeous Norwegian scenery, the modern sea cabins and 18th-century farmhouse with overhanging waterfront location in Manshausen Island offer magnificent view of the sea and surrounding mountains: When the renowned Norwegian explorer Børge Ousland isn’t reflecting on a remarkable life of adventure, he’s hanging out on his own private island in the fjords […]
What is a True Soul Mate
A true soulmate is like a mirror, reflecting to you the facets within yourself that are holding you back from being your true self. Elizabeth Gilbert in Eat, Pray, Love (2006,) her celebrated memoir chronicling the voyage of self-discovery she undertook after her divorce: People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s […]
Why Removing Statues Doesn’t Mean Erasing History
Dan Hicks, professor of contemporary archaeology at the University of Oxford and author of The Brutish Museums (2021,) argues that removing statues is not erasing history: Culture Minister Oliver Dowden reacted with outrage this summer when Black Lives Matter protesters in Bristol tore down a statue of the slave trader Edward Colston and hurled it […]
Donald Rumsfeld’s Legacy
The Atlantic’s George Packer offers a scathing critique of Rumsfeld’s responsibility for the travesty of the Iraq War: Rumsfeld was the worst secretary of defense in American history. Being newly dead shouldn’t spare him this distinction. Rumsfeld was the chief advocate of every disaster in the years after September 11. Wherever the United States government […]