In my last post I talked about how killing off Bucky Barnes in the Fear Itself comic crossover event was a bad move for Marvel. Since becoming Captain America in Ed Brubaker’s acclaimed Cap series, Bucky has become one of Marvel’s most interesting characters, so I’m pretty sure we haven’t seen the last of the…
Month: April 2022
High-Protein Diet Headaches from Weight Loss Surgery
Why do we get headaches when we transition from a diet rich in processed carbohydrates to a diet rich in protein? Many weight loss surgery patients ask this question. There are actually several reasons for headaches when following a high-protein, low-carb diet. More importantly, there are several little things we can do to relieve headaches:…
9 things to consider before forming a business partnership
Entering into a business partnership has its benefits. It allows all taxpayers to share the stakes in the business. Depending on the risk appetite of the partners, a company may have a limited or general liability company. Limited partners are only there to provide funds to the company. They have no say in business operations,…
Can you really relieve stress just by wearing a pair of magnetic earrings?
Everyone has experienced stress at some point in their life. The stress can sometimes be so great that a person cannot work. In extreme cases, a person has difficulty getting out of bed. One option is to simply suffer the stress. A better solution is to take the medication prescribed by the doctors. An even…
How to raise mealworms, the easy way
You may wonder why one would want to breed mealworms. There are several reasons I can think of why some might NOT interested in raising mealworms: They are worms! They are smelly, slimy, repulsive, twisted worms! They can come out and infest my house! Or those who have a bit of experience with these insects…
Real Estate – Fund in Sight?
There is good news for everyone, it seems that the housing market (which is the catalyst for the current recession) is bottoming out. It has to bottom out at some point, after all, economies and markets are cyclical. Okay, this recession is worse than most, we’ve still been through this before and we’ll get through…
7 tips for coping with your alcoholic husband
Are you living with an alcoholic husband? Do you feel that you are being taken advantage of? Several women I deal with in this position feel like a doormat and their self-esteem suffers every time they endure the extreme selfishness of an addicted spouse. I am a psychiatrist who specializes in addictions and I understand…
Following in dad’s footsteps
If any of the names below sound familiar, it’s because they are descendants of former professional players who became famous on the basketball scene during their weekends. Jeron and Jeric Teng, DLSU and UST Jeric, the former UAAP Rookie of the Year, will play his fourth season with the UST Growling Tigers. With his ability…
How to overcome the fear of death
What is your biggest fear? heights? Public speaking? The IRS? A survey of middle-class people produced these answers: spiders (29%), flyers (21%), small spaces (19%), dentists (14%), needles (10%), and blood (4%). Another survey, of elementary school children in a major US city, produced this answer: The No. 1 fear was getting shot. And you?…
Where is the Cheapest Alcohol in the World?
Cheapest Alcohol in the World If you’ve ever wondered where to find the cheapest alcohol in the world, you’ve come to the right place. In Asia, you’ll find a variety of cheap alcoholic beverages that taste as good as they look. These drinks are generally sold in small bottles and are not the highest quality,…