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Two very interesting articles
Let me say: I am SO glad this has happened...
New Health Initiatives Put Spotlight on Prevention
By ROBERT PEAR
Published: April 4, 2010
With little fanfare, Congress approved wide-ranging plans to prevent disease and encourage healthy behavior.
Under the law, chain restaurants will have to provide nutrition information on their menus. ( Read more... ) -
What makes us happy?
The Sandra Bullock Trade
By DAVID BROOKS
Published: March 30, 2010
Would you exchange a professional triumph for a personal blow? Research suggests the gap between success and happiness boils down to personal bonds.It always makes me a little sad when I read that a happy marriage and sex are strong predictors of happiness, neither of which I ( Read more... ) -
Day 34 of 40: Metrorail and more DB
I rode the MetroRail for the first time today! The MetroRail is Austin's commuter train that has just opened. Austin is famous for its clogged highways, and unfortunately this commuter train has been far behind schedule, but one line did finally open, the red line. What I did not know until recently is that the nearest train stop is only 10 ( Read more... ) -
Day 30 of 40: Back from Europe
I'm baaack ( Read more... ) -
Day 17 of 40: How I deal with work
I've been thinking today about the importance of caring for your emotions during a tough time. I have been doing a lot of working recently. For the last three weekends, I have done almost nothing but work on projects, and during the weeks, I'm busy programming, reading papers, and doing homework assignments, as well as putting out job ( Read more... ) -
Day 14 of 40: Friday!
Three day posting gap! Oops ( Read more... ) -
Day 8 of 40: Very tired
Wow, almost forgot to write today! But I didn't. I'm dead tired, so this won't be long. I stayed up most of last night working on a project that's due tomorrow. The project is the only thing that has been happening for me in the last 24 hours! That and the fact that emryssa and I went out to a Middle Eastern restaurant and then a local pub for a ( Read more... ) -
Day 2 of 40: Vlogbrothers
It was the most perfect day out today! Clear blue sky, slight breeze, sunlight filtering through tree branches. A day that dreams are made of during a cold, wet winer ( Read more... )
