Monthly Archives: July 2011

Musicians Are Probably Smarter Than The Rest Of Us

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Bernie Sirelson

Great article about how musical education and experience contribute to brain development. I experience this directly as a piano teacher. First of all, I personally experience all of the advantages mentioned, in addition to many more, as a result of … Continue reading →

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Why poverty?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Bernie Sirelson

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is a flaw in our basic premises when the equation [not enough money = starvation] occurs as valid. For the less mathematically inclined… … if someone’s actual survival- life or … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Giant Hogweeds, New York

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Bernie Sirelson

And all this time, I thought it was just a cute little fantasy that Genesis was singing about. New Yorkers battle giant blindness-causing plants • The Register. I thought maybe this was a leftover April Fool’s joke, but no… it … Continue reading →

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Mass psychosis in the US

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Bernie Sirelson

Mass psychosis in the US You’d think so, with all of the anti-psychotic drugs being prescribed nowadays. Well, that’s exactly what the article is about. I’ll let them tell it… Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading →

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Fresh Turmeric Pickle

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Bernie Sirelson

I found some fresh turmeric roots at the local Asian market, and being the brave soul that I am, I bought a small pack. I’ve never had it fresh. I love turmeric as a spice, and I’m intrigued by it’s … Continue reading →

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