Random Thoughts XI (Eleven Pipers Piping)

[SCyclone]

@BoxsterCy I enjoyed your sugar rant. Back in the 70s, the Federal government became apperhensive about the amount of fat in processed foods, and so ordered companies to not only decrease those levels, but put nutrition info on the packaging.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK209859/
Food companies, now stripped of the things they used to enhance flavor in food, decided that the best replacement for fat was sugar. Unfortunately, this contributed to not only an enormous increase in Type 2 diabetes, but also widespread obesity. Curiously, the Feds have decided not to challenge processed food manufacturers along the same lines as before. Plus, though the amount of sugar(s) must be listed on nutrition labels, you will notice that it is not required to give the percentage of RDA.....as is done with nearly everything else.

My opinion is that the sugar industry has gotten into the pockets of our representatives in government, and bought them off to look the other way. (Part of this is that I watched "Serpico" last night. Talk about a crusader......)

/end follow-up rant

 

[NWICY]

Love me some sun maid raisins. When I was really little I was hungry and wanted a snack so my grandparents gave me Cheerios and raisins and a glass of milk. It’s still my favorite night time snack.


Also, there’s this former disgruntled student of Wooster who will occasionally comment on Wooster posts that people shouldn’t go there because they’re racist, punish students for speaking out against them and their racism, and lying to cover it up. He then links to his manifesto (a 11,000 word screed). The evidence that he uses to show he’s right (pictures of email correspondence with the administration) doesn’t prove his point, and in fact shows the opposite. I really want to call him out because he’s so full of ****, and it’s taking a lot of will power not to

Your first case after graduation presents itself on a platter. Defamation, slander etc... Get the settlement % and off to a quick start on your career.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Trashy Tuesday Movie Night, The Great Wall with Matt Damon. Big visuals. Big sound. Could of used some gratuitous nudity.

That movie was not as bad as I thought it would be

 

[BCClone]

Which is close to what I do. These raisins on a mix of Shredded Wheat and Cheerios. Winning.

Figured you old timers need bran for the high fiber content.

 

[jcyclonee]

Did they follow it up with a song from Dexy's Midnight Runners that wasn't Come On Eileen?

There is no other song by Dexy's Midnight Runners. At least there better not be. I think their album consisted of "Come On Eileen" being played 5 times on the front side and 5 times on the back side.

 

[CloneLawman]

Figured you old timers need bran for the high fiber content.

You're not exactly a young buck yourself.

 

[jcyclonee]

Also, there’s this former disgruntled student of Wooster who will occasionally comment on Wooster posts that people shouldn’t go there because they’re racist, punish students for speaking out against them and their racism, and lying to cover it up. He then links to his manifesto (a 11,000 word screed). The evidence that he uses to show he’s right (pictures of email correspondence with the administration) doesn’t prove his point, and in fact shows the opposite. I really want to call him out because he’s so full of ****, and it’s taking a lot of will power not to

My advice is that it's probably best to not call out anybody with an 11,000 word manifesto.

 

[BCClone]

You're not exactly a young buck yourself.

I still have a mind of a 15 year old.

 

[BCClone]

There is no other song by Dexy's Midnight Runners. At least there better not be. I think their album consisted of "Come On Eileen" being played 5 times on the front side and 5 times on the back side.

Only in your youth.

 

[jcyclonee]

Check out this Rabbit Hole:

Since I turn 50 late this month, I can fully support this. Bring on this Armageddon.

 

[jcyclonee]

It's even worse, since it's likely a one-course contract. A person can't move out there and survive on that. Maybe one or the other, but not both.
A young single person with some financial support, maybe, but they'll mostly be picking up candidates from CA schools.

You, Rev and Z could live in a van down by the river.

 

[SCyclone]

You, Rev and Z could live in a van down by the river.

And we could send them Taco Tico once in awhile to help with food costs.

 

[jcyclonee]

And we could send them Taco Tico once in awhile to help with food costs.
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Although this would be a great gesture I do want to point out that that is not the Fort Dodge Taco Tico, and, therefore, probably does not have as good of food as the Fort Dodge Taco Tico.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

And we could send them Taco Tico once in awhile to help with food costs.
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If the weather ever gets warm again I am going to road trip to Fort Dodge for Taco Tico. For as much as you people talk about it I guess I should give it a shot.

 

[jcyclonee]

Well, I got some not-so-good news today. Went in for a complete physical yesterday, and this morning they drew blood for some tests, including fasting glucose levels. My blood sugar had been creeping higher the last couple years, and I really wasn't doing anything about it. (Such an American thing to not do!) Anyway, my doctor called this afternoon and he told me that I am diabetic. So......I would imagine my life will be changing in some profound ways soon, as I intend to do whatever is necessary to deal with this. Life goes on.......

This post got me thinking. In college, my hangover cure was a 2 liter of Mountain Dew and a bag of Doritos. I would recommend not using this as a hangover cure anymore.

This also got me thinking, "How is it possible that @cyrocksmypants never had a hangover in college?"

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

This post got me thinking. In college, my hangover cure was a 2 liter of Mountain Dew and a bag of Doritos. I would recommend not using this as a hangover cure anymore.

This also got me thinking, "How is it possible that @cyrocksmypants never had a hangover in college?"

Never stopped drinking?

 

[jcyclonee]

If the weather ever gets warm again I am going to road trip to Fort Dodge for Taco Tico. For as much as you people talk about it I guess I should give it a shot.

Just remember this. Taco Tico is much like our current political system. There is no middle ground allowed. You either love it, hate it or you keep your mouth shut lest you be attacked by both sides. Is this too cavey?

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Just remember this. Taco Tico is much like our current political system. There is no middle ground allowed. You either love it, hate it or you keep your mouth shut lest you be attacked by both sides. Is this too cavey?

I'll keep my opinion to myself.

 

[WooBadger18]

Your first case after graduation presents itself on a platter. Defamation, slander etc... Get the settlement % and off to a quick start on your career.

I'm just glad I'll be doing transactional work instead of litigation after I graduate. And I think I may have a problem suing him since he's no longer in the United States.

My advice is that it's probably best to not call out anybody with an 11,000 word manifesto.

Yeah, probably a smart idea. But he's just so stupid

 

[VeloClone]

Just remember this. Taco Tico is much like our current political system. There is no middle ground allowed. You either love it, hate it or you keep your mouth shut lest you be attacked by both sides. Is this too cavey?

So since I have never tried it do I get attacked or wooed by both sides?