I think that my philosophy in life is to not put myself in harm's way.
2026-07-11
Reducing the Risk From Arsenic in Rice - Consumer Reports
Our team tested three cooking methods ...
...adding rice to boiling water, cooking 5 minutes, and then draining the rice and cooking it in fresh water—known as the parboiling and absorption method..
...the parboiling and absorption method reduced the inorganic arsenic content in short- and long-grain brown and white rice by 50 and 58 percent, respectively. This could be a very effective strategy for families looking to reduce arsenic exposure while still eating rice. “In some cultures, people already prepare rice this way, and it appears to have a protective effect,”
Akinleye says. There is also data from other studies indicating that cooking rice like pasta and discarding the excess water can remove between 40 and 60 percent of the arsenic in rice, according to the FDA.
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/arsenic-in-rice-reducing-risk-a8972350937/
Based on this, I think that the boil-in-the-bag method might be the easiest and still helpful.
I haven't cooked rice for years. However, I order Chinese food 2 to 4 times per month.
I own a small rice cooker that I haven't used.
2026-07-10
Moana (2026)
I see that the live action version of Moana scores only 37% on Rotten Tomatoes. Why take a pretty good animated movie and remake it into a dull live action one?
The Lion King is a perfect animated movie, but in 2019 they gave us a new version that is longer and more boring.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/moana_2026
2026-07-09
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2026-07-06
LIVE: Trump speech and July 4th fireworks in Washington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyEPha0Oafs
I thought that Trump gave a good speech.
I wondered why in the video some of the music was silenced during the fireworks show. It was mostly likely for copyright reasons.
2026-07-05
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2026-07-03
Movies: 2036 Origin Unknown
The interesting twist is that an AI is largely in charge. The central theme is that AI is becoming our master and that artificial intelligence is not like human intelligence but more like an alien intelligence.
2026-07-01
What the Iran MOU Says Matters
Trump maintains that the MOU is an interim step that either leads to an outstanding final agreement or a resumption of bombing that would finish the job. The former would mean that much of the MOU is pointless, and the latter is unlikely, particularly before the midterm elections.
2026-06-30
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2026-06-26
Sugar Alcohols Ruined My Health
2 years ago
I didn't notice sugar-alcohols in very many products. I have occasionally bought no-sugar-added mini-pies that contain sugar-alcohols. They give me gas, but as long as I eat them in moderation, I am fine. Too much can have a laxative effect.
2026-06-25
Primary upset: Organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier defeats Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Darializa Avila Chevalier has reportedly said that she is for the total eradication of Western Civilization....
2026-06-24
2026-06-23
The MOU With Iran is Awful, It’s Up to Vance to Fix It
I liked this ten-minute segment on the radio yesterday.
2026-06-22
Keir Starmer resigns, as Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him as Labour leader and PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/ckger03mrl0t
Starmer is self-described as a socialist, but tried to focus on what was practically achievable. This wasn't enough for the left wing Labour Party, so they pressured him to quit, putting in a different socialist.
The opposing Conservative party, also known as the Tories, is reportedly more left-wing than their American counterparts, but it seems that they aren't as popular.
2026-06-21
2026-06-20
The Justices Are Finally Colorblind
The EEOC and other such guidelines require virtually all decision makers subject to discrimination law—employers, lenders, landlords, universities and others—to pursue racial balancing objectives. The mechanism is straightforward: Disparate impact constrains and often forbids the use of any criterion that has a statistically different effect on a particular race, making it virtually impossible to rely on background or credit checks, verbal or written aptitude tests or academic disciplinary records. Among other things, the EEOC’s guidance warns employers against basing decisions on criminal background checks due to “problems that may be more common among people of a certain race.”
As the OLC opinion concluded, this approach “structurally compels the very racial discrimination that the Constitution forbids” because it operates as a “racial thumb on the scales”
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-justices-are-finally-colorblind-53c4296a
As the OLC opinion concluded, this approach “structurally compels the very racial discrimination that the Constitution forbids” because it operates as a “racial thumb on the scales”
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-justices-are-finally-colorblind-53c4296a
2026-06-19
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