was it what i wrote to my sister, Ghost of Courtney Stoddens Boobs ???

Have to admit one of our fav Chinese takeaways was visited by the health inspector (my brother) and failed, both myself and my younger sister chimed in at the same time 'I'll still eat it' - guilty :)

I too am a fan of blanket dismissals of entire realms of knowledge, it's much easier to maintain my wide-ranging expertise in so doing, but as has been said many times before around these parts, if you're going to harumph about a study's methods you should probably at least read the study.

Thanks for laying this out. That Glenn Carrol, always mixing all the sciences. Also,

And let's be honest, there are methodological problems in any of the sciences. The problem in a lot of Glen Carroll's studies is that he takes natural sciences concepts and applies them to the social sciences in a metaphorical way, thereby transposing epistemological standards of natural science into social science. …

Metallurgy?

WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT? Someone says they're allergic to something and people will try to make them "prove it" by feeding them that same substance.

Good! There's only one good Chinese restaurant in my entire city and the saddest part of my summer was learning that they got closed down by the health inspectors. Probably on some trumped-up, bullshit charges. It was a total dive (they proudly displayed a review on their wall entitled "Good Food Belies Icky…

I get this. I totally get this. There isn't exactly a dearth of Chinese places in my neighborhood and the funkiest, grossest one has the best food. Honestly, I get their food delivered because I'm convinced I will get all the herpes if I walk inside their joint.

Obligatory

"Our Government are trying to promote kids getting outdoor play/exercise, the benefits to mental health provided by getting out in nature - is this a "thing" in the US?"

Hah, yeah. Not directly related to this, but this is why I also have an issue with people who claim certain things "must be made up" now because they "didn't exist" when they were kids. Sure, 'cause it's not like they just weren't being diagnosed or anything...

This is something important to know. I hadn't realized that this was a problem for people with peanut allergy. I am an allergist and most people with peanut allergy are fine with other legumes.. but not all people... I would tell them to steer clear of this. Also, desensitization for peanut allergy probably works but…

They look odd, but she's not THAT unusual. Several people have also commented that they have similar body types. It's not the most typical body you're going to see, but it sure as hell isn't unheard of.

Ordinarily I wouldn't, but you know what? This is one of my best friends. Hell no, I'm not letting this shit slide this time.

In related news, Nation Remembers Where it Left all the Good Food.