Vaccinations are not 100% effective. Therefore, some of those “vaccinated” kids are not actually protected. No one is aware of who is fully protected and who is not. Unvaccinated kids can infected the “vaccinated” yet unprotected kids and spread disease. The concept of herd immunity helps to address the fact that…

Agreed, why does this industry reward failing CEOs with multimillion dollar severances? This is not an attack on Ms. Myer persay, but in general. If most people do a crappy job at work, or they were running the show and the company was not successful, they would get fired, and would be lucky to walk away with…

Humanitarian arguments aside, the reason that you and I should pay for the poor and indigent’s healthcare is because ultimately, it is cheaper to do so. The uninsured use the emergency department as their primary care doctors. These costs are astronomical. It is far cheaper to pay for health insurance and have these…

Processed foods is a huge issue with the diet of many if not most Americans. Your point is taken with regard to the tenderloin. However, other cuts of pork such as chop have both a higher salt and cholesterol content than chicken breast. Especially if it is skinless chicken breast.

Yes. And, as it turns out, many foods with high saturated fat content also have a significant cholesterol content. Another interesting point that the article makes is that those with a low saturated fat content in their diet were not necessarily more healthy because they were eating a great deal of simple…

Here’s something interesting on the subject:

Similar vibe:

At best, an MD gets one more year of education, which isn’t a lot really.

What about purchasing a certified-preowned vehicle from a company like CarMax? Since the value of a new car drops immediately after driving it off the lot, isn’t it a better value to buy pre-owned? You don’t get the new car smell, and purchasing a used car comes with risks, but if buying preowned with a warranty,…

I certainly agree with you that cooking at home puts you in the drivers seat so to speak with regards to food prep and is a great way to save money. The salt content in pork is another consideration, especially for people who suffer from hypertension.

I would be interested to read the studies that you have eluded to. Might you provide a link or links where those interested can read?

Being able to cook delicious meals for pennies on the dollar is great, however after looking over a few of these recipes, many of them are frankly unhealthy. Beef in and of itself is unhealthy, full of saturated fat. Meatballs therefore are not healthy. Quiche that has a ton of cheddar cheese (see pic in recipe),…

What about popping the meat back in the refrigerator to be cooked later that day. Is that safe?

Props for the “Wings” poster on top ;-)

Thanks for the informative article. This sounds similar to the experience you can have when buying shoes. Some shoes run big, some small, some are “true to size”, it seems dependent on the manufacturer. As you said, trying on the item prior to purchase, sounds like the smart way to go.

Location, location, location. I agree with you and have been quoted higher costs in more affluent neighborhoods. My wife was recently got a quote for a low hanging muffler. They wanted to replace the muffler, resonator, and catalytic converter and quoted her a deal at $900. I contacted a friend who deals cars, and…

$400 to patch a hole is excessive in and of itself! Sorry to hear that you had that experience. I’ve also been to a mechanic who claimed to have fixed the problem, only for the same problem to recur the next day, and upon returning to their business, they claimed, the cause of the problem is a different part which…

“Most mechanics aren’t looking to cheat you out of money”

Selling “peace of mind” really means cashing in on insecurity

I guess depending on which side of the aisle you are on, necessary in a lot of cases, is a debatable point. However, I for one would want to be informed about every detail of a procedure, prior to undergoing it. That’s a matter of preference I suppose. However, my point was that the description in the article…