Water Water Everywhere...

Remember that old adage of drinking 8 glasses of water every day? Well, as it turns out, that may not be necessary in today's mechanized and air conditioned world...

Friggin' Gastroenteritis

There are fewer uncomfortable sensations as those caused by this norovirus which can infect you repeatedly due to our inability to maintain immunity against it for more than a couple of months. Here's a thought, why don't we put it into the food and water supply so as to ensure consistent exposure and prevent outbreaks of "stomach flu"?

Statewide Smoking Ban Becomes MD Law

The Baltimore Sun reports that effective February 1, 2008 all bars, restaurants and private clubs should be non-smoking inside. My take on this? It would have been easier to raise taxes on tobacco products to reduce their demand.