Jack’s Old & Busted Blog

overvalued.blogspot. (Thanks, Pete!)

nature.com: People carrying a common variation in a certain gene could be worsening their risk of a heart attack simply by drinking several cups of coffee per day.

Even if I knew I had this gene, I know it would be way more risky for me to operate heavy machinery without coffee.

This is an amazing blog with news and information about the future of humanity.

biosingularity.wordpress.com: As we approach biosingularity, we will first eliminate all diseases, then slow and eventually stop aging. At the point of biosingularity we will be able to reverse the aging process and amplify human intelligence and capabilities beyond imaginable levels.

My biggest complaint at the gym are the jackasses who think they need to do situps or stretches in the sauna. Here in Fayetteville, there isn’t much choice in athletic clubs, and it shows. Although the facilities at our club are “OK,” the maintenance is generally poor, with machines frequently out of order and smelly locker rooms. Until a national full-service chain comes into town, this probably won’t change (and I’m not talking about a giant weight room).

NWAnews.com: Mention gym etiquette and you strike a nerve, a long-suffering one. It seems bad behavior is all around the gym — and is bad enough to generate willing tattlers.

latimes.com: “Christian-themed artist Thomas Kinkade is accused of ruthless tactics and seamy personal conduct. He disputes the allegations.”