If there is a theoretical limit at which potential harm from mercury might exceed omega-3s, it’s probably far higher than what we’re seeing now. The idea that you’re going to eat a fish meal as an adult and that it’s going to give you net cardiovascular harm is just not supported by the current evidence.
Our oceans are poluted to the extent where some of the healthiest foods are becoming poisonous. It is general knowledge that omega 3 fatty acids from fish like tuna have quantifiable benefits to our cardiovascular systems. At what point will the balance weigh against the consumption of seafood contaminated by mercury? Will that tipping point ever be reached? I am shaking my bottle of flax seed oil, thankful that at least other options will be available.
Scientists find that blue-eyed individuals have a single, common ancestor.
A team of scientists has tracked down a genetic mutation that leads to blue eyes. The mutation occurred between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, so before then, there were no blue eyes.
Sorry to break it to you Blue-eyes, but you are mutants. Apparently we were all brown eyed individuals at one point and this mutation which carried down from this single promiscuous ancestor has perpetuated the likes of the lovely Reese Witherspoon with those baby blues. So now wheres that research about the six finger, six toe crowd?
A lovely read encouraging self-reflection.
Where would you like to be in six months, one year, five years away? While focusing on the current day, it’s important to have things to aim for, to have plans of where you’re going in life rather than simply living year in and year out. Set yourself goals on what you’d like to achieve in a certain period of time.
I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions, but its certainly good to have some method of tracking your self-improvement from year to year. Wosley’s post motivated me. I’ve written my goals down on paper, and this time next year, I will revisit them to evaluate my progress.
Verizon communications refuses to take steps toward filtering out pirated communications on its broadband network.
“From a business perspective, we really don’t want to assume the role of being police on the Internet,” Tauke, a former Iowa Republican congressman, said in response to a question from Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), who moderated discussion with the executive….Instead, Verizon prefers the existing legal framework established by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, whereby service providers generally respond to requests that they take down pirated content but aren’t obligated to play copyright cop.
AT&T is looking into filtering mechanisms claiming that the transfer of pirated material on p2p networks create a considerable strain on their network. Verizon brings up a valid point to essentially say that they do not want to get in the business of being the internet police. This makes sense, if they start monitoring internet activity then, why not telephone activity as well. The media companies such as Fox, NBC and such are going to have negotiate some really sweet deals to get all the ISPs behind them. I hope it doesn’t happen though. The thought of me being ‘monitored’ has never sat well with me, regardless of the innocence of my behavior. We have an inalienable right to be secure in our homes and this is among the tools that seems to infringe upon those rights.
Rich Lowry’s thoughts on the State of the Union address, from Murdoch’s New York Post:
What was striking about the speech was how typically Bush it was, even in his reduced state. After seven years, he has the same belief in tax cuts and getting money into the hands of ordinary people, in compassionate initiatives for government to help the needy (including an interesting proposal for Pell Grants for poor kids “in failing public schools”), and in spreading freedom abroad. This obstinacy or consistency is part of why he is so hated and so loved. But after last night’s somewhat uninspired replay of Bush’s greatest hits, it’s no wonder both parties are ready for change. Eight years is a long time, for any president.
While, it seems like Bush has gotten a raw deal considering the number of crises he has faced, my major gripe with Bush, is his focus of world improvement and failure to address major domestic issues. I think he may have had more success and been more appreciated if he followed his campaign platform of moderate conservatism and attempted to improve the well-being of the average American family.
Greetings to All!
This opportunity has been a great blessing in disguise for me personally. I was asked to join this venture to offer a different personality, with a varied knowledge and opinion base. I look forward to being able to contribute to this site. I assume joining Jarjac will provide me with my own benefits and I look forward to contributing to our readership. I hope to share some of this knowledge, and expressing my opinions, as I enjoy writing immensely.
In the purest sense, I’m a typical guy. I love sports and I welcome new activities into my life. This site is going to be a great collection of male insights from four male minds. With that said I really enjoy the mission and direction that site promises to provide and exemplify and I am greatly honored to be a part of this endeavor.
Here’s to the start of something amazing because at the very least, this site will provide countless memories and opportunities to share opinions, discuss topics, and pass along knowledge. With that said, let’s begin building a better me, a better you and a better us. There is no such thing as perfection, but the pursuit of perfection is just as, if not more, important. That’s what I’m shooting for.
Best regards,
Dan
What effect will Edwards pull-out of the Presidential nomination race have on Obama and Clinton’s polling numbers?
Though Edwards at one point in the campaign aggressively went after Clinton, one senior aide told FOX News that Edwards’ exit from the race could end up benefiting the Clinton campaign, since Edwards and Clinton have split the white vote in previous contests.
While I don’t think the main reason will be due to race, I do think a disproportionate number of Edwards supporters will turn to Clinton. Edwards’s populist message overlaps in some respects with the visions of America both Clinton and Obama portray, but in important areas, such as in healthcare, Edwards’s proposed policy is identical to Clinton’s plan. John Edwards supporters came primarily from the lower income brackets. Assuming that these supporters consider healthcare reform as one of the top issues of this election, his withdrawal from the race, so close to Super Tuesday, may hurt Obama’s campaign for good.
An interesting article by John Ellis discussing the New York Times from a market standpoint.
But perhaps the biggest change is that The New York Times is squarely in the cross-hairs of the aforementioned Rupert Murdoch. Mr. Murdoch recently acquired Dow Jones for $6 billion. He did not buy Dow Jones because of its growth potential. It’s a mature business, to say the least. He did not buy Dow Jones because he sees limitless growth opportunities in financial news and business information. It’s a crowded field. He bought Dow Jones so that he could own The Wall Street Journal. He intends to use The Wall Street Journal as a precision-targeted weapon. And the target he has locked onto is The New York Times.
As much as I admire the NYTimes, I’m afraid that this article brings forth a very bleak reality for the future of media. Because Murdoch’s grasp is so vast, it is beginning to resemble a monopolistic corporation who will act to bolster its business not so much through innovation, but by killing competition. While I do feel that Mr. Murdoch is a media genius who can be very innovative, its scary to think the consequences of monopolistic behavior in news media, particularly with the public criticism so many have for Murdoch’s political bias in his news outlets.
The concept of self improvement is fluidic. No man will go through life without coming upon situations where he feels unprepared face his own inadequacies. Though genetics and our upbringing, what balances this feeling of incompetence is knowledge that we all possess areas of innate comfort and strength. We share this with the world and with our friends. The measure of a man includes both his strengths and his weaknesses, and that should not be forgotten as we march through existence. It is my goal to have JarJac serve as a portal through which we can share epiphanies, experiences, and opinions on those issues which most directly impact a generation of men today.
No man is perfect, but we can all strive to be better today than we were yesterday. Opening your mind always starts the journey to face a challenge. Look in yourself and see the person you want to be, and hopefully JarJac can help you reach that goal.
Ryan started us with this idea, and as it evolves I have come to believe we will develop a community that stands upon unique ground on the Internet. I hope this website will be an online monument encouraging us to take the hardest steps in life with ease. I’m excited to be a part of reaching this goal, and as the site grows, I look forward to working together with all of you.
John
When traveling, there are many essentials that everyone carries with them whether traveling overnight for a business meeting or packing for an exotic vacation. Without question, every man needs a Dopp Kit to carry around his toothbrush and cologne.
The Dopp Kit made its way into commonplace when first issued to millions of soldiers during World War II to conveniently carry a GI’s essentials. Its name derives from its creator Charles Doppelt, who manufactured these small bags in Chicago from leather.
While leather is a resilient and sturdy material, one should not simply purchase the first leather bag he sees. Here are some things to consider when adding one to your travel luggage: