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Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, and ShenanigansKentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, and Shenanigans

Cheeeeeeers and Happy Hump Day folks...Y'know?  Yesterday Jayman railed against the sport that is horse racing, and tomorrow?  Our special blog guest Justin Henry will offer the opposite view.In the meantime...I am the Matt-Man, and I don't care eith…

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memememe

From lots of people, not sure who started this one Shot a gun? yes, assuming a water gun counts Watched someone die? yes - sadly more than oneServed on a jury? sorta - sat in selection room all day and was let go at the end Flown on a plane? yes,…

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Overweight Patients Face Bias - NYTimes.comOverweight Patients Face Bias - NYTimes.com

Are doctors nicer to patients who aren't fat?A provocative new study suggests that they are — that thin patients are treated with more warmth and empathy than those who are overweight or obese.For the study, published in the medical journal Obesity, …

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My Favourite MedicineMy Favourite Medicine

My name is Mike Evans. I am a family physician at St. Michael's Hospital and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto. I also run something called the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Inst…

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Hip and Knee ReplacementHip and Knee Replacement

A "Visual Whiteboard Lecture" on how to prepare for hip & knee replacement from Dr. Mike Evans. To see Whiteboards on other common health issues seehttp://www.youtube.com/docmikeevans.…

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Questioning the Pelvic Exam - NYTimes.comQuestioning the Pelvic Exam - NYTimes.com

In America, when a woman goes to her gynecologist, she is typically given a pelvic exam whether or not she has symptoms or concerns that might warrant one. That's one reason an estimated 63.4 million pelvic exams are performed annually in this countr…

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Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 04/30/2013Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 04/30/2013

5 Tips for the New Facebook Timeline for Personal Profiles How to edit your Facebook Timeline to look more like you want. You can customize your clunky personal FAcebook page and you should. …

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IDEA Whiz new smart phone launched by IDEAIDEA Whiz new smart phone launched by IDEA

 Low Cost Idea whiz phone launched by Idea tel-comm.Idea has been launched 3G-smart phone over the last one year such as Idea Zeal , Idea Ivory ,Idea Blade that phones already sold last year.Idea say about dual SIM smart phone that its has been sold …

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Dublin weatherDublin weather

It's 9am and nice and bright. It's still quite cool though but expected to get a little warmer.A bank holiday weekend is coming up here in Ireland. I finish up work on Friday and am not back in until Tuesday. Bliss!!Now I need to make plans of what…

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Horse Racing is all Animal Abuse and CorruptionHorse Racing is all Animal Abuse and Corruption

Hola! A few years back I had a coworker who had just turned 21. Like all just turned 21 year old, he wanted to do two things immediately. 1. Buy alcohol legally and 2. Gamble. So, he decided to take his girlfriend to Hot Springs, AR to go to the hors…

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Mr. Scott or Kaylee:  Which Sci-Fi Mechanic Would You Take with You?Mr. Scott or Kaylee: Which Sci-Fi Mechanic Would You Take with You?

Of all the geeky debate items on my plate (and in my wheelhouse) at any given time one interesting one has me a bit perplexed.  When it comes to spaceship mechanics, who would I want in the Engine Room?  Kaylee from “Firefly” or Mr. Scott from “Star …

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Chilli chilli!Chilli chilli!

I made a big pot of chilli for the first time ever.As a base I used tomato sauce (made from tinned tomatoes and tomato puree) with puréed vegetables in it. I browned mince and onions and then added the chilli mix. Finally 2 cans of kidney beans wen…

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Dublin City this eveningDublin City this evening

Yes, this a horse in Dublin City!! This was what was in front of me as I drove home. This is not quite an uncommon sight in Dublin!!! …

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Coffee timeCoffee time

I got a smiley face on my coffee today! It put a smile on my face! …

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2013 NHL playoff schedule: Matchups, TV times and more   2013 NHL playoff schedule: Matchups, TV times and more

Pittsburgh Penguins fans are a confident bunch -- and will be even more so if Sidney Crosby returns.Gene J. Puskar/APThe lockout-shortened season is over; the chase for the Stanley Cup has begun. Will the Chicago Blackhawks continue to dominate? Can …

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