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a non-linear, unsteady aerodynamic effect occurring when aerofoils rapidly change angle or, in simpler terms, how the bumblebee is able to fly

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What Do You Crave?

In: Health| Knowledge

10 Sep 2007

I’ve always craved sour things. According to the article below I need to up my magnesium. Who knew?
Low levels of magnesium seems to be the reason for my acid/sour cravings (Sour Patch Kids and Wally Warheads) plus my new, well, almost new, craving for chocolate. For someone who used to hate chocolate, suddenly craving [...]

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The Battlship 5K, The Follow-Up

In: Health| NC

19 Nov 2006

Well, gentle reader, I didn’t make it to the run. But before you say anything let me explain. I had every intention of going and even splurged on a new Ipod Nano for the run. But the weather was poo and I didn’t want to run in the cold, wet windy ickiness that was race [...]

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The Battleship 5K

In: Health| Musings| NC

29 Oct 2006

I signed up for my first run since leaving Seattle. I did a few 5Ks there and they were fun.
Sadly, all I’ve managed to do in NC is take up ‘drunk’ smoking, eating fried foods regularly, hanging out in my house because it’s too humid or buggy to be outside, and whine about not [...]

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It Costs To Eat Healthy

In: Health| Political-Ish| Think

13 May 2006

It is a fact that to eat healthily in this country — by which I mean consuming food that contributes both to the eater’s health as well as to the health of the environment — costs more than it does to eat poorly. Indeed, the rules of the game by which we eat create a [...]

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Goodbye Vices

In: Health

10 May 2006

Unfortunately, I was told by the doc yesterday that I’m anemic. Which is a new thing to be going on. WTF? Since my last doc appointment in November my iron levels have taken a dump. She was a little worried but will test me again in 3 months.
So for now, I get to cut the [...]

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