Eclecta

Saturday, January 07, 2012

A family learns the true meaning of the vow “in sickness and in health” - The Washington Post

One of the most beautiful love stories I have read, EVER.

Friday, January 06, 2012

Clayton Christensen: How Pursuit of Profits Kills Innovation and the U.S. Economy - Forbes

This makes SO MUCH SENSE.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Led by the child who simply knew - The Boston Globe

This article is a hard read because the thought of transgender children is a challenging one. To be honest, I would have been opposed to aiding a minor in transitioning genders, until I read this article. It is thought-provoking and informative. Full kudos to the parents of this child for trusting, respecting, and accepting her.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Do Bach flower remedies have a ro... [Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2007] - PubMed - NCBI

"The use of Bach flower remedies has brought about positive emotional changes in the majority of clients in this study. Whilst it is difficult to draw a definitive conclusion as to significance of the therapeutic value of these remedies in relation to pain above that of a placebo, the results are encouraging. In particular, relief of negative emotions and promotion of positive thought including how clients opened up about, and dealt with, emotional issues. The indication is that potential for Bach flower remedies as a therapeutic agent in the relief of pain does exist and is worthy of further qualitative and quantitative investigation through robust, purpose-designed studies to replicate and progress the results shown here."

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Gluten-free banana-chocolate-chip bread

1 stick butter (one quarter-cup)

1 cup sugar

1.5 – 2.0 cups applesauce

2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 and one-quarter cups flour (can use gluten-free flour from Bulk Barn – you can't tell the difference)

milk chocolate chips to taste, one-quarter to one-half a cup (optional)

In large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add bananas, eggs, and applesauce. Combine baking soda and flour. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix, stirring just enough to moisten the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour batter into 2 greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 55 mins or until bread tests done. Run knife around edge and turn out immediately. Cool on wire racks.

Effect of delayed versus early umbilical cord clamping on neonatal outcomes and iron status at 4 months: a randomised controlled trial | BMJ

Babies whose umbilical cords were clamped 3 mins or more had better iron levels at 4 months of age compared to those whose cords were clamped within 10 seconds of birth. FYI.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory // University of Notre Dame

James J. McKenna is probably THE expert on co-sleeping. It's a longer video interview (12 mins) but his discussion of bed-sharing is thoroughly considered and articulate. A pleasure to watch someone who is so good at what he does.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

At 102, therapist is too busy to stop working - latimes.com

Please meet my newest role model: At 102, therapist is too busy to stop working - latimes.com

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Study debunks myths on organic farms

The results are in from a 30-year side-by-side trial of conventional and organic farming methods at Pennsylvania's Rodale Institute. Contrary to conventional wisdom, organic farming outperformed conventional farming in every measure.

DEAR SUGAR, The Rumpus Advice Column #86: Tiny Revolutions - The Rumpus.net

I know as women we’re constantly being scorched by the relentless porno/Hollywood beauty blow-torch, but in my real life I’ve found that the men worth fucking are far more good-natured about the female body in its varied forms than is generally acknowledged. Naked and smiling, is one male friend’s only requirement for a lover. Perhaps it’s because men are people with bodies full of fears and insecurities and shortcomings of their own.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry Jam - Knock Knock - YouTube

Goosebumps ... EVERY TIME.

Friday, August 26, 2011

All you need to know about Republicans

Is right here:

* American Solutions, the fundraising powerhouse at the center for former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s promotional empire, has quietly shut its doors. Gingrich was forced to sever ties with the 527 group in order to run for president. At its peak, the group raised more money than any other such organization, collecting in excess of $52 million in its first four years. But it also spent nearly two-thirds of that on fundraising.