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[19 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]

Some people requested links to the organizations and studies that Prof. Goldberg talked about last night. You can find them all on Prof. Goldberg’s web page.

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[10 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]

After 12 weeks, I am finally through with my lenghty omega-3 trial. After weeks of taking 12 pills a day, getting blood drawn, and endless questionairres, I’m ready for some fish. I was positive I had fish oil because of a strange smell with my pills, but I was taking flaxseed Omega-3s the whole time. Guess I was wrong…big time.
It was very difficult making it through the 12 weeks. Easy to let your focus slip, forget to take some pills, or even have some omega-3s. I’m a huge believer …

General, Science in Action »

[20 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]

About 10 DtaSers hauled themselves to the SF Dump for a tour of the facilities. SF has a huge disposal facility with many separates parts: There’s hazardous disposal (paint, batteries, oil, e-waste, etc.), public dump (for all your personal dumping needs at $123.07/ton), the recycling center (bottles and cans just claps your hand, just clap your hands), and of course the good ol’ household garbage transfer station.

The sheer volume of garbage was staggering…about 14-18 tons per day goes straight to the landfill. Looking out at the field of garbage, it …