Odds & Chances of Dying

Have you ever asked yourself, “How likely am I to die of suicide?”, “How likely is it that I will die in a flood or a fire?”, “How likely am I to die of cancer?” “What are the odds of me dying of heart disease?” “What are the odds of dying of alcohol poisoning?” If you are the morbid person wondering all of these things, look no further- the answer to all of these questions on the odds of dying are below.… read more “Odds & Chances of Dying”

Alcoholism & Alcoholics Anonymous: Willpower or Disease?

I realize that my discussion of alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous groups and personal responsibility may offend some people. All I ask is that you read it with an open mind and consider the ideas presented and the science behind them. If you have a problem with alcoholism, you need to get treatment and take control of your life- just do it the right way.read more “Alcoholism & Alcoholics Anonymous: Willpower or Disease?”

Great State of the Globe Article

I read an excellent article in the New York Times today and I highly recommend that anyone remotely interested in the state of the world, American politics, globalization and the balance of power read it.

The article is pretty long, but well worth the time. I don’t agree with all of the authors assertions or conclusions, but he is very much on the right path.… read more “Great State of the Globe Article”