Wednesday, November 13, 2002

Safety: Crossing With the Light. New York Times - Crosswalks that are not paired with traffic lights or stop signs appear to make intersections more dangerous instead of safer, at least for older pedestrians, a new study says. The study, published last week in The Journal of the ... I wonder how much this ridiculous study cost???!!! The "results" certainly shouldn't be a surprise to anyone! Geez!! 7:09:26 AM     Red wine 'good for sanity'. The Age - Drinking a Merlot or a Cabernet Sauvignon could be good for a person's sanity, a study published on Tuesday suggests. Am I the only one concerned about all these "studies"? What is a person to do with all this information? What do you eat or drink? Or DO, for heavens sake!! 7:03:49 AM     Daily glass of wine boosts breast cancer risk by 6%. Guardian - Drinking a single glass of wine a day increases a woman's chances of developing breast cancer by around 6%, according to a major global study which has been hailed as the final word on the role that alcohol and tobacco play in the disease. 7:01:11 AM     For Stuffing More Than Just a Stocking. Online shopping seems finally to have achieved parity with the glossy catalogs, making this year the easiest yet for holiday gift-buying. By Marian Burros. [New York Times: Dining and Wine] 6:57:16 AM     Get Lost, Apple Pie. Compared to a pie, a crisp, most often made with apples but accommodating of almost any fruit, is better textured, better flavored and easier to make. By Mark Bittman. [New York Times: Dining and Wine] 6:52:52 AM     Recipe: Apple Crisp. APPLE CRISP. [New York Times: Dining and Wine] 6:50:44 AM

© Copyright 2002 Terry Rune. Last update: 12/1/02; 6:53:10 AM.