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Selasa, 06 September 2011
Senin, 05 September 2011
All in a day's work
Today I received my first "Yo Professor!" email of the semester*, had a student sitting in my office providing an unsolicited out-of-the-blue trashing of some colleagues, and, during the meeting, had a student who I've never seen before just walk in to my office asking to borrow a stapler.**
Last week another female STEM professor and I were walking down the street and a car of young men drove past and started honking and shouting. And another almost-student posted very bizarre ethnic and racial slurs online.
I think we need R. Lee Ermey to give the opening speech at orientation, whoever is doing it now is clearly too much of a softie.
Apparently it's not just me having fun encounters with students this week! Must be all the crazy weather.
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(*) Actually, at least he called me Professor instead of Mrs., or, worse, Mr. (That gender confusion happened last week, actually. "I'd really like to talk to Dr. FCS about his research program.")
(**) Ok, so it's Labor Day, so maybe the main office was closed. But it seems to me he could have knocked. And left when he saw another student was in my office. And, apologized and/or left when I growled and scowled. @Piggie(Oh, Ermeyyyyyyyyyy).
Last week another female STEM professor and I were walking down the street and a car of young men drove past and started honking and shouting. And another almost-student posted very bizarre ethnic and racial slurs online.
I think we need R. Lee Ermey to give the opening speech at orientation, whoever is doing it now is clearly too much of a softie.
Apparently it's not just me having fun encounters with students this week! Must be all the crazy weather.
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(*) Actually, at least he called me Professor instead of Mrs., or, worse, Mr. (That gender confusion happened last week, actually. "I'd really like to talk to Dr. FCS about his research program.")
(**) Ok, so it's Labor Day, so maybe the main office was closed. But it seems to me he could have knocked. And left when he saw another student was in my office. And, apologized and/or left when I growled and scowled. @Piggie(Oh, Ermeyyyyyyyyyy).
Minggu, 04 September 2011
Catered Paleo Dinner with Yours Truly
Gil Butler, organizer of the Western Washington Paleo Enthusiasts group, has organized a catered "paleo" dinner on Sunday, October 9th. He will be screening the first episode of "Primal Chef", Featuring Robb Wolf and others. He invited me to give a short (20 minute) presentation, which I accepted. There are still roughly 30 spots remaining [update 9/21-- the event is full].
The event will be in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and the price is $15.76 per person. I will not be paid for this talk, it's just an opportunity to share ideas and meet people.
Click here to register.
The event will be in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and the price is $15.76 per person. I will not be paid for this talk, it's just an opportunity to share ideas and meet people.
Click here to register.
Kamis, 01 September 2011
Book Review: The End of Overeating
The End of Overeating was written based on the personal journey of Dr. David A. Kessler (MD) to understand the obesity epidemic, and treat his own obesity in the process. Dr. Kessler was the FDA commissioner under presidents George HW Bush and Bill Clinton. He is known for his efforts to regulate cigarettes, and his involvement in modernizing Nutrition Facts labels on packaged food. He was also the dean of Yale medical school for six years-- a very accomplished person.
Dr. Kessler's book focuses on 1) the ability of food with a high palatability/reward value to cause overeating and obesity, 2) the systematic efforts of the food industry to maximize food palatability/reward to increase sales in a competitive market, and 3) what to do about it. He has not only done a lot of reading on the subject, but has also participated directly in food reward research himself, so he has real credibility. The End of Overeating is not the usual diet book.
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Dr. Kessler's book focuses on 1) the ability of food with a high palatability/reward value to cause overeating and obesity, 2) the systematic efforts of the food industry to maximize food palatability/reward to increase sales in a competitive market, and 3) what to do about it. He has not only done a lot of reading on the subject, but has also participated directly in food reward research himself, so he has real credibility. The End of Overeating is not the usual diet book.
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