These are things that have caught my eye this Week and I want to Share.
Font Wars <<Comic sans Vs Arial (Mental Floss)
USDA Admits Link Between Antibiotic Use by Big Ag and Human Health <<The horrendous conditions that exist in industrial feedlots require the animals be given huge doses of antibiotics to survive. This overuse of medicine creates superbugs, antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are becoming a serious problem in our very own hospitals. Solution seems obvious to me. (Huffington Post)
Tarp Surfing – <<Yes, If I could ride a Skate Board I would totally try this. (Make Magazine)
The Claim: Artificial Sweeteners Can Raise Blood Sugar <<Yes, yes they can. Artificial sweeteners have never been shown to have any value, and they also taste pretty bad. I vote for natural sweeteners with real calories. Just use them sparingly. (New York Times)
On beans, rice, and everything you ever wanted to know about protein quality <<Really useful tutorial on the quality of protein in foods and what it means for you. (NutritionData)
What Caffeine Actually Does to Your Brain <<Interesting and surprisingly sciencey description on the effect of your daily cup of joe on the ol’ noggin. (Lifehacker)
Too much milk? <<We’ve all grown up hearing milk does a body good, but it isn’t particularly true. Here’s a fantastic analysis. (Los Angeles Times)
And Lastly, Starbucks Customers are Picky about their Free Water <<As a Ex-Barista I can totally relate to this. <Starbucks Gossip Blog>