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  1. a quick note: "rBGH is not a human hormone, therefore its effects on humans may not be the same as human growth hormone and are therefore somewhat unpredictable unless rigorously tested."

    the first phrase is absolutely true.  in fact, rBGH has no effect on humans, partially because humans do not have receptors for it. 

    Daughaday, W, Barbano DM. "Bovine somatotropin supplementation of diary cows." JAMA. 1990; 264:1003-1005

    Humans also do not have receptors for pesticides, yet some pesticides stimulate hormonal activities in humans despite the different molecular structures. The reason why is still unknown.

  2. Sometimes a sudden and swift ending is better than 'morphing'. I have been sick about Marshall Field's morphing into Macy's; I took the girls there to see the store windows for the last time. P'raps they'll try to approximate the show next year, but we won't go. Changing hands and management would only wilt and erode the backbone that gave Berghoff's its air.

    If Dairy Queen Buys out Margie's Candies I'm sure as hell not going back!

    The Murals are a shame though, no way around it.

  3. The counter person usually tries to hide a smile, but I absolutely refuse to to play along by calling the thing a "venti."

    I follow my 'english' order- medium for example, with an apologetic- I'm saving the Italian terms for when I actually order coffee in Italy. It'll make it more special."

    The kids appreciate it. They know it's bogus.

  4. One of the most romantic and fun trips I ever planned involed blowing through Memphis New Year's eve. It was the only evening of the week I didn't plan, and we just picked this dive.

    It was great- country music and a friendly crowd. Happy Serendipity. Here's the food part-

    Right before the new year, the staff hurriedly passed out little bowls of ham and beans. No one seemed surprised, but my man & I raised our eyebrows at each other and politely ate them.

    Is this- not to sound juvenile- a thing?

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