My toenail is falling off – do I have gout?

Gout is caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream, but that’s not much help without the whole explanation. Leave questions like “what causes uric acid buildup?” and “how can I prevent it from happening?”. The entire answer is related to protein and the kidneys. Protein contains a substance called purine, regardless of whether it is animal or vegetable in […]

Famous Vans in Television History

Those of us of a certain age have certain vans imprinted in our unconscious, thanks to the medium of television; think the Mystery Machine, driven by Fred and The Scooby Doo Gang or the distinctive black van used by Hannibal Smith’s A-Team. Younger viewers are being introduced to the less dynamic, but equally adorable van, driven by Postman Pat. And […]

Do you want more mass, power and muscle in your chest? That’s how you get it

Adding shape and muscle to your chest means that you develop your pecs to display a well-defined muscular quality. If you have read some of my other articles on muscle definition, you know that there is a big difference between indefinite muscle quality and well defined muscle quality. If you don’t understand this difference, first visualize the thick but shapeless […]

Monster Bluegill – A key to successfully producing trophy bass in ponds and lakes

The Coppernose is a subspecies of bluegill native to the far southeastern United States. It is now commonly stocked in ponds throughout the South. Coppernose bluegill resembles the native bluegill, however the Coppernose can be identified by the copper-colored band around the nose. They also have similar diets consisting of insects, crustaceans, and other aquatic invertebrates. Bluegill have small mouths […]

Computer Recycling Centers: How to Find Responsible Electronics Recycling Companies

Not long ago, CBS’s “60 Minutes” aired a story about e-waste and global dumping. Reporters followed a trail of electronic recycling items from a Denver-based company to Hong Kong, China, and caught the so-called “recycling” company red-handed engaging in the global dumping of electronic waste. With over 80% of recycled computer and electronics ending up as high-tech e-waste in developing […]