Category Archives: Biology

The 8 Cups / 2 liters of Water myth

Posted on February 18, 2014 by timlyg

It is said that we need to drink a certain amount of water, that is 8 cups, a day. It is said by yoyos and quack doctors. There is no scientific evidence to back up such claim. And those yoyos … Continue reading →

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The City College CUNY Class: World Civilization 10100 Pre-historic to 1500 AD

Posted on February 5, 2014 by timlyg

This is an interesting course at the City College. Perhaps not evolution course at its best/worst, because the instructor is trying to be very open minded and sensitive about religious views. After all, I saw him at Redeemer, though he … Continue reading →

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Duke University Coursera Course: Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

Posted on January 9, 2014 by timlyg

I have other earlier entries. But this will be the main branch. To prove the missing link, professor Mohamed Noor used Sinornithosaurus millenii as example. A feathered dinosaur that is supposed to be the link between birds and reptiles. Provided … Continue reading →

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10 Healthy food good and delicious for weight loss

Posted on December 4, 2013 by timlyg

From FoxNews via FB post. 1. Baked potatoes 2. eggs 3. bean soup 4. Greek yogurt 5. apples 6. popcorn 7. figs 8. Oatmeal 9. Wheat berries 10. Smoothies http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/03/10-most-filling-foods-for-weight-loss/

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Posted on October 10, 2013 by timlyg

I did not know this imagery of treatment, seen often times in movies, is for depression. It is called electroconvulsive therapy.

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My Stomach Ache

Posted on October 7, 2013 by timlyg

It was seriously stressful. I thought there's a big stool stuck inside. Vomited by force. Couldn't stand or sit for long. Had to lie down on the stomach. Nadia was so kind to go out to the shop at night … Continue reading →

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The Right Way to Poop

Posted on September 21, 2013 by timlyg

I knew it! I've been criticizing this Western way for so long until I thought I was taking crazy pills. I know 2 people in my life who managed to still squat on the Westernized toilet (Though the ancient Romans … Continue reading →

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How to Catch Razor Fish Clams

Posted on August 3, 2013 by timlyg

I once saw it in a survival book when I was in high school or younger. I didn't know what type of shells the book was talking about and it was in Chinese. Now, I believe I found what creature … Continue reading →

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American Goldfinch at Van Cortlandt Park

Posted on July 26, 2013 by timlyg

Lately, I have observed American Goldfinches visiting a bush near 242nd Street Station (#1 subway train) on the park's side by the stairs. I would like to identify the plant. It has purple flowers. The Goldfinches seem to love feasting … Continue reading →

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House Centipedes

Posted on July 24, 2013 by timlyg

Scutigera coleoptrata Finally, I've identified them and put them on record for good. It would seems that these house centipedes are more good than harm. They are fast, walking on walls, ceilings and floors. They don't eat clothes but cloth … Continue reading →

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