Read it or lose it

This book publisher believes that books should be read. Like immediately (ok, within two months).

Once the book is opened, the words will start to disappear. Really

I guess the question on everybody’s mind is: do we get a refund?

Personally, I think it’s a terrible idea and hope it doesn’t catch on.

Books should last a long time. Not for two months. Not for two years.

But credit to them for a good sales gimmick.

The full story is here

Coffee and cigarettes

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It seems that coffee and cigarettes makes us smarter – take that National Healthy Lifestyle campaign!! Albeit for a short period.

The caffeine / nicotine combo increases processing speed and improves short-term working memory.

Not that I am encouraging anyone to smoke. As we all know, smoking has countless negative effects including cancer and stroke.

Speaking of which, quitting too has its own set of negative side effects so you might want to take it a day at a time. Good news though, those effects are short term.

As for coffee, take small, regular doses for maximum effect.