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thebrinkofMay 13, 20195 minFats: the Good and the BadOver the last several years, I’ve written a plethora of blog posts about the three hoaxes of the apothecary: statin drugs, cholesterol,...
thebrinkofApr 26, 20194 minDeliciously Demented DorseyTim Dorsey Tim Dorsey is insane. He’s certifiable. That’s the only conclusion one can reach after reading Triggerfish Twist. Actually,...
thebrinkofMar 12, 20192 minA Head Start on SpringSpring is about to, well, spring. I don’t know about you, but I’m doing cartwheels – and, for good measure, handsprings. Not really. Used...
thebrinkofMar 11, 20193 minA Franzen Family AffairJonathan Franzen If you’re looking for a shoot-’em-up, graphically violent novel with car chases, explosions, murders and torn bodies,...