Follow-up
Why the apparent reversal in the thinking about coffee? Earlier studies didn't always take into account that known high-risk behaviors, such as smoking and physical inactivity, tended to be more common among heavy coffee drinkers at that time.
Studies have shown that coffee may have health benefits, including protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver disease, including liver cancer. It also appears to improve cognitive function and decrease the risk of depression. {More like: so long as you keep drinking coffee, you will not get depressed. A subtle, but important difference.}
However, the research appears to bear out some risks. High consumption of unfiltered coffee (boiled or espresso) has been associated with mild elevations in cholesterol levels {Doing good so far...}. And some studies {Uh-oh...} found that two or more cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of heart disease in people with a specific — and fairly common — genetic mutation that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. So, how quickly you metabolize coffee may affect your health risk.
Let's get something straight: if you drink less than two (real talk: let's say 4) cups of coffee a day, you're just a recreational coffee drinker. I, sirs, am a professional.
Now, I need to go run my DNA in the hay-doop cluster to see about that "genetic mutation."
Tech & Work World
Cloud Ads
In case you didn't know, IT is my hobby and my job. I like to collect pictures of cloud ads in airports and otherwise (see above about keeping the flow of coffee steady).
Here's some from my recent trip to Amsterdam:
Send me some #cloudads!
One of my favorite IT ads ever, from 2008:
I like the look on the dude's face in background: "not gonna happen, ladies."
Quick Hits
Fun & IRL
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