How and Why to Manage Carbohydrate Intake

Source:  Reversing Type 2 diabetes starts with ignoring the guidelines | Sarah Hallberg | TEDxPurdueU

Video key points identified by 'Obesity Doctor' - Dr. Sarah Hallberg:

·       Medical science is biased; hence why diets are confusing and information is contradicting

·       Discusses insulin resistance which can lead to diabetes and heart disease

·       Carbohydrate is the largest contributing factor to insulin resistance and diabetes leading to a need for medication

·       Carbohydrate is not a nutrient

·       Protein is a nutrient

·       Fat does not cause insulin spikes; carbs does…keep blood sugar low

·       Recommendation? Minimize the amount of carb intake, but increase protein and fat intake

·       Hallberg provides viewers a vignette of how her clinic had a diabetes patient come off insulin by using the low-carb approach

·       Her recommended rules for a low-carb diet are:

1.     Don't eat 'fat-free' or 'low-fat' foods; they are loaded with chemicals and carbs

2.     Eat real food; not boxed food… if you cannot tell it's real food- it's not

3.     Eat foods you like

4.     Eat only when you are hungry…not on a planned schedule

5.     "NO GPS – No grains, potatoes, or sugar"; most alleged whole grains ARE PROCESSED whole grains… not the same

·       Two big reasons why low-carb is not well-promoted

1.     Carbs are a hard habit to break

2.     Competing business agendas and slanted health reporting

Some References

·       https://youtu.be/da1vvigy5tQ

·       https://amzn.to/2Mbbv5C

Family Security Resource: The Art of Invisibility - Kevin Mitnick

The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick



Here is the book link: http://amzn.to/2y7z9ca

Worth Reading?

Absolutely. Kevin Mitnick (author) provides novice and sophisticated computer users numerous tips to enhance personal on-line / cyber security.  I've been in the security business for almost 30 years, and this is one of the best books I've seen that provides at home users deep, but applicable, insights to home on-line security.

Worth Owning?

Yes. The book gives readers the mental insights and perspective one must have to best maintain personal privacy.

Is there such a thing as right of privacy?

In theory yes. However Mitnick proves how computer/phone users relinquish that privacy through vanity purchases. The government does not need to monitor your information; you give your data away to companies who SELL your private information to big data services supporting businesses using big data to target your wallet; determine whether an employee should hire you; your credit information; your security "secret answers" to "secret questions". 

Can you be invisible on the web?

No. You always leave a trace. You can only delay being found. You delay being found by creating a seperate identity. You must push equipment (computer, modems, printers, etc) and services only associated with that identity. You cannot use that equipment at home because of risk of contaminaton with your real identity. Your ability to hide will last only for so long, because you will eventually make a mistake.

Everything you do can be monitored at work, home or play. At work, whatever you print resides on the queue at work for the network monitors. Whatever you try to print can be used to assess your printing habits, and whether they are tied to work. Computer owned electronic equipment (phones, computers, cars) can be tracked an monitored to assess your level of work performance, as well as personal habits.

What benefit is the book? 

Mitnick provides readers a wealth of at-home easy-to-apply fundamentals and concepts you can employ to secure your daily personal and business dealings.

Here is the book link: http://amzn.to/2y7z9ca

If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a… — ProPublica

https://www.propublica.org/article/older-workers-united-states-pushed-out-of-work-forced-retirement

AGE DISCRIMINATION

If You're Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won't be Yours

A new data analysis by ProPublica and the Urban Institute shows more than half of older U.S. workers are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire, suffering financial damage that is often irreversible.

by Peter Gosselin

 Dec. 28, 2018, 5 a.m. EST

Scenario;

You are over 50 years old and you are pushed out of your job. 

• What options do you have to find another job? 

• Will you be sure you will get at least the same amount of pay?

• What is your bump plan if you cannot find another job?

• What skills are you developing now to prepare for a potential job loss?

Age Discrimination — ProPublica

Career planning requires more than:

1. researching the job market
2. developing a pathway to promotions
3. training for new skills and knowledge
4. developing personal relationships

Career planning also requires recognizing how you will survive as you age. Some options to consider are:

1. Having hobbies that can turn into self-employment opportunities
2. Strategic investing strategies; not only of money, but also the use of time and other resources that you can scale to mitigate potential challenges beyond your control

 

AGE DISCRIMINATION

For a half century, it has been the law of the land that with few exceptions older workers can't be treated 

differently than younger ones. But the protections against age bias aren't working like they used to.

Visit for more articles: https://www.propublica.org/series/age-discrimination 

10 Facts About Age Discrimination in the Workplace

10 Age Discrimination Facts

While the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) makes it illegal to discriminate against workers age 40 and up, the exact rules, and how they are interpreted, aren't always so clear to workers. Here are 10 important facts you should know about age discrimination:

Read more here: 

https://www.aarp.org/work/on-the-job/info-2017/age-discrimination-facts.html

"Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World by J. Kelly Hoey.

Here is a value-added book regarding networking I found very interesting and insightful. The book is, “Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World by J. Kelly Hoey.

The author starts by highlighting "skills alone won't make you a success". This is because everyone calls themselves an expert; college degrees can be bypassed, anybody can start a business in any location; and, the concept of working in a meritocracy is a fable.

What makes you special are people who KNOW what you bring to the table in terms of knowledge and experience; that you do what you do at a superlative level; that you offer distinct insights.  The bottom line is you need an audience, and that audience is your network- it’s about credibility and reducing the employer’s/investor’s risk.

Hoey provides some tactical and strategic approaches toward getting people to KNOW what you bring to the table. 

Frankly much of what she offers in the book is familiar to most of us, but there is a unique insightful 10% really worth pondering and putting into action.

You can find the book on Amazon http://amzn.to/2iSn1HB

Cheers

Targeting Your Resume – Baseline Considerations

Your resume is not about you. Your resume is about what you can offer the employer. 

Employees help employers make a profit, or enhance government operations. While you may have the desired skills a business/government organization needs, it does not ensure your longevity in a business/organization over time. Keep your resume polished, you may need to find another job.

Your resume should answer the needs identified in the job opening; nothing more.  Being clear and concise increases the odds of your resume landing you a job, or an interview. Resumes indicate how you communicate, as well as how you think and organize information.

Resumes do not necessarily win you a job; resumes get you interviewed for a job. Interviews test what you know about the hiring organization. Do you fit in the organizational culture? Do you really have the qualifications you say you have, etc?

Your resume should clearly address the following considerations:

• ·       Your experience relative to the job
• ·       Vignettes on how you provided value to employers in prior jobs.
• ·       Ensure you include the key words identified in the job requirement in the resume. Machines and recruiters are looking for key words matching the job requirement.
• ·       Ensure you put the key job requirements at the top of the resume.
• ·       Each resume you submit, needs to be specifically tailored for the specific job requirements.

Other references regarding resumes:

• ·       http://www.businessinsider.com/why-this-is-an-excellent-resume-2013-11
• ·       http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-recruiters-look-at-during-the-6-seconds-they-spend-on-your-resume-2012-4
• ·       https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/
• ·       https://intelligencecareers.com/resumes-for-defense-employers-keep-it-simple
• ·       https://www.theladders.com