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Quickies: None of this is good news• I don’t even know what to think of this. But it’s a little disappointing that a con man under investigation for posing as a death-penalty expert was able to successfully pose as a psychotherapist. Yikes. [DN] • Speaking of scary things: Being allergic to wheat isn’t as rare as once thought. Yikes. [Inky] • The kids in Jersey accused of beating up homeless people — the “Bum Hunters,” we’ve all dubbed them — say they’re not guilty. [KYW 3] • Pierre Robert: Guest co-host of 10! today! Right now! Feel the magic, citizen! |
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My girlfriend was diagnosed with celiac disease (the allergy to gluten, which is, essentially, all wheat, rye, and barley products) 4 years ago, and they only checked for it because they finally realized her mom had it. It’s not too bad a change in lifestyle, especially because the supermarkets are stocking a lot more gluten-free products than they used to, and most of the gluten-free stuff tastes fine. But it’s important to get checked for it if you have any suspicion that you might have it. Also, you’d be amazed by how many foods have gluten in them, once you become aware of it.
I think you missed the money line from that first story:
Subsequent calls to Gottfried’s “office” numbers - including one with a recorded message that sounded suspiciously like Gottfried faking a female receptionist’s voice - were not returned.
I eat so many products that contain wheat, barley, rye. I’m sure there gluten-free equivalents, but it’d probably be a big lifestyle change for me at least. I feel like maybe there should be more research done into celiac disease. Maybe it’s been ratcheted up recenty.