January 2012
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December 2011
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November 2011
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FDA Rejects Avastin for Breast Cancer →
About time.
That drug does not work.
People, targeting VEGF is not a panacea for cancer.
October 2011
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Getting your money's worth (or not)
When we buy a car, we want the most options for the money we are paying.
When we go to the restaurant, we are happiest when we get the most food for our money - whether it be quality or quantity.
We expect performers to go “over-time” and give encore performances at concerts.
But when it comes to education, we are satisfied with with the least amount possible. We groan when we get...
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Extra Credit
Will they give me extra credit if I walk into my midterm after a few Washington Apple Shots?
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September 2011
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Immune system, loaded with re-made T-cells,... →
Um not so fast. This is based on a sample size of 3. Also the new T cells killed all their humoral immunity - no antibodies so um… yeah B cell infusions for the rest of your life otherwise you’ll die from some random bacterial infection.
elemenopeeeeeeeeeeeee:
So we’re all probably gonna live to be about 120years old.
August 2011
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Funny Facebook Status
darn, why can't I be so witty/sassy.
Status: Good night Irene - please don't wake me up as I am a bitch without my sleep!
Comment: Wait! So you haven't slept in how long?
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lol, wat
So I’ve been using my Amazon prime a lot lately, but today I had a large package that I did not expect. At first I thought it was a care-package from my parents.
I opened the box to find four “Pink Panther Ultimate Collection” sets as well as a video game. Checked the outside of the box and the address was correct. The inside of the box has an address for a place in Ladera...
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First day at PCMC
When I left the patient’s room, the patient was still alive.
Great Success!
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Debt Ceiling
&@*#@($ The Senate passed the debt ceiling plan (the House approved it yesterday). No doubt that Obama will sign it. I’m really angry at the Democrats for being meek and passive about this. The Republicans, the extortionists that they are, held the American people hostage for weeks. (At one point, proposing to cut Medicare and Social Security) Watch as the economy is headed for another...
July 2011
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Dead Raccoon
Dad just called. Our golden retriever killed a raccoon that was harassing our koi pond in the backyard. He’s not sure what to do with the body? Bury it? Call animal services? I’m a bit surprised that Dorothy was able to catch a raccoon. She used to be really quick, but now that she’s 14 years old and has lost sight in one eye… and most of her hearing … wow, kind of...
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thanks mom!
Just got a wire transfer for 10,000. What a way to start the weekend!
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I want
a russian sheepdog, apparently most of them were wiped out during WW2. so finding them in the states is very rare. (and yes this was 이선균’s dog in Coffee Prince)
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Google+
I hope it catches on. Looks like I can invite people. Guess they are starting to open it up.
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June 2011
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Came back from the midnight showing. Next to Avatar, this is one of the better films done in 3D - really shows the utility of such a feature. However as this is a Michael Bay film - the story feels stale and the characters lifeless (with the exception of John Malkovich and Ken Jeong, hehe). If you haven’t seen any of the previous two films, there is really no reason to see this one. You...
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Obese people should pay extra.
On my recent trip to Maui, I decided to save some money (plane tickets were $1200) and bought economy tickets. Because of the last-minute nature of our trip, I could not purchase adjacent seats. We got on the plane and are excited for our trip. My excitement is tempered when I see a very large woman struggling to move down the aisleway. I pray that she is not my seat partner. She inches closer and...
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The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that makers of... →
Not as bad as Citizens United vs Federal Election Commission (2010). But this recent decision goes to prove how much of an idiot Justice Thomas is. How the hell did he get on the bench?
crindi:
newsweek:
The majority opinion acknowledged that the decision dealt an “unfortunate hand” that “makes little sense” to those who were harmed by generic drugs and are unable to sue the drug makers.
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756th realization of a coffee addiction
you start smelling roasted blue mountain coffee beans in your urine.
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Plum-and-Herb Wine Cocktail
This sounds good.
Cook 1 / 3 cup sugar, 1 / 3 cup water and 1 spring fresh rosemary or thyme over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves; cool and remove the herb. Combine 1 bottle not-too-dry white wine (like Riesling), 1/4 cup gin, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 to 4 chopped plums and 1/4 cup of the rosemary syrup. Chill for at least 2 hours, taste and add more syrup if you like and serve.
From...
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Japanese pensioners volunteer to take over... →
“I am 72 and on average I probably have 13 to 15 years left to live. Even if I were exposed to radiation, cancer could take 20 or 30 years or longer to develop.”
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May 2011
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a moment of honesty
If I could trade singing voices with anybody, it would be Nick Cave. What a bad ass.
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HERROMAN: Style Tip: Boat Shoes →
Funny you mention deck shoes. I got a pair from Cole Haan last week. All the snow is melted now, and I’m wearing them. Comfortable.
herroman:
Also known as deck shoes or topsiders, they’re a great summer alternative to flip flops or outrageous gladiator sandals as you can wear them sockless (I’ll admit that I still wear both styles even though they’re sartorially less sound). J. Crew...
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April 2011
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Guitar
Yesterday, I got a call from dad. He says mom is taking guitar lessons, and I should go learn too, so we can have our own little duet when I visit.
Today I went out and got a guitar. I’m going to get good. Can’t let my mom beat me. Or I just spent $1,100 on a living room decorative item. I’m asian; I’m supposed to be good at all things music-related… right??? or does...