This interesting post from a class I wish I took at the Brooklyn Brainery is worth a read. Gotta love random skills! The banana at left is how I assume they teach medical students suturing.Fun Facts About Sutures
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Umbrella Etiquette
Inspired by the rain outside and the severe ankle jab I received on the subway from a golf umbrella this morning, I present to you my tips for proper umbrella use. Hold the umbrella upright and tightly. The handle should be fairly perpendicular to the ground and centered on your body. This achieves maximum dryness… Continue reading Umbrella Etiquette
Interview with Liz Haag, Lipstick Reader
I met Liz Haag through the improv comedy world, and now know her to be a woman of many talents, including lipstick reading. I interviewed her about this unique skill to learn more: *************** Jen Bokoff: I’ve heard of lip reading (tough enough!), but how does one become a lipstick reader? Liz Haag: It’s a… Continue reading Interview with Liz Haag, Lipstick Reader
Worldwide Mural Map
A lot of neat murals to discover! This is a very much incomplete database, but those available on the map are fun to explore. Also, you can submit murals that you have seen. Let me know if you do!Worldwide Mural Map
Duke was one of the first employers to make benefits available to same sex partners in 1994 as a way to be inclusive and supportive of the needs of all faculty and staff, and this support will continue. Kyle Cavanaugh, vice president of administration at Duke, following the approval of Amendment One in North Carolina.… Continue reading
Off to work/school, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, May 9, 2012 Yes, I’m dabbling in the world of Instagram (and enjoy it, too) to capture those unexpected neighborhood moments and scenes that embrace the essence of NYC and the people who live here. Even though a lot of people are leaving Instagram since its grossly expensive Facebook… Continue reading
If you don’t like the world the way it is, change it—one step at a time. Be prepared for how long change might take and how hard it will sometimes be. Always remember the quote you wrote in your diary after hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak: “If you can’t fly, run; if you… Continue reading
If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves. Thomas Edison
“Grandma?” the man with the backpack said, crossing the street to get a better look at the elegant elderly woman walking down the sidewalk with a cane. “Oh hello!” she said, turning, apparently surprised to see him. He hugged her in greeting. “Happy birthday!” the man said, “I actually have a card for you up… Continue reading
Via USA.gov: How and Why You Should Write a Social Media Will
Social media is a part of daily life, but what happens to the online content that you created once you die? If you have social media profiles set up online, you should create a statement of how you would like your online identity to be handled. Just like a traditional will helps your survivors handle… Continue reading Via USA.gov: How and Why You Should Write a Social Media Will
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