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The History of Styrofoam
January 26th, 2007 |My sister and I judged a Science Fair at a middle school. I got the exciting (not) category of botany while she did biochem. One of the projects sent her on a wild good chase because a kid quoted a Web site in his research. He claimed — because of the web site — there [...]
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Cake Mania PC Game Review
December 4th, 2006 |Can you help this Mom-and-Pop style bakery grow and survive the world of Mega-Marts? It may not have “Tycoon” in its name, but Cake Mania runs like a Tycoon game. You’re Jill (sorry, guys, no Jack), the owner of a bakery who just graduated from culinary school. Jill’s grandparents’ bakery closed thanks to the new Mega-Mart [...]
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Personal Tip: Removing Wallpaper
October 9th, 2006 |The wallpaper border in the bathroom has been peeling, so finally got motivated to remove the wallpaper. I talked to a friend and did research online to see what method would work best. Turns out it’s a combination. The wallpaper is from 1996 — so the method may not work with older wallpaper. We started with [...]
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Letting Things Go
September 27th, 2006 |Letting things go — what is done is done is a recurring theme this week. In today’s Early to Rise newsletter, Robert Ringer talks about Dale Carnegie’s How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, a book a read years ago as I’m a worrier (thanks, Grandma). Ringer writes that some of the book’s content are outdated [...]
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ER Update
September 5th, 2004 |As previously reported, I went back in the hospital on Friday due to severe bleeding. Had to go to the OR for stitches to stop it since other measures did not work. Apparently, a blood vessel had broken open and sprung a leak. Stayed over on Fri and Sat nights. They wanted to watch me [...]
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Hospital Revisited
September 4th, 2004 |Back in the hospital. Severe bleeding yesterday. Surgery again to stop it since other measures did not work. Stayed overnite. Trying to determine whether or not I need a transfusion. Ay yi yi.
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In Recovery
August 30th, 2004 |Had surgery late last week and lost more blood than expected. Thankfully, no transfusion. Considering I have low blood pressure, I’m very tired. The pain is not bad - it’s the tiredness that got me. Thanks for all your well wishes. Update: I did neglect to mention the surgery reason. Trust me — not something you [...]
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15 Awesome Years
June 11th, 2004 |Just have to drop a note to say Happy Anniversary to my husband and partner in crime of 15 years. Here’s to many more!
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Plagiarist Sues University
May 31st, 2004 |Plagiarist to sue university is pitiful. Though the Internet can open doors for students, it also opens doors for plagiarism as I’ve witnessed as a teacher’s assistant at a major university. It’s unbelievable. [ Link Nico ]
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Wedding Wishes
May 28th, 2004 |I wish Christine and Mike all the best on their special wedding weekend. Here’s to many, many years of happiness and memories.
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