Today was a rescheduled work day for me—from Tuesday, when I was flying back from Dallas. I took a late lunch to attend a S-L meeting, at which I was given a 200% increase on a stipend. Sweet! After work, I met Kevin (av8rdude) at Helios, where I tried one of their smoothies for the … Read more
Some of these profiles on some of the web sites slay me. This guy’s made me guffaw at the end, where he has the audacity to tell people not to stereotype him, when he stereotypes (indicated in red) the entire way through his profile. I live in Indy, but based in Houston. I will be … Read more
Feel no pain! German researchers have discovered that coughing during an injection can lessen the pain of the needle stick. According to Taras Usichenko, author of a study on the phenomenon, the trick causes a sudden, temporary rise in pressure in the chest and spinal canal, inhibiting the pain-conducting structures of the spinal cord. I … Read more
Fight fire without water! Worried those wings will repeat on you tonight? “Sleep on your left side,” says Anthony A. Star-poli, M.D., a New York City gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at New York Medical College. Studies have shown that patients who sleep on their left sides are less likely to suffer from acid … Read more
If your throat tickles, scratch your ear. When you were 9, playing your armpit was a cool trick. Now, as an adult, you can still appreciate a good body-based feat, but you’re more discriminating. Take that tickle in your throat; it’s not worth gagging over. Here’s a better way to scratch your itch: “When the … Read more
Any guesses as to what this is a map of?
I drove into the office today. I had a one-on-one meeting this afternoon with my manager, during which we discussed, among other things, our bonus pay, which will be included in our March 15th check. Let’s just say it’s certainly not going to pay for my big trip in October, nor will it make any … Read more
I got up at 8AM, and did a little bit of work on my ENG 675 Design Document capturing some information from my meeting with Jon Idol yesterday. I had my morning coffee and some breakfast, and let’s just leave it at a surprising “solid morning duty.” There is a &deity. After the trash and … Read more
I just love this woman! Can’t you just feel the finger snaps in her response?!? Dear Prudie, My husband and I are expecting our first child in June. I will have at least five showers. I was wondering if it would be acceptable to ask that one of my showers be a “gift card shower” … Read more
Not that cold-blooded murder is ever a good thing, and that’s just what this local story ended up being about, but it was encouraging to me that even a criminally insane mind can recognize when to use “your” as opposed to “you’re.” Raleigh — A Wendell woman died after being cut Monday evening—hours before her … Read more