January 2010
19 posts
Best regards, Kind regards, or Yours sincerely? →
At work, I like “regards” in not-quite-formal email and even “cheers” in rare chatty cases. I used to like neither. And of course usually nothing - but I always include a signature block if its not already downthread, because who likes looking up phone numbers?
Life with Aspergers: The Aspie Meltdown - An... →
Interesting blog on Asperger’s syndrome.
The new spring noogies are here! →
Galliano’s spring collection is really sigh-inspiring. Love, love the equestrian looks and the pretty dresses with the jackets.
Gotta get this nightmare out of my system →
I don’t have ALS, but I have this same nightmare. I think a lot of people do. I am going to have to start regular yoga practice again and perhaps that will help.
I don’t ever want to be in the situation in this thread… I wish a hospital could consider this post a living will/advance directive on that! At any rate - reminder to everyone including me to write your living wills...
Novel 'Morning-After' Pill Works for Five Days →
Not available yet in the US, but on the horizon. Note interesting comment by nurse - those with moral objections to Plan B would not have those same objections here since it works by supressing ovuluation rather than by preventing implantation.
"Perfect Words" →
Doctor expounds on postive thinking and the power of suggestion. Can’t decide if this is cute and sweet or patronizing. I like the “certificate of perfection” though.
“This is another one of those amazing cases that seem to follow the rule that a...”
– Toddler Found Frozen in Creek Revives
Curious that her parents didn’t want her transported in a powered vehicle - Amish? But many Amish communities are reasonable - their anti-technology comes from not hating technology but hating “being on the grid.” But you’d think that...
Dine About Town →
It’s that time of the year - does anyone want to go to dinner? :)
Charity Navigator's vetted list of Haiti... →
Also I have texted “yele” to 501-501 to donate $5 to Wyclef Jean’s foundation for Haiti - have you? :-)
A Successful Foreclosure Flip For Fifteen... →
The comment saying “D1 up 30%” doesn’t sit well with me. What’s the point of a crappy economy if I can’t think it’s possible to buy in the Richmond district in the near future? I’m ready to give up, rent something nicer, and wait to buy when the kids are grown.
How about the Old Westport section of Kansas City, MO? It’s in the top five walkable...
FDA OKs tocilizumab (Actemra) for Refractory RA →
No Environmental Link in California Autism... →
Our pediatrician’s pet theory is that in Silicone valley, guys without social skills can still pull mates and thus pass the genes on. I think the educated parents are probably just more aware of what to look and test for.
Study: Antidepressant lift may be all in your head... →
Mom saves boy from cougar attack →
Best headline of the new decade. (Hat tip to Christle.)
RA Podcast: RA.187 Tensnake →
I haven’t enjoyed a resident advisor podcast as much as this one in a long while.
Lack of Sleep Linked to Depression in Adolescents →
Go to bed!