Avatar (2009)

On 2010.01.17, in consumed culture, by nicole
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After two failed attempts last weekend, Ben and I were able to see Avatar.

I do not understand the depression that people claim to have upon leaving the movie.  They suck.

It was super anti-colonialism.  What a reflection of our society’s for the movie to be so widely consumed and appreciated.  Wheee.

 

Food, Inc. (2008)

On 2010.01.17, in consumed culture, by nicole
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Watched Food, Inc. one evening last week when Ben and I failed to get in to see Avatar.

I have read Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma and Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation.  I was not surprised at all by the film, but thought it made the main themes of these two books accessible to the average person.  Definitely nothing new, but definitely terrifying anyways.

 

FDA on BPA

On 2010.01.15, in health, politics, by nicole
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FDA shifts stance on BPA, announces “some concern” about children’s health

Heyyyy regulatory system, go research and regulate!

 

Access Articles

On 2010.01.14, in ideas, politics, technology, by nicole
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White House Mulls Plan to Broaden Access to Published Papers

One thing I have worried about is that I will lose access to papers when I graduate!  A better PubMed would be awwwwesome :D.

 

Telemedicine

On 2010.01.14, in health, health workers, technology, by nicole
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Denmark Leads the Way in Digital Care

The ambulances have access to electronic medical records, so medical technicians can update them for the doctors even as patients are on their way to the emergency room.

Tight.

 

MCAT Usefulness

On 2010.01.14, in health workers, thoughts, by nicole
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Looking Beyond MCATs to Pick Future Doctors

I’m not too big a fan of the big five personality traits and judgments based on these, but I am a fan of more being involved with med school admissions than MCATs and GPAs.

 

Michelle’s Legacy

On 2010.01.14, in news, politics, by nicole
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After a Year of Learning, the First Lady Seeks Out a Legacy

I am incredibly excited that Michelle is going to use her influence in a positive way.  I remember thinking last year that she is such a respectable woman, mother, lawyer, etc., and that she could do so much.  Such a role model!

 

Diversity Day

On 2010.01.13, in funny/cool, ideas, by nicole
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Should ‘The Office’ Be Used in HR Training?

Yesss!  I’d look forward to the trainings :D