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Archive | February, 2006

A History of Ohab

February 28, 2006

Evidently, I am not the only one who finds it incredibly amusing to crop my head onto random torsos. Former labmate-mate, Carlos Ramirez, has recently created his own series of John-random torso fusings that aim to address the growing phenomenon from a more historical perspective. Carlos emailed me several of his works under the title [...]

The Bane of My Existence

February 27, 2006

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One word: “manuscript under consideration”

The Proudest ARCS Scholar

February 26, 2006

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At least, that’s what Suzie Vader titled the image when she emailed it to me last week. And, trust me, when Suzie Vader tells you something, you accept it as nothing less than universal truth. Dr. Carmichael had a different perspective upon adding this image to the Carmichael Lab personnel webpage, which can be accessed [...]

Intro to Biopsychology Honors Project Revisited

February 25, 2006

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In Fall 2001, I wrote a small review paper on the neurobiological effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or “Ecstasy”) in order to earn honors credit in Dr. Harry J Carlisle’s Intro to Biopsychology course. In this paper, I wrote: “Chance (1947) also determined that such factors as elevated temperature, external sound, and poor hydration worsened the [...]

2005-2006 ARCS Scholars

February 22, 2006

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Easily the greatest and best people in the world. (goldfish)

Linnsor Binnsor Ct.

February 20, 2006

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* Linnsor Binnsor of the Day: Courtesy of this street sign near my aunt Joan’s house in San Luis Obispo.

Nerve Growth Factor?

February 18, 2006

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NGF: Neuroscience Graduate Forum If you were unable to make it to NGF last week, and you happen to have a flux capacitor, perhaps this flyer (left) will come in handy. Note that this version of the NGF flyer was edited after my LG VX6000 digital camera/cell phone wonder device spotted a glaring misprint posted [...]

Happy Birthday Brian!

February 17, 2006

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As expected, February 17th once again marks the anniversary of the day Brian “I’ve Seen It All” Byrne was birthed some 20 years ago. I have heretofore coined the term “birthday” to more succinctly articulate this day of celebration. I also present to you this picture from our elementary school YMCA basketball team’s post-season party [...]

Animals Dressed as People

February 15, 2006

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* Ridiculous Item of the Day: Amusing to some, offensive to most, this ridiculous dog dressed as human is made even more ridiculous by the “Rufflesberger” variation on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger. Also recieving ridiculous votes: the time and effort put into knitting this costume.