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Archive | May, 2006

Gain of Function, Loss of Function

May 31, 2006

Jetpacks: Seriously, where is my jetpack? They have been promising us jetpacks for nearly a hundred years. “They”, of course, being the Germans. Remember all that stock footage of experimental rocket backpacks gone wrong? German men blasting 20 feet into the air with zero control over their direction or landing? The Jetsons? The Rocketeer? How [...]

"Weapon X" Meets his Match: The Carmichael Lab Chronicles continue…

May 29, 2006

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Despite weeks of preparation, scouting, and a flawless gameplan, Team Carmichael knew it was chasing a nearly impossible goal. Sweeping the gold medals had never been done at the Neurology Picnic, and it would take more than just physical intimidation and the insemination of fear in the eyes of every man, woman, child, and clown [...]

Why a door can’t be a jar.

May 26, 2006

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* Ridiculous Sign of the Day: Then why is it a door? Provided courtesy of the Spencer lab.

Celebrity Doubles Update

May 25, 2006

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The Celebrity Doubles section on the parent website has been updated. Some of them you’ve seen before through the journal. Others are brand-spanking new. Either way, let us all be clear that my Celebrity Doubles Page is meant to provide joy and laughter at the expense of my friends’ dignity. CLICK HERE and enjoy the [...]

Skeleton Heads

May 20, 2006

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This weekend, I had the “opportunity” to watch the trailer for the newest comic book adaptation, Ghost Rider, which stars Nicolas Cage as a motorcycle-riding, chain-wielding, flaming skeleton man who fights the forces of evil by night. Though not directly related to Ghost Rider, I would like to share one small revelation. I love how [...]

The 2006 Neurology Picnic Balloon Toss: The Carmichael Lab Chronicles continue…

May 17, 2006

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New competition. Same ending. There will be no build-up. No rising tension. No narrative hook. I am champion of the 2006 Neurology Picnic Balloon Toss. Now, I’ve never been one to gloat, unless of course you consider this journal to be an extension of me, in which case my entire existence would be based on [...]

Rehab Van Winkle

May 15, 2006

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* Ohab the Rehab of the Day: Courtesy of the Rehab Record van. For the record, and for MG’s peace of mind, photographing a van while traveling approximately 20 mph in my Honda also qualifies as my “death-defying” car stunt for the year 2006. It was difficult, but despite doubts, I was able to top [...]

Neurology Picnic Day 2006 and Weapon X: The Carmichael Lab Chronicles Continue…

May 13, 2006

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While advancing the field of neuroscience through the development of innovative neural repair strategies is the main goal in the Carmichael Lab, we also recognize that personal health and fitness are key ingredients to academic success. Athletics are nothing new for members of the Carmichael Lab. After all, Dr. Carmichael himself was once a legend [...]

Marty Ohab is Marty Ohab in Big Blue: The Story of Marty Ohab

May 13, 2006

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Over winter break, Richard and I spent a few hours going through some of his family home videos that his dad had recently transfered to DVD. Though Richard, in general, is a person of little to interest to me, except for when I need a ride somewhere or when I’m bored during winter break, I [...]