This is the first part of my “A Year In Review” series where I will share some of my favorite stories, discoveries, and topics I found interesting in 2012. 2012 has been an amazing year, from a man explaining why God made him limbless to the Summer Olympics, from my acceptance into a post bac program to the presidential election. Although certain Continue reading
Last week I received a call from my volunteer coordinator at hospice letting me know that Charlene was actively dying. I was silent on the other end of the phone for about a minute before I replied, “I’ll be there after work.” Charlene was my first patient ever, and we met in March 2012 when I began volunteering for hospice. Continue reading
While getting my daily dose of nonsense on Yahoo.com I ran across a gem. This article states the top 10 technology flops of 2012 and number four on the list is the Nokia Lumia 900. Don’t worry, I haven’t heard of it either. The author clearly makes a point to emphasize the phone’s obscurity by stating that “more people probably Continue reading
November was a strong month financially, but also a tough one. For starters, I made $425 in free money. Scroll down further to see details. On the downside, my wife and I had to buy a car. When I’m about to drop 30-40k on education in a year, car problems are my worst nightmare. But, unfortunately there’s not much we Continue reading
The business world has driven change and innovation for centuries, but it’s notorious for being a harsh and unforgiving place. I tend to view it as a cutthroat environment with uptight corporate stiffs all vying for the next promotion, ruthless layoffs to achieve higher profits margins, and toxic corporate politics. But, to me there’s one attribute of business that’s more Continue reading
I have always been a casual tea drinker, usually just drinking whatever kind my wife would buy at the store. But in recent months I have become more aware of my health and have been looking for easy ways to stave off long-term illnesses like cancer and heart disease. One of the easiest ways I stumbled upon was green tea. Continue reading
Starbucks is offering a Buy One Get One FREE deal in-store from 2:00pm-5:00pm on December 13-16 as part of its “Rekindle” holiday promotion. The offer only applies to these holiday drinks: Caramel Brulee latte,Gingerbread latte and Peppermint mocha. Just in time for finals: ENJOY!
Texas Senator Carol Alvarado — for the second time — is making a push to ban sugary beverages in Texas state schools in an effort to fight childhood obesity. She made a similar effort last year that actually passed in the house, but was shot down in the Senate. While I’m a proponent of fostering an active and healthy lifestyle Continue reading
Whether you’re thinking about entering the field of medicine or not, Doctors’ Diaries is a must-see documentary that sheds light on the infamous process of med school and residency training. For lack of better words, here’s a short snippet from their website: “In 1987, NOVA’s cameras began rolling to chronicle the lives of seven medical students embarking on their years-long Continue reading
A daunting question: Roth or Traditional IRA? Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned investing veteran, this can be a tricky subject so let me break it down for you here. See my article on Traditional vs. Roth IRAs for more details on the differences between the two. Traditional IRA: Traditional IRAs are tax deductable NOW, but your Continue reading
Those pesky dark circles under our eyes can be a real depressant every morning. But have you ever noticed that they don’t always go away with a full night’s sleep? I hate to be the one to break the news… but it means you’re getting old. *SHRIEK* Believe it or not the eye carries fat cells in the orbital space around it Continue reading
Serve.com is a product of American Express, kind of like a prepaid card. They are offering a $25 matching bonus with your initial $25 deposit into your account. There is no minimum account balance and you can deposit the funds back into your bank account at any time with no penalty. This deal expires 12/31/12 This is simple to obtain and you Continue reading
This age-old question incessantly lingers on, even as U.S. cell phone subscriptions now exceed the entire U.S. population (1). While some studies around the world have published contradicting results, one message seems to ring clear among the majority: there is no known link between cell phone use and brain cancer. The most likely reason can be found in your old Continue reading
Simple to obtain, just follow these steps: Go to this link: click here. Click the two “like” buttons at the upper right. Fill out the survey. We’d like to offer you Miles for your Thoughts! Earn 500 AAdvantage® bonus miles just for sharing your thoughts with American Airlines. First, like both the American Airlines and AAdvantage Facebook pages – then Continue reading
The Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program offers a unique opportunity to prepare for medical school in a structured, collaborative way as an alternative to taking the classes on your own at your local college. Post-bac programs come in all different shapes and sizes, from Columbia University‘s post-bac with a 2011 class of 606 students, to Johns Hopkins with an annual class size of around 30 Continue reading