Monthly Archives: December 2008

The Eyelash Comb-Over

Posted on December 29, 2008 by

Allergan created a medication that will grow your eyelashes!  Do we want our eyelashes to grow long enough to become the bald man’s answer to a comb-over?

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From Fresco to Rescue: The No Good Samaritan

Posted on December 22, 2008 by

Gospel of Luke, chapter 7, verses 25-37:

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Soap Operas and Public Health

Posted on December 17, 2008 by

We can learn a lot from television.  Sometimes the best teaching comes when presented in a dramatic form.  Soap Operas have been a stable of American television for fifty years and their very structure brings form to understanding.

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When One Kidney is Not Enough

Posted on December 14, 2008 by

On December 12, 2008, I watched ABC News’ 20/20 and I was left slack-jawed by an incredible story about a boss that donated a kidney to an employee. At initial viewing, you are led to coo and ohh, but when … Continue reading →

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