You deserve a break

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. So goes the old maxim. And that’s probably why movies have been so popular since they came on the scene more than a hundred years ago. They offer an armchair journey to another place or another time, sometimes even into a distant future. They play an important role in our …

Want to get away?

Maybe escape to a tropical island in the middle of nowhere? Be careful what you wish for. Here’s a look at one two thousand miles from the nearest continent, inhabited by a mere 60 people (2009 Census). This relates to this week’s I Hate Monday and the PSA of the Week (both below). MIDWAY : trailer : a film by …

Good video

Words of wisdom, free for the taking in this useful video. My favorite excerpt (spoiler alert): “Inch by inch is a cinch; by the yard is hard.” Remember those words. My only problem with this otherwise excellent message is several misspellings and typos. So when you see “NYC” remember they meant “AUG.” When people say “New York” they really mean …

HEY KIDS!!!

Calling all kids! And parents! And grandparents! And teachers! The Medical Examiner has a feature called “Ask the Doctor” that lets you – yes, YOU! – ask questions to a real live doctor. No appointment necessary! Write ins welcomed! And there’s no co-pay required! Leave your insurance card at home! What’s your burning question? Our panel of physicians from Pediatric …

If it snows…

Today’s forecast for Augusta includes a slight chance of snow flurries. Although no accumulation is expected, the Blown Forecast is staple of Meteorology 101. And so as a public service (we usually publish those on Tuesdays), here is an anatomical cross-section of your typical snowman.

X-Ray Vision

If you saw The Clipping File in this week’s Medical Examiner you already know what this picture is about. If not, here’s the deal: a group of radiologists were shown the following image and asked to identify any tumor or unusual mass which might be visible. As reported by National Public Radio, 83 percent of the radiologists who examined the …

Probably just a joke and nothing more…

…let us hope these words have never been uttered in real life. Even if they haven’t, the possibility that this mentality exists somewhere is frightening enough.

2:15:13

It’s a 3rd Friday, meaning the Internet’s Most Salubrious Blog has a date with Augusta’s Most Salubrious Newspaper. Man. Couldn’t this have happened yesterday? This issue begins with a suspenseful tale with a classic pulp fiction illustration and a pulsating conclusion that will hopefully have your heart pounding. Other highlights: the irrepressible Bad Billy Laveau; Helen Blocker-Adams; medical student columnist …

The Real Nollie

Confession: that baby walking wasn’t really Nollie. That was me when I was young. THIS is the real Nollie, already seven days old.