Chocolate! A fundraiser that supports the cystic fibrosis foundation! I have attended this event in the past, and it is wonderful. If you are in the Atlanta area and like chocolate, I highly recommend.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Georgia Chapter

The Caitlin Rhododendron is a beautiful pink scented rhododendron that was created by Dr. Jim Marcellus through the crossing of the Fortune and Hummingbird Rhododendrons, and named after his granddaughter.

Its my great uncle Jim who had a major influence in my interest in science at an early age - this is just one of many reasons:) He has made a new flower - and it is soooo beautiful!

Official Flower

on May day! W00t!

Rad - I can't wait to finish up this whole thesis thing so I can get back to crafting.

Missile Command Circle Skirt - Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories

Word!

Stanford biologist raps science - San Jose Mercury News

Make your own word cloud....I am SOOOOO making a word cloud of my thesis, as several of my classmates have done - it ends up looking really rad and nerdy.

Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds

A computer virus won’t help your laptop work — but a biological virus could. Tweaking their genes just so could engineer viruses for making the rechargeable lithium ion batteries that power devices such as laptops, iPods and cell phones, researchers report online April 2 in Science.

so cool

Science News / Viruses Could Power Devices

Sweeeeeeet - safe for work...but probably not for kids:) Well...kids who still believe in the easter bunny! (Can you tell I am procrastinating from writing my thesis....yes...yes you can)

Etsy :: CraftyHedgehog :: The Easter Bunny donated his body to science

This is an excerpt from my friend Nancy's blog. Her baby was born premature, under a pound in fact, but thanks to Vanderbilt, itty bitty Becca is thriving today. Nancy is walking in the March of Dimes this year to raise money for vital research on premature birth. Check out Nancys blog, and then link over the the March of dimes - every bit makes a difference!

Thanks

Marie

This week marks one year from that awful day on which we received our baby girl’s awful prognosis. Dr. Fines’ exact words were, “I think we need to be prepared to lose this baby.” I was crushed. After calling John (who was in Costa Rica at the time) and stopping at Mejier to buy some pink sleepers, I took a nap. Here’s an excerpt of how I described that afternoon on this blog:

“The thing about taking a nap is that life doesn’t really change while you’re asleep. That whole “While You Were Sleeping” concept - not so much. When I woke up that afternoon - and for the next several mornings - I experienced that moment that many people who go through some kind of tragedy often describe. For about 30 seconds after I woke up, I thought everything was okay. And then I remembered. ‘I think we need to be prepared to lose this baby.’ Those next few days were some of the hardest of my life.”

Tonight, after countless perinatalogists visits, 121 days in the NICU, and 5 wonderful months at home together, our precious little Becca is sleeping in one of those pink sleepers, just down the hall from me.

As you know, our family has been touched by the March of Dimes mission to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. That’s why we have formed Itty Bitty Becca’s Team to raise money and participate in March for Babies. Since you were a part of the team that cheered her through our darkest days, we want you to officially be part of Itty Bitty Becca’s Team! There are two ways you can join: by walking with us on Sunday, April 19, or by sponsoring our event with a financial contribution.
Contributing to our team online is fast, easy and secure. You can donate directly from my personal webpage with a credit/debit card or PayPal. If you prefer, I can also accept cash or check. Just click the appropriate box on my webpage. My March for Babies webpage is http://www.marchforbabies.org/BeccaHill .

Or, if you prefer and are able to do so, we would love to have you walk with us in the March for Babies! We are participating in the Nashville walk on Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 at Cenntennial Park. If the weather is good and the germs remain at bay, Litte Miss Becca will be “walking” with us, too! (Of course, you can walk AND contribute, too!) You can also sign up to walk with us on the website.

Our family knows firsthand the challenges associated with prematurity. It is important to find out why premature birth happens and what can be done to prevent it. By rai... [ Read More (0.2k in body) ]

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wow...cool...this is an awesome idea...may have to integrate this idea somehow for the next halloween party liquor fountain....

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