Monday, September 27, 2010

ode to google reader

Happy 12th birthday! 
Google, you are amazing.
You simplify life.


Okay so I wanted to mention if you aren't doing this already: use google reader to follow blogs! If you have gmail, Reader is located in the upper left hand corner as a link along with Calendar, Web, and Documents. You can follow people by clicking "follow" on their blog page, or by clicking on the "+ add a subscription" button and pasting the link in there (especially helpful if there is no "follow" button). 


It is such a great, convenient tool. It's so great. Did I mention it's great? I like it.


And in other news, 
the interesting tidbit of the day:
"Topical honey has been used successfully in a comprehensive treatment of diabetic ulcers when the patient cannot use topical antibiotics." The reason honey can be used as an antibiotic is because it is a saturated mixture of monosaccharides (mostly glucose and fructose) with a low water content. Most of the water molecules in it are associated with the sugars and thus few are available for microorganisms to grow in.


My tribute to wikipedia will come another day.  For now, I'd like to acknowledge its contribution to me getting through med school. Thanks Wiki! :)

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