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Back to the topic: Science Tattoos!

For me, it's music. I like to put on something like Haydn Symphony No. 94, Beethoven's 9th, or Mahler's 9th (or even electronic music like Tycho's Past is Prologue album) and start crackin' away with a cup of coffee in hand. I would ask if you think that it's the time (morning), or if it's other habits that allow you to be distracted during that time. For example, what do you do when you get up? I bet you check your e-mail, maybe Facebook, fantasy draft, blah blah. You may not realize how much of a distraction the internet is, but you might try unplugging the internet and putting on some music. Since it's hard for you to write at 9pm (understandable), you might use that time to make a list of what you need to get the next morning. That way, when you wake up you have a game plan - turn on the music, unplug the internet, and get to work. If you need the internet for articles or something, try to get them the night before, at least. Or, you could have a lap top in another room that is online for quick googles. Hope this helps. My apologies if you were expecting more brain busting info, but this helped me.

Possible! But, I still follow the list I gave. One might be willing to argue about canned foods being ok, but I just stay away from them (but, there are still issues of less nutrition, and if punctured they can give you botulism). There's nothing wrong with white chocolate per se, it's just that chocolate (dark chocolate, particularly) has been shown to have positive affects (Etherton and Keen 2002;blurb in Nature), but white chocolate does not have any (therefore, it's just sugar). As for vegetables, it's not necessarily just about knowing what you're eating, but where it came from. Not just the country, either. I'm not hijacking this thread and making it about food sovereignty (but, you should know what that is: Dr. Devon Pena has a cool blog). Hell, I'm from east Texas. But, I do think as intellectuals, we should be cognizant of where our food is coming from and what chemicals, preservatives, pesticides, etc. are being used. We are and always have been guinea pigs for big food industry, and frankly, I'm tired of it, and I have chosen to try to change my post- WW2 inherited consumer behavior. I should also note that I do not look down on anyone who chooses to decide to eat anything I mentioned above (there's a lot of elitism around the healthy food topics, I have realized). I don't even eat healthy all the time (broke college student), but I try to. The amount of beer I drink probably counters all of it anyways

tl;dr? Well, here's a summary of the last 6 pages. The OP (cat) solicted advice and then received unsolicited diatribe (wrapping paper). They didn't forget the tail, and there's the bow on top! You're welcome OP. Thanks for stopping by the Grad Cafe. P.s. there are cookies on the way out.

Here are some foods and tips. I realize I only sometimes provide one paper, and that one paper is hardly enough. However, it's to at least show there is evidence, and if you are interested you have a source, of which you can use to do your own research: diet sodas or sodas, in general Canned tomatoes (see: Grumetto et al. 2008), but canned foods in general (Brotons et al. 1995) bread (maintain bread consumption; you don't need it every day) meat (maintain meat consumption; you don't need it every day) be wary of corn (watch this excellent documentary) white chocolate (see: Shiina et al. 2007; nothing against chocolate, just white chocolate) artificial sweeteners (just use agave, honey, or blackstrap molasses in small amounts) any sprouts (all types, they are constantly being recalled; just avoid them - google it) Butter flavored popcorn (see: Hubbs et al. 2002) Any foods with synthetic chemical dyes (Red3, Yellow 5 and 6: see Donovan and Hartz 2014) Processed meats (do yourself a favor pay the extra for farm raised, hormone free meats, if you can get local organic farm raised meat then do so) limit table salt use vegetable oil (see Kubow 1992) farmed salmon (see Hites et al. 2004) Other information: Center for the Science in the Public Interest - directed by Dr. Michael Jacobsen BarfBlog - Dr. Doug Powell's blog (Kansas State Univeristy) keeps track of recalls and such. Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Grains: I have also have fun incorporating different grains into my diet, including: Whole wheat oats Quinoa (although, be cognizant of this) bulgar wheat Farro Barley Whole Rye Freekeh Sorghum Amaranth Kamut Millet Buckwheat Whole wheat cous cous good thread, will upvote tomorrow!

I agree, but for an MA? It's really not THAT important who your advisor is. Depends on how specialized you are, I suppose.

No worries! Good luck with your decisions and future endeavors!

Sorry it rubs you the wrong way, you'll get over it. I don't expect to "earn" any thing. It seems poor taste to say that, if I were ever in a situation to get a tattoo (which it would take an extreme one), that I wouldn't say "no" to a situation such as an initiation right? I never said I expected it to happen, or that I seek that experience, just that if I were in that situation I would accept one and be proud of it. I didn't say that "omg super cool native tatto bro" tattos are the only examples what would be deemed appropriative. " It just doesn't feel like your place to expect or ask for that - especially if they're related to sacred/initiation rites." Did you even read what I said? I don't expect anything, or ask for anything. Furthermore, I don't expect to "push to get" anything. Why mention you're mexican? Does this give you higher ground on this subject if I were white? Please step out from behind your ego for a second and actually read what I said. The topic at hand is field related tattoos. My field is Anthropology, therefore I thought of a hyperbolic situation in which I would think about getting a tattoo. I do not have tattoos, nor would I get one. It would take an extreme situation for me to get one, and thus prompted my answer. Note the words "as if I happen", "it just so happend", which mean we are speaking hypothetically. In the end, if my comment offends you - too bad. Go have a sandwich and blog about it.

Sounds like you know what you're doin'! Good luck, and glad to see that you have some more "concrete" details to work with, finally.

Grats!

Sure, I think when taken at face value. However, I meant it only as if I happen to find my self in a situation where I was working with say, the Hadza, or Ache, or something like that (never know where research will take you in 20/30/40 years etc.) and it just so happened that a tattoo was in order due to a special situation (say, initiation). If I got to the point to where I was formally initiated or something of that matter, that tattoo would have deep meaning (years of research, trust, respect, friendship). I did not mean to imply I would go out seeking it on vacation, or that I would even begin to think about going down the road and getting a "super cool Native tattoo, bro!". Other than that situation, the only tattoo I have ever truly considered, is a question mark with an infinity symbol, instead of a period: "Question Everything".

I'd have to say bad. But, this is based on my preferences. It seems the locals around the University lobbied against the University developing a city around the institution. This has resulted in the University being built in a pasture with nothing around it, at all, for like 15 miles in all directions. As previous individuals have noted, people make due by living in surrounding cities. I didn't like that, but also the particular department I visited was pretty down-trodden. It just wasn't somewhere I wanted to spend the next 4-6 years. For a Masters, I would have considered it more. People always argue that research is more important. But, to me my living situation has to be a positive one as well, or I won't succeed. I didn't see my self being too happy living there and therefore I didn't think that was a good atmosphere for success.

Glad to hear you have achieved some solace. Sounds like I was wrong and you did visit and do proper research. In that case, I think that you will do just fine at Institution 1. My solution is this: You can always tell him/her that you do admire their work and research and are interested in if they are avaialble to serve as an outside committee member for your masters research. Outside committee members are common - in fact, my roomate and I both have them from institutions that we were going to apply to and didn't. Just because you aren't at his institution doesn't mean you can't work with him. But, if he say's he is too busy then don't sweat it. If my opinion counts, based on what you have said I think you're making the right decision to stay at Institution 1. Whilst there be ambitious with your research interests, stick to them, and do not be afraid to pursue them. Sounds like if you get this guy on your committee he can help you do this. You should immediately begin to pinpoint who your next advisor could be at Institution 1 based on the match between their research methods and theoretical perspectives and yours. Best of luck to you!

The mere fact that you ask this question is interesting, to say the least. To answer your question: A little, yes. Why? Simply because you have not met him/her. Did you not visit the institution? You need to do what you can to meet this guy/gal. You applied to that school, and probably notified the school in your SOP that you wanted to work with that individual - and you say that his research fits with yours. Did you lie? Is this a situation where you exaggerated on your SOP in order to get into a "prestigious" institution? You should think about this. If you did, then you clearly should not follow that advisor - you're only doing him a disservice. The school name matters very little. I know it's hard to swallow, but in research it is so true. Especially for masters programs. What matters is who you work with and how you fit with that person. Say I'm wrong - you really do want to work with this guy. You say, "and I cringe every time I think about the location/vibe of Institution 2". Let's face it, the real reason you are worried about leaving Institution 1 is because you think that you're "downgrading". You're looking at the institution as if you're applying to undergraduate programs and treating the situation as if the name of the school truly matters that much - it doesn't. Additionally, you're worried that if you DO downgrade you won't get the opportunity to make it back to the caliber that is institution 1 again - this is flawed logic. Basically, by the time you finish your masters you'll realize that the name doesn't matter as much as fit, but if you do still want to get back to Institution 1 and/or a similar caliber you can make it happen. Mainly because you've already shown that you are capable of making it into the school. Where you go for your masters plays little into where you go for your PhD. This is because what's most important is fit. Ultimately, if this person does what you really want to do then then why would you hesitate to follow him? He's even offering more funding. If this guy is such a badass (sounds like he is) then you can go do great research with him and then when PhD programs come around you will have the opportunity to go wherever you want plus have no debt. But by then, you may realize that you two are doing groundbreaking research and leaving would be silly. On the other hand, is he doing what you truly want to do? The emphasis on the "caliber" of Institution 1 seems to imply that this may not be the case.... You need to sit back, calm down, and think about these questions I'm about to ask you: 1. What is your ultimate goal for going to graduate school? You mentioned you want to get a PhD. Therefore, which institution is going to set you up best to achieve that goal? That is, what institution is going to allow you to study something you enjoy (i.e., your interests). 2. You said, "I also happen to LOVE the area that Institution 1 is in - a major factor for why I wanted to apply in the first place" - So did you apply to work with this prof, or did you apply because of what Institution 1 represents and the area it's in? I find it odd that you didn't visit the school or POI. It's easy to exaggerate your interests to get into a prestigious MA program; if this is the case just be honest with yourself. Please do not read me as cold. I am simply being candid - your future is at stake and you need to think about these questions. If you are truly interested in the school and can accomplish your research goals for your MA without this POI then go there. You will be able to find another advisor. To be frank, It is just an MA: one of your first grand realizations is how utterly unimportant your masters thesis is. It might get a publication (probably will) but in the end it's just not that crucial. 3. Who would you work with at Institution 1 if you stayed when he left? Are there others that work on a related topic? Did you talk to anyone else at the school and identify any other POI? Who else is at Institution 2, for that matter? 4. Why is this prof leaving? Is it on bad terms or is it an academic move? Is he leaving a lab behind that you can still work in with other professors? In sum, you need to think about your ultimate reasons for wanting to go to Institution 1: Was it because of the POI and the research he has? Then follow him. Was it because of the area and prestige that institution has? Then don't follow him. Think about these things and be honest with yourself. There are no bad decisions - only decisions that lead to different outcomes. Good luck, and know that whatever you choose you will succeed if you follow your passion. Stay positive, be honest with your self, and be confident in your decisions, and the world is yours.

One visit to Storrs was enough to make my decision. Good luck.

ugh. Hyperbole?

I read the title as "Alternate Universe". I am dissapoint.

I would totally do a science tattoo. I got my sister the serotonin necklace for her birthday (she does Neuropsychology), but it would also make a cool tattoo. I also thought that getting a tattoo from one of the frozen ice-people would be cool (Otzi etc.). Very cool. I'll have to upvote this later! Damn Zimmer and his cleverness! *shakes fist* Zimmerrrrrrr!!!! As an anthropologist, I have always thought that getting a traditional tattoo from a tribe I was visiting (either initiation rite, medicinal purposes, or just spiritual) would be the ultimate tattoo, and I still secretly hope it happens one day.

How did this thread get diverted from the topic at hand: Sean Connery's red speedo outfit in Zardoz. That is what we were talking about, right?........?

http://www.oodle.com It creates local markets in your city for selling things (similar to craigslist), but also blends jobs, rental properties, items for sale, etc. into one website.

Very exciting and interesting.

I think my skin color is close to 10YR 7/3 or 7/4 - I'm thinking I should get that tattooed somewhere.....

Preface: I'm from the middle of no where east Texas, and the first male in my family to ever go to graduate school, much less be accepted into a prestigious PhD program. It was an east coast school, so when I heard my phone vibrate it was 6:15 AM I was still sleeping. The iPhone notification gave me a brief preview and kind of ruined it, followed by an e-mail from a group of faculty who congratulated me and hoped I accepted. I jumped out of bed and scared the hell out of my cat. Then I called my mom, she burst into tears at work. Then I called my partner, who goes to the school I was accepted in (we have been separated for over a year), and she burst into tears whilst at work, as well! It was a great, emotional, and memorable early morning. Remember to tell your mom how much her support made a difference. Telling my mom that she was the reason I made it was probably one of the best, most rewarding, and amazing experiences I've ever had.

Agreed.

Are you comfortably amorphous, colored an ugly neon 90s color (maybe, chartreuse), and awkwardly placed in a corner next to a stack of Jock Jams and/or NOW cds? If so, perhaps the answer is bean!