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1000 things to do in NYC

For the last year or so I have been working on this mymap. There should be something in there for everyone, whether you are a tourist or a local. If you use the “save to my places” link, you can then open this mymap from your android phone for on the go recommendations. I have heard anecdotal evidence that this map has been the inspiration for quite a few awesome dates.

Taqueria PSA


no fajitas.
no nachos.
no cute clay or adobe plates to match the cute clay or adobe decor.
crema fresca… not sour cream.
no strawberry-kiwi margaritas.
no fajitas.
no fancy menus with a history lesson on mexico.
no 7 layer dips.
no pillow-size burritos.
no tacky red, white, and green uniforms with a red sash around the waist.

did we mention no fajitas?

Molecular biology class

we are making a banana smell generator. the first steps were to clone the necessary genes so we can later splice them into the host yeast. the cloning uses PCR via a thermal cycler. we then check the results of the cloning using gel electrophoresis. this also serves to separate the cloned genes from others in the solution: since molecules of different weight travel at different speeds in the gel. you can just cut the gel into stripes to isolate the molecule you want.