Did Michael Jackson die from propofol (Diprivan), a dangerous drug used in surgical anesthesia? Nurse practitioner Cherilyn Lee (verified as an NP by California Board of Registered Nursing) says he begged her for propofol to help him sleep. "He said 'Find me an anesthesiologist, I don't care how much money they want, find me an anesthesiologist to ( Read more... )

Sigh. I miss you and your creative genius, Michael. These videos still seem so fresh and brilliant. Your voice is heavenly. Rest in peace, brother. :( I feel like a part of my childhood just died ( Read more... )

Mourning for Michael Jackson. :( It feels like part of my childhood has died. Michael, you were too fragile for this harsh, unkind world. Here's Michael as a child, singing "I'll Be There" with his family, the Jackson 5. He had an eerily beautiful voice.

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I like this Simon Cowell column. He explains what happened at "Britain's Got Talent" and replies to ex-winners' criticisms of him. Some of these singers are such spoiled brats ( Read more... )

From Facebook:

I've been gradually saying goodbye to all my California friends. Had heartfelt meeting with Mandy last night. Also saw "Revolutionary Road" and "Slumdog Millionaire." While "Slumdog" is like a delicious chocolate shake, it is about the rush of romantic love---love at a distance---of a girl you idealize but don't really know.

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Stephen Colbert broadcasts his hilarious show from Iraq this week. Watch Episode 1. I actually know 3 military guys---one Marine (my roommate), one Army, and one Air Force. The Army guy is soon leaving for Afghanistan ( Read more... )

My new favorite doctor show: the dramedy "Royal Pains." It's a hilarious summer GUILTY PLEASURE! About a nice NY ER doc who finds himself doing housecalls on super-rich people in the Hamptons, it's full of HOT WOMEN, goofy characters, and gorgeous lifestyles ( Read more... )

Just saw the pilot episode of Showtime's new TV drama, "Nurse Jackie," starring Edie Falco of the "Sopranos." You'll love it! Top-notch writing, acting, and humor. Complex characters. Jackie is a tough, take-charge, NYC ER nurse who is smarter than the young, clueless doctors. She breaks rules to get patients their care, is addicted to pain meds, ( Read more... )

I'll soon be working in the OR with brain surgeons and neurologists, living a few blocks from the beach near LA and "the OC," driving a convertible near the Pacific Ocean, and living a sweet life. ;p ( Read more... )

I really like this catchy music video by Jem. It's about women's potential for doing the career they dream:

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