Research Opportunity
I had a couple comments (verbal, not posted) re: yesterday’s entry and, specifically, the research needed to prove/disprove the claims being made about pineapples. I gave this some more thought on my drive in today and provide below more detailed information by way of an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), developed by the National Institute for She-She Health (NISSH).1. Q: How do I get involved in the research?
A: Given the sensitivities of this study and the discretion required, NISSH will develop a confidential application procedure. All applicants and their lab partners must fill out the brief application.
2. Q: Can I apply as a single applicant?
A: No. NISSH requires lab partners to be found through independent means, in order to avoid involvement in drama, cattiness, rejection and general ballyhoo amongst lab teams. Lab partners will not be assigned by NISSH.
3. Q: Is there grant money available?
A: After careful consideration of the nature of the study, NISSH has agreed to a limited grant structure. In order to support the individual effort of finding a lab partner, NISSH will consider requests for grant monies for those applicants who can prove hardship. Grant monies will be distributed in the form of a one-time, general “date stipend” that may be applied to drinks, dinner and a movie. *Restrictions apply.
*Grant monies may not be applied to RubyBeniHouliDays establishments. Grant monies also may not be applied to “The Dukes Of Hazard” and most Tom Cruise movies. NISSH feels that typical “date movies”, such as “Must Love Dogs” increase the probability of securing a lab partner. Grant monies are not availalbe for U-Haul rentals.
4. Q: Will I be paid for participating in this study?
A: Don’t be ridiculous. It’s not as though we’re asking you to donate a kidney. NISSH feels that the study itself is reward enough.
5. Q: How will results be reported?
A: NISSH has NO interest in an “open lab” environment. Results will be recorded via log books that are available in hard copy or online at http://www.nisshresearch.com/. All results are confidential and anonymous…do not brag, give details or tell us who you are!
6. Q: Will I receive a copy of the results?
A: You and half the world, yes.
No animals will be harmed during the execution of this study.
In other news….
A big HAPPY BIRFDAY wish to my friend, who goes by the alias Retired Dream Spirit. (THAT is a story in itself and perhaps I can convince RDS to be a guest blogger one day.) Here’s wishing you a GREAT day!!
Dear T.O. – Shut up. Dry your crybaby tears. Put your diva boa back in the closet. Play ball. Oh...and brush up on the definition of the word "contract" before you sign one, Bonehead.
And last, but certainly not least, a fond and heartfelt farewell to Peter Jennings. :(
posted by Cherry Indigo (Cindy) @ 8/11/2005 09:14:00 AM
2 Comments:
Oh no! I've actually seen it as both and kinda like it with an 'i'. However, so as not to create confusion, I have corrected it. :)
Thanks for the birfday wish.
Retired Dream Spirit
P.S. A guest blog - I'll have to speak to my spirit to see if it's up to it. ;-)
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