Discovery & Invention, Period 5, 30 Jan '08

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"I can't teach class today, I have a headache," Mohinder - this time wearing the more traditional white coat - said, holding a straight-face for a few seconds. "Or rather," as he put a small bottle of pills on the desk he was leaning against, "Today we'll be looking at pain relief."

"We're all wired to feel pain," continued Mohinder. "An individual warning system, without which our lives would almost certainly be much shorter. Alleviating pain takes one of three major pathways - inhibiting nerve endings at the pain site, numbing the central nervous system or local anaesthetics."

Mohinder went on to briefly touch on pain medications in general, before turning and sketching out a chemical formula on the board behind him, still talking. "Salicin was discovered as the active ingredient in willow bark, developed into salicylic acid, which was converted into sodium salicylate, before modification by a German chemist finally produced aspirin."

Looking back at the class Mohinder said, "This included testing of the experimental drugs on the chemist's father - now considered something completely unethical. You have salycilic and acetic acid on your desks, and also coats and goggles. Be sure to wear them when you use the equipment in front of you to prepare aspirin."

[OCD is up]

Library, Wednesday [ 01/30 ]

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Last night, Adah dreamed of a springbok in a fire, dancing around chaotically until the moment it burst forth with a powerful leap. She was the arrow shot from her sister's bow, the straightest she would ever be, flying sure until penetrating into the soft hide of the animal. It crumpled to the ground, fountains of blood, and a white-suited nurse dressed its wounds. Anatole sighed as he ruffled her sister's short hair. "A bu, Benee, he lamented, "A bu."

It was food for thought, to be sure, as Adah opened the library today; she never remembered having such vibrant, substantial dreams before. Still, she was in a good mood. At least, she would be until probably second or third period. So she might actually be somewhat helpful this morning.

Public Speaking, Class 4 (Wednesday, January 30)

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"All right class, I feel like I'm going to either vomit or pass out, so today we're watching a movie."

"Big Furry Evil.It's a monster movie. About a kid who turns into a werewolf. No one in this class is a werewolf, I hope. And this is a fake movie, anyhow."

Richie pushes play before passing out on his desk.


((OOC- Yeah, not feeling well. Sorry))

Ethics [Thursday, January 31]

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When the Ethics class arrived in the Danger Shop, they stepped into an entirely different world.

An incredibly dry, hot one. That smelled really bad.

Anakin waved his hand around the room. "Welcome to the embodiment of gluttony," he said, "the palace of a Hutt."

He concentrated on the controls on the far side of the room, and the simulation sprung to life: dozens of beings drinking, eating, and dancing, with all activity centered around a vile slug of a beast laying on the raised dais at the front of the room.

In a place of honor on the wall was a man, face twisted in a silent scream but his features obscured beyond recognition, encased in silver. Anakin ignored it as he walked past to point at the creature on the dais. "That," he said, nose wrinkling in disgust, "is a Hutt. This particular version was named Jabba, one of the most powerful crime lords in the galaxy." A grim smile turned the corners of his mouth up. "At least until he met my children."

He shook his head. "That is neither here nor there. Today is an interactive experience for you, class. Take a good hard look around. See the effects that gluttony can have."

His eyes went flat. "Touch any of the dancing girls and you'll regret it. That's a promise."

Wherever You Will Go - The Calling

Driver's Ed [Wednesday, Period Four]

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The Dangershop was set up similarly to last week, although the Bentley was back on the ground.

"Today we'll be covering some of the basics of car maintenance," Bond started, after everyone had arrived. "Now, obviously, the best way to keep your car in top condition is to regularly utilise the services of a skilled mechanic, but there are a number of things you can do yourself to help ensure that your car is unlikely to develop major faults in the meantime."

"If you look at the handouts I have provided, you will find some on the upkeep of a vehicle's interior and exterior, those I would like you read up on for homework, as we will be working on the third which is a simple maintenance checklist," he said, before launching into an explanation of the various procedures described on the handout, demonstrating the techniques on the Bentley. "Now this is by no means a complete checklist, but it is enough to give you a grounding in the subject."

"Now, I'd like you divide up again, different groups from last week though, and go through the checklist together."

[ooc: wait for OCD is up!]

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