The concept of "magic bullet drugs" is derived from the idea of a targeted therapy approach in medicine. These drugs are designed to specifically target and eliminate disease-causing agents, such as bacteria or cells. Magic bullet drugs are intended to minimize the side effects associated with traditional treatments by selectively attacking the target while leaving healthy cells unaffected. This approach offers the potential for more effective and efficient treatment, as well as improved patient outcomes. One example of a magic bullet drug is the use of monoclonal antibodies for cancer treatment. Monoclonal antibodies are artificially created molecules that are designed to bind to specific proteins or cells involved in the growth and spread of cancer.
The General Stephen Bull House is located next, at 1305 Bay Street. This 1910 house sits high on the bluff overlooking the Beaufort River. The cast iron fence that surrounds the house is said to have been cast from Swedish ore.
When drywall was removed in the kitchen, the original horsehair plaster and lath, fireplaces, cupboards, an old boot, and even a secret passageway were discovered. Right across the street are marsh and pluff mud, so Edith had her drawing-room couch covered in colorful Naugahyde since her three children liked to come in from hard play in the yard or rivers and crash on the couch.
Monoclonal antibodies are artificially created molecules that are designed to bind to specific proteins or cells involved in the growth and spread of cancer. By binding to these targets, monoclonal antibodies can block the signals that promote cancer growth, trigger an immune response to destroy cancer cells, or deliver toxic substances directly to cancer cells. Another example of magic bullet drugs is the use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
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Nail Salons - A rip off?
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I needed a BASIC manicure. My cuticles were beginning to look at bit ragged and I am very busy right now, so I thought I would just get a manicure.
Remember those? So I picked the nail salon closest to my office and wandered over. Oh my goodness. What an experience!!First woman handed me a basket of sample nails to look through. It was full of these types of nails pasted on little sticks.
I declined and then none of the women wanted to do my nails once I declined. I explained I had a work event and needed a simple manicure and neutral polish.
It was obviously unless, I wanted something remotely like this. . no one wanted to wait on me.Finally, a woman came from the back and started my manicure. She looked somewhat put out, (a little huffing and puffing) but did a good job.
When it came time for the polish, I had picked an OPI polish in a nice neural shade.She tried to up-sale me on a gel polish. She said it was shinier, faster drying, and doesn't chip. When I asked how much, she said $30! yes, you heard me -- $30 in addition to the basic manicure fee!
No, thank you.Afterward, I did a little research on gel polish and found this interesting article, "Does gel or regular nails polish last longer?
Check it out, she has some interesting things to say about it all.As I sat in the salon, I noticed that several women had a huge Starbucks or some other kind of expensive energy drink.
They were getting manicures and pedicures. The woman next to me was getting a fancy nail job. And when it came time for her to pay, it was OVER $80!! That just got all over my frugal self. What a waste of money. And for what? $80 will: fill my car 2 1/2 times with gas; pay for an oil change and have some left over; buy quite a bit of groceries; or dog food & treats; or make an extra credit card payment. My imagination wandered all over. I bet these women have HUGE credit card debt. Some may even be behind in their mortgage. But their priority is obviously their nails.The Frugal Beauty blog has a great post about "doing it yourself" with suggested supplies that work for her. It is a good read.
My conclusion is that I will not be going back to that salon. Nor will I frequent nail salons often in the future. They really just don't fit in to my frugal plan.
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