Skywatchers have to dress for work

Dedicated skywatchers know how important it is to catch that next news clip on the latest planet or star discovery. They also live real lives and have important things happening with their families and work. Getting dressed seems like a mundane task compared to space probing but it's important if you work in the medical field and wear nursing scrubs every day. Now you might think that this type of uniform would limit your decision making, but that is no longer true. Companies are creating news designs every day and one company has revolutionized the uniform beyond the fashion worlds' expectations. Blue Sky Scrubs is a company that should make you sit up and take notice. They are not launching the next shuttle or star probe but they are launching the latest line in Simple Scrubs made with unique fabrics, shapes, textures and sewing designs. I can't really tell you if the folks at NASA wear scrubs to work but if they did I bet the medical staff would choose this scrubs top over the old fashioned lab coat any day!

Tel-Aviv for Christmas time!

The Author of this post is Cheryl Martinez

Our family has a little holiday tradition that some may think to be odd. We fly to Tel-Aviv at the beginning of the season and study the culture there. This season we decided to watch Israeli cinema and learn about the language. We have been staying with Ben and Mishka for the time being. My daughter is fascinated with Israeli "New Sensitivity" cinema. My preference has been the films from the new century because of their production value and increase in star power.

Before we left the house in New Jersey we set our home security alarm (HERE). The food has been to die for here. Marsha always forgets how much she loves to eat lamb. I prefer Egyptian food to Israeli food but for some reason this year's Israeli cuisine strikes home much more than I am accustomed to. The films we have studied have given us a new reason to celebrate the varied culture of the Israeli people. Ben and Mishka have given us space when we have needed it and have taken us to all of the best markets in the area. We are hoping to avoid going to the Gaza Strip once we have left this year. The violence has simmered down but it is better to be prepared for anything possible event that could happen. I am eager to celebrate Christmas.

A Little Shock Value On New Year's Eve

This guest post from Edgardo Rosa

New Year's Eve can be very predictable. At exactly midnight, a ball will drop in the middle of Times Square and millions of people around the world will kiss, cheer, and celebrate. This might be exciting to other people, but it's not very exciting to me. On the other hand, some programs on New Year's Eve are capable of keeping me entertained. More importantly, they are capable of keeping me on my toes. I love the unexpected. I don't know why, but I've always been that way. The most unexpected events in my life have led to the most memorable times in my life - some good and some bad. This is the only reason I'm watching Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin this New Year's Eve. There are going to be several great options to choose from on my satellite tv, but this is at the top of my list. The reason is because of Kathy Griffin. I like and respect Anderson Cooper a lot more, but he's not going to say or do something I don't expect. Im also not a fan of people who make a career out of shock value, but I cant keep myself from watching. There is little doubt in my mind that she will say or do something that will make the news. I would like to be there - or at least watching it on Direc4U television - when it happens.