Random Analogies

Plastic surgery is like

a: plastic surgery ~
b: erasing a little bit of yourself

What: "personally, I think plastic surgery is like erasing a little bit of yourself. The traits you got from your mother, father, grandparents are erased. In its stead you get some feature out of a catalogue, or template or something. Not very unique."

Useful?
Writer: Micronian
LCC: R
Where:
Date: Aug 23 2011 10:05 AM


A Dog As Nice Agent

a: A dog ~
b: A TSA agent only nicer

What: "I would rather be sniffed by a dog than groped by a TSA agent. The dogs are friendlier and really don't pass judgment and seem to know when to quit when sniffing a person."

Useful?
Writer: Not Stated
LCC:
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Jan 28 2012 2:17 PM


Chicago Neighborhoods

a: Chicago ~
b: its own universe

What: "Each region of Chicago is like its own universe. Some are more urban, others with a hint of suburbia; some are ideal for those who enjoy; other perfect for book lovers. Chicago neighborhoods truly offer something for everyone."

Useful?
Writer: Sheldon Salnick
LCC:
Where:
Date: May 4 2012 7:56 PM



a: elastin ~
b: a trampoline

What:

"Elastin is like a trampoline, says Audra Klein, national educator for Botanique by Himalaya, made by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, Sugar Land, TX; it offers "resilience to the skin as it maneuvers and stretches throughout life. Elastin allows for shape and tautness to be effortlessly upheld." If elastin is healthy and nourished, it helps the skin remain supple and "evade the sagging effects of gravity and fine lines of time," Klein explains. "


Useful?
Writer: Audra Klein
LCC:
Where:
Date: Aug 9 2014 5:15 PM



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