Made With Molecules Newsletter - Dopamine Day 2010
Raven Hanna
Happy 2010! I'm expecting an exciting year for MWM (and me), with a
cacao expedition to Belize, some products appearing in a movie
("Losing Control") to debut this year, and - of course - new molecule
jewelry designs! Also, Science Tarot (http://sciencetarot.com) should
be completed this year and unveiled at a fabulous launch party!
Knowing February is just around the corner, I've been having fun
coming up with some special designs for Valentine's Day. (You may
remember from last year's email that I prefer to call February 14th
"Dopamine Day," because it is more inclusive and specific.) Because
every holiday could use a little more science. In my Valentine's Day
designs, I like to mix dopamine with a more traditional symbol of love
- a heart.
For more information about Dopamine Day and you might celebrate, see
this blog entry from last year:
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/blog/?p=86
Also, see below to download Dopamine-themed Valentine designs.
In this newsletter:
1. *new* Dopamine Day designs
2. other Valentine's Day options
3. Spreadshirt coupon - free shipping
4. *new* free dopamine valentines to download!
5. buy AminoBet jewelry now.
6. come see me at ACS in San Francisco, March 21-25
7. February 20-27, I'll be making chocolate in Belize (and not sending orders)!
8. MWM in the news
1. *new* Dopamine Day designs
This year I'm offering 4 special designs:
I've paired the dopamine pendant with a charm engraved with the words
"live," "laugh," and "love." Both pendants hang from a triple black
cotton cord, for an elegant and modern look.
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/valentines10_3.html
For a sweeter look, try this necklace with a dopamine charm, a heart
charm, and a small pearl. Very delicate and charming!
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/valentines10_2.html
I found some wonderful heart earrings, perfect for a pair of dopamine earrings.
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/valentines10_4.html
And, finally, I'm bringing back the dopamine keychain from last year.
All silver, it is a memorable token of one's feelings.
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/valentines10_1.html
2. other Valentine's Day options
If the dopamine doesn't strike your fancy, may I suggest traditional
chocolate? In the form of theobromine earrings or necklace, that is.
I'm sure there are more than a few chocoholics out there who would
appreciate a Valentine of theobromine jewelry tucked into a box of
fine chocolates. (And if you do put that together - I'd love to see a
picture!)
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/theobromineearrings.html
Other very appropriate, and romantic, Valentine's Day gifts would be
the serotonin cufflinks, the resveratrol (red wine) necklace, and (my
favorite) the endorphin choker necklace.
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/serotonincufflink.html
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/resveratrolnecklace.html
http://www.madewithmolecules.com/endorphinnecklace.html
3. Spreadshirt coupon - free shipping
Also,you can find my dopamine-heart design on shirts, boxer shorts,
and lingerie at Spreadshirt. Use coupon code FEBSALE3 for free
shipping on a $35 order at Spreadshirt through Feb 10.
http://madewithmolecules.spreadshirt.com/dopamine-heart-C46924
4. *new* free dopamine valentines to download!
Spread the love, spread the dopamine, spread the science! I've made
some traditional-looking Valentine designs featuring dopamine
molecules. Just print this pdf file on card stock, cut out the
designs, and hand out to your family, friends, classmates, workmates,
neighbors, and surprised strangers. Tell me how it goes!
Front of cards:
http://madewithmolecules.com/random/100214Valentines1.pdf
And, if you are handy with the printer, print a description of
dopamine on the back of the cards:
http://madewithmolecules.com/random/100214Valentines2.pdf
5. buy AminoBet jewelry now.
I strive to offer the best quality at fair prices, and I haven't
raised my prices in five years, even though the cost of precious
metals has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, I find that I need
to raise the price of my custom amino acid jewelry. I'll be doing this
sometime after February 15th. S, if you are thinking about ordering an
amino acid piece, now (or soon) might be a good time.
6. come see me at ACS in San Francisco, March 21-25
I'll have a table in the local area at the American Chemical Society
(ACS) meeting in March. Unfortunately, due to their rules I won't be
able to sell there, but I will have items on display. Come see my
designs, try on my jewelry, and tell me about your favorite molecules.
I will be selling stuff at the Maker Faire in San Mateo in May, but
that's a bit far off...
7. February 20-27, I'll be making chocolate in Belize (and not sending orders)!
I've been a bit obsessed with cacao recently, so I took the
opportunity to travel to Belize to learn how of make chocolate from
the bean. Given my love of microbes, I'm especially fascinated by the
fermentation process. I'll be sure to report on my experience on my
blog upon my return. But - I won't be able to fill orders during that
week.
8. MWM in the news
This article appeared in the Style section of the SF Chronicle
newspaper on December 20, 2009:
http://tinyurl.com/MWMSFChron
Hooray! Molecules in the Style section!
I wish you all a year with just the right amount serotonin and a
healthy dose of dopamine,
.raven..
Raven Hanna, PhD
Made With Molecules | Art In Science | San Francisco
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