You've probably seen those do-it-yourself google story search videos you first saw on this year's Superbowl commercial.

Now people can create their own videos and Elizabeth Banks (C'96) released one.

After the jump, find out about the humorous google search Liz wants her male co-stars to be clear about...

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Last week, I showed a video of Dr. Zach Lutsky (C'97) teaching Dr. Oz and us how to save a life.

After I did that post Kiera Reilly (C'93) emailed me to let me know that Dr. Oz is also a Penn alum.

Who knew!

The very ambitious Dr. Mehmet Cengiz Oz actually graduated from Penn Med (M'86) and Wharton Business School (WG'86)!

Learn more about Dr. Oz in an extensive article from the NY Time’s magazine supplement HERE (Penn referenced on page 3)

More from my "Who Knew?!" series HERE



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Last fall, we started our "An Actor's Path" vlog series with Penn alum Alex Weber (C'09, Lacrosse). Throughout this year we're tracking Alex's journey as a new actor here in Hollywood.

In my Alex's last post on DT, Alex starred in a commercial with some of his idols.

In this month's episode, Alex talks about a big budget commercial he was cast in, what important "actor" task he needs to finish very soon, his return to Penn, and how important networking is for an actor.

More after the jump...

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During last Friday's "Hey Day", President Amy Gutmann pronounced the students of Class of 2011 "seniors". As you alumni see (and remember), much excitement and debauchery ensues during this ceremony.

I too remember feeling this way, but for some reason when I looked at this year's video above, I had a different perspective altogether...

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For our Earth Day contest last week, entrepreneurs Aakash Mathur (W'09) and Jay Parekh's (SEAS '09) donated 3 of their revolutionary new Hydros water bottles (retail value $29.99) to 3 creative DT readers who told us what they are doing and/or plan on doing to go green.

After the jump, find out who won and read their winning entries.

More about the Hydros Water bottle HERE

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Last August, we started a new exclusive DT monthly Vlog series documenting the life of 2 Penn graduates who are embarking on a music career, so that others can learn from their experiences.

In their 7th episode, Ben Naecker (C'09, Water Polo) and Blake West (W'09, Jazz Combos) give fellow musicians must-know tax knowledge (you can now bank of next tax season) including tips that can ultimately save you money!

In addition, they also talk about the new singer they found for their band, the jobs they've been able to maintain this year, and the number 1 networking event they just attended.  

DT Catch Up:

• RJANMF Episode 1: "Don't Panic"
• RJANMF Episode 2: "Don't Get Trapped"
• RJANMF Episode 3: "Know Thy Bandmates!" 
• RJANMF Episode 4: "It's All About the Music"
• RJANMF Episode 5: "Diversify Your Income"
  
• RJANMF Episode 6: "Bad Times, Good Times"
  

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