Monthly Archives: April 2009

Op-Ed Contributor – The Computer Will See You Now – NYTimes.com

I still beleive in paper notes. The cure for illegibitly is called a dictaphone and a typist. Typing onto paper. Or a printout. FOR 20 years, I practiced pediatric medicine with a “paper chart.” I would sit with my young … Continue reading

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Analysis from the Bottom Up | The Data Model That Nearly Killed Me

This is a must read article. And confirms my reasoning for keeping my records on paper. And ignoring the hospital approved forms. The traditional notes work. Read the whole article. The root of the problem I experienced with health information … Continue reading

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H1N1 Swine Flu – Google Maps

H1N1 Swine Flu – Google Maps.

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Jeremiah 20.

Working on a presentation about madness, mysticism and the emotional cost of both. Looking up some of the prophets who really were persecuted. This is from Jeremiah, who had been put in the stocks. It appears that people have always … Continue reading

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It’s getting … colder

But it is not getting through becaus it is not the approved view, y’know. Garrett, by the way, was a talented musician and a political idiot. He is now just a political idiot. Australian Antarctic Division glaciology program head Ian … Continue reading

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Druidism does not work: example N

I can clearly recall the enviromentalists arguing against hydro power in my youth, and in the last year they have argued against wind power (in Otago) and are starting to argue against more dams.. I think the greens function as … Continue reading

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Ascribe means an active choice to worship: to give honour. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and … Continue reading

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Use A Command Line At Boston College… Have Your Computer Equipment Confiscated | Techdirt

I’m glad my IT department has a clue. Note to any police: clt-Alt F3 (or any function key apart from f7 will bring up a virtual terminal. These are useful for big jobs when you don’t want a graphic interface. … Continue reading

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Karl du Fresne:classification of cyclists

Karl is writing about traffic and cyclists. I prefer to cycle, run and walk… alone. It gives me silence, a very good thing. And (apologies to Cactus) he misses the big source of error when doing any of the above … Continue reading

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