“Grant told the AP her two younger sisters witnessed racial discrimination against the official while visiting her at Daytona International Speedway in 2006 and encouraged her to document every incident going forward.” —
Former official sues NASCAR over harassment claims - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports
Documentation is a key to many things … from patient encounters to harassment suits.
“Heart to Blood: Didn’t I just pump you out?
Blood: Yes you did.
Heart: What are doing back so fast?
Blood: The arterioles are dilated.”
— Dr. Goljan on increased blood flow during septic shock…
Apartment Therapy Re-Nest | How to Start a Green Roof Garden -
I need one of these on my roof. Plus, my roof is completely flat. Fresh herbs, fresh food … mmm …
Sometimes, this is what my brain is like. I remember something when I don’t need to, yet I can’t remember it when I really need it - like on an exam. Yes, I know, organization and associations are key to this problem.
Med schools not doing enough about pharm perks -
Oh, btw, my school failed because AMSA didn’t get information back from them. Yes, failure by default.
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Geek And Poke: 2.0 Savvy Kids - Part 4
I don’t have millions of users, but I too once suffered from parental premature computer deactivation.
Copyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers -
Why are we using border police as copyright protection officers? Since when was ripping a CD illegal? What happened to fair use? Does this mean everyone has to walk around with fully on the fly encrypted hard drives now because they don’t want officers snooping around? Ridiculous.
The Value of a Human Life: $129,000 - TIME -
Ration care in the face of rising health care costs? Some tough questions for US public health care system…
At One University, Tobacco Money Is a Secret - New York Times -
Grant money is hard to come by for some, but perhaps people should learn a few things from what happened to Dr. Nancy Olivieri.
Can a doctor prescribe oral contraceptives as a treatment for endometriosis? Should the patient not engage in sexual activity during this time with her husband?
China diverts billions in funds to rebuild after quake -
Let’s see how China deals with this disaster and compare it to how the US dealt with Katrina. Let’s hope the mistakes are not repeated.
On the last day of school, the students decided to buy ourselves lunch with left over money from a class account. We spent $150 on preppy bagels with fancy cream cheeses. There was a 50% increase in attendance for a 08:00 lecture; from 40 to 60 people in a class of 125. It takes a lot to bring us out.
* minor additional step: USMLE 1
Opinion: Free pens, pizza for docs come at a cost - Breaking Bioethics- msnbc.com -
I totally agree. “Freebies” from drug and service companies work. After a conference where I scooped up some sticky pads last year, I went and looked up the drugs that were being advertised when I got bored of studying.
By the way, a big trial came out a few weeks ago on the drug, it’s no better than its predecessors.