MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'building'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181753&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FI4ZJoHiyeGU%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonAdam Schaeffer has just blogged about the massive increase in public school facilities spending of the past two decades, and about President Obama’s likely call to throw even more money at the problem of decrepit schools (in his address on the economy, next week). Adam argues that money hasn’t fixed the problem, but it isn’t hard to imagine that a true believer in the status quo (paging Matt Damon…) might conclude that we simply haven’t increased facilities spending enough. I addressed this counterargument a few years ago, using federal government data on the condition of U.S. public schools and data from a survey of Arizona private schools. What I found is that public schools were four times more likely than AZ private schools to have a bu... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181753 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:18:24 +0100 5181753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181762&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F2wBwW5zdM10%2F By Malou InnocentOver the past decade, American taxpayers have lost as much as $60 billion dollars to massive fraud and waste in the nation building campaigns of Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a report released today by the Commission on Wartime Contracting. The independent panel confirms much of what we already know about rent-seeking in wartime; nevertheless, the panel details specific reconstruction projects and programs that display a stunning array of mismanagement: A modest $60 million agricultural development program in northern Afghanistan expanded to the south and east to the tune of $360 million. The cash-for-work program was intended to distribute vouchers for wheat-seed and fertilizer in drought-stricken areas. Today, the program spends $1 million a day. The panel reports,... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181762 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:54:37 +0100 5181762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139688&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDdqHQ1G_3zk%2F By Ted Galen CarpenterAfter weeks of very little movement either militarily or diplomatically in Libya, there are apparent developments on both fronts in recent days. Rebel forces, aided by NATO’s air support, finally appear to be advancing into western Libya and cutting off supply lines to Tripoli, the long-time stronghold of support for Muammar Qaddafi. And reports are swirling about secret negotiations that might provide a peaceful exit from the country for the aging dictator. Those developments underscore that U.S. and NATO officials urgently need to consider what strategy they intend to pursue if Qaddafi’s more than four-decade hold on power finally comes to an end.  That is more crucial for the leaders of the European members of the alliance, since Libya is located on Europe’s... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139688 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:48:28 +0100 5139688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130662&cid=t_115775_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fimpact-of-smokefree-legislation-evidence-review-march-2011%2F Scan or click to download Impact of smokefree legislation: evidence review, March 2011 Title: Impact of smokefree legislation: evidence review, March 2011 The Skinny: Report summarising the evidence both national and international that assesses the impact of smokefree legislation in terms of exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS); changes in health and behaviour; and impact on the hospitality industry. Publisher: DH Size: 23p. Published: 09/02/11 Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Building interior spaces, Cigarettes, Cigars, Grey Literature, Health Outcomes, Outcomes, Passive Smoking, Public Health, Smoke free legislation, Smoking, Smoking Cessation, Smoking control, Tobacco consumption, Tobacco products (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130662 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:24:27 +0100 5130662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107968&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FEbcmCNEJgVc%2F I’m close to launching a new “money making activity” (MMA): a gun safety poster I made back in 2005 when I was learning how to shoot. I also had my first real inquiry into the “Inexpensive Websites” package; alas, I have to set up my LLC before I start accepting money for this. The past month has also been marked by a stepping-up in my online journaling and workflow awareness; it finally feels like I’m starting to build-up some steam. Last Month Recap I wanted to emphasize one challenge: maintaining continuity on my goals, as I’ve become increasingly convinced that my productivity issues would go away if I spent more time maintaining continuity on what I was doing. So I implemented a few plans: Be unapologetic about writing down everything Imp... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107968 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:59:26 +0100 5107968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086261&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F30%2Fif-i-have-to-tell-you-one-more-time-23-tools-for-parents%2F Before you read this post, I must confess that I have not read a parenting book for seven years: since my son was three and my daughter one. Up to that point, I averaged one a month. Some were helpful, but I was such an insecure parent, that the majority of these well-intentioned references made me like a horrible mother who was incapable of raising good kids. I then decided to “pick my battles,” and work on my self-esteem rather than perfecting my parenting skills. So I tossed any parenting books that came my way into the Goodwill pile. Whenever the topic of expert parenting advice or philosophies came up at play dates, I walked away and participated in another conversation… like about which kind of chocolate to buy. I must have evolved in these seven years because I was unafrai... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086261 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:15:30 +0100 5086261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029304&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2Fi0RA7d5YyRY%2F How time flies. I’m realizing that I haven’t really put any new “money making activities” (MMAs) into action. On June 16th, however, I did complete the documentation for the “Inexpensive Websites” package I’m creating for local artists. Read onward for more details about my ongoing struggle to create a business enterprise for myself. Where Did the Time Go? I really have no idea, and that points out an ongoing challenge I have: maintaining continuity on my goals. I’m growing increasingly convinced that a lot of productivity woes fix themselves if you can ensure that you can spend no more than two minutes a day thinking about all your goals. That has not one, but two ramifications for goal organization: You need to be able to see all your ... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029304 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:14:20 +0100 5029304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008718&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FdMhP8NPgYE4%2F Recently I finished the book Relationships Made Easy for the Business Professional by Dr. David Fraser, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much about relationships I learned. I enjoyed the book greatly, and I’ll tell you why if you keep reading. Let’s start with the cover: The cover of the book is super fun, with a whole bunch of smiling stress balls staring at you. Honestly, that’s the reason I agreed to take this as a review book: it looked like something fun to read and that could de-stress my life. Only after agreeing did I realize the book was about relationships, not about stress and being more happy, though honestly, after reading this book, I am more happy. I love people, and any book that can teach me to be better with people is a book that can make me happy. This is just... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008718 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:01:00 +0100 5008718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984506&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F26284627%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7ESmells-Like-Social-Media.htm We’ve seen some unusual fragrance concepts, but how about a scent “Made for Social Media?” The new unisex fragrance, suggestively named Erox, comes from online community operator Crowdgather (CRWG). The scent incorporates synthetic human pheromones, and, according to the announcement, it has been “proven to increase feelings of arousal, excitement, social warmth and friendliness in [...] Related StoriesScent of a BillboardYour Brain’s Twitter Limit: 150 Real FriendsSensory Marketing in Retail (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984506 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:22:46 +0100 4984506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960118&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Fmeditation-for-slow-learners%2F You can’t read too many health headlines anymore before you run across a story extolling meditation’s many health benefits: from calming anxiety to increasing resilience, from lowering blood pressure to building immunity. Meditation does it all! And is being embraced in practically every medical field. But what is it? I’m a bit of a slow learner, so even as I promised myself two years ago that I would start each day with 20 minutes of meditation, I am still thumbing through books trying to figure out how, exactly, you do it. I have learned much from Elisha Goldstein’s Psych Central blog, “Mindfulness and Psychotherapy.” Because I believe, on some level, that all forms of meditation are about creating space. And Elisha reminds his readers of that by continually repeating the mea... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960118 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:16:50 +0100 4960118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952792&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDx3xqqVqUR8%2F By Christopher PrebleTomorrow night, President Obama will announce how many troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan over the next 18 months. CNN.com reported this morning that the president is expected to announce a plan that would bring all 30,000 “surge” troops home by the end of 2012. This would give them two more fighting seasons in Afghanistan. The Los Angeles Times reported administration and Pentagon officials told them 10,000 troops will leave Afghanistan by the end of this year. In an effort to quell the leaks, White House officials told Fox News that Obama has not made a final decision and that the reporting is “all over the map.” But we should not allow this speculation over troop numbers to distract us from the bigger picture. Even if by the end of 2012 the size of th... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952792 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:11:20 +0100 4952792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029308&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2F31yIthAQ6JE%2F Clicking around the Harvard Business Review website, my eye was caught by the headline Why American Management Rules the World. This was news to me, as I’m used to thinking of American Management in terms of the fall of the domestic auto industry, profit-grubbing financial services, and Dilbert. Of course this isn’t the whole picture, but I’d never really given it as much thought. A group of European researchers, though, have been looking deeper into the question of management competitiveness. They’ve come to this surprising conclusion: After a decade of painstaking research, we have concluded that American firms are on average the best managed in the world. This is not what we — a group of European researchers — expected to find. But while Americans are ba... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029308 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:17:18 +0100 5029308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902718&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FbBzKcaNJQ1I%2F This month’s Groundhog Day Resolutions Review Day report. Let’s get down to it! Here’s last month’s goal: Add one more Money-Making Activity (MMA) Have marketing materials for all product-based MMAs for June 6. I’m 0 for 2, though I am getting close on having the “websites for artists” MMA ready to go. The principle engineering is done, anyway, but again the holdup is marketing materials. As for the other MMAs, I haven’t worked on any marketing materials for them either. Here’s what I do have: 47 screenshots 3500 words of script explaining how to set the product up The beginnings of a booklet laid out in InDesign. Here’s some quick exports from InDesign of the first three pages (which is as far as I’ve gotten): ... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902718 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:21:46 +0100 4902718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902719&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FnU4usEE_dbo%2F Conclusions I had really been giving myself a hard time on not being more disciplined, harder working, and smarter for the past two months. Even the blog hasn’t been very fun, as it just reminded me of all the stuff I should be doing. But with these recent revelations, I think I’m starting to get over the hump. Yes, it takes time, because I’m doing something new and novel. This is the path of the artist, which is like an unmarked goat path that occasionally (but unpredictably) intersects with opportunity. Just because it takes time doesn’t mean it has to feel slow and unproductive. Rather than focus on the end results that are far into the future, I should be able to create a stepping stone series of smaller explorations that eventually bring me there. It will be... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902719 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:50:12 +0100 4902719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841445&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FQ7Si-UIh_C4%2F By George Scoville Why are we still in Iraq? Despite the world’s greatest nation-building efforts, things in Bosnia are still getting worse. Vouchers offer parents more choice in education than they currently have, but education tax credits are still better at helping the poor. Although federal courts have already held parts of current National Security Letter statutes unconstitutional, we still have a way to go in restoring civil liberties in the post-9/11 era. While Osama bin Laden has been dispatched, we still have many issues to navigate in our national security strategy. Please join us on Facebook at 12:30 p.m. Eastern today, where Cato legal policy analyst David Rittgers, who served three tours in Afghanistan with Army Special Forces, receiving an Army Commendation Medal with &... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841445 Tue, 17 May 2011 14:32:32 +0100 4841445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789662&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FNU0tQPgbO1E%2F It is time for the third Groundhog Day Resolutions Review of the year. Last month, I actually set a measurable goal: add more “money making activities” (MMAs) to my project list. By that, I meant putting my focus on developing products I could sell. Why? I’d like to achieve financial independence through the dint of my own effort. It doesn’t have to be a LOT of money, either…just enough to be sufficient in food, shelter, and creating a buffer of savings. What this will buy me, I think, is the time to pursue the next phase of larger personal projects. So how did I do? New MMAs There are three new additions to the list, which current stands as follows: MM-001 Google AdSense MM-002 ETP Pads MM-003 Amazon Affiliates MM-004 PDF Calendars NEW MM-005 A5 ETP 7Ta... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789662 Thu, 05 May 2011 16:41:12 +0100 4789662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789494&cid=t_115775_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiUy_vth-Boo%2F Today’s Gym Rant is less of a rant and more of an amused observation. You know the circuit weight training line at the gym? The one where there are nine or so circuit weight training machines arranged in a particular order that target specific major body parts? It’s one of my favorite things to participate in at the gym. The idea here is to get in as efficient a muscle-building workout as possible in the shortest amount of time. During off-peak hours, you can use the circuit weight training line however you please. (Stay on a machine as long as you like; skip two machines in a row; only use the arm machines, etc.) But, at least in my gym, during peak (and clearly posted) hours in the morning and evening, you have to follow the rules. And here are my gym’s longstanding rul... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789494 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:20:49 +0100 4789494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789221&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDFJHbY9hE34%2F By Malou InnocentOsama Bin Laden’s death marks a significant achievement in the fight against al Qaeda. It also highlights the fact that our ostensible objective for continuing the war in Afghanistan has been achieved. Although some lawmakers have been quick to claim that bin Laden’s demise proves that our nation-building mission is showing signs of success, others recognize that this momentous achievement justifies scaling down our presence in Afghanistan. Indeed, rather than expansive counterinsurgency campaigns, targeted counterterrorism measures would suffice. It is encouraging that Republican members of Congress are questioning the mission. Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his concern yesterday: [Senator Lugar] s... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789221 Wed, 04 May 2011 17:48:52 +0100 4789221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780295&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Frgl-wP5da0Q%2F By George Scoville “Given America’s large-scale, long-term nation-building mission in Afghanistan, another chapter remains unfinished.” “It doesn’t make a lot of sense to refer to a government whose intelligence service assists military efforts by al Qaeda and the Taliban against U.S. troops in Afghanistan as an ‘ally.’” “Terrorists are not superhuman.” “Physicians must either make up for this shortfall by shifting costs to those patients with insurance — meaning those of us with insurance pay more — or treat patients at a loss.” Is America in a libertarian moment? Tuesday Links is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780295 Tue, 03 May 2011 14:51:15 +0100 4780295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762747&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F4D2pubWPm0Q%2F By Justin LoganToday in Politico I have an op-ed titled “How Washington changed Obama.” In the piece, I argue that the recent appointments of Leon Panetta as secretary of defense and Gen. David Petraeus as director of the CIA, combined with revelations in the recent New Yorker article by Ryan Lizza, suggest that President Obama has given up on changing U.S. foreign and defense policy: Panetta is a dubious choice to fulfill Obama’s recent pledge to trim military spending. Any secretary charged with realizing that pledge would need extraordinary credibility with Capitol Hill Republicans, many of whom are determined to continue raining money on the Pentagon regardless of the nation’s parlous fiscal position. Despite having once been a Republican, Panetta ran for Congress as Democr... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762747 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:04:31 +0100 4762747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742660&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FDau6Drbtu70%2F I’ve been banging my head against the challenge of writing my own promotional materials all week. I finally held an imaginary marketing meeting in my head. Yes, I would like to be more successful at making money, but I don’t want to be a jerk about it. I thought I’d made peace with myself about the necessity of marketing, but after several weeks of dragging my feet on it I recognized a pattern: certain internal factions were passively rebelling against the whole idea. It reminds me a bit of a business organization that’s trying to change its operation from the top on down: while the changes look good on paper and are eagerly adopted in principle, the tough part is changing behavior at the production team level. Let me draw up a quick org chart: THE EXECUTIVE SUIT... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742660 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:10:40 +0100 4742660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734209&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F19%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-19-2011%2F Have you ever read A Parable by author Barbara Stanny? It’s a story about a farmer who was terribly afraid of an ugly, horrifying monster that lived in the forest near his home so he spent his life building a fence to keep it out. But all that time he devoted to building walls to protect himself prevented him from spending time with his friends and family. When he was finally fed up with being afraid, a fairy godmother appeared and told him how to make the monster disappear. For that to happen he needed to find the monster and embrace it. The farmer was frightened and paralyzed with fear and thought the godmother nutty for suggesting it and himself crazy for thinking of doing it. But, “his pain had gotten worse than his fear.” And he so he faced it by finding the monster,... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734209 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:05:36 +0100 4734209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677144&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2F3PwAyAYlRVw%2F Conclusion It is gratifying to finally feel that the systems are shifting into place. You push and you push in the dark, wondering when (and if) what you’re doing will ever align with whatever stars are in the sky and start to make sense. I think it’s starting to come together, and I think I’m starting to see how it comes together for someone like me. Next month’s GHD Review Day will focus on how many new MMAs have come to fruition, and how much further along I am toward my goal. If anyone is interested in checking it out, here’s my Money Making Activities Excel Tracking Worksheet. It’ll probably change, but feel free to use this as a reference. Past Groundhog Day Resolution Posts for 2011: GHDR 02/02 Kickoff Followup: Realigning The Compass 02/18 ... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677144 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:37:42 +0100 4677144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642572&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F8JIumpKo5F8%2F By Christopher PrebleThere is ample recent evidence that the president has some difficulty with entrances and exits.  The linked video is a humorous example; the building conundrum in Libya is not. President Obama's decision to launch a series of military strikes against Libya raises a host of questions, many more than can be answered in his much-belated address to the American people tonight. At a minimum, the President must clarify the purpose and scope of the mission. He has declared that the sole object is to protect civilians from harm. Others in his administration, however, suggest that military operations will continue until Muammar Qaddafi leaves office. In fact, the two goals might be contradictory, as the need to protect civilians from violence could well extend long after Qadd... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642572 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:57:22 +0100 4642572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4606070&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2Fphzsiv7bzRk%2F I just posted a book review of Andy Kessler’s Eat People, a business book about the kind of entrepreneurship that leads to wealth generation on a massive scale. Kessler identifies 12 rules (I think of them more as themes) that he’s observed in his work as an engineer, investment analyst, and tech journalist. While at first I was put-off by the gimmicky title and anecdotal style that sink many books of this type, what puts it apart for me is the way that Kessler pursues his basic question: where does wealth come from? how is it created? And who are the people that really made wealth in history and today? His inquiry into the topic, expressed as his twelve rules, is both intriguing and thought-provoking. Stylistically, Eat People reminds me more of a crime novel than a business ... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4606070 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:04:38 +0100 4606070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570780&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FxFUii1TR5pg%2F This is seven days late, but I have used the time to think more carefully about what it is I’m trying to define as a goal. After all, to have a resolution one must have an achievable goal. After several days of this, feeling fogged and overwhelmed by so many competing theories, I have stopped to remind myself to take my own analytic medicine. The reason why I haven’t been able to make a set of achievable goals comes from the belief that the goals must be in alignment with my values, which then are used to create a set of constraints that ensure whatever goals I pick are well-suited to my skillset and personality. While that sounds like good thinking on paper, it turns out it might not be necessary. In the last Groundhog Day Resolutions post on realigning my compass, I listed... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570780 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:47:15 +0100 4570780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522146&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F25%2F6-steps-to-living-a-good-happy-and-long-life%2F Compassion. Gratitude. Conscientiousness. Being humble. A little stress to keep you energized and motivated. Using common sense. Hanging out with the people that are doing healthy things. Having a stable relationship. You might think the secret to a long and happy life was hidden in a book or could be found by following that famous media guru, Oprah. The truth is, a long life and happiness are not obtained by doing extraordinary things or looking for that magical “dream job” (or dream spouse, for that matter). Research has shown — most recently by psychologists Friedman and Martin in The Longevity Project (2010) — that getting to a long life is really just a combination of simple, everyday things and an approach to life that some might say emphasizes a sense of resi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522146 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:46:57 +0100 4522146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495452&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FpsQgvifYQ6g%2F I outlined my thoughts on the Groundhog Day Resolution System last week, pushing the actual goal definition for a later time. In today’s post, I push the definition a little further, but first there’s a detour through Joss Whedon’s Firefly, which has helped me see what was missing from my earlier plans. In short: I did not recognize my lack of love for my plans. Reviewing Last Year’s Goals Last year, I’d made a 2010 Master Goals sheet, which I used for a whopping two weeks before abandoning it. While it did a good job of distilling what I knew about myself onto one sheet of paper, it offered no real reward for daily use. And because of that, it quickly fell into the “superfluous overhead” category of “things that I should do but don’... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495452 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:46:14 +0100 4495452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433104&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbuilding-a-hospital-in-haiti%2F2011.02.03 Partners in Health is building a state-of-the-art teaching medical facility in Mirebalais in Haiti’s underserved Central Plateau. My niece Annie helped design the waste and water treatment systems of the project as part of her engineering internship with Northeastern University, and will be joining the Partners in Health group upon graduation. It’s so inspiring to see this wonderful project coming to fruition and to know that she’ll be part of it. You can be part of it, too, by donating, volunteering or, like Annie, working for Partners in Health. Partners in Health was founded by Dr. Paul Farmer and colleagues in 1987 to serve the poor in Haiti. Dr. Farmer’s story is the subject of Tracy Kidder’s new book “Mountains Beyond Mountains: One Doctor’s Quest to Hea... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433104 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:00:30 +0100 4433104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265687&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FueRzNG8I_pU%2F By Malou InnocentPresident Obama released his Afghanistan war review today. It highlights progress on the battlefield against insurgents, the success of Special Forces operations and drone strikes, and achievements in training the Afghan security forces. I have four thoughts on the matter: First, scattered throughout the document are passages such as “al-Qa’ida’s senior leadership in Pakistan is weaker,” “[a]l-Qa’ida’s senior leadership has been depleted,” and “al-Qa’ida’s leadership cadre have diminished.” However, can we deter more jihadists than our efforts help to inspire? After all, “fighting them over there so they don’t fight us here” did not deter Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad and his inco... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265687 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:31:24 +0100 4265687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197140&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F24%2Fchange-is-hard-but-not-impossible%2F A lot of “Health 2.0″ tools seek to help people change their behaviors to lead more healthy, productive lives. This is an admirable goal, and one I wholeheartedly endorse. Some of the tools are really “gee-whiz” neat! However, many people involved with building Health 2.0 tools have little or no formal background in human behavior. How do you expect to build tools that seek to change human behavior, with no human behavior experts — you know, psychologists — consulting with you or on your staff? That’s like trying to write a piece of software without a programmer. In reply to a query on this topic, and how people change their behavior, I wrote the following over at the Society for Participatory Medicine’s e-patients.net blog. I think it enca... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197140 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:57:57 +0100 4197140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134313&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FCv6MunBVyj8%2F Forget the roses and moonlight serenades, the secret to winning a place in a woman’s (or man’s) heart is a great big belly laugh. Laughter not only makes us feel good, it can also be the cement that seals the relationship. Laughter builds trust Laughing out loud releases endorphins and oxytocin, naturally occurring chemicals that help to relieve stress and increase feelings of well being and belonging. Oxytocin facilitates a greater sense of trust, which is important when establishing new relationships. When you are able to make the object of your interest laugh heartily, it floods his or her body with these feel good chemicals, making it easier for them to open up to you and start building a foundation of trust and intimacy. Better yet, laughter is contagious which explains why many o... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134313 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:10:05 +0100 4134313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119089&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F21670137%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EStarbucks-Your-Digital-Neighborhood.htm Starbucks has changed a lot in the last six months, at least in the digital world. First, they finally ditched their paid-only Wifi and went to a free system that requires only one-click acceptance of their terms of use. Then, a few days ago, they launched a new portal page with some of their featured [...] CommentsI agree, Ramiro, I'm not a big fan of broadcasting my location ... by Roger DooleyRoger, good idea and thought provoking. I, for one, have not ... by Ramiro RomanRelated StoriesScent Marketing vs. Social MediaIt Takes A Village to Clean Up TwitterSocial Media Ads Beat TV (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119089 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:31:43 +0100 4119089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942775&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fnn5XaddC4Zw%2F By Malou InnocentOver at “The Skeptics” blog at The National Interest Online, I wrote a short piece detailing the abysmal state of the Afghan army and police — you know, the institutions that are supposed to take over responsibility for security and allow U.S. forces to being to come home? “From illiteracy and corruption to poor vetting and low pay, the current training effort has yielded a force of compromised caliber.” What’s more: “An AP reporter on patrol with Americans at Combat Outpost Ware in the Arghandab Valley found that when the Afghans go on patrol they are treated as outsiders. “When they see us, the old men say, ‘They are the sons of the British,’ ” Lt. Haskar said, explaining that the villagers equate both the Americans and the Afgh... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942775 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:31:34 +0100 3942775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920967&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fhow-is-your-crohn-august-2010%2F Hello everyone! How are you feeling today? I hope that you are well and that your Crohn’s isn’t being a pain in the rump. In case you are new to the blog, I will explain the topic of today’s blog. Every month I like to check in with everyone to see how you have been doing. Everyone writes in and tells how they have been feeling and what has been going on with their Crohn’s or with anything else. It is a great way for us to share and to vent. Since I write the blog, I get to go first. Right now my Crohn’s is not doing too badly. I just went down to 28 mg of prednisone and hope to continue weaning. I am craving carbohydrates like crazy and can’t seem to stop thinking about waffles, bread, coffee with milk, and pretty much anything bad for me that is full of starch. I wrote a blo... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920967 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:06:01 +0100 3920967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3812959&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FX3lkT597Q_c%2F By Malou InnocentIn an interview that aired yesterday on CBS’s Early Show, President Obama said his objective for Afghanistan is “fairly modest.” On its face, the mission seems modest enough: “don’t allow terrorists to operate from this region; don’t allow them to create big training camps and to plan attacks against the US homeland with impunity.” In reality, such a policy is not modest in the least. A commitment to never allow terrorists to resurface not only serves as a convenient rationale to prolong the mission but also as an open-ended justification to intervene anywhere in the world without hesitation. Moreover, the president claims that strengthening the capacity of a sovereign Afghan government will enhance America’s security, but the basis ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3812959 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:52:45 +0100 3812959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758091&cid=t_115775_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F15%2Fgoogles-advise-on-link-building-efforts%2F Last month the Google Webmaster blog had an informative post  on what constitutes a “valuable” link and what you can do to get those links. Read this post to learn the best and worst ways to build your links, directly from the horses mouth :: Best Strategies :: • Become an expert in your field and get involved in online communities. Contribute to blogs  but don’t spam with shameless self  promotion for your blog. Quality links come through the relationships formed in the communities, not the comments themselves. • Publish helpful, interesting content. This could range from a tutorial to a video or tool. Original research or polls attract quality links. • For an immediate traffic bump, try out some humour. Funny content gets picked up by social media and can attra... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758091 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:14:36 +0100 3758091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750047&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F4ONAhOl5abU%2F By Ted Galen CarpenterWhen the United States first invaded Afghanistan, the objective was clear and direct: defeat al Qaeda and oust the Taliban regime that had given the terrorist organization a safe haven from which to plan the 9-11 attacks.   The mission has since become something very different—and utterly impractical.  U.S. officials now stress the goal of supporting an indigenous political structure that will provide security to the Afghan people and implement good governance (apparently under the enlightened leadership of Hamid Karzai and his corrupt henchmen).  Western military and civilian personnel are involved in everything from setting up schools to drilling wells to building roads.  They may avoid using the term nation–building, but that is clearly what is taking p... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750047 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:03:42 +0100 3750047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729984&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Funderstanding-inflammatory-bowel-disease%2F is an educational series from the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) One great resource for information related to Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis is the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).  They are a non-profit organization run by volunteers and their goal is to find a cure for both Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis.  Every year they hold a fund-raising event called “Take Steps” for which I participate and blog about every year.  They also have a lot of information on their website that you may find interesting:  http://www.ccfa.org/info/about/crohns I just found out that they are bringing a new series of educational events to different cities across the States.  This event, open to all patients, family members, caregivers, and community members,... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729984 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:19:57 +0100 3729984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718571&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fvacationing-with-crohns%2F Next week is vacation week!  Actually, we are leaving tomorrow and today is my get-ready-for-vacation day.  That entails packing up all of my medicines, getting together lists of possible safe places to eat, and getting the house ready.  We are going on a hopefully wonderful vacation to Hawaii.  Of course it will be wonderful, I just put the hopefully in there because I am not sure that my Crohn’s will be wonderful.  It has been acting up again – just in time for Hawaii.  Oh well, what can you do? My husband travels a lot for his company and racks up the frequent flyer miles so we were able to get the flights to Hawaii for free using his miles.  As you may have read, I have been having a tough time with my Crohn’s this year and have been trying to get back into remission after... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718571 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:22:04 +0100 3718571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687247&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Ftake-steps-for-crohn%25e2%2580%2599s-and-colitis-2010%2F Hello Everyone!  How are you doing today?  I hope that you find yourself well and in good health.  Hopefully you participated or will participate in the annual Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA) Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis walk.  In case you didn’t know, each year the CCFA holds a fund-raising walk – “Take Steps” –  to raise much-needed money for the cure to these horrible digestive diseases. The Houston walk was this past weekend, but I was unable to go due to a sinus infection and bad cough.  Of course, the first antibiotic did not work, so instead of getting better, I just kept getting worse.  I started my new antibiotic on Monday and it seems to be helping.  Although, I think that I pushed myself too hard and too fast so today I was ba... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687247 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:32:36 +0100 3687247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577383&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FkOhhFj1wo-k%2F By David BoazRand Paul’s landslide victory in the Kentucky Republican primary is being hailed as a big win for the Tea Party movement, a slap in the face to the Republican establishment, and maybe even as a harbinger of the rise of libertarian Republicanism. (Only 19 percent of Kentucky Republicans say they’re libertarians, but that’s got to be more than before the Rand Paul campaign.) It’s also a big loss for Washington neoconservatives, who warned in dire terms about the horrors of a Paul victory. Back in March, Jonathan Martin reported in Politico: Recognizing the threat, a well-connected former aide to Vice President Dick Cheney convened a conference call last week between Grayson and a group of leading national security conservatives to sound the alarm about ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577383 Wed, 19 May 2010 00:24:05 +0100 3577383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545542&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fstem-cells-for-crohns-disease%2F Since I am now in the midst of a huge flare up, I have been researching new and upcoming therapies for Crohn’s and thought that I would share what I have found out. One of the most exciting areas of research right now is stem-cell research. There are a couple of different investigations with stem cells for Crohn’s disease going on right now that I found very interesting and hopeful. All of the stem cell therapies are still in the clinical trial phase and are not available to the public yet. The first area of research is studying the effects of injecting adult stem cells into the patient. I actually almost joined this clinical trial back in 2007, but decided to wait since I was getting better at that time and had just started my new job here in the states. I kind of wish that I did joi... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545542 Sat, 08 May 2010 03:46:42 +0100 3545542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519425&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F176570%2F How Eco-Friendly is Your Neighborhood? The U.S. Green Building Council plans to rank neighborhoods on their eco-friendliness. (via USA Today) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519425 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:03:07 +0100 3519425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499195&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fhow-is-your-crohns%2F Hello everyone!  In case you are new to the blog, I will explain the topic of today’s blog.  Every month I like to check in with everyone to see how you have been doing.  Everyone writes in and tells how they have been feeling and what has been going on with their Crohn’s or with anything else.  It is a great way for us to share and to vent.  It has been a little while since we last did this, so I am expecting lots of comments from everyone so that we can catch up! I have not been doing too well lately.  I guess that I should have seen it coming but, as always, I seem to miss the little subtle signs of an oncoming flare.  Since 2010 has started, it seems it has been one thing after another, but hopefully I will get it turned around soon.  After the strange pain that was in my l... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499195 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:00:42 +0100 3499195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467933&cid=t_115775_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIs9kdFk3Bos%2F Double Dot beach umbrella from PB teen I strongly believe in that “healthy summer glow.” My vitamin D levels are through the roof. In other words, I am a sun worshipper. I spend as much time as I can outside, avoiding the shade like the plague. Of course, I wear SPF (more or less) and no longer bask Bain de Soleil-style on a chaise lounge. The change in habits is due, in part, to the good sense that 30-some-odd years can bring, and, in part, because my two-year-old son (and ever-present tag-a-long) inherited his dad’s powder-like skin complexion. If I plan to go to the beach, park, or pool for any length of time with toddler in tow, I need to execute a two-pronged strategy: Divert and protect. Besides my handy SPF-45 spray, here are a few new tools to help keep my little one – and ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467933 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:09:20 +0100 3467933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429325&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fslacking-to-cope-with-crohns-disease%2F It seems that my Crohn’s disease has a mind of its own lately.  I like to think of it as a wild bull, strong and powerful and definitely pigheaded.  My Crohn’s can’t be tamed and, each time I try, I end up conceding, so I might as well learn how to ride.  You would think that after almost 19 years of having this disease that I would know how to ride.  But, I don’t.  Each time the ride is different.  Each time I think that I am ready and know what to do, but then the bull turns left instead of right, or goes right instead of left.  Or, it simple starts bucking me to death until I pay attention.  Well, it has my attention now! I think that I am doing better now with it than I did in the past.  In the past, I thought that I was invincible and that Crohn’s couldn’t stop m... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429325 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:27:15 +0100 3429325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420784&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FF8usdMqEbC4%2F SUMMARY: Need perspective? Why not create your own Fantasy Board of Advisors? The other day I needed some additional perspective on my current activities, and I found myself staring blankly at the wall of pictures in my office. I put up these pictures a year or two ago, and it's comprised of close family and friends. Its purpose is to remind me of the importance of community and that I am part of it; I find this to be rather reassuring, and it helps me set priorities. However, when it is time for action I usually end up thinking about what I would do given my limited perspective. As it happens I think I'm rather good at it, but I have to admit that there are limits to what my System of One can achieve by itself. But what if I created a new photo wall of heroes that I could look up to? The... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420784 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:59:22 +0100 3420784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411313&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2F-A49yG3rUM8%2F SUMMARY: I'm retiring the WORLD DOMINATION category here on the blog, because EMPIRE BUILDING more accurately captures what I want to do; I explain why. It's MASTER OF MY DOMAIN WEEK in The Google Wave with Colleen™. And no, that's not a Seinfeld reference; the challenge is to take charge of our plans. If you've noticed I've been quiet for the past week, it's because I'm trying to do just that, hammering at my stupid ducks to knock them into the semblance of a row. The major push this week, which has proven very draining, has to define my design services. Yes, I could have just said, YO! DESIGNER HERE! and been done with it, but I am also trying to also define my niche in a way that is uniquely suited to my strengths. Exciting, yes? NO, NOT REALLY, because progress has been slow an... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411313 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:31:04 +0100 3411313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362379&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FpVOquD3weiw%2F By Christopher PrebleThe question at National Journal’s Security Experts blog concerning NATO and the future of Europe has stimulated quite a spirited debate. I decided to take another bite at the apple. My response: Gordon Adams objects to the framing of the question, arguing that Europe is more important than ever because European governments have chosen to invest in civilians, not men and women at arms. In this context, Europe’s military weakness is a feature, not a bug. Dan Serwer agrees, saying that the “Europeans are on to something,” that their civilian capabilities are vast, that they’ve been deployed in 22 different operations, and are involved in a dozen currently. But even if they have such capabilities, all the soft power in the world isn’t w... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362379 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:47:53 +0100 3362379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311835&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fsupport-the-ibd-research-and-awareness-act-for-crohn%25e2%2580%2599s-and-ulcerative-colitis%2F Last year, an important Act, The IBD Research and Awareness Act, was introduced to the House and Senate to expand research for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  The legislation would enhance activities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, as well as, expand biomedical research for IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease). You can help advocate for the passage of the IBD Research and Awareness Act with the help of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).  They have made this really great website where they make it easy for you to contact your legislators and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 2275 (House bill number) and S. 981 (Senate bill number). It is very easy to do.  Just click here. Then, scroll down to the ‘compose m... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311835 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:56 +0100 3311835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311748&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F25%2Fbuilding-assertiveness-in-4-steps%2F All of us should insist on being treated fairly — to stand up for our rights without violating the rights of others. This means tactfully, justly and effectively expressing our preferences, needs, opinions and feelings. Psychologists call that being assertive, as distinguished from being unassertive (weak, passive, compliant, self-sacrificing) or aggressive (self-centered, inconsiderate, hostile, arrogantly demanding). Because some people want to be “nice” and “not cause trouble,” they “suffer in silence,” “turn the other cheek,” and assume nothing can be done to change their situation. The rest of us appreciate pleasant, accommodating people but whenever a nice person permits a greedy, dominant person to take advantage of him/her, the ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311748 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:29:08 +0100 3311748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283721&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fbreakfast-with-crohns-disease%2F I think that I have mentioned before that I have been experimenting with my diet for the last year in an effort to improve my Crohn’s symptoms.  I have eliminated all dairy products and now use only Rice milk because it causes the least amount of trouble and tastes good.  I am also limiting the amount of gluten that I eat.  I still eat some items that have a little bit of gluten, but have for the most part deleted that out of my diet too.  I also don’t eat a lot of fiber because it seems to make matters worse.  Once you get rid of dairy, gluten and fiber, there are not a lot of choices left for breakfast. For the last year, I have been eating Trix for breakfast.  I recently discovered Berry Berry Kix and have switched to that instead because it has a lot less sugar.  I don�... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283721 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:26:52 +0100 3283721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248676&cid=t_115775_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F07%2Fthe-bells-and-whistles-of-windows-live-writer%2F  I’m test-driving a blog program from Windows Live which offers a few neat tricks the results of which I can upload to WordPress. One of my favourite areas of downtown Toronto is the Gooderham Building and adjacent park.  A mural on the back of the building is a mirror image of the Perkins Building, located directly [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248676 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:29:58 +0100 3248676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216729&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fis-my-pain-crohns-or-something-else%2F The mystery pain that I had back in Feb 2008 has returned.  Back then, I thought that I had a kidney stone, but the doctors were not so sure.  At the time, I had a lot of pain that felt very similar to a kidney stone – came and went, sharp sometimes and dull achy pain other times.  I did have a stone that was in my kidney but the urologists told me that I shouldn’t have pain with it there – it would only hurt when it made its way to the urethra.   My general doctor thought that it was the stone causing the pain so I never really had a clear answer since no one agreed. Since then, I have had bouts of pain that felt similar but not as severe and they would last only a few days.  Well, I started having pain again on Jan 16th and it got really severe this time.  I was hurting near... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216729 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:23:51 +0100 3216729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149202&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fcrohns-book-club-january-edition%2F Happy 2010!  I can’t believe that we are in 2010 already,  time really flies. I should not have written in my last blog about how well I was doing because I got sick that very same night!   I picked up a stomach bug and on top of that had a sinus infection.  I am now taking antibiotics.   So, I have started my New Year off with a blast; sick as a dog.  But, it is getting better now.  I just need to work on gaining the weight back that I lost from being sick.  I was already getting kind of low with my weight and then I lost another three or four pounds on top of that because I’m sick.  I may try drinking Ensure for weight gain again to see if it still bothers me or not. For those of you new to this Crohn’s blog we decided not long ago that we would create a book club since ... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149202 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:24:40 +0100 3149202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133711&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fhow-is-your-crohns-today-christmas-and-new-year-edition%2F Merry Christmas everyone!  I hope that you were able to have a pain free Christmas and I also wish you a Happy and Blessed 2010.  Since we haven’t had a “How is your Crohn’s Today” blog in a while (I think since August), maybe we should have one now and you can tell us how your Christmas was.  In case you are new to our Crohn’s blog, I try to have a blog once a month where we all write in and tell how we are doing (physically and emotionally) with our Crohn’s disease and pretty much just share as much as you want. I am doing really well.  I am always afraid to make that statement because I feel like whenever I do, things go bad, but I’ll risk it today.  I have recently reduced my prednisone to 8mg a day and am hoping to keep going down little by little.  So far, not... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133711 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:06:03 +0100 3133711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124702&cid=t_115775_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsteroids-shrinking-testicles%2F The Shrinker Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic) Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. These drugs are available legally only by prescription, to treat conditions that occur when the body produces abnormally low amounts of testosterone, such as delayed puberty and some types of impotence. They are also prescribed to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass. Abuse of anabolic steroids, however, can lead to serious health problems, some irreversible. Today, athletes and others abuse anabolic steroids to enhance performance and also to improve... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124702 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:46:44 +0100 3124702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100933&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fmore-on-my-anxiety-and-crohns-disease%2F As you recall from my previous blog, I have been working on trying to figure out what triggers my anxiety, recognize it when I experience anxiety and try to handle it better.  I am also trying to bring myself back to the girl that I used to be.  Before all of the terrible episodes with my Crohn’s disease I didn’t have to worry about falling down and breaking a bone, or taking a medicine that will cause me to flare up terribly, or have to worry about all the scary side effects of medicines.  I used to be so carefree and outgoing.   I feel like I have lost sight of who I am.  I know that I am a good worker, a good mother and a good wife but with all of my ups and downs with my medications and side effects galore, I am not really sure who I really am.  I have all these feelings tha... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100933 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:02:16 +0100 3100933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079466&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fanxiety-and-crohns-disease%2F The phrase that one of our blog community members, Todd, writes often in our comments is, “Keep your mind in the game.”  That has sort of become my mantra lately.  I have to tell myself this so I can remember what is important in the big picture so I will stop worrying about the little stuff.  I have had problems with anxiety for a while now and I think that it has been building up the last few years.  One of my problems (probably due to the fact that I am female) is that I tend to over analyze everything.  Things happen to my husband, he acknowledges them, and then he forgets them and moves on.  Things happen to me and I analyze every facet of every emotion that I felt and what it was or what could I have done differently.   I am now trying to emulate my husband and be more li... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079466 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:37:26 +0100 3079466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052284&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fcrohns-disease-book-club-blog-december-edition%2F A few weeks ago I suggested that we start a book club to get our mind off of Crohn’s disease for a bit and allow us to think about something else.    It seems like you all agree, so let’s try it out.   Remember, there are no set rules here, we can change our book club format as many times as it takes for this to be fun for all of us. Since I am the one who writes the blog, I will write about the book (or books- since I read several in a month) that I read the previous month.  I will give a short synopsis of the book and state whether it was a good read.  I will rate the book on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the worst and 10 the best and then tell you what I liked best about the book and what I liked least.  Since this is the first real Crohn’s book club blog, we should all write i... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052284 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:18:38 +0100 3052284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993746&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FuKrznrefbVg%2F When the Bush administration started its misguided adventure in Iraq, the president and his Neocon chorus presumed that the U.S. would be acquiring a loyal, even obseqious ally.  With the American-subsidized bank embezzler Ahmed Chalabi in charge, Baghdad would create a Western-style democracy, enshrine women’s rights, recognize Israel, provide the U.S. with permanent military bases, and offer a new market for American businesses. Alas, we’ve struck out:  zero for five.  Although America’s uber-hawks bridled at reference to our “occupation” of Iraq, Iraqis had no hesitation in using the word and surprised the Bushies by demanding a deadline for the withdrawal of American forces.  And Iraqi opposition to the U.S. occupation has affected their attitude t... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993746 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:40:43 +0100 2993746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984927&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fa-crohns-book-club%2F I was thinking that we should start a book club.  I read a lot because of many reasons, one of which is that I have a lot of potty time available for my reading pleasure.   The other, is that I just love to read.  Or rather, I love to get lost in a story and forget my troubles and worries just for a little while.  I love it when I get so excited about a book, that I can’t stop thinking about it and can’t wait to get home to read it.  The last time that happened to me was when I read the Twilight series.  I could not put those books down.  I have read many authors across the spectrum of different genres and will read just about anything, except lately anything violent or dark.  I feel that there is enough bad in the world already and I would rather read something pleasant to ta... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984927 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:12:02 +0100 2984927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899088&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fwishing-crohns-disease-had-awareness-equal-to-breast-cancer%2F I read this article the other day (I forgot what magazine it was in) about this woman who overcame breast cancer.  She was describing how a lady who had gone through breast cancer before became one of her closest friends by understanding what she was going through and helping her in ways that her other friends could not.  Even though I don’t have breast cancer, I could relate.  Anyone who has had to face any kind of unwanted diagnosis, whether of cancer or any other disease can relate to how earth shattering and scary it can be.  And about how no one really understands what you are going through unless they have dealt with something as well.   But the thing that I didn’t like too much about the article was her attitude.  To me, she didn’t have a good one.  In the article she ... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899088 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:03:47 +0100 2899088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824247&cid=t_115775_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F09%2F23%2Fdo-hair-thickening-products-work%2F Omgaya3 asks…I have seen a leading shampoo brand claiming that it can make hair 2 times thicker. Is it actually possible to make hair that very thick? I cannot imagine making each strand of one’s hair grow twice in thickness! Can you kindly enlighten as to how such claims have been made? The Left Brain responds: They don’t actually make the strands two times thicker.  Not having seen the specific claim (the wording matters) it’s difficult to say how they are justifying it.  But here is a strategy companies generally use. 1.  Consumer perception – They ask consumers how much thicker they think their hair is after using the product. 2.  Photo measurements – They take a before picture and an after picture and measure how much more volumized the person... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824247 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:01:38 +0100 2824247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814394&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F6bMD9IbPKQo%2F In his review of the war in Afghanistan,  states that “failure to gain the initiative and reverse insurgent momentum in the near-term (next 12 months)—while Afghan security capacity matures—risks an outcome where defeating the insurgency is no longer possible.” I would hope that Congress and the American people hold McChrystal to his “12 month” prediction, because if President Obama sticks to McChrystal’s ambitious strategy, U.S. forces could remain in Central Asia for decades. McChrystal argues that the U.S. military must devote more effort to interacting with the local population and elevating the importance of governance. How? Does America defeat the Taliban in order to build an Afghan state, or does America build an Afghan state in order to defeat the Taliban? Winning t... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814394 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:53:36 +0100 2814394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804107&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Ffinding-the-right-doctor-for-your-crohns-is-worth-it%2F Since so many of you responded to my blog about all the problems I was having with my rheumatologist and insurance company I thought that I would take the opportunity to say thank you and give you an update. A few weeks ago, I went to see my general doctor to get a referral for a new rheumatologist.  He seemed skeptical about how I would like her because he told me that she has a strange bedside manner.  I figured different sounded good to me at this moment and was willing to try her out.  I went to see her a few weeks back and I was really impressed.  Yes, she is a bit different, but I like her style and I like her so far.  Right away, she sent me for X-rays of my hips and bloodwork on my Vitamin D levels and a bunch of other stuff that my old doctor never did.  Plus, their office i... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804107 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:30:01 +0100 2804107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774713&cid=t_115775_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F09%2F08%2Fcan-thyroid-problems-cause-hair-loss%2F Faz is concerned…My hair keeps falling a lot and is getting quite thin, my hair usually falls out while I am brushing it or washing it. My mum says I may be short of some nutrition and may be because I don’t drink enough water. What can I do? The Right Brain responds: Here’s another example of why our Beauty Brains Forum is so fabulous. When Faz asked this question earlier this year, some of our astute Beauty Brainiacs (Marynel, Janis, Purplerules, Tsunamino and others) jumped in and asked Faz if she’d gotten a doctor’s opinion. That’s because her symptoms sounded like they might be beyond a cosmetic “dry hair” problem. Specifically, they suggested she get her thyroid checked.  So, we thought it might be helpful to educate all our readers ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774713 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:01:01 +0100 2774713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748025&cid=t_115775_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F08%2F31%2Fdo-toppik-hair-building-fibers-work%2F Mel Cooley asks… Would the Beauty Brains recommend buying Toppik Hair Building Fibers for my slightly hair-impaired significant other? The Right Brain responds: Well Melanie, thanks for your question. Whether or not you want to be with the kind of guy who covers up his bald spot is up to you. But we can clue you in on the technology behind Toppik. Toppik Hair Building Fibers. Yeah, right. The hype on this one is a bit hard to swallow. Here’s what Amazon.com says: The best hair loss concealer on the market. Toppik fibers are restructured to merge undetectably with your hair when applied. It is a safe, natural way to eliminate the appearance of baldness and thinning hair. It’s not a spray, cream or cover-up. In fact, it’s so scientifically advanced that it is unlike a... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748025 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:01:23 +0100 2748025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737945&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fhow-is-your-crohn%25e2%2580%2599s-today%2F We haven’t had a “How is your Crohn’s today” blog in a while and I think we are past due. I want to know how you are doing and how you are handling your disease. Since I am writing the post that means that I get to go first:) I have been doing pretty well lately.  I had my colonoscopy a few weeks ago with very good results.  He said that I had no active Crohn’s in my colon and that was the best news that I have heard in about 10 years - or more.   Since I had such good results, I decided to try lowering my prednisone (the Doctor concurred), and so I have gone from 8mg everyday to 8mg, 8mg, 7mg, 8mg, 8mg 7mg, ect… After I am sure that my body can adjust to this level I will go to 8mg, 7mg, 8mg, 7mg, etc… Doing my tapering this way keeps my body confused as ... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737945 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:32:31 +0100 2737945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653931&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fcrohn%25e2%2580%2599s-and-problems-with-doctor%25e2%2580%2599s-offices-and-insurance-companies%2F I have been having issues with my insurance company lately and I thought that I would share my dilemma.   Maybe someone out there has had a similar problem and could give me some advice. I go to a rheumatologist for my Crohn’s disease and for my bones.  I get inflammation in my joints which is linked to my Crohn’s and occasionally they will swell up so bad that I cannot walk. They say that it is like rheumatoid arthritis but is only my Crohn’s pretending to be RA (I don’t really have RA but the Crohn’s will mimic the RA symptoms).   I have osteoporosis from all of the prednisone that I have taken and have been taking Boniva to help build my bones back up. I have Aetna insurance and have up until recently, really liked them.  The co-payments are great (10$ for each visit) an... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653931 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:03:10 +0100 2653931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2625956&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F5NOBCF4ao3s%2F A couple weeks ago, my Cato colleague, Justin Logan, wrote a post on Rory Stewart’s brilliant article that appeared in the London Review of Books. Justin offered compelling reasons why arguments for nation building, and the concomitant “state failure is a threat to humanity,” are deeply flawed. But I think Stewart’s piece offers arguments that bears emphasis. Stewart is Chief Executive of The Turquoise Mountain Foundation, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization based in Kabul. According to Stewart, many policymakers and prominent opinion leaders are prone to: minimizing differences between cultures, exaggerating our fears, aggrandizing our ambitions, inflating a sense of moral obligations and power, and confusing our goals… [these irresistible il... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2625956 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:25:25 +0100 2625956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616885&cid=t_115775_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FmF6HqxQ3ZBw%2F No matter how many people you have in your network, it’s doubtful you’re working it as effectively as you can. I’ve developed a plan for working my network, and I gladly share it with you in hopes of helping you be a more-effective networker. I recommend separating contacts every quarter into 4 numbered piles: 80 19 1 0   Here’s how I decide who goes in what pile: 80 - 80% will be people you barely know and others who you are unlikely to help, and who are unlikely to help you with what you need. As this is the largest number, it will also be your largest pile. Unless these the folks call me in the next 3 months, they will probably be move to the 0 pile. I try to contact them once in a while myself, but my expectations for anything happening are REALLY low. Co... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616885 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:08:00 +0100 2616885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2611111&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fcrohns-disease-and-your-period%2F It is that time of the month again, and this time I don’t mean time for the monthly update on your Crohn’s (How is your Crohn’s today). It is that time of the month in my menstruation cycle and I am feeling lousy.  For all you men out there, you may not find any interest in today’s topic, so feel free to stop reading at any point in this blog. Whenever I get my period, my Crohn’s will also flare-up.  It will flare at a different variety of levels - sometimes a little bit, sometimes a lot, and sometimes not at all (although this is very infrequent).  I am not sure that it is really my Crohn’s flaring or if it is just a normal side effect of getting your period, but I usually get really bad cramps and diarrhea and pretty much feel lousy for a few days.  This happens most of t... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2611111 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:45:57 +0100 2611111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598194&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FM6g2kRwPis8%2F The U.S. government has been providing so-called foreign aid for decades, but the waste never stops.  So it is in Iraq. Reports Stars & Stripes: Provincial reconstruction teams in Iraq are scrambling to submit a large number of multimillion-dollar aid project proposals by July 15, something critics suggest will result in a rash of big construction projects they were never intended to run. Further, they say, big-budget projects are being put forward too quickly, are too ambitious given the scheduled 2011 withdrawal from Iraq and are crowding out simpler schemes. “Our goal is not necessarily to help [Iraqis] with building projects,” said Rick Gohde, an engineer with the Diwaniyah provincial reconstruction team, known as PRT. “We are supposed to be beyond that. We are supposed to b... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598194 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:46:29 +0100 2598194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570988&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fa-successful-vacation-with-crohns-disease%2F We are all back from our wonderful vacation in Daytona Beach last week.  Today was my first full day back at work because I took the day off yesterday to catch up on unpacking, laundry, and cooking since vacations always involves loads of laundry when they are over and I needed some healthy meals for the week.  I worked a little from home, but it wasn’t even a half day since I also had to go visit my GI doctor. Our vacation was wonderful and I made it without any major problems (yay)!  I was really strict on what I would eat and only had problems the two times that I strayed.  Otherwise I felt pretty good.  We rented a house for a week using vacationrentals.com and rented this amazing house that we would never be able to afford unless we won the lottery.  It was great because h... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570988 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:53:10 +0100 2570988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452998&cid=t_115775_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fproposals.html Unusually, we drive home from school in relative peace and quiet as the boys’ word bank reads empty. My daughter and I chat. I am fascinated to learn about her new hang out, a cool place for pre-teens.“Mom……..I was wondering?”“Hmmm?”“Maybe Mr. B could take me to the 7 11 to spend my allowance?”“Maybe.”“For a treat.”“A treat…..maybe we should all go. I’ll treat you all. You can save your pocket money.”“Yeah Mom!”“So which would you rather have? A nice healthy juice and a broccoli sandwich or chocolate milk and a doughnut I wonder?”“Slushy and a doughnut!”“What about you chaps?” Silence continues.“What would you like as a treat from the 7 11 guys?”Silence. I concentrate on driving in heavy commuter traffic. “You ask them dear.”“Hey ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452998 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:32:00 +0100 2452998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442198&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Ffood-investigation-what-can-you-eat-for-ibd%2F Welcome back from the three day holiday.  I hope that you had a good Memorial Day.  We didn’t do anything special, just visited our family and hung around the house.  Our daughter spent the holiday at her friend’s pool which allowed my husband and I to have a “Lost-athon.”  We caught up on all of the TV episodes of Lost that we haven’t watched.  That was fun because we never watch three in a row.  This weekend was also great because my husband did most of the cooking (yay)!!  I am in a rut again with food.  I just don’t want to try too many different things because I like to feel good so I prefer to eat the foods that I know are safe. I have been trying this new protein antioxidant drink called Mix1 to see if it will be a good additional source o... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442198 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:26:38 +0100 2442198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442171&cid=t_115775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-office-design-competition-2008-matsco%2F Are you considering designing or redesigning your detnal office? Be sure to look at the three practices that won Dental Office Design Competition 2008 by Matsco. This month’s Dental Economics features an article, with great photos, by Dr. Terrance Swonke of Swonke Family Denitstry, owner of the practice that won the competition. The story isn’t online, so you have to buy the magazine! Here’s the rundown. The “Small Practice” award went to Dr. Terrance S. Swonke whose practice is located in The Woodlands, Tx. The “Group Practice” and “Outstanding Specialty Practice” awards went to Dr. Mark H. Kogut of Dallas. The “Outstanding New Dentsit Practice” award went to Stobert Dental in Kalkaska, Michigan. See photos of the winning p... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442171 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:26:07 +0100 2442171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382671&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fapril-check-in-how-is-your-crohns-today%2F Hey everyone!  How are you today?  I hope well.  Today’s blog is devoted to you telling us how you are doing today.  This is something that I try to do at the end of each month in order for us all to know how everyone else in our Crohn’s community is doing with their illness and life in general. I’ll go first… I am tired but good.  I am lowering my prednisone dosage which is always tricky, but I am thinking positive (or trying to not think about it).  I don’t lower it very much (from 9 mg to 8.5 mg) and then in two weeks I will go to 8 mg.  Right now I am alternating 8mg then 9mg every other day.  This confuses my body so that it doesn’t know what is coming next which makes tapering easier.  I am really happy to be down to 8.5 mg and hope that I don’t jinx myself.  ... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382671 Fri, 01 May 2009 16:45:42 +0100 2382671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365301&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fexercising-with-crohns-disease%2F I had a really bad flare up of my Crohn’s a few years ago where my ankles swelled up so much that I couldn’t walk for almost a month.  Crohn’s disease effects more than just the intestines, it can also affect the skin, joints, mouth, and throat.  In some people it can also affect the eyes.  Since this flare up, I stopped doing high impact exercise for fear that my joints would swell back up.  They were very touchy for a long time.  Recently, I had my yearly bone scan performed and found out that my bones actually got worse even though I was taking the bone strengthening medicine Boniva and lots of Calcium supplements (with Vitamin D) .  I started taking this dance class before I had my bone scan but am happy that I started it because moving your body around in any way helps the... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365301 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:47:55 +0100 2365301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321734&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fis-your-crohns-disease-making-you-antisocial%2F I think I’m becoming antisocial.  I like to be around people; it is just that sometimes it is so tiring.  For instance, a week ago, my husband decided that he wanted to invite some friends over for a party.  He has wanted to have a party for a while but I was taking night classes in Jan. and Feb. and needed the weekends to study and do my homework (and rest!).   But, I finished my class in early March and I didn’t want to keep saying, “not right now,” so I agreed even though I had just finished taking the antibiotics for a sinus infection and was not really healthy.  My husband promised that he would do all of the work and I would only have to do minor tasks – and he even kept his promise this time!  I didn’t do too much, but mostly that is because I was sick.  I can no... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321734 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:33:46 +0100 2321734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2295065&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fmarch-check-in-how-is-your-crohns-today%2F Hello everyone!  In case you are new to my Crohn’s blog, I’ll explain the topic of today’s blog post.  Every month I like to check in with everyone to see how they have been doing with their Crohn’s disease.  It’s a nice place to congregate and share in the comment section. I will go first and tell you how I have been.   I am not too bad.  I have been sick for the last several weeks with a sinus infection but finally went to the doctor and started antibiotics.  I am feeling much better today.  I never know if I really have a sinus infection or not because my symptoms are never normal due to the prednisone I take for my Crohn’s disease which can mask the symptoms of infections and make it seem like it is less severe than it really is.  Sinus infections are very ... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2295065 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:20:53 +0100 2295065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287233&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F22%2Fromantic-love-greater-long-term-happiness%2F Contrary to popular opinion, it appears that romance doesn’t have to die a natural death in a long-term relationship. In a meta-analysis review of 25 studies with 6,070 individuals in short- and long-term relationships published last week, researchers set out to find out whether romantic love is associated with greater relationship satisfaction. The findings? The researchers found that those who reported greater romantic love were more satisfied in both the short- and long-term relationships. Perhaps not surprising, those who reported greater passionate love in their relationships were more satisfied in the short term compared to the long term. Companion-like love, on the other hand, was only moderately associated with satisfaction in both short- and long-term relationships. What&... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287233 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:59:47 +0100 2287233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2295066&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fmanaging-crohns-disease-and-your-fear%2F There are so many things in this world to fear: the economy, terrorism, loss of job, house, or possessions, asteroids hitting the Earth!  It seems that every day there is something new reported in the news for us to panic about.  If you live with Crohn’s disease, the fear is compounded since the fear of the disease can be added to the already seemingly overwhelming list of fears.  Living with a chronic disease like Crohn’s disease means that fear is an unwanted companion that we are always trying to get rid of. For me, dealing with fear is a constant battle.  I made a decision long ago that I don’t want to live in fear and I am constantly reminding myself of this.  We all have fear and I think that’s normal.  I think what really matters is how you handle your fear.  It can e... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2295066 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:03:30 +0100 2295066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2270282&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FAAyuyiPhcBs%2F Virtually no one believes that things are going well on the ground in Afghanistan.  The reasons are many.  Some of the practical frustrations are captured by my friend Joshua Foust, who is working with the military on attempting to better understand Afghan society.  He writes:  Over scalding cups of tea in mid-February, an elder in Nijrab, Afghanistan said to me, “For two years you have come here and asked me the same questions. I like you, I like the French, but you people never learn.” He was referring to the generic questions Westerners ask Afghans: What is your life like? Where is the Taliban? What are your village’s needs? This particular elder has regular contact with American troops, and likes Americans enough to have tea with us. Nevertheless, he was deeply fr... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2270282 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:48:54 +0100 2270282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2234067&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fa-day-in-the-life-of-a-crohns-flare%2F Yesterday started out really bad.  When anyone would ask me how my day was, I would say “fine” but there was a lot hidden behind that word that I didn’t say.  Here is what “fine” meant for me yesterday: The night before last night I had the worst migraine headache so I went to bed early but woke up a lot during the night because of the pain.  The headache was still there when I woke yesterday morning and I felt very tired.  I am the one who takes our daughter to school in the mornings and she likes to get there early and she doesn’t like to be late.  Also, they get written up if they are late.  I had about ten minutes to finish getting ready (do my hair and get dressed) and to make my lunch, when I felt that all too familiar awful Crohn’s disease cra... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2234067 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:31:40 +0100 2234067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2201240&cid=t_115775_107_f&fid=36698&url=http%3A%2F%2Fminingdrugs.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fchemical-suppliers-chemcats-and-long.html If CAS is providing the head of the chemical supplier power law function, who is providing the tail?As pointed out by Derek recently and earlier exists there a vast amount of chemical suppliers. But honestly, how many people are taking the challenge of browsing all suppliers when looking for a chemical building block ? I would guess that more than 80% of the chemists are just using SciFinder, which is based on CHEMCATS. The really funny part is that chemical suppliers have to upload their data to CAS. So, CAS is not only charging users for the look-up of chemical substances, but they are also charging suppliers for uploading their substance data, and for keeping it up-to-date.I am wondering, could there not be other business models? Which other services could provide the long tail of chemi... Mining Drug Space blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2201240 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:58:00 +0100 2201240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144462&cid=t_115775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fkeeping-you-plugged-in-adapting-to-change%2F Dr. Larry Emmott is a technology consultant for dentists. He has seen many practices make the leap to high tech, both in the front and back office. Dr. Emmott says, “The changes are not revolutionary, but evolutionary.” Making a dramatic transition involves training, practicing, and getting the whole team on board. How can you keep your dental team from dragging your dream of hi tech down? Motivate: If your team is not on board with the change, your new venture is doomed. Prepare your team for the new technology before you bring it into the office. Explain how the time and money you invest in learning new systems now will pay off with big returns in the future. The office will run more smoothly, which means everyone’s job – as will practice growth - will be easier. Focu... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144462 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:30:34 +0100 2144462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132680&cid=t_115775_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharpbrains.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F01%2F24%2Fresources-to-help-students-build-emotional-intelligence%2F (Editor's note: Daniel Goleman is now conducting a great series of audio interviews including one with??Richard Davidson??on Training the Brain: Cultivating Emotional Skills. We are honored to bring you this guest post by Daniel Goleman, thanks to our collaboration with Greater Good Magazine.)?? -------------------- Resources to help students build emotional intelligence By Daniel Goleman The scene: a first-grade classroom in a Manhattan school. Not just any classroom???this one has lots of Special Ed students, who are very hyperactive. So the room is a whirlpool of frenzied activity. The teacher tells the kids that they're going to listen to a CD. The kids quiet down a bit. Then they get pretty still as the CD starts, and a man's voice asks the kids to lie down on their backs, arms at the... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132680 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:17:18 +0100 2132680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2110551&cid=t_115775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Flina-miles%2Fdb-column-two-sides-of-the-management-coin-dental-team-compensation-and-benefits%2F STAFF VIEWPOINT (LINDA MILES) During these difficult economic times, the dental team doesn’t understand WHY raises and improved benefits don’t automatically happen. This is especially true if they are having a more difficult time with their personal finances. There needs to be open and concise communication from the doctor as to how times like these are handled so that when times are better, their personal compensation can be better as well. Not discussing this issue with the team crates low morale, inner-office gossip, and total dissatisfaction of employees. The staff members think and in most cases say to each other: “We have worked harder this past year than any other, yet there was no end-of-the year bonus, as in the past (or it was much lower)…AND, have you he... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2110551 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:05:19 +0100 2110551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033098&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fblogging-helps-improve-friendships%2F This study builds upon that finding, suggesting that the mechanism for reducing isolation may very well be a feeling of increased social support, and being able to count on others for assistance. Reference: Baker, J.R. & Moore, S.M. (2008). Blogging as a Social Tool: A Psychosocial Examination of the Effects of Blogging. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 11(6), 747-749. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033098 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:01:28 +0100 2033098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1975922&cid=t_115775_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-crohns%2Fkelly%2Fa-web-site-that-finds-toilets-anywhere-in-the-world%2F I was driving to work in the morning the other day, and on the radio they were talking about situations when you had to go to the bathroom at a time that was really inconvenient. They had the listeners call in with their stories. I didn’t call because I have way too many stories to tell as most of you probably do too (unfortunately)! But the radio announcer started talking about this Web site that maps all of the toilets all around the world. And, even better, you can add in a toilet so that everyone else will know where it is. Isn’t that great? We can surely add a lot of information into this tool The Web site is called SitorSquat.com, let me know what you think.  But don’t click on any of the links that say that you have won anything - a lot of times people are just p... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1975922 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:55:04 +0100 1975922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908793&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5083 We’ve blogged before about Sick Hospitals in this country. When roofs and ceilings leak or collapse, pipes leak etc. it exposes flaws in the system of handing out contracts, standards of workmanship and overall administrative (in)competence. But this takes the cake - the Sick Hospital which is now in ICU - i.e. the situation has gone critical. What has happened is this Sick hospital has become so unsafe that patients have to be evacuated. Malaysiakini reports Several hundred patients of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu are being transferred out after three blocks were declared unsafe by engineers. Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai confirmed this late yesterday in a statement after weeks of uncertainty over the fate of the 27-year-old hospital. The affected patients will be sen... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908793 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1908793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677280&cid=t_115775_85_f&fid=36194&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftesstermulo.com%2F2008%2F08%2F02%2Fsaturday-photo-hunt-clouds%2F I took this photo while I was out at the poolside of Pan-Pacific Hotel, waiting for the bride and groom to arrive and for the wedding reception to start.  See how those clouds seem to gravitate towards that building?  It actually reminded me of how Sauron’s tower might have looked like, if it’s set in the modern world What do you think?  Leave your links and comments! (Source: Prudence and Madness) Prudence and Madness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677280 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:20:00 +0100 1677280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668491&cid=t_115775_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F350813968%2F We bought our house (the house which we no longer live in, due to Charlie’s school placement situation) because it had a modest but decent-sized front yard set in from the street, and also a big back yard with a deck, visible from the kitchen. Charlie loves to be outside and to be able to go in and out as he will and we, of course, need to keep track of where he is. If your living space can’t be livable for your family—and in our family, a peaceful easy-feeling boy means peaceful easy-feeling parents. The Foote family of Paynesville, Minnesota, has been told by Stearns County officials that the deck where their 5-year-old son Alex, loves to play, must be taken down because it was built without a permit. WCCO reports: “You hear him out here like with his little squir... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668491 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:03:17 +0100 1668491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649296&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F343662824%2Fsocial_networks_bust_or_boost.html  If you agree that too little effort is spent on creating networks that increase the bottom line … you’ll also likely agree that broken system neglect social interactions.The opposite is also true. Successful firms specialize more in community-building than do their losing counterparts that promote isolation.In the same way, progressive organizations foster more interactive engagement while leaders do most of the talking in less productive firms.You’ll likely find strong gender equity at firms that go places today, as compared to the limiting favoritism that sinks dying organizations.In the same way, cultural inclusion is usually practiced across winning organizations … while exclusion characterizes less successful workplaces.Not surprisingly far more mutual ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649296 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:41:17 +0100 1649296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543864&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F318586858%2Fwhat_part_of_the_team_are_you.html  If people learn better in caring communities … and they do … and if business prospers through team building … which it does … what part of the team are you? Here’s a survey to both identify and sharpen interpersonal intelligence that will help you offer hidden and unused talents to teammates. You will have noticed, some people are more skilled interpersonally than others, and yet teams grow new skills together.Start with a yes or no response to the following 10 items … and  watch your skills come alive within any group:  1). In spite of my keenness for quality I share workloads with others in my team.2). I tend to bring out the best in those around me by affirming their talents.3). Because I listen hard, I hear where others  com... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543864 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:44:20 +0100 1543864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451877&cid=t_115775_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F292906475%2F In Terre Haute, Indiana, Barbara Sollers needed a fence and Quality Fence built one. Sollers’ five-year-old son, Zach, is autistic; her husband is in a wheelchair and Sollers is only person who could be with Zach outside. The Terre Haute News reports that Zach’s school aide, Nancy Alkire, called Quality Fence. Owner Matt Dillon and a crew built 270 feet of a five-foot-high galvanized chain-linked fence, so Zach can roam in his yard. Since we’re living in a (second-floor) condo now, we don’t really have a yard (we do have a parking lot, which is not exactly a great play space for Charlie, though traffic is minimal). We used to have both front and back yards in our old house; one reason Jim and I were drawn to the house is because it had a very nice fenced-in back yar... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451877 Sun, 18 May 2008 16:05:43 +0100 1451877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327539&cid=t_115775_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fi-become-intolerable.html One of my children plays away on a Friday afternoon, so I only have two of mine and two others for the play date. Two boys down stairs, two girls upstairs, that is the overall plan. I’ve been borderline before, but now I’m teetering on the edge. I already knew that she was an assertive child. Although she exudes confidence I know that the truth is otherwise. Aged 8 she comes to play with my 10 year old daughter. She is two months older than my son.I drive them all home. The girls chat in the back of the car.“Your car is huge.”“Yeah. My Dad bought it for my mom for a Christmas present.” I decide not to mention it, that it was a replacement car that happened to arrive at Christmas.“Geez, you must be real rich!” This is how the myth survives.“Why is he all……you know…�... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327539 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:08:00 +0100 1327539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1119970&cid=t_115775_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F207339914%2F This article was written by Larry McCleary, M.D, for SharpBrains.com's Author Speaks Series. Dr. McCleary (blog) is a former acting Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Denver Children's Hospital. He is trained and has practiced as a pediatric neurosurgeon and has completed post-graduate training in theoretical physics. His scientific publications span the fields of metabolic medicine, tumor immunology, biotechnology and neurological disease. He is the author of The Brain Trust Program: A Scientifically Based Three-Part Plan to Improve Memory, Elevate Mood, Enhance Attention, Alleviate Migraine and Menopausal Symptoms, and Boost Mental Energy (Perigee Trade, 2007). aging, Author Speaks Series, Best of the Brain, book, book agent, book publishing, boost mental energy, brain building diet, ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1119970 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:16:05 +0100 1119970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1108592&cid=t_115775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F20%2Fdepression-heart-attacks-and-cbt-homework%2F Doctors have long known that depression is a common side effect of a heart attack (or an “acute myocardial infarction” if you want to get technical). And why wouldn’t it be? A person who just has suffered from a heart attack has just had their life flash before their eyes. Literally, given the morbidity numbers for a heart attack are around 15% without immediate treatment (like statins). That means around 1 in 7 people or so could die from a heart attack. It’s a number that really can put some perspective in your life. Research has pegged this rate of both major and minor depression after a heart attack at around 1 in 3 (see, for example, Lloyd & Cawley, 1978). That means depression is a big deal after a heart attack and a good attending physician will recogn... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1108592 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:19:00 +0100 1108592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=847337&cid=t_115775_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F153040082%2F A new school for autistic children, the Bankbridge Development Center, opens today, Thursday, September 6, in Deptford, New Jersey. So far some 175 students aged 3 to 21 will be going to school in the newly constructed $13 million, 52,000-square-foot building. Back in May of 2006, the Gloucester County Times heralded the building of the Center in no small part because it will save taxpayers about $1 million annually in tuition costs now incurred for educating the county’s autistic children in private schools. The September 5th Gloucester County Times notes that tuition is about $28,000. The training that teachers and aides received is not mentioned, while the facilities are carefully described: “the 20 classrooms are designed to minimize distractions to light, sound and touch. Ever... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=847337 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:42:49 +0100 847337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675442&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F16%2Fdollars-against-diabetes-volunteers-hit-the-street-corners-this%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, ResearchWhen you're out driving this Father's Day weekend and stop at a busy intersection, look for the volunteers wearing the orange shirts. They are tirelessly soliciting donations from passing motorists to support Dollars Against Diabetes, an annual campaign organized by the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute. Dollars for Diabetes has raised a whopping $17 million since 1987. Throw some change in the bucket, and maybe even some greenbacks. We all know it is going to a good cause. If you miss the orange shirts in your area, union members raise additional dollars through walk-a-thons, softball/golf tournaments, raffles and other local events. Thank you Building and Construct... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675442 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=576863&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F28%2Famerican-cancer-society-files-smoking-lawsuit%2F Filed under: Services, Smoking, Daily newsThe American Cancer Society (ACS) of Ohio has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's workplace smoking ban. The ban exempts some military veterans' halls and other private clubs -- and the ASC says this is not OK. The exemption waters down the law and exposes people to secondhand smoke, say ACS spokeswoman Wendy Simpkins.The smoking ban was approved by 58 percent of voters in November, took effect in December, and will result in fining beginning the first week in May. The law prohibits smoking in most public places, such as restaurants, bars, and office and excludes tobacco shops, designated hotel rooms, and enclosed areas of nursing homes. Halls and clubs can be excluded from the law only if there are no employees.Jay Carey, spokesman for the sta... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=576863 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 576863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=541243&cid=t_115775_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F13%2Fmr-universe-assaulted-by-police-during-low-blood-sugar-episode%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Adult Onset, Daily News, EventsAccording to Diabetes Health Magazine -- he is a well-spoken and forthcoming man with a good sense of humor and an easy-going manner. His name is Doug Burns and he's Mister Universe, for crying out loud! So why was he severely beaten by police? Sad but true - it happened during an episode of low blood sugar that occurred at a movie theater in Redwood City, California. Doug states that he remembers seeing his friend in the theater and then feeling that he was getting low. He had recently started using a new drug to treat his diabetes. He hurried to a snack counter to find food but apparently was intercepted by a security guard who thought he was intoxicated, even though he did not smell of liquor and was wearing a medic alert brac... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=541243 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 541243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=488343&cid=t_115775_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fst-patricks-day.html What my children, don’t know about making Leprechaun Traps isn’t worth knowing. Their knowledge of other Irish trappings, or symbols has reached it’s zenith. The subject has been fully covered in each of their classrooms, interwoven into every lesson including occupational and speech therapy. Yup, around here, the subject has been licked. Since St. Patrick’s Day is not a school day this year I am saved the pain of trying to dress three children from head to foot in green. We have always failed in the green shoe department, so that is yet another couple of meltdowns that we have managed to skirt. I must admit to being ignorant about the 'mint' lure, but there always seems to be something new every year that I've missed.Yes, 'Green' Day has arrived. Senior is o.k. with 'green' just a... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=488343 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:22:00 +0100 488343