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 'funnies'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:31:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4715032&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F15%2Ffriday-funnies-48%2F It’s been a while since I posted a Friday Funnies – my apologies. I’m happy to say that despite this lack, my sense of humour has remained intact, fed by regular dollops of my favourite cartoons from The Oatmeal (who can resist the call of “15-ish Things Worth Knowing About Coffee“, or “Ten Words You Need To Stop Misspelling“, or even “Cat vs Internet“?), and XKCD – the authors who announce the site to be A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. - and who add this warning: Warning: this comic occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humor (which may be unsuitable for adults), and advanced mathematics (which may be unsuitable for liberal-arts majors). I mean – how could ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4715032 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:06:50 +0100 4715032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377801&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F21%2Ffriday-funnies-46%2F No further comment required. Filed under: Humour, Pain, Resilience/Health, Wellness Tagged: activity, coping, Friday funnies, funny, Health, Humour (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377801 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:49:16 +0100 4377801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300722&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F31%2Ffriday-funnies-from-the-year-2010%2F Groan-producing Friday Funnies from the whole year (I couldn’t think of a complete sentence of alliteration, OK?). BTW many of these cartoons are created by me.  Some posts are links.  If you’d like to use some of mine, please feel free to.  If any of the artworks are, by accident, copyright, please let me know and I’ll be more than happy to amend. Friday Funnies – light philosophy, terrible adverts, and cute animal pix with captions Friday Funnies – quick quiz, the Best Problem Solving Strategy Ever, and how to make a meeting very, very brief Friday Funnies – what happens when you’ve worked in pain management too long, and some wonderfu links Friday Funnies – Decision making conundrum and beware of computers… Friday Funnies – ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300722 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:27:40 +0100 4300722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266303&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F17%2Ffriday-funnies-43%2F Before I head out to do a little Christmas shopping – yes, in a MALL, at CHRISTMAS! I must be mad – anyway, I had to pass on the following bits of gossip.  It’s true, you heard it here first. Have a good weekend – and if there’s no post on Monday you’ll know it’s because I’ve got LOST! Filed under: Coping Skills, health, Humour, pain, Resilience, therapy Tagged: coping strategies, Friday funnies, funny, health, healthcare, Humour (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266303 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:16:09 +0100 4266303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225706&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F03%2Ffriday-funnies-42%2F SuperTherapist decided that if she gave out any advice today, she may just need to fear for her life, so she asked me to help out. SuperTherapist may need your help to vanquish the peripheralist demons from her memory – therapeutic videos to soothe the soul. If you haven’t heard them before – and you get a chance to see them live – just GO! These guys are at least partially responsible for the odd sounds coming from my house over the last day… And an example of virtuosity of another kind… Enjoy your weekend! Filed under: Humour, Resilience, therapy, wellness Tagged: biopsychosocial, Friday funnies, funny, health, relaxation, therapy (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225706 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:05:00 +0100 4225706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203322&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F26%2Ffriday-fantastic%2F After trying to come up with something suitably pithy or funny, I give up. The sun is shining and it’s way too nice to be indoors, so here’s parcour – with a twist! Don’t do this over the weekend, you WILL break things, not a good look. And you can be sure that Sheba-the-wonderdog will NOT be doing this either – not even for food! Filed under: Humour Tagged: Friday funnies (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203322 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:50:34 +0100 4203322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190544&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fmid-week-lol%2F A cutesy animal story for Wednesday.  I am sorry about this, it couldn’t wait until Friday. Awwww! Cute animal story? Just read on… but first, my humble and most sincere apologies to any German readers. THE GERMAN TOURIST JUMPED IN AND SAVED THE DOG. UPON GETTING BACK UP ON THE BRIDGE HE CHECKED THE DOG OUT AND TOLD THE OWNER THAT   “ZER DOG IS OK, AND VILL BE FINE” SHE ASKED IF HE WAS A VET? HE REPLIED, “I’m not only VET, I’M DARNED SOAKED!” Filed under: Humour Tagged: Friday funnies, funny (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190544 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:43:16 +0100 4190544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179536&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Ffriday-funnies-41%2F It’s nearly the weekend! Time to kick back, relax and snigger. It’s true – apparently The Doors, Talking Heads and relaxation music are.. ahem… Not In Fashion Any More.  And I do wish I’d taken this advice! Filed under: Coping Skills, health, Humour, wellness Tagged: coping strategies, Friday funnies, health, Humour, relaxation, therapy (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179536 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:05:22 +0100 4179536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139496&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F05%2Ffirday-funnies%2F Something we can all be reminded of now and again – work does come to an end.  So if these are true – what happens to physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and social workers?  Contributions more than welcome! Lawyers are disbarred. Ministers are defrocked. Electricians are delighted. Far Eastern diplomats are disoriented. Drunks are distilled. Alpine climbers are dismounted. Piano tuners are unstrung. Orchestra leaders are disbanded. Artists’ models are deposed. Cooks are deranged. Dressmakers are unbiased. Nudists are redressed. Office clerks are defiled. Mediums are dispirited. Programmers are decoded. Accountants are discredited. Holy people are disgraced. Pastry chefs are deserted. Perfume makers are dissented. Butterfly collectors are de... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139496 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:42:15 +0100 4139496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119759&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F29%2Ffriday-funnies-40%2F SuperTherapist has been on the job, and passes on these tips to make your days go well! Can you tell I’m procrastinating? You know, I have seen worse clangers – like the neurosurgeon who said ‘I have no knowledge of psychology, but I’m sure if you ask them to assess [Joe Bloggs] they will write you a lengthy report that you can’t understand…’ And this one is because I will be The Perfect Mother – one day – and to do so I will need SuperTherapist’s gear. Or something in the form of liquid refreshment. Child of my Womb is coming to stay the night and sew a dress. I may go grey before the night is over. But I will be grey and fat because we both luuuuurve chocolate! Filed under: health, Humour Tagged: coping strategies, Friday fu... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119759 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:34:40 +0100 4119759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001825&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F24%2Ffriday-funnies-39%2F It has been a while since I last posted some classic Lolcats’n'dogs.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the fact that these are NOT my jokes! And proving that I am not alone - Filed under: health, Humour, pain, Resilience, wellness Tagged: Friday funnies, health, Humour, Resilience (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001825 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:05:13 +0100 4001825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976724&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F17%2Ffriday-funnies-38%2F My world may have been rocked by the late-night quakes, but my humour remains THE SAME! Sorry. I was talking to SuperTherapist the other day, and she whispered some sayings to help maintain that sense of calm and serenity that is necessary when returning to work after a week away. I’m not so sure this was all that helpful...”Be patient and achieve all things. Be impatient and achieve all things faster.” Neither were these, probably… Be aware of your body. Be aware of your perceptions. Keep in mind that not every physical sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness. To practice Zen and the art of therapeutic motorcycle maintenance, do the following: get rid of the motorcycle. What were you thinking? – and you’ve run out of duct tape. Filed under: Cop... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976724 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:07:28 +0100 3976724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929468&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Ffriday-funnies-37%2F I’m not running out of ideas, just running out of time, so today’s FF’s are not original.  If anyone is the copyright owner of these and doesn’t want them on here, please let me know – they’ve arrived (usually) via someone else’s email! Working in a sometimes management-heavy workplace I wonder if there is a manual that tells managers to use the word ‘team’… Can you tell how much Manly Jack loves me? he thought this would be a good idea… And if you’re looking for some total idiocy for the day, head to ‘Sleep Talkin’ Man’ – this man makes more sense asleep than some of our politicians do when they’re wide awake! I’m off to our favourite spot north of Christchurch – here’s... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929468 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:36:58 +0100 3929468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915240&cid=t_146645_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2Fd2O6EgTV2fs%2F via » Two Rocks Converse – Long Views: The Long Now Blog. Filed under: Humor Tagged: comics, funnies, Humor, long now, rocks, Time (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915240 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:05:41 +0100 3915240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907799&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F27%2Ffriday-funnies-36%2F It’s Friday here in Christchurch – only a few more jobs to do and then it’s gin and tonic time! I could not resist this – so my apologies to anyone who groans as a result. It’s not my fault I was raised with one of the world’s worst punsters… And I know, this is sad but oh so true… Never get between me and my coffee cup. Never. Filed under: health, Humour, Resilience, wellness Tagged: Friday funnies, funny, relaxation, Resilience, therapy (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907799 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:54:33 +0100 3907799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885554&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F20%2Ffriday-funnies-35%2F SuperTherapist is having a bit of a lie down with a cold compress, the weekend can’t come soon enough! For a guide to interpreting what she’s really saying, look no further: We need                                                            I want It’s your decision                                         The correct decision should be obvious by now Do what you want                                        You’ll pay for this later I’m not upset                                                  Of course I’m upset, you moron. I heard a noise               Â... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885554 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:20:23 +0100 3885554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862202&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F13%2Ffriday-funnies-34%2F After a busy week at work, what better way to wind down than feeling relieved that you didn’t say those things you wanted to... Filed under: health, Humour, pain, wellness Tagged: coping, Friday funnies, funny, health, Humour, relaxation, Resilience, Super Therapist (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862202 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:56:36 +0100 3862202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718720&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F02%2Ffriday-funnies-30%2F Things SuperTherapist hoped she hadn’t said out loud… Exhausted by her efforts to restrain herself…SuperTherapist wishes everyone a restful weekend. Filed under: health, Humour, Resilience, wellness Tagged: Friday funnies, jokes, supertherapist (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718720 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:09:21 +0100 3718720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695832&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F25%2Ffriday-funnies-29%2F At the end of a long hard week, there’s something lovely about thinking ‘One more job to do and it’s Gin & Tonic time!’.  Which brings me rather rapidly to today’s tips from Supertherapist.  I couldn’t possibly admit to being in any need of her advice, but you may know one or two people who could benefit from remembering the wisdom brought to you from experience. Remember, when speaking to certain doctors, do NOT say “Aw, did I step on your poor little bitty ego?” When conversing with managers, NEVER say “I’m trying to imagine you with a personality.” In supervision, be cautious about saying “I just want revenge. Is that so wrong?” To the woman from Human Resources, avoid mentioning “Is it time for yo... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695832 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:16:44 +0100 3695832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672075&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F18%2Ffriday-funnies-28%2F Supertherapist has been chatting to me – don’t mind her, she’s a teeny bit cynical. Oh, and she’s not talking about using one on anyone – yet! And finally, profound insight from Supertherapist… Filed under: health, Humour, Resilience Tagged: Friday funnies, Humour, laugh, one-liners, supertherapist (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672075 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:30:49 +0100 3672075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629895&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F04%2Ffriday-funnies-26%2F Can you see the ridiculous in almost any situation?  Crack up at completely inappropriate moments? See no reason for levity to be less than godliness?  If this isn’t you, read on – I may yet convert you.  If this is you – what are you waiting for? Join in! This week’s prime site: sloganizer Go there, you know you want to!  Here’s what you could see (& I kid you not, this was the first one that came up!) Friday funnies – be prepared. Friday funnies will do anything for you. Praise Friday funnies. Inspired by Friday funnies. Try it with your favourite manager’s name. Or your most avoided job. Here’s what I got with my favourite pastime… Procrastination, I want it all! Failing that, try showing this to a teenager… And how d... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629895 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:40:33 +0100 3629895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585868&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F21%2Ffriday-funnies-25%2F As the onset of winter approaches, it’s time to grab every opportunity for humour, fun and silliness.  I think it’s vital – all that black winter clothing is so depressing maybe the flat mood is just because of having no colour!  While the weather today is chilly, crisp and not too bad – I can feel the bad weather in my bones… So take a break, and enjoy! After the airline pilot had managed to land the planeinto Wellington airport  — albeit bumpily — following a descent through exceptionally heavy weather, she came out of the flight deck to bid the passengers farewell as they gratefully left the plane  on their way back to terra firma. The most memorable comment he received was from a little old lady who asked him politely whether he would pleas... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585868 Thu, 20 May 2010 23:22:51 +0100 3585868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519751&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F30%2Ffriday-funnies-in-honour-of-occupational-therapy-diy%2F Yep, they’ve fixed it! There may not be an occupational therapy chromosome, but I’m sure the ‘inventors’ of these solutions to everyday problems inherited something they can pass on to generations hence. If you’ve lost your built-up spoon – don’t despair, simply attach a coffee top to your fork and slurp away! Now, occupational therapists have forever used simple tools to achieve great things – nothing more so than the old wood and bolt bottle top opener. Need a support for your child’s drooping head? Prop her up with toys! But wait, there’s more! For the therapist who needs to travel – make sure the ergonomics work both at home and in the car! Going camping? Need a commode? The fresh air version comes with toilet roll as we... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519751 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:48:16 +0100 3519751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499340&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F23%2Ffriday-funnies-and-great-places-to-go-on-the-web%2F I know, I know… late with FF’s and missed a week – life is hectic at the moment, and I’m prioritising a teeny bit. However, I couldn’t resist the following, courtesy of Manly Jack. Not quite 1001 uses for duct tape, but close! Great places on the web: How to Cope with Pain – always good content for people who have chronic pain PTJess’s blog – on things physical and good for you Health informaticists – know what they are and what they can do for you? Take a look at (the) health informaticist blog for excellent content and links Living Mindfully – ACT-based practice in Chicago with some wonderful content on ACT and mindfulness, along with notices on courses – Notice I’m not endorsing the courses, just the content tha... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499340 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:26:58 +0100 3499340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433186&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F02%2Ffriday-funnies-24%2F As some of you noted, last Friday I didn’t post a Friday Funnies – and did I get my hand slapped.  Sorry. This week, never fear (or should I reword that?) here are the Friday Funnies. OK, last one… (do you think that works on teenagers or during a so-called ’sleepover’?!) Fabulous places on the web: Stress and Humour – Patricia Cameron-Brown and Shayne Yates show us that Ozzies haven’t lost their sense of humour.  This couple have been around in healthcare for years – at least since 1995!  Worth a wander through their site, and consider either attending a workshop, or getting a DVD of their material – laughter really is good for your health. Laughter yoga?  Well you might if I ever did any yoga – but this is different. The ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433186 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:30:34 +0100 3433186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383131&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F19%2Ffriday-funnies-23%2F Preparing for the weekend is serious business IMHO.  After a busy week full of challenges, the last thing we need is to go into a weekend without forethought.  Friday funnies is, therefore, a service brought to you in the interests of effective outcomes and an adequate systems view.  A procedure manual is under development, but in its absence, I hereby provide you with a flowchart for ready reference. Oh darn, that’s the work one… Oh no! That’s my default one… Ooops! That’s the one for when you’re playing XBox or some other video roleplaying game… That one came from my son… So I’ll stop now while I’m ahead (not my usual style, I know!) and instead direct you to this piece of wonderful wisdom – and wish you a happy wee... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383131 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:32:30 +0100 3383131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311960&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F26%2Ffriday-funnies-a-special-places-on-the-net%2F Things I wish were real…and some that actually are. Yes, that’s a USB pet rock.  It simply sits. Being a rock. - if you get the munchies? An occupational therapists ‘extreme solution’ (please, don’t!) And special people and places I’ve seen… Marianna Paulson, aka AuntieStress (on Twitter) – a warm, caring person who shares readily and writes about life as it is – go here for a taste Research Blogging, edited by Dave Munger, tireless, indefatigable man with humour and passion for getting real research ‘out there’ – go here for the latest research posts Tony Bridge – for a visual feast, and unafraid to be himself online and share his ups and downs, he comes across as very real – go here for stunning pictu... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311960 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:26:18 +0100 3311960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288054&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F19%2Ffriday-funnies-22%2F Have you had a hard week? Is Saturday taking too long to arrive? Read on and be prepared! Posts & tweets I liked this week: Health & disability – sociological musing by lilwatchergirl via Healinglesstravelled Arabic proverb: “He who doesn’t know how to dance says the ground is uneven.” via @shiradotnet on Twitter Growth needs sadness – a post on making meaning from loss and growing in a positive way from these experiences The ever-learning Diane Jacobs on Twitter @dfjpt Sharon Begley on neural correlates of culture on fMRI. (Maybe we could see the brain as being like a tree, a living… http://bit.ly/919wpY My friend @AuntieStress on Twitter ‘Difficult people in your life? Remember, you can only manage you. (Ongoing project!)’ …... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288054 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:37:56 +0100 3288054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267230&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F12%2Ffriday-funnies-and-some-great-links%2F Oh no, the Friday Funnies, full of cringe-making ‘funnies’.  Try to enjoy them – they’re there to help you prepare for your weekend (you know you’ll need a drink after looking at them!) I recently posted a list of ‘doctor’ or health care rules courtesy of Dr Rob of Musings of a Distractible Mind – this is a link to the accompanying patient rules, I thought they might be useful. For a tasty snack, probably designed to make sure you remain healthy of spirit and soul while less so of artery and heart…take a look at this recipe for shortbread from Borealnz’s blog The brilliant Ben Goldacre never ceases to amaze me with his wry comments on both his Twitter feed and his Bad Science blog. He’s never shy of taking on the misinform... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267230 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:09:54 +0100 3267230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3244072&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F05%2Ffriday-funnies-21%2F Oh yes, it’s back again – Friday Funnies, and more opportunities for me to ‘treat’ you to my warped humour.  My apologies in advance. First up, a quick quiz… Can you cry under water? How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? Why does a round pizza come in a square box? How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? Why is it that people say they ’slept like a baby’ when babies wake up like every two hours? Why is ‘bra’ singular and ‘panties’ plural? Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? Why, when you blow in a dog’... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3244072 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:06:49 +0100 3244072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3176144&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F15%2Ffriday-funnies-the-tradition-continues%2F It’s been a week or two since I last posted Friday Funnies, but Do Not Panic!  Dreadful though they may be, they return with vengeance today. First, a little light philosophy – Aphorisms of the Philosophers (courtesy of Glyn Hughes Squashed Philosophers: Go there, you’ll love it) Confucius One who knows and knows he knows is a wise man, Follow Him One who knows and knows not he knows is asleep, Awaken him One who knows not and knows he knows not is a child, Teach him One who knows not and knows not he knows not is a Fool, Avoid him Schopenhauer – Would you believe, German pessimist academic philosopher (no kidding!) Der Reichtum gleicht dem Seewasser: je mehr man davon trinkt, desto durstiger wird man. (Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3176144 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:42:26 +0100 3176144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111443&cid=t_146645_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2F3X0uGIog0m0%26%23038%3Bhl%3Den_US%26%23038%3Bfs%3D1%26%23038%3B Did reality tv star Kris... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111443 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:08:44 +0100 3111443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082626&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F12%2Ffriday-funnies-20%2F No.  I am the Christmas Grinch right now.  After hearing various cheesy and horrid renditions of Christmas Carols when I went into the local shopping mall, I can tell you the LAST thing I want to think of are Season’s Greetings! So, nothing Christmassy here – instead you’ll see good, wholesome humour of the worst kind.  Sorry. Oh no, another cutesy animal picture… bring me a bucket! Last but not least (and this is NOT me!) (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082626 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:33:49 +0100 3082626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056914&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F04%2Ffriday-funnies-19%2F I don’t have a lot of time today, so just a few of my favourite lolcats and dogs… - so that’s why I haven’t been able to work out wiki’s yet! just remember they grow up into big cats, if you’re giving one for Christmas… …and because I really do prefer dogs, this one caught my eye (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056914 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:47:45 +0100 3056914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3033787&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F27%2F1962%2F You know the type – emails with 1000’s of footers with various virus protection & privacy notices, the ones forwarded from public health and police and other government departments – well, they can get you into trouble, and some are downright distressing.  Others are simply silly.  Here’s a couple for Friday Funnies: Foreign signs: In a Tokyo Hotel: Is forbitten to steal hotel towels please. If you are not person to do such thing is please not to read notis. In another Japanese hotel room: Please to bathe inside the tub. In a Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable. In a Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit up. In a Belgrade hotel elevator: To mov... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3033787 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:41:23 +0100 3033787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012656&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F20%2Ffriday-funnies-18%2F Yes, I’ve been good this week, and I have given myself TWO WHOLE DAYS off work! To reward yourself, take the following with a glass of water, and lie down. Can you tell I have a teenager? It’s true you know. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012656 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:40 +0100 3012656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989427&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F13%2Ffriday-funnies-16%2F Husband 1.0 Tech Support ——————————————————————————– Subject: Service guide for husbands Dear Tech Support: Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed that the new program began making unexpected changes to the accounting modules, limiting access to flower and jewelry applications that had operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.9 but installed undesirable programs such as NFL 5.0 and NBA 3.0. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs and House Cleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. I’ve tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989427 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:47:00 +0100 2989427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989428&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F13%2Ffriday-funnies-17%2F It’s Canterbury Anniversary Day today, so the neighbourhood is all quiet, and it’s a beautiful day outside.  Forgive the dreadful funnies today – groan-inducing I know! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989428 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:20:35 +0100 2989428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944119&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F30%2Ffriday-funnies-and-a-trip-around-the-web%2F Another week has flown by, and yet it doesn’t seem any closer to summer although Christmas is most definitely on its way, if the shops have anything to do with it!! The weekend is nigh, and it’s freezing cold outside, and I have a ton of work to do, but firstly, Friday funnies to lift the mood a little. I am a geek, and proud of it. It was actually my son who first said that about himself, then I realised it was me too! So sue me, I do love satire, computer stuff, philosophy, Star Trek (not sure how that got in), and gadgets. This caught my eye: and so did this… For a wealth of not-so-heavy-but-intelligent-reading, Mind Hacks is always worth a visit. Go there now. Tired of reading rubbish science? So is the Neuroskeptic. Intelligent-but-heavier-than-Mind-Hacks-reading. ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944119 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:12:44 +0100 2944119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920505&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F23%2Fit-must-be-time-for-friday-funnies%2F I can heave a sigh of relief, because draft number two (hopefully final draft) of the PhD proposal is off to be reviewed…if I only didn’t ask so many questions of myself I’m sure it would be easier! So, time to chill out and bit and start the process of relaxing before Labour Weekend. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920505 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:27:32 +0100 2920505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899220&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F16%2Ffriday-funnies-15%2F It’s nearly Labour Weekend in NZ, time for all good DIYers to get their projects up and running.  For inspiration, you might like these… And if none of those tickle your fancy, think about one of these as a weekend project. Yes, they’re cakes. Not for the faint-hearted or those with hand tremors. Finally, if you want to know whether you really need a break – take this test. It’s from the Beebs, can’t be wrong! Have a good one. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899220 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:41:19 +0100 2899220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807904&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F18%2Ffriday-funnies-12%2F This from Manly Jack… Always remember you’re unique. Just like everyone else. Never test the depth of the water with both feet. If you think nobody cares whether you’re alive or dead, try missing a couple of mortgage payments. If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. Some days you are the bug; some days you are the windshield. Don’t worry; it only seems kinky the first time. Good judgment comes from bad experience … and most of that comes from bad judgment. A closed mouth gathers no foot. There are two excellent t... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807904 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:21:17 +0100 2807904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766328&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F04%2Fa-lolcat-weekend%2F Mebbee dey mennt liddle horses? 350 horsies can do much more work than one silly lil truck. Ehn. I see yer problem right here – there’re no horses in this enjin. also, there’s no hay for them either. Step on me I kill u Musta ported in from da 1970’s… see more Lolcats and funny pictures Shooda used da teleporter Have a great weekend – the first weekend in SPRING! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766328 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:08:35 +0100 2766328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678890&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F07%2Ffriday-funnies-9%2F It’s that time again! Welcome to your weekend preparation – hope you have a good one! Can you tell what sort of week I’ve had?  The best thing though is this – Sheba! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678890 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:06:54 +0100 2678890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657925&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F31%2Ffriday-funnies-return%2F And you thought I’d abandoned y’all… Never fear, I can’t miss my weekend preparation, so here we go again! I’m no fan of ergonomics for ‘preventing pain’, despite my couple of postgraduate papers in it! So when I found these couple of cartoons, I’m sorry I couldn’t stop myself… I’ve been needling acupuncturists for a while now – perhaps after this I should stop? OK, OK, I’m retreating NOW! Have a great weekend! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657925 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:22:46 +0100 2657925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2474483&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F12%2Ffriday-fun-time-im-playing-with-your-mind%2F Feels good, doesn’t it? The last day of the week, winding down for a weekend of relaxation, family, all that good stuff… To help you prepare I’ve found some fun mind stuff just to keep you on your toes until the end of the working day! First up: think you have a good brain? Feel like testing it? Cognitive Fun has a whole lot of great cognitive tests to tickle your fancy. See how well you can recognise musical intervals, visual memory, the Eriksen Flanker test (no, it has nothing to do with ball handling skills), spatial working memory – oh the list goes on. You can make up a (free) account, and come back to test your skills, as well as check your results against the collected results of others who have whiled away their last working hours on these clever games. For... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2474483 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:27:19 +0100 2474483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453263&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F05%2Ffriday-funnies-7%2F Never fear, the Friday funnies are here to prepare you for the weekend! OK I know they’re groan-making, but they are a change from standing on a soapbox preaching to all and sundry! And they might give you an insight into my somewhat looney take on life. This was sent to me by someone who is NOT a native New Zealander – she reckoned her dearly beloved Kiwi male wrote it to her during their courtship, I don’t know about that… Of course I love ya darlin You’re a bl**dy top-notch bird And when I say you’re gorgeous I mean every single word So ya bum is on the big side I don’t mind a bit of flab It means that when I’m ready There’s somethin there to grab So your belly isn’t flat no more I tell ya, I don’t... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453263 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:10:18 +0100 2453263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406265&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F15%2Ffrivolous-friday-a-bit-like-liquorice-allsorts%2F Sorry guys, but first up is for the girls (mainly)! Ladies, if you haven’t ever experimented with real makeovers, today you can do it without spending a cent, without having to get the makeup on or off, and it’s as simple as loading up a photo and playing!  Go here for hours (really? maybe minutes) of free fun trying on new looks without the fear that it’s actually happening in the real world.  OK so I really hate the ‘choose a star’ to look like aspect, but what a hoot if you have a spare few moments! And now for something completely different – AllPysch Online, the Virtual Psychology Classroom.  If you’ve ever wanted to recap on your old psych 101 learning, you can head into here and take one (or more) of the ‘academic’ tests, like... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406265 Thu, 14 May 2009 20:05:16 +0100 2406265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364984&cid=t_146645_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F04%2Fshs-funnies.html Even the comics are becoming anti human: (Source: Secondhand Smoke) Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364984 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:37:00 +0100 2364984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2261917&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F13%2Fbitsnpieces%2F Friday’s my day for blogging about trivia or humour - or bits’n'pieces. So here’s an ‘allsorts’ post with a few bits and pieces that caught my eye this week… First up, Left/Right asymmetry in the brain - a nice news piece found at virtualmedicalcentre.com. A video about chronic daily headache is also available on the site - take a look at it for some good information on ‘new daily persistent headache’. If you have a spare hour or two, you can head to Dana.org for an explore through their pages on brain stuff. You could spend a long, long time in there - luckily they have a good search function and you can find your way around reasonably easily. A very brief snippet about emotions and physical health - the basic finding is that how you feel em... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2261917 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:17:03 +0100 2261917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2235673&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F06%2Ffriday-funnies-my-most-popular-posts%2F In a blog dedicated to pain management, I still cannot quite understand why my most popular pages are Friday Funnies. And my funnies are really really bad…sigh… You just have to giggle sometimes! Here’s today’s one… My humble apologies to anyone who is about to have a baby - but you’ll recognise this! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2235673 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:09:17 +0100 2235673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2184911&cid=t_146645_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F13%2Ffriday-funnies-3%2F Enjoy your weekend! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2184911 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:46:51 +0100 2184911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167476&cid=t_146645_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F02%2Fshs-funnies.html My kind of furniture!A look into the future unless the bias stops. (Source: Secondhand Smoke) Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167476 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:08:00 +0100 2167476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033094&cid=t_146645_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F482826236%2F For more Holiday cartoons visit: www.glasbergen.com DI Technorati Tags: Dental, dentistry, Dental Insider Blog        (Source: Dental Insider) Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033094 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:16:12 +0100 2033094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980506&cid=t_146645_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F11%2Fshs-funnies_21.html When a transhumanist finally dies: (Source: Secondhand Smoke) Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980506 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:58:00 +0100 1980506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709031&cid=t_146645_125_f&fid=34822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fwordpress%2FnshA%2F%7E3%2F365355126%2F WARNING: This material may not be appropriate for everyone and I guarantee that it will offend lots of people especially the ladies, so consider yourself warned. I came across this website a while back and I found some of the stories rather funny. Since we haven’t had any controversial stories to talk about lately, I thought this might get some comments going. Tucker Max My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my actions, mock idiots and posers, sleep with more women than is safe or reasonable, and just generally act like a raging dickhead. But, I do contribute to humanity in one very important way. I share my adventures with the world. Have a good weekend all! D... Dental Insider blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709031 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:48:47 +0100 1709031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442695&cid=t_146645_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F05%2Fshs-funnies_14.html What happened when Swiss wildflowers learned they had the right not to be "decapitated:" (Source: Secondhand Smoke) Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442695 Wed, 14 May 2008 15:16:00 +0100 1442695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1166304&cid=t_146645_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F01%2Fshs-funnies-dusty-finds-his-inner.html Dusty should be careful of what he asks for. I went off Atkins precisely because I felt as if meat was coming out of my ears. (Source: Secondhand Smoke) Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1166304 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:41:00 +0100 1166304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=865389&cid=t_146645_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F155380299%2F007448.html Lip collagen... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=865389 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:19:27 +0100 865389