Archive - Aug 11, 2008 |
I returned to the car yesterday after a shopping trip, and everyone was quite!!...it's really uncommon to find my two sisters, a daughter and four young boys setting there waiting quietly for my return...I find out that the old Pakistani driver has driven over my sister right toe without checking if all car doors were locked!!!... read more » |
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I have mentioned already in the blog that we're attending a new church, Redeemer Lutheran (ELCA) in Park Ridge, IL. (No, not in India... more on that in a moment.) read more » |
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In our Business Intelligence (BI) strategy consulting with healthcare clients, we are often asked how to design a metrics program so the data that ultimately populates the dashboards and drill-downs is inherently actionable. They ask: How do we design the BI data collection and presentation systems to focus our corrective actions and other interventions most effectively? In our experience, metrics facilitate action when they exhibit four key characteristics: read more » |
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I have been working on lessening my carbon footprint since I was a teenager, long before there were all the fancy catchwords that included "go green," "eco" this and that, and "carbon footprint." Recycling was the biggest, newest buzz word. As a teenager I had already read about the Gaia Hypothesis so I had a concern for the planet and pollution. About all I was doing at that stage was trying not to litter. It was a small start, but a start. read more » |
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According to the New York Times, there were over 16,000 alcohol-related vehicular deaths in 2006. The numbers are shocking and saddening and well, disgusting right? All preventable and yet it continues despite our ever increasing stiffer penalties. Some of the charges these people will face are, vehicular homicide, negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, manslaughter..the list of felonies is long. Thats ok, right? Sure, they deserve it, and they are even pushing the death penalty for repeat offenders. |
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The last time I had the opportunity to see Oregon House Speaker and US Senate challenger Jeff Merkley speak in person was shortly after he defeated Portland lawyer/activist/smartass Steve Novick in the Democratic Party. There was no doubt in my mind then that the primary race had helped to strengthen Merkley's speaking abilities and his positions on the issues facing Americans. read more » |
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Although home base is Holland (Rotterdam), I wind up traveling stateside frequently for healthcare events. Between conferences, I normally touch down at the family seat - my mother's home in rural St. Mary's County, MD. She's been a nurse for 20+ years, and now works in behavioral health. A psych doc she knows has been trying to retire for several years. Each time, a massive, fully-monetized search for a replacement ensues. Each time, the search committee comes up empty. read more » |
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Well, my kids started back to school today. It's time to get back together with friends, get back in the routine of studies and back to hauling a load of books home and back. read more » |
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