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Writers Writing about Writing

Jeff Atwood is a great writer. All of his blog posts are informative and interesting. How to Write Without Writing is a case in point.  It starts off with a clever hook (“trick my fellow programmers”), expounds the benefits of … Continue reading

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Closer to Launch: Healthcare IT Q&A

The reverse psychology I used in Failure to Launch: Healthcare IT Q&A is finally starting to work. The question definitions are complete and the commitment phase has begun: Go over and sign up today.

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Failure to Launch: Healthcare IT Q&A

It seems like a great concept (to me anyway). Grow a community of like-minded Healthcare IT geeks that want to participate in an on-line Q&A site which rewards contribution and facilitates constructive dialog. As of today, it appears unlikely this … Continue reading

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Ch-ch-ch-changes

About the only thing you can count on in this world, besides taxes and death, is change. When we moved from Madison to San Diego in 2005, that was a big change. Of course in Jan/Feb the 70 deg temperature … Continue reading

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Dear Prospective Employer,

Based on the job description, I am a perfect candidate for this position… As I’ve previously discussed, my company was sold this past summer. Since then they announced that our operation will be moved to Seattle by the end of … Continue reading

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Canyon Fire: To Close for Comfort!

It’s that time of year again. In Oct. 2007 over 1500 homes went up in flames in San Diego. It wasn’t close to us then, but now I understand the danger much better. I left work a little early because … Continue reading

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The Times They Are A-Changin

Last Tuesday CardioDynamics shareholders approved the deal to be purchased by SonoSite, which was finalized yesterday. I know that being “absorbed” is a common occurrence in corporate America.  But reading about it and going through it are two different things.  … Continue reading

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Continuous Learning: 14 Ways to Stay at the Top of Your Profession

“Professional development refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement. ” I’m fortunate in that my personal and career interests are well aligned. I must enjoy my work because I do a lot of the … Continue reading

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All Atwitter

I’m finally all atwitter.  Better late than never. Use the link on the lower right or click here: It seems like it will be a good place for quick thoughts, links, and discussion.

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Kindle 2

I’m a big reader. When my family told me that they ordered a Kindle for me I was pretty excited. Well, that was over two months ago.  We were notified a couple of weeks ago they would be shipping a … Continue reading

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