Archive for August, 2009

Let his dataset change your mindset.

Hans Rosling — our modern-day hero of data visualization — has done it again.

Posted on 30-August-2009 at 19:13 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Science, Software Design, Technology

The Four Agreements

the four agreements – don miguel ruiz’s code for life agreement 1 Be impeccable with your word – Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. agreement 2 Don’t [...]

Posted on 26-August-2009 at 14:38 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Life

More photos from the recent stormy weekend

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Posted on 21-August-2009 at 21:00 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Long Pond

Long Pond with the Blackberry

View Full Album Although not a great camera, my Blackberry 8900 does a decent job of capturing memories when the real gear is not in hand. This summer has been filled with some pretty stunning weather.

Posted on 16-August-2009 at 07:31 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Long Pond

Your Doctor is like a Mechanic

The latest in the list of exhibits fueling my astonishment with healthcare reform detractors is Episode #80 on the excellent Planet Money podcast: Your Doctor is like a Mechanic. It costs over $10,000 more per day for medicare patients in Miami versus Grand Junction, Colorado.  Why? Because the dang Miami doctors prescribe more tests! And [...]

Posted on 15-August-2009 at 08:47 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Only in the USA

Lazy Sunday

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Posted on 2-August-2009 at 19:38 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: GIS, Long Pond