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Archives for June, 2010

Big Bang Theory in Real Life

For the fans of big bang theory here is a note to make you miss the show more until next season.      I firmly believe that the show’s characters are believable and may be based on real characters, some of whom I have known and worked with. My back-story here is I lived and worked [...]

“Iatrogenic” means physician induced, but it glosses over emotions

Sometimes I am so proud of the system I work in and sometimes it makes me sick. July 25th 2005, was an example of the latter.

Federal Government Spending

The federal government is spending a lot of time and effort on a federal bailout or stimulus package. Some of this stimulus package money is going to medical research. Over ten billion dollars is allotted to the national institutes of health to fund medical research projects. This money is grant funding that is being done [...]

Grants and Research are Killing Me

I just submitted what is likely the most difficult grant application of my career; it nearly killed me. It was not the biggest grant, but it was a pain in the keester. Now, please – please – please understand that when I say “I” submitted a grant application that means I am part of a [...]

A couple things on the horizon

I have two blogs written and queued up ready to post on line. They are about things that will be happening in the near future. I am waiting for “official” okay to announce what is coming but have to contain myself for now. Nonetheless, I’ve got two new gigs in the works and can hardly wait [...]

Taken for a ride by and in a taxi in Tokyo

I cannot believe I got taken for a ride by a Tokyo taxi driver. I’m in Tokyo after a conference and have some meetings and lectures scheduled. I’ve been to Tokyo numerous times, I think about 15, and feel comfortable getting around by metro, walking and taxi as needed. I am scheduled to meet a [...]

Check out the link to EMS responder

http://www.emsresponder.com/readingroom/ Or the direct link: http://www.emsresponder.com/web/online/Reading-Room/QandA-with-Joseph-F-Clark–PhD/55$13359  will take you to EMSresponder.com where My Ambulance Education is featured along with some other EMS books. It includes a full chapter excerpt and an interview with me.