| Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 |
| 12:46 pm |
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| Thursday, October 29th, 2009 |
| 1:15 pm |
Arcoss
...is amused by his idea for a halloween costume. Now just need a reason to wear one Current Mood:  amused |
| Monday, October 26th, 2009 |
| 8:17 am |
unfortunate
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_iraq"BAGHDAD – The death toll from Iraq's worst attack in more than two years climbed to 155 Monday as Iraqis buried the dead from the twin suicide bombings that devastated the heart of Baghdad. Funerals were held around the city amid heightened security that snarled traffic during the morning rush hour. The bombings targeted two government buildings, calling into question the state's ability to protect itself as it prepares for January elections and the U.S. military withdrawal." Looks like they still can't actually protect themselves and they want the US out? Heh, I wish them luck. Current Mood: darkly amused |
| Friday, October 23rd, 2009 |
| 7:34 am |
note
Generally speaking, Avril and I don't really mind multiple phone calls between the hours of 11 pm and 12 am on a week night provided that: a. you have an emergency situation and need an ear/money/help hiding the bodies or b. don't mind a 4:30 am call back to talk in detail about everything you might need forever. :) Current Mood: silly and a bit tired |
| Monday, October 12th, 2009 |
| 11:48 am |
my morning
attempted electrocution (failed) watched an old man assault an automatic paper towel dispenser. now half-convinced the attempted electrocution did not fail and my unconscious body is lying on the floor somewhere Current Mood:  confused |
| Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 |
| 9:10 am |
ramdom joy
is finding Jefferson Starship's "Blows Against the Empire" is on Grooveshark. Yes this is significantly different than the music I generally listen to but it one of the two things my dad always have playing during those saturday mornings when he my brother and I were cleaning the house and then knocking out some Wizards and Warriors or Gauntlet for the NES (yes I realize most don't care but I never promised deep thoughts or even entertainment for others here) :) Current Mood: happy |
| Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 |
| 11:54 am |
I am the beast of burden
Sometimes it is just nice to break out of your usual day and do something less common. Today I worked with the NuAire guys to carry in and set up a new Biohood. Interestingly enough, he also worked in Knoxville/Oak Ridge and recognized ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) ikara_fox (after I described him) while he was working in the Mouse House. Then I worked with the Fisher guy to install and calibrate a new thermostat in our fridge. This consisted of me climbing into the -80 freezer (while off) and unscrewing things. fun times Current Mood: amused |
| Monday, August 31st, 2009 |
| 8:41 am |
a blurb on the radio
had me thinking about classes I took in undergrad. Would it surprise anyone really that the medical ethics professor and I did not see eye to eye on issues all the time? Our major point of difference was that he felt the patient always had to have right to final decision as long as they were mentally competant (and parents the decision for the offspring) It was less an issue involving adults in my head and I understand that it can become a slippery slope situation in regulating what parents can and can't control with their offspring, but I still take issue at the idea that parents can refuse medical treatment to their children. This is primarily in regards to the idea that parents can refuse life-saving medical treatment (blood transfusions as an example). I do recognize that other medical treatments become more quality/quantity of life and risks/benefits. This is that slippery slope area. As an aside, I still hate the episode in Babylon 5 where the medical doctor had this come up. Current Mood:  working |
| Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 |
| 10:24 am |
so...
So I am seriously thinking about applying for a job outside of a university setting. I am not in danger of losing my job or anything like that just am thinking that I need to see what if any options are out there. Anyone know of any bio companies in NC, TN, or GA? I suppose I could go look it up but thought I would start here first. Current Mood: curious |
| Monday, August 24th, 2009 |
| 9:34 am |
In my thoughts all weekend
I am hoping that if I post it I can get it out of my head and move on. The article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/21/lutheran.gays/index.html?iref=newssearch"After hours of back and forth between members, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America decided Friday evening to accept noncelibate clergy members and lay leaders who are in "lifelong" and "monogamous" same-sex relationships." (continues) My synod's response: http://www.wels.net/cgi-bin/site.pl?2617&collectionID=1651&contentID=95806&shortcutID=31623"To view same-sex relationships as acceptable to God is to place cultural viewpoint and human opinions above the clear Word of God,” says Schroeder. “The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, along with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, and other smaller Lutheran synods, maintains and upholds the clear teaching of the Bible that homosexuality is not in keeping with God’s design and is sinful in God’s eyes." (continues) Current Mood:  blank |
| Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 |
| 9:26 am |
Done!
Stabbed, bitten, shocked, and in the blast radius of an erlynmeyer flask filled with 1% dissolved agarose. All in the first 2 and a half hours of the day starting. Surely it can only get better right? please? Current Mood:  annoyed |
| Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 |
| 11:30 am |
healthcare for all
There is alot of work being done by congress and the president to create a public healthcare option for the population including the people who currently have no coverage. If a public healthcare option is created and paid for by a new tax to people's income do you think there should be some requirements already in place for both the government and the people using this option to follow to remain on the plan? If not why not? If so what kind of requirements? I believe that if there is going to be a public option paid for in part (or whole) by taxing the population then there should be some requirements that both the government and the population must follow. some of these are as follows: Governmental Requirements:--The government cannot refuse coverage based on genetic information or pre-existing conditions. --The coverage is to each individual and not family based. --There has to be guidelines in place to assure that the patient receives the necessary time and testing to give a reliable diagnosis and treatment options. --The patient has to be allowed the opportunity to seek a second opinion. Patient Requirements:--The patient must submit to a yearly physical and psychological evaluation. If female over 18 years of age, the patient must submit to a yearly gynecological evaluation. --Patients who suffer from a substance abuse problem (including alcohol and nicotine) must receive treatment to break these addictions or have reduction/refusal of services. --All patients must submit to all vaccinations according to the guidlines provided by the government. Failure to do so will result in reduction/refusal of service barring clear medical evidence that a particular vaccination would cause the patient illness or injury. --Patients expecting are required to have neonatal care and child delivery under certified providers with the understand that there are rare corcumstances which will have to be investigated before services are reduced or terminated. --Terminal patients must receive care to mitigate pain or other symptoms but will not be covered for procedures judged to be extreme, or experimental. --At death, the viable organs of a patient will be collected for donation. That is a pretty good start of things that I would like to see on a public option. Current Mood:  thoughtful |
| Friday, June 26th, 2009 |
| 7:42 am |
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| Monday, June 22nd, 2009 |
| 10:16 am |
world news
So I have been following the events in Iran. I was hoping to be wrong but it looks like it is not to be. Anytime people with rocks are fighting those with guns the rock throwers lose. I wonder if/how this will be mentioned in history books. Current Mood:  disappointed |
| Friday, May 15th, 2009 |
| 7:49 am |
map
 visited 22 states (44%) <a |
| Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 |
| 9:54 am |
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| Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 |
| 7:33 am |
rain and sun
Rain: Storms seemed to have severly screwed up my internet and phone service at home. I have to elave work early today so I can be available at home between 5 and 8. Desk top can't connect to either router or modem. laptop can't connect to modem. Phones talk, static out and die. fun times CEW went into a screaming fit at 1:00 am last night and continued until about 2. I suspect teeth since neither food nor diaper change seemed to help. Avril ended up driving to get infant oragel while I walked with the nhappy one. Or perhaps was finally over the stuff optometrist used to dialate her eyes and was very unhappy about it (She slept alot earlier) Sun: Her eye appointment went well and the doctor believes that only her iris is effected (not her optic disc or nerve) He said that her likly issues will be some blurring of vision which we won't know an extent until she can talk to us, light sensitivity which we knew already, and some difficulty in looking up (she will have to raise her head rather then just her eyes) so it does seem like we failed one chance roll in her having the bilateral coloboma but succeeded on the second roll to reduce severity. Now back to work Current Mood:  sleepy but thankful |
| Sunday, April 12th, 2009 |
| 8:57 pm |
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| Friday, April 10th, 2009 |
| 9:03 am |
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| Monday, March 16th, 2009 |
| 1:35 pm |
hehe I broke it
| You Are An ENFJ |  The Giver
You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and you usually succeed.
Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.
Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.
You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine.
In love, you are very protective and supporting.
However, you do need to "feel special" - and it's quite easy for you to get jealous.
At work, you are a natural leader. You can help people discover their greatest potential.
You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.
How you see yourself: Trusting, idealistic, and expressive
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Bossy, inappropriate, and loud |
Yep totally me right? Current Mood: amused |
