It’s a good of example of the problems that unclear writing can cause. Can we blame the deaths of kindergarten kids on poor sentence structure? This short bit of 18th century English prose, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, at least has the virtue of terseness if not clarity: A well regulated Militia,… Continue reading Amendments Don’t Kill People…
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Game Review: EPIC EHR
UPDATE (2/20/13): EPIC has banned my use of the screenshots. The original post follows, considerably damaged by the lack of screenshots. Thanks a lot, EPIC! Here at EP Studios we don’t often venture into the entertainment realm of computing, but alas here we’ll make an exception, given the medical subject of this game. EPIC EHR… Continue reading Game Review: EPIC EHR
University of Louisville Hospital Merger with Catholic Health Initiatives Rejected
After much anticipation, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear rejected the proposed merger between the University of Louisville Hospital, Jewish Hospital, Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital with the Denver-based Catholic Health Initiatives. Even though this will probably hurt all institutions involved financially, I feel this was the right thing to do. Although some other factors were cited… Continue reading University of Louisville Hospital Merger with Catholic Health Initiatives Rejected
Birds vs Bagels: Killing Trees At Panera Bread
My wife and I walked down to the 4th Street Panera Bread in downtown Louisville this morning and found workmen cutting down and destroying the trees in front of the restaurant. Puzzled we went in and asked the restaurant manager what was going on. She said that they had a “bird problem” outside the restaurant. … Continue reading Birds vs Bagels: Killing Trees At Panera Bread
Occupy Christmas
The Xmas madness starts before summer has officially ended. In retail stores and malls decorations go up and Xmas music is endlessly looped for months. Now Black Friday is starting on Thursday — many stores will be open today, Thanksgiving. Yes let’s ruin one of our best holidays, Thanksgiving — you know, the holiday when… Continue reading Occupy Christmas