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DJP Update 12-22-2010 This holiday season: Serious, Gifts, Fun, & Wonder; Lagniappe

Dec 22
Posted by Dr. Donald Palmisano in DJP Updates
DJP Update 12-22-2010 This holiday season: Serious, Gifts, Fun, & Wonder; Lagniappe
Selections from my tweets at www.twitter.com/DJPNEWS plus a few other items.
SERIOUS
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Wait times see specialist Canada’s gov health system increase to average 18.2 weeks #IBD http://tinyurl.com/22jso2q #hcr#PPACAabout 5 hours ago via Echofon
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  1. Price-controls & coercion always fail & are anti-liberty. Read actions #HHS #Sebelius @WSJopinion http://tinyurl.com/2a699u5 #hcrabout 6 hours ago via Echofon
  2. SupremeCourt_US Analysis: The Long Road To A Supreme Court Decision On Health Law’s Mandate – Kaiser Health News http://bit.ly/hxWu2s9:31 PM Dec 19th via dlvr.it
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This should cause concern RT @ipodplaza: Are you concerned your iPhone apps may be #spying on you? http://sns.ly/cxe77 #privacy12:54 PM Dec 19th via Echofon
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Exciting tech change for Web: HTML moves to HTML5 Technology Review The #Web is Reborn http://tinyurl.com/25nz6la @TechReview1:55 PM Dec 17th via Echofon
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  1. Yes! RT @washingtonpost: Billions.. invested in TSA, but..hasn’t intercepted a single terrorist. ..system need revamp? http://wapo.st/eLOPaL10:52 AM Dec 17th via Echofon
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GIFTS
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Practical holiday #gift #Husky Air Scout 1.5 gallon air compressor to inflate car tires, bikes, basketball, etc. with attachments2:19 PM Dec 17th via Echofon
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2nd gift idea: my small #Brookstone Li-ion 3000mAh external battery charger charges my 3GS #iPhone 3 times before it needs recharge3:38 PM Dec 17th via Echofon
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#Gift – just switched to #Verizon #MiFi from USB card. Terrific; Now our entire home is #WiFi for 5 devices – stayed on unlimited plan8:20 PM Dec 20th via web
DJP Comment:  This is amazing device!  You can connect via WiFi to it or you can connect via USB.  Battery last 20 hours standby and 4 hours of use.  Recharges via wall plug or USB on your computer.  When on WiFi, 4 other friends can access Internet via your card as long as they are in the area, perhaps within 50 yards.  Not sure of exact distance but I confirmed when I have this credit card device turned on, our entire house has WiFi.  Amazing.  Here is a photo and a review:  http://www.connectreviews.com/2010/03/16/verizon-wireless-mifi-2200-mobile-hotspot-review/

Verizon gave me the device free as I had a month to month contract with them.  They allowed me to keep my unlimited data plan that costs $59.00 a month as long as I signed up for 2 years.  They switched the phone number from my USB 150 device to the MiFi device.  Happy to sign for 2 years as I have been very happy with Verizon for Internet access.  I also can use this as WiFi for my iPhone and surf Web and do Tweets when ATT service is poor but Verizon service is good.
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MAC AIR:  And, justified by my torn right rotator cuff, predicted by orthopedist to have 85% chance of needing operation, a new very light Mac Air 11 inch with optional faster engine and extra RAM due any moment!  Have to decrease my carry-on on flights as that is how I tore the rotator cuff taking heavy bag out of overhead.

Didn’t go for iPad as I want USB ports to connect external hard drive and I don’t want to carry external keyboard.  Using camera attachment allows USB but it is disabled for external hard drive.  I write a lot and ALWAYS backup to USB thumbdrive when on road or portable hard drive at home.  “Cloud” backup doesn’t work for me when I am on 6 hour flight and no Internet access!  I have Kindle for my book reading plus daily newspaper downloads.  iPad is beautiful but doesn’t fit my needs at this time.

FUN
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Warning:  Don’t watch if easily offended by Saturday Night Live video.
Funny creativity! RT @Forbes: The Best #Art To Come Out of the #TSA Patdown and Scanner Porn Controversy http://bit.ly/fgpZIX2:02 PM Dec 17th via Echofon
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WONDER
Dr. Richard Anderson alerted me to these photos from outer space.  We discussed with our mutual friend, Dr. Jim Bagian, physician, astronaut, engineer, Renaissance Man, who had the opportunity to enjoy such sights during his time in space as an astronaut.  By the way, Dr. Bagian will deliver the keynote address at the Leadership Conference held the day before the annual PIAA Meeting.   This year it will be in Scottsdale.
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LAGNIAPPE:  I think you will like the new chapters!  Publisher is excited about 2nd edition.
Dec 17 tweet:  Today I sent 2 new chapters for 2nd edition ON LEADERSHIP to #publisher #Skyhorse. Bookstores in spring! www.onleadership.us #writing11:26 AM Dec 17th via Echofon——–
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and good tidings to all no matter how you honor your beliefs.  AND Happy New Year!  A time for thanks for family and friends.  Peace on earth to all but those who try to spread hate and kill innocents. The evil ones will not triumph.  The good folks always overcome the evil folks.  This I believe.  And it will be done as long as men and women of courage exist.  And I have had the privilege to meet many such heroes who fight the evil ones.  I am very thankful for that privilege and I thank them whenever I get the opportunity.
And to my friends who are fighting cancer this season, never give up.  Miracle drugs and new treatments may happen at any moment!
Best wishes for health in the year ahead.

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DOUBLE P.S.  The carpet was removed recently, slate placed on floor this week, and the new hot water heater was installed today!  The broken hot water heater kept me from the Interim Meeting when we again had a minor flood from the heater!  That is another thing to be thankful for.
Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD
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