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Internet circa 2001

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:51:00 -0800

In honor of their 10th birthday , Google has opened up their index allowing everyone to search the 2001 index of the internet. Sorta interesting seeing what was news back then and how much everything has changed. Check it out at http://www.google.com/search2001.html

Every med students dream

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:12:00 -0800

and worst fear?

I'm back and should have some updates coming in a bit. Hope you enjoy the humor.

A walk

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:54:00 -0800

Ever gone for a walk and just walked until you were lost. Then turned and walked until you sorta knew where you were walking again. Well my cousin and I did that yesterday and here are the results. Nice change of pace from studying all the time.(more)

The tractor is on fire!

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:44:00 -0800

Yes, if you want to get someone's attention run into the house and calmly state like my dad, "Come quick! The tractor is on fire!" I know he said something other then that, but all I remember is "the tractor is on fire!"

One of the things I was able to do at ODS last month was fire fighting training. I never thought I would use it so soon though. It really proved useful knowing what type of fire it was and how to fight it. Only problem was we didn't have enough of the right fire extinguisher. I would highly suggest everyone take some time this weekend and get their fire extinguishers charged and make sure you have the right ones. Anyway, I posted some pictures and a slide show of the little tractor that couldn't any more.

5 weeks

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:55:00 -0800

What can happen in 5 weeks? In my case, I spent the last 5 weeks at Navy Officer Development School (ODS). It was very similar to the time I spent at Maxwell Air Force base when I was in Civil Air Patrol. I don't know how to explain my time there other then a very regimented schedule with very little personal time built in. There was always something to do and if you were creative you could make some. I was able to fit in my 5 week a deep sea fishing trip, visiting the RI National Guard Air Show and visiting the Tall Ships in Newport. At the air show, I was taken to the VIP tent of the Blue Angels/Navy and had a great seat for the show. I'll post some pics later and more info. But, I'm back if anyone wants to talk or e-mail, I can set my own schedule and I can wear a watch and use my cell phone anytime I want :)

Studying

Wed, 09 May 2007 22:44:00 -0800

Just so you know I'm still around, I'm just a bit disconnected right now through the end May. Have a 60 question "Assessment" (i.e. combined quiz in all four of the classes) tomorrow and another one a week from Monday or the 21st. Then two weeks (29th) from next Tuesday we have our first block exam of the second year (200 question, four hours to complete it). After that, then I can start thinking about the summer. Until then must learn - Amoxicillin, Pipercillin, Imipenem and many more.

Certainty

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:07:00 -0800

I say that a man must be certain of his morality for the simple reason that he has to suffer for it.
- GK Chesterton

Listening

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:53:00 -0800

"God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world."
- C.S. Lewis

Right track, wrong direction

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 03:30:00 -0800

�Even if you�re on the right track, you�ll get run over if you just sit there.�
� Will Rogers