October 2007

“Set Phasers on Stun” still relevant in healthcare industry

October 31, 2007

Center Treats Wrong Side Of Patient’s Brain DETROIT — A patient undergoing treatment at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit received a dose of radiation on the wrong side of the brain, according to a report filed with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. According to the report, a crucial piece of information was misread prior to treatment with a [...]

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Another precient post

October 30, 2007

The multiple monitor post made me think of something I read yesterday. This is from The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman in 1988. “Would you like a pocket-size device that reminded you of each appointment and daily event? I would. I am waiting for the day when portable computers become small enough that I can keep one with [...]

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Shopping on the internet

October 29, 2007

The multiple monitor scenario is pretty close…

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