http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ Random Thoughts http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Matthew1471's BlogX / BlogX.co.uk Content © 2006 Jim Prohs jprohs@niterider.selfip.org jprohs@niterider.selfip.org http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/RSS/Image.jpg http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ 100 100 Tue, 24 Sep 2008 12:03 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=80 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=80 Its more entertaining than a murder mystery... trying to figure out communication channels. For example, you say something to person "A" in a private conversation. Person "A" takes it up the line to a superior we will call "The Boss". "The Boss" shares it ... Thu, 19 Apr 2008 18:09 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=79 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=79 So often it is the manipulators who point the finger and accuse others of manipulation. Why? It is because that is how they do things and they believe that it is the norm. After all, if they do it, everybody does. Right? Seems that those who hunt for examp... Wed, 18 Apr 2008 07:17 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=78 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=78 Times are difficult for us at Black Hawk College. The college is under severe economic strain. As co-chair of my department, I was elected by my colleagues to represent the interests of the department to the administration. This, at times, places me in op... Wed, 18 Apr 2008 06:59 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=77 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=77 We had an earthquake early this morning. I slept right through it! Wed, 25 Mar 2008 16:47 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=76 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=76 It was great to have family with me for Easter. Youngest daughter Tanya and her two boys spent the holiday with me. Its been a long time since I have watched an Easter egg hunt. <br><br>The time flew by and before I knew it, it was time for the family to retur... Fri, 13 Mar 2008 06:24 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=75 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=75 Pedicure day! Sounds a bit crazy doesn't it, to look forward to surgery. But it has been about a month since the surgery was postponed. I am sick of the wound, sick of the puss and blood, sick of feeling run-down and tired all of the time. Am I happy to go... Thu, 12 Mar 2008 22:14 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=74 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=74 When medical protocol interferes with communication necessary for the well-being of the patient shouldn’t it be labeled medical malfeasance? <br><br>In my profession the term we used is gate keeper. This is a person who controls the flow of communication. Not ... Sat, 7 Mar 2008 06:32 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=73 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=73 Ah, its spring break. . .<br> <br>On Monday, I have medical tests for my heart. I get to fast starting Sunday night.<br>On Tuesday, I have lab work. I get to fast starting Monday night.<br>On Thursday, I have surgery if all the prior tests are OK. I get to fast st... Sat, 7 Mar 2008 06:20 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=72 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=72 <center><img src="Images\Articles\jazz.gif"width="200"></center><br>I am proud to be part of such a vibrant and creative department at Black Hawk College, the Communication and Fine Arts Department. <br><br>Last night I enjoyed jazz courtesy of the BHC Jazz ense... Wed, 11 Feb 2008 10:48 CST Random%20Thoughts http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/ViewItem.asp?Entry=71 http://www.niterider.selfip.org/jim/blog3/wwwroot/Comments.asp?Entry=71 On Friday I lose more of myself. I tried to talk the surgeon into attacking the jowls, the bags under the eyes, or the fat around the belly, but no, he was VERY uncooperative. He is going to cut off the little toe on the right foot. No one ever sees the li...