Health and science must-read

It seems like every time I come up with a great story idea, I find out a few days later that its been done.

Well, this isn't quite the same angle I was going to take on it. But it encompasses other aspects I wouldn't have thought of, and it is really well written.

From the NYT, on the evolving doctor patient relationship, a discussion of how doctors no longer tell you what to do, patients approach them with stacks of printouts from online, and more

Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in their own health or doctor-patient interactions.

RSVP DUE TODAY: Poly Day at the Ren Faire!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 28, because we poly folk are going to take the renaissance faire by storm! This day of fun and mayhem is brought to you by Hamilton Area Poly.

****RSVPs EXTENDED UNTIL TODAY AT 8 PM****
to be included in the group discount. See bottom of email for RSVP e-mail form.

WHEN:
Sunday, August 28, 10:20 am - 7 pm
( You know you want to come, m'lord, m'lady! )

x-posted to hamiltonpoly, danaeris

Pittsburgh travel plans

I'm looking at attending the joint NASW/CASW workshop and news briefing this coming October (22-26). It's approximately five hour drive from Hamilton, six hours from Toronto, based on google maps directions. Luckily, by then I'll have my valid ON license, and be over 25, so I can affordably rent the car! Big challenge is, will I be up to driving that far on my own if necessary?

(1) Anyone interested in carpooling with me, or splitting a greyhound companion fare if there is a bus?
(2) Anyone on here in Pittsburgh who might be able to offer crash space? I know one of the thingies is AT CMU. I know there's lots of geek population there, so I must know someone!
(3) Anyone on here interested in sharing a hotel room, failing #2?

Wee. Looks like October will be a travel-y month.

BTW, if you're interested in attending either workshop, NASW is expensive: $135 USD if you register today, $150 thereafter with last day to register Sept. 22 for members, $70 for student members, and $275 for non-members. But CASW is FREE if you have press credentials of any sort.

I'm definitely going to want to go to the NASW, since it's on the weekend, and I'd really LIKE to make it to the CASW, since it's free.

Mememememe!

A self indulgent meme, found by way of otheronetruegod.

We all have things about our friends that make us slightly envious. Not in a bad way, but in a 'Wow! I wish I had that person's hair/eyes/money/relationship/toenails/whatever.'

So tell me what about me makes you envy me (if there is such a thing - if not, Lie), then post this in your LJ and see what makes me envious of you.