Somehow we got to talking and he mentioned that female doctors were less productive than male doctors.  I mentioned my surprise and he explained it was because the female doctors spent more time talking to the patients.  I barely restrained rolling my eyes because that place was a walk-in clinic  and I know that nobody got long, extended conversations. It was busy but not crazy. I thought this guy's quest for speed could possibly cost some accuracy.

I've always thought that medicine is one of those professions where you don't want the professional running around and short on time.  And not to mention treating patients like an assembly line. It's nice to hear that there's a shift happening.  I think that's really exciting.

Thanks for all the hard work and sacrifices you've made.  I'm always amazed at how people can do those crazy stressful shifts.  It takes a special person. From what I've read when you posted about medicine, I think you'll be a fantastic doctor.

I think the general public thinks you should be some sort of performing monkey who knows everything and can DO everything for everyone.  We forget that you have families and lives outside of the hospital or clinic. 

Digital music is not just the future of music, it is the present as well. 

So true! Often, it seems like its made out to be a temporary thing, until certain laws are passed, until certain decisions are made, etc., but it's here, and it's not going to change anytime soon.

Color me guilty on this one too!LOL!  It's the American version of Viola!  And when I do it, I do it with a very fake French or English accent that makes my kids giggle with delight! 

I do agree with you however, that sometimes the people who use it do really care, deep down inside they really do.

This tickled me.  I just had an image of a vaudeville magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat while exclaiming 'Oboe' or something as equally obtuse.

 
]]>http://bluedev.joeuser.com/article/311744http://bluedev.joeuser.com/article/311744Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:53:18 -04002008-07-20T13:53:18dynamasohttp://bluedev.joeuser.com/article/311744Nice article, mate.  No, it doesn't make a lot of sense.  Well said.

Another expression I've seen messed up completely mess up is the French word 'Voila', which I've seen written as 'wa-la' or 'walla'.  The first few times I saw this, I wondered what the person was trying to say. 

This is SO MUCH easier.

Loving it.

I will always buy the CD's of artists I love but I also find myself additionally going the digital route for convenience.  I want my music now!

This was a very interesting article and I hope that it will give the artist control on what is "sellable". I'm sure it isn't the same as the suits and that can't be a bad thing.

Cool article.

Cheers for writing it.

Perfectly said. Just think of how many albums were ruined. I think it's super that you can get it for free but I'll be happy to pay as long as the music is exactly what the artist intended.

Good article, BD.

The reality is digiital downloads are going to be the way of the future.  Sure, a band just starting out is going to find it harder to get their product out there, but with more and more people looking for new music online, the dinosaur record companies have every right to be concerned.  And it is about time they were put on notice.  They have sucked the marrow out of the industry for many years, turning talented people into cynical automatons.  I for one am pleased people like Radiohead and Trent are turning their backs on the mainstream companies.

On a personal note, my band will be doing exactly the same thing in the near future.  We're recording enough material to release as an album and setting ourselves up to sell it online.  What it means for us is that we can spend more effort (and cash) on recording and production and less on trying to win over some sort of distribution company.

As for 'The Slip', well it kicks butt big time.

Sure I've known about this kind of stuff for a while (active CC lurker), but I don't see it written about too much.

You know how much I agree with you, BD.  The RIAA should be trembling in their boots at Trent's success - I had no idea that the figures for Ghosts I-IV were that high (and yes, I was in that first week's 700.000+ - I don't deny I'm a fan), but wow.  That's a lot of money made in a week, without paying for physical medium or anything - just server space and availability.

I say, more power to him - he's tried something new, his fans have embraced it, and it works out great for all of us.  The RIAA has plenty to fear - and I hope they quiver like little girls.

See that's what I like about you, SC. I know as a true music lover you would appreciate those performances.

Unlike some other people who claim to be say for instance a movie fan who loves movies more than anything then proceeds to trash every movie he sees. Damn posers. 

As for Paula Abdul I just think she's drugged up every show. Not only do the audience have a clue what she is saying she has no idea. Hence the notes.

BTW Jones Boys, at the risk of being made fun of I watched both AI and Lorelai and Rory.