Though this may be off topic, it is along the same lines. Asking questions is important, but what threw me off in my most recent interview was a question that I was asked. After I gave them the everything-I-am speech about dedication and drive... "Why should we hire you?" What makes you better than the entire stack of applicants exactly like you who are going to say a lot of the same stuff you just said? Basically... why should we give a crap about you? If you get asked this question... better have something poignant to say.

That's actually pretty sweet... never seen wikibooks before. :) Thanks for the link.

I know passwords are the norm, but some places have adopted fingerprinting. For example, to get drugs from the pharmacy for my ambulance, I have to sign in to Pyxis using a fingerprint scanner. There are also laptops that are carrying password keyrings linked to fingerprint scanners. Even at UNH, when I signed in to get my meal, they had a hand scan to ID you so you could get through the turnstile. Not new technology, already implemented into everyday software, and tough to fake. For something like a corporation or law office (who can probably afford it), why not? Just a thought.

When they come out with keyboards that are designed like the ones in Star Trek or Ghost in the Shell : SAC, then I will be truly content with my typing apparatus.

Nicotine's affects on the mind and body have been known for quite some time, but that it can CLINICALLY help schizophrenics is a step forward for them (drugs tend to be testy with psych patients). Quite a few of our medicines come from plants, and nicotine in itself is not very harmful (I administer more dangerous drugs on the back of the ambulance). Just remember, it is the SMOKE AND ADDITIVES that cause the cancer and COPD... not the nicotine itself. Because it is tied to smoking nicotine has a bad stigma, but we have already refined it for medicinal purposes.

I think a little bit of both would be fun. :)

You do know that Air Force has support ground elements, correct? And what if a pilot gets shot down in enemy territory? What is he going to defend himself with?

You are right, the sensors aren't terribly new, but it isn't so much that ballistics mixed with electronics is new. What is the nifty part is that they took the sensors used and integrated them into a FPS. I could have some fun with their setup and CS 1.6 AWP Map.

It is okay. I don't pay attention to politicians. :)

That is true... I wonder if there is away to simulate that similar to the way the indoor driving ranges work (with wind, trajectory, and velocity altering the destination of the ball)? I would be impressed if they can do a sniping simulation that takes into account all of the ballistics considerations that you just mentioned. If someone said "hey, try this out!" though, I would probably still have some fun with it. :)

Eh... no one pays attention to those people anyway. They have a right to an opinion just as much as I have the right to own my gaming systems as well as a real firearm. If they REALLY don't like it they can always start one of those online petitions (because from what I hear they are SO influential... *sarcasm*).

I wonder if any of these people have read a medical code of ethics... Unfortunately, stuff like this happens way more than we find out about.

Though it may be true that they might be less strict then I am laying out, I am not willing to gamble my license to practice, certifications, OR my jobs on it. The words "they MIGHT prosecute me" is good enough for me.

http://www.renalandurologynews.com/Staff-Nurse-Faces-Jail-Time-for-HIPAA-Violations/article/119854/ http://www.healthcareguy.com/index.php/archives/483 http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/HIPAA-38694-1.html Go ahead... take the time and spend the money to get a license to practice. Then go mess around with private information. See what happens.

I would have to agree with you that HIPPA's standards and their ability to provide for the people are pretty flimsy. However.... the risk you put on your license and career, as well as the fines that you can accrue if you violate HIPPA, are very real. It isn't so much whether you should follow HIPPA because it is the right thing to do and they are all-wise... you should basically follow it to cover you rear.