Are there any regions or communities where health care works better for people and also costs less?
Yes, it turns out that these places exist.
So how do we fix health care. Well, we could just do what they do.
Or we can make up stuff about death panels and make fools of ourselves. Either way.
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Copying Our Way to Better Healthcare
Craving a blogging cat adventure game for the Wii?
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I want to see the trailer for this game.
*man walks into Nintendo office*"Okay, I have a great concept for a game. Hear me out. It’s an adventure game. You know, kind of like Zack & Wiki. But, no, you don’t play a...
A Primer on the Details of Health Care Reform
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Excellent summary on what's on the table with the various health care reform bills.Fave snip: "Conservative critics say the legislation could limit end-of-life care and even encourage euthanasia. Moreover, some assert, it would require...
Cheese & Burger Society Presents
#28 The Havana: That’s not your stomach growling, that’s your stomach screaming: “Feed me this cheeseburger now!” It features wisconsin swiss and roasted pork shoulder on french pressed bread. via Cheese & Burger Society. Very funny and delicious looking site with narration by Patrick Warburton.
Republicans Want to Kill Sarah Palin's Child!
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Interview with Ezra Klein, the Republican senator who introduced the Living Will language into the HELP committee bill. He is attempting to make sure that end-of-life decisions are in the hands of individuals and his own party flipped ...
The Iron Giant
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Happy 10th birthday to the early Vin Diesel vehicle, The Iron Giant!
The Iron Giant came out ten years ago and Scott Thill has a nice appreciation of the still-underrated film at Wired.
Warner Bros. didn't know what to do with a movie...
Constructively thoughts on Healthcare Reform
Good read found at Blurbomat: How to Think Constructively About Healthcare – Umair Haque – HarvardBusiness.org A highlight: The healthcare debate is focused on the merits of single-payer vs. many-payer systems. Yet, focusing solely on who pays is leading to an incomplete debate about institutions. … Read More →
ZuneHD Demo on the youtube
Someone got took some sneak video of the Zune HD at the GDGT party this past week: ZuneHD Demo. The screen is so bright that it looks like its been CGI’d into the shot!
The Battle T-Shirt
We’ve all thought about it: If knowing is half the battle, what’s the other half? Lasers. Makes perfect sense! via The Battle T-Shirt | Uncrate.
Doughnut + Ice Cream
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I have to concur with the author: Why aren't I eating one right now?
Photograph from newyorkshitty.comAn ice cream sandwich made with doughnut halves instead of cookies. Why didn't I think of that? Why haven't I ever eaten one before? ...