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  1. Roughneck

    Interesting website

    http://www.enoughfear.org/ Iranians and Americans say "No" to war... cheers,
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    Quick thinking nurse saves baby's life

    Full story Very cool! She used an IO line (Learn more about Intra Osseous access) as well :) Thank you, Hero! cheers,
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    Skeleton helps regulate body metabolism!

    Full article Very interesting! cheers,
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    2007: List of Best Hospitals in the United States

    http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/search.php Not surprised that Johns Hopkins made it to #1 again - 17 years in a row! :glugglug: If it were not for my creaking joints and age, I'd volunteer for their LifeLine service in a heartbeat again(I see they have openings)...
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    ANA and AMA release joint statement on criminalizing medical decisions

    Link to full article (PDF) Very important article. (From from it be that I support the AMA or the ANA but) I'm glad both professional bodies are co-operating in this regard. cheers,
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    Why the US military loves Ron Paul

    Full article Source: Finance Reports for the 2007 July Quarterly. http://query.nictusa.com/pres/2007/Q2/ The only anti-war Republican who wants the US out of Iraq NOW... gets the most support from US troops. Coincidence? I think not! :D cheers, R.
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    Do you know why your water bill is so high?

    Maybe this is the reason... cheers,
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    Man Claims He's the Mystery Sailor in 'The Kiss'

    Full story cheers,
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    Why the US military loves Ron Paul

    Full article cheers,
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    Veteran, 109, revisits WWI trench

    Full story cheers,
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    The Soldier's Heart

    PBS Frontline: The Soldier's Heart Very moving. Very powerful. I couldn't watch the whole presentation. I. Just. Couldn't. I'm gonna step outside for a walk now.
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    Dustoff Medic

    Bob Goff. Dustoff medic. Veteran of The Forever War. Member of the PTSD health club. Speaking his mind... - R.
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    Tragic accident

    Full story How horrid! :( Young innocent life ******* out in such tragic circumstances! I follow a "no calls when driving" policy - that includes 'hands free' head sets. If I need to make a call, I pull over. The only exception to the rule is my emergency pager used by my county volunteer...
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    Sad state of Health care staffing

    This is a very old article (was published in 2001). Unfortunately, in the 6 years since ,nothing has changed! On the contrary, it has only gotten worse! It is a very long article - but it is a must read. I'm an old man now, and only getting older. And as a healthcare professional, frankly the...
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    Bulletproof: Why I wear a bulletproof vest

    As some of you may (or may not ) know, I work as a healthcare professional. Been one for donkey's years. I am also a volunteer with our local volunteer fire/EMS service. Yes ****, I love stress and bullshit and surviving on three hours of ***** ever 24 hours that I volunteer to do it for free...
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    The Gift

    Read more here... Just thought, I'd share :) cheers,
  17. Roughneck

    Memories...

    Read William's blog Brought chills to my spine and gave me goose bumps all over as the images and memories of my first pediatric code rushed back from the mists of my fading memory. Somethings, you never forget - no matter how hard you try. And yes, it still feels like yesterday although it...
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    'Miracle' Girl Sees Attacker Sentenced

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    Missing 2 Days, 5-Year-Old Found Alive

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    The Price of ********

    My *** sent me this recently. Thought I'd share :) cheers,
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    Lingerie makes hagglers happy-go-lucky...

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    Mind blowing

    Came across an article a colleague forwarded to me. Thought it was very interesting! Full story This can have potentially faaaaaaar reaching consequences, IMHO. cheers,
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    Soooo... I signed the papers today

    After much (persistent) cajoling from my ******** (and with tacit, silent support from her ******); I took a deep breath, drove over to their office and signed the papers. Sometime November/December of this year, I will accompany a group of medical specialists ---- Nurses, Doctors, Surgeons...
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    Copperas Cove man to give president his Purple Heart

    Full story While the veteran has every right to do as he pleases with a medal he earned - I for one, think that they both (the veteran and the President) showed staggeringly poor judgement. cheers,
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    Ex-Russian President Boris Yeltsin is dead

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    Roughneck's request to all members....

    .... MALE and FEMALE! Now, I realize that this is a porn board. As such, we deal a lot with lovely boobs, vaginas, penises and balls. As a healthcare provider and advocate, I deem it my responsibility to post this question: When was the last time you went for: Males: Testicular and/or...
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    I want to weep! I want to scream!

    Our hospital has been running "at capacity" for over a week now. Too many sick, just barely enough room. We're holding people in the ER for 18+ hours because of a lack of beds. We admitted a 11 year old *** a couple days ago from an MVA with major head trauma early in the morning. He is is too...
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    Kurt Vonnegut has ****** on

    Full story R.I.P. Mr. Vonnegut :******: I shall always cherish Slaughterhouse-5
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    Really bad puns!

    My ******** this time - with a collection of really bad puns! ;) How do crazy people go through the forest? They take the psycho path. How do you get holy water? You boil the hell out of it. What do fish say when they hit a concrete wall? “Dam!” What do Eskimos get from sitting on the ice...
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    Survived Iraq. ****** in Delaware.

    The tragic, horrific, infuriating story of Sgt. Derek J Hale, USMC Read on for the full sickening story
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    Hospital staff to wear stab-proof vests as violent patients on the increase

    Full story I'm not from the UK, but can anyone shed some more light on this? I know the NHS has some serious issues going on as I have many colleagues across the pond, but this one just seems bizzare! cheers,
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    Autism more common in the US thatn previously thought

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    Who is your hero?

    Is it someone like Jody Jackson? I know Lt. Jackson. He's a volunteer firefighter (like I am a volunteer paramedic) who doesn't get paid for what he does. There are no rewards - other than knowing that you helped someone when they needed you. Everyone complains that the world is going to hell...
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    Ten Simple Rules...

    .... for dating my ********: Just thought I'd post something that I thought was really funny (and something I can identify with). Now before y'all get your knickers in a twist - it's a joke. Let me say that again for some folks who may not have gotten it the first time: It is a joke...
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    When insults had class...

    My *** sent me a collection of rapier like thrusts of wit via email. I had a good chuckle. Enjoy! ;) "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." - Winston Churchill "A modest little person, with much to be modest about." - Winston Churchill Nancy Astor: "Winston, if I...
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    Speaking of tanks....

    ... it seems our "Lone Tank Protestor" of Tiananmen Square fame might actually still be alive. If my Korean friend at a different forum is to be believed: cheers,
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    Vote for your favourite ********'s hospital

    Vote here As a health care practitioner practicing pediatrics and also as a parent - Thank you! cheers,
  38. Roughneck

    Soviet Heavy Tank for sale...

    They're selling a JS-3 on eBay... Doesn't seem to ba a very shabby deal either... cheers,
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    Never is easy...

    ... done it before and no matter how many times I've had to do it, it never gets easier. I've been taking care of this patient on and off for the past 2 weeks now. Sweet little girl (whom I kinda know out of the hospital too. Small town, everyone knows everyone else).. all of 16 years of age...
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    Crazy drummers!

    Are they Swedish? cheers,
  41. Roughneck

    International Red Hand Day...

    Read more about Red Hand Day here... cheers,
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    Busted! Caught cheating while husband is in Iraq...

    **** like this just completely pisses me off! Adultery is disgraceful and disgusting! cheers,
  43. Roughneck

    Here's some 80s nostalgia...

    My **** grew up watching this stuff. As corny as they seem now - back then, I actually didn't mind them watching this. Anyone else remember this show? cheers,
  44. Roughneck

    Way to go ***!

    Posted at another forum: Amazing!
  45. Roughneck

    **** for dogs!

    Mans best buddy deserves it! :thumbsup:
  46. Roughneck

    Woman induced...

    .... so husband can go to football game. I understand being sports fan and all - but the birth of yer own ***? And it's not like inducing labor is exactly a safe thing to do either! Geez!
  47. Roughneck

    The Coolidge Effect

    :1orglaugh Source: Wikipedia
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    Missing boys found

    Full story Nice way to start my morning (on call for local volunteer fire department). cheers,
  49. Roughneck

    Aging

    The email said: "George Carlin's View on Aging", but I'm skeptical about it. cheers, Old fart
  50. Roughneck

    Wallet returned after 62 years!

    NUTS!
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