Allan Stewart gained his first degree, in Dentistry, from Sydney University in 1936. In 2006, at the age of 91, he gained his 3rd degree, in Law, and thus entered the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest University graduate ever. And today, at Southern Cross Univerity, in Lismore, at the age of 97 [...]
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The Person Centred Health System and the Medical HomeApril 28, 2012
 A model for the health system that is person-centred, and based on a Medical Home. |
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Statins: Is It Really Time to Reassess Benefits and Risks? — NEJMApril 26, 2012
<blockquote class=’posterous_medium_quote’>Clinicians should monitor glucose or glycated hemoglobin in patients with multiple risk factors for diabetes who take statins, but they should continue to prescribe statins when indicated as part of a multifactorial approach to managing cardiovascular risk.</blockquote> via nejm.org |
60 Second Adventures in ThoughtApril 22, 2012
Can a cat be both alive and dead? Achilles – or the tortoise? Can a machine be truly intelligent? Can you fit an infinite number of guests in your infinite hotel – even though it is full? How can you age more slowly than your twin brother? What would happen if you went back in [...] |
New Goldberg Machine World RecordApril 13, 2012
Last year WILT reported on the 2011 Purdue champion Goldberg Machine. The 2012 winner has just been announced. |
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Six Powerful Web Tools For Getting Unusual Things DoneApril 2, 2012
Do you remember how web browsers worked in 1998? Even back in the days of dial-up, Microsoft was so worried that your browser might replace your desktop that they nearly tore themselves apart trying to stomp down Netscape. That’s right, Netscape, a web browser that some of you reading this may not even remember. But [...] |
For the Geek who has EverythingApril 2, 2012
Think Geek released some very special new items today. Star War’s Admiral Ackbar Singing Bass – “It’s a Trap” Admiral Ackbar was one of the bravest and wisest minds of the Rebellion. He was the head of the Rebellion Fleet, no less, yet all everyone remembers is one line he said. This fish/Ackbar says that [...] |
Beware – April FoolMarch 31, 2012
Tomorrow iis April Fool’s Day. Beware if friend’s who have seen this video by Richard Wiseman. |
My Mechanical HomeMarch 18, 2012
 What can a ‘Mechanical Home’ teach us about ‘The Medical Home’. Do you remember how you felt when you first took delivery of a brand new car? Did you wash it every week? Were your kids banned from eating and drinking in it? Were you careful when parking to avoid pulling up next to a [...] |
