markwilson.it (2009-09-15 23:13)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009I’ll be spending the next couple of days at Fujitsu Laboratories’ European Technology Forum listening to presentations on some of the new and upcoming technological advances that could well be making their way into our daily lives (disclosure: I work for Fujitsu but that has no bearing on the contents of this blog post). I had considered driving to London (and leaving the car at my hotel) but, in the end, I decided to take the train. As the state of our railways is something that us Brits spen
Early diagnosis of dementia in primary care in Australia: A qualitative study into the barriers and enablers
Sunday, July 12th, 2009Compelling evidence suggests that there are several structural and ideological obstacles that general practicioners encounter when attempting to diagnose dementia. However, there is also evidence of factors which encourage diagnosis and disclosure. Future educational supports for practicioners need to concentrate on both of these areas. For more Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease Subscribe to The Alzheimer’s Reading Room Early diagnosis of dementia in primary care in Australia: A qual
Whitehall plans massive cuts
Saturday, July 4th, 2009TIMES ONLINEJonathan Oliver, Isabel Oakeshott and David SmithSecret “doomsday” plans for 20% cuts in public spending are being prepared by senior civil servants, who fear politicians are failing to confront the scale of the budget black hole.Whitehall mandarins have begun creating detailed dossiers containing reductions in expenditure that are far deeper than the more modest savings being proposed by Labour and Conservative politicians.The disclosure comes as Gordon Brown faces a mutiny insi
The iPhone 3GS: Should You Get It?
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Disclosure: I have not bought an iPhone 3GS — I’m still unsure if I will . Apple gave me a review unit to play with for 60 days. I’ve had the new iPhone 3GS for a little over a week now. Using it day-to-day over the course of that time, I have a pretty good feel for it. A good enough feel to answer the question that every single person seems to be asking: “Should I get it?” The answer to that is not so simple. And so I’m going to break it down a bunch of different ways based mainly on th
The iPhone 3GS: Should You Get It?
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Disclosure: I have not bought an iPhone 3GS — I’m still unsure if I will . Apple gave me a review unit to play with for 60 days. I’ve had the new iPhone 3GS for a little over a week now. Using it day-to-day over the course of that time, I have a pretty good feel for it. A good enough feel to answer the question that every single person seems to be asking: “Should I get it?” The answer to that is not so simple. And so I’m going to break it down a bunch of different ways based mainly on th
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