Katie Meier's resolve leads Miami women's basketball from ACC cellar to No. 11 in nation

In August 1967, Phyllis Meier's husband died in a plane crash in Grand Rapids, Mich. But Meier, then 27 and pregnant with her fourth child, never cried at her husband's funeral.

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Who doesn?t love babies?

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Never in my life had I considered pediatrics as a career, until I actually rotated through pediatrics. I unexpectedly came to the realization, that I may not be as bad with kids as I thought.

baby-face There were many reasons why I initially dismissed pediatrics. First and foremost, pediatrics gets a bad rep: doctors with Mickey Mouse stethoscopes making faces and talking in funny voices during endless well visits and runny noses. And for the most part, that?s true in the outpatient setting. But what?s so bad about making sure a kid is growing up healthy and counseling the parents on what to expect next? And who knew that I would be the one making faces and tickling the kids! Now all I need is a stuffed animal to attach to my stethoscope and some Spiderman scrubs, and I?ll be set. I don?t think I?ve smiled so much or felt so relaxed in any of my rotations than I have in pediatrics.

Secondly, I had never had any role models in pediatrics. Many of today?s physicians say one of the most important factors in determining their specialty was the fact that they met someone in that specialty they could emulate as a physician. On the contrary, I?ve had plenty of opportunities during this rotation to work one-on-one with some intriguing, motivated, and brilliant people that didn?t strike me as overly motherly ?kindergarten teacher? types, but rather just laid-back, creative physicians with a sense of humor who love working with children. And I?ve yet to meet a mean pediatrician.

Lastly, I was initially exposed to very little variety in pediatrics. First and second year of medical school consisted of the occasional shadowing of a doctor in the outpatient setting. It was purely observational and my attention easily waned. There still is a large outpatient clinic portion of the rotation, but I?m actively involved: conducting my own histories and physicals, and formulating my own assessment and treatment plans. Furthermore, I have seen more sides of pediatrics than I have of medicine. We rotate through ER, ENT, cardiology, dermatology, the wards, and the NICU. I otherwise never would?ve known how much I liked ER or the NICU! The fast-paced and focused practice of the ER makes time fly, even when you?re there until 11pm. The NICU, or the neonatal intensive care unit, takes care of sick, helpless, and blameless newborns. These babies obviously can?t tell you what?s bothering them, so there?s lots of systematic medicine with emphasis on physical exam and lab studies.

On one hand, it?s been comforting to realize that I could consider myself a pediatrician. On the other hand, however, this doesn?t make the decision process of choosing a specialty any easier. I?ve currently rotated through surgery, medicine, and pediatrics and I?m still trying to weigh pros and cons of all three of those specialties. The months are winding down and pretty soon I will have to make some big decisions. Some physicians say they?ve used the ?ruling-out? method where they rotate through a clerkship and know there?s no way they could consider that as a career. Disliking more of my rotations would be beneficial to me at this point. I was hoping to rule out pediatrics, but unfortunately, I enjoy it, too.

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/becoming-a-doctor/2011/01/19/who-doesnt-love-babies/

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Devices, laws may curb texting behind the wheel

Several companies at the world's largest wireless trade show in Orlando last week displayed devices that stop motorists from texting on their cell phones while they're behind the wheel.

Source: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/devices-laws-may-curb-texting-behind-the-wheel-1369351.html?cxtype=rss_state

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Who doesn?t love babies?

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Never in my life had I considered pediatrics as a career, until I actually rotated through pediatrics. I unexpectedly came to the realization, that I may not be as bad with kids as I thought.

baby-face There were many reasons why I initially dismissed pediatrics. First and foremost, pediatrics gets a bad rep: doctors with Mickey Mouse stethoscopes making faces and talking in funny voices during endless well visits and runny noses. And for the most part, that?s true in the outpatient setting. But what?s so bad about making sure a kid is growing up healthy and counseling the parents on what to expect next? And who knew that I would be the one making faces and tickling the kids! Now all I need is a stuffed animal to attach to my stethoscope and some Spiderman scrubs, and I?ll be set. I don?t think I?ve smiled so much or felt so relaxed in any of my rotations than I have in pediatrics.

Secondly, I had never had any role models in pediatrics. Many of today?s physicians say one of the most important factors in determining their specialty was the fact that they met someone in that specialty they could emulate as a physician. On the contrary, I?ve had plenty of opportunities during this rotation to work one-on-one with some intriguing, motivated, and brilliant people that didn?t strike me as overly motherly ?kindergarten teacher? types, but rather just laid-back, creative physicians with a sense of humor who love working with children. And I?ve yet to meet a mean pediatrician.

Lastly, I was initially exposed to very little variety in pediatrics. First and second year of medical school consisted of the occasional shadowing of a doctor in the outpatient setting. It was purely observational and my attention easily waned. There still is a large outpatient clinic portion of the rotation, but I?m actively involved: conducting my own histories and physicals, and formulating my own assessment and treatment plans. Furthermore, I have seen more sides of pediatrics than I have of medicine. We rotate through ER, ENT, cardiology, dermatology, the wards, and the NICU. I otherwise never would?ve known how much I liked ER or the NICU! The fast-paced and focused practice of the ER makes time fly, even when you?re there until 11pm. The NICU, or the neonatal intensive care unit, takes care of sick, helpless, and blameless newborns. These babies obviously can?t tell you what?s bothering them, so there?s lots of systematic medicine with emphasis on physical exam and lab studies.

On one hand, it?s been comforting to realize that I could consider myself a pediatrician. On the other hand, however, this doesn?t make the decision process of choosing a specialty any easier. I?ve currently rotated through surgery, medicine, and pediatrics and I?m still trying to weigh pros and cons of all three of those specialties. The months are winding down and pretty soon I will have to make some big decisions. Some physicians say they?ve used the ?ruling-out? method where they rotate through a clerkship and know there?s no way they could consider that as a career. Disliking more of my rotations would be beneficial to me at this point. I was hoping to rule out pediatrics, but unfortunately, I enjoy it, too.

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/becoming-a-doctor/2011/01/19/who-doesnt-love-babies/

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House GOP plans 3rd stopgap bill to avoid shutdown

With budget talks deadlocked, House Republicans drafted a one-week bill Monday night to cut spending by $12 billion, fully fund the Pentagon and avert a government shutdown threatened for Friday.

Source: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/nation/house-gop-plans-3rd-stopgap-bill-to-avoid-1373788.html?cxtype=rss_money_16350

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Miami Beach parking officer accused of stealing credit cards

The scene maker: Ivette Gil is all about downtown

The Scene Maker: Ivette Gil, 41 Who she is: Born and raised in the Bronx, hair stylist, makeup artist and brow specialist Ivette Gil prettified clients at Bergdorf Goodman and other Manhattan salons before moving to West Palm Beach in 2004. She now runs Pretty Suite Inc. (224 Datura St., (561) 429-3156), her dream-come-true makeup [...]

Source: http://www.pbpulse.com/dining/2011/04/04/the-scene-maker-ivette-gil-is-all-about-downtown/

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