Author Archives: John

About John

Interested in how information intersects daily life, technology, and art. Digital Marketing - marketing ROI in healthcare Collaboration - working in social and collaborative media. Biomedical Informaticist - focusing on patient/patient, patient/provider communication.

A Pedestal Display For Tiny Things

Posted on November 20, 2010 by John

As early readers of my blog know, I really enjoy playing with how various frames change our perceptions of objects.  Just placing something on a pedestal makes itseem special.  With this one, I wanted to have a more fantasy/faerie feel … Continue reading →

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Crayon Tools

Posted on November 4, 2010 by John

I’ve been doing a bit of drawing lately, and we have this big box of crayons,  so I got to thinking about crayons for adults.  What might that look like? What if they were less ‘corporate’? Luckily, we had a … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Solar Cookie Oven

Posted on August 20, 2010 by John

Just in time for the hot days in August, I finished up two solar ovens.  The fun oven is in the shape of a flower and will bake a single cookie…

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300 Ideas for Healthcare Social Media “Tweets”

Posted on August 4, 2010 by John

Since May of 2009, I have been posting almost daily tweets on how healthcare orgs might use social  media.  @John_Norris with the tag #hcsm I finished up the first 100 tips  in late September 2009. I did the second 100 … Continue reading →

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Path of Support. Healthcare one step at a time.

Posted on May 28, 2010 by John

The Path of Support on Healthinfo Island in Second Life offers guidance to people interested in the healthcare support groups in this virtual world.  However, in a greater sense, it is offering real healthcare to real people.  The Path introduces … Continue reading →

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