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  Letter from the Editor
Loyd V. Allen, Jr., Ph.D., R.Ph.

Editorial: Resolutions Anyone?

The following is a list of "resolutions" that may be appropriate to consider for 2009:

  1. Pray.
  2. Go to bed on time and get up on time so the day will not be "rushed."
  3. Say "no" to projects that you do not have time to do.
  4. Delegate certain tasks to others that are capable of doing them.
  5. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't combine all the hard things together.
  6. Take only one day at a time. Separate worries from concerns. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
  7. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards unless necessary.
  8. Do something for the "kid" in you every day.
  9. Get organized so everything has its place.
  10. Listen to CDs, tapes, or other self-improvement media when driving long distances or commuting.
  11. Write down thoughts and inspirations in a daily notebook or diary.
  12. Find time to be alone every day.
  13. Make friends and associate with the right people.
  14. Take your work seriously.
  15. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are trying to do the best they can).
  16. Be kind to unkind people (They probably need it the most!).
  17. Sit on your ego�you're probably not as good as you think you are!
  18. Talk less�listen more.
  19. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
  20. Every night, think of one thing for which you are grateful before going to sleep.


Loyd V. Allen, Jr., PhD, RPh
Editor-in-Chief

 
Other News

No More Freebies!
A voluntary ban by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America on giveaways such as pens and mugs for doctors took effect yesterday, January 1, 2009. A PhRMA official said the guideline intends to underscore the educational essence of physician-industry ties and is not an acknowledgment that gifts influence prescription practices.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/business/31drug.html?_r=2&ref=business

Growth Rate Slows
A major reduction in real prescription drug spending growth rate has created a "turning point" in health care with several policy implications, according to a study published this month. IMS Health (NYSE: RX) information adjusted for inflation documents that U.S. prescription drug spending in 2007 fell to its lowest growth rate in more than 30 years. This reflects the increased use of generic drugs following patent expiration, a marked decline in the number of new molecular entities approved by the FDA, and a reduction in the number of blockbuster drugs.
http://pharmalive.com/news/index.cfm?articleID=594570&categoryid=9&newsletter=1

 
Did You Know?

A new element has been discovered:

Lawrence Livermore Laboratories has discovered the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.

These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons. Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert; however, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A tiny amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second, to take from four days to four years to complete.

Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2 to 6 years; it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, Governmentium's mass will actually increase over time since each reorganization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.

This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass.

When catalyzed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium, an element that radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.

(From the Internet)

 
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