The last time I posted asking for feedback on an engagement shoot was that gritty graffiti extravaganza of a shoot I did in April and the consensus was that the photos weren't "engagementy" enough.
Well, I feel that I have rectified that with my newest engagement shoot.
Please go check it out on the front page of my site www.niallmccarthy.net .
You folks are the ones who's opinions I value, so please, leave feedback, and I truly don't think it will be anything the same as last time.
Cheers blogosphere,
NIall
Monday, August 31, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
THE UNITED STATES HAS THE BEST HEALTH CARE IN THE WORLD
The lie: The United States has the best health care in the world.
The liars: A slew of U.S. presidents, politicians, journalists, commentators, and everyday citizens
The debunking: There is one yardstick by which U.S. health care distinguishes itself: cost. The United States spends more -- in total dollars, percentage of GDP, and per capita -- than every other country on Earth.
On virtually every other broad metric, the claim that U.S. health care stands for global excellence is demonstrably false. The United States doesn't take a top spot in either the World Health Organization or nonpartisan Commonwealth Fund rankings. The American health-care system is not best in terms of coverage, access, patient safety, efficiency, or cost-effectiveness. It does not produce the best outcomes for diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes; for the elderly, the middle-aged, or the young; or in terms of life expectancy, rates of chronic diseases, or obesity.
Which countries do come out on top? Often -- France, Switzerland, Britain, Canada, and Japan. On the World Health Organization's list, the United States comes out 37th
Not saying I think Obama's system is going to work or that socialized is the way to go or anything like that, but I'm just tired of hearing about how great our system is. Phooey.
The lie: The United States has the best health care in the world.
The liars: A slew of U.S. presidents, politicians, journalists, commentators, and everyday citizens
The debunking: There is one yardstick by which U.S. health care distinguishes itself: cost. The United States spends more -- in total dollars, percentage of GDP, and per capita -- than every other country on Earth.
On virtually every other broad metric, the claim that U.S. health care stands for global excellence is demonstrably false. The United States doesn't take a top spot in either the World Health Organization or nonpartisan Commonwealth Fund rankings. The American health-care system is not best in terms of coverage, access, patient safety, efficiency, or cost-effectiveness. It does not produce the best outcomes for diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes; for the elderly, the middle-aged, or the young; or in terms of life expectancy, rates of chronic diseases, or obesity.
Which countries do come out on top? Often -- France, Switzerland, Britain, Canada, and Japan. On the World Health Organization's list, the United States comes out 37th
Not saying I think Obama's system is going to work or that socialized is the way to go or anything like that, but I'm just tired of hearing about how great our system is. Phooey.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Sorry
That it's been so long. Just been super busy with summer. School starts tomorrow and life will return to relative normalcy.
Expect this blog to be more active again, as I hope all of yours will be too.
Also, just took my first set of baby pictures yesterday and am 100% thrilled with the results. They are on my website at www.niallmccarthy.net . Go check em' out!
Expect this blog to be more active again, as I hope all of yours will be too.
Also, just took my first set of baby pictures yesterday and am 100% thrilled with the results. They are on my website at www.niallmccarthy.net . Go check em' out!
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