Joyce Beckman
Published writer, but new to this venue. Retired from medical transcription. I have a B.A. in Government from the Univeristy of Texas at Austin. I have been married (sometimes happily and sometimes not) for 20 years. I have one son, daughter-in-law, and the 2 most brilliant
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Pulmonary Hypertension Myths and RealitiesThis is a cautionary tale about a fairly rare disease, pulmonary hypertension (PH), and the fact that no physician can make the diagnosis based simply on an echocardiogram, as they so often do and then do not offer treatment.
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Careers as Medical Information SpeclalistsThe medical field is still growing and salaries increasing. This article details what jobs this title encompasses and why you should consider it. -
Where Has Civility Gone?This article examines the vitriol aimed at Governor Palin and the descent of society into the chasm of crude, rude behavior. I am appalled by the lack of common courtesy and civility in society as a whole and, in particular, with regards to Sarah Palin.
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Exercise -- a Love/Hate RelationshipDo you love or hate exercise? How I deal with the dreaded E-activity.
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Dinner with a Movie Star in IranWe enjoyed a special time in Isfahan, Iran, prior to the Islamic Revolution . It was a time when Jews, Iranians, and Christians lived in harmony. We were privileged to spend the evening in the company of all 3 and the most popular female movie star in the country.
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The Indoctrination of Children's Minds by Animal Rights ActivistsOur children's minds are being subverted by subtle messages from animal rights groups, such as PETA , through various media. This short article explores that.
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Is MSG Making You Ill?Defines other labels for MSG, symptoms, actions, alternatives, and advice gained through personal experience and research.





