Category Archives: innovation

there’s got to be a better way … what else is possible?

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Surgery Center of Oklahoma

Surgery Center of Oklahoma.

The Surgery Center of Oklahoma is a 32,535 square foot, state-of-the-art multispecialty facility in Oklahoma City, owned and operated by approximately 40 of the top surgeons and anesthesiologists in central Oklahoma. The facility has been accredited by the AAAHC since 1998 without interruption and has annually provided care to thousands of patients.

If you have a high deductible or are part of a self-insured plan at a large company, you owe it to yourself or your business to take a look at our facility and pricing which is listed on this site. If you are considering a trip to a foreign country to have your surgery, you should look here first. Finally, if you have no insurance at all, this facility will provide quality and pricing that we believe are unmatched.

It is no secret to anyone that the pricing of surgical services is at the top of the list of problems in our dysfunctional healthcare system. Bureaucracy at the insurance and hospital levels, cost shifting and the absence of free market principles are among the culprits for what has caused surgical care in the United States to be cost prohibitive. As more and more patients find themselves paying more and more out of pocket, it is clear that something must change. We believe that a very different approach is necessary, one involving transparent and direct pricing.

Transparent, direct, package pricing means the patient knows exactly what the cost of the service will be upfront. Fees for the surgeon, anesthesiologist and facility are all included in one low price. There are no hidden costs, charges or surprises.

The pricing outlined on this website is not a teaser, nor is it a bait-and-switch ploy. It is the actual price you will pay. We can offer these prices because we are completely physician-owned and managed. We control every aspect of the facility from real estate costs, to the most efficient use of staff, to the elimination of wasteful operating room practices that non-profit hospitals have no incentive to curb. We are truly committed to providing the best quality care at the lowest possible price. 

 

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Shimon Schocken: The self-organizing computer course – YouTube

Shimon Schocken and Noam Nisan developed a curriculum for their students to build a computer, piece by piece. When they put the course online — giving away the tools, simulators, chip specifications and other building blocks — they were surprised that thousands jumped at the opportunity to learn, working independently as well as organizing their own classes in the first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). A call to forget about grades and tap into the self-motivation to learn.

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Jonathan Trent: Energy from floating algae pods – YouTube

Jonathan Trent: Energy from floating algae pods – YouTube.

Call it “fuel without fossils”: Jonathan Trent is working on a plan to grow new biofuel by farming micro-algae in floating offshore pods that eat wastewater from cities. Hear his team’s bold vision for Project OMEGA (Offshore Membrane Enclosures for Growing Algae) and how it might power the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ask James: 16 Trillion in Debt, Love What You Do, How to Make a Million Dollars, and More Altucher Confidential

http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2012/09/ask-james-16-trillion-in-debt-love-what-you-do-how-to-make-a-million-dollars-and-more/

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New Mexico’s Earthship homes are a world away from traditional living | Fox News

New Mexico’s Earthship homes are a world away from traditional living | Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/09/22/new-mexico-earthship-homes-are-world-away-from-traditional-living/

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Interviews with M.T. Keshe and Konstantin Meyl After September 21, 2012 Event – YouTube

Interviews with M.T. Keshe and Konstantin Meyl After September 21, 2012 Event – YouTube.

Interviews with Keshe and Meyl following today’s lecture

Pre-ordered 5kW generators expected to be available in December. Also, a demo of the gravity-modification technology is scheduled for Dec. 14. Three U.S. astronauts from Moon missions are expected to attend.


Konstantin Meyl, myself, M.T. Keshe

by Sterling D. Allan
Pure Energy Systems News 

With my previous stop in Europe taking longer than expected, and with a 1.5-hour flight delay due to technical problems (wing fell off [just kidding]), and rush hour traffic, I didn’t arrive at today’s lecture by Konstantine Meyl at the Keshe Foundation until after it had concluded. But I did get a chance to interview Keshe and Myel. I didn’t do too bad for driving on Europe roads for the first time. Good thing the directions were easy. Not being able to read the road signs puts a big damper on navigation!

Here were the highlights from the event.

  • Keshe announced that those who have previously purchased the 5kW generators (there were 10,000 pre-orders available) could expect them to be available some time in December, but they would need to figure out a way to pick them up.
  • Keshe announced that on December 14 they will be holding a large even (6,000 seating) holding a demonstration of the technology. Three astronauts who landed on the Moon are likely to attend.
  • Keshe announced that on December 14, they will be holding a large event (5,000 seats) holding a demonstration: Full Space and Energy of the Technology. Astronauts, one of whom has landed on the Moon, are likely to attend. Keshe privately showed me a response from one of them, dated Sept. 20, confirming that he will be attending. Keshe doesn’t want the name disclosed yet.

Here’s an amateur video I shot of the concluding of the event, rough tour of the facility, and interview with Keshe and Myel.

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Kiva – Loans that change lives

Kiva – Loans that change lives.

We are a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Learn more about how it works.

Since Kiva was founded in 2005:

  • 829,095 Kiva lenders
  • $350 million in loans
  • 98.96% Repayment rate

We work with:

  • 166 Field Partners
  • 450 volunteers around the world
  • 65 different countries

More metrics and stats >

Why we do what we do

We envision a world where all people – even in the most remote areas of the globe – hold the power to create opportunity for themselves and others.

We believe providing safe, affordable access to capital to those in need helps people create better lives for themselves and their families.

How we do it

Making a loan on Kiva is so simple that you may not realize how much work goes on behind the scenes.

Kiva works with microfinance institutions on five continents to provide loans to people without access to traditional banking systems. One hundred percent of your loan is sent to these microfinance institutions, which we call Field Partners, who administer the loans in the field.

Kiva relies on a world wide network of over 450 volunteers who work with our Field Partners, edit and translate borrower stories, and ensure the smooth operation of countless other Kiva programs.

Learn more about how it works.

How we’re funded

100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes directly towards funding loans; Kiva does not take a cut. Furthermore, Kiva does not charge interest to our Field Partners, who administer the loans.

Kiva is primarily funded through the support of lenders making optional donations. We also raise funds through grants, corporate sponsors, and foundations.

We are incredibly thankful for the support that has enabled us to do the work that has touched the lives of so many people.

Learn more about our partnerships or make a donation.

How you can get involved

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Anil Gupta: India’s hidden hotbeds of invention | Video on TED.com

Anil Gupta is on the hunt for the developing world’s unsung inventors — indigenous entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hidden by poverty, could change many people’s lives. He shows how the Honey Bee Network helps them build the connections they need — and gain the recognition they deserve.

Anil Gupta created the Honey Bee Network to support grassroots innovators who are rich in knowledge, but not in resources. Full bio »

There could be nothing more wrong than the Maslowian model of hierarchy of needs. … Please do not ever think that only after meeting your physiological needs and other needs can you be thinking about your spiritual needs or your enlightenment.” (Anil Gupta)

via Anil Gupta: India’s hidden hotbeds of invention | Video on TED.com.