29 Jan 09 Varicose Vein stripping Surgery Video … Vidéo de chirurgie de varices – éveinage
OK it’s lunchtime again and I realise this is probably not the most appetizing content to enjoy while dining, but I thought I would share this (graphic) video of how varicose vein stripping surgery is done. No, it isn’t a video of my actual surgery (hmm, 30 incisions would make for a long video) but it shows quiet clearly how it’s done. Not for the squeamish…
Alors, c’est l’heure de diner encore et je réalise que ceci n’est probablement pas le contenu le plus appétissant à savourer en dinant, mais je crois que je vais partager cette vidéo (assez directe) qui démontre comment se fait l’éveinage de veines varices. Non, ce n’est pas une vidéo de ma chirurgie (30 incisions … ca serai longue comme clip)… mais ca montre assez clairement comment c’est fait. Ce n’est pas pour les prudes…
Tags: éveinage de varices, Health, surgery, varicose veins
25 Jan 09 Discount tickets for Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within in the New York Area in March – but where in NYC ?
UPDATED Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 : The discount pricing was set to expire on February 2nd, but as of 19:02 (7:02pm) EST the discounts are still available online – if you want to get the discount, it’s time to put in your order online now!
Well, Tony Robbin’s Unleash the Power Within seminar series is getting closer and closer – the show goes down March 12-15… in the “New York Area.” Yes, the area. I don’t know why they haven’t published a specific hotel or venue yet, nor even if it will be in an NYC borough or across the river in New Jersey, for that matter!
Nonetheless, the show is definitely on and they still have a few discount prices ($500 off!) left on some of the seats;
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Tags: Anthony Robbins, Bargains, Health, Tickets, Tony Robbins, Unleash the Power Within, UPW 2009
13 Jan 09 Vicks VapoRub on kids causes mucus buildup and breathing problems ?
Vicks VapoRub Jar
Watched this on CBC Newsworld… the classic cold and congestion remedy Vicks VapoRub may actually be risky to use on kids. Apparently, when it is placed under the nose of young children (toddlers and infants), it can cause excessive mucus build-up and lead to breathing problems. (Isn’t that what it was supposed to alleviate in the first place?)
Now this is one of those news stories that really makes me wonder… why? First of all, Vicks has been around over 100 years. CBC does mention that the bottle has a disclaimer saying that use of the product on kids under two years old should be under the advice of a physician only.
In fairness to the CBC, they were basically reporting on a peer-reviewed study published in Chest by Dr. Bruce Rubin of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine… The January issue of Chest published the study which was authored by Dr. Rubin along with Dr. Juan Carlos Abanses and Dr. Shinobu Arima.
Vicks VapoRub (VVR) [Proctor and Gamble; Cincinnati, OH] is often used to relieve symptoms of chest congestion. We cared for a toddler in whom severe respiratory distress developed after VVR was applied directly under her nose. We hypothesized that VVR induced inflammation and adversely affected mucociliary function, and tested this hypothesis in an animal model of airway inflammation.
Crystal Harrel of Procter & Gamble (yes, they own Vicks) was quoted in a timely response:
“Vicks VapoRub has a long-standing history of being safe and effective when used according to package directions. Where marketed, it is in compliance with the applicable health and safety regulations.”
Interestingly enough, Dr. Rubin – who published the study – suggests that Vicks VapoRub never be inhaled or placed under the nose; even in adults.
I’m guessing the study didn’t assess ravers who use Vicks to accentuate the Ecstasy/MDMA effect…
Tags: Bruce Rubin, Crystal Harrel, Health, Kids, Vicks VapoRub, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
02 Dec 08 How being African American can save a life …
No, this has nothing to do with Obama… but yes, it is about change.
Tamu Townsend will be interviewed by DryerBuzz on the efforts of the late Emru Townsend who passed away recently after a long battle with acute myelogenous leukemia. His biggest challenge became his biggest cause; finding a marrow donor… it became very obvious that there are very few minority groups that donate marrow and it makes it all the more difficult in helping those most in need when they need it most.
The podcast is on tomorrow morning at 8am EST and you can partake also by phoning in to 646-652-2642.
Info: DryerBuzz Podcast on visibility, education and action…
Tags: Emru Townsend, Health, Love, marrow donor, myelogenous leukemia, Tamu Townsend
26 Nov 08 2 for 1 tickets for Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within Event in New York (March 2009)
I came across one of the better (and lesser known) Tony Robbins event videos yesterday at the TED conference site… more on that a bit lower below.
But first off; if you’ve been planning on attending the Unleash the Power Within event in the New York area in March 2009 … now is the time to move on getting tickets! Yup, they’re having a “buy 1, get 1 free” promotion for a few days on all ticket levels from General Admission to VIP. Basically, you can now bring someone along for free when you buy one of those tickets ($995 – 1595).
The promotion doesn’t apply to the Diamond and Diamond Premiere tickets which are priced at $2095 and $2595…
If that seems pricey, keep in mind that it’s a 4 day event and runs pretty much non-stop the whole four days. You may want to check with your employer if it can be done as a training event, and if you’re self-employed it’s probably a tax-deductible conference ; check with your accountant.
I’ve followed promotions and deals for his previous shows in Orlando and in Vancouver a couple of months ago. Basically, they have a ticket sale promotion a bit before the event and then the seats start to sell out – so it’s either you jump on this 2 for 1 deal or take a chance buying them on eBay or Craigslist later… They don’t offer discounts on the Diamond level because they sell out at their regular prices…
Here’s the event seating chart:
Tags: Anthony Robbins, Bargains, Deals, Health, Self-improvement, Tony Robbins, Unleash the Power Within
