January 2009 blog posts are dedicated to improving both your physical health and your fiscal wealth as well. Obviously, this is part of my personal New Year's 2009 resolution to improve myself and I am going to offer you suggestions to do the same without spending hours searching for solutions.
As a blogger, I am essentially self employed, while I do maintain a sideline consulting service and manage web site portfolios for select clients, I do fall into the category of both underinsured and at times uninsured. Because of the high costs of providing full health coverage for myself, I have sought out certain programs that serve to lower my out-of-pocket expenses without leaving me in need of coverage. In 2009, topping my list are dental programs, alternative health coverage solutions, and last but not least, those opportunities to improve my economic position. Follow along with me as I point out those programs which will benefit both you and I in our effort to remain healthy, wealthy and wiser.
1.11.2009
3.16.2008
Whole Body Donations- Alternative to Rising Funeral Costs
An American company located in Allentown, Pennsylvania has developed a rather odd gifting program which sports such claims as, “Most Compassionate gift one can make to the future of mankind.
For many of us, opting to become an organ donor alone is a bit eerie and something we would rather not consider. Now, one company has gone the distance and bet the gamut by suggesting humans should elect to donate our entire body to medical science. It is called ‘whole body donation’ and is being introduced as an alternative to a funeral, burial, and creation. It seems that organ donation actually appeals to many adults around the globe and is a benevolent approach to what will be our parting from consciousness of the flesh. Clearly, an organ donor can pull the proverbial plug on his or her own suffering by opting in as a major organ donor. Like it or not, medicine is an industry fraught with greed and this human evil typically wins out over other human emotions when compared in real life scenarios. Yes, giving an organ, or two, or even three does have a certain appeal to most of us. Yet, how many legal adults have entertained the idea of a whole body donation? What about a whole body donation as an alternative to a traditional funeral, burial, or cremation?
A company in Allentown Pennsylvania USA has developed a rather unique alternative to traditional funerals, burials, or cremations. LifeQuestAnatomical.com on the World Wide Web appear to have simplified the process of opting into such a giving occasion NS Claim this is the most selfless act an adult can entertain.
Unlike organ donations, where only a specific anatomical part is removed and transplanted into the body of another human; a whole body donation is exactly what you might expect. . .
Throughout history, man has studied human anatomy to learn, teach and advance the medical sciences. To donate your body to science is to provide the vehicle these students and researchers need in order to heal the sick and prolong our future. Donating a body to science is a profound gesture with far reaching impact.
Even more bizarre than the actual contemplation of subjecting my own lifeless body to medical research is the website claims which go on to state:
Donating a body to science is quite easy . . . We will walk you through the body donation process, provide registration materials to donate a body to science and guide you through the early stages. Then Life Quest Anatomical assumes responsibility for the latter stages and work on behalf of the family to administer the paperwork.
(Source: http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/bodydonation.htm)
For many of us, opting to become an organ donor alone is a bit eerie and something we would rather not consider. Now, one company has gone the distance and bet the gamut by suggesting humans should elect to donate our entire body to medical science. It is called ‘whole body donation’ and is being introduced as an alternative to a funeral, burial, and creation. It seems that organ donation actually appeals to many adults around the globe and is a benevolent approach to what will be our parting from consciousness of the flesh. Clearly, an organ donor can pull the proverbial plug on his or her own suffering by opting in as a major organ donor. Like it or not, medicine is an industry fraught with greed and this human evil typically wins out over other human emotions when compared in real life scenarios. Yes, giving an organ, or two, or even three does have a certain appeal to most of us. Yet, how many legal adults have entertained the idea of a whole body donation? What about a whole body donation as an alternative to a traditional funeral, burial, or cremation?
A company in Allentown Pennsylvania USA has developed a rather unique alternative to traditional funerals, burials, or cremations. LifeQuestAnatomical.com on the World Wide Web appear to have simplified the process of opting into such a giving occasion NS Claim this is the most selfless act an adult can entertain.
Unlike organ donations, where only a specific anatomical part is removed and transplanted into the body of another human; a whole body donation is exactly what you might expect. . .
Throughout history, man has studied human anatomy to learn, teach and advance the medical sciences. To donate your body to science is to provide the vehicle these students and researchers need in order to heal the sick and prolong our future. Donating a body to science is a profound gesture with far reaching impact.
Even more bizarre than the actual contemplation of subjecting my own lifeless body to medical research is the website claims which go on to state:
Donating a body to science is quite easy . . . We will walk you through the body donation process, provide registration materials to donate a body to science and guide you through the early stages. Then Life Quest Anatomical assumes responsibility for the latter stages and work on behalf of the family to administer the paperwork.
(Source: http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/bodydonation.htm)
3.14.2008
Microsoft - Fined for Violations in European Union
Microsoft becomes the first company in 50 years to violate European Commission anti-trust ruling. For this honor the company must now pay a record 899m euros. This is roughly $1.4 billion American dollars. The fine stems from a 2004 ruling made which found Microsoft guilty of abusing its dominant market position. The Commission said today that this fine comes on top of earlier fines of 280m euros imposed in July 2006 and 497m euros in March 2004.
Failure to comply with the EU commissions order to release key Windows code to rival software developers is at the heart of the controversy. Although on two occasions Microsoft did attempt to have the ruling suspended (September 2004) and an appeal in the European Court of First Instance (April 2006). In September 2007, Microsoft received word they had lost the appeal.
The European Courts are not the first to gavel a blow to the software giant Microsoft, in fact, the United State of America first found the company guilty of similar anti-trade practices in which they caused smaller companies to actually falter based on similar actions. The software giant also is being pursued by Brussels and last month the European Commission announced two new anti-competition investigations against Microsoft are underway for similar issues and complaints.
Copyright 2008 iFactFinders.com
Android Receives Warm Welcome in Barcelona
Those in Barcelona were the first to get a good look at the future of wireless communications when Google debuted the first mobile phones fitted with Google’s Android software premiered in Barcelona at an industry trade show, the Mobile World Congress.
The Internet Search Giant initially launched Android last year, but it was the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where Google demonstrated the first showing of the new mobile phone prototype complete with Android software. Among other chip makers showing off new prototype handsets were Qualcomm, NEC, Texas Instruments and Marvell.
Obviously, Google hopes to establish Android as the world standard operating system for mobile phones in an attempt to maintain its dominance as the world’s largest and most visited search engine. Of course, Google’s mission is to improve functionality for web browsing which will inevitably mean more people will use their wireless handsets for Internet surfing and various other applications. Currently, the main competitor for Android is the Apple iPhone which runs on Apple software, and uses Apple applications.
The wireless market is unquestionably the next tier for Google having already established dominance in Internet Search despite growing competition. The end result for Google, if Android is successful, an increasing ability to sell more advertising to the world.
Android is based on open-source code, and was developed by some 30 handset manufacturers, chip makers, and software groups. Because it is based on open-source code, programmers are able to build compatible applications for free, making the entire research and development phase for upgrades less cumbersome for Google as a result.
Copyright 2008 iFactFinders.com
Vicks VapoRub May Heal Nail Fungus
Does Vicks Help Toenail or Finger Nail Fungus?
When people reminisce about being sick with colds and flu during their childhood, their thoughts is immediately filled with memories of stuffy noses, grandmother’s delicious chicken soup, staying home from school, mom’s undivided attention, and a peculiar squat blue jar that contained a sticky blue substance which smelled of menthol.
The contents of the blue jar, known worldwide as Vicks Vapor Rub has grown into an American icon of sorts for relieving symptoms of colds and congestion. Many also claim, including the Vicks Company, that this menthol ointment relieves symptoms of such things as muscle pains and fever. With all these healing claims adding to the power of Vicks, there is a newly discovered addition. Vicks may help relieve and cure onychomycosis.
Onychomycosis is among the most troublesome of nail conditions. It is commonly referred to as toenail fungus. It is one of the most difficult conditions to treat since the fungi are sheltered underneath the nail plate making them difficult to reach. Toenail fungus can be characterized by a thickening and discoloration of the nails. This also causes the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed and eventually, if left untreated, the loss of the toe nail.
Normal treatments of toenail fungus are available in oral form or as topical treatments. Homemade remedies, such as soaking the nails in acidophilus beer; bleach solution, or vinegar has been proven effective for some cases. Other remedies which have been claimed to be effective include topical application of olive leaf extract, tea tree oil and even Vicks VapoRub. That’s right; Vicks may help heal toenail fungus.
It is still not determined how Vicks can treat the toenail fungus since its active ingredients namely; camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol are recognized as effective only for the suppression of cough and/or decongestion. However, a lot of people believe that the essential oils which serve as the inactive ingredients along with the active ingredients of Vicks have a synergistic effect lending to the treatment of toenail fungus.
The best practice according to the claims of treating toenail fungus with Vicks is to apply the product generously on the infected nail once daily and leaving the infected nail covered for a few hours. The most practical and convenient way of doing this is to rub Vicks into the infected nail then covering the infected nail with a sock or glove before going to sleep at night. Treatment with Vicks would cause the infected nail to become dark at first. This accordingly is the sign that the treatment is working since the darkening of the nail indicates that the fungus is being killed. Once the dark nail has grown out, the toenail will eventually become clear. Treatment using Vicks usually last for several weeks. The way Vicks VapoRub is considered to work is based in the oily compound which is capable of absorbing into the nail bed and eventually reaching the fungi to kill them off.
When people reminisce about being sick with colds and flu during their childhood, their thoughts is immediately filled with memories of stuffy noses, grandmother’s delicious chicken soup, staying home from school, mom’s undivided attention, and a peculiar squat blue jar that contained a sticky blue substance which smelled of menthol.
The contents of the blue jar, known worldwide as Vicks Vapor Rub has grown into an American icon of sorts for relieving symptoms of colds and congestion. Many also claim, including the Vicks Company, that this menthol ointment relieves symptoms of such things as muscle pains and fever. With all these healing claims adding to the power of Vicks, there is a newly discovered addition. Vicks may help relieve and cure onychomycosis.
Onychomycosis is among the most troublesome of nail conditions. It is commonly referred to as toenail fungus. It is one of the most difficult conditions to treat since the fungi are sheltered underneath the nail plate making them difficult to reach. Toenail fungus can be characterized by a thickening and discoloration of the nails. This also causes the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed and eventually, if left untreated, the loss of the toe nail.
Normal treatments of toenail fungus are available in oral form or as topical treatments. Homemade remedies, such as soaking the nails in acidophilus beer; bleach solution, or vinegar has been proven effective for some cases. Other remedies which have been claimed to be effective include topical application of olive leaf extract, tea tree oil and even Vicks VapoRub. That’s right; Vicks may help heal toenail fungus.
It is still not determined how Vicks can treat the toenail fungus since its active ingredients namely; camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol are recognized as effective only for the suppression of cough and/or decongestion. However, a lot of people believe that the essential oils which serve as the inactive ingredients along with the active ingredients of Vicks have a synergistic effect lending to the treatment of toenail fungus.
The best practice according to the claims of treating toenail fungus with Vicks is to apply the product generously on the infected nail once daily and leaving the infected nail covered for a few hours. The most practical and convenient way of doing this is to rub Vicks into the infected nail then covering the infected nail with a sock or glove before going to sleep at night. Treatment with Vicks would cause the infected nail to become dark at first. This accordingly is the sign that the treatment is working since the darkening of the nail indicates that the fungus is being killed. Once the dark nail has grown out, the toenail will eventually become clear. Treatment using Vicks usually last for several weeks. The way Vicks VapoRub is considered to work is based in the oily compound which is capable of absorbing into the nail bed and eventually reaching the fungi to kill them off.
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