Salman Rushdie is an older author who won some awards over the years for his works, such as the satanic verses and shame
But what strikes me as odd is the fact he has spent over a year underground because he was targeted for his satanic verses book.
I have heard of the guy before, which bodes extremely well, as I don't usually know who these people are.
But I think any time you have to go into hiding, something is wrong. I do believe it was because someone in Iran issued a fatwah on his head because they thought he made Muhammed look bad or something.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Apple Stock
Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple, is going to be taking a leave of absence. He has a hormone disorder or something, which is apparently slowing him down. He didn't want to divulge any information about it, though, but he ended up having to do so as Wall Street demanded the information in the form of falling stock prices due to insecurity over the company.
All of this makes sense, sure, but what does this mean for Apple stock?
I would think it means the same for any stock- its a crapshoot. Sorry. The market right now is undoubtedly down, so do whatever.
Steve Jobs, I would think, would be back but I have no inside information or anything. However, it strikes me as odd that he would want to conceal his personal illness this much if it were really something harmless.
All of this makes sense, sure, but what does this mean for Apple stock?
I would think it means the same for any stock- its a crapshoot. Sorry. The market right now is undoubtedly down, so do whatever.
Steve Jobs, I would think, would be back but I have no inside information or anything. However, it strikes me as odd that he would want to conceal his personal illness this much if it were really something harmless.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Kara dioguardi
Kara Dioguardi as the new judge on American Idol. Rumor is that she replaces Paula Abdul sometime soon, that's what we're hearing anyway.
I don't know much about her. She is 38 and engaged. She has worked with former Idol stars.
She is actually a songwriter, though, from what I read on the internet, and not a singer. Popularity, the next American Idol judge, and a bright outlook: Kara Dioguradi.
I don't know much about her. She is 38 and engaged. She has worked with former Idol stars.
She is actually a songwriter, though, from what I read on the internet, and not a singer. Popularity, the next American Idol judge, and a bright outlook: Kara Dioguradi.
Collapsed Lung
This is a topic that is close to me. I think the reason it is trendy is because the Law and Order actress, Mariska Hargitay, suffered a collapsed lung. Now, what struck me as odd was that they included the fact she would continue to film this season.
See, of course she would. Either because she would get the lung re-inflated or just live with it, which would not be smart, by the way.
Collapsed lungs, or pneumothoracies, arise generally when air somehow escapes the lung via a hole and then it leaks into the chest cavity, and since it has nowhere to go, just sits there and takes up space, while not allowing the lung to inflate all the way. It can be removed via chest tube, which is stuck through a small incision in the chest wall near the ribs, and then sucks the air out.
See, of course she would. Either because she would get the lung re-inflated or just live with it, which would not be smart, by the way.
Collapsed lungs, or pneumothoracies, arise generally when air somehow escapes the lung via a hole and then it leaks into the chest cavity, and since it has nowhere to go, just sits there and takes up space, while not allowing the lung to inflate all the way. It can be removed via chest tube, which is stuck through a small incision in the chest wall near the ribs, and then sucks the air out.
Carol Bartz is the new CEO of Yahoo
Carol Bartz is the new CEO of Yahoo!, which means that their personal crisis is over. She is 60 years old and takes over for Jerry Yang, the old CEO (not the 2007 world series of poker main event champion...)
One thing I noticed is that she is on a few other companies' boards along with other Yahoo execs, something which strikes me as nepotistic, but I think she is well qualified regardless. Yahoo has done a good job making themselves at the top of the internet, and I am sure they will continue to be good.
That said, some of their apps are shit- quality, and one thing I'd personally like them to revamp is their front page news feed. Many of those stories, lets face it, suck and are written by people with about as much journalistic quality as me.
One thing I noticed is that she is on a few other companies' boards along with other Yahoo execs, something which strikes me as nepotistic, but I think she is well qualified regardless. Yahoo has done a good job making themselves at the top of the internet, and I am sure they will continue to be good.
That said, some of their apps are shit- quality, and one thing I'd personally like them to revamp is their front page news feed. Many of those stories, lets face it, suck and are written by people with about as much journalistic quality as me.
Grateful Dead Tickets $100
Well, since in Dallas, Red Jumpsuit apparatus tickets are only $20something, and Grateful Dead is less popular, at least among people who listen to music on a regular basic and aren't old, I'd think this move makes no sense.
But it does, if you think about it. These guys are no longer popular. You could call it a farewell tour, and if diehard fans will plunk down $100 a ticket to see their heroes before they hit the retirement home, then so be it.
Supply and demand, in basic terms, like the Burger King commercial. Sure, you leave out all the rest of the economic details, but point is, if people will pay for them, let them. It's all about the cash.
Now don't get me started on the evil record companies. That's a whole 'nother story.
But it does, if you think about it. These guys are no longer popular. You could call it a farewell tour, and if diehard fans will plunk down $100 a ticket to see their heroes before they hit the retirement home, then so be it.
Supply and demand, in basic terms, like the Burger King commercial. Sure, you leave out all the rest of the economic details, but point is, if people will pay for them, let them. It's all about the cash.
Now don't get me started on the evil record companies. That's a whole 'nother story.
Myringotomy
Ever had an ear infection? I bet you have, if you are a human. Basically, all a myringotomy is, is the old time cure for an ear infection, a bit a of a surgical conundrum. Nowadays, you can get some antibiotics and just drink those, but in the old days, when they believed the earth was flat, they'd do a myringotomy.
So what happens? Well, basically, they just make a small incision in the ear drum. Then the pressure is relieved and a small stent is placed in the ear drum so it doesn't heal before the fluid leaves or dries up.
It is painful, and that is why they can use a local anesthetic to numb it a tad. Also, you should just ask for the antibiotics if you have a choice.
So what happens? Well, basically, they just make a small incision in the ear drum. Then the pressure is relieved and a small stent is placed in the ear drum so it doesn't heal before the fluid leaves or dries up.
It is painful, and that is why they can use a local anesthetic to numb it a tad. Also, you should just ask for the antibiotics if you have a choice.
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