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Flu shot controversy illustrates compliance problem

I refuse the flu shot every year...and definately will be refusing the H1N1. As a young adult with a healthy immune system I see no point. Sure I may get the sniffles - but diet, exercise, and such take care of most of it. Who knows what is ACTUALLY in...

Tags: Government, Vertical industries, SECURITY, compliance, flu shot, flu

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

Georgia flu scandal

Georgia flu scandalBS not supported by factsStudies made by the big pharma will never convice me to not trust studies made by independent groups.How effective are flu vaccines?According to the Lancet Medical Journal, has found that the flu vaccine has not prevented flu related deaths in people over the age...

Tags: HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, Benefits, Blog author, flu shot, flu, flu scandal, strain

Discussion threads 2008-10-26

Georgia flu scandal

Millions of Georgians will not get the flu shot. Some will get sick. Some will die. And this year's flu will have a rich vein of victims in which to grow strong. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Flu, Dana Blankenhorn, Pharmacist, Georgia, Flu Shot, Corporate Governance, Healthcare, Business Operations, Corporate Law

Blog posts 2008-10-26

Will you get the flu shot?

Will you get the flu shot?Uhhhh.. wrong site????Since when is a flu shot have to deal with computers......RE: Will you get the flu shot?I am getting the shot only because its free through my workplace. If it wasn't then I more than likely wouldn't and just take my chances.RE:...

Tags: HEALTHCARE, flu shot, flu

Discussion threads 2008-09-25

Pop-up purveyor fights FTC

Pop-up purveyor fights FTClet me get this straightthey sell pop-up blocking software and are essentially using pop-ups to advertise their software?I wonder if Symantec should start writting worms that flash messages to get NAV?This case will booted to the curb faster than a $2 hooker[quote]"While the pop-ups may be annoying,...

Tags: INTERNET, PRODUCTIVITY, advertisement, flu shot, FTC, computer, purveyor

Discussion threads 2003-12-10

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Flu pandemic disproportionately infects, kills young people; are some getting preferred treatment?

Overhyped, almost hysteriaand blogs like these of course add to that. All in the name of $.Money needs to be made pharma, existence needs to be legitimized (health boards & governments), and the media of course needs to sell. Yep, the incentives point to one direction.Problem is, there is no...

Tags: HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, Flu Pandemic, death rate, H1N1 flu

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Will a flu pandemic really bring down the Internet?

Is the last bulleted list a joke??That last bulleted list is a joke. It worships a model, and is not the best tool for the job.Keep in mind through all this:-The problem is going to be network congestion. Therefore steps should be taken to [b]REDUCE[/b] network usage."Monitor your VPNs. Make...

Tags: NETWORKING, H1N1 flu, network, marketing, network congestion, flu, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

News to know: Intel; Microsoft; Cisco; Google Voice; Postini; Nokia

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Intel: Solid third quarter; Sees brighter prospects ahead Sam Diaz: Analysts interested in Intel's 2010, not just...

Tags: Google Inc., Postini Corp., Larry Dignan, Nokia Corp., Voice, Camcorder, Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, 3G, Data Centers, Wiki, Operating Systems, Software, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Online Communications

Blog posts 2009-10-14

JAMA studies push the need for H1N1 flu shot

Still fighting that war eh, Dana? :)Get over it man.Interesting piece of information:Recent news in Canada:"Four Canadian studies involved about 2,000 people, health officials told CBC News. Researchers found people who had received the seasonal flu vaccine in the past were more likely to get sick with the H1N1 virus."So......

Tags: H1N1 flu, flu, regular flu

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

JAMA studies push the need for H1N1 flu shot

Like the 1918 pandemic this bug seems to seek out the young and healthy. If you're sick enough to be hospitalized there's a fair chance you won't come out alive. Modern medicine is better than it was a century ago but we still haven't licked this thing. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: H1N1 Flu, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-10-13

News to know: Windows 7; IBM; Sony; Apple

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: Measuring Windows 7 performance Dancho Danchev: Click fraud facilitating Bahama botnet steals ad revenue from Google ...

Tags: Sony Corp., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Sony Vaio, Apple Inc., Laptop Computer, IBM Corp., Eaton, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-10-09

Flu shot controversy illustrates compliance problem

Research has shown that compliance rises with data, but there is also resistance to compliance. Little research has been done on where the "compliance ceiling" may exist, and what to do about people who ignore a doctor's advice. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Compliance, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-10-08

Poll: How often do you use a tripod?

TripodHaving image-stabilized lenses helps a lot. I can actually shoot 3-4 shots handheld and do a reasonable job stitching a panorama in Photoshop. But if I'm shooting HDR, going after a 360-degree panorama, or shooting in very low light, I'll still drag out the old Manfrotto.Poll is inconclusivebecause...

Tags: photograph

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Risk rating for fatties?

Risk rating for fatties?But where are the exceptions?My wife went on heavy steroids when she was treated for acute leukemia. That changes your shape pretty fast - guess you could call it a bloating side effect.Actually, I prefer the tax on "fat food", including sugar based drinks, to build...

Tags: Vertical industries, Financial Planning, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, insurance company, government, insurance, health care, fatty

Discussion threads 2009-07-29

News to know: Windows 7; Google; Vizio; Treknology; Green tech

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: Windows 7 RC gets its first bug, and it's a doozy Sean Portnoy: Surprise! As HDTVs price rise, sales drop and Vizio becomes...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Green Technology, Microsoft Windows 7, Nokia Corp., Microsoft Windows, Smart Phones, Cloud Computing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Blog posts 2009-05-11

News to know: Windows 7; Top student laptops; Facebook; Larry Page's commencement speech

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: How many Intel CPUs will fail the XP Mode test in Windows 7? Larry Page's fine commencement speech. Andrew...

Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Microsoft Windows 7, Larry Page, Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Data Centers, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-05-04

Macs on the front lines tracking Influenza A(H1N1) virus

The biggest news item in the news these days is the outbreak of the Influenza A(H1N1) virus (formerly "Swine Flu"), which the World Health Organization described as an "imminent pandemic." It's almost impossible to open a Web browser, RSS reader or Twitter without being bombarded with information...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Outbreak, Virus, Ohio State, Cyberthreats, Desktops, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-05-01

Swine Flu: Where to find virus, track outbreak, learn symptoms, more

Swine Flu: Where to find virus, track outbreak, learn symptoms, morehealthmap.orghttp://healthmap.org/swinefluhttp://twitter.com/healthmapAre good sources.RE: Swine Flu: Where to find virus, track outbreak, learn symptoms, moreIt is important to stay informed about situations like these. , Education is far more effective than panic in situations like these. Here is a link to...

Tags: H1N1 flu, virus

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Toward future cross-protective vaccines?

Winter is approaching and millions of people will use this year's flu vaccine, different from last year's one, and only able to fight a few strains. Wouldn't be nice to use a vaccine able to fight a vast variety of bacteria? Two teams of U.S. researchers from the University of...

Tags: Vaccine, UCSB Team, Healthcare, Roland Piquepaille, Strain, UCSB

Blog posts 2008-10-22

Will you get the flu shot?

A lot of people aren't going to get the shot. Not only does that mean a lot of people are going to get sick, but this year's flu will have a rich protein stew in which to evolve and get nastier. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Flu, Financial Accounting, Finance, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-09-25