http://www.wxyz.com/news/story/ALERT-Swine-Flu-Vaccine-Recalled/_TbLHKwSGESskZGfKQGkAw.cspx
ATLANTA (AP) -- Health officials are recalling hundreds of thousands of doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified doctors about the recall Tuesday. The recall involves about 800,000 doses made by Sanofi Pasteur. The doses are pre-filled syringes intended for young children, ages 6 months to almost three years.Health officials recommend children those ages get two doses, spaced about a month apart.Health officials say it's not clear how many doses have already been given, but they don't think children need to be re-vaccinated. The lots passed potency tests when they were first shipped, but tests indicate the potency waned after.
So.... what they're saying is that the vaccine was not strong enough, but no reason to revaccinate? huh? So the second dose will cover it? really? I'm thinking NOT.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Got my CT results - or - the sinus infection from HELL saga
For those who dont' know, I was down for the count with a "significant right maxillary sinus infection" this past week. Pain was unbearable and here I am day 7 and still taking ibuprofen every 4 hours and doing neti pot, antibiotics. Was a bad bad week. anyway, CT scan is back for those asking about the results. Apparently (and I knew this part), my septoplasty surgery in 1998 and turbinate reduction for deviated septum has crashed and my septum is once again S shaped , severely limited my breathing/sinuses. the scan also did show the right maxillary sinus infection and thickening but also a polyp or cyst in the sinus cavity so I'm being referred to an ENT for further treatment and possibly another surgery (tho I'm thinking neti pot and maybe allergy meds might help).
anyway, appt is next week so will keep those of you interested in my nasal/sinus issues in the loop. LOL.
Seriously tho, thank you for CARING. that means alot to me.
anyway, appt is next week so will keep those of you interested in my nasal/sinus issues in the loop. LOL.
Seriously tho, thank you for CARING. that means alot to me.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Huge Yard Sale- free breakfast/lunch, raffle prizes.
Hosted by St. Mark Lutheran Church
Sponsored by Market Bistro
It’s time to clean out your closets of all things baby & child! St. Mark is hosting its first Baby Days Sale on Sat. November 14th. Do you make blankets, quilts or other items for babies or kids? Want a place to sell them? Have gently used clothing, toys, bedding, furniture, and other child related items? The holidays are coming; this is a great way to make extra money to help pay for Christmas! It’s also a great way to mingle with current & future congregation members. A $5 seller fee is due the morning of the sale. Market Bistro will provide breakfast & lunch FREE at the event! Exciting prizes being raffled off! Contact Nicole Hoffman for details. 602-626-8020 or email at nhoffman@cox.net
A 10% donation to St. Mark of your days profit is encouraged. Your donations from this event will benefit our children’s and youth ministries.
$5 seller fee will cover basic expenses related to the sale.
November 14
7:30 am – 2 pm
3030 E. Thunderbird Rd
St. Mark Baby Days
Sponsored by Market Bistro
It’s time to clean out your closets of all things baby & child! St. Mark is hosting its first Baby Days Sale on Sat. November 14th. Do you make blankets, quilts or other items for babies or kids? Want a place to sell them? Have gently used clothing, toys, bedding, furniture, and other child related items? The holidays are coming; this is a great way to make extra money to help pay for Christmas! It’s also a great way to mingle with current & future congregation members. A $5 seller fee is due the morning of the sale. Market Bistro will provide breakfast & lunch FREE at the event! Exciting prizes being raffled off! Contact Nicole Hoffman for details. 602-626-8020 or email at nhoffman@cox.net
A 10% donation to St. Mark of your days profit is encouraged. Your donations from this event will benefit our children’s and youth ministries.
$5 seller fee will cover basic expenses related to the sale.
November 14
7:30 am – 2 pm
3030 E. Thunderbird Rd
St. Mark Baby Days
Friday, October 2, 2009
review of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and the end of P90X
Ok - well, after 8 weeks of P90X I decided homeboy really freaking annoys me and I'm so done with him. My husband suggested I looked way too much like I was on steroids and that perhaps less weight lifting and more cardio for a bit would be helpful. I lost no weight on the program, tho I didnt' follow his eating plan but I didnt' gain weight either. I got some nice muscles (Lindsey says grammas got guns) and tone, but an hour and 15 minutes a day was killing me and I wasn't having fun any more so I stopped. He's annoying.
So yesterday I decided to try the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred program. What I liked? 28 minutes of circuit training. Yes, I can sleep in til 4:15 (thats an extra half hour for me folks) and I can do a half hour vs an hour and 15 minutes for a while - heck I deserve to! I like circuit training - I like a bit of cardio, a bit of strength, then some abs - rinse, repeated 3 x , shower and you're done.
What I do NOT like? No timer on the program - can't see how many minutes you've done or whats left. I like my workouts to have a timer, sorry but I do. It helps me to know , only 30 more seconds of this, I can do it. Jillian also doesn't tell you how many reps for strength, or count reps. I found she'd do 20 one side, 18 the other or first round will do 25 reps, then next round 30. It makes no sense. And they don't stick to the music beat. Its almost like someone put the music in after. I'm OCD. I hate that. So I have to do it to the beat and not watch the screen and I have to count reps so I'm even on both sides. That annoys me.
Jillian is icky. I don't like her honestly. But moving on - I think the issue will be again for me that I need variety. How can you do the same 3 workouts every day for a month? That will drive me insane I think. I will try tho. I guess some folks only work out 3x/week. I'm thinking I'll do this 3x week and subsidize with turbo jam, yoga booty, reach , get ripped and some of my favorites that I"ve been missing this past 2 months.
anyway, I've done workout 1 and 2 and they are TOUGH, I will give Jillian that. I huff and puff and sweat tons - even had to modify some of her moves , but then again I'm not a fan of plank jacks - they are invasive and hurt my back if I don't have absolutely perfect form.
ok so there ya have it on the exercise front for those who care about this stuff.
If you have any amazing new programs you've tried , let me know. Variety is the spice of fitness lol
b
So yesterday I decided to try the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred program. What I liked? 28 minutes of circuit training. Yes, I can sleep in til 4:15 (thats an extra half hour for me folks) and I can do a half hour vs an hour and 15 minutes for a while - heck I deserve to! I like circuit training - I like a bit of cardio, a bit of strength, then some abs - rinse, repeated 3 x , shower and you're done.
What I do NOT like? No timer on the program - can't see how many minutes you've done or whats left. I like my workouts to have a timer, sorry but I do. It helps me to know , only 30 more seconds of this, I can do it. Jillian also doesn't tell you how many reps for strength, or count reps. I found she'd do 20 one side, 18 the other or first round will do 25 reps, then next round 30. It makes no sense. And they don't stick to the music beat. Its almost like someone put the music in after. I'm OCD. I hate that. So I have to do it to the beat and not watch the screen and I have to count reps so I'm even on both sides. That annoys me.
Jillian is icky. I don't like her honestly. But moving on - I think the issue will be again for me that I need variety. How can you do the same 3 workouts every day for a month? That will drive me insane I think. I will try tho. I guess some folks only work out 3x/week. I'm thinking I'll do this 3x week and subsidize with turbo jam, yoga booty, reach , get ripped and some of my favorites that I"ve been missing this past 2 months.
anyway, I've done workout 1 and 2 and they are TOUGH, I will give Jillian that. I huff and puff and sweat tons - even had to modify some of her moves , but then again I'm not a fan of plank jacks - they are invasive and hurt my back if I don't have absolutely perfect form.
ok so there ya have it on the exercise front for those who care about this stuff.
If you have any amazing new programs you've tried , let me know. Variety is the spice of fitness lol
b
Friday, September 25, 2009
A day in my life 2009
An annual tradition now on amitymama, I'm participating in "A day in the life". Basically, if you're up for it - you take pictures of one entire day of your life to share with other moms across the world. Across the country too - but we have moms in Israel, New Zealand, Canada - all over. Stay home moms, work at home moms, work out of the home moms. Moms who are nursing, slinging babies, making tiedye, going to work, homeschooling ... single moms.... its really fun to see how different moms all over spend their days.
Mine has changed drastically each year, and this year you can basically see how long my days are right now. Very busy, but so so very blessed.
Some pretty awful pictures of me lol, but this is an honest view of a random day in my life if you're interested
http://picasaweb.google.com/BuffBarb/BarbSADayInTheLife09
Mine has changed drastically each year, and this year you can basically see how long my days are right now. Very busy, but so so very blessed.
Some pretty awful pictures of me lol, but this is an honest view of a random day in my life if you're interested
http://picasaweb.google.com/BuffBarb/BarbSADayInTheLife09
Saturday, September 19, 2009
P90X update - I just finished week 7
and boy am I sore lol. I guess hiking 19 flights of stairs this week 3 times didn't help. Only once did I hike UP at least, the others were down but my thighs are yelling at me today.
So week 8 is recovery week - which is yoga, kenpo and core synergystics. Recovery from working with weights, but not like resting lol. I'll take tomorrow as a rest day and start on Monday.
5 more weeks to go. I feel like I have muscles I never knew I had. I dont' know that I look much different tho. Guess we'll see when I do the after pics.
Just a wee update for those playing along at home :)
b
So week 8 is recovery week - which is yoga, kenpo and core synergystics. Recovery from working with weights, but not like resting lol. I'll take tomorrow as a rest day and start on Monday.
5 more weeks to go. I feel like I have muscles I never knew I had. I dont' know that I look much different tho. Guess we'll see when I do the after pics.
Just a wee update for those playing along at home :)
b
Friday, September 18, 2009
L' shana tova! שנה טובה
Rosh HaShana is the Jewish New Year, but it is also much more than that. It is the day when God judges all of mankind.
See http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday2.htm for more
Christians can celebrate too.
Rosh HaShana is the day when God juges ALL of mankind, Jews and non-Jews. In fact, you SHOULD repent on that day.
God welcomes the repentance of all mankind. Jews hold that everyone is created in the image of God, and that all people are the children of God.
I'm just sayin'...........
Happy New Year :)
See http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday2.htm for more
Christians can celebrate too.
Rosh HaShana is the day when God juges ALL of mankind, Jews and non-Jews. In fact, you SHOULD repent on that day.
God welcomes the repentance of all mankind. Jews hold that everyone is created in the image of God, and that all people are the children of God.
I'm just sayin'...........
Happy New Year :)
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