MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'french'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693388&cid=t_115138_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fap101-brief-8-guest-brief-independent.html This IAP AP101 Brief Report was sent to me for posting by Philippe Golay.  It is reproduced "as is" with only minor editing.  This is a guest blog/brief report.  Figures included should be possible to enlarge by double clicking on them.If other folks have completed research related to this blog, and would like to make brief post reports, please contact the blogmaster @ iap@earthlink.netPhilippe Golay, Isabelle Reverte, Thierry Lecerf,University of Geneva, SwitzerlandThe fourth edition of the French Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Adult (WAIS-IV) was recently released (Editions du Centre de Psychologie Appliquée – ECPA, 2011). The French WAIS-IV was standardized on a representative sample of 876 people in France ranging in age from 16 to 79. However, for some subtests (Let... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693388 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:54:00 +0100 4693388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4578001&cid=t_115138_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FbHBK3zDf74E%2F My grand-dog, the French Bulldog, spending a quiet Saturday night. At last this can be a proper blog and have cute puppy videos on it. Filed under: Dog-blogging Tagged: French Bulldog, iphone (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4578001 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:13:45 +0100 4578001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507608&cid=t_115138_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FgIdEhavYVno%2F A few days ago I posted the first non-English version of the Emergent Task Planner, and I’ve gotten several comments from French speakers about it. I’ve compiled the alternative translations into a list; it’s pretty interesting to see all variations! As I don’t speak French, I thought I would post them before making the final changes, if there are any final comments that people would like to see. In general, I am going to pick the shortest phrase that is correct, because I want the layout to remain the same. If French speakers can help me flag which are obviously wrong, regional, or not following the intent of the original English, I’ll be most grateful. Here’s all the phrases and the translations provided by the six people who have contributed…... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507608 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:38:40 +0100 4507608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331192&cid=t_115138_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FzgQ2m7M5lBQ%2F Peter’s puppies and I spent some quality time together this afternoon while I waited for the delivery men to bring by his new bed. What to remember while buying new furniture: make sure that it can fit through your staircase. The fact that you have a staircase does not mean that everything can make the journey upstairs. I suppose that it does no good to reminisce about the days when my son was small enough for me to scoop up in my arms, or when he needed me to choose his clothes and help get him into them. Or when he was too young to care for his pets without help. Especially when he was too young to get a French Bulldog puppy that is given to gassiness. My son is turning into a responsible adult. They (whoever they are) always said that time passes quickly. They were right. Filed un... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331192 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:33:10 +0100 4331192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197069&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-the-french-dont-go-to-the-gym%2F2010.11.23 Like their counterparts in other first-world countries, French people know about the health benefits of exercise. And French culture has emphasized, even worshipped, good looks (which these days translates to “fit and trim.”) So it’s surprising that the French avoid fitness centers as vigorously as factory-produced croissants. But they do. According to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association, just 5.4 percent of French people were members of a fitness club in 2008. That’s substantially less than their counterparts in Italy (9.5 percent), the UK (11.9 percent), and Spain (16.6 percent). “It appears that more people are sitting in cafes smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee than working out … the French don’t see fitness as a lifestyle,” American-born f... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197069 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:00:10 +0100 4197069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794845&cid=t_115138_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F27%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-27-2010%2F This weekend I got in touch with a different side of my personality: the nature loving one. It’s the part of me that often gets buried underneath daily worries, fears and your garden variety neuroticism. While tending to issues are important, so is taking a break from them. Based on the outpouring of responses I got concerning outdoor activities on Facebook, it seems like I might not be the only one. Isn’t it nice basking in the ray of hope and possibility instead of fear and uncertainty every once in awhile? That’s what I spent my time doing in a rustic cottage in the country. I stared out the French doors of the tiny cottage for several minutes without fear of boredom or anxiety from doing nothing. I heard and felt comforted by the subtle soundtrack created by the soun... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794845 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:36:06 +0100 3794845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762886&cid=t_115138_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fcure-occasionally-relieve-console%2F Ambroise Pare, Sixteenth Century French Surgeon and Father of Military Surgery Ambroise Pare (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762886 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:00:14 +0100 3762886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737025&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fattention-everyone-wasting-time-on-youtube-just-got-easier%2F We all adore spending hours on YouTube, whether we’re watching dogs teaching babies to high-five or trying to learn how to do a French twist (for the tenth time). Now, with Youtube’s new Leanback feature, you can watch a nonstop stream of videos you’d enjoy, based on your preferences, favorites, social networking profiles, and your friends’ likes. Okay — linking Youtube to our Facebook profile does seem a little annoying. But if that makes it easier for us to take a break from work to watch videos of baby goats, we’ll live. Leanback is definitely aimed at people with a high-tech Internet-ready entertainment center, but something tells us we’ll enjoy it just fine with our laptops. While pretending to work. via Dvice Post from: BlissTree Attention, Eve... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737025 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:28:58 +0100 3737025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683592&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsmell-test-fragrance-company-scenting-low-income-housing-to-make-residents-happy%2F Scent-branding is part of the marketing plan for several retail outlets, hotels, and even casinos. Just step into a W Hotel and note the eerily similar smell to the last one you visited. Like color and light, smells can evoke emotions, making consumers happy and thus more likely to spend, return, and build brand loyalty. But one scent company is actually applying this to a living space: International Flavors and Fragrances has created a special scent that they’re planning to pump into a low-income housing building in the South Bronx, New York, filling the hallways and common spaces with – we kid you not – L’Eau Vert du Bronx du Sur. The “Green Water of South Bronx” is meant to evoke happiness and optimism for the 200 building residents. We wouldn’t necessa... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683592 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:37:31 +0100 3683592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655572&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-4%2F You can feel it in the air – it’s almost the weekend. And there are a lot of things we want to get done in the next two days: Get in some personal TLC time. Whether this means having an orgasm (solo or not) or getting a massage, it’s going to be all about us at some point this weekend. Read. The weather is perfect for just sitting outside with an iced tea and getting caught up in a story. An added bonus? Reading will boost our brain power. Sample some fancy cheeses. It’s been a while since we took a trip to the local fromagerie (we took French in college, no big deal) to buy some cheese we can’t afford. But it’s totally worth it, because dairy could reduce our risk of heart disease. Rent a movie. Going to the movies nowadays will set you back quite a ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655572 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:33:56 +0100 3655572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595625&cid=t_115138_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FDICFDtfNjKM%2F Jean Claude Jitrois is a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595625 Mon, 24 May 2010 21:40:08 +0100 3595625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581836&cid=t_115138_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fx3xcHLRFS7Y%2F The French Competition Authority is investigating allegations made by Teva Sante, a unit of Teva Pharmaceuticals, that Sanofi-Aventis disparaged generic versions of its best-selling Plavix bloodthinner, and deliberately attempted to restrict generic access to the marketplace. In its November 2009 complaint, Teva charged that Sanofi’s communications with doctors and pharmacists emphasized differences between Plavix and generics, including Teva’s 75mg version, without revealing the differences. However, Sanofi failed to say the differences have no therapeutic significance or effect on safety or efficacy (see the statement). Sanofi’s communications with scientists and practitioners emphasised differences between Plavix and competing generics, including Teva’s clopidogrel 7... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581836 Thu, 20 May 2010 15:22:58 +0100 3581836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585836&cid=t_115138_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fx3xcHLRFS7Y%2F The French Competition Authority is investigating allegations made by Teva Sante, a unit of Teva Pharmaceuticals, that Sanofi-Aventis disparaged generic versions of its best-selling Plavix bloodthinner, and deliberately attempted to restrict generic access to the marketplace. In its November 2009 complaint, Teva charged that Sanofi’s communications with doctors and pharmacists emphasized differences between Plavix and generics, including Teva’s 75mg version, without revealing the differences. However, Sanofi failed to say the differences have no therapeutic significance or effect on safety or efficacy (see the statement). Sanofi’s communications with scientists and practitioners emphasised differences between Plavix and competing generics, including Teva’s clopidogrel 7... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585836 Thu, 20 May 2010 15:22:03 +0100 3585836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566596&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fxpress-lid-french-press-the-anti-eco-friendly-product%2F photo: Treehugger Many people are trying to reduce their waste in order to jump on the eco-friendly bandwagon. Reusable bags, reusable bottles, and now reusable French presses. Hey, wait – French presses have always been reusable. Because they’re glass. Jeff Baccetti, inventor of the “XPress Lid” by Smart Cup, thinks life would be easier (and a more fun) if coffee chains sold individual “disposable and recyclable” French presses (paper cup, plastic lid). The disposability of these one-use cups suggests that the over-caffeinated should be French pressing on-the-go, which seems cumbersome and impractical. Coffee drinkers could just use a real French press, instead of one that many will just dump in the trash, only to spend eternity taking up space in a landfil... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566596 Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:17 +0100 3566596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399001&cid=t_115138_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F24%2Fbbc-news-row-over-torture-on-french-tv%2F From NPR: France is reeling from a documentary about a psychological experiment disguised as a game show. Researchers staged a fictitious reality show to see how far people would go in obeying authority, especially if television reinforces that authority. The disturbing results have alarmed the French. * * * From the BBC, “Row over ‘torture’ on French TV“: * * * The hugely controversial Game of Death was broadcast in prime-time on a major terrestrial channel, France 2, on Wednesday. It showed 80 people taking part in what they thought was a game show pilot. As it was only a trial, they were told they wouldn’t win anything, but they were given a nominal 40 euro fee. Before the show, they signed contracts agreeing to inflict electric shocks on other contestants... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399001 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:01:35 +0100 3399001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362369&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjunk-food-in-schools-child-abuse%2F What do human trafficking, “The Lovely Bones,” and school cafeterias have in common? In varying degrees, they all involve a bit of child abuse. Bear with us: We’re not living out childhood antagonism against the mean lunch lady here. We’re talking about food that kids eat when they’re at school, and that’s everyone’s responsibility. The story goes like this: School budget cuts lead to lunch budget cuts lead to unhealthy fast food in cafeterias. Right now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture gives an average of $2.68 per day for each student’s school lunch. When was the last time you made a nutritious, filling meal for less than three bucks?  Well, schools can’t do it either. The french fries, sloppy joes, nachos, and sugary drinks served in sch... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362369 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:55:40 +0100 3362369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3137532&cid=t_115138_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F03%2Fsmiling-increases-good-samaritan-behavior%2F We tend to think that “good people tend to do good things.” But what if it wasn’t a person’s intrinsic “goodness” or personality that influenced their behavior, but something far simpler? What if a simple smile could change a person’s behavior? Previous research has shown that a person receives more help when smiling. Do we just respond naturally in a more friendly manner to someone who’s smiling? Or is it a matter of reciprocal altruism — you gave me something — a smile — therefore I’ll give you something in return. Or what if a smile simply enhances our mood — a positive mood — which in turn, enhances our inclination to help? A few years ago, two French researchers (Gueguen & De Gail, 2003) decided ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3137532 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:17:02 +0100 3137532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115048&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fanti-cancer-drugs-to-be-put-in-junk-food%2F Would you eat junk food that had anti-cancer medications? Would you buy the stuff? How expensive would it be? Wouldn’t it be easier just to not eat it in the first place or would more people start eating junk food or increase their consumption because of the anti-cancer properties? All these questions – but with good reason. Because according to news reports, Health Canada is thinking about doing just that. If this was April 1, I’d be checking for an April Fool’s joke, for sure. This was first reported on December 15th, when news came out that Health Canada wanted to add nutrients to a wide variety of food, including junk food, such as chips and cookies (Health Canada weighs fortifying junk foods). Yesterday, a published news story elaborated on this a bit (Health C... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115048 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:30:09 +0100 3115048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039976&cid=t_115138_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fc0SiG2Oi6gU%2Flearning-to-master-the-art-of-french-cooking.php I've really been wanting to take some French cooking lessons.  I've been looking all over the Cleveland area and have found nothing.  I want a small class with a teacher who really knows French food.  What I've found is one day classes at the Viking store, which sound like fun.  The problem is that I don't think that I'll really be able to dive into the class and learn what I want to in one night.The best solution that I've found is to self teach.  Who better to learn from than Julia Child herself?  I ordered volumes 1 and 2 of Mastering the Art of French Cooking and have dedicated the next couple weeks to immersing myself in her books.  Want to learn along with me?  Order her books from Amazon.com and let's learn together!I am still on the lookout f... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039976 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3039976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894715&cid=t_115138_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYNPdAP1fwG0%2Fsoup-au-pistou-and-a-story.php When I was growing up, my parents owned a French restaurant here in Cleveland.  It was one of the best restaurants in the city, or so I've been told by numerous people even today.  Unfortunately it closed years ago, after they divorced.  I still have many, many fond memories of playing in the wine barrels and around the restaurant with my brother as people ate their dinner and my parents worked.  It wasn't your typical childhood, but it was one where it inspired both my brother and me to pursue careers surrounding food.Being around that much gourmet food certainly gave us tastes for food that most children don't have.  We ate things like shark, escargots, duck, lamb, and all sorts of vegetables.  My mom made this delicious sorbet that was given in between cour... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894715 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2894715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678830&cid=t_115138_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F2z2bGziICEk%2F Image via Wikipedia Julia Child has always been the one who can best explain cooking to me in terms that make me understand not just how to make the recipe in question, but how and why to be a good cook. We were very lucky to get her to be our annual speaker at the Mercantile Library a few years ago. She was as wonderful that evening as you could imagine from her shows and books. The local culinary academy’s students, who made the hors d’oeuvres for the gathering, were in awe of her, and she very patiently sat for snapshots with each of them. One dish that I try to make (and/or am feeling too inadequate to try) is an omelette. They’re easy, and good, and have a level of sophistication about them that has nothing to do with fancy ingredients or technically difficult cul... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678830 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:54:45 +0100 2678830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645371&cid=t_115138_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F4QFzNj50aHE%2F French President Nicolas Sarkozy made headlines the other day when he collapsed while jogging. The result of his collapse turned out to be a nerve condition called Vasovagal Syncope, a condition can be affect “as many as half of all people at least once in their life.” Generally the condition happens when blood pressure suddenly drops. While syncope can occur as a result of another medical condition, it can also happen due to “anxiety, fear, pain or hunger” and when “a person goes from a sitting position to a standing one.” How to know if you’re experiencing this disease? You might feel dizzy or sick to your stomach. You could also feel like you’re about to faint (and could do just that.) If you do pass out, you might feel confused. This con... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645371 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:22:53 +0100 2645371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512403&cid=t_115138_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FQ5pVMnMpo1o%2F This totally sounds like an urban legend and should really be considered as such. But, it is newsworthy. According to a quote through the Examiner, Russian scientists secretly warned Prime Minister Putin about a “critical link” between the H1N1 Influenza virus and genetically modified amylopectin potatoes which are sold in Western countries as french fries. The report goes on to say that the genetically changed protease enzyme in the potatoes is so stored in the host cells (that’s us, humans who eat the fries) that our cells’ contact with an H1N1 virus creates an explosion in the viral envelope. The protein causes an acidic environment for the virus that explodes its envelope and releases the H1N1 RNA and core proteins into the host cell. Majority of cases of H1N1 infections hav... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512403 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:00:00 +0100 2512403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2115895&cid=t_115138_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FXb56h4W8n_4%2Fkitchen-essentials-french-press.php French Press coffee is the best cup of coffee you can make.  It's a simple way to achieve a rich and robust cup and takes no more skill than boiling a pot of water.A French Press coffee maker is also known as a "plunger" or a "press pot".  According to Wikipedia, it was probably invented somewhere in the mid-1800's in France, but wasn't patented until 1931.  This method uses a... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2115895 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:00:09 +0100 2115895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112240&cid=t_115138_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F514886983%2Fchallah-french-toast.php French toast is one of my favorite dishes for breakfast.  After I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I don't eat it as much as I'd like to.  Every now and then, I let myself splurge and make this recipe.  What makes it so great is the real ingredients.  Don't ever use the fake maple syrup.  I'd rather have a tiny bit of the real thing than a lot of... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112240 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:00:30 +0100 2112240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075607&cid=t_115138_113_f&fid=36474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedsqodPodcastingForMedicalProfessionals%2F%7E3%2F497653187%2F Sigh. I’d be one of the last ones to admit it, of course. But I guess it depends on what you mean by “dead.” The cart software platform that I use on my PC to record and produce my shows — Podcast Station — is no longer being made or supported by its manufacturer, despite being pretty much the only such product in its affordable price range that I’m aware of. Then there’s the news about one of the major podcasting networks possibly heading for the Long Kiss Goodnight. It’s a little premature, but the degree of caution put out by the higher ups at Podango (to their eminent credit, btw) is signaling a certain chill in this neck of the woods. At least, from an ad revenue point of view. And for years now, that’s been where most of the atten... MedSqod: Podcasting for Medical Professionals blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075607 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:24:15 +0100 2075607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2054023&cid=t_115138_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F489965365%2F Bill Bailey, is a popular English stand-up comedian, musician and actor. In 2007 he was voted number seven on UK Channel 4’s hundred greatest stand-ups. Here is his joke about ambulance sirens in different countries. Here are the lyrics and English translation of the song he sings at the end. English translation: Attention We are injured We have a man He’s called Jean-Michel His leg is broken With a young girl She’s caled Gisèle She’s so beautiful They climbed up a tree To make love They adopted the missionary position - Its popular He fell He broke his leg Attention French Lyrics: Attention! Nous sommes blessés Nous avons un homme Il s’appelle Jean-Michel Sa jambe est cassé Avec une jeune fille Elle s’appelle Gisèle C’est si belle Ils ont m... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2054023 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:09:38 +0100 2054023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2047963&cid=t_115138_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2F487188673%2F The winner is Mr. S. C., in a most-impressive performance, followed quite closely by Miss J. L., who was going quite strong until the final extra credit question.  Here are the answers that I was looking for: Mr. French busted with Mrs. Beasley 1. The decade that I was thinking of was the 1970’s.  Both JL and SC chose the 1960’s, which isn’t quite correct for reasons I will get to in a moment. 2.  The three TV shows that t I hinted at were chosen correctly by both SC and JL:  Mr French was the distinguished butler for the show, ‘Family Affair’, which ran from 1966-1971 (if he was in a show now, he would likely be seen as a creepy guy lurking in the closet).  The photo shown is the only known picture that shows him doing something to Mrs. Beasley;  the ch... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2047963 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:27:18 +0100 2047963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964102&cid=t_115138_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FBuIMVNPbxjc%2F Did you know that Angelina Jolie is a distant cousin of Camilla the Duchess, Madonna, Shania Twain AND Hilary Clinton?   Man has an innate itch to find out where he came from, be it by evolution or ancestry. In a way it helps us connect with people from our past and gives us roots. So it’s no surprise that DNA testing for ancestry or population of origin has mushroomed in the past few years with the growth of direct-to-consumer companies. Now, the American Society of Human Genetics is concerned about the implications of carrying out such tests without guidelines and oversight. The society presented a recommendation paper to the academe, and to the 30 companies involved in ancestral genetics testing. Image credit: Newscom Some of those concerns include accuracy of markers use... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964102 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:33:53 +0100 1964102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901618&cid=t_115138_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fprocessing.html For some reason I am compelled into another pointless debate with my children.“They’re just steak fries really.”“Mom! They’re green. You can’t eat green potatoes, that’s bad!”“They’re green because of the parsley and Rosemary. Parsley potatoes.”“Ghastly potatoes? Dey are for Halloween?”“Not ‘ghastly,’ PARSLEY!”“Sounds like ‘ghostly!” she sniggers, the kind of snigger that is infectious amongst certain juvenile people.“They’re highly nutritious, very good for you.”“I am be eat dah nutritious foods too.” I glare at my youngest child, he who eats only 17 foods. “Really! Well you do eat fries I suppose. Maybe you could eat a green fry? It could be your new food for the week.”“No.”“See, I knew you were just teasing me.”“It don’t ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901618 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:59:00 +0100 1901618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834590&cid=t_115138_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F09%2F27%2Fvive-la-france%2F I spent last week on vacation in the countryside known for some of the best wines in all the world, outside of Bordeaux, France. International travel is such an eye-opening and rich cultural experience, I encourage anyone to do it sooner rather than later in one’s life, even if it’s not for very long or very far. Every culture has something to offer each of us. There are also so many stereotypes and generalizations that get blown away whenever you have the opportunity to actually spend some time with another country’s people and immerse yourself in their ways. France is like that (at least outside of the big cities). You can’t just do things “your way” in France — you have to bow to their culture and traditions, because there’s very little a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834590 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:39:12 +0100 1834590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1768885&cid=t_115138_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D1618 Carlo, Sharon, Jean-Rock, and Nathalie (the shy one in blue) “I’m Brian, and…..I’m a francophile.” “Hi Brian!….” I always me feel just a wee bit dirty when I say that, in a good way. For those who do not know what a francophile means it is not someone who fucks French guys. It means, however I love the French language, and I am willing to sleep my way to higher language proficiency. The litmus test for bilingualism in Canada is a simple one. Book a flight to Montreal, and go shopping downtown Montreal and only speak French. If you can manage this without anyone speaking English back to you, then my friend you have succeeded. It took me over twenty years to reach this point. Fear not, Francoqueer is one of the most open and welcoming francopho... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1768885 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:24:22 +0100 1768885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1306069&cid=t_115138_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fintolerance-snippet.html We conclude that there are 4 potential restaurants that may earn our patronage today. Prior to any final decision making, I call one in particular, just to check.“Hi, this is San Jose’s most premiere restaurant in the Bay Area serving find food to the discerning public, specializing in pasta and seafood in a family style, how may I be of service to you today?” It’s hard to process the message, delivered at speed with a gasp for breath at the end.“Good morning. I was wondering if you served fries please?” I am careful not to allow the word ‘chips’ escape from my lips as it is unfair to confuse the foreigners. I keep it brief, as American’s dislike waffle and time wasters. I stop myself from havering over the use of ‘premiere.’ The pronunciation is so mangled it cannot ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1306069 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:36:00 +0100 1306069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1139757&cid=t_115138_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2F09%2Fwhy-would-you-lie-to-your-therapist%2F I talk to a lot of people who have mental health issues. A week doesn’t go by that I don’t meet someone new who tells me a piece of their life story, and I glimpse at the desperation that eats them up inside. The desperation is usually for things we all hope for — a better life, a life not feeling this way. A life more “normal.” But after talking to people over all these years, I still can’t wrap my head around people who tell me they lie to their therapists. I just don’t get it. I take my car into the mechanic. I tell him what’s wrong with my car, or more specifically, the odd noises or strange odors coming from my car, because honestly, I have no idea what’s wrong with my car. Those symptoms lead the mechanic to have a few hunches ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1139757 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:06:40 +0100 1139757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567391&cid=t_115138_44_f&fid=37287&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lms-blog.com%2Fpost%2F2008%2F01%2F08%2Fmedical-education-%2F-CME-%253A-the-French-Paradoxe-by-Yann-Colardelle-%2F-LMS-Group The French minister of Health has suppressed the CRFMC (regional council on continuing medical education). They were supposed to play a key role in the CME process in France. The proposed process was: Physician receives a certicate from CME providers Physician then sends it to the CRFMC After 5 years, if the physician has a sufficient number of points, this Conseil Régional sends a confirmation to the Ordre des Médecins Finally, Le Conseil Départemental de l’Ordre delivers a certificate French Minister Roselyne Bachelot seems to have cancelled the creation of the CRFMC. She gave many reasons to the Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) and Conseil National de l’Ordre des Médecins (CNOM). She spoke of simplifying but cost cutting seems to be behind. As CME specialists, we deem it import... LMS Group Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567391 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:22:00 +0100 1567391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=894346&cid=t_115138_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F160551282%2F I hate Mondays. And then heavy rain just stopped, it was wet the whole weekend. It is school day and our “school bus” for some mechanical reason didn’t show up today, so we had to commute to school. While I catch my breath, let me share first the following cancer fodder: Blood test to screen for lung cancer I beat breast cancer 3 times Cycling legend Lance Armstrong takes cancer fundraiser to Vancouver Does a chemical formed in cooking french fries really cause cancer? Spinach can reduce ovarian cancer risks Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=894346 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:39:55 +0100 894346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=800064&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F15%2Fexercise-of-the-week-the-french-press%2F Filed under: Prevention, Exercise, Exercise of the WeekFor many people, particularly women, the back of the arms is many times an area of physical concern. When waving goodbye to a friend, oftentimes this area of the arm will wiggle and jiggle long after your hand has finished turning. While having flabby arms isn't necessarily a sign of poor health, it is a clear indication that the tricep muscles (which are the muscles located on the backside of the arm) are a bit underdeveloped and in need of some attention. Enter the solution: The French Press. No, this is not the same French Press that is used to make those fancy-schmancy coffees. Rather, it is an exercise; one that effectively targets all three "heads" of the tricep, therefore making it a great way to tighten and tone this portion of... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=800064 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 800064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780413&cid=t_115138_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F140770221%2F From the August 5th New York Times, an article entitled www.FriesWithThat?.com: Small and large chains, even individual restaurants, are now enabling customers to order without speaking: They can order online before pulling into a drive-through; they can text-message an order, and soon, they will be able to experience one-click ordering on their cellphones, for pickup or delivery. Push a button, and a hoagie is on the way. [my emphasis] I’m not sure if the NY Times realizes the full meaning of that statement, of customers being able to “order without speaking.” My son Charlie has gone on many a field trip with his class to a restaurant (of the fast food sort) and, try as we practice, the response after he gives his “hamburger and French fries” order is most o... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780413 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:29:56 +0100 780413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=721322&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F09%2Fburger-king-jumping-on-the-trans-fat-free-wagon%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionBurger King is joining the trend of getting healthier that so many other fast food restaurants have already joined by substituting trans-fat-free oils for the more traditional fatty oils when frying food. The burger chain is famous for its charbroiled burgers but uses oils to fry their fries and most of their chicken items. The new trans-fat-free oils have been tested on sample populations and the responses have been positive. Most eaters agree that the healthier oils result in either the same taste or a better taste for the fried foods.This is a positive trend that will hopefully grip more Americans by their guts and motivate them to eat healthier one small step at a time.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |&nb... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=721322 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 721322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=645210&cid=t_115138_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F120773016%2F The chicken finger pandemic that David Kamp describes in the May 30th New York Times—–”it pains me that many children now grow up eating little besides golden-brown logs of kid food, especially in a time when the quality, variety and availability of good ingredients is better than ever,” as he writes—-has not knocked on our door. Charlie has never shown much of an interest in that fast food, while having the usual kid-liking for other fried items. Nonetheless, I am not quite sure what he might think about deep-fried sushi: I suppose it could be said that French fries (crispy, hot, oily) are at one end of a spectrum of food tastes and textures, and sushi (slimey, cold, gelatinous) at the other. Would putting them together jar Charlie’s usual sushi-sensory... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=645210 Wed, 30 May 2007 12:36:43 +0100 645210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638262&cid=t_115138_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F119695110%2F Infants as young as four months old can discriminate between different langauges, according to a new study by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UCB) that is described in the May 24th Scientific American. The article notes that it has been known since the 1980s that very young children can discriminate between different languages when they are spoken; the UBC researchers have determined that children can also distinguish between languages via gestures—-and it is the children’s relying on such visual and such non-verbal cues that is of interest to me. My son Charlie struggles to understand and to use spoken language—-we had a five-minute confusion today when I asked him to “give me the bottle and hold onto the bag”; he repeatedly gave me the b... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=638262 Fri, 25 May 2007 21:07:53 +0100 638262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=569552&cid=t_115138_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F25%2Fkfc-not-so-finger-lickin-good%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Diets, Nutrition, ProductsKentucky Fried Chicken will be displaying warnings on its fried or baked potatoes saying that they can contain a suspected cancer causing chemical, acrylamide. KFC settled a state lawsuit in California and will also have to pay $341,000 in penalties and funding for Proposition 65 enforcement, which is a voter-passed measure that requires businesses to post warnings about dangerous chemicals contained in food. Acrylamide is created when chemicals in food react to high heat. I'm not surprised that french fries from a fast food restaurant are dangerous. What shocked me though is that the warning also states "It (acrylamide) is created in fried and baked potatoes made by all restaurants, by other companies, and even when you bake... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=569552 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 569552