Comments on: A Sunday morning snicker

By: Cross Knowledge - the added value of a blog | WinExtra

Cross Knowledge - the added value of a blog | WinExtra — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:26:23 +0000

[...] knowledge idea was his rebuttal piece over the Email Apnea story that is still making the rounds; which I also posted about. The interesting thing here is any of the other posts made about Ms. Stone’s article all take [...]

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:51:15 +0000

The only leap made in my HuffPo piece is this: frequently, people inhale and then hold their breath when they do their email and that, breath holding is highly correlated with certain physiological consequences — thus, breathing is a good idea and it's good to notice whether you are, in fact, holding your breath, or breathing. Further, posture, when working at a computer is often compromised — arms forward, head forward, and that can contribute to more restricted breathing. Paying attention to posture is also a good thing. As I researched this — I observed and spoke with (about their own observations of themselves) close to 200 people, in a variety of settings. I interviewed physicians, cardiologists, neuroscientists, medical researchers, body workers, and chiropractors and read a number of papers on breath holding and physiological consequences. Before posting the piece, I had it fact-checked by medical researchers and physicians. The intention of the piece was to shine on a light on breathing — in any context, especially around technology. Any conclusions suggesting "email is bad," miss the point. Technology is NEUTRAL. What we do with it and how we do it, is everything.

By: A Golden Opportunity for Bloggers | WinExtra

A Golden Opportunity for Bloggers | WinExtra — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:37:37 +0000

[...] also ties in with my post earlier about blogger Tony Hung tearing apart a post on HuffPo that was filled with hot points that would [...]

By: StevenHodson

StevenHodson — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:54:29 +0000

Thanks for the clarification Tony. I knew you were near the end of your ordeal but wasn't sure how all the levels are classified here north of the border so - wrongly (instead of "fact checking" ) - went the easy route. See how easy it is jeez … you'd think I'd heed my own advise LOL

By: tonyhung

tonyhung — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:47:49 +0000

Thanks Steve. I *should* be getting back to work. :)

… but one more thing, before I go (well, two):

1. Interns are first year residents. The idea of doing your royal college exams when you are in your first year are enough to soil any resident's pants multiple times. They only make you write the exams when you're in your 4th year.

2. Can I give you an idea what its like to be an intern? Read this: http://www.neonatology.org/pearls/pimping.html {I am now on the giving end of what pimping is, having been on the receiving end for many, many, many years. }

Cheers
t @ dji