Category Archives: nablopomo

DIY diagnosis

14 Wednesday Nov 2007

Posted by in health & happiness, nablopomo

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Kit to spot serious illness early

A home testing kit that spots early signs of disease anywhere in the body could be available within 10 years, according to a leading scientist.

The simple blood test is being developed to allow people to screen themselves for life-threatening diseases, including a variety of cancers and dementias, before they develop any symptoms.

In many cases, a quick diagnosis significantly improves a patient’s chances of recovering from an illness.

The article goes on to say that spotting serious illnesses early could pose ethical issues. For example, finding out sooner that you have something for which there is no known treatment could just cause extra anxiety. Should people in this situation be told? How might it affect their jobs, insurance rates, etc? In short, do you think that DYI diagnosis would be a good thing?

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calling all picassoheads!

13 Tuesday Nov 2007

Posted by in art, fun stuff, miscellany, nablopomo

≈ 30 Comments

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PicassoCats are surreal . . .

Back in September I wrote this post which invited people to create their own self portraits using Mr Picassohead. I then started The Picassohead Gallery to display our work, but the response wasn’t what I had hoped for.

So here is another chance to get all artsy and creative-like. To get your stuff put in the gallery just send the pic to me by email and I’ll take care of the rest.

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slide show

12 Monday Nov 2007

Posted by in blogging, nablopomo, photos

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I saw this yesterday over on The Generator Blog when I went to look for the Bob Dylan thing (I’d also seen it over at alji’s a few months ago) and decided to make a slide show to put on the front page of my viajando travelblog. It sure helped with my dilemma about what should go on the front page, but I wish there was an option not to have the various buttons on it, especially the ‘More’ one.

~ Slide Show Generator ~