In reference to this video:

http://www.upworthy.com/bully-calls-news-anchor-fat-news-anchor-destroys-him-on-live-tv?c=ucfb1

His note (hopefully no mistakes in typing it out):

“Hi Jennifer,

It’s unusual that I see your morning show, but I did so for a very short time today. I was surprised indeed to witness that your physical condition hasn’t improved for many years. Surely you don’t consider yourself a suitable example for this community’s young people, girls in particular. Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain. I leave you this note hoping that you’ll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle.”

Caveat: Being large doesn’t mean you are out of shape (sumo) and thin doesn’t mean you are in shape (blown over by a breeze).

I can’t say that I took the email the same way she did. I didn’t see it as bullying. He could have posted it on facebook or some other public way but he sent it in a private email. As someone that is supposed to be promoting health, I continue to struggle to eat better and continue exercising because 1. I want to do it for myself and 2. I AM a public figure and people might have a better outcome if I can show that I can do what it takes to stay in shape. The same way public servants that work in a protective manner should also probably have to stay in shape. You don’t look at an obese police officer and think “glad he can run down a bad guy”. She isn’t a government public servant and I don’t know what she does on her show but she is in the public eye. Hopefully she isn’t promoting unhealthy foods or activities that are detrimental. I would say she is NOT like many of the other heavy on air personalities that have made a (drastic) change (Drew Carey, Michael Moore, Star Jones, Al Roker) whether for themselves or because they were prompted by their network. I think the people watching them probably noticed that they look a lot better than they used it and maybe even start noticing that they might be unhealthy themselves (didn’t say overweight).

Watching the Olympic games can be just as disheartening as playing sports. When I started playing tennis a few years ago I was told that if I KNOW I was out on a serve or hit and the other player doesn’t call it that I should take the point and keep going. I’ve been watching various olympic games and recently the men’s final sand volleyball. Twice the same player made obvious mistakes that the ref didn’t catch even though the other team protested. The question would be if the offender knew he had messed up. The first time he touched the ball twice for a total of four hits from the team. The second time his hand hit the net on the way down. I think I would know that I hit the net. I still think that you should call it on yourself and be honest. It shouldn’t be part of the sport to take accept the mistake and move on. Honor is no longer what it used to be. Yes the refs are human and mistakes are made but to paraphrase something, Honor is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Saddened,

Santa’s Fallen Angel

Most people who know me know that I like tech products. I don’t generally buy the latest and greatest since I know they will be outdated soon and the price will come down. But I don’t think I’ve expounded yet on what I see for the future and why I get so excited sometimes about technology I try to keep up to date with.

1. e-ink and fast local low powered wireless.

– So here is my vision. In the hospital I have to log in every time to check vital signs and weights and whatever information I want. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an e-ink (think kindle screen) piece of paper that charges by induction that is updated by a local low powered wireless system. Clear text to read in something I can carry around. There will be concerns of privacy so just integrate and RFID chip that is paired with one on my badge for authentication. To take this one step further… I remember in the PICU having an awesome sheet at the bedside with 24 hours worth of data that the nurse can chart. Now instead, the monitor will feed that information onto the sheet for constant updates and trending. You could even have the sheet be a secondary monitor for the vital signs and ekg strip without having to go into the room. The labs will populate it as well. Everything at a glance and fewer mistakes documenting. Color e-ink is there and could have criticals automatically show up in red and blink or something. Maybe even a scrolling message. Integrate some handwriting recognition and the nurse can write her notes at that moment instead of having to log into a computer somewhere else. The nurse and the patient can also write down notes on their own paper and have them ‘leap’ onto the e-ink sheet and be there when someone stops by to read them so questions and concerns aren’t missed. Maybe I could even scribble a quick reply note down as well.

2. The future of computing

– I could try to discuss quantum computers but really this site will probably do a much better job.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/quantum-computer.htm

3. A nifty idea that will eventually happen but not like in the movies.

– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyson_sphere

4. I like the idea of the google glasses and they have great potential, both for making us more and less sociable. I think it will come down to the person and how they end up using them. Will we take the time to remember people’s names when the glasses can just do an id check and show us who they are? Will we need the prompting more as we foolish continue to grow in numbers and outstrip our resources (ok, that was soapboxing).

Anyway, there are great ideas just around the corner. I’m hoping we can move past many of our petty differences and as a people make that leap forward that we need to advance as a people.

I thought I had more ideas but I can’t seem to remember them. Guess I should have written them down sooner.

-Santa’s Fallen Angel

Interesting phrase. One that most people know and may have even heard.

Normally i use Websters for definitions but more fitting I think:

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shit_or_get_off_the_pot

And funny on a quick reading of them is a mistake in the third one.

Are there times when you can’t do either? When you must stay on the pot and not shit? I say yes!!!!

This is a rambling to be sure as I’m trying to think of things to write as we go. I’ve got one idea so far let’s see how far I can take it.

There are those times when you’re on and you’ve strained your heart out. Your head is dizzy and you’re worried you might just pass out. What do you do? You can’t shit at this stage but really, you feel like something needs to come out. You can’t get off the pot either. This is clearly a case of staying on the pot.

In life we strain with problems and at times we do need to make a quick decision but even if you find your head getting dizzy take a moment to try to think clear. Are you really ready to move on or do you need a little more time before getting up?

One could argue that flatulence is actually just a gas version of shit. Sometimes it smells and sometimes it doesn’t. But have you ever had really bad gas? I mean gas so bad you are doubled over in excruciating pain and just wish someone could poke you in the belly to let it all out? Yet another example where you feel you need to stay put to get it out before you explode.

In life we can feel internal pressures that can seem overwhelming and quite painful. We want to ask for help sometimes but if you just give it some time and stay calm, it can usually pass.

That’s enough for now.

-Santa’s Fallen Angel