The Magic Roadshow's Blog....

I didn't want you guys to think that I'd forgotten about Magic Bullets. I've been to the SCAM convention Thursday thru Sunday, and just getting back on the home front. I made a lot of good contacts and have several interviews either completed or in the works.

My first day back from the convention, Monday, was spent taking care of emails from several different accounts. Being an editor at DMOZ and BellaOnline, I get a right smart amount of emails from customers, potential ventures, wanna-be's, and administration that needs handling before I can settle down into my own little world of blogging.

I had a new issue of Magic Roadshow I had to get out Sunday night on top of everything else.. I should say Monday morning, as it was actually sent about three in the morning on Monday after five hours of nonstop work to get it finalized and posted online.

I'm not complaining... just wanted you to know what has occupied my time the past few days..

On a non-magic note.. I received this from my friend on the left coast, PeaceLove, and it's definitely worth taking a moment to read. You may save a life, and, the life you save may just be a loved one..

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Stroke recognition

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and getting to the! patient within 3 hours -- and that is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps. Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

1. Ask the individual to SMILE.
2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. . .It is sunny out today)

If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE. YOU COULD SAVE LIVES.


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