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Flight Horror

November 19th, 2010

Terrorists Airplane FlightNovember and December are some of the most traveled months of the year. Flying is the most popular way of travel, it saves a ton of time and if you find the right deals, it could save you money. There are many horror stories of flights that have gone wrong. If you are flying out of Tyler Pound’s Airport you may want to know which airline have the safest history.

American Airline is one of the most popular airlines. But I have just recently discovered that not every horror story is reported. A flight coming out of Washington D.C. had to take an emergency landing after only being in the air for about fifteen minutes.

After they landed they asked all of the passengers to leave the plane. There were no other planes around them, which began to seem like that this situation was serious. The fire department showed up and they began to look for a fire within the plane. The fire department began to throw foam into the luggage compartment.

The passengers were not told where to go or what to do. There was no one to greet them or help them. They had to call information to hear a computerized message. They asked a couple employees of the airline where they were suppose to go and the employees had no idea what they were talking about. There was no costumer service. No news stations nor news papers were there reporting on the emergency landing.

If there is an emergency like that I would expect there to be great custumer service and someone there in person to help out and guide the passengers to where they were expected to go. So before you travel this holiday season you should check on the airline and their customer service during an emergency.

BioLife Plasma Services in Tyler

January 8th, 2010

As someone who knows what it is like to be a struggling college student, I thought I would suggest what may seem to some like a somewhat extreme method of making a little extra cash each week. Now, I know what you’re probably thinking, so let me assure you that it is perfectly legal, and there’s no need to remove any clothing. I’m referring to “donating” plasma at Biolife Plasma Services in Tyler.

What exactly is Blood Plasma?

Blood plasma is the yellowish fluid mixed into the blood. It’s the portion which contains the blood’s cells and is easily replaced after a couple of meals. During the donation process, blood is extracted from the donor, the plasma is separated, and the remainder of the blood is returned to the patient’s blood stream. The plasma is then used for medical research as well as the manufacture of treatments for various forms of disease. What should I expect from the donation process?

In order to become a donor, an investment of about three hours is required. You’ll want to make an appointment, as the Tyler Texas plasma center is always full of people. Don’t just show up expecting to give, and get paid an hour later. When you make an appointment the staff will set up your account and give you a brief physical. This is not a complete physical but consists mostly of a blood pressure test, and standing on a scale. There is also an extensive series of questions regarding medical and sexual history. Personal privacy and dignity is protected by the fact that after the initial visit the questions are answered via touch screen computer. Contrary to urban legend, having a tattoo or two does not disqualify you from donating, provided any tats or piercings are at least four months old.

After the initial visit the process usually takes around an hour and fifteen minutes. Each visit the donor is required to answer the questionnaire, weigh in, have his or her finger pricked, and blood pressure and temperature tested. Once this short ritual is completed the donor is directed to a bed where the I.V. is inserted. Don’t worry after a couple of minutes you’ll completely forget it’s there. I should also say a word about a pre-donation meal. It is very important to eat prior to donating. Once, I neglected to eat due to a busy morning and still gave. It was a most unpleasant experience. The rule, as I understand it, is not to wait longer than three, or three and a half hours after eating to give blood. Failure to heed this advice results in nausea and dizziness.

What are the rewards of donating plasma?

On one hand I am not going to say that the process is always pleasant, particularly if you’re squeamish, but it’s not a terrible one either. There is generally little discomfort, and for an hour of reading time, the pay is pretty good. The staff there is really great. They are competent, helpful and friendly. Giving blood twice a week you can expect to make from two hundred to around three hundred five dollars a month. Twice a week is the maximum donors are allowed to give, and visits cannot add up to three in a seven day span. Even after the initial visit you’ll have to continue making appointments, which can be done on line. Beyond the immediate financial benefit, you can be assured that the sacrifice is for a worthy cause. Tyler’s Biolife Plasma Services is located at 1827 W. Gentry Tyler Texas. For more information you can also consult their website at www.biolifeplasma.com.

Eyemart Express in Tyler

September 16th, 2009

Anyone who has spent any time in Tyler knows how important the medical establishment is to this community. (And no, this is not going to be a discussion of our current debate on health care. That may come in another article). One of our most important health concerns is eye care. Eyemart express has been serving East Texas for many years and comes highly recommended.

For those of us who find it difficult to get through our day without glasses, or with a broken pair, the occasional visit to Dr. Bennett and his staff of ophthalmologists is a necessary part of our lives. Eyemart express fills those prescriptions usually within a business day depending on the order and when it is placed. Their prices run the gambit but they have frames in all price ranges and styles.

While this is generally an excellent business, I do have one complaint and that in regards to their customer service. If you shop at Eyemart be prepared to spend twenty to thirty minutes minimum just waiting to speak with a staff member. While the store offers maintenance of the customers eyewear they won’t allow drop offs. This means signing in and a long wait even for a two minute consultation. Once, while awaiting service I observed a staff member socializing for ten or fifteen minutes with what I assume was an acquaintance. This sort of incident is probably not the rule, but for a patron in a hurry with a fussy child waiting it’s not good for customer relations.

Despite the sometimes unapproachable staff Eyemart has probably the best quality and price in town when it comes to prescription eyewear. They offer relatively low prices and a year warranty (something I have personally taken advantage of recently). For more information check out their website at www.eyemartexpress.com, or visit their Tyler office at 4826 South Broadway in Tyler. To reach the store by phone call (903) 581-6995.