Biggs thought he had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – a blood clot in a deep vein – after having an injection at Christchurch Outpatients Hospital the previous day to treat varicose veins in his legs. Just after 1am on July 21, Biggs called 111 and spoke to a “medical person” who suggested he needed a blood test and an ambulance. “I just wanted to confirm [the pain] was something that does happen, but he couldn t tell me. The suggestion was to get a blood test.” Biggs thought the paramedic had arranged for an ambulance to come to his house, but this was not the case.
New Yorkers Have Some Thoughts About This Whole Bagel Debate
by Stephanie Maida · March 10, 2021
On Monday, March 8th, the
New York Times woke up and chose violence.
It was the day that shook New York, a city betrayed by its own Gray Lady, its hometown newspaper of record. It was the day the
Cue gasps of shock and horror. Women fainting. Babies crying. Jewish bakers ripping off their aprons. A travesty!
While we don t blame the writer of the piece here - we know it s all too easy to get dazzled by the West Coast sun - and while we re sure Californians need bagels and lox, too, the bold statement certainly sent New Yorkers into a defensive tizzy, reigniting the age-old rivalry between the two coasts.