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Sunday, December 18, 2011

....and many cities more... classics by m. sasek

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Monday, August 22, 2011

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Monday, August 15, 2011

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

JFK to Manhattan = Gets me every time

shot by UvZ with Blackberrry

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Woody Allen, 72nd and Madison, NYC

Saw my favorite director walking down the street today and took a picture paparazzi style.
Happy Fathers Day! ;)

picture by UvZ

Saturday, June 18, 2011

NYC Dinner and Breakfast

8pm, 06/18/2011, Dinner at L'Esquina, Cleveland Place, NYC

7.52am, 06/19/2011, Breakfast at home, Wooster Street, NYC

pictures UvZ

Thursday, June 9, 2011

A guide to popular medications available abroad without a prescription.

Should you need to visit a pharmacy while traveling, remember that many health remedies that aren’t readily available or require a prescription here in the United States can be purchased over the counter. Here’s a sampling from several popular destinations—just be careful what you bring back through customs.

Great Britain

Ibuleve gel The same active ingredient (ibuprofen) that’s in Advil or Motrin, but you can rub it right on the sore spot.
Nelsons Travella Homeopathic, nondrowsy remedy for motion sickness.
Nurofen Plus Combining ibuprofen and codeine, it’s among the most potent pain relievers available OTC.

France

Biafine Topical cream for treating scrapes, sores, burns.
Donormyl effervescent tablets Antihistamine for cold and allergy relief; also used as a sleep aid.
Homéoplasmine Antiseptic ointment for scrapes, chapped skin, and nasal irritations due to a cold or allergies; can also be used as a lip balm.

Germany

Bepanthen Ointment with vitamin B5 for diaper rash and other skin irritations. (also great Eyedrops for itchy eyes)
Buscopan Helps relax the spasms and relieve the pain of IBS and abdominal pain, abdominal spasms, IBS, stomach cramps, period pain.
Bromelain This enzyme, found in pineapples, is popular here as a remedy for nasal and sinus inflammation from infection, injury, or allergies.
Wick MediNait German Vicks NyQuil with a decongestant and more alcohol.

Greece

Celestoderm-V with Garamycin Topical cortisone cream (with an antibiotic) for cuts, scrapes, and insect bites.
Hexalen Antiseptic mouthwash that helps relieve a sore throat.
Imigran Taken at the first sign of a migraine to relieve nausea, headache, and sensitivity to light.

Italy

Gentalyn Beta Antibiotic cream with cortisone for eczema, acne, and ingrown hairs.
Promethazine Sedative that relieves allergy symptoms and also motion sickness.
Voltadvance Anti-inflammatory for arthritis pain, migraines, or cramps; similar to the prescription-only Voltaren sold in the United States.

South Africa

Biral Herbal sedative that contains valerian root and passionflower extracts.
Stilpane syrup Codeine-laced pain reliever, cough suppressant, fever reducer, and sleep aid (requires a prescription, but some pharmacists will sell it OTC).
Dolorol Forte Essentially Tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine.

via departures.com