Wanted- Audio Blue

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Looking for Audio Blue by Jensen, please!

 

[NUgirl]

I want audio blue, also. Anyone know if its available in mp3 format?

 

[Stimulate]

I don't think it is for sale in MP3 format but if you buy the CDs it is pretty easy to import into itunes and load onto the iPOD. You just have to go through and type in the chapter headings.

Also, if you are looking to buy it second-hand make sure you do so privately because Dr. Jensen is pretty firm on his copyright enforcement.

 

[Intubate]

Looking for Audio Blue by Jensen, please!

I've said this before...
Just buy it. If you really have the time to listen to it a few times, you'll destroy the boards. Its so worth it. If you don't think you'll have time to listen to it (several times-- I had a 20 minute drive during residency), don't get it.

 

[swpm]

Also, if you are looking to buy it second-hand make sure you do so privately because Dr. Jensen is pretty firm on his copyright enforcement.

Resale of something you own is perfectly legal. Jensen has no grounds to prohibit the sale of one legally purchased copy to one other person. Microsoft and other software companies have tried to argue that they're selling a "license" and not the materials, and Jensen may be arguing the same angle, but that's a bull**** tactic, and even if some idiot lawyers and judges upheld that, I'd have no moral qualms or second thoughts about selling, ritually burning, or wallpapering my house with my copy when I'm done with it. It's mine, goddamnit.

I know it's not uncommon for graduating residents to donate their editions of Big Blue to the resident library. That's perfectly appropriate too.

Burning a bunch of copies and selling them or posting a bittorrent is another story ... I'd certainly support Jensen's efforts to stop that.

But this fear of selling something you legally own to another person because Jensen may be "pretty firm" and unhappy ... that's Un-American with a capital U. And A. 🙂

And let's not forget that Jensen makes his own moral-relativistic arguments with the ASA each year when he "borrows" their test questions to use in his books, CDs, and seminars. The ASA specifically prohibits copying or memorization of questions and has test-takers sign an agreement not to do so. The man holds no moral high ground in the copyright arena.

 

[Stimulate]

If you look at his website he has a very specific purchase agreement and a letter from his patent attorney explaining these terms and their legal basis.

I agree that it is unfair to limit the selling of the materials once you are done with them, but unfortunately when you purchase them you enter into that agreement with him.

What each person chooses to do with the materials is up to them, however, I would avoid blatant violation of the agreement on Ebay, etc. Selling them privately to a junior resident may be a safer alternative if you are OK with it morally.

 

[swpm]

I agree that it is unfair to limit the selling of the materials once you are done with them, but unfortunately when you purchase them you enter into that agreement with him.

IANAL, thankfully, but I smirk at the validity of that "agreement" which he conveniently prechecks on the web page where one enters a credit card number to order a physical item. The fact that he gave some legal prostitute a few dollars to type up a legal opinion carries little weight with me. Scratch that; the only weight it carries is to stir my disgust.

This is essentially an end-user license agreement, aka shrink-wrap agreement, like the ones software companies have been trying to foist off on customers for years. And although shrink-wrap "agreements" such as Jensen's are extremely common, they've been held invalid by most courts that have examined the issue, exceptions being the 7th and 8th circuit courts (says Wikipedia).

I just think it's a travesty that Americans are voluntarily surrendering their property rights because some dude has a web page that makes outlandish legal claims and threats.

Anyway, I have every intention of buying both Big Blue & Audio Blue from Jensen ... albeit in a year or so, 'round about the end of my CA-2 year. He produces an excellent product, and although I think he has his head in his ass about this particular issue, I can't say I'm upset enough about that to not buy his review materials. 🙂

 

[Intubate]

If you're going to get it, don't wait. The more times you get through it the better. You'll be surprised when you go and read big blue after listening to audio blue how much you've memorized from the listening. You're not saving money by waiting (unless you're waiting for more money to come into your residency book fund or something).

PS- I don't work for Jensen.

 

[logs9]

I'd like an audio blue also please. You can PM me or email me also:

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Gracias.

 

[Gern Blansten]

I'd like an audio blue also please. You can PM me or email me also:

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Gracias.

I'll take one too. Make mine with cheese and no pickles.

 

[The_Sensei]

I'd like an audio blue also please. You can PM me or email me also:

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Gracias.

I'll send you mine for free if you can get me started on these properties of yours. Seriously.

PM me.

 

[Bluemedgroup]

Hey guys, just started anesthesiology residency in Oklahoma. Does anyone have a copy of audio blue I can purchase? Thx

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