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  The brainwashing around the "Schiavo" case...

  by Brummie in

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  up until this evening i had thought teresa schiavo was in an unconcious state, lying on a bed with just a machine keeping her alive.

  how wrong was i?

  i saw her smiling and showing awareness of her surroundings.

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  On a Schiavo related note... if her cerebral cortex has been largely replaced with cerebro-spinal fluid, what do you expect will happen when they drill a hole in her skull to remove the implants? Do you think the loss of the cerebro-spinal fluid will improve her condition? Keep in mind that the function of CS fluid is to protect the brain... even if she has very little brain left, it is still protecting it.

  First and foremost, the issues and concerns that I've posted are simply my opinions - I am not related to Terri, nor am I a neurologist.

  Second, I'm not suggesting that TODAY they should take her into surgery and remove the implants so that an MRI can be performed...My point was that it SHOULD have been done earlier if it was recommended by medical professionals.

  And finally, I'm not completely convinced that her cerebral cortex is full of spinal fluid. The CT scans are hard to read - and they do not give a clear and accurate picture with enough detail to fully see condition or damage - an MRI is needed to do this.

  Here is an interesting medical blog if anyone is interested in reading what another doctor thinks of her condition and her brain scans: http://codeblueblog.blogs.com/codeblueblog/2005/03/csi_medblogs_co.html

  ~Shell
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  The brainwashing around the "Schiavo" case...

  by Brummie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  up until this evening i had thought teresa schiavo was in an unconcious state, lying on a bed with just a machine keeping her alive.

  how wrong was i?

  i saw her smiling and showing awareness of her surroundings.

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  They can't do an MRI because she has metal implants in her head because they tried neurostimulation to try to jumpstart her cognitive function. They can't do an MRI unless they subject her to neurosurgery first. It's good to get the rest of the story instead of just the emotionalist appeals where only the tiniest bit of information is given to try and make the other side appear monstrous.

  They can remove the implants...as a matter of fact the doctor that put the implants in Terri told her husband to have them removed - Michael said NO.

  That IS the rest of the story.

  It was NOT my intention to make the other side appear monstrous.

  ~Shell
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  So Who's Going to Win American Idol This Time Around?

  by TresHappy in

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  i think nadia is the most talented, but that mohawk last night didn't win her any points with the judges.

  simon growl is predicting this week that carrie underwood will win and sell more than any previous ai winner.

  of course last week he predicted bo would win.

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  It's gotta be Bo..

  Mikayla has to leave tonight..we have to turn the tv down when she sings...it's just awful!

  ~Shell
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  The brainwashing around the "Schiavo" case...

  by Brummie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  up until this evening i had thought teresa schiavo was in an unconcious state, lying on a bed with just a machine keeping her alive.

  how wrong was i?

  i saw her smiling and showing awareness of her surroundings.

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  This case is so upsetting! I just heard a telephone interview with Terri's brother Michael Shindler...the reporter asked Michael if Terri has ever been able to have an MRI to double-check the status of her brain activity...he said NO!

  NO MRI??!! EVER! How in the world can this be legal! How can a judge deny the family rights to her medical records and to allow further testing?... According to her brother, Terri's, so called husband has refused to allow her to have an MRI EVER.

  I think he (Michael Shiavo) should be arrested and charged with attempted murder. Give Terri to her parents-they love her or turn custody over to the state.

  Why did her husband wait 7 years to bring up the fact that she stated that she didn't want to be on life support?...What is wrong with this man?

  ~Shell
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  Favorite Easter Candy

  by Big Dog in

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  scully's happy easter got me thinking about easter baskets and easter candy.

  those cadbury eggs are just the best, like a pure jolt of sugar and the fake yolk and white is just too cool.

  what are your favorite easter candies?

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  Ooohh....My favorite has gotta be the Cadbury Eggs too...the ones with the caramel inside!...I do also love the Reses Peanut Butter Cup Eggs too though.....

  ~Shell
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  Name little things that make you happy

  by JH in

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  seeing my cat come to me when i open the door.... seeing a pm, when i come on jwd....

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  My top 5 things that make me happy

  1. Good Garage Sales on Saturday Mornings

  2. A Good, Strong Cup of Coffee

  3. My Husband and Kids Laughing Together

  4. Flowers and Flowering Shrubs

  5. Veggies Growing In My Garden

  This is a GREAT thread....that would be #6 for me!

  It made me smile :)

  ~Shell
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  The Celestine Prophecy - The Movie

  by frankiespeakin in

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  i remember awhile back many said they enjoyed the fictional book "the celestian prophecy" by james redfield.

  well they are making a movie that has been in production for some time now and should be released some time this year.

  hear is a site that can give you some interesting info about the author.

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  I thought both of Redfield's books were great! I read them several years ago when I was in my "searching for some truths" and "energies of the world" modes. I also really liked "Embraced by the Light" by Betty Eadie - gives a good "spin" on death and beyond.

  ~Shell
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  Jessica Lundsford would still be alive....

  by avishai in

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  if john couey had been executed or imprisoned for life the first time he was convicted

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  Update: John Evander Couey was charged at 2:50 p.m. this afternoon (3/21/2005) with capital murder, kidnapping and battery on a child under the age of 12. He will be arraigned Tuesday. Citrus County, Florida will seek the death penalty.

  Couey's half-sister and two others were charged with obstructing police for failing to notify police when Couey admitted he had committed a crime. Two of these three have since posted bond that was only set at $500.00 (what a joke...$500.00??).

  I cannot believe that these three did not know what he did. According to the police news conference on Sunday afternoon... due to drugs, Couey could not remember if he kept her alive for one or two days. How did they NOT know?! He buried her under the stairs outside the trailor home!

  ~Shell
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  Jessica Lundsford would still be alive....

  by avishai in

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  if john couey had been executed or imprisoned for life the first time he was convicted

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  I have followed this case since the beginning. It's such a horrific tragedy! I can't believe that we live in a society where we have to monitor Martha Stewart with an ankle bracelet and we allow our sex offenders to roam around and target our children!

  Something is wrong with this picture!

  ~Shell
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  WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE TERRI SCHIAVO CASE?

  by Mary in

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  there is apparently no chance at all of her ever recovering from her present state, but do you think she should live or die?

  for myself, i think she's better off dead than living---no, existing---in her present state.

  i for one, have instructed my family to let me die if something like this ever happened to me.

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  In my opinion, I think that he should just let her parents and family take care of her if that's what they want and they intend on paying for all the care that she is in need of. I think this case shows us all the huge importance of a living will.

  I, personally would NEVER want to live connected to tubes but, since she has no living will, I think her parents should have the opportunity to provide her with the care that they think she needs.

  Congress should NOT be involved. Her husband should let her parents have custody and let them all live in peace.

  Just my two cents!

  ~Shell