The videos on that Monterey Bay shark page are awesome. Divers dressing in full chain-mail suits to go swimming with her.
Great white sharks are so freakin' serious looking.
Angel: I appreciate you guys looking out for Connor all summer. It's just—he's confused. He needs time. That's all. Fred: Right. Time, and some corporal punishment with a large heavy mallet. Not that I'm bitter.
'Just Rewards (2)'
Natter 34: Freak With No Name
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
lori - Mar 31, 2005 8:37:08 am PST #1847 of 10001
Topic!Cindy - Mar 31, 2005 8:47:55 am PST #1848 of 10001
What is even happening?
Yeah, this pissed me off, too. As much as the unsubstantiated claims that her collapse was from spousal abuse (this was bandied about by the president of my home town's Right to Life group). They have no problem telling out and out lies to try to spin the story their way.
What I found frustrating is that the didn't give time to the more reasonable doubts, while giving stuff like that their time.
Amy - Mar 31, 2005 8:52:02 am PST #1849 of 10001
Because books.
What I found frustrating is that the didn't give time to the more reasonable doubts, while giving stuff like that their time.
I'm also not sure why the judge ruled that attempting to feed her by mouth was a no-go. If it didn't work, the outcome would be the same, and if it did, then wouldn't that have been a good thing? (Given that her parents were willing to take responsibility for it, of course.) I know that would have meant Michael giving up guardianship to them, though, so maybe that was the issue?
Nutty - Mar 31, 2005 8:53:30 am PST #1850 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
"We’ve been attacked by the intelligent, educated segment of the culture,"
...who have giant Great White Shark teeth.
The blazes of hell take the first person who ever prefixed "just a" to the word "theory".
Betsy HP - Mar 31, 2005 8:57:01 am PST #1851 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
I'm also not sure why the judge ruled that attempting to feed her by mouth was a no-go.
It would have killed her. One of the most serious risks to somebody in her condition is pneumonia from inhaling food.
Amy - Mar 31, 2005 9:02:12 am PST #1852 of 10001
Because books.
It would have killed her.
Ah. Thanks for clarifying.
Connie Neil - Mar 31, 2005 9:06:34 am PST #1853 of 10001
brillig
What pisses me off is all the kids who got stopped trying to take water in to Terri. Maybe a couple of them had the idea on their own, but I'm willing to bet it was grown-ups saying, "They won't stop a kid, and if they do it's a great shot, the forces of evil interfering with an innocent errand of mercy."
Some days I hate being cynical.
bon bon - Mar 31, 2005 9:12:02 am PST #1854 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I know that would have meant Michael giving up guardianship to them, though, so maybe that was the issue?
I don't think he had guardianship. I think the court did. But it could have just been limited to this particular issue.
Connie Neil - Mar 31, 2005 9:14:19 am PST #1855 of 10001
brillig
Spouses, I believe, are legally considered next of kin.
Connie Neil - Mar 31, 2005 9:15:19 am PST #1856 of 10001
brillig
In related news ...
A severely paralysed man has become the first person to be fitted with a brain implant that allows him to control everyday objects by thought alone.
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By using software linked to devices around the room, Mr Nagle has since been able to think his TV on and off, change channel and alter the volume. "Eventually, we want him to be able to use it to control the lights, his phone and other devices," said Prof Donoghue.
Holy Hannah. One wonders if Steven Hawking is watching this research.