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To: Rambi who wrote (79607)	12/10/2003 6:26:17 PM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 82486

I don't know how any country points fingers with a straight face these days. It's called diplomacy. Diplomats practice in front of their mirror each morning telling six lies and saying eight totally absurd things all with a completely straight face and a look of total sincerity. Those that crack up or get that pained look are dismissed from the service.

To: Rambi who wrote (79607)	12/11/2003 12:53:14 PM
From: Lane3	Respond to of 82486

I found this an interesting approach to a subject we've discussed. Learn about end-of-life intricacies By M. Scot Skinner ARIZONA DAILY STAR All too often, the most profound desires of the elderly are ignored when they find themselves at death's door. Some terminally ill patients and others do not want to be put on a ventilator or otherwise resuscitated, but that fervent directive will be ignored without the right paperwork on hand. The ins and outs of getting your way in matters of life and death will be discussed during a lunch forum from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Handmaker, 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd. Dr. Janet Campion, a geriatrician with University Physicians, will be among the speakers. "A lot of people think that if they have a living will, their end-of-life wishes will be carried out in terms of their health care," Campion said, "but there are many issues not covered by that document." Campion advises people to have health-care information written and accessible in case of an emergency. She also advises people to complete an orange "do not resuscitate" card and post it on their refrigerators if this is their wish. Without the "orange form," unique to Arizona and available from your doctor, emergency teams are legally required to resuscitate, even if relatives tell them of the patient's wishes. Campion will address dealing with the medical profession, and attorney Paul Moors will discuss legal and financial considerations. Lee Olitzky, president of Handmaker, and Karen Chilton, a Handmaker spokeswoman, will talk about frequently asked questions. Admission is $5, with lunch included. Call 322-7035 or 547-6022. * Contact reporter M. Scot Skinner at 573-4112 or skinner@azstarnet.com.

To: Rambi who wrote (79607)	12/20/2003 3:08:11 PM
From: epicure	Respond to of 82486

I am reviewing books for our schools Truly Modern Literature course- they have to be read by a teacher, an administrator, a student and a parent before they are approved. And it's been my privilege to read and reread some really remarkable books. I reread Things They Carried, and Into Thin Air. Things They Carried is a fantastic book about Vietnam. I don't think I've ever read anything better, and I'm so glad our school is adding it to the bookroom. They Marched Into Sunlight is very good, but Things They Carried is just as good, and a lot faster to read. Into Thin Air is remarkable- and the new addition at the back of the book, addressing the differences between the author of The Climb and Jon Krakauer is fascinating. I can also heartily recommend Betsey Brown. I haven't started The Lone Ranger and Tonto have a Fistfight in Heaven- but I was very surprised to find out that a movie I really liked (Smoke Signals) was based on the book.