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POPSSaying 'no' to a new heart More: "It is excruciating to imagine the pain not only of this child but of her parents, trying to do the right thing. They are told one night that an ambulance would come and take her away because they were not doing their job to protect her. And yet you understand why doctors will err on the side of treatment. And why the doctor who called in the authorities was concerned about the ability of anyone, but especially a 13-year-old, to walk away from something that represented hope, however feeble. But you have to be grateful that the ultimate judges kept an open mind, let Hannah make her case and found it reasonable for her circumstances. This is ultimately what respect for life looks like; it means respecting an individual's right to decide how she wants to live, even if that involves knowing she will die. Mercy, detached from Justice, grows unmerciful, C.S. Lewis said. But surely justice detached from mercy grows unjust."
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POPSSocialism In Action You can get a glimpse of what Obama's win might bring to the USA. Read the whole article and thank God you don't live there (for those that don't... for those that do - my deepest sympathies).
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POPSPakistan Rushes Aid to Quake Zone; 20,000 Homeless (Update3) The U.S. State Department said it is working with the UN, Pakistani government and other potential donors to assess damage and is ``ready to provide an assistance package.`` Neighboring India also offered help and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wrote to his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani expressing condolences. Pakistani Information Minister Sherry Rehman told reporters in Islamabad today that aid would be welcome from anywhere, including India. Nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India, which have fought two wars since 1947 over Kashmir. India also aided Pakistan after the 2005 earthquake that killed 80,000 people. Twelve army helicopters are being used in the relief effort and thousands of blankets, jackets, plastic mats and other supplies are being flown into the area by plane.
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POPSBubble-wrap Baby Survives He was transferred by air ambulance to the Queen Mother Hospital in Glasgow to receive specialist care. After 24 hours, doctors said his chance of survival had increased and, on the fourth day, Mrs Craig was allowed to hold her son for the first time. She said: 'He felt so light it was just like holding a ball of wool. 'His skin was completely see-through and he was covered in wires and tubes, keeping him alive. But every day that he hung on he gave us more hope.' At ten weeks he had laser eye surgery to stop him going blind as the blood vessels in his eyes hadn't developed properly. After 17 weeks in hospital, when Gregor had reached 7lb, he was allowed home. He has to have daily oxygen, and his parents had to learn how to resuscitate him if necessary. Mrs Craig said: 'He is now a happy six-month-old and incredibly all he seems to have is some slight hearing problems. It's a small price to pay for having him here with us.'
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POPSStupid Jokes A middle age lady has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she has a near-death experience. During that experience she sees her guardian angel and asks if this is her time. The angel says no and explains that she has another 30-40 years to live. Upon her recovery she decides to just stay in the hospital for a few more days and have a facelift, liposuction and a tummy tuck. She even has someone come in and change her hair color. She figures since she's got another 30 or 40 years she might as well make the most of it. She walks out the hospital after the last operation and is killed by an ambulance speeding up to the hospital. She arrives in heaven again, sees her guardian angel and says, "I thought you said I had another 30-40 years!!" The angel replies, "Sorry. I didn't recognize you."
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POPSCherepanov Death Causes Concern 19-year-old hockey player died while seated on the bench during a game in Russia. Experts suggest he was not treated efficiently enough and could have been saved if an on-site defibrillator had been working.
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POPSSymptoms of Anxiety Site with great tips for how to beat anxiety and panic attacks. If you struggle with anxiety, you'll want to check this out!
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