Re: [QUAD-L] wondering about people

2022-02-20 Thread Edward Tessier
Gaede Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2022 9:13 PM To: Q-List Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] wondering about people I'm curious if any quads that got Covid had breathing issues before acquiring the virus? I lost all muscle tone in my diaphragm during my original injury and, naturally, could only build it back

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2022-02-20 Thread Jeffrey Gaede
.   Nicki C5/6   From: Don Price [mailto:donpric...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 2:28 PM To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] wondering about people   Hello all!   I haven't been on the quadlist for a while, but i'm checking in today.   I'm so sorry to hear about

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2022-02-20 Thread Michelle Harkness
>>  >> Thank you Don for replying. >> I originally asked if any Quads had gotten Covid, etc. >> >> Nicki >> C5/6 >> >> From: Don Price [mailto:donpric...@yahoo.com] >> Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 2:28 PM >> To: Quad-list@eski

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2022-02-20 Thread Toby Ausbun
tember 7, 2021 2:28 PM > To: Quad-list@eskimo.com > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] wondering about people > > Hello all! > > I haven't been on the quadlist for a while, but i'm checking in today. > > I'm so sorry to hear about Lori. She was a nice woman who went through a lot. &g

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2021-09-09 Thread Dana Wray
Miss them both.I hope you can drive again.My love and prayers.Dana Sent from my iPad > On Sep 7, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Shirley Bell wrote: > >  > Thanks Nicki, so sad indeed about Lori. We never knew how Bobbie Humphies > died either. Miss them both. Also wonder how Joan and Larry are?? I am

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2021-09-07 Thread Nichole Rohling
Thank you Don for replying. I originally asked if any Quads had gotten Covid, etc. Nicki C5/6 From: Don Price [mailto:donpric...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 2:28 PM To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] wondering about people Hello all! I haven't been

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2021-09-07 Thread Don Price
Hello all! I haven't been on the quadlist for a while, but i'm checking in today. I'm so sorry to hear about Lori. She was a nice woman who went through a lot. My condolences to her family and friends.  Somebody asked about quads and covid. I know three quads who caught it. All three got

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2021-09-07 Thread Shirley Bell
Thanks Nicki, so sad indeed about Lori. We never knew how Bobbie Humphies died either. Miss them both. Also wonder how Joan and Larry are?? I am good here in RI trying to find a way to drive again, hard on many levels. Shirley

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2020-02-11 Thread Dana Wray
Thank you Jim you are such a blessing to our group. I love this group even though it seems like there are a few of us we tried to be there for each other. It makes us not feel so different in a world that is not really set up for Quadriplegics. Does anyone have any new information about EVV The

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2020-02-10 Thread Jim Lubin
I found this page with contact info depending on what issue you have https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/about-medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-contact-us some have online forms instead of email contacts. On Sun, Feb 9, 2020 at 6:41 PM wrote: > Hello my friends I am from Texas do

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2020-02-09 Thread ismaelcavazos1
Hello my friends I am from Texas do you guys know if there's some way that I could get Medicaid email address any ideas will be appreciated thank you and God bless you

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2019-11-15 Thread Lori Michaelson
I have always ordered Magic Bullet suppositories them from Express Medical. They are expensive and my only insurance is Medicare so I don't know if Medicaid would cover them or not. They are, and have been, the only ones that work. Enemeez is one that I tried to use back in 2004 or something but

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2019-11-15 Thread Greg
I used these Bullets and these enemeez. https://www.allegromedical.com/otc-medications-c6752/enemeez-mini-enema-ducosate-sodium-283-mg-p564960.html But changing to a colostomy, best thig ever Greg On 11/15/2019 10:24 AM, Eric Olson wrote:

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2019-11-15 Thread ismaelcavazos1
I noticed the price was $56.67. Do you know if Medicare/Medicaid cover this or is it possible to get them cheaper over the counter? From: Eric Olson Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 11:24 AM To: Ismael Cavazos Cc: Blue Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering https://www.allegromedical.com

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2019-11-15 Thread Eric Olson
https://www.allegromedical.com/bathroom-assists-c517/magic-bullet-suppository-p190938.html On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 12:14 AM wrote: > Hello guys I wanted to ask you question to you know different brands they > are of suppositories that I could buy off the counter to have a bowel > movement take

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2019-11-14 Thread ismaelcavazos1
Hello guys I wanted to ask you question to you know different brands they are of suppositories that I could buy off the counter to have a bowel movement take your God bless you

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2019-09-23 Thread Jim Lubin
I use an onscreen remote on my Windows 10 laptop. More information here https://at-eadl.blogspot.com/2019/07/infrared-ir-remote-from-windows-laptop.html My cable company DVR (Comcast Xfinity X1) doesn't work with infrared remote, so for that I use a web app

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2019-09-23 Thread Noel
Television, controlled with Amazon echo in combination with a Broad link RM Pro. Telephone, can place calls with Amazon echo. Receive calls with a cell phone that has speech recognition to answer and place calls. Window unit, I use Broadlink for that as well, but I have to press a button on my

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2019-09-23 Thread ismaelcavazos1
Hello guys I was wondering if you are paralyzed from the neck down how do you control your television house phone and window unit from your bed thank you and God bless you

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering quadriplegic that is paralyzed from the neck down

2019-01-20 Thread Jim Lubin
>From my bed I control most things from programs on my computer. TV: I have a program called IRCommand2 and an IR sender/receiver that plugs into a usb. This lets me operate anything that has IR. More details and links here:

[QUAD-L] Wondering quadriplegic that is paralyzed from the neck down

2019-01-20 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello you guys that are paradise from the neck down I have a question for you guys from your bed how do you control your television and your window unit and the phone for your house and also what other things you are able to do from your bed thank you and God bless you

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2019-01-04 Thread Jim Lubin
The device I use, Adap2U, is no longer available. There are some other options available but I am so use to the customizations I use with this device that I have not changed, but the other one is a good backup system for me. Check my page here for more information.

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2019-01-04 Thread Greg
Hi Jim. May I ask where you get the sip and puff switches you use to send Morse code? Also, do you sip for a dot and puff for a dash (or vice versa) or do you straight key it? Finally, are you a ham radio operator? Thanks, Greg On Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 2:42 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > Guess it

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2019-01-03 Thread Jim Lubin
Guess it depends on what method you are using to access the computer: voice, switch, mouth joystick. I think most methods can be used with either Apple Mac or Microsoft Windows. The Morse code device I use is hardware so it works with any computer with an usb port, it doesn't matter what

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2019-01-03 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Besides the apple computer what other computer model do you all recommend for a person paralyzed from the neck down.? Thank you and God bless you

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2018-12-26 Thread Jim Lubin
not affected https://www.businessinsider.com/government-shutdown-2018-social-security-checks-still-paid-2018-1 On Wed, Dec 26, 2018 at 3:13 AM Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hey guys do you know if on the government shutdown if is going to affect > our disability check any you guys heard anything

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2018-12-26 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hey guys do you know if on the government shutdown if is going to affect our disability check any you guys heard anything thank you and God bless you have a nice day

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering down here in South Texas the weather is 80 how about where you are

2018-12-22 Thread Greg
about 71 and sunny, but supposed to cold up this week. in the phx area.

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering down here in South Texas the weather is 80 how about where you are

2018-12-22 Thread Lori Michaelson
70s and sunny but by Wednesday it will get down into the 50s and probably cloudy according to one weather forecast but they never really know. I looked for a two or three weather forecast and see what turns out. The weather is nice but I can't really enjoy it. But I had an arm injury almost 2

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering down here in South Texas the weather is 80 how about where you are

2018-12-22 Thread Bobbie Humphreys
41°. Very windy. Tonight 22°. Still windy Northrn New Jersey Bobbie > On Dec 22, 2018, at 1:58 PM, Eric Olson wrote: > > 27 for a high today in Milwaukee. Was hoping for a white Christmas but looks > unlikely > > Virus-free. www.avast.com > >> On Sat, Dec 22, 2018 at 12:25 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering down here in South Texas the weather is 80 how about where you are

2018-12-22 Thread Eric Olson
27 for a high today in Milwaukee. Was hoping for a white Christmas but looks unlikely Virus-free. www.avast.com

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2018-12-22 Thread Ismael Cavazos

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2018-12-14 Thread Eric Olson
Parents are coming over. Nothing special. Looking forward to overeating On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 1:01 PM Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello guys what are you guys planning for Christmas are you plenty to stay > home are you going to travel if you do just be careful with have a nice > Christmas you

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2018-12-14 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello guys what are you guys planning for Christmas are you plenty to stay home are you going to travel if you do just be careful with have a nice Christmas you and your family nothing much on my side will be here at home thank you and God bless you

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2018-10-06 Thread Amy Elizabeth Baldwin
I have one on Facebook, and I made it all by myself!It doesn't cost anything to start one, but if you are looking for more than just a simple one, you might want to research it on the internet. I am going to post my link to offer you some advice.  https://www.facebook.com/littlequadblog/ Hope

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2018-10-01 Thread Berres, Susan J *HS
: [QUAD-L] Wondering Hello guys October 8 is going to be 37 years that I've been a quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down and connected to a respirator I was 18 years old I was 18 days away that I was going to turn 19 when the doctors told my mother at that time that I was going only survive 72

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2018-09-30 Thread Robert Vogel
Hi Ismael, I read your email—an amazing life you are leading, and huge kudos to you for reaching out and helping this child and family!!! I hope my input helps you help them. For what it is worth, I have worked as a manufacturer’s rep for a wheelchair company (Everest & Jennings in the

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2018-09-30 Thread Eric Olson
There's got to be something out there for him. They should speak to a DME provider in their area. On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 6:13 AM Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello guys October 8 is going to be 37 years that I've been a quadriplegic > paralyzed from the neck down and connected to a respirator I

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2018-09-30 Thread Noel
I don't know if they are small enough, but here are some pediatric wheelchairs: https://www.1800wheelchair.com/category/pediatric-wheelchairs/ On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 5:14 AM Ismael Cavazos wrote: > > Hello guys October 8 is going to be 37 years that I've been a quadriplegic > paralyzed from the

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2018-09-30 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello guys October 8 is going to be 37 years that I've been a quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down and connected to a respirator I was 18 years old I was 18 days away that I was going to turn 19 when the doctors told my mother at that time that I was going only survive 72 hours beside before

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2018-09-26 Thread Jim Lubin
you can create one for free at https://www.blogger.com/about/ It's a google service so you just need to signin with a google account On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 9:15 PM Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello any you guys know how to create a blogs? Also do you know where they > were not charge me most of

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2018-09-25 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello any you guys know how to create a blogs? Also do you know where they were not charge me most of him they charge to start one any ideas would appreciate it thank you and God bless you

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering and to verify

2018-07-10 Thread Jim Lubin
In Washington, the state pays Home Care Aide (without certification) $14 to $16.50 per hour depending on cumulative career hours. For licensed nurses the state pays: RN: $46.76/hour LPN: $38.44/hour On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 10:04 AM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello my friends I have a question

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2018-07-10 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello my friends I have a question for you guys I been interviewing some people so I could get my tell a provider since yesterday 2 people according to them they were working at Minnesota they were getting paid 1450 an hour but they moved down here in Texas and they tried to look for a job

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2018-07-08 Thread Amy Elizabeth Baldwin
Ishmael, I have used some process, and it worked for a few years. Now, I just call her because I like to watch TV at all hours of the night!She said it gave too loud threads t the monitor!?Best wishes for you! •~•♤•~• LittleQuad  •~•♡•~• Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Jul 4, 2018

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2018-07-08 Thread Amy Elizabeth Baldwin
Hello!!In the evening, I just call my other half's name, we have separate rooms, but very close.But when it's in the middle of the night, I will call my mother on the phone,  She likes with us but in the other side of the house. She is my full time caregiver. He works 40+++ hours a week, so

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2018-07-04 Thread Eric Olson
I use a baby monitor too. I also have an external alarm attached to my vent. On Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 12:51 PM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello guys I have a question for the quads that are paralyzed from the > neck down if your caregiver or the person that take care you and you are in > bed and

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2018-07-03 Thread Jim Lubin
I call them by name. We have 2 "baby monitors" setup, one near the ventilator the other near my head https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J7YRFJ4/ https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NG5UEU/ On Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 10:51 AM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello guys I have a question for the

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2018-07-03 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello guys I have a question for the quads that are paralyzed from the neck down if your caregiver or the person that take care you and you are in bed and that person is in the other room instead of calling them by their name do you use some type of device to call them at night's to call them to

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2018-05-17 Thread Eric Olson
I am. I change my trach tube twice a month. My tube doesn't have an inner cannula so I try to change it more often On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 2:06 PM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello I was wondering if any you guys are connected to a respirator and > also I was wondering

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2018-05-17 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello I was wondering if any you guys are connected to a respirator and also I was wondering how often do you change your trait thank you and God bless you

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2018-03-28 Thread Jim Lubin
Paid or volunteer? https://www.upwork.com https://www.flexjobs.com https://lifehacker.com/how-to-volunteer-without-leaving-home-1823626330 On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 1:23 PM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello my friends do you guys know is there is such thing working

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2018-03-28 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello my friends do you guys know is there is such thing working from home that a person that is disabled could do that or a phone number for I could as some questions what type of job they are out there across the United States thank you God bless you

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2018-03-06 Thread Noel
Ismael, no it is not a scam, it is legit. On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello my friends I have a question for you guys do you think this is a scan > check it out http://ablenrc.org/

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2018-03-06 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello my friends I have a question for you guys do you think this is a scan check it out http://ablenrc.org/

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2017-11-10 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello my friends I have a couple questions for you I know this person that he is in the nursing home he is 76 years old all his life he been blind he is not able to hear very well he is very alert and he doesn't trust nobody and he doesn't have any family you never been married and he only trust

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2017-09-25 Thread Dave Krehbiel
What I think is: let's keep politics off this discussion group, as much as possible. Take care, Dave Krehbiel Olney, MD From: Ismael Cavazos [mailto:ismaelcavaz...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 6:54 AM To: Blue Subject: [QUAD-L] Wondering Hello my friends I

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2017-09-25 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello my friends I was wondering any you guys watch football the reason I'm asking I was wondering what you guys think what the president said about the NFL players thank you and God bless you

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2017-07-21 Thread Jim Lubin
Found these in a google search, $ 1.75 Dynarex Urinary Drainage Bag, 2000 ml Bag https://www.mountainside-medical.com/products/dynarex-urinary-drainage-bag-2000-ml-bag

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2017-07-10 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.blogger.com is one place I know of for free. It's owned by google. On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 7:17 PM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Can someone let me know how to setup a blog on the web? Is it difficult > to do this? Also, does it work OK with Dragon and J-Say?

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2017-07-09 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Can someone let me know how to setup a blog on the web? Is it difficult to do this? Also, does it work OK with Dragon and J-Say? Thank you in advance for any help. Ismael Cavazos

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2017-06-21 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello guys I would like to ask you question I've been interviewing people to get another CNA I've been all my life in Texas this person that I interview a little while ago according to her she used to work in the nursing home in Minnesota and she was getting paid $18 an hour in a nursing home I

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2017-06-01 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello my friends I would like to ask your question before I ask you let me tell you what happened to be I am from Texas 2009 a hurricane was going to hit and south Texas I am connected to a respirator I am also paralyze from the neck down I was also register for 2 1 1 after 2 hours they never

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2017-01-20 Thread Bobbie Humphreys
New England Bobbie "You must fail in order to succeed" > On Jan 20, 2017, at 3:56 PM, greg wrote: > > NE vs GB, hate both > > > Any you guys are football fans if you are let me ask you a question > > who do you think is going to go to the Super Bowl

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2017-01-20 Thread greg
NE vs GB, hate both > Any you guys are football fans if you are let me ask you a question > who do you think is going to go to the Super Bowl

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2017-01-20 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Any you guys are football fans if you are let me ask you a question who do you think is going to go to the Super Bowl

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2016-07-20 Thread Jim Lubin
Ismael, no the Echo would not be able to do that. It can do trivia games and a few "text" adventure type games. Have you seen the Quadstick? http://www.quadstick.com/ Here is a video showing a quad using it to play a basketball game https://youtu.be/ktGfg_oM2yw On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 3:38 AM,

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2015-11-13 Thread Jim Lubin
I am. We change the trach every 3 months. Back in 1992 my doctor said we could continue to change it every 3 months if it was clean when we remove it. It has been so we continue to. On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 4:40 AM, Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hello my friends I have a

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2015-11-13 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Hello my friends I have a question for you how many of you are connected to a respirator and the other question how often you change your trait to thank you and God bless you have a nice day

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2011-06-09 Thread Ismael Cavazos
Do you guys use a special headphones for the computer

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2005-07-05 Thread Lori Michaelson
When I REALLY have nothing better to do (which is rare as it's a zoo here most of the time) ... I sometimes wonder what the next BIG EVENT or issue will be. Examples: OJ case Princess Diana tragedy Clinton fiasco The big tsunami Michal Jackson's endless trials Baby Jessica Iraq war (or any