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Title: Jim Jones and the Bologna Factory

Special thanks to my friend (and sister) Mateja for her help with the CEO’s voice.

“He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.”
–Albert Einstein

The concept of “Jim Jones and the Bologna Factory″ came to me a few months ago while I was doing some independant research on the infamous Jim Jones of the 1970’s. I’ve come to believe that, though our morales are independantly shaped by the ethical systems of the societies we live in, there are inherantly evil crimes we can commit against ourselves and others. At what point does one, regardless of nationality, religion, or any other factor, recognize that the deviance of others from this unspoken path of morality does not have to be the deviance of our own? In our age, perhaps those acting in deviance may in fact be the ones walking the path of morality!

On a lighter tone, I love food! Last years entry “+think twice” was about the American problem with obesity, and I must admit that the balogna theme carried over.

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A lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap, is a test to evaluate the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Author: LouisTurcanu3
Keywords: health
Added: March 15, 2008

A lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap, is a test to evaluate the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Author: LouisTurcanu3
Keywords: health
Added: March 15, 2008

In this clip, Jordanne pushes away light objects with her left arm. This is a footage of her physical therapy session (03/2008), following a stem cell therapy she received in Costa Rica in Jan. 2008 for her spinal cord injury. Please visit jordsadventrue.com for details of her story.

Author: studiomiyabi
Keywords: physical therapy quadriplegic stem cell
Added: March 14, 2008

Acupuncture involves the insertion of small gauge needles to various points on the body in order to cause physiological responses in the body. Acupuncture works by stimulating nerve endings near acupuncture points. These nerve fibers then conduct impulses to the brain and spinal cord, causing changes in the body that speed healing. Animal owners are showing a growing interest in this field in an effort to find the best care for their pets, especially when conventional medicine and surgery options may not have been successful. Learn more by watching this interesting video.

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North Texas: Spinal cord injury patient, M. Shelman, tells his story about the compassionate and innovative health care services he received at a Baylor Health Care System rehabilitation hospital.

Author: ChristieLeeH
Keywords: Shelman Baylor Health Care spinal cord injury rehabilitation patient pioneering medicine innovation compassionate
Added: March 13, 2008

Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler does a PSA for Gridiron Heroes

Author: GridironHeroes
Keywords: nonprofit grassroots outreach football spinal cord injuries gridiron heroes
Added: March 12, 2008

Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler does a PSA for Gridiron Heroes

Author: GridironHeroes
Keywords: nonprofit grassroots outreach gridiron heroes football spinal cord injuries
Added: March 12, 2008

www.UseYourInstinct.com - An introduction to the ELEVATION wheelchair. See and hear how the seat raises and lowers, and how the backrest reclines - all in real-time. Thanks to Gerald Simonds for filming this video.

Author: useyourinstinct
Keywords: wheelchair elevation instinct mobility useyourinstinct.com seat height paraplegic SCI spinal cord injury quadriplegic
Added: March 11, 2008

“Wolf Creek” is very loosely based on a true story of the real-life serial killer Ivan Milat,who was convicted of killing 7 backpackers and dumping their bodies in the Belangalo Forest,Australia.One of his intended victims,a young British guy,managed to escape and was instrumental in identifying the killer.The filmmakers have used a lot of key points from this case for the movie,for example the physical description of Ivan Milat,the fact that he used a hunting knife and was a gun fanatic.Also he sliced through the spinal cord of most of his victims,paralyzing them before stabbing,shooting,beating and or sexually assaulting them.The personal belongings of his victims were eventually found in a police raid on his home,sleeping bags,tents,backpacks,etc.So the actual story of Wolf Creek isn’t true,but the psychopath is a reality.That’s why “Wolf Creek” is so terrifying and intense.Director McLean perfectly uses the environment to create an atmosphere of total dread and hopelessness.The film is grainy and offers some fairly brutal scenes of violence and torture,especially towards the female characters.John Jarratt is perfect as Mick Taylor,a sadistic psychopath who stalks tourists.The story is pure,uncluttered and horribly believable,gripping the viewer and never allowing for one second any doubt that the horrors we are witnessing could indeed happen to anyone.Overall,”Wolf Creek” is an intense,decidedly visceral experience that should satisfy fans of relentless horror.9 out of 10.

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