NOVEMBER 2023

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (RE: Update on Richard Allen case) Uploaded to You Tube 10/31/2023

So many cases, I cannot keep up, thus this is may already been discussed and answered. If so I apologize. QUESTIONS:

Why was theft of documents blamed on attorneys? Assuming it was a real theft then the attorneys should not be guilty of gross negligence.  If collusion (with the thief) is what the judge suspected, then why would the defense purposely leak photos so horrific...what would they have to gain?  Even if these images contained some artifacts or symbols from this cult, wouldn't any attorney realize the backlash? Weren't these photos part of either evidence already admitted to the court or about to be admitted? Also why would the attorneys bail (at least originally before the pro bono offer) so quickly? Why is the trial being postponed for an entire year? Are Carroll County, Indiana criminal cases that backed up?

Posted to HauteLeMode (RE: Celebrity Halloween Fashion) Uploaded to You Tube 11/01/2023

That was an excellent group of costumes worn by celebrities. These people have the money but not often the will (or assistants) to come up with an imaginative homage to past iconic costumes. What I did chortle a bit about was Kendall Jenner's recreation of MM's cover photo for Life Magazine in 1953. While the pose, the attire was respectful and sophisticated, remember what a certain Kardashian sister wore to the Met Gala 2022...so I giggled at bit at Kendall's possible intent. Maybe just me?

Posted to Law and Lumber (RE: Maya Trial Day#28 with some "flashback" testimony) 11/01/2023

A posted comment by Rob of a viewer (sorry I cannot remember person's name) indicated that the previous culture of ACH may not have been brought up to date to the expected level of Johns Hopkins in terms of oversight of procedures designed to not only treat, but protect the patient's rights appropriately and humanely. That data led me on a search. All Children's Hospital (ACH) was merged (no money changed hands) into the Johns Hopkins (JH) system in 2011. The bigger pockets of Johns Hopkins probably added new equipment and additional facilities. I wonder about the personnel in place prior to 2011. Maya arrived at JH-ACH only 4 years after ACH was "absorbed" by JH. This data does make me wonder about the efficacy of hospital procedures in areas such as patient advocacy and patient's rights.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Making a Fenced In Garden) Uploaded to You Tube 11/01/2023

A secure fence is a start, now consulting with local craftspeople on wooden decorate posts (to camouflage the secure posts) and perhaps getting some interesting stone from..."My Buddy Alfred" (thinking a mini Zen garden minus chickens) and most importantly spending a few minutes on Pinterest, could produce the fence of dreams and legends which also keeps out the chomping chipmunk, voracious vole and greedy groundhog.😉

Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Proof of Abuses) Uploaded to You Tube 11/02/2023

I am so glad that this and other channels are pointing out how it is extremely valuable to accumulate as much data as possible on this cult's intent and practices. The sheer volume might help in these cases of older documents where computer date/time stamps were not possible. Judges require plaintiffs to following the letter of the law on signed agreements requiring arbitration. It is heartbreaking when a judge forces a plaintiff, who is a former cult member,  to argue their case with their abusers (both the perpetrators and the cult itself) and the rules of their abusers as in no representation. 

Posted to Mia Maples (RE: Trying 3 different online stylists) Uploaded to You Tube 11/03/2023

Stylists 1 and 2 got the "stylish", "sophisticated", "metro/city" look on point, but the 3rd stylist got Mia's daily vibe and emotional "CUTE" factor. As for shoes, yes practice around the house, but be smarter than me. I wore my fancy New Year's Eve shoes around the house 7 hours, NO pain. However, I forgot that I was wearing socks at home but sheer tights to the party. As I walked from the car (changed shoes en-route, another mistake) I felt like I was a grade school child walking in her mom's shoes. At the party, after 10 minutes of practice I developed a model-like walk. I most likely looked pretentious, but at least I did not fall on my face!

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (RE: Defense/JH-ACH wishes to remove one juror) 11/04/2023

QUESTIONS: In permitting juror questions per Florida law, are jurors given a format for questions? Are their questions pre-read by a clerk or the judge before being entered into the trial? Adding an opinion or personal observation before the actual question portion is obviously problematic, but would a non-attorney understand or be expected to understand that fact? If a juror gives interviews to "Page 6" on the court house steps in the middle of a trial, sure yeet them. A personal preamble to questions MAY indicate a potential bias, but hasn't the proverbial horse already escaped the barn? Both sides had a chance to dismiss this juror BEFORE the trial, so why insist on yeeting them now (yes, I can guess why😉)? Who is to say that the alternate doesn't also have inner feelings or opinions? Regarding juror questions permitted by the state of Florida, a very old quote may be relevant; "...reap what you sow."

Posted to Community Page of Law and Lumber (RE: Sam B-F and JH-ACH/Maya Cases)11/04/2023

(1) Do you think that the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried will be indicted? Hopefully their lawyers will quickly negotiate a settlement returning all property and financial assets to be distributed to former investors in FTX in return for zero prison time. Putting two elderly professors (Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried) whose only son is in prison is really not worth the court's time should they agree to relinquishing said items. Would you even be able to find a jury pool unfamiliar or at best unbiased regarding these 2 individuals?

(2) The state of Florida allows jurors to submit questions. Also all these jurors were "vetted" by the Defense and Plaintiff attorneys before the trial began. Yes one or two of Juror #1's questions were problematic as they were prefaced with "opinions". However unless Juror #1 stands on the courthouse steps telling a CNN reporter that mega-hospital corporations are ineffective, how can they be dismissed now? Also does anyone at court review these questions before they are presented? Are jurors given a format, to succinctly phrase their questions? I would guess most if not all of these jurors have zero legal experience.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Hound Hunting) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/06/2023

I am not a hunter, however I do realize that hunting predators (of all species) are currently the most economical way to keep wild populations in check and disease down. A comment on this video pointed out how hound response training with tech is not difficult. My advice would be to find an advocate, ideally a local hunter, who successfully uses tech to control his hounds and is willing to share their successes and instructional information. Perhaps the company who manufacturers this equipment might wish to gain more customers by sponsoring this "advocate" and providing purchase discounts. The sad alternative is that we can all just wait for the inevitable hunting expedition gone wrong resulting in casualties. This will be followed by the inevitable bureaucratic overreaction in terms of badly written laws. Let's not go to that reality, please.

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (RE: Admission of errors by defense/JH-ACH) 11/06/2023

I admit to leaning strongly onto the plaintiff's side. However the evidence I saw in this video along with the very very painful explanation by the defense for not submitting all paperwork to their own expert witness (or to the judge) along with this damning evidence that won a Pulitzer Prize for reporting makes me wonder how this made it to court? Perhaps liability insurance carriers covering JHACH wanted to roll the dice and perhaps win the civil suit avoiding huge payouts? Or just plain hubris? To be honest, I just do not want to go to that place in my head. BTW I know Peter tries to remain neutral during these commentaries, but even he could not keep a straight face with this evidence of a major hospital using lots of words that can be summarized by saying "we failed."

Posted to coolirpa (RE:  Japanese Fabric and Accessory Haul) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/06/2023

The one-sleeved jacket is cute, but made me think of a possible project. Add on a sleeve using one or two of the scrap (smaller pieces) material(s) to that thrifted blue jacket. Perhaps line the sleeve in order to have an equal weight to the "regular" sleeve. I am more a finisher as opposed to someone skilled in sewing. My unexpected hauls from a fabric or thrift store involve too many trims, fasteners, findings and beads! LOVE that long pink skirt, yes dye it black and then make an accessory (top or jacket or hat or bag) out of the panda bear quilted material. The jewelry display per creator was like a "brick&mortar" ETSY-type store. Hope TSA did not give you any grief regarding the mini-tool bag.😉

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (RE: Murdaugh Dismissal Update) Uploaded 11/09/2023

Perhaps repetitive warnings to the jury to the effect that jurors must only listen to the witnesses, defense, prosecution and judge and no one else might be enough to avoid retrial, but Peter's conclusion unfortunately seems more likely. One point though, this jury was not sequestered. They were allowed to keep their phones (at least at home) without phone content being monitored by the court. Theoretically the jurors might have accidentally been exposed to/over heard opinions by their family, friends and even routine news notifications on their phones. Whether or not Ms. Becky tried to influence jurors, the timing of her "book", her being overly interested in her participation in news (communication with Netflix) interviews and her accompanying jurors to news conferences makes the whole jury process in this case look problematic. Ironically, when this is all over,  Ms. Becky may have a much more interesting book to write and a riveting Netflix doc to present to all of us. Be nice if all profits go to victims of Murdaugh.

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (RE: JH-ACS trial results) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/09/2023

So brave of the family not to settle out of court with probably all documents sealed. Maya and her family are heroes for making not only JH-ACS accountable, but medical care in general. Experts have been called out for very bad behavior, ACS whose culture was not addressed and corrected when JH absorbed this institution has been called to task and if nothing else liability insurers for medical facilities will make updated patients' rights mandatory before they will insure a medical facility/corporation. Thank you to Peter for keeping neutral, explaining both sides during this very difficult trial. ONE SUGGESTION TO Law & Court or anyone who videos a trial --stay off the plaintiff or victim or defendant as much as possible. We want to see the judge, opposing attorneys and witnesses.

Posted to Pretty Pastel Side Quest (RE: Day#7 of Thrift-mas) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/09/2023

I LOVE that pink floral stretchy dress, but agree with Alex's decision to sell on Depop. Probably the vintage clothing collectors would be quite angry, but I wonder how that dress look as a cropped or tunic (aka long) top layered over a stretchy long sleeve tee shirt in solid color of deep rose or grey-ish green? For the excess material, make an accessory or lining for a thrifted jacket or plain bag/back pack?  I would love videos on bird care, bird purchases and bird sanctuaries. The You Tube algorithm can be somewhat illogical and perplexing. Some You Tubers start additional channels when venturing into niche areas. Putting thrifting on PP-Side Quest is a good fit. Maybe get advice from a friend in marketing? I would definitely subscribe to a PP BirdsETC. The ETC gives you the flexibility to include other creatures "great and small" on said channel. Not sure how to create one, but a poll can be set up on the You Tube community page for this channel or maybe on Instagram reels. Voting on a channel name can happen after content is voted upon. Argh, I always talk too much, interrupt people and well I would guess that is obvious from this XL comment. 🙄

Posted to Coffeezilla (RE: End of Samuel Bankman-Fried) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/08/2023

This was a masterful summary. While I was aware of SBF's skewed version of reality and mathematics, I did not keep up with the daily craziness that was this trial. One thing SBF successfully created was an extremely thorough blending of "the shell game" and "pyramid scheme" with a dash of "Inception" (a 2010 film) that I can ever remember occurring.  Full disclosure, I have no doubt been adversely affected by social media with its primary effect of reducing the capacity of my frontal lobe. I have mostly forgotten the illegality, incompetence and insanity that was ENRON and Theranos.😉

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Sue Klebold) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/09/2023

"They searched his room from time to time." If this tragedy was such a shocking surprise, why the searches? This happened at a time when such an event was rare that parents might not have expected anything so horrible could happen. Whether Mrs. Klebold's son was led or a fully willing participant that day, his mindset, emotions, attitude, personality issues did not begin that morning in Colorado before school was in session. 

Posted to Dr. Patrice Berry (RE: Conclusion of the civil trial of JH-ACH) Uploaded on 11/09/2023

While no doubt JH-ACH will fight this award for years, perhaps the (original) size of the full penalty in this civil case will force liability insurance carriers for medical institutions to insist on up-to-date patients' rights protocols being in place before insurance is granted. Being that the primary clients of a hospital are the patients, it seems almost counterintuitive to literally mistreat the patients. 

I agree with Dr. Berry regarding the videographer/streaming service's focus. Throughout the trial, the video stayed on Maya's face excessively. Cameras should be in the courtroom, however the plaintiff in a civil trial and the defendant in a criminal trial should be on camera only minimally. 

Posted to MDJ (RE: 19 year old accused of murder) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/09/2023

It does seem odd that a 19-year old would go to the hospital with the intent of ending anyone.  Why not leave your home alone go somewhere you are not known, then have the baby away from medical professionals and security? Something seems off, maybe we just do not have enough details. The parents' lawsuit is an extra dose of weird. In New Mexico 18 is the age of majority, so removing a 19-year old from her parents' home via CPS is not an option. A psych evaluation might prove that this girl is operating at a maturation age considerably lower than her calendar age. Perhaps the potential father in this situation was someone the girl could not or would not identify. Such a very tragic situation all around.

Posted to Micarah Tewers (RE: New Home) Uploaded to You Tube on11/10/2023

MY RESPONSE COMMENT TO MT's pinned comment:

To have a house with a plaque on it, deliberately affixed to the wall (lots of rude plaques at my local thrift shop) is amazing. Always remember; past the comments, the tweets (I will never say X's) and the IG reaction reels that this house was earned with YOUR money, time and passion. It is yours, but insure that baby ASAP.

MY GENERAL COMMENTThat mansion is amazing. It is a basically a theme park without long lines and huge prices. Well, the huge price part is probably mostly in the past right? No ghosts? What is up with that? There is just one problem, did the mortgage come with free (or discounted) cleaning crew of 12? We are talking waaaay more than a mop, broom, dust pan and brush here. Also, you need vacuum cleaners basically at the power level of jet engines. Actually the capacity to fly would be helpful. SERIOUSLY though, congrats, this new home is deserved, decent NYC apartments are always in demand and the other house will hopefully sell or get out there in the job market and wrangle some renters.♥

Posted to Molly Burke (RE: Overstimulation effects) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/11/2023

I appreciate Molly sharing this information. Intellectually you know you are most likely not the only one to have these issues, but emotionally it is another story. For whatever reason I have an extreme startle reflex. Any one, even my cat, who seemingly suddenly appears (am blind in left eye) can cause my overreaction. A jump scare in a movie can actually cause full body pain as if I were knocked down. Either way I feel nauseous, shaky, scared. Going someplace quiet, where I can control my environment (aka any place with a door) has been my go to. As for movies with jump scares...spoiler sites are my saviors!

posted to Pretty Pastel Side Quest (RE: Thrifting Day# 8) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/11/2023

Regarding black sheer dress, I would wear a body suit, bike shorts and probably tights, under the dress probably along with tall boots. Or perhaps a body-con black dress beneath sheer dress? Sheer dress might have been a bathing suit coverup. LOVE all the items purchased. There were one or two black items that looked good, but not purchased. (1) Lisa Ho dress looked promising. (2) That black skirt with the ruffle bottom looked pretty. Def try to re-find that Billie J fuchsia  dress, quite cute. As for the Mr. K. dress, well I have to say it, not today Mr. K. Loved the "Meet the baby birds" portion of the video that bantam chick is adorbs. Q:   Do all birds of both sexes populate one aviary?  I know nothing about birds (I know that they usually fly😉), but could a larger male bird mate with a small bird then have the mom become egg bound? Looking forward to seeing the parental grouping!

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Explanation of verdict in the JH-ACH case) Uploaded 11/11/2023

I agree a jury's only responsibility in a civil suit is to determine damage if any and compensation if necessary. This case has been closely watched by many individuals and institutions, not just the Kowalski family and JH-ACH. Liability insurers hate spending money. A hospital's corporate owners also hate spending money. Even considering the inevitable appeal, insurers may be reluctant to cover a hospital without requiring an independent audit to prove compliance with patients' rights thus encouraging the hospital's board of directors to comply. Perhaps with an up-to-date patient's rights in place, the next patient with a difficult diagnosis and treatment plan might be treated more equitably and ethically than the plaintiff in this case. Any benefits such as I have just outlined are pertaining to the serendipitous NOT legal category as such they may be ignored, but are certainly not in the legal definition of duties of the jury. QUESTION: As for specific amounts of compensation, doesn't each state in the U.S. determine their own methods for determination of compensation limits? 

Posted to Andrew Gold (RE: Russell Brand Update - NY Times  Magazine) Uploaded 11/13/2023

Pinned by Andrew Gold  Let me know your thoughts below. Are we to blame to an extent? Is it all on Brand? And was the NY Times biased?

Yes we are to blame but in a minor way.The general population could be blamed for every ill on the planet. We are not living in a utopia. This is why there are laws regulating personal behavior, laws regulating the sale of food, laws regulating corporate treatment of their employees (HR, work hours, salaries) and obviously public security (police, FBI, CIA). The majority of the blame is on Mr. Brand, and Mr. Brand's corporate employers. As for NY Times (magazine format) being biased; the length, vocabulary and some of the ideas presented in the article read aloud leads me to think that it was more of an opinion piece/editorial than a "just the facts" news article. Still, I am so weary of legacy news supporting the binary rule that seems to rule social media. Right, left should be directions on a map not a way to live a life.

Posted to The Behavioral Arts (RE: 2016 interview of Britany Spears) Uploaded on 11/12/2023

That was the first thing that I noticed when she entered the stage, her smile never lit up her face. I like her music but was not a fan who could tell by her body language or social media posts that something was wrong as years passed. This woman was able to care for herself, work a very challenging job that involved rehearsals, choreography and memorization. How a conservatorship was kept on for 13 years without the person in the conservatorship being audited annually to be sure her status had not changed is unbelievable. Shame on those in power who did nothing to help her all the way from the laws in California, to the judge, to the attorneys and finally to Brittany's family. Only her fans did not fail her.

Posted to Footless Jo (RE: Faith Healing) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/14/2023

My disability is not easy to discern, unless you know me well enough for me to explain my story. However I consider making it through each day as challenge accepted, challenge met, survival level attained aka I am happy. For someone to stop me and indicate that I need to "be healed" in order to consider myself a success is a painful thought. The waitress who said no should have been respected for having the right to that opinion and not thought imperfect and unworthy. What do you say if/when you are stopped by that type of person? Maybe say, "And peace be with you also" (as unironic as possible) then vacate the area ASAP or just do not engage which is the norm for most virtual contact with unwelcome comments?

Posted to Mina Le (RE: Fashion Industry and Older Women) Uploaded to You Tube 11/14/2023

Mina Le always makes a great mini doc with historical references and images. My opinion is that whether you prefer granny-core, body-con, religious-required attire or any style, you do you. I have been told (by 98.8% of my in-laws so take that however you wish😉) that I dress too young.  My usual go to is dark wash or black jeans, black boots, loose tops layered over a form fitting long sleeve opaque tee shirt with the only visible skin being my wrists, hands, upper neck area and head. Perhaps just me, but I suspect that these 98.8% opinions are more relevant to the fashion of the ones who criticize, not the fashion of the object (aka me) of their criticism. 😂 Not marketing to an older demo may actually be lowering the profitability of a brand. Forgetting individualism, human rights or free choice, I would ask all brands (from fast fashion to haute couture) are you making that much money that you can exclude any demo?

 Posted to Katie Couric (RE: Interview with Adam Kinzinger) Uploaded to You Tube 11/10/2023

Adam Kinzinger reminds me of the type of Republican that I used to vote for as an independent voter prior to 2016. With our current population of politicians in Washington DC, I was thinking that it might be nice if before a senator or representative could officially start their office there would need to be proof concerning their knowledge of the specific amendments and more importantly their comprehension of The Bill of Rights (Amendments #1 - #10) and the Preamble to the Constitution of The United States. (Extra points if they can briefly describe Amendments #11-27...now you can chair a committee.) Looking at the disarray in government especially at the federal level I hypothesize that these documents have been at worst forgotten and at best misunderstood. Full disclosure, this opinion comes from someone (I am a U.S. citizen) who avoided any class in U.S. History and when I was forced to attend such a class struggled to maintain a 2.0 GPA for the entire semester.😳

Posted to Law & Lumber (RE: Interview with Dr. Joe Corcoran) Uploaded to You Tube 11/14/2023

Thank you Rob and Dr. Corcoran for presenting and taking the time to do this interview. I am only one among many in this comment section, that courtroom (in Sarasota County, Florida), the doctor's family and his workplace, who feels that Dr. Corcoran perfectly represents what so many entrusted with our care should be or could be...a wise, compassionate, intelligent caregiver and human.

Posted to Recovery Addict (RE: Interview with Attorney and Paralegals - Plaintiff) 11/14/2023

This was an informative interview which tied up many questions that I still had concerning this trial. Well except for 2 questions which were not the object of this trial but still puzzles me: (1) How did ACH develop such a hostile work environment regarding its own personnel who had questions on patient care and treatment? (2) Why did JH absorb this hospital in 2011 without a thorough review of ACH's policies, treatments and outcomes? A bonus question for students of ethics and medical history, if Hippocrates got it right regarding patient rights well over a millennia ago, why are we still struggling with these concepts?

Living with Dementia (RE: Update by Leslie regarding Jason - episode 29) Uploaded 11/15/2023

Thank you for the update. I have no experience with being a caregiver, so I can only use the airplane emergency example. You put your own oxygen mask on first, then you can help others. What I am saying is that a caregiver must, whenever possible, put their own mental and physical health first. This condition is a marathon not a sprint.  You have to pace yourself, treat yourself and care for yourself with the result that you can better care for someone who can no longer do that alone. My thoughts are with you both.

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (RE: Change of venue for Murdaugh Trial) Uploaded 11/15/2023

Perhaps time passing would be an assist? However, waiting would also give Murdaugh what he wants, prison time in a "Club Fed" for the financial crimes, not prison time for the murders. However I would go much further afield than just a different county in the same circuit. Literally everyone in that community is a long-term acquaintance/friend, does business with the family, is simply a neighbor of anyone previously involved in this case and finally either worships or hates the Murdaugh family. It is not so much that you want a jury that doesn't know the facts or has not watched a streaming doc,  you want someone who is not within that "6 degrees of Kevin Bacon" trope only substitute Murdaugh for Kevin Bacon. 

Posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Navarro College Lawsuit) Uploaded to You Tube 11/15/2023

I think that the amount of past issues with the Navarro College Cheerleading Program indicates a known problem. No one would send their children to a college who does not feel it is their top priority to protect all their students, at all times, at all places where the students are competing for Navarro. Navarro's "cachet" for having a top cheer program, will evaporate unless they react proactively indicating how all students will have the college's support and protection. Even a perfunctory internet search by me produced: "Navarro Cheer Scandal". Humans may have short memories, but the internet does not. Navarro needs to look to the future, own these problems, set in protocols and settle the lawsuits asap. One year from now, will a search for Navarro result in "Cheer Scandals" or "Cheer Team wins competition"...it is literally Navarro's call.

Posted to The Try Guys (RE: Obstacle Course - Regular, Drunk and High) Uploaded 11/15/2023

I see "Don't leave a piano in the rain" as being tee-shirt worthy...but first we need proof of life regarding Eugene. While watching the guys try (see what I did there), fail and succeed, having the play-by-play by Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila along with interspersed science with Dr. Jay Mahajan was genius production!  Whose ever idea that was: pay raise and an overpriced coffee e-gift card (from corporate)!

Posted to Pretty Pastel Side Quests (RE: Thrifting Day#12) Uploaded to You Tube 11/18/2023

Social anxiety is my life.  I use my phone for games, social media, weather reports, time of the day, my calendar, news, note pad and just about everything else except to converse with a human. It is worse, I prefer company's robo-machines (as long as I initiate the call) rather than talk to a PERSON. Even with the "Urban Outfitters" dress (maybe do an image search?) there were some great purchases from the flea market. Maybe go back to the stores, for that Japanese 2000 fashion magazine and the adorable black butterfly dress.  Vivienne Westwood was an icon, her clothes were designed to show off one's form. Find images online of her designs (print or save to phone) then try to recreate them strictly from thrift shops and/or flea markets or even retail stores (but has to be on their sale rack).

Posted to Abby Cox (RE: gifts at funerals) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/17/2023

Being honest (and knowing that none of my family are on social media so unable to read this comment), I avoid funerals as my takeaway is depression and/or a migraine. Being even more honest, the promise of taking away a goodie bag filled with edible treats, handcrafted gloves and perhaps jewelry, would definitely make me far more motivated to participate.  Lewis is adorable glad he has a home with a very good family.  Nicole "rises" for puppies and I applaud her for doing so.

Posted to The Behavioral Arts (RE: Tiffany Gomas - plane incident) Uploaded on11/18/2023

My opinion was and still is that Ms. Gomas wanted off that plane, either because she was unhappy with her seating or due to a dose of something which altered her behavior. This event reminds me of the behavior of that (probably former) Alaska Airlines deadheading pilot (Joseph D. Emerson) who tried to set off the fire extinguishers on a Horizon Air flight in October 2023. Like Ms. Gomas, Mr. Emerson mistakenly believed that the plane and all on board were in imminent danger. Approximately 24+ hours before his flight, Mr. Emerson who stated to the police that he had recently been battling depression, had consumed "magic" mushrooms for the first time. While in the pilot's cabin, Mr. Emerson went from seemingly sane to hallucinating in seconds. Ms. Gomas may simply be too embarrassed personally or maybe afraid of losing her career/business to admit to a mental health or a substance issue.

Posted to NeuroTransmissions (RE: Mass Shooters - Why) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/20/2023

I came across this video about a week after yet another mass shooting. I wanted to know why. Mental health coverage suffers from insufficient coverage along with the stigma of embarrassment or fear of the process.Yes, most individuals with mental health disorders do not become serial killers. However, I wonder concerning the reverse of that statement. We (aka non-professionals) often ascribe these tragedies to sociopathy and psychopathy characteristics. Neither pathology is listed in the DSM-5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). What is listed is ASPD (antisocial personality order). ASPD can show itself in traits such as uncontrolled rage, extreme beliefs, no remorse or guilt which when weapons are added produce tragedy. We should never demonize or stigmatize the mentally ill, it is wrong ethically and absolutely no help in our current situation. I agree proper insurance coverage along with destigmatizing mental illness is vital to end this loop of tragedies. 

Posted to Growing Up in Scientology (RE: Aaron is no longer a member of AfterMath Fdn)11/20/2023

I like the attitude that Aaron has verbalized, as in there are multiple You Tube channels exposing this cult, why not have multiple organizations that can financially help former cult member while also assisting current members escape this cult. BTW if for no other reason it would show a certain cult solidarity if both foundations recommend each other to those in need irregardless as to personality conflicts. I wonder if "Your Lawyer Friend Zac" (who has a growing You Tube channel) might be willing to help in setting up this new foundation? Don't forget all those ethical statutes 😉

Posted to Sterling Tompkins (RE: AfterMath Foundation) Uploaded to You Tube 11/21/2023

Another thank you here. I was close to unsubscribing from Mike Rinder. I am only a single number (on any site's subscriber total), but I like to feel that I am in agreement with a site's mission statement that has that single number. Mike Rinder and Growing Up in Scientology have a common goal, remove that cult's tax exempt status and free its members to be with their friends and families. Thank you Sterling for bringing me back to the intellectual adult side. Yes I know, a badly misquoted Star Wars line, no excuses as I did NOT grow up in a cult.😉

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Case of baby Indi) Uploaded to You Tube 11/21/2023

I would be interested in a followup on this story. QUESTIONS:

(1)What was the main argument given by the hospital for not releasing the child to the parents for at home palliative care or care abroad? 

(2) Is there no AMA (patient discharged against medical advice) form to sign in the UK?

(3) Were Indi's parents, like Maya's, threatened with criminal action or loss of custody if they removed their child from the hospital?

(3) Did the parents expect the NHS (National Health Service) to cover all or some of the costs to go to Italy for care? 

(4) Is a lawsuit possible for wrongful death of this child or as an agency of UK govt. is the NHS and the hospital immune from that legal action?

Posted to the Recovery Addict (RE: New Defense Motion in Maya case) Uploaded on 11/22/2023

The horse is out of the barn, Schrödinger's cat  has escaped that box, Icarus flew too close to the sun and has fallen. Unless the judge specified/ordered that family members living with any juror stay off social media, said family members do not visit the courtroom and these family members do not even verbalize opinions formed from the knowledge shared by various Law Tube videos and streaming content, then this brief's points are weak and irrelevant. Mr. Shapiro you fought valiantly, (not ethically), yet vigorously for your client. All you should do now is try to lower the financial award amount. Every brief filed, every interview given and every accusation thrown at the plaintiffs only makes the defendant, aka your client, look more and more guilty.

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: New Defense Motion in Maya case) Uploaded on 11/22/2023

Were I to write a scenario to make things even worse for JH-ACH's public image I could not come up with a better one than this motion listing the what ifs, fantasies, irrelevancies, internet/social media illiteracy and misogyny than JH-ACH's attorneys' motion regarding juror 1 and mrs. juror 1 (shhh juror 1 and mrs. juror 1 live together). Perhaps the defendant's attorneys should focus on lowering the financial award to the plaintiff, making sure/proclaiming that JH-ACH is in compliance with patient rights and leave the fictional fantasy writing to pros like Neil Gaiman. Mr. Gaiman has absolutely nothing to do with this trial, he is just my favorite fantasy author, although the writer of this motion is almost a close second.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Conversation w/homesteader, Jess Sowards) Uploaded on 11/24/2023

Jess's love and enthusiasm for her family and farm came right through my monitor. I am not a farmer, so it could be correctly assumed that I am here for entertainment. I am also here for learning and seeing different lives. Traditionally learning can come from facts presented in a manual, but I have always felt that the trial and error form of learning is the transmitted knowledge that stays with you long term. My current Morgan error/learning experience fav was hearing about that gang of adolescent geese who destroyed a garden. This is not schadenfreude on my part. I imagine the joy that those young geese felt when they found heaven in a garden. It makes me smile along with reminding me to never turn my back on that salmon or grilled chicken that is sitting on my kitchen counter no matter what the age (or socialization level) of the humans or creatures that share my home. BTW awwww for GinnyBarnCat.

Posted to Andrew Gold (RE: More discussion on Meghan and Harry) Uploaded on 11/24/2023

Everyone in the royal and non-royal families of Meghan and of Harry need a time out, finances permitting, maybe for approximately a year and one half? Then have Charles, William and Harry discuss where they see family relationships going. Not sure if Meghan's half-sister still has that law suit pending, but maybe put it on hold or just end it as if it is still in effect any benefits probably only involve the law firm net profit. Life is complicated, hard and often too short, everyone needs move forward not dwell on the group's stupid, selfish or clueless mistakes from the past.

Posted to Growing Up in Scientology (RE: Updates) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/25/2023

I am thankful for all; a win for Florence (Kentucky), a good start for Mark Bunker and a rebounding of Aaron's energy. I quite like that this channel (and others) are owning the phrase "keyboard warriors". Leaders are only as powerful as the strength and number of their followers. A keyboard can allow its users the power of communication, education and support. These keyboard users can become de facto warriors who are collectively working towards the breakup of a tax-exempt cult whose main objectives are power and money for its "captain" along with forced dissolution of families and abandonment of friends for cult's followers.

Posted to Andrew Gold (RE:  Update on Huw Edwards situation) Uploaded on 11/25/2023

Odd that a teenager could be determined to be legally an adult in one country while being classified legally as a child in another country, but that is the situation we live with.  However as a 62 year old married person (over 25 years to one person and 5 children from this marriage) with ethical and public responsibilities due to his job, having an affair with a teenager, even if said teen is of legal age, is problematic. The power imbalance alone should be obvious and avoided. As the 17 year old and Mr. Edwards had met (mother of 17 year old saw a photo of them together), the age discrepancy should have been obvious to Mr. Edwards. I have read that Mr. Edwards is currently in hospital suffering from depression. Yes this is an unfortunate situation. However, I wonder how this teenager is doing, what is that individual's mental health status, has a prognosis been made, any treatment plans formed? Even with NHS, will there be any financial issues for the 17 year old's family? Before embarking on this behavior, the more mature, ethical individual of 62 years of age, depressed or not, should have sought assistance before forever affecting the future of this 17 year old.

Posted to Andrew Gold (RE: Discussion with writer Vanessa Griogoriadis) Uploaded 11/24/2023

This was a fascinating discussion. I have just subscribed to Vanessa Griogoriadis' podcast, "Infamous". Ozempic was developed by Novo Nordisk in 2012 and approved by the FDA (in the U.S.) in 2017. I would guess the drug has been in distribution, at least for the diabetic population in the U.S. for 5+ years. I am guessing somewhere online there is data on medically observed side effects, however not sure that 1/2 decade of observation is enough to release to the general population for off-label use. However, I am not shocked that people with the means to buy this drug, are buying this drug for specifically for weight loss. Nice of celebrities to be the beta testers on weight loss meds for the rest of us.😉

Posted to penguinz0 (RE: Netflix's version of Squid Game) Uploaded to You Tube on 11/25/2023

I knew about the MrBeast version (did not watch) but I did not know about this show shown on Netflix. I intend to forget about this after I watch this video with an admitted amount of schadenfreude in my soul. As for being scripted, all "reality" shows are scripted. They even plan the arguments, the angst and the resulting absurdity. Although I usually manage to avoid movie spoilers, avoiding reality show participants (those Housewives are everywhere, even in jail cells) is much more difficult.

Posted to Kelli Copter (RE: AfterMath Foundation removing Aaron Smith-Levin) 11/26/2023

New subscriber here, oddly via You Tube's algorithm (am a subscriber to Growing Up in Scientology, Mike Rinder, R.Reese and Sterling Tompkins ). Thank you for the very fair commentary. I do have my own opinions on this situation, but I agree that all involved do have one thing in common, to end this cult by removing their tax exemption status (in the U.S. specifically) and  "freeing" this cult's members to reunite with family and friends. Kelli is correct soon there may be an additional avenue (Foundation) for current and ex-members of this cult to find assistance and advice.

BTW beautiful song, message and love that graphic. I would like to think that the phrase "I'm calling...." refers to all those as yet in this cult thus unable to hug their family members and friends on the outside.

Posted to SpillSesh (RE: Casey Neistate and the David Dobrik documentary) Uploaded 11/25/2023

I agree with this commentary on the unreleased Dobrik doc. Casey got too close to the subject of his film. Perhaps Casey Neistat saw a young Casey in David Dobrik. Casey Neistat is a smart, gifted and ethical individual but he made a major filmmaking mistake in becoming Dobrik's close friend before the film's completion. It made the process of releasing the film personal rather than professional. These interviews are being made to attract a buyer. Unfortunately for Casey Neistat until this film is someone else's property, this smart, gifted, ethical creator will always feel a certain amount of guilt and regret.

Posted to Lisa Gale (RE: AfterMath Foundation and Aaron Smith-Levin) Uploaded 11/27/2023

New subscriber (coming from Growing Up In Scientology, R.Reese and Sterling Tompkins), I do hope the AF foundation watches this video as there were so many valid, helpful and necessary suggestions proposed  (aka free PR advice) to edit those problematic ethical addition to the Foundation's bylaws. My impression of Aaron(Growing Up In Scientology) is that he would be open to these ideas. I do not agree with the way the AF handled this situation. However as ex-cult members admittedly the board has its own "baggage". That new ethics clause does have a cult-ish vibe, it needs editing ASAP.  Everything in this comment is obviously MY opinion. MY hope is that everyone who has escaped from this cult will work together to end this cult's abuses, help remove its tax exempt status and most importantly assist all ex-members of this cult in whatever ways that they can.

Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Grant Cardone interview with ice cold  ) 11/28/2023

I did watch the Lex Friedman interview------->    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1lN9zkK_k0&t=83s

I found Aaron quite clear and easy to understand in spite of the Scientology's rather hyperbolic terms and acronyms for ordinary things and bad science fiction labels for non-existent things. For those triggered by family alienation and loss, know that that there were some questions that rightfully elicited an emotional response from Aaron. Aaron is not being egotistical, he is a far more eloquent spokesperson than Grant Cardone (talk about a low bar😉) for anyone wishing the answer to, "what is Scientology?" Simply watch even the first 10-15 minutes of this Lex Friedman interview then compare to the Cardone interview.

Posted to Costume Drama (RE: Vlog of trip to St. Louis - museum and ball) Uploaded 11/29/2023

The museum fashion and accessories were exquisite in their design, tailoring and embellishments. The stories of their creation, actual real-life use and how they ended up in this museum would fascinating to know. Fun to see so many familiar faces at the ball, especially Abby doing early 21st century moves while in much older century's attire.  I am following lots of trials (JH-ACH, Murdaugh) on You Tube so this vlog was the fresh air I needed.

Posted to Living With Dementia (RE: a Jason update) Uploaded to You Tube 11/29/2023

I did look up confabulation and dementia. It was so sad, the brain is trying to fill in blanks created by the deteriorating memory function in order to try and hold onto reality and logic. I so so hope as a caregiver there is considerable one-to-one therapy available and being utilized. A caregiver needs to be able to talk to someone not personally involved in this new path. I cannot imagine the pain involved and the generosity of spirit that a caregiver needs. Thank you again for sharing this voyage with subscribers to this channel.

Posted to Mia Maples (#Short - Antique Dollhouse finished) Uploaded to You Tube 11/20/2023

I feel like Indiana Jones, "this should be in a museum". However donating it to be played with is a generous idea. Maybe donate to a secondary school, one that teaches design, architecture and decoration to children? YES do another one!