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<![CDATA[During the month of October the ACC of jacksonville is cutting their normal adoption price is HALF!That brings it to ONLY $40 dollars! Where else can you get a best friend that only requires love and food? You can visit the website below and search the adoptable pets (even by age, size, and type) there are ALOT of loving animals out there, go save a life! <a href="http://www.coj.net/Departments/Environmental+and+Compliance/Animal+Care+and+Control/Pets+Online.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.coj.net/Departments/Environmental+and+Compliance/Animal+Care+and+Control/Pets+Online.htm</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Join the Fun for Lots of Prizes at ATP Car Boutique PINK Buddy Bucks Event to Support Jeannie Blayock's Buddy Bucks M-Line. 904-268-6797 - Lots of food..fun and contests to enter and lots and lots of Prizes good ones for kids also see a real Fire Truck located at ATP CAR BOUTIQUE.. 11018 Old St. Augustine Rd. 904-268-6797 visit our website for full flyer details <a href="http://atpcarboutique.com" rel="nofollow">http://atpcarboutique.com</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[OK, you can paint your house if you know how to do that. You can work on your car if you know how to do that. Surveillance...Is not a learn as you go thing. Question: What do they call someone who is conducting surveillance without a PI license? A Stalker. So if you need some assistance with a cheater in your life, need a background check run on someone or have a child custody case ..Please give me a call. I offer free consultations. PLease call Greg Choate, Buccaneer Investigations (A 2600231) at 904-213-4286 or check out my websites at <a href="http://www.Floridainvestigators.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.Floridainvestigators.net</a> or <a href="http://www.Buccaneerinvestigators.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.Buccaneerinvestigators.net</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[This election has me very upset. With all the out and out lies being told by Obama and the media not calling him on any of them. I'm even more upset that McCain does not take the opportunity to respond to them while debating. It seems like McCain isn't even listening to what Obama is saying. He's being served up a softball to hit out of the park and he doesn't even recognize it. AND the statement that Obama makes at every debate, "I don't understand why we are in Iraq, a country that had nothing to do with 911". McCain should hit that one out of the park... with "If you Senator Obama, were experienced in foriegn policy you'd understand". AND the lastest response from Obama, last night that he, Obama, wouldn't allow genocide to exist in any country by sending in troops to help. Another home run opportunity missed by McCain. McCain should have pushed back to the Obama statement about not knowing why we were in Iraq where genocide was happening before we went in... it was all about WMD remember? It also cost Saddam his life in an Iraqi court decision.--- All this has me bitterly clinging to my God and my guns.]]>

<![CDATA[my ad is under oct. 1 w/picture]]>

<![CDATA[I am looking for my father. He is said to be in this area unless otherwise. If you know of him please let me know.]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.florida-mom.com" target="blank" rel="nofollow"><h3>FLORIDA MOM MAGAZINE</a> - October '08 - Supporting Alzheimers - Florida Mom's FUN-draiser</h3> <img src="http://www.florida-mom.com/issues/article-fun-draiser1.jpg" border="" align="left"> Sandy Catallo knows what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s. Her husband, George, is in the late stages of the debilitating disease and she is doing everything in her power to support the Alzheimer’s Foundation in its search for a cure. She came out to volunteer on September 13th, at the Florida Mom Magazine’s FUNdraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association held in front of the 1-800-flowers in the Intracoastal Target Shopping Center. “My husband is in late stage Alzheimer’s and is now at home with 24-hour care,” said Catallo. “The Alzheimer’s Association has been very helpful to me. They put me in touch with Carol Neil of the Hope Adult Daycare Services and he loved going there. That was his office. From there, I just admire what she (Neil) has done and we formed this charitable organization, Friends of Hope. Now I am very involved in supporting this organization. I believe in the Alzheimer’s Association and its research to find a cure. It’s taking over the world and it is the cruelest disease that I know of. It’s cruel to everyone that is involved. Living with the disease has made me want to help.” The FUNdraiser, which had the Jaguars ROAR Cheerleaders, a City of Jacksonville Fire Truck, SpaceWalk bounces, snow cones, face painting, and a 45 basket raffle, was held to raise money for the Hope Adult Daycare Services team who walked in the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk on September 20th. Businesses that came out to support the Alzheimer’s Association at the event include Curves, Greenwood School, 1-800-Flowers, Sweet & Sassy, Dr. Cullum’s HealthSource, Comfy Soles, Kids by the Hour, Cummer Art Gallery, the Jacksonville Zoo, Jazzercise, Spacewalk of Jacksonville, Cookie Lee Jewelry, and the Sylvan Learning Center. Many volunteers from the Alzheimer’s Association were on hand to help during the event. <img src="http://www.florida-mom.com/issues/article-fun-draiser2.jpg" border="" align="right"> Mark Moore, a trainer at the Alzheimer’s Association came out to support the Florida Mom Magazine event. “There is so much competition for dollars these days,” said Moore. “We have really reached the point, where we need some sort of infusion of dollars soon.” Moore said there are 4.5 million people a year diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Without a vaccination against the disease, they expect by 2050, that number will be between 11 and 16 million people diagnosed with the disease. “Of all the dementia’s, Alzheimer’s is the most common,” said Moore. Moore said volunteers are crucial to their organization. “Nobody has the money to fund full-time positions, so the more we can get people to volunteer, the better off we are,” he said. “Currently we have about 30-50 volunteers, but we could always use more. We need them for the support groups and for one-on-one meetings with clients.” Mary Orser, who manned a booth at the event for Curves, said her mother Pearl Orser suffered from Alzheimer’s. “It’s very personal,” said Orser. “It’s in my family and I would really like to find a cure. The Alzheimer’s Association was very supportive to me as we went through that with her. I strongly believe in Curves and if we continue to work out and stay busy hopefully it will help us avoid having that happen to us.”<img src="http://www.florida-mom.com/issues/article-fun-draiser3.jpg" border="" align="left"> The September 20th Memory Walk took place at the Jacksonville Landing. It had been raining all morning, but upon arriving, their were still well over three hundred people ready to support and walk for a great cause. Tish Sheeshley, the North & Central Florida Alzheimers Association’s CEO grabbed the microphone and got the crowd energized just as the rains began to stop. The horn sounded and the crowd proceeded to walk over the Main street and Acosta bridges, before coming back to the Landing. It was a great finale to a lot of worthwhile work for a great cause. Check <a href="http://www.florida-mom.com" target="blank" rel="nofollow">www.Florida-Mom.com</a> for articles.]]>

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<![CDATA[48' Sea Ray Sundancer, may be in your area. Boat is White with Blue Canvas. Name on back of vessel "Ves-Sea" Underneath it reads: GR & Mari, Naples, Fl Name may have been switched, no name, or unprofessional quality lettering in case this has already been removed. Distinctive marks: Left side of swim platform has 8"x3" big black mark. Under swim platform is 1" pvc piping with fountain lights on cable. Cable goes from trunk to underneath with bungee cord holding lights. Captains area bench has 1/2" burn on the bench. $20,000 Reward is being offered or $5,000 Reward if boat has substantial damage Reply or call 239-269-8889 if you have any information or have seen this boat. Thank you in advance for taking your time to read this! ]]>

<![CDATA[unwanted garagesale items: i will pick up your unwanted yard\garagesale items leftoversjust call 504-9957 cathy anytime thanks]]>

<![CDATA[Has anyone been to the Hobby Lobby on Old St. Augustine road lately? I went there, last Christmas, and I was sorely disappointed. The store was a mess, I couldn't find anything and no one was around to help me. Well, I went again recently, probably 2 weeks ago, and I was SHOCKED. That store has done a complete 180!! I found what I was looking for, right where it should have been, and was even offered help by TWO different people on my way to find it. The store looks great, well organized and the people must all be new. They all were friendly and helpful, they even knew what they were talking about when it came to what I was looking for. I am so excited to go back again soon, I just wanted everyone else to know how wonderful that store is now!!]]>

<![CDATA[Had to clean out a vacation home and now need to get stuff out of our garage! Furniture, gathering table, coffe table, end table, king bed with matching dresser and 2 bedside tables, antqiue armoire (minor repair needed), video chairs/rockers, tons of beach house accessories. Kids toys, easle, pretend store. Great girl costumes for halloween, at least 10. Shower curtain, towels, dishes, silverware, pots/pans. All the stuff in excellent show house quality. Most see to believe. 3315 Bishop Estates Road, 8am-1pm, please respect opening time frame within reason.]]>

<![CDATA[The time is Now! $700 Billion Rejected is Good News. Do you that the government is required to give away billions of dollars in grants annually? Whether you need tuition assistance, funds to start up your own business, or even to pay bills you have fallen behind on; that $700 billion is really Our pocket money. Let our Grant Specialists give you the contact information so that you may get the money you need for Anything today. Guaranteed. GrantSpecialists@gmail.com Serious inquiries only.]]>

<![CDATA[i have info regarding a missing runaway teen she is about 5 3 inches and strawberry blonde more on the red side---very petite no more than 100 pounds if that she has a dimpled chin and is fair complected she looks to be 14-16 years old very pretty i am not sure of her real name she goes by beckah but i was also told her name is shannon. it miight not be either i could easily identify a photo and so could 4 other people if this sounds like your child please contact me via email]]>

<![CDATA[There's various food festivals taking place this year in the local area. Festival, County, City, Month Great Atlantic Seafood Festival, Duval, Jacksonville, March Backyard BBQ Blast, Duval, Jacksonville, March 'Make it Mild or Make it Wild' Chili Cook-off, Duval, Jacksonville, April Folio Weekly Beer & Music Festival, Duval, Jacksonville, July Northeast Florida Blueberries & Barbecue Festival, Nassau, Callahan, June Isle Of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, Nassau, Fernandina Beach, May First Coast Ham Jam, Clay, Green Cove Springs, November Cheesecake Challenge, St Johns, St Augustine, December San Sebastian Winefest, St Johns, St Augustine, February St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival, St Johns, St Augustine, March A Taste of St. Augustine, St Johns, St Augustine, April Rhythm and Ribs Festival, St Johns, St Augustine, April An Evening with EPIC Chefs, St Johns, St Augustine, April San Sebastian Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp, St Johns, St Augustine, August Bostwick Blueberry Festival, Putnam, Bostwick, June St. Johns River Catfish Festival, Putnam, Crescent City, April Palatka Blue Crab Festival, Putnam, Palatka, May Check <a href="http://www.FoodFestGuide.com" rel="nofollow">www.FoodFestGuide.com</a> for details, FREE information, and more food festivals across the state of Florida. LIMITED TIME, SPECIAL OFFER - "Food Fest!" is on SALE for 40% Off the cover price. But HURRY -- Sale ends October 31, 2008! Read the <a href="http://www.FoodFestGuide.com/ff_content/TBO_Article.pdf" target="ArticleWin" rel="nofollow">Tampa Tribune's newspaper article</a> about "Food Fest!" "Food Fest!" makes a great gift for your family and friends!]]>

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<![CDATA[I've applied to hundreds of jobs (some of which i'm more than qualified for)and been on a ton of interviews. I never get the job. I dont get it. I thought maybe it was the economy but my friends and family are able to replace their jobs within a matter of days. Am I the only one going through this? anyone have any ideas? I'm mainly applying for office work/reception kind of things.]]>

<![CDATA[I am working on my EAGLE Scout Project and for every donation over $20, you will receive a Werner Tool Holder (valued at $30) that fits on top of your step ladder. This would also make a great gift. I had 50 of them donated to me to help raise money, so please email me before they run out. Please email me at foojax@yahoo.com if you wish to donate or you have any questions. Our troop meets at Eastport Baptist Church on Tuesdays, at 7:00 pm. Thank you, Justin Troop 286 Eastport Baptist Church]]>

<![CDATA[My name is Connie Evans. I am married to Mark A. Evans(Mark A. Henning). We live in Virginia. I am searching for Carl William Henning. He is probably retired from the Navy. He is in his late 60's or early to mid 70's. Please email with any information. My husband has not seen him since 2000 when Carl's other son died. The photo is 8 years old.]]>

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<![CDATA[Trying to locate witnesses to an accident which occurred on Monument Rd near the Atlantic Blvd intersection. A white pick-up truck hit a tan colored sedan near the Car Spa and Firestone Tires throwing it across the median and into the oncoming traffic lane. If anyone witnessed this accident please email at the provided link or contact the JSO and ask for Officer Clicks (sp?). Thank you!]]>

<![CDATA[You can cover a pile of manure with roses and other colorful flowers. However, it is still manure underneath the sweet scent of a rose... www.lanternsquarecondos.com ]]>

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<![CDATA[What ever happened to Mark Wright and the issue he had with the real estate agent ??????? ]]>

<![CDATA[Anyone know the whereabouts of Edward (Eddie) Allen Wyatt (born 27 Mar 1970) should call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You will be eligible for a cash reward and can remain 100% anonymous. You'll also be creating a safer city for you and your family.]]>

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<![CDATA[The Lantern Square Condominiums suffered serious water damage to over 60 of its units. The water damage was due to defects in construction of the property. The property was built by Arlington Properties and the community is now owned by Miami developer Vivian Dimond. It has been made known that the developer/owner of the property is not planning to fix the damaged condos (even if the damage is minor). Many of the units are currently unoccupied, but she and her leasing staff are working to rent the units out. Several of the condominium owners suffered damage to their units and it was a huge struggle for those people to get their condos fix and repaired. If you are considering renting at Lantern Square, make sure to ask about water damage and mold to any unit you look at. If you lease here, get it in writing about the water and mold damage. We know for a fact the leasing office has rented out condos here and in all likelihood, not disclosed to the tenant the water and mold damage. The Duval County Health Department has been contacted by a few of the current tenants at Lantern Square, as well people at other agencies here in Jacksonville.]]>

<![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Thousands of dogs and cats find their way into the city's animal shelter each year; however, according to an internal review of Jacksonville's Animal Care and Control, 70 percent of those animals never make it out. Earlier this year, the city requested a study of the problems at the facility. The report, which lists major concerns with bookkeeping, animal health and holding time of animals, has since begun to circulate. The report states nearly three-quarters of the animals taken in at the shelter are euthanized. Tike Loverme, who visited animal control on Wednesday to adopt a dog, told Channel 4 she was well aware that the pooches she passed by in her search would more than likely be dead by this time next week. She said the statistics break her heart. "Every animal needs a loving home," said Loverme. Unfortunately, not every animal at the shelter is going to get one. The majority of the animals have to be put down to make room for others. On Tuesday, 79 animals were taken into the shelter and 78 animals were euthanized. Only five pets were adopted. That heart-breaking number prompted animal lovers to take a close look at what really goes on at the shelter. The task force that issued the report on the shelter said it found several problems that existed at animal care and control. The report is very critical of what goes on at animal control. For example, when animals are first brought in, there was no determination made if they were adoptable or not. The task force found very little push to get animals adopted. It stated that animals that were set to be put down were not euthanized in time. The group also said there were sick animals with healthy animals and that bookkeeping at the facility was sloppy. Since the report has been released, changes have been made at Jacksonville Animal Care and Control. Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi, who oversees that division said staff has been upgraded and a second vet was hired. "So we have instituted since the report came out is to vaccinate every animal that is brought in, no matter what. But remember it also adds a cost component to it," Gujjarlapudi said. He also said staff at the animal control is being crossed trained to handle other areas at the shelter. The city said it has made many changes since the report came out but there is one thing it cannot change. "Overcrowding is something that is beyond our control in the sense that we cannot determine how many animals we accept. We have to accept every animal that is brought in, plus we have limited kennel space," Gujjarlapudi said. A new animal control facility is expected to open in about a year. However, the same overcrowding problems could still exist. For information on how to adopt a pet, visit AnimalCareandControl, or check out SpotaPup.com to find dogs that fit your lifestyle.]]>

<![CDATA[I am currently seeking boarders, students, instructors, and trainers who would be interested in making use of a family and community friendly facility in the Mandarin area. I have a vision that includes boarding, lessons, training, 4-H, fun shows/days, parties, camps, horse leasing, clinics, arena/trail open to the public, group horse education classes, just to name a few ideas. My goal is to make horse riding and owning as affordable as possible. I hope you will visit my website to find out more about me and my plans for this property : www.gingerbreadacres.com]]>

<![CDATA[I am interested in hearing from other patients, family members, nurses, and/or doctors that have experienced a situation similar to my sons: Our 18 year old son recently underwent, what was to be an invasive, surgery for correction of Pectus Excavatum (deformity of the sternum) at Memorial Hospital here in Jacksonville. The normal hospital stay for this procedure is usually five days , w/ a eight week home recovery. However, due to complications, our son is still in the hospital seven (7) weeks later. Thank God for insurance! Serious complications includes fluid build-up and drainage from the large incision in his chest (surgical drains were removed three days after surgery). High fever, chills, lack of energy, elevated eosinophils. The fluid build-up and drainage has been non-stop for six weeks. Finally, after several CT's, ex-rays, cultures, cocktail of IV antibiotics, the surgeon stated he's having a reaction to the titanium plate and would have to remove it. Surgical removal of the titanium plate was performed over a week ago and he is still having issues with drainage (once again, surgical JP drains were removed three days after surgery).]]>

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<![CDATA[We EMPLOYEES never stopped working, we just grew bored with you but thanks for the concern. Good luck on your job hunt though.]]>

<![CDATA[This story is a tradegy & shows how BIG CORPORATION (RE/MAX) discriminated & took advantage of a disabled veteran & his sick spouse. I am so irate with this story because I to am a disabled vet myself & to see a brother of mine go through what they have gone through, really blows my mind. I have seen alot of things in my time but never have I seen the ABUSE that this couple has indured for so long. No wonder they have nothing left. This story takes it all. I encourage everyone to look at these videos. They are sickning. <a rel="nofollow">http://www.myspace.com/wrightmartin]]>

<![CDATA[Some of the people who complain about others who are in the medical care profession have never thought about anything other than themselves. Nurses and doctors are people who get sick, have bad days and sometimes hate their jobs like others. Maybe you get treated like crap in the ER because your a selfish prick with only a broken arm waiting while others with much more serious injuries are being seen first. It is called triage. Try smiling and thanking a nurse for working a 12 hour shift for the fourth day in a row to help your sorry ass. I'm not a nurse or doctor, my wife is a nurse not employed by Shands.]]>

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<![CDATA[These two are the best communities in Jax to rent in.. 1. If you don't mind paying for amenities that don't exist! 2. Having the pedestrian and vehicle access gates open 24/7, so anyone can walk right onto the property. 3. Having to deal with being lied too by the leasing office 4. If you don't mind having crackheads walking through the parking lot late a night. 5. If you like living in a community where rules are not explained to new residents and where they are not enforced. 6. If you like renting a unit with mold damage that the rental office neglects to inform you of... 7. If you like giving them a deposit you will never get back, especially after you move out in frustration. The developer of these two complexes owns two other properties. Monterey on Beach Boulevard and Oasis of Mandarin. Check out Lantern Square and Kendall Lakes in Kendall Town. They are claiming it is going to be the next TOWN CENTER. This a lie and they will tell you that businesses are being erected on Lantern Street. This is also a HUGE LIE. The sales & leasing manager will tell you that Lantern Square is so great! If she believes this to be true, then why did she purchase a condominium at Monterey Condominiums on Beach Blvd? I will tell you why. She is a personal friend of the developer who owns Lantern Square, Kendall Lakes, Oasis of Mandarin, and Monterey Condominiums (see pic below of Monterey) ]]>

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<![CDATA[I was just wondering where all the employers at shasnds were it is getting pretty lonley here in local news.What did someone tattle? Now you have to do your job?? Shands victim]]>

<![CDATA[The Law Of Threefold Return. It is whatever energy, be it positive or negative that a person puts out will return to them threefold. My Unsolicited Advice:Pretty Simple Shands Employees: If you don't like your job because of the hours you put in or the type of patients you have to treat, QUIT and get another job. Shands Patients: If you don't like the way the hospital is run or the way the employees treat you, complain to the Director or Don't go there. I myself had a really bad experience in the ER. I was taken by Rescue and asked to sit in the waiting room as they were packed and no beds available. I spent over 12 hours before I was taken back from the waiting room to be examined and another 12 or more in the back while 9 Doctors tried to figure out what my problem was. By the time they decided to do an exploratory operation to find out what was wrong, my internal organs were shutting down. The problem: My small intestines were blocked, I had gangrene,and peritonitis also. They removed 3 and 1/2 ft.of my small bowell. I spent 1-1/2 weeks in ICU and another 2 on 8th floor. I honestly have to say though that I think if's it's anyone's fault it is the intake person who decideds who needs to be seen first, and their failure to recognize such is probably because of all the people that come there hoping to get their drug fix for the day or maybe a place to sleep for the night. I also have to state that once I was moved from the waiting area into the back for treatment and from the back to ICU I was treated with dignity and the upmost care. Everyone was nice and I never had to ask for anything. They went beyond the call of duty to see I had everything I needed.I almost died, but they made sure I didn't.There is a lot more to this story that I did not write as it would serve no purpose, nor would it change the past and all that happened prior to being admitted. I would just say this to everyone, If you have an emergency and need to go to the emergency room,please go.If it's not an emergency and you just need drugs,walk down the street and see a dealer.There's no waiting. If you need shelter and food, there are plenty where you can find a bed and a meal for the night. If you get drunk, fall and scrape your knee, put a band aide on it and call your Doctor tomorrow if you feel you need to.Leave the ER for those that really need it and then maybe a life will be spared. We have the option to learn from our experiences even the bad ones.Peace to all.Accept the things you cannot change, Change the things you can, and Pray for the wisdom to know the difference.]]>

<![CDATA[If you are an owner at any of the following apartment to condominium conversion communities (Oasis of Mandarin, Lantern Square Condominiums, or Monterey Condominiums) then we wonder just how happy you are with where you are living? Most of us paid good money to live in a condominium community, but now find ourselves stuck living in a rental community, as the developer of these three communities is now leasing out all her unsold units in order to cover her own financial strain. We are paying HOA on our condominiums, but the big question for everyone... "is the developer paying HOA on all the condos she owns?" Has the developer maintained the property you live in? Did you suffer water or mold damage from tropical storm Fay? Are you finding yourself stuck in a sea of rental units, paying a mortgage and HOA when everyone around you is renting? You are unable to rent out your condo, unable to sell and considering foreclosure? Many of us may have no financial recourse but to walk away. If you are an owner at any of the above mentioned properties, then you know what we are speaking of. We are fed up with being lied too, told sob story after sob story and waiting for the developer to bail on us and leave us stranded. We have heard of her financial hardship, which is a little hard to digest given the construction of her new and expensive residence which is currently underway by the ocean in Miami. It's all public record on the Miami-Dade property search website. You can find it via a Google search. The slogan on the Lantern Square Condominium website says, "Lantern Square, the light that welcomes you home"... that is unless it is burned out or broken. ]]>

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<![CDATA[SEE UPDATES BELOW AS THEY COME IN PLEASE. Joshua Merrell, 21 years of age, was in a motorcycle accident 33 days ago. He was taken to Shands Jax having critical brain injuries. Initially he was in a coma for several weeks. Although he was wearing a helmet, part of his skull must be reconstructed when he is well enough for the doctors to do so. He has a feeding tube, a trach, and has been going in and out of conciousness. He opens his eyes at times and seems to be recognizing his mom and dad. He and his parents are fighters and with their faith in God and with the faith and prayers from others, they are trusting God for his healing. Many prayers have been going on all over the US as far as Alaska and also into Canada and other countries. His progress is coming along slowly but surely and with our faith in God we are hoping, praying and trusting Him for a full recovery. His parents are being very strong through this but they do have their ups and downs. If any of you are led by God, please join in by faith to pray or make a monetary contribution to help them with their medical expenses as they are far exceeding more than we could possibly imagine and continue to rise. Of course his parents have put Joshua ahead of their financial burdens. And I think those of us who have children can certainly understand that. They want him to have the best medical care possible and they do not care what they have to lose materialistically speaking. If any of you out there feel led from the heart to make a difference in their lives, pray with all your heart, contribute to their financial needs, and pass the word around to those you know who may want to help in either situation or both. So I pray that all of you find it in your hearts to do what you can for this family to help them get through this hardship. I'm sure they would be blessed to know God truly works through others to help those in need. Personally, I would like God to be acknowledged and given the Glory for their needs being met. Therefore, I am writing this without them having any knowledge of my doing so. I believe because we all matter to one another as well as mattering to God. Doing this confidendially and without glory to ourselves, I'm certain God will be pleased as we help in obedience to Him. It is through God's leading we find our purpose here on earth. And that purpose is to love God, help the widows and orphans, and be obedient to Him. In closing, have faith, pray, contribute and pass it on. For contributions send them to Shands on behalf of Joshua Merrell's medical expenses or Fast Boys at Atlantic and Kernan Blvd. What a blessing for them and for us. May God Bless and Keep You All in His Peace as You walk in His Obedience. Thank you Lord for all You are doing for Joshua and his family. AMEN You can inquire about Joshua and his family from day 1 at <a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joshuamerrell" rel="nofollow">http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joshuamerrell</a> Just go into 'guestbook' and sign-in. UPDATES: 9/4/08 Joshua's parents got word by chance. Today his aunt heard from a PA that he'd probably have surgery on Friday. Noone had talked to any of the family about that prior to his aunt hearing this for the first time. The surgery is to fix the missing part of his skull. Also, the hospital says Joshua will be able to leave 3 days after that. His family is in total shock! As you all can imagine I'm sure. They have no idea where he's to go for the help or care he needs. And here's where it gets good. Their financial burden a couple of weeks ago was over $250,000.00 and if I'm not mistaken an injunction? was put against them. I have no idea what the amount owed is now. But I find it very sad that we send people over to other countries volunteering their medical knowledge all expenses paid yet they're going to kick Joshua out because they don't have this kind of money. Does anyone know how they can get some help in this situation? If so, please go to <a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joshuamerrell" rel="nofollow">http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joshuamerrell</a> and sign into 'guestbook' to give them the information. Thank you so much! and God Bless you! ]]>

<![CDATA[Funny that you said that you "speak read and write english very well." Not only is that grammatically incorrect, but you have numerous misspelled words, run-on sentences, and an overall lack of proper punctuation. Examples: horriable is actually spelled HORRIBLE summery is spelled SUMMARY haveing is spelled HAVING juandise is JAUNDICE there (when showing ownership) is THEIR chromasones is CHROMOSOMES This is what many on here have been saying. If you want to be taken serious then you need to write like someone who has more than a 6th grade education. Secondly, NOT ALL HOSPITALS HAVE THE SAME POLICIES AND PROCEDURES! One hospital's Labor and Delivery policy may have been to induce you, while others may not. The is the great thing about medicine. Doctor's develop their own ways to practice and they do what works for them. Do you ever read the newspaper? If you do then you have heard about athletes and others going to get SECOND OPINIONS. What is a second opinion for? To see if other doctors have an alternate method of treatment or opinion of what to do for a specific disease process. Like someone said a few days ago on here. You people need to stop trying to be doctors because you read about something on wikipedia, or because you googled it and some website said something. Let the people who have over a quarter of a million dollars in medical school loans handle the thinking. Thats right. Most of the doctors that you whine about have 10 plus years of school and training and $250,000 in loans to pay back.]]>

<![CDATA[the nurses are real lousy]]>

<![CDATA[For those of you that are complaining about Shands....your concerns may be taken just a bit more seriously if you practice your grammar and English Also, please use paragraphs. It hurts to attempt to understand some of these posts!]]>

<![CDATA[Thank you for your comments about Shands and other ER's, finally someone who understands the frustration the heath care workers go through every time they go to work. I am proud to say I'm one of the nurses in Shands ER and it's a hard job. All to many times my coworkers and I come across patients like this that are looking for pity and for someone to strike out at. Our goals at he beginning of our shifts are to save lives, help the sick people and make a difference in their lives at a time when they feel their worst and for the most we can achieve this. But it never fails there is always one patient who uses their ER visit as their acting debut or for payback for everything that has gone wrong in their lives and trust me it's a good night if there is only one patient who acts out. It's funny that whenever anyone asks what I do for a living and I proudly say "I'm a ER nurse at Shands of Jacksonville" the comeback is always the same. ARE YOU NUTS? And to tell you the truth when I come across patients like this and worst, sometimes I wonder. But it only takes the one person to say thank you for all you done and it's all worth it. I'd also like to say THANK YOU to all my coworkers for all the hard work they do and to let them know how much they are appreciated. JOB WELL DONE ! ]]>

<![CDATA[A Website has been created almost two years ago in protest to shands. I am asking that everyone who has filed a complaint on Craigslist.org to file a complaint on the site i created and operate: <a href="http://www.ShandsSucks.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ShandsSucks.com</a>]]>

<![CDATA[shands saved my sons life when he was in a serious car accident. they provided me with a fold out chair, food and a place to shower daily while he was in a coma. i'm sorry that some people have had bad experiences but i certainly did not.]]>

<![CDATA[hi i am a 33 year old woman whom moved from iowa in january very pregnant. i was told i had to go to shands due to my out of state insurance. well i went therewith all medical records in hand from obgyn in iowa. they stated that i was to be induced at 37 weeks shands denied me that induction for it is a teaching hospital. every time i would go there for an appoinment i was treated horriable they never knew what i was there for, even argued with me on what my name was and i speak read and write english very well. in a summery i actually went into labor on my own at exactly 37 weeks i had a terriable time. there machines were not working at all i told them i was haveing contractions they didnt believe me after checking the machine and physicaly pushing labor medicine to bring on my contrations. they were so bad i couldnt handle it i begged for and epiduraul (spelling) wich i have never had before ( i have other children) i was told that i needed to toughen up but, they finaly placed an internal monitor to prove to me that i was not haveing contractions ..in fact i was to there surprise but thats not the worst part...as soon as my son was born he was removed from me at 5 45 pm i didnt get to see my son till 1 23 am that night because they had called every doctor known to man to look at my son. his nose was flat so they assumed he had downs syndrome told my husband and i he had trisomy 18 and that he will not survive ...not only that but when my husband and my family came to see me and the new baby they were stopped by security and wernt allowed inthe room because there was a swarm of doctors in the room telling me all this stuff that was supposed to be wrong with my son..ie: had renal problems, enlarged heart , and he had no muscle mass he was doughy all kinds of stuff ..in fact we left the hospital with our son under the impression he was going to die very shortly, we even made arrangements for him..in the mean time he was juandise (spelling) they let his level get to 20 before admitting him to be under the lights..we had blood drawn the day he was born to grow his chromasones to see what i was up against since they stated he would never make it past a week maybe a month but never to his first birthday..in fact i had them put a rush on the tests only to find out you cant rush them (wishfull thinking) i told them my son was perfect and started to break down physicaly and they really could care less , but the great news is i know my son and i knew he was perfect to me no matter how long or short we had him in our lives he was going to be loved and , loved very much he is at 5 months old and perfect his chromasones revealed he was perfect not a single defect ..thank the lord but i think people need to be VERY aware of shans and how they treat and mis diagnose (spelling) people...i hope that by the time im done with them they will know that you can not judge or diagnose anyone with out proof and should never tourment another family in the way they did me and my family. we are thankfull our don is here and we love him each and every day and that will never change but i do say this BEWARE of SHANDS..they know much less than they think they do ..a mother knows her children.. thanks for listening to my story and my rant it was a long one i apologise here are pictures of my blessing first one is just 2 weeks old the other one he is 5 months old normaly i would NEVER post a picture of my child but i just want you to knwo hes beutifull and perfect]]>

<![CDATA[I am well aware of all the comings and goings at many E.R.'s. I am not a whiner or complainer, but when I SEE CLEARLY what's happening like some teenager with a skinned up knee from skateboarding who came in way after me and my wife did, get taken back before us along with SEVERAL other more minor injuries go back before us I WILL COMPLAIN about faulty triage service. I am aware there are ambulances coming in their own entrance too. I am 54 yrs. old and have been to war twice so I think I know a little more about injuries and triage care than you give me credit for ! Thank you very much though for your concern on my wife.]]>

<![CDATA[Thank you. Quite often, we work so hard with little or no breaks and the rewards are few and far between. We treat slime like you everyday the same way we treat the real (and by real I mean the truly sick or injured) patients. We care for you, shelter you and feed you (you know you have had a shandwich). Yet you never say thank you. You whine and whine about what you know so very little about. My co-workers and I have not laughed so hard in a very long time. Please keep up the posts, they are truly hilarious. Again, I say thank you. :)]]>

<![CDATA[I can help! ]]>

<![CDATA[My father lost his home early this morning in a devestating fire. All of his and his wife and her mother's personal belongings were destroyed, as well as several pets were killed. You may have heard of his wife, she does many things in the community for stray, abused & sick animals. THankfully, they made it out of the fire safely. However, they now have the task of picking up the pieces and trying to start their life over from scratch. My father is a hard workig man who takes care of his family and would be embarrassed if he knew I was asking for any help on his behalf. I have donated clothes and food that i had, however, that is the extent of my abilities to help...except for this. If there is anything that you can spare to help this devastated family, please reply to my personal email and I can give you further details on clothing size and/or other items/services needed. UPDATE 9/2/08: Go to this link to view the story that was done by firstcoast news. <a href="http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=117774" rel="nofollow">http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=117774</a> Thanking you in advance for your kindness. ]]>

<![CDATA[For all those complaining about how long it takes to get checked in and or seen, you need to realize there are tons of things going on that you don't see, but if you took a moment you might unerstand that rescue, police, pvt ambulance are bringing in sick and injured pts. Get this, they don't come in the front door, that's right, it's through a dedicated area, away from the waiting room or the front entrance. Not a new concept mind you. I do hope your wife's kidney stone issues turned out ok. ]]>

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<![CDATA[ I know the E.R. at Shands is crap that's why I don't go there, but I got some of the WORST service a few years ago at St. Vincents when I took my wife there who was having a kidney stone attack. It is some of the worst pain you can get, some even compare it to natural childbirth. She sat there for almost 4 hours before taken back to a bed and then another hour till she FINALLY got some pain meds IV. She was crying, shaking, vomiting and begging for help. I was trying to get the STUPID ASS triage nurse to clearly see her condition without getting thrown out myself or being put at the bottom of the list! ! As far as complaining to patient relations, you might as well talk to the wall! Those ppl hear it all the time and do nothing.So after they admitted my wife I went back to the E.R. and told that dumb bitch off for making my wife SUFFER for so long so maybe next time she see's someone else in so much pain they won't take so long to get seen. ]]>

<![CDATA[ I want to said if the lady was having seizures she would not be getting up going to the bathroom. Also she would not know what was going on around her. I have had seizures sinces I was a baby. Now I"m in my forty"s. When I have one I don"t know nothing for a hour or more. I"m in a fog when I finely come out of it. I very sore all over my whole body wgere I was shaking. My mouth its sore where I bite my tougue.]]>

<![CDATA[I wonder how many so called ill ER patients are drug seekers. You all know the type.]]>

<![CDATA[As the husband of an ER nurse I hear all kinds of stories of the types who come into the ER's. She is not at Shands. Most people in the medical field truly want to help people, but my goodness there are way too many people abusing the ER's in our hospitals. This is a major reason why the ones who really are in need on ER medicine may not be seen as soon as the nurses and doctors would like to see them. Its a joke how the wellfare class in this country take advantage of this. Every little thing that goes wrong becomes a trip to the ER and it bogs down the whole system. I had a visit to Shands last year because of a heart condition and had a great stay there. Never was in the ER, but the cardiac people upstairs took great care of me. They were professional, funny and very courteous. Put yourself in somebodys shoes before you complain about how bad they are at their job. The medical field is very difficult and demanding and I don't know how you all keep going sometimes with all the complaining. Good luck.]]>

<![CDATA[WELL SAID!!!]]>

<![CDATA[I am new to Craig's List and the local news found there. I became interested in all the rhetoric being espoused by those wishing to belittle and diminish the vital work that is done by the people working at Shands. I do not work at Shands, in fact I don't work in Jax, but I do live here and have worked here inthe past. I am a Paramedic with 24 years experience. We all know that not all of the people that receive treatment at a hospital will be satisfied. Unfortunately, many of those that are unsatisfied also don't need to be in the ER for the complaint they present with. I have been one of those responders that have been called at 0300 hrs to someone with a fever that started a week ago, they want a ride to the hospital. They also have 4 cars in the yard with 10 people standing around that could have driven them there. The point is this, be happy you have a place that, if nothing else, provides you with a place to perform for your family and friends when you feel the need to act out. Shands isn't perfect but it is far better than some of you deserve.]]>

<![CDATA[Storie??? Are you serious? You want to be taken serious and cannot even spell a word as easy as "STORY!" That's friggin elementary. First graders can spell that. You are an idiot, and a disgrace to Shands patients. And disgracing Shands patients is hard.]]>

<![CDATA[It depends lady: The woman with the cut on her arm has arterial involvement and uncontrolled bleeding. Tom is a 22 year old man that has chest pain related to eating a taco this morning for breakfast. Only a trained ED triage nurse can make that assessment. And OBTW, I suspect I know quite a bit more about seizures than you do, as probably do a few other people that have taken the time to respond to your ludicrous assertions. The likes of you whom rely on the internet for medical advice are either uninsured or a fool. "Media attention" that you are soliciting only draws other people that can NOT read between the lines of your BS story. If you really wanted to do something, file a formal complaint and see it through. Volunteer as the other person suggested and develop some insight into the inner workings of medical care. The reality is you know as well as most of us already know, there is no substance, nor justification in your complaining. There was a case very recently of a woman who died in a New York Hospital ED and had seizures, and apparently ignored by inspection of hospital surveillance tapes. (I'm going to guess that you heard of this case, and maybe you thought you would bring your little Broadway act for Shands to see.) This was a TRUE tagedy, and the exception to the rule that the majority of people receive responsive, quality care at the ED, although long wait times are universal across the United States. Long waits = many uninsured seek what should be routine care by a family physician, or other inapproriate utilization. A caveat lady; no one ever died of fake seizures.]]>

<![CDATA[I would like to clarify something to you pathetic attention seeker, just because I stated I was at work does not mean I am at Shands right now. Most of us in the healthcare profession have more than one job. It appears to me that since your posted your last message at 3:33 am you may not have a job of your own!!! Do us all a favor and big up some common sense!!! Why won't you stop using Craigs List as a platform for your eronious claims. It is so sad that you are so consumed with making Shands look bad. Go and do something contructive!!! Pay attention Jacksonville, see this is just a sample of what we encounter everyday!!! Please let me make something clear...A Hospital is defined on the quality of care it gives and also the people it gives that care too!!! Take a look at yourselves before you try to cast stones at us! Everyone knows where Shands is located!!! Instead of critizing what you don't know, why not come in and volunteer....I mean, if you don't have a criminal record! Or I can do you one better, how about you stop hiding behind this site like a coward and personaly come in and tell us how you feel in person! Thats if you can stop having a seizure long enough to talk to us lol!!! ]]>

<![CDATA[ Who says that we are all at work? What the hell are you doing up at this hour anyway? Still having seizures? HaHa ]]>

<![CDATA[I want to say that I have been on both ends of the spectrum here. I am an employee of shands and I have also been a patient here. I suffer from brittle diabetes and have trouble controling my blood sugar. The other evening, I had to spend in the icu due to my sugar levels being so high. I spent over 8 hours getting treatment. While I was there, two pts came in one had a stroke and one had a heart attack. This slowed down my service, but this was ok, it was necessary at the time. I also did not get special treatment because I work there, I had to wait like everyone else. I have been to other hospitals in this city and I am willing to say, yes I know that shands is not the Mayo Clinic, but I have had the Mayo Clinic treat my parents unjustly. I have also been a pt at another hospital here in town (I will not hospital bash) they sent me home with a high blood sugar because the er tech did not do my finger check correctly. He wiped it off with alcohol and did not dry it off, so when he checked my sugar it was diluted and made the reading inaccurate. So yes you may not receive the "royal" treatment here at shands, but you constantly put your lives in our hands! And then complain about it. No matter what hospital you go to, there is shit in every toilet!!!!!!!!!!]]>

<![CDATA[ After reading all of the postings about how horrible the employee's treat people at Shand's ER, I feel as if I have to add my two cents also. First I would Like to commend my co-workers that show up for work every single day and are abused by the patients and worked to death daily. I know for a fact what it takes to work there and only the best are able to handle the volume and pace of our department. If you consider the number of patients we treat everyday from walk-in's to rescues and private ambulances from several counties along with the patients brought in from the jail for treatment and the Baker Acts the police bring in, the fact that you could only find one other guy ( who I will address in a moment) to get on a website and rant about being mistreated sorta shows that we are doing something right. I cannot comment on the lady with the issues about Labor and delivery because I do not work in that department. As for the guy who is making threats I will start by reminding you it is a felony to assault a health care worker (you stated you kicked a doctor) the fact that you were put in restraints temporarily and did not get a jail sentence is sad. We do not enjoy restraining patients but what would you do if I came to you for a service where you worked and cussed you out and kicked you???? how would you act? It is for the safety of everyone from the staff to the other patients crammed into our emergency room and also to protect you.... So you sir really piss me off. You claim to have been stoned or high or whatever but funny I was not there but you were sober enough that I know exactly which of my co-workers had to restrain you just based on your description of them... so therefore in your right mind enough to know better and the staff that restrained you were just doing their jobs. I think if you ask around the community you will also find there are alot more people out there who are glad that we put up with people like you so that we are there to handle true emergencies. My co-workers get the job done and I would trust them to take care of me any day. The employee's of our department can't make it a better environment or make there be more pillows, monitors, beds or staff. It is not our fault if the food is cold or we didn't have enough delivered. we can't change how long it takes to get a bed upstairs or how long it takes the lab to run your tests..... this being said we go out of our way daily to provide care and comfort and do the very best that we can to make these things less stressful for our patients. I have no issues with taking care of anyone less fortunate then myself but it is hard not to be jaded toward someone who is clearly full of shit and wasting our time. I also was not working the night of your "seizure";however, thanks to your mindless ranting it is the topic of conversation at work. I know for a fact that not even the worst employee in our department would just ignore a true seizure and the fact that you were brought back to a chair and placed near the nurses station proves that your complaint(reason for ED visit) was taken seriously. As for you having seizures and just being left there that is not true. I know you think we are incompetent;however, you were surrounded by health care workers and I also know that you put on quite a show to the point that all of the staff working that night remembers it. Don't you find it odd that all of the people watching knew it was not a seizure???? why don't you ask patients who have seen how rapidly we respond to true seizures for their opinions? Lastly, I would like to thank the patients who remember that we are people too and we are there as a service to the community and will continue to be there for those who are in need. We are professionals and deserve to be respected and treated with courtesy. I find it odd people would never dream of being rude to a cashier or a cook but will not hesitate to threaten and treat those that are there to save lives like crap. I stand behind my Co-workers and know that we do all that we can so you can continue to rant all you want to because you are only giving us something entertaining to read and making yourself look like a fool. ]]>

<![CDATA[Gimme a "Shandwich"! I'm entitled to it! ]]>

<![CDATA[Soliciting people to complain about a service they received at a hospital or clinic can be appropriate, if there does appear to be clearly malpractice. To the young woman with "seizures", you obviously have an agenda, and it may be malicious, for monetary gain, or simply like to complain to gain attention. I favor the later, since you presented to the ER not having any type of seizure actvity, and I believe the ED staff (I'm sure have dealt with real seizures) were probably on to your pathetic attempts for attention. Instead of soliciting "stories", why don't you and your spouse, whom seems to enable your behavior, seek a good family therapist. You don't develop "light seizures" although true there are many types. All involve loss of conciousness and may have a confused or post ictal period. Yours appear to be "pseudoseizures", and this is merely a form of fictitious disorder. Again, please get some help and perhaps develop some insight. You might understand a nurse perhaps being somewhat short with you or your husband if they feel you are taking up an extraordinary amount of time having multiple fake seizures, when they have true urgencies and emergencies requiring their attention. To anyone else that has been treated badly or has a real complaint: - Contact the facilty patient contact representative and make your dis-satisfaction known and the circumstances surrounding it. It will be investigated and you should be apprised of the findings. These are opportunities for facilities to make changes. Give them a chance to make things right or get you the answers. - If you believe it is more serious, ALSO contact an attorney and get legal advice and representation. Most intelligent people can discern frivilous complaining from malpractice. Allow the real victems a means to be heard and/or compensated without predjudice or bias. Complaints such as yours are what irritate many professionals in the health care indusrty, as well as patients that truly have been injured.]]>

<![CDATA[I just want to thank all of you for your opinion on shands..... The more of you that "hate it"! The less work I have(not half)to do. So keep up the bad rapport.(bad rap) Tell your friends :) ]]>

<![CDATA[Rules to remember. 1.Always carry a pen and note pad. 2.Write down the time you arrived in the ER department. If you are not able to take notes have some one else do it for you. 3. If you feel you are being mistreated get the persons full name and the incident that took place. By the way some one being rude to you Is considered mistreatment. Do not forget the time and date. {VERY IMPORTANT} 4, Always check your discharge papers some times they for get to give you your prescriptions. 5. Always read before you sign any thing. 6. If you have a emergency ,and you feel you cant wait your turn Let some one at the nurses station know. If that don’t work you call 911.You let them know where you are at and the situation. You can not be Refused. 7.You call patient relations make your complaint. {Very important} Get the name of the person you spoke with, date and time you called. 8.If you see some one being mistreated write it down. May be you can get their name. Remember Shands is not the only Hospital mistreating patients. I hope the next time you half to go to Sands you will remember these rules. Take care and remember if you have a story post it. ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you work at Shands ? In your last post you mention you was a nurse.Which by the way I do not believe. I do want you to know it is YOU and people like you that gives Shands a bad name. The ones that go to Shands ER room are their because they need help.I don't care if there DRUNKS, JUNKIES,OR PRISONERS.They still deserve to be treated with respect.Another thing I would like to say : EVERY ONE WHO HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF SHANDS PLEASE KEEP POSTING.THANK YOU. ]]>

<![CDATA[You are such an idiot. You need to learn the difference between "have" and "half." I am also amused that you requested that anyone who saw a woman having a "seizure" at Shands on 8-18-08 to contact you, what a riot... 1. You dont even know what a seizure is... 2. How in the world would all those "drunk junkies and prisoners" know what one was? I am so glad that your husband googled "seizues" and can now diagnose your medical condition. Since he is apparently a wikipedia M.D., why don't you just seek treatment at your home with your all-knowing doctor of a husband. If you hate Shands so much, quit your $5.00 an hour job, go to school (like those lovely guys and gals at shands) and get some benefits and stop mooching off of the government...and while your at it, quit faking seizures... Get a life, you wont get any money from your stupid comments on craig's list, and nothing is going to come of your complaint to the hospital because they are meaningless, and a plethora of lies. Oh WAIT, I am sorry that was a BIG word...let me put it on your level plethora=a bunch of... Get over yourself you ignorant idiot.]]>

<![CDATA[Hello I just wanted to thank all the victims of Shands for coming out and sharing their stories.Keep it up tell any one you know who has been victimized by Shands there is a place they can come and share their stories. Thanks again, ]]>

<![CDATA["Look here, it is none of ur business about my use of birth control or not. If i can take care of my children then u shut the hell up. no one asked for ur 2 sense if u have any that is. mind ur business and keep out of mine. my posting was about how shitty shands is and 90% of jacksonville knows it. Loser" Thanks for the laugh! I bet they all have different fathers, and I probably helped pay your hospital bill via medicaid. Take some of that money you say you have and take an English class. ]]>

<![CDATA[This is the type of people we half to deal with in the ER. , This person has put us all down. My guess is this person works in the ER at Shands. I told you your voice's would be heard. Please keep the post coming!! Thank you to all that has posted]]>

<![CDATA[Before you attempt blasting a hospital ER full of people with EDUCATIONS, you should first open an English book and learn how to write and punctuate. Being that you are using a computer, maybe you should copy and paste into Microsoft Word and use the "spelling and grammar check." That way we may take your silly complaint with a little more than a grain of salt. On second thought, no we will not. However, you are correct that there are several types of seizures. Pseudo-seizures is one of those types. That is a fake seizure which is what you had. Anyways, I do not want to take more of your time. I am sure the trailer needs washing, and the beanie-weenies are about to burn so get back to it. ]]>

<![CDATA[FLORIDA MOM MAGAZINE - September '08 - American Idol - Jacksonville, Fl</h3>By: Michele Gillis Photos: Carrie-Lynn Smith <img src="http://www.florida-mom.com/issues/article-american-idol1.jpg" border="" align="left">Thousands of people showed up last month to register to try out for American Idol at the Veterans Memorial Arena. Starting around 5 p.m. on Sunday, the line began to grow. By Monday morning, the line to register wrapped all around the Arena and into the parking lot at Alltel Stadium. “This turnout was bigger than I expected,” said Patrick Lynn, senior producer of American Idol. “The line is twice as long as I expected it to be at this point.” Lynn said one of his executive producers, Ken Warwick wanted to come to Jacksonville because they have good golf and it was the home of the Super Bowl in 2005. “We actually wanted to come last year, but we couldn’t do it, so we decided to come this year,” said Lynn.<img src="http://www.florida-mom.com/issues/article-american-idol2.jpg" border="" align="right"> On Monday those in line registered and got their wristband and ticket to be able to come back on Wednesday to audition. “Everyone comes back on Wednesday morning and gets back in line,” said Lynn. “We bring them inside and then actually start auditioning. They sing from 20 to 30 seconds. I have 12 tables, two people each. They line up four at a time and sing one at a time. So, I have 12 tables that essentially have one person singing at every single table. They just have to make sure they are heard by the people that need to hear them.” Lynn said moms are a huge part of the audition. “We get a lot of moms who show up with their kids in tow,” said Lynn. “We have a very strict age policy, but we always like to take care of the moms. In Salt Lake City we had a huge contingency of pregnant ladies.” Lynn said there are three rounds of auditions. “This is the first round,” he said. “They come back in September for another round with our executive producers. Then they come back again for the last round with Randy, Simon and Paula. Hollywood week will be in November.”<img src="http://www.florida-mom.com/issues/article-american-idol3.jpg" border="" align="left"> American Idol will air in January 2009. Florida Mom Laurel Yearwood, 27, of the Westside came downtown to register with hopes of becoming the next American Idol. “I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember,” said Yearwood, who has three children Melissa 10, Hayden, 3 and Hunter, 8 months. “I grew up singing in the choir at my church, Orange Park United Methodist and I went on a mission trip with them touring the country singing for other churches and less fortunate families. It helped lift their spirits and spread the Word. I’ve been in a couple local bands here and there, but nothing serious.” Yearwood was excited that Jacksonville was chosen by American Idol. “I think it’s about time they came to Jacksonville,” said Yearwood. “We’ve had a lot of great talent come out of here and I think it’s about time that we get a chance to shine.”<img src="http://www.florida-mom.com/issues/article-american-idol4.jpg" border="" align="right"> Other moms who tried out included Tina Centeno who has a two-year-old son and her best friend Natalie Rowlinson, who has a three-year-old daughter. “I grew up around music and I’ve always been told I could sing,” said Rowlinson. “It’s my dream and my inspiration. I have a three-year-old little girl and I want my daughter to look up to me. If I made it to Hollywood, I would thank God I made it that far even if I didn’t make it all the way.” <a href="http://www.florida-mom.com" rel="nofollow">www.Florida-Mom.com</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Look into a form of birth control. 4 kids at 22?]]>

<![CDATA[Hello to all! I would like to tell you about my HORRIFIC experience at shands. So I am 22 years old and was pregnant with my 4th child. I was around 28 weeks and started bleeding very heavily. My dr. was in the towers (across st from shands) and i called and she said go to labor and delivery. So i did. They called it 3rd trimester bleeding and didnt know the cause. So this goes on for over 2 weeks, and then my water breaks. I was only 30 weeks pregnant by this time. They admitted me into the hospital, on may 1st. I didnt go into labor, my water was just broke. So the placed me in antepartum where they left me with baby inside. On may 14, i had a nurse (well a student medical assistant), and she decided that she wanted to change my iv (which she wasnt allowed to do), but she does. IMMEDIATELY my arms starts to swell and get very hard. She leaves it in tehre and starts pushing meds thru it. I was screaming in pain, but she said that it was normal from the meds. The staff left me like that for 4 days. On the morning of the 18th I went into labor. I already had a severe infection in my uterus from my water being broke for so long. I had my beautiful baby girl at 3:00 that afternoon..............mind u still with this iv in my arm. Finally, that night when i went to postpartum, my nurse at 800 that night, asked mee what in the hell was wrong with my arm. By this time it looked like i literally had a football on the side of my arm (iv was where arm bends). She immediately sent me to ultrasound. I had a huge blood clot and a condition known as dvt.........which was cause by incorrect insertion of the iv and still pushing meds. They started me on shots called Lovenox (generic heparin) that I have been taking for 4 months now. If this clot breaks up it can go to my heart,brain, or lungs, and kill me. Also, my daughter was born weighin 4lb 5oz. with eye infection (from uterine infection) and also, in the NICU she started eating on her own.....then she didnt want to eat one time, they put a feeding tube in. The next day the dr ordered for them to try feedin again and only use tube if necessary. For 3 days, they didnt even try to feed her. I came to her feedings, and they would push it thru teh tube before i would get there, even if i was 30 mins early. I went to the supervisor,dr, and case manager, and finally they started feeeding her. My baby got out of that hell hole 12 days later. I was in there for 23 days total. Please........do not go to shands EVER I have contacted multiple lawyers that told me it would cost me more than i would win. PLease let me know if u can help or know of a lawyer that can help. I believe i should get some kind of compensation and the woman who did this to me should be fired. however, thats not always how the cookie crumbles]]>

<![CDATA[I went to the E.R at Shands 8-18-08 with light seizures.We knew it would be a long wait and did not mind. After waiting a while in the E.R I started to have a full seizure.My husband and brother was begging them to see me of course we was told no she would half to wait her turn.My brother then asked if they could find me a wheel chair there response was they had none.Of course during this time the seizures was getting worse.A handful of people in the E.R was begging them to take me back.My brother was able to get me a wheel chair.A nurse comes and wheels me to the back .While she is wheeling me to the back she gets my foot stuck in between the chairs.I remember screaming out in pain my foot.She then moves my foot.She takes me to the back to get my vitals.But before they get my vitals there asking me a bunch of questions.So of course my husband tells them to take me back and he would be glad to answer any questions.At that time I remember one guy in my face screaming for me to stop shaking he was trying to get my vitals.That out raged my husband and my husband told him to get out of my face.All this time I am still having a full seizure.The guy then sticks a thermometer in my mouth. The next thing I remember is someone wheeling me to I C U. Once again a man screamed at me to stop shaking and then asked me why was I shaking.I had enough strength to tell the guy I was having a seizure.I remember the guy wheeling me to the nurses desk in I C U and told one of the Lady's I was very uncooperative .She then took my vitals.If you thought it couldn't get any worse it can.I then was wheeled to a couple of seat in the hall way and was told to get out of the wheel chair and sit in one of the seats.Of course I did so .I was left there with no one looking after me.I had at least several more seizures when I did get enough strength to ask some one for help to the bath room.This guy comes out with curly brown hair he never helps me up or any thing.He looks at me then ask if I was the one needing help I said yes and he said come on.This guy was so rude he left me there trying to catch up with him.I did finally make it to the bath room which again had another seizure in bath room.When I came out he was gone I then saw him in a small room he told me to go on he could see me so I did.I later found out this brown curly headed guy was my nurse.I told the doctor I did not want this guy touching me and to please find me another nurse.What I was told was shocking he told me NO and if I was going to be rude to his nurse then I would half to be asked to leave. There is more but will not go into it.Please if you half to go in Shands E.R.make sure there is some one with you.And if you do get a male nurse with curly brown hair be aware he is a very mean guy. ]]>