X-Message-Number: 24728 Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:39:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Jim N <> Subject: Ted Williams update information from Southern California Alcor meeting Some very interesting info reposted here from Jon's N54 forum. I cannot at this time verify this info, but thought it worth passing on to you, my dear friends. Here is the URL: http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=291677&messageid=1096306499 Here are some excerpts from the thread itself: All documentation for TW exists. Infact, more than any other patient at Alcor. TW did personally want cryonics for himself, despite everything stated in the media. Also, there is zero outstanding debt for his suspension. Alcor was not able to comment as to whether JHW was suspended. Respond to this message Author Reply brianr (no login) Great September 27 2004, 1:37 PM wow! Jonathan (Premier Login Jonathan_Hinek) Forum Owner I'd love to hear more than bold claims. September 27 2004, 2:20 PM If true that's great news, but where's the evidence? Did I miss something while the power was out? -J Reporter (no login) Report September 27 2004, 2:53 PM Hi again. I'm the person who posted the original message in this thread. I'm sorry that I forgot to create a "handle". I got the above info at the So Cal Alcor meeting. The new president gave a very informative talk. The info I stated is correct to the best of my knowledge. It is likely possible for anyone to simply pick up the phone, or shoot off an email, to get the same info. Some other info is: 1. Alcor members are the single largest donors, in total, to state represenatives. 2. Confidentality has been modified. For 95% of new incoming patients, it will effectively remain the same. But if a new patient causes any kind of serious problem (i.e. Ted Williams) the confidentality can be broken enough to fix that problem. This seems very reasonable to me. 3. Two new issues of cryonics magazine were available on the counter at the event. I did not take any home since I figured I'd get them in the mail shortly. But they've been printed and one discusses the glass transition point, etc. Texas Cryo (Login Texas_Cryo) great job, "reporter", and a thanks for the great job done to all at Alcor! September 27 2004, 3:20 PM This really sets my mind at ease, and I am sure many other people feel likewise. Captain (Login Texas_Cryo) This could be really big news! September 27 2004, 3:46 PM If TW does indeed have more documentation than any other member, that strongly implies that he has a videotaped statement where he states his wish to be cryoppreserved. I say this because there are Alcor patients, I am fairly sure, that have had videotape statements made available. I realize that there may be confidentiality considerations, but I sure hope there is some way that this videotape can be made public. It would go a long way towards rehabilitating Alcor's public image. >>>>>>>>> Over and out, my dear cryo-friends! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=24728