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...button issue this case raises is that of artificial nutrition and hydration. Lest you believe the rhetoric about food and water being at issue, let’s be clear: the procedure at issue involves the infusion of a liquefied mixture of nutrients into Schiavo’s stomach through a tube inserted in her stomach wall. Even calling that tube a “feeding tube” gives the incorrect impression that somehow Schiavo, who has no awareness, has the capacity to enjoy food just as you and I do. Nothing could be further from the truth...
Some people, especially of strong religious faiths, believe that the administration of artificial nutrition and hydration is somehow different from the administration of other medical treatments. But look at it this way. Schiavo’s body can no longer function, and the tube inserted into her stomach is one high-tech method of picking up where her body has failed. This administration of artificial nutrition and hydration is just like using a ventilator to take over when a person cannot breathe on his or her own. It’s a medical means of substituting for a bodily function?...
...Quad: Looking for quantity? You can’t go wrong with the shuttle on a Saturday night. Here, you will find the highest freshman-to-cubic-inch (f/in^3) ratio anywhere on campus. Be sure to catch one before the wee hours. Your target’s sensitive stomach may not withstand the bumpy ride home...
Eating meat is intrinsic to my identity. About a year ago, I decided to go on a quest to turn my stomach into a sort of Noah’s ark: I want to eat every species of animal (hey, it’s important to have goals). My theory is that if something was once warm and fuzzy, it will go well with A-1 sauce. Safe to say, some of my more radical friends did not approve of my carnivorous interpretation of the flood story...
...Performance Center in Spartanburg, S.C. At M School, students race high-performance M3 coupes (333 h.p.) and M5 sedans (400 h.p.), loaned by BMW as part of the deal (which includes room and board at a Marriott). The requirements: $3,650, proficiency with a stick shift and an iron stomach...