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From: "John de Rivaz" <>
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Subject:  "Rosewater" is undertakers slang for distilled water 
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 08:30:59 +0100

> What is the scientific basis the use of rosewater?

"Rosewater" is undertakers slang for distilled water - unfortunate for
scientists listening, but the general public would find such terms
comforting. Indeed Barry's approach is positive for cryonics as far as non
scientists are concerned. He makes cryonics come over as the most caring
thing you can possibly do for "dead" people.

Barry Albin uses standard CI protectants, which are science - based, and he
is well aware of the correct
procedures to use. The problem here is merely with description under the
stress of an interview aimed at a general audience, not a hard science
documentary. Hopefully in future broadcasts additional words can be used to
keep the scientifically literate happy as well.

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>
> Message #17477
> Date: 8 Sep 2001 08:16:37 -0000
> From: "clarissa wells" <>
> Subject: Is this science?
>
> I heard that the web-site www.cryonics-europe.org has a file named Radio
Cornwall. When I checked it out I heard CI operative Barry Albin explaining
his procedure to freeze a patient. He replaces the blood of the "deceased"
(an honest description) with glycerin and rose-water He says that he uses
all natural things, and they "prevent shattering".
>
> What is the scientific basis the use of rosewater?
>
> Don't say that future technology will be able to repair any damage done by
cosmetic substances in the perfusate. What is the science of it in the right
now real world?

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