X-Message-Number: 17486 From: "John de Rivaz" <> References: <> 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. -- Sincerely, John de Rivaz: http://www.deRivaz.com my homepage links to Longevity Report, Fractal Report, music, Inventors' report, an autobio and various other projects: http://www.geocities.com/longevityrpt http://www.autopsychoice.com - http://www.cryonics-europe.org - http://www.porthtowan.com > > 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? Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=17486