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STUART, Fla. -- A dramatic rescue ended tragically in Stuart, Florida, a rescue so difficult firefighters say they have never seen anything like it. It happened late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning at the home of a 600-pound woman who was having trouble breathing. Rescuers went in not knowing how difficult it would be to get her out. 40-year-old Gail Grinds was literally stuck to her couch and had to be removed surgically at the hospital. Authorities estimate she had been on the couch anywhere from two to five years. Martin County Fire amd Rescue crews faced what seemed...

Most of you who are making snide nasty "cutesy" comments about Elizabeth Edwards' weight JUST DON'T GET IT. This is a woman who buried her 16 year old son in 1996. Her adored only son who looked just like his father. A bright happy loving kid. Sixteen years old and ready to take on the world. Who died in a senseless teenage lose-control-of-the car, one vehicle accident on the way to meet the family at the beach for a holiday weekend. Yes, the Edwards family had it all. Nice life, nice family, nice kids. Then, when Wade Edwards died,- they...

Does anybody know if CortiSlim works? I have been on a regular excercise regime for about 3 months. I do 1/2 hour of semi-intense treadmill 4 or 5 mornings a week. I am averaging 1200 calories a day, all in proportion to the USRDA (as a measure -- I know some people disagree with the USRDA but my point is low on carbs and generally not strange in any direction). But I have not lost any appreciable weight. If I look at the high/low chart the trend puts me down about maybe 2 pounds. I keep seeing and hearing the...