It's the holiday season and we're bringing you the Christmas tea! In this festive episode of Okay Sweet Dreams, we dive into the quirks, history, and humor of Christmas traditions. From the origins of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and the whimsical tale of the Christmas pickle to the surprisingly competitive world of holiday shopping, this episode is a merry mix of laughter, nostalgia, and a sprinkle of morbidity.
share hilarious stories about awkward gift-giving (yes,including the gifts of the three wise men) and explore how brands like Coca-Cola shaped modern Christmas imagery. We also uncover the fascinating history behind the Christmas tree, the invention of Christmas lights, and the magical role of mistletoe.
With a focus on the true spirit of the season—kindness, connection, and joy—this episode will leave you smiling and inspired to spread some holiday cheer. Tune in for a fun, informative, and feel-good conversation that will make your Christmas a little brighter!
Unwrapping Christmas: Traditions, Shopping Chaos, and the Spirit of the Holidays
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Email us at osdpodcast@gmail.com "A Florida surgeon mistakenly removed a man’s liver instead of his spleen, causing him to die on the operating table, a lawyer for the man’s widow alleges.
William Bryan, 70, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, underwent surgery on Aug. 21, at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital in Miramar, Florida, because of spleen abnormalities, according to a statement from the personal injury firm Zarzaur Law, based in Pensacola, Florida.
The Walton County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with other authorities, said in a statement to NBC News on Wednesday it is investigating Bryan's death.
William Bryan and his wife, Beverly Bryan, were in the Sunshine State visiting their rental property when he began experiencing “left-sided flank pain,” Beverly Bryan's attorneys said.
He was admitted to the hospital for further evaluation, and although the Bryans were reluctant to have surgery in Florida, they were persuaded by Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, a general surgeon, and Dr. Christopher Bacani, the hospital’s chief medical officer, that he could experience serious complications if he left the hospital’s care.
Both Shaknovsky and Bacani appeared to be involved in discussions, according to records, for how to proceed with Bryan’s medical treatment, Beverly Bryan's lawyer, Joe Zarzaur, said in the statement.
Shaknovsky performed a hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy on William Bryan, Zarzaur said, which had deadly consequences.
“Dr. Shaknovsky removed Mr. Bryan’s liver and, in so doing, transected the major vasculature supplying the liver, causing immediate and catastrophic blood loss resulting in death,” the statement said. “The surgeon proceeded with labeling the removed liver specimen as a 'spleen,' and it wasn’t until following the death that it was identified that the organ removed was actually Mr. Bryan’s liver, as opposed to the spleen.'”
Shaknovsky told Beverly Bryan her husband’s spleen was so diseased that it was four times bigger than normal and it had moved to the other side of his body, Zarzaur alleges. But in a typical human body the liver exists on the opposite side of the abdomen and it is much larger than a spleen, he said.
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital said in a statement Wednesday it's "performing a thorough investigation" into Bryan's death and takes allegations like the one made by his family "very seriously."
"Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has a longstanding history of providing safe, quality care since the hospital opened its doors in 2003," the statement said. "Patient safety is and remains our number one priority. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family. We hold the privacy of our patients in the highest regard. We do not comment on specific patient cases or active litigation."
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In this conversation, Don and Bean discuss the ethical implications of decoding thoughts and the potential uses and abuses of this technology. They explore the current research being done to decode brain activity using EEG and fMRI machines. They also discuss the privacy concerns and the potential for government surveillance and manipulation. The conversation raises questions about the role of ethics in scientific advancement and the need for regulations to protect individuals from abuse.

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• Decoding thoughts is a topic of interest in the scientific community, with research being done to decode brain activity using EEG and fMRI machines.
• The potential uses of decoding thoughts include giving a voice to those who cannot communicate and improving medical treatments.
• However, there are ethical concerns and potential abuses of this technology, such as government surveillance and manipulation.
• The lack of functioning democracies and regulations to protect individuals from abuse is a major concern.
• The conversation raises questions about the role of ethics in scientific advancement and the need for checks and balances to ensure responsible use of technology.

• Decoding Thoughts: The Ethical Implications
• The Need for Checks and Balances in Technology

• "I just want to be bad so much. It's so difficult for me. Yeah, I want to be a bad. I want to be bad."
• "I did feel like my thoughts were being violated."
• "Your cell phone's always here, like you said, it's always listening."