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Group - As you know, I rarely post to the ListServe unless there is some important news. Well, what follows certainly qualifies. I have just received permission to announce an upcoming television program in which I have a small part. Back in March a film crew from England's famed BBC was here for an interview about my "pig cell" implant surgery. They filmed as I drove my Triumph around town, walked the nearby shore, and conversed in the living room. It took an entire day for them to complete their work. Apparently the program is nearing completion. I expect to have an airing date shortly. In the UK it will be part of a series on medical technologies which is shown on BBC One. In North America I believe it will be broadcast on either Discovery or TLC. I'll let the group know as soon as they tell me. End of story? Not quite! Yesterday I received a letter from Secretary Shalala at the Dept. of Health and Human Services in Washington. It was a formal request to be on a special committee concerned with xenotransplantation. The position is that of a Patient Advocate. I am both thrilled and honored to be considered for this important role. I'll keep you all informed - Jim Finn