Transcribed image text: CHALLENGE #5: HOLD YOUR WEE FOR A WII A California woman died over the weekend after participating in a "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" radio promotion. But not for too long: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16614865/ Settings WELCOME_INDEX, Bing [Bot] NO_PMS_INFO well, heres my deal I don't drink water much(i know its bad for you, my brother has the kidney stones to prove it), I fricking hate how it tastes. Present to the court your findings (i.e., cause of death). Local assistant coroner Ed Smith said . A woman who won a video game console by downing massive quantities of water in California radio contest said Monday she was shocked by the death of a fellow contestant. Health warning LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California radio station has fired 10 staff members after a contest to drink as much water as possible to win a new Nintendo Wii game console resulted in a woman's death, a company spokesman said on Wednesday. The "Hold your wee for a Wii" radio competition. But not for too long: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16614865/ As part of KDND's "Hold your wee for a Wii" contest, Jennifer drank bottle after bottle of water for hours without urinating. The results of a preliminary investigation released Saturday showed evidence "consistent with water intoxication death in the death of 28-year-old Jennifer Strange, Sacramento County assistant coroner Ed Smith said. Strange had showed fellow contestants photographs of her two sons and daughter, for whom she was hoping to win the Nintendo Wii. By the time she left the station she might as well have been drunk, a doctor testified in her trial earlier this week. When the Wii . It seemed a great wheeze at the time - a radio contest called "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" . Strange was found dead Friday in her suburban Rancho Cordova home hours after taking part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest in which KDND 107.9 promised a Nintendo Wii video game system for . ABC News reports that a jury has awarded $16.5 million to the family of a woman in a wrongful death lawsuit against a radio station. But in 2009, a Sacramento radio competition went terribly wrong when the organizers failed to recognize the danger of a seemingly harmless activity: drinking water. As part of KDND's "Hold your wee for a Wii" contest, Jennifer drank bottle after bottle of water for hours without urinating. on August 11, 2009 at 4:05 PM. Settings WELCOME_INDEX, Bing [Bot] NO_PMS_INFO Bill O'Reilly and Megyn Kelly discuss the "Hold Your Wee For A Wii" contest from 2007, in which Jennifer Strange died. So on average you should avoid drinking more that 30 ounces of water . When too much water enters the body's cells, the . The crazier and funnier, the better. 743 I think that on top of any lawsuit, the Radio Station should give her family a Wii as a symbolic gest. Jennifer Strange had taken part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" game run by KDND 107.9 radio in Sacramento, which promised the winner a Nintendo Wii. (follow posting rules) 33 posts Page 1 of 1. redlava Posts: 2042 Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2003 5:46 pm. The family of a 28-year-old Jennifer Strange, who died back in January 2007 of acute water intoxication after participating in a radio station . Trying to get away from the Big Brother frenzy, I was just watching Fox News and came across this story which I found hard to believe. This tragedy speaks for itself. In 2007, Jennifer Strange died after competing in a radio station contest. This 10-year journey to the loss of a valuable broadcasting license in such a prominent market is not surprising, given the facts. Submit a Tip! Jennifer Strange, a 28-year-old Rancho Cordova, Calif. mother of three, died of acute water intoxication in January, 2007 after the challenge to see which contestant could drink the most water. water intoxicationleaving behind a husband and three children. Any of my search term words; All of my search term words; Find results in. A preliminary investigation found evidence "consistent with a water intoxication death," said assistant Coroner Ed Smith. It seems impossible but it happened: mother of three children, Jenifer Strange died of water intoxication after participating in radio station's KDND contest "Hold your wee for a Wii ".The contest . I find it incredible that someone (a radio station for that matter) could be so irresponsible as to allow this. A woman died of water intoxication while trying to score a Wii for her kids in a radio contest. General discussions not related to the Vibe, Matrix, or any other vehicle. Ten employees have lost their jobs over the incident, and the radio show is permanently off the air. When you hold your Morning radio shows are known for zany contests aimed at drawing attention and ratings. Three little kids lost their mommy because she was trying to do something nice for them. her family is suing the company that o. By retrospectacle on January 14, 2007. Although our kidneys can eliminate 5 - 7 gallons (20-28 litres) of water a day, they can't get rid of more than about 30 ounces (1 litre) of water an hour. CHALLENGE #5: HOLD YOUR WEE FOR a WII a California woman died over the weekend after participating in a "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" radio promotion. You have no notifications. hold your wee (AND DIE) for a wii LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- A California radio station has fired 10 staff members after a contest to drink as much water as possible to win a new Nintendo Wii game console resulted in a woman's death, a company spokesman said Wednesday. 5 yr. ago. A woman died from water intoxication after drinking 6 liters of water in the hopes of winning a Wii game console. I think that on top of any lawsuit, the Radio Station should give her family a Wii as a symbolic gest. I find it incredible that someone (a radio station for that matter) could be so irresponsible as to allow this. . Known as, "The End" 107.9, the station was hosting a "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest, asking people to drink as much water as they could to win the prize. Her autopsy later . The immediate cause of death was hyponatremia, lower . Under normal circumstances, accidentally consuming too much water is exceptionally rare. According to preliminary autopsy reports, Ms. It was called "Hold your Wee for a Wii" and the contestant who could drink the regulated amount of water without urinating for the longest period of time would win the console. By Kashmir Hill. View Lab Report - Hold Your Wee for A Wii from BIOLOGY 101 at Portage Central High School. Water intoxication, also known as water poisoning, hyperhydration, overhydration, or water toxemia, is a potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside safe limits by excessive water intake.. 2: Hold Your Wee for a Wii. A stupid radio stunt, where contestants had to keep drinking water and were not allowed to urinate, has resulted in the water intoxification death of one of . The station's owner said staff members were stunned when they learned of the death. The results of a preliminary investigation released Saturday showed evidence "consistent with water intoxication death in the death of 28-year-old Jennifer Strange, Sacramento County assistant . The winner would receive a new Wii video . Symptoms of water intoxication can occur from as little as a gallon (3-4 litres) of water in a short amount of time. Jennifer Strange, 28, was among the 18 contestants who drank as much water as possible without urinating in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest from KDND-FM in Sacramento, CA. . The prize was a Wii video game, worth $250, going to the person who drank most water without peeing. "You're a. Calling her stupid just isn't nice. Solution for 1: Jennifer Strange: Jennifer Strange was a 28-year-old mother of three who entered a radio contest to try to win a Nintendo Wii game system for 2 min read. A work colleague said Ms Strange had reported her head was hurting hours after the contest and was going home. Participants had to drink massive amounts of water and . Ms Strange, 28, was found dead on Friday at her house in Rancho Cordova. Post by redlava Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:03 pm The station's "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" challenge awarded the game system to the contestant who could drink the most water without having to take a trip to the bathroom. Yesterday, a California jury . It was called "Hold your Wee for a Wii" and the contestant who could drink the regulated amount of water without urinating for the longest period of time would win the console. The 28-year-old mother of three entered the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" competition, where the goal was . Hold your wee for a Wii. The station had promised a Nintendo Wii video game system for the winner. Content titles and body; Content titles only Havent seen this story mentioned, so sorry if been posted before - I couldnt see it. The family of a California woman who died trying to win a Wii in a radio contest has been awarded $16.5 million in its suit against the station, according to the Associated Press. What caused Jennifer Strange's death? A preliminary autopsy indicated that Jennifer Strange, 28, died from water intoxication after participating in KDND-FM 107.9's on-air . The entire point of companies is that they have entire departments to handle this sh*t before it becomes a huge problem (and there's only a few bigger problems than having demand for your product . John Geary, vice president and marketing manager for Entercom Sacramento, the station's owner, said station personnel were stunned when they heard of Strange's death. 1. Hold your wee for a Wii. Hold Your Wee for a Wii! Her death came just hours after Strange participated in a radio station KDND 107.9 The End contest,. It seems that 28-year-old Jennifer Strange died this . Courts rule on "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest. The station had promised a Nintendo Wii video game system for the winner. Court awards $16.5m in 'Hold Your Wee for a Wii' radio stunt death from Joystiq by David Hinkle It's been a while since we've heard anything about the tragic case of Jennifer Strange, the mother who died from water intoxication during an attempt to win a Wii in KDND-FM's "Hold your Wee for a Wii" radio contest. According to the AP, Jennifer Strange, a mother of three children, died of acute water intoxication. Strange was found dead Friday in her suburban Rancho Cordova home hours after taking part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest held by Sacramento radio station KDND FM. You have no notifications. hold your wee (AND DIE) for a wii LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- A California radio station has fired 10 staff members after a contest to drink as much water as possible to win a new Nintendo Wii game console resulted in a woman's death, a company spokesman said Wednesday. You are a toxicologist and have been hired by the family to represent Jennifer Strange. Jennifer Strange, 28, was found dead Friday in her suburban Rancho Cordova home hours after taking part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest in which KDND 107.9 promised a Nintendo Wii video game system for the winner. Transcribed Image Text: Part1-Three True Stories Case 1: Jennifer Strange 12 Jennifer Strange was a 28-year-old mother of three who entered a radio contest to try to win a Nintendo Wii game system for her children. Ms. Strange's death led to a civil action for wrongful death, which settled after a jury entered a $16.5 million judgment against KDND. The rules were simple: Participants competed to see how much water they could drink without going to the bathroom. In 2007, a Sacramento radio station held an ill-fated "Hold your Wee for a Wii" contest. Strange, 28, was found dead inside her Astral Drive home in Rancho Cordova Friday afternoon. The entire point of companies is that they have entire departments to handle this sh*t before it becomes a huge problem (and there's only a few bigger problems than having demand for your product . A 28-year-old suburban Sacramento woman died of apparent "water intoxication" after participating in a contest "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" sponsored by local radio station 107.9 KDND . Court awards $16.5m in 'Hold Your Wee for a Wii' radio stunt death from Joystiq by David Hinkle It's been a while since we've heard anything about the tragic case of Jennifer Strange, the mother who died from water intoxication during an attempt to win a Wii in KDND-FM's "Hold your Wee for a Wii" radio contest. Initially, Jennifer seemed to be having fun, joking lightheartedly with the radio hosts and obligingly downing an 8-ounce bottle of water every 15 minutes. Public Documents, Mug Shots. Jan. 17, 2007 12:41 p.m. PT. The game console sells for about $250. "Effective immediately the "The Morning Rave" program is canceled and 10 employees are no longer with the station," read a statment from John . Holding your urine after consuming a lot of water can cause death because of osmosis. Use both scientific and non-scientific terminology to help the jury and judge understand cause of death and how the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" was a dangerous competition to be held. "You don't think water's going to kill you," Lucy Davidson told CNN. A woman died of water intoxication while trying to score a Wii for her kids in a radio contest. Jennifer Strange, a 28-year-old Californian woman has died of water intoxication after taking part the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest. The station's owner said staff members were stunned when they learned of the death. The "Morning Rave" radio show on KDND 107.9 will be off the air indefinitely according to the station's general manager. Jennifer Strange, 28, a mother of three, died from water intoxication after taking part in a "Hold your wee . well, heres my deal I don't drink water much(i know its bad for you, my brother has the kidney stones to prove it), I fricking hate how it tastes. JANUARY 25--The family of the California woman who died from water intoxication after trying to win a video game console in a radio station stunt has filed a wrongful death lawsuit . A Sacramento, Calif., radio station has fired 10 employees after a woman died in a water-drinking contest to win a Nintendo Wii, the Associated Press and . The tragic death of a mother who took part in a water drinking contest to win a Nintendo Wii is now being investigated by police after they obtained a recording of the show in which the . Jennifer Strange had taken part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" game run by KDND 107.9 radio in Sacramento, which promised the winner a Nintendo Wii. Well she died due to water intoxication, which is caused by drinking too much water and can also cause hyponatremia (dilution of sodium in the body). The contest -- "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" -- involved seeing who could drink the most water without urinating, and Jennifer, who did not win, left the studio and later died.