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Terri Schiavo Saga; Hospice Care; 'Fun Is Good'

Aired March 28, 2005 - 06:30   ET

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KELLY WALLACE, CNN ANCHOR: And good morning to you. From the Time Warner Center in New York, I'm Kelly Wallace, in today for Carol Costello.
"Now in the News."

Terri Schiavo was given Easter Sunday holy communion with a single drop of communion wine. It is her only sustenance since her feeding tube was removed on March 18. Schiavo's parents dispute a claim by their own lawyer that she's beyond the point of no return.

President Bush is heading back to Washington today after a holiday weekend in Texas. But the president will not get to the White House in time for the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn.

Investigators are looking at this security camera tape of the scene of last month's bombing in Beirut. It was first aired on the Al Aribya (ph) network. They say the image of a white pickup truck is a lead in the bombing, which killed a former Lebanese prime minister and 19 others.

Ailing Prince Rainier of Monaco is showing signs of improvement. Palace officials say his heart, lung and kidney functions have stabilized after days of decline. But doctors say they're still cautious about the 81-year-old's health outlook.

Now to the weather -- oh, we're going to move on from here. But first, our top story. Terri Schiavo is lying in her death bed this morning as the battle over her life rages on.

Let's go live to CNN's Sean Callebs at the hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida.

Sean, give us the latest about what, if anything, this family is hoping can be done to get this feeding tube reinserted?

SEAN CALLEBS, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, Kelly, it's very difficult for the family. Basically, they have said time and again that they believe they have exhausted all legal options, but certainly they are not giving up hope.

At this point, we know that Randall Terry (ph) and a number of other family supporters plan to go to Washington, D.C. today to once again lobby Congress to see if there is any way they could intervene to perhaps get the courts to once again consider reinserting this feeding tube. But it has been 10 full days now she has been without any kind of nutrition. And perhaps the most significant point for her, on Easter Sunday she was able to receive one drop of wine for communion. She did not receive the wafer. For obvious medical reasons, Kelly, simply can't swallow.

WALLACE: Sean, also to the protesters there, we know Bobby Schindler, Terri Schiavo's brother, calling for the protests to be peaceful. What's the sense of what's been going on? And talk a little bit about security. Are we seeing an increase in security in what could be these final days?

CALLEBS: Well, there has been a very significant presence of police officers out here. We can tell you just a short while ago somebody tried to walk in, once again, with a cup of water. He was arrested very peacefully, taken off. There have been dozens.

But in terms of the demonstrators being out here, it got somewhat ugly yesterday at a point. The Schindlers going out and reminding the crowd, look, this is Easter Sunday, and actually encouraging members and these demonstrators and protesters to consider going home, at least for the day, but to keep Terri in their thoughts and prayers.

It's been difficult for a lot of the officers out here. They've handled themselves about as well as can be expected. It has turned this quiet neighborhood into somewhat of a circus. There is an elementary school just at the end of the road, and the 600 students from that school had actually been moved to another facility just because of all of the congestion and all of the police barricades on this street -- Kelly.

WALLACE: All right, Sean, we'll be talking to you throughout the morning. Again, Sean Callebs reporting from Pinellas Park, Florida. We appreciate it.

Terri Schiavo, as many of you know, has been at that hospice in Pinellas Park for many years. Usually, people who go to such facilities have a life expectancy of just a few months.

Joining us to talk about hospice care is Dr. Steven Kassapidis of the Long Island Care Center.

And we thank you so much for joining us today. We appreciate it.

DR. SOTIRIOS KASSAPIDIS, LONG ISLAND CARE CENTER: Good morning.

WALLACE: We so much have been talking about this hospice, where Terri Schiavo is. Tell us who traditionally goes to a hospice and under what circumstances.

KASSAPIDIS: Usually, patients who go -- who are placed in a hospice are usually people who have terminal events or cancers that have given them life expectancies of approximately six months to live in a place, a hospice, for regular 24-hour care until they pass away.

WALLACE: And then what kind of care do they get when they're there? KASSAPIDIS: Well, they're fed. They're cleaned. They're given their medications. And they're made comfortable.

WALLACE: And then what about if something happens? Some -- they start losing their breath? There becomes an emergency situation? Do they get all kinds of care to keep them alive? Or does it depend on a case-by-case basis?

KASSAPIDIS: It depends on a case-by-case basis. But if you're in a hospice, usually you have what's called a DNI and a DNR -- do not intubate and do not resuscitate. And when you become short of breath, when you become unstable, you're just given comforting measures and allowed to pass.

WALLACE: How does it work, let's say, to have a do not resuscitate? Is it a document that I have to sign for my loved ones?

KASSAPIDIS: Yes, it's a document. I'm sorry. It's a document that is signed by the family, by the health care proxy and the attending physician.

WALLACE: How involved -- talk about this as a doctor -- are doctors in hospices in terms of the care and the decisions that families should make? I mean, are doctors often coming forward and saying, I recommend that your loved one is not likely to be able to survive beyond X months, and therefore you might want to consider X?

KASSAPIDIS: Each situation is different obviously, but usually if a patient is terminal, is very sick in an intensive care unit and so on and so forth, the attending physician will approach the family members and say, listen, you know, your family member is not doing well. I don't expect them to improve. Do you want us to attempt heroic measures to resuscitate the patient? Or do you want us to just make them comfortable and let them pass? Communication is the key.

WALLACE: And now, we're obviously talking about Terri Schiavo case, again, not sure where this will go. But in terms of the care she's likely getting in the hospice as her feeding tube has been removed, what kind of care is she likely receiving in terms of what could be the final days?

KASSAPIDIS: She's just given supportive care right now, maybe some oxygen. I don't think she's receiving IV fluids. So, she's really not receiving anything, just cleansing and being taken of.

WALLACE: Will the doctors and nurses be able to know when it really is the final hour or hours for her?

KASSAPIDIS: Usually.

WALLACE: OK. Dr. Steven Kassapidis, thank you for talking with us about this important topic.

KASSAPIDIS: Thank you.

WALLACE: We appreciate it.

Well, CNN's Bill Hemmer joins us now for a look at what's coming up on "AMERICAN MORNING."

Good morning to you -- Bill.

BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Hey.

WALLACE: I'm sure you're going to be talking a lot about the Terri Schiavo case.

HEMMER: Indeed we are. Kelly, good morning to you.

Other families are caught up in this Terri Schiavo story there in Florida. We'll meet a woman today, Kelly, whose grandfather recently died at that same hospice. She'll share her emotional story and tell us how she believes the extra security actually kept her from being with her grandfather in his final moments. We'll have that story for you.

Also, tax day, believe it or not, is just about two weeks away now. We're kicking off a special series this morning. It's called "Many Happy Returns" -- we hope. With a look at the alternative minimum tax, some families say it's turning their American dream into an American nightmare. What is it? Who does it affect? And how do you know if you could be a victim this time around?

We'll have it for you on a Monday edition here on "AMERICAN MORNING." See you at the top of the hour. Carol is working for Soledad today, by the way, Kelly.

WALLACE: Exactly. Her DAYBREAK team misses her immensely.

HEMMER: Well, we've got her for the next three hours. So, we'll see you at the top of the hour.

WALLACE: All right, Bill, thanks so much. We'll look forward to seeing you then.

And time now for a CNN "Security Watch." Concerns about a weapon in a carry-on bag halted flights at the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport. But by the time screeners noticed the image of what looked like a gun, the passenger had already grabbed the bag and left. Most of the airport was shut down in that incident yesterday, but searchers didn't find the passenger or any weapon.

And, of course, stay tuned to CNN day and night for the most reliable news about your security.

Still ahead on this Monday edition of DAYBREAK, those of you hoping to make your fortune on eBay may have to think again. Uncle Sam wants a cut now, too. That story next.

But first, here's a look at what else is making news this Monday morning.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK) WALLACE: And welcome back.

It's time now for a little "Business Buzz."

If you're one of the millions of Americans selling goods on eBay, you may need to report that income on your taxes. That's right.

Carrie Lee is here with a look at the often confusing issue. People are going to say, no fair. No fair.

CARRIE LEE, CNN FINANCIAL NEWS CORRESPONDENT: And there's a lot of money being made there.

WALLACE: There is a lot.

LEE: Let me tell you, $34 billion worth of merchandise sold last year.

WALLACE: Big bucks.

LEE: So, the bottom line here, if you're making a profit, you should probably report the money on your taxes.

Now, a lot of people have their business set up on eBay. Other people, it's a hobby. So, there is a gray area here as well. But the tax law is actually pretty clear. If you're operating as a business, then buying goods and selling them for a profit, that income is taxable.

Some areas are not so clear, though. Let's say you're selling junk from your attic. You find an old lamp, something like that. Well, you're selling it and you're making money, but you're probably not making as much as you paid for that item to begin with. So, actually no profit is made.

However, that so-called -- let's say the so-called junk has appreciated in value, something like a baseball card. Well, then you are making a profit, and so you have to report that money.

So, the bottom line is, if you really are making a profit, you should be reporting it. If not, well, then you can probably get away with not filing.

WALLACE: Some might say not fair. When I did a yard sale, right, I didn't have to report any income to Uncle Sam?

LEE: That's true. But then, again, that case would apply that what you paid for those items originally are probably more than what you're selling them.

WALLACE: Exactly.

LEE: But I'll tell you, Kelly, I bet a lot of people are going to just try to skip this one over. But we'll see.

WALLACE: We'll see. LEE: That's the technical advice anyway. Any gray area, of course, always consult a tax professional.

WALLACE: And a quick look at how futures are looking today.

LEE: Still holding up a bit. So, we could see some buying at the 9:30 bell. We've seen three consecutive weeks of losses on the Dow. The industrials are down over 500 points. All of the major market indices last week under water. A lot of e-com (ph) reports are coming out this week, including the big March Friday jobs report. So, a lot of people are waiting for that.

WALLACE: A lot of people watching.

LEE: Yes.

WALLACE: Carrie Lee, thanks so much. We appreciate it.

When DAYBREAK continues on this Monday, two Hollywood stars have decided to get a little help from someone other than Hollywood's big wigs. They're listening to the kids. We'll have that and much more as your Monday edition of DAYBREAK rolls on. We'll be right back.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

WALLACE: Your news, money, weather and sports. It's 45 minutes after the hour. And here is what is all new this morning.

More last-minute pleas today for Terri Schiavo's life. Supporters of her parents plan to urge officials in Washington to intervene in her case. Schiavo is in her tenth full day without a feeding tube.

Another sign of Pope John Paul's fragile health. For the first time in 26 years, the ailing pontiff skipped this morning's post- Easter prayer service. He did appear briefly at his Vatican window on Easter Sunday.

In the war of wages, who comes out on top? According to new Census Bureau figures, college-taught African-American and Asian women earned more than white women with the same education. On average, a white woman with a bachelor's degree took home around $37,800 in 2003, an Asian woman on average made more than $43,000, and an African- American woman more than 41,000. Hispanic women earned around $37,600. White men usually earned more than anyone else.

In culture, actors Will Smith and Jon Voight are hoping kids can pick the next great film. The two are bringing an international film festival to Los Angeles next month that will feature youngsters as the judges.

In sports, Annika Sorenstam has little competition in winning the LPGA's first major of the year. She won the Nabisco championship by eight strokes. Sorenstam has won all five tournaments she's played in so far this year.

(WEATHER REPORT)

WALLACE: Or have fun at work, which gets to our guest who is coming up next. We'll hear tips on how to have fun in the workplace. Chad, we'll talk to you in a few minutes.

But first, let's check in with Carol Costello for a look at what's coming up on "AMERICAN MORNING."

Carol...

CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: You know...

WALLACE: ... this place is not the same without you.

COSTELLO: You know that guest you're going to have? You know having fun in the workplace?

WALLACE: Yes.

COSTELLO: The EP over there, Brian Bell (ph), my wonderful executive producer.

WALLACE: Yes.

COSTELLO: He's been quoting from that book for weeks, driving us all insane.

WALLACE: And he said, Carol, he's very upset that you won't be on this show today.

COSTELLO: I planned it.

WALLACE: He said, "I am so unhappy she's not going to be there, because I've been sending her e-mails day after day."

COSTELLO: Yes, and he's not kidding about that. Good morning, Kelly. Good morning, everyone.

I know you've been talking about this, Kelly, the pope struggling in vain to speak on Easter Sunday. But his silence did speak volumes to the thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square. How are his followers reacting? And what is lost when the pope cannot communicate fully? We're going to talk to Vatican analyst John Allen this morning.

Also, as you know, gas prices continue to skyrocket. How can you optimize your car mileage? We'll talk to the automotive editor from "Consumer Reports." He'll tell us about the new high-tech systems making some cars more fuel-efficient. And, of course, as we all know, Chad knows all about those things.

WALLACE: He knows everything, Carol.

COSTELLO: Doesn't he?

WALLACE: That's what I learn every time I sit in for you. COSTELLO: It's fascinating, isn't it?

WALLACE: There's no end to his intelligence.

COSTELLO: Chad is going to explode.

CHAD MYERS, CNN METEOROLOGIST: I can tell the difference between a hard-boiled egg and a raw egg just by spinning it.

WALLACE: I mean, not many people know that. All right, Carol, thanks so much. We'll see you in about 10 minutes now on "AMERICAN MORNING."

And Monday, as you know, means back to work for lots of us, as Carol and I were talking about, but we are about to make it a whole lot easier. Tips for making your workplace a whole lot more fun, next. That's coming up. Don't go away.

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WALLACE: OK, manic Monday. So, here's the question: Do you love your job? Are you having fun at work? Well, I know some of you might say, no, no, no. We've been getting your e-mails all morning on the subject. And for those of you not happy at work, this new book might help. It is called "Fun is Good: How to Create Joy and Passion in Your Workplace & Career." And author Mike Veeck joins us live with some pointers.

Mike, thanks so much for being here today.

MIKE VEECK, AUTHOR, "FUN IS GOOD": Thanks so much for having me, Kelly.

WALLACE: So, the first question: Why do so many businesses not do more to make it a whole lot more fun at work?

VEECK: I think they make a mistake thinking that their end product is whatever it is that they sell, and they don't realize that what manufactures that or what creates that are people. Their only real investment in the workplace, or your only investment is your people, and your company is only as good as they are good, creative and happy.

WALLACE: And you offer a whole lot of tips in your book for good times at work. One of your tips, you say, "Keep meetings short, inclusive and few in number." Talk about that, the importance of that.

VEECK: Everybody should be included. Brevity is never overrated, but pontificating is. The boss loves to hear himself talk. He should never talk. Employees should be encouraged to talk. The more employees that are involved, the better. And suddenly, you'll find ideas coming from every area of the building, and you're business will grow exponentially that way.

WALLACE: And we hope our CNN bosses are listening to this one: "Surprise colleagues and employees with random time off."

VEECK: Yes, I'm so tired of people saying, hey, wait till next Tuesday in the month following November, and you'll get some time off. Walk in one day and say to someone who has done a wonderful job, "Take the afternoon off and take Sally or take Jim to the beach." Surprise people. Show them that you're actually thinking about them on a day to day basis, and they'll work harder and harder for you.

WALLACE: This is one our viewers might not have heard of: "A dartboard or Nerf basketball hoop can work wonders in the office."

VEECK: Yes.

WALLACE: My colleagues here, Mike, are doing a thumbs-up, saying, yes, they're right on with that.

VEECK: You have to make sure that you don't get too physical in that you can't crash the boards. But the fact is the business that plays together stays together. What you want to build is a relationship over a matter of years, not over a matter of moments. And Margaret Meed (ph), the anthropologist, said, you know more about a civilization by how they spend their leisure time than by how they work.

WALLACE: All right, Mike, we hope bosses across America were listening to you this morning. Mike Veeck, author of the book, "Fun is Good: How to Create Joy and Passion in Your Workplace & Career." Thanks so much for being here. We appreciate it.

This is DAYBREAK for a Monday morning. We'll be right back.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

WALLACE: It's my favorite...

MYERS: There it is.

WALLACE: Yes, my favorite moment, the DAYBREAK coffee mug.

MYERS: This one goes to Texas. Actually, it goes to Rich Kempf. Rich Kempf won the one from this weekend. Park Forest, Illinois, Richard, you are on the way to a new DAYBREAK coffee mug for your two correct answers over on Friday.

Here are the questions, though, for today now. Here we go. We're kind of in a hurry. How many men are walking in space this morning? We gave that answer a long time ago. And what two objects did that author just say can work wonders in your office?

CNN.com/daybreak with the questions and answers right there.

WALLACE: All right, Chad, great to be with you. We'll see you again tomorrow morning.

MYERS: OK, great. WALLACE: From the Time Warner center in New York, I'm Kelly Wallace, in today for Carol Costello. More news with "AMERICAN MORNING" starts right now.

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Aired March 28, 2005 - 06:30   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
KELLY WALLACE, CNN ANCHOR: And good morning to you. From the Time Warner Center in New York, I'm Kelly Wallace, in today for Carol Costello.
"Now in the News."

Terri Schiavo was given Easter Sunday holy communion with a single drop of communion wine. It is her only sustenance since her feeding tube was removed on March 18. Schiavo's parents dispute a claim by their own lawyer that she's beyond the point of no return.

President Bush is heading back to Washington today after a holiday weekend in Texas. But the president will not get to the White House in time for the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn.

Investigators are looking at this security camera tape of the scene of last month's bombing in Beirut. It was first aired on the Al Aribya (ph) network. They say the image of a white pickup truck is a lead in the bombing, which killed a former Lebanese prime minister and 19 others.

Ailing Prince Rainier of Monaco is showing signs of improvement. Palace officials say his heart, lung and kidney functions have stabilized after days of decline. But doctors say they're still cautious about the 81-year-old's health outlook.

Now to the weather -- oh, we're going to move on from here. But first, our top story. Terri Schiavo is lying in her death bed this morning as the battle over her life rages on.

Let's go live to CNN's Sean Callebs at the hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida.

Sean, give us the latest about what, if anything, this family is hoping can be done to get this feeding tube reinserted?

SEAN CALLEBS, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, Kelly, it's very difficult for the family. Basically, they have said time and again that they believe they have exhausted all legal options, but certainly they are not giving up hope.

At this point, we know that Randall Terry (ph) and a number of other family supporters plan to go to Washington, D.C. today to once again lobby Congress to see if there is any way they could intervene to perhaps get the courts to once again consider reinserting this feeding tube. But it has been 10 full days now she has been without any kind of nutrition. And perhaps the most significant point for her, on Easter Sunday she was able to receive one drop of wine for communion. She did not receive the wafer. For obvious medical reasons, Kelly, simply can't swallow.

WALLACE: Sean, also to the protesters there, we know Bobby Schindler, Terri Schiavo's brother, calling for the protests to be peaceful. What's the sense of what's been going on? And talk a little bit about security. Are we seeing an increase in security in what could be these final days?

CALLEBS: Well, there has been a very significant presence of police officers out here. We can tell you just a short while ago somebody tried to walk in, once again, with a cup of water. He was arrested very peacefully, taken off. There have been dozens.

But in terms of the demonstrators being out here, it got somewhat ugly yesterday at a point. The Schindlers going out and reminding the crowd, look, this is Easter Sunday, and actually encouraging members and these demonstrators and protesters to consider going home, at least for the day, but to keep Terri in their thoughts and prayers.

It's been difficult for a lot of the officers out here. They've handled themselves about as well as can be expected. It has turned this quiet neighborhood into somewhat of a circus. There is an elementary school just at the end of the road, and the 600 students from that school had actually been moved to another facility just because of all of the congestion and all of the police barricades on this street -- Kelly.

WALLACE: All right, Sean, we'll be talking to you throughout the morning. Again, Sean Callebs reporting from Pinellas Park, Florida. We appreciate it.

Terri Schiavo, as many of you know, has been at that hospice in Pinellas Park for many years. Usually, people who go to such facilities have a life expectancy of just a few months.

Joining us to talk about hospice care is Dr. Steven Kassapidis of the Long Island Care Center.

And we thank you so much for joining us today. We appreciate it.

DR. SOTIRIOS KASSAPIDIS, LONG ISLAND CARE CENTER: Good morning.

WALLACE: We so much have been talking about this hospice, where Terri Schiavo is. Tell us who traditionally goes to a hospice and under what circumstances.

KASSAPIDIS: Usually, patients who go -- who are placed in a hospice are usually people who have terminal events or cancers that have given them life expectancies of approximately six months to live in a place, a hospice, for regular 24-hour care until they pass away.

WALLACE: And then what kind of care do they get when they're there? KASSAPIDIS: Well, they're fed. They're cleaned. They're given their medications. And they're made comfortable.

WALLACE: And then what about if something happens? Some -- they start losing their breath? There becomes an emergency situation? Do they get all kinds of care to keep them alive? Or does it depend on a case-by-case basis?

KASSAPIDIS: It depends on a case-by-case basis. But if you're in a hospice, usually you have what's called a DNI and a DNR -- do not intubate and do not resuscitate. And when you become short of breath, when you become unstable, you're just given comforting measures and allowed to pass.

WALLACE: How does it work, let's say, to have a do not resuscitate? Is it a document that I have to sign for my loved ones?

KASSAPIDIS: Yes, it's a document. I'm sorry. It's a document that is signed by the family, by the health care proxy and the attending physician.

WALLACE: How involved -- talk about this as a doctor -- are doctors in hospices in terms of the care and the decisions that families should make? I mean, are doctors often coming forward and saying, I recommend that your loved one is not likely to be able to survive beyond X months, and therefore you might want to consider X?

KASSAPIDIS: Each situation is different obviously, but usually if a patient is terminal, is very sick in an intensive care unit and so on and so forth, the attending physician will approach the family members and say, listen, you know, your family member is not doing well. I don't expect them to improve. Do you want us to attempt heroic measures to resuscitate the patient? Or do you want us to just make them comfortable and let them pass? Communication is the key.

WALLACE: And now, we're obviously talking about Terri Schiavo case, again, not sure where this will go. But in terms of the care she's likely getting in the hospice as her feeding tube has been removed, what kind of care is she likely receiving in terms of what could be the final days?

KASSAPIDIS: She's just given supportive care right now, maybe some oxygen. I don't think she's receiving IV fluids. So, she's really not receiving anything, just cleansing and being taken of.

WALLACE: Will the doctors and nurses be able to know when it really is the final hour or hours for her?

KASSAPIDIS: Usually.

WALLACE: OK. Dr. Steven Kassapidis, thank you for talking with us about this important topic.

KASSAPIDIS: Thank you.

WALLACE: We appreciate it.

Well, CNN's Bill Hemmer joins us now for a look at what's coming up on "AMERICAN MORNING."

Good morning to you -- Bill.

BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Hey.

WALLACE: I'm sure you're going to be talking a lot about the Terri Schiavo case.

HEMMER: Indeed we are. Kelly, good morning to you.

Other families are caught up in this Terri Schiavo story there in Florida. We'll meet a woman today, Kelly, whose grandfather recently died at that same hospice. She'll share her emotional story and tell us how she believes the extra security actually kept her from being with her grandfather in his final moments. We'll have that story for you.

Also, tax day, believe it or not, is just about two weeks away now. We're kicking off a special series this morning. It's called "Many Happy Returns" -- we hope. With a look at the alternative minimum tax, some families say it's turning their American dream into an American nightmare. What is it? Who does it affect? And how do you know if you could be a victim this time around?

We'll have it for you on a Monday edition here on "AMERICAN MORNING." See you at the top of the hour. Carol is working for Soledad today, by the way, Kelly.

WALLACE: Exactly. Her DAYBREAK team misses her immensely.

HEMMER: Well, we've got her for the next three hours. So, we'll see you at the top of the hour.

WALLACE: All right, Bill, thanks so much. We'll look forward to seeing you then.

And time now for a CNN "Security Watch." Concerns about a weapon in a carry-on bag halted flights at the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport. But by the time screeners noticed the image of what looked like a gun, the passenger had already grabbed the bag and left. Most of the airport was shut down in that incident yesterday, but searchers didn't find the passenger or any weapon.

And, of course, stay tuned to CNN day and night for the most reliable news about your security.

Still ahead on this Monday edition of DAYBREAK, those of you hoping to make your fortune on eBay may have to think again. Uncle Sam wants a cut now, too. That story next.

But first, here's a look at what else is making news this Monday morning.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK) WALLACE: And welcome back.

It's time now for a little "Business Buzz."

If you're one of the millions of Americans selling goods on eBay, you may need to report that income on your taxes. That's right.

Carrie Lee is here with a look at the often confusing issue. People are going to say, no fair. No fair.

CARRIE LEE, CNN FINANCIAL NEWS CORRESPONDENT: And there's a lot of money being made there.

WALLACE: There is a lot.

LEE: Let me tell you, $34 billion worth of merchandise sold last year.

WALLACE: Big bucks.

LEE: So, the bottom line here, if you're making a profit, you should probably report the money on your taxes.

Now, a lot of people have their business set up on eBay. Other people, it's a hobby. So, there is a gray area here as well. But the tax law is actually pretty clear. If you're operating as a business, then buying goods and selling them for a profit, that income is taxable.

Some areas are not so clear, though. Let's say you're selling junk from your attic. You find an old lamp, something like that. Well, you're selling it and you're making money, but you're probably not making as much as you paid for that item to begin with. So, actually no profit is made.

However, that so-called -- let's say the so-called junk has appreciated in value, something like a baseball card. Well, then you are making a profit, and so you have to report that money.

So, the bottom line is, if you really are making a profit, you should be reporting it. If not, well, then you can probably get away with not filing.

WALLACE: Some might say not fair. When I did a yard sale, right, I didn't have to report any income to Uncle Sam?

LEE: That's true. But then, again, that case would apply that what you paid for those items originally are probably more than what you're selling them.

WALLACE: Exactly.

LEE: But I'll tell you, Kelly, I bet a lot of people are going to just try to skip this one over. But we'll see.

WALLACE: We'll see. LEE: That's the technical advice anyway. Any gray area, of course, always consult a tax professional.

WALLACE: And a quick look at how futures are looking today.

LEE: Still holding up a bit. So, we could see some buying at the 9:30 bell. We've seen three consecutive weeks of losses on the Dow. The industrials are down over 500 points. All of the major market indices last week under water. A lot of e-com (ph) reports are coming out this week, including the big March Friday jobs report. So, a lot of people are waiting for that.

WALLACE: A lot of people watching.

LEE: Yes.

WALLACE: Carrie Lee, thanks so much. We appreciate it.

When DAYBREAK continues on this Monday, two Hollywood stars have decided to get a little help from someone other than Hollywood's big wigs. They're listening to the kids. We'll have that and much more as your Monday edition of DAYBREAK rolls on. We'll be right back.

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WALLACE: Your news, money, weather and sports. It's 45 minutes after the hour. And here is what is all new this morning.

More last-minute pleas today for Terri Schiavo's life. Supporters of her parents plan to urge officials in Washington to intervene in her case. Schiavo is in her tenth full day without a feeding tube.

Another sign of Pope John Paul's fragile health. For the first time in 26 years, the ailing pontiff skipped this morning's post- Easter prayer service. He did appear briefly at his Vatican window on Easter Sunday.

In the war of wages, who comes out on top? According to new Census Bureau figures, college-taught African-American and Asian women earned more than white women with the same education. On average, a white woman with a bachelor's degree took home around $37,800 in 2003, an Asian woman on average made more than $43,000, and an African- American woman more than 41,000. Hispanic women earned around $37,600. White men usually earned more than anyone else.

In culture, actors Will Smith and Jon Voight are hoping kids can pick the next great film. The two are bringing an international film festival to Los Angeles next month that will feature youngsters as the judges.

In sports, Annika Sorenstam has little competition in winning the LPGA's first major of the year. She won the Nabisco championship by eight strokes. Sorenstam has won all five tournaments she's played in so far this year.

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WALLACE: Or have fun at work, which gets to our guest who is coming up next. We'll hear tips on how to have fun in the workplace. Chad, we'll talk to you in a few minutes.

But first, let's check in with Carol Costello for a look at what's coming up on "AMERICAN MORNING."

Carol...

CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: You know...

WALLACE: ... this place is not the same without you.

COSTELLO: You know that guest you're going to have? You know having fun in the workplace?

WALLACE: Yes.

COSTELLO: The EP over there, Brian Bell (ph), my wonderful executive producer.

WALLACE: Yes.

COSTELLO: He's been quoting from that book for weeks, driving us all insane.

WALLACE: And he said, Carol, he's very upset that you won't be on this show today.

COSTELLO: I planned it.

WALLACE: He said, "I am so unhappy she's not going to be there, because I've been sending her e-mails day after day."

COSTELLO: Yes, and he's not kidding about that. Good morning, Kelly. Good morning, everyone.

I know you've been talking about this, Kelly, the pope struggling in vain to speak on Easter Sunday. But his silence did speak volumes to the thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square. How are his followers reacting? And what is lost when the pope cannot communicate fully? We're going to talk to Vatican analyst John Allen this morning.

Also, as you know, gas prices continue to skyrocket. How can you optimize your car mileage? We'll talk to the automotive editor from "Consumer Reports." He'll tell us about the new high-tech systems making some cars more fuel-efficient. And, of course, as we all know, Chad knows all about those things.

WALLACE: He knows everything, Carol.

COSTELLO: Doesn't he?

WALLACE: That's what I learn every time I sit in for you. COSTELLO: It's fascinating, isn't it?

WALLACE: There's no end to his intelligence.

COSTELLO: Chad is going to explode.

CHAD MYERS, CNN METEOROLOGIST: I can tell the difference between a hard-boiled egg and a raw egg just by spinning it.

WALLACE: I mean, not many people know that. All right, Carol, thanks so much. We'll see you in about 10 minutes now on "AMERICAN MORNING."

And Monday, as you know, means back to work for lots of us, as Carol and I were talking about, but we are about to make it a whole lot easier. Tips for making your workplace a whole lot more fun, next. That's coming up. Don't go away.

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WALLACE: OK, manic Monday. So, here's the question: Do you love your job? Are you having fun at work? Well, I know some of you might say, no, no, no. We've been getting your e-mails all morning on the subject. And for those of you not happy at work, this new book might help. It is called "Fun is Good: How to Create Joy and Passion in Your Workplace & Career." And author Mike Veeck joins us live with some pointers.

Mike, thanks so much for being here today.

MIKE VEECK, AUTHOR, "FUN IS GOOD": Thanks so much for having me, Kelly.

WALLACE: So, the first question: Why do so many businesses not do more to make it a whole lot more fun at work?

VEECK: I think they make a mistake thinking that their end product is whatever it is that they sell, and they don't realize that what manufactures that or what creates that are people. Their only real investment in the workplace, or your only investment is your people, and your company is only as good as they are good, creative and happy.

WALLACE: And you offer a whole lot of tips in your book for good times at work. One of your tips, you say, "Keep meetings short, inclusive and few in number." Talk about that, the importance of that.

VEECK: Everybody should be included. Brevity is never overrated, but pontificating is. The boss loves to hear himself talk. He should never talk. Employees should be encouraged to talk. The more employees that are involved, the better. And suddenly, you'll find ideas coming from every area of the building, and you're business will grow exponentially that way.

WALLACE: And we hope our CNN bosses are listening to this one: "Surprise colleagues and employees with random time off."

VEECK: Yes, I'm so tired of people saying, hey, wait till next Tuesday in the month following November, and you'll get some time off. Walk in one day and say to someone who has done a wonderful job, "Take the afternoon off and take Sally or take Jim to the beach." Surprise people. Show them that you're actually thinking about them on a day to day basis, and they'll work harder and harder for you.

WALLACE: This is one our viewers might not have heard of: "A dartboard or Nerf basketball hoop can work wonders in the office."

VEECK: Yes.

WALLACE: My colleagues here, Mike, are doing a thumbs-up, saying, yes, they're right on with that.

VEECK: You have to make sure that you don't get too physical in that you can't crash the boards. But the fact is the business that plays together stays together. What you want to build is a relationship over a matter of years, not over a matter of moments. And Margaret Meed (ph), the anthropologist, said, you know more about a civilization by how they spend their leisure time than by how they work.

WALLACE: All right, Mike, we hope bosses across America were listening to you this morning. Mike Veeck, author of the book, "Fun is Good: How to Create Joy and Passion in Your Workplace & Career." Thanks so much for being here. We appreciate it.

This is DAYBREAK for a Monday morning. We'll be right back.

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WALLACE: It's my favorite...

MYERS: There it is.

WALLACE: Yes, my favorite moment, the DAYBREAK coffee mug.

MYERS: This one goes to Texas. Actually, it goes to Rich Kempf. Rich Kempf won the one from this weekend. Park Forest, Illinois, Richard, you are on the way to a new DAYBREAK coffee mug for your two correct answers over on Friday.

Here are the questions, though, for today now. Here we go. We're kind of in a hurry. How many men are walking in space this morning? We gave that answer a long time ago. And what two objects did that author just say can work wonders in your office?

CNN.com/daybreak with the questions and answers right there.

WALLACE: All right, Chad, great to be with you. We'll see you again tomorrow morning.

MYERS: OK, great. WALLACE: From the Time Warner center in New York, I'm Kelly Wallace, in today for Carol Costello. More news with "AMERICAN MORNING" starts right now.

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