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Julia said:
Not television, but along similar lines to the above, the psychiatrists' 'bible' the DSM-IV, has massively expanded its list of classifiable mental disorders.

The politics behind this are explained in this excellent "All in the Mind" program from Radio National.

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/psychiatry-re-examined/5023224

The latest statistic I heard for children taking stimulants for ADHD and its variants is one in three.
Something to be seriously concerned about here imo.
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+1, Julia

Yet the New Broom in Canberra wants to sign another "Free Trade Agreement" with our "Best Friend in the World" that would allow US companies to sue for compensation if we block their ability to profit.

Whether it's statins, beta blockers, or stimulants - there are obscene profits to be made, and over-prescription doesn't worry them, nor do they flinch if their marketing leads to mass poisoning of entire populations.
Have we really advanced morally since the Opium Wars of times gone by?
 
Truth in Advertising:

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Country Lad said:
We had a discussion a while back about statins and the link to the excellent video "STATIN NATION: The Great Cholesterol Cover-Up".
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Thanks for the link Country Lad. I wasn't aware of that thread.

I see "Statin Nation" is available on TPB. :rolleyes: I'll grab a copy of it and watch it but I think I'm already aware of the message.

I was interested to read that your cholesterol level dropped markedly when you started eating eggs. I should give that a try!

After I had my first test several years ago, and after I tossed the Pravachol in the bin following several experiences with muscle pains (presumably caused by low COQ10), I tried seriously reducing fat in my diet and my cholesterol level jumped from 6.9 to 7.4. I immediately abandoned that approach!

I'd love to know what this guy's cholesterol level is: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...ces-raw-meat-diet-bizarre-food-addiction.html

"A man has told how he's eaten only raw meat for the past five years ... The former electrician even brushes his teeth with animal fat ... A jar of sheep organs and clotted blood lurks in Mr Nance's pantry"

Apparently he also likes rotten meat - which he saw contains "probiotic bacteria".

I wonder what his breath is like?
 
Comedy Central Roast of Justin Beiber.

Should be good for a laugh... maybe.

Hmm... maybe not. Needs Seth McFarlane as MC. This guy isn't funny.
 
Ray Romano. Very funny interview was on Jimmy Fallon last night.


[video]http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/ray-romano-can-do-no-right-according-to-his-wife/2969631[/video]
 
Making a Murderer.

Making a Murderer is an American web television series that first streamed on Netflix on December 18, 2015. The ten-part documentary, written and directed by Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, explores the story of Steven Avery, a Manitowoc County, Wisconsin man who served 18 years in prison for the sexual assault and attempted murder of Penny Beerntsen, and who was exonerated in 2003. In 2005 he was arrested and in 2007 convicted of the murder of Teresa Halbach, a local photographer. The series also covers the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of his nephew Brendan Dassey, who was also charged in the murder. - wikipedia
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I don't usually watch this type of crime documentary. But this is absolutely enthralling..... highlights corruption in the criminal justice system. They have access to incredible footage.
 
I rather enjoyed Sherlock Holmes; The Abominable Bride on Stan the other week
 
SirRumpole said:
Haven't got Stan. Anyone know when it will be on Fox or ABC ?
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I heard it's on the internet right now ;)

I saw a trailer for this at the cinema. Not sure if it's this exact one.

Should check out the first season of this series. I thought it was awesome.
 
luutzu said:
I heard it's on the internet right now ;)

I saw a trailer for this at the cinema. Not sure if it's this exact one.

Should check out the first season of this series. I thought it was awesome.
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The problem with Stan for me is my bandwidth. I only get 8Gb, Wireless only and that is usually consumed by normal use and Windows updates.

One of the problems of living in a regional area.
 
SirRumpole said:
The problem with Stan for me is my bandwidth. I only get 8Gb, Wireless only and that is usually consumed by normal use and Windows updates.

One of the problems of living in a regional area.
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There's things you can do to save usage.

eg.

1) turn off or disable all images, ads, previews etc.
2) use Greasemonkey or RIP to re-arrange common usage pages
3) disable pre-fetching

and so on...
 
SirRumpole said:
The problem with Stan for me is my bandwidth. I only get 8Gb, Wireless only and that is usually consumed by normal use and Windows updates.

One of the problems of living in a regional area.
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8Gb? That's wrong man. Country folks still vote for the Nationals?
 
SirRumpole said:
No I don't vote for those idiots but unfortunately most of the people around here do.

:banghead:
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I guess they don't watch YouTube there.

Maybe use your mobile, you guys have mobile coverage right? haha... and tether it to your wifi. May add a whole 500MB to the cap.
 
luutzu said:
I guess they don't watch YouTube there.

Maybe use your mobile, you guys have mobile coverage right? haha... and tether it to your wifi. May add a whole 500MB to the cap.
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Optus, Vodafone do 10GB phone plans for $50 or less a month. Depends how good your signal is!!
 
Vale Sir Terry Wogan.

Eurovision was once must see TV on SBS.

You don't know how compelling it can be, unless you experienced it with Sir Terry Wogan's commentary. Viewers got to see and hear, each nation's act from beginning to end, to experience the real-time flow and atmosphere of the evening.

It was Wogan who supplied the English speaking, understated, unintrusive, yet utterly hilarious commentary. He was the Richie Benaud of Eurovision.

For Australian viewers, it was Wogan who built the audience.

It's nearly unwatchable these days on SBS. Just endless blather, talking over everything. You'll never hear his prattling successors on SBS acknowledge him. The flow is about as continuous as Big Bang episode.

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment...d-77-after-cancer-battle-20160201-gmiaf7.html
February 1, 2016 - Terry Wogan dead: Legendary UK broadcaster dies aged 77 after cancer battle

...Wogan became best known to an international audience for hosting The Eurovision Song Contest over an incredible 35 years, finally giving it away in 2007. He presented the broadcast with an endearing, detached amusement that never tipped over into outright snarkiness.

"I don't make the mistake of thinking it's a major musical event," he once explained. "I love The Eurovision Song Contest and it will continue long after I'm gone. Just please don't ask me to take it seriously."

Memorably, he opened the 2007 show in Finland with the words: "Who knows what hellish future lies ahead? … Actually, I do. I've seen the rehearsals."...
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Long shot...

My TV remote has packed up. Well it works, but the buttons are getting hard to push. I had a look in the cupboard and found a "OneForAll universal remote control", but no packaging/instructions. Does anyone know how to get these universal remotes working?

Thanks.
 
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