Yeah, he's all right, thanks.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Nov 23, 2013 8:43:16 am PST #12749 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Jesse - Nov 23, 2013 8:56:09 am PST #12750 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
The good news is that apparently there is a lot research and whatnot on anti-seizure drugs and Alzheimer's -- the one they gave him at a hospital apparently did some good for dementia in mice in some study. And some other ones are given to smooth out moods. So at least there's not massive contraindications there. That's something! (I know someone whose father's dementia is so atypical they can't treat it at all, because the drugs for one thing it could be would exacerbate the other thing it could be, and vice versa. Ugh!)
sarameg - Nov 23, 2013 9:00:21 am PST #12751 of 30000
I think they probably helped some- her boyfriend definitely. For her they probably prevented lacerations and stuff, but the force was such, hard to say. She did get burns from some of them, though she can't figure out which ones
Burrell - Nov 23, 2013 9:24:02 am PST #12752 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Anti-seizure drugs seem very multipurpose. They are used for nerve pain, and I think they are also used to treat bipolar disorder in some cases. Not surprised they also help with dementia.
Steph L. - Nov 23, 2013 10:20:35 am PST #12753 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Anti-seizure drugs seem very multipurpose. They are used for nerve pain, and I think they are also used to treat bipolar disorder in some cases. Not surprised they also help with dementia.
Also migraines, IIRC.
Consuela - Nov 23, 2013 10:46:01 am PST #12754 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
I evaded three zombie packs on my run today! (Small pleasures, I swear.)
In other news, Emma Thompson is looking pretty fab: [link]
DavidS - Nov 23, 2013 11:40:20 am PST #12755 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
In other news, Emma Thompson is looking pretty fab
She is!
Burrell - Nov 23, 2013 11:46:25 am PST #12756 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I love her so much.
§ ita § - Nov 23, 2013 12:48:10 pm PST #12757 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I do wish people would stop with the "injecting yourself with poison" line. Don't give even the remotest bits of support to people who think no amount of biological agent can be injected non-harmfully (or even beneficially), and too many people think botox has no point whatsoever.
Also there need to be more "typically" aging women saying "Look at me! I'm 54 and I have no aging anxiety!" Even ones that started out drop dead gorgeous. Coming from her it's kinda empty. Michael Jordan can also reach the food on the top shelf, what does that do for Linda Hunt?
That being said, she's cool.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 23, 2013 12:52:58 pm PST #12758 of 30000
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
Last time I checked, botulism toxin was still a toxin. In controlled amounts under medical supervision it can have positive uses (though I don't think paralyzed facial muscles and frozen expressions are a positive use for actresses), just like chemotherapy chemicals, but that doesn't make it not poison.