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Category Archives: drugs
Big soda madness
Large sugary drinks are under siege. So maybe they need a magazine? (Via Daily Kos)
Who knew? It’s the flu!
I got a flu vaccine this year. But on my cross country trip last week, I was in a car with someone who had the flu. So now that I feel miserable, it’s time to look at the symptoms (from … Continue reading
Posted in drugs, Health
Tagged Fever, Flu Symptoms, Infectious disease, Influenza vaccine, Nasal congestion, Sore throat
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The GOP’s wish … with a capital W
Wow! Mitt Romney was such a bad candidate that Republicans are now longing for the charisma of former president “He Who Shall Not Be Named.” (From the National Journal): As Republicans reassess their future in the presidential wilderness, seeking a … Continue reading
The victims of federally legalized pot
The “This Guy” panel is a riot. (Via Daily Kos)
Posted in Art, drugs, Law, Politics
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Adelaide
This is totally demented, but really well done. For all you premeds taking notes, the diagnosis for Adelaide is Munchausen Syndrome. And the prognosis isn’t good. People with Munchausen syndrome are rarely treated successfully. They are reluctant to seek treatment for … Continue reading
Posted in Art, drugs, Health, Liars, Movies, Science and Technology, Sexuality, Women
Tagged Health, Münchausen syndrome, Mental disorder, Mental health, Psychiatry, Vimeo
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Don’t pick up hitchhikers
This is called “Cinnamon Chasers – Luv Deluxe (Music Video).” Reminds me of the movie “Run Lola Run,” without the happy ending.
Posted in Art, drugs, Law, Liars, Liquor, Movies, Murder, Music, Sexuality
Tagged Music video, Run Lola Run
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Supreme Court upholds Romneycare
Since the Supreme Court has ruled that Obamacare (née Romneycare) is legal, how are the Republicans going to resolve this revelation by Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts? But Roberts found another way to rescue it. Joined by the … Continue reading
Posted in Back in the USA, Business, drugs, Economics, Health, Law, Politics, Tea Party
Tagged John Roberts, Mitt Romney, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Supreme Court
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An endorsement for the serial adulterer
A former California congressman named Randy “Duke” Cunningham is in a federal prison in Arizona for his involvement in a 2005 federal bribery scandal in which he pled guilty to conspiracy and tax evasion. His positions in Congress, from 1991 … Continue reading
Posted in Back in the USA, drugs, Economics, Law, Liars, Politics
Tagged Duke Cunningham, Newt Gingrich
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Sex, drugs and Newt Gingrich
A couple of Newtacular quotes (via Slog) As Speaker of the House, Gingrich introduced the “Drug Importer Death Penalty Act of 1996.”…It would have applied to anyone convicted more than once of carrying 100 doses — or about two ounces … Continue reading
Posted in Back in the USA, drugs, gay rights, Liars, Politics, Tea Party
Tagged Family values, Morality, Newt Gingrich
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Fast and Furious: prequel and sequel
Since the Republican House is going to try to turn the “Fast and Furious” gun running screw up along the Mexican border into an impeachable offense by the Obama administration, let’s reflect on this (from TPM): TPM has obtained the … Continue reading