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#2619161 10-Dec-2020 09:21

@MikeB4:

To get a call from my Doctor to tell me that my new drug treatment has been given special approval by Pharmac and will also be part funded by the drug company. Best Christmas present I could get and light has finally turned on at the end of the tunnel. This news made me cry as maybe I will get through this.

This is good news.

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#2619164 10-Dec-2020 09:24

Finally getting a DHL Delivery notification of my Tempest (Kickstater) Weather Station finally on the way!

Yay - a Christmas present.

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#2619174 10-Dec-2020 09:26

@freitasm it is very good news. This year has been hell for myself and my ever supportive wife. It is a gift for her as well.

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#2620400 12-Dec-2020 09:34

When a scientific study on nutrition and health comes up with "significant findings" that don't impart fear and guilt, nor condemn you to eating only wholemeal gruel washed down with organic kombucha:

1) Cheese, by far, was shown to be the most protective food against age-related cognitive problems, even late into life;

2) The daily consumption of alcohol, particularly red wine, was related to improvements in cognitive function;

3) Weekly consumption of lamb, but not other red meats, was shown to improve long-term cognitive prowess; and

4) Excessive consumption of salt is bad, but only individuals already at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease may need to watch their intake to avoid cognitive problems over time.

Source: https://www.research.iastate.edu/news/isu-study-indicates-diet-may-help-reduce-cognitive-decline/

Disclaimers: Correlation ≠ causation. Nope - I haven't read the paper. Yes - I like cheese, red wine, and lamb (with a sprinkle of salt)

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#2621349 14-Dec-2020 14:54

Getting up on my roof to install my new Tempest Weather Station.

(1st time up there in over 7 years since having a stroke - even got down without needing the Fire Brigade :-) )

Online now at: https://tempestwx.com/station/34951/grid (Now you know where I live)

Now we need rain!

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#2621351 14-Dec-2020 15:00

msukiwi:

Getting up on my roof to install my new Tempest Weather Station.

(1st time up there in over 7 years since having a stroke - even got down without needing the Fire Brigade :-) )

Online now at: https://tempestwx.com/station/34951/grid (Now you know where I live)

Now we need rain!

Excellent. Just goes to show that we should never say never.

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#2621362 14-Dec-2020 15:26

msukiwi:

Getting up on my roof to install my new Tempest Weather Station.

Tempest Weather Station.

[Fine Print] Guaranteed to generate Force 10 winds and deluges or your money back.

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#2621384 14-Dec-2020 16:00

We had weather at our place today. I could tell.

Handsome Dan Has Spoken.
Handsome Dan needs to stop adding three dots to every sentence...

Handsome Dan does not currently have a side hustle as the mascot for Yale

*Gladly accepting donations...

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#2621394 14-Dec-2020 16:06

Read a book this weekend called Stop Reading The News.

Seems like a very good idea.

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#2621397 14-Dec-2020 16:11

@Geektastic:

Read a book this weekend called Stop Reading The News.

Seems like a very good idea.

A Matter of Fact: Talking Truth in a Post-truth World

Preview available here.

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#2621545 14-Dec-2020 21:55

Browser update logged me out of a few websites on Friday. I went to log back in to Facebook and the site said "You haven't logged in with this browser before, we'll send you a code" The code didn't turn up in 10 mins or 10 hours. Their other options were to log in with a browser I have used before (sorry, only use this one) or get a code from the "code generator" that is apparently in the mobile app (I've never used the app, can't imagine the rigmarole involved with trying to install/log in to that for the first time).

And with that, I think I'm done with Facebook.

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#2621548 14-Dec-2020 22:06

Ge0rge: And with that, I think I'm done with Facebook.

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light, and he could see Facebook. And God said "bugger this, I think I'm done with Facebook and I haven't even got around to morning and evening yet".

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#2621549 14-Dec-2020 22:08

Ge0rge: Browser update logged me out of a few websites on Friday. I went to log back in to Facebook and the site said "You haven't logged in with this browser before, we'll send you a code" The code didn't turn up in 10 mins or 10 hours. Their other options were to log in with a browser I have used before (sorry, only use this one) or get a code from the "code generator" that is apparently in the mobile app (I've never used the app, can't imagine the rigmarole involved with trying to install/log in to that for the first time).

And with that, I think I'm done with Facebook.

My wife and I were saying only yesterday just how complex and irritating modern life has become "to protect you" or "for your safety" etc etc.

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#2621550 14-Dec-2020 22:10

neb:
Ge0rge: And with that, I think I'm done with Facebook.
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light, and he could see Facebook. And God said "bugger this, I think I'm done with Facebook and I haven't even got around to morning and evening yet".

Old Testament - God visits about every other page in some form.

New Testament - turns up in person

Now - nowhere to be seen for thousands of years. Why? Facebook. He has created another world somewhere instead and labelled social media as "do not repeat"!

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#2621554 14-Dec-2020 22:24

Geektastic:
Old Testament - God visits about every other page in some form.

New Testament - turns up in person

Now - nowhere to be seen for thousands of years. Why? Facebook.

Naah, God's on smoko and unfortunately while he's not watching the other guy is busy creating stuff.

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