The totally off-topic thread

[RooFlyer]

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By the way, it's extremely obvious when a man develops testicular cancer. Unlike breast cancer and ovarian cancer which can go unnoticed for months if not years.

What on earth is that meant to mean? Men have it easy? BTW men get breast cancer as well and testicular cancer can and does go un-noticed for months, if not years as well. That's when people die from it.

Its stories like this that highlight the issue in young men (they'll pay some attention to a footy story, but don't generally listen the 'The Health Report' on ABC radio), so I reckon there is merit in it - just like the BSE program.

 

[Cynicor]

Not in our experience. The current footballer noticed a lump. MrP noticed a lump. Not found incidentally.

The lumps still needs to be felt, just like a breast lump. It is rarely visible and no different to breast ca.

 

[Pushka]

What on earth is that meant to mean? Men have it easy? BTW men get breast cancer as well and testicular cancer can and does go un-noticed for months, if not years as well. That's when people die from it.

Its stories like this that highlight the issue in young men (they'll pay some attention to a footy story, but don't generally listen the 'The Health Report' on ABC radio), so I reckon there is merit in it - just like the BSE program.

You draw ridiculous extensions from what I say. Easy? Sheesh.

The lumps still needs to be felt, just like a breast lump. It is rarely visible and no different to breast ca.

Broken record. Not in our experience.

 

[whatmeworry]

I can feel a thread split coming!

 

[Denali]

The Coles Choc fudge brownie ice-cream is really, really good.

 

[Milboo]

The barking is at things or people she sees going past. She gets spooked very easily by many things. If she meets another person or dog she is fine and brave until up close then she is timid.

I don't believe that it is separation anxiety but there are a few points in the article that are useful.

I have been told by breeders that part of our barking problem is her breed as she is half Cavalier King Charles and half cougher Spaniel. The Cavvie breeder said they all are prone to barking a lot.


Two months old.



Six months old.



Eight months old with her fifteen year old house mate.

Awww she is a cutie. Small breeds can be prone to barking - drives me nuts!!

Certainly sounds like she is a more nervous dog (again, commonly seen in these types of breeds). I had a nervous/ timid pup and over socialised the hell out of him as a puppy to help overcome it. I remember our first 2 classes at puppy pre school, he spent them sitting behind me.

She may also be in her second fear period, meaning she is spooking or reacting to more - http://www.greatdanerescue.com.au/Docs/developmental_stages.pdf

A session with a behaviourist might give you some tools to help her manage life.

 

[mannej]

My point was that it was the lead item. No issue with it being on the news.

And?

I still don't see the issue.

 

[straitman]

Awww she is a cutie. Small breeds can be prone to barking - drives me nuts!!

Certainly sounds like she is a more nervous dog (again, commonly seen in these types of breeds). I had a nervous/ timid pup and over socialised the hell out of him as a puppy to help overcome it. I remember our first 2 classes at puppy pre school, he spent them sitting behind me.

She may also be in her second fear period, meaning she is spooking or reacting to more - http://www.greatdanerescue.com.au/Docs/developmental_stages.pdf

A session with a behaviourist might give you some tools to help her manage life.

Thanks Milboo. That looks very useful.

 

[straitman]

Can anyone explain why a footballer's testicl_s are the lead item on the news?

Perspective people, perspective.

Very simple.

It's important for the reasons explained above but like many/most other stories on the news today it's what the news editors think will draw people in the most. Kylie having breast cancer was a lead item and a footballer getting injured is a lead item so a footballer getting cancer, where ever the cancer is, has to be news also.

The US President (reportedly) leaking information to the Russians and then the White House not getting the rebuttal correct is nowhere as important to many people. Why? Because people relate to the super star or the footballer but the US President is over there and does not impact then right now.

 

[jukebox333]

The Coles Choc fudge brownie ice-cream is really, really good.

You should throw caution, and $4.70, to the wind, and try Woolworths brand; I wouldn't normally, but am part of Woolworths taste testing group, The Bunch, and was offered a freebie - it was very good; not quite as luxurious as Connoisseur, but as that's only a bargain when on special, it's good to know there's a fall back.

 

[Pushka]

Coles Choc Almond mini icecreams must be made in the same factory as Magnums. But only that flavour I think.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Some really good shows on ABC TV tonight, Ask the Doctor, War on Waste, which talked about how much food goes to waste followed by Foreign Correspondent featuring Mark Colvin, pity I didn't listen more to PM on the way home from work, but usually at that time of the day I am fed up with the news and just want music to not have to think about the world.

 

[JohnK]

Thats the impression Ive gotten from their ads. All looks new and hip until you make a claim and youre ****ed by the fine print and that $178 per year "saving" amounted to not much.

But thats me, Im sure we're over insured for most things, especially travel.

I tend to agree. It was fun saving money but now making a claim makes that saving seem not so worthwhile.

One can see why the budget insurers do not increase market share.

 

[Cossie]

Midsomer Murders with over dubbed German just isn't the same.

 

[blackcat20]

Some really good shows on ABC TV tonight, Ask the Doctor, War on Waste, which talked about how much food goes to waste followed by Foreign Correspondent featuring Mark Colvin, pity I didn't listen more to PM on the way home from work, but usually at that time of the day I am fed up with the news and just want music to not have to think about the world.

One of the doctors is my colleague's husband. I think she will probably appear in one of the episodes.

 

[RooFlyer]

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By the way, it's extremely obvious when a man develops testicular cancer. Unlike breast cancer and ovarian cancer which can go unnoticed for months if not years.

Originally Posted by RooFlyer What on earth is that meant to mean? Men have it easy? BTW men get breast cancer as well and testicular cancer can and does go un-noticed for months, if not years as well. That's when people die from it.

Its stories like this that highlight the issue in young men (they'll pay some attention to a footy story, but don't generally listen the 'The Health Report' on ABC radio), so I reckon there is merit in it - just like the BSE program.

You draw ridiculous extensions from what I say. Easy? Sheesh.
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I'm awfuly sorry, but I'm not sure what other conclusion was meant to be drawn from your juxtaposition about the ease of detection of the various types of cancers.

You have a family experience and chose to deal with it in a certain way (privately, without fuss is what I'm hearing which is what I would probably do if it happened to me). Great. However the medical consensus that I've aware of is that having 'men's health' issues publicised, through consenting 'higher profile' cases is a good thing. Young men, generally thinking themselves indestructible and maybe even shy to talk about the type of cancer we have been talking about should be positively affected by a young footy player, not only early detecting his cancer, but having something done about it. I don't understand why there is a debate here about that?

This discussion came one when I expressed 'disappointment' (that's all ) with your apparently dim view about the footballer - or the Club - "telling the world" about the footballer's condition, or in general. I've tried to explain why "telling the world" is a positive thing and also why it may have occurred in this particular case. If your family view is different, no worries, but please recognise that there is a wider social benefit for publicising some issues ... AKA "telling the world". Prostate cancer is another one we are encouraged to talk about.

BTW on our local ABC news the story was about half way into the 30 minute bulletin. Contained interviews with specialists and the like praising the publicity.

 

[straitman]

Men's health is an important issue? And many men are reluctant as it is to talk about these issues, or go to a doctor. Giving it prominence is a good way to promote the health message?

This is one story that has the ability to positively affect hundreds. Can't say that about a lot of news items.

I agree completely.

It's a very personal thing but I talk to any and everyone about my battle with Prostate cancer. That I know of it has saved a couple of guys who have sought out medical attention as a result of our discussions and unfortunately I lost a friend to it who unsuccessfully used the head in the sand technique.

Talking is good IMHO.

 

[JohnK]

I have been an NRMA shareholder for close to 20 years and we have held various policies with NRMA for the past 40 years.

My recent dealings with NRMA claims has been nothing short of torture. I have been harassed and bullied and treated like cough. All over a minor parking incident where it's not easy to determine who is at fault, being sent a bill of over $6,000 for repairs to multiple hit points where there was a single minor incident with a single hit point and now sending the bill to a debt recoveries company.

I've not been playing ball the way they want but I'm not their puppet either. I have been forced to make a claim and now treated like cough by my budget insurer.

Treating people with dignity at all times has gone out the window. Time to fight back.

 

[Denali]

.... by my budget insurer..

Well, theres your problem.

Dashcam, $40 off ebay, is a great investment.

 

[Pushka]

I might have some Denali stories later. Off shortly on a Jetstar flight ADL - MEL. Qantas wanted $750 for an economy fare one way