The totally off-topic thread

[TonyHancock]

Tony Greig had a boyish enthusiasm that will be hard to replace in the commentary box. Brilliant cricketer and a hugely entertaining commentator. In an age when we talk of the "great" characters in sport we have lost a truly great one. Tony Greig iignite my passion for cricket back in 1975 when he took over as England Captain.

A very sad day indeed.

 

[Foreigner]

Tony Greig had a boyish enthusiasm that will be hard to replace in the commentary box. Brilliant cricketer and a hugely entertaining commentator. In an age when we talk of the "great" characters in sport we have lost a truly great one. Tony Greig iignite my passion for cricket back in 1975 when he took over as England Captain.

A very sad day indeed.

Bill Lawry comes close to Tony. Both entertaining in their own ways.

 

[amaroo]

Tony Greig had a boyish enthusiasm that will be hard to replace in the commentary box.

Wonder if that mail order bride appreciated the boyish enthusiasm?

 

[Foreigner]

One recepient of Queen's New Year Honours, in Cook Islands:
OBE
Mrs Te Maeu O Te Rangi Teikamata Ariki Mii Tungane Upokoati O'Bryan.

For services to the public and community.

 

[tuapekastar]

I'd guess it was related to the lung cancer.

I have no medical background whatsoever, but two friends of mine died from heart attacks while undergoing cancer treatment. No idea if it was related.

 

[medhead]

I have no medical background whatsoever, but two friends of mine died from heart attacks while undergoing cancer treatment. No idea if it was related.

I'm only guessing from the close relationship of the heart and lungs. And mainly from my own medical conditions where a doctor told me lack of oxygen in my blood made my heart work harder and would give me an early heart attack. I've assumed lung cancer would also inhibit oxygen uptake plus of course the effects of any cancer treatment.

Oops sorry, a long winded way to say my guess is not based on medical knowledge either.

 

[Mal]

'Stormin' Norman' Schwarzkopf also passed away : 'Stormin' Norman' Schwarzkopf, lauded Gulf War commander, dies - CNN.com .

 

[whatmeworry]

All I know is, we all die too young!

 

[Hvr]

All I know is, we all die too young!

Not necessarily. People who complain about recliners seem to live forever.

 

[serfty]

While there is reference for people recently shuffling off their mortal coil, vale Jack Klugman.

 

[Foreigner]

A thread for obituaries may be in order (to acknowledge the last journey).

 

[yo yo ma]

Have the bast@rd barred from the broadcast area

Richie, Richie... I just want you to know that I don't hold any grudges. To me, a grudge (garage) is just somewhere to park your car.

 

[Cynicor]

For reference- cancers are generally pro-thrombotic which means they increase the chance of blood clots and the blood is 'thicker'.

Heart attacks are much more common in people who are likely to clot, so they are a common cause of cancer mortality.

 

[Foreigner]

For reference- cancers are generally pro-thrombotic which means they increase the chance of blood clots and the blood is 'thicker'.

Heart attacks are much more common in people who are likely to clot, so they are a common cause of cancer mortality.

Strokes too, then?

 

[drron]

And of course heart attacks and lung cancer share a common risk factor.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Found out today that my first boss in Australia died suddenly aged 71, fit and healthy hard working GP in Tassie
Ours is not to reason why

 

[QF WP]

Wow, three death of people I admired for different reasons.

 

[whatmeworry]

The other night I dreamt my father had a heart attack... My father is 78, still smokes and drinks yet is still alive!

 

[drron]

The other night I dreamt my father had a heart attack... My father is 78, still smokes and drinks yet is still alive!

So he has 2 years to go and then he can stop worrying.
In the dubbo health study of those over 80 smoking is no longer a risk factor for vascular disease and the more you drink the longer you live.

It is due to survivor bias.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Sunset tonight from our patio - spectacular colour for New Year Eve - we dont need fireworks !!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR