[Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, read more

[Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, after a slow start, it grew to become a $US2.3 billion ($3 billion today) blockbuster for its owner, Pfizer, in 2003.] About 80 per cent of the prescriptions were for unapproved uses - conditions like bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, hot flashes, migraines and tension headaches, ... In fact, Neurontin has become a sort of all-purpose restorative for chronic discomfort of almost any type - yet there is almost no good published evidence that it works.

The bottom line is this -- for how long can the military remain restrained? That we are just around the read more

The bottom line is this -- for how long can the military remain restrained? That we are just around the corner from a major confrontation is not in doubt.

Usually, young guys try to make an impression for down the road. This is about making this team and having read more

Usually, young guys try to make an impression for down the road. This is about making this team and having a chance to do something.

When there is deliberate, intentional violence by man against man, very particular feelings are generated, ... The victimized population wants read more

When there is deliberate, intentional violence by man against man, very particular feelings are generated, ... The victimized population wants revenge. There's a breakdown of trust in your fellow man.

It seems like the market is obsessing on this bond market fallout, which was somewhat precipitated by the move to read more

It seems like the market is obsessing on this bond market fallout, which was somewhat precipitated by the move to raise (interest rates) in Japan. A lot of the fuel that has been used to invest in this bond market has been derived from 'easy money' in Japan.

I cannot go into operational details, but I can tell you that we are going only after terrorists and terrorist read more

I cannot go into operational details, but I can tell you that we are going only after terrorists and terrorist centers, and their infrastructure. We are not going there against the Palestinian people. We are there just to uproot terror.

yet the ratings kept going down. We finally figured it out; people don't dislike John, they're just tired of bad read more

yet the ratings kept going down. We finally figured it out; people don't dislike John, they're just tired of bad news. When they flip on the TV, they want to get AWAY from their problems, not hear about people getting thrown overboard tied to their boat anchor or working out so they can strangle innocent kids faster and better.

My vagina can't give a monologue!

My vagina can't give a monologue!

Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. read more

Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy.