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    [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.

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I've had the first ascents on most of the waterfalls in the Rocky Mountain Front.

I've had the first ascents on most of the waterfalls in the Rocky Mountain Front.

by Elton Adams Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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No collection of people who are all waiting for the same thing are capable of holding a natural conversation. Even read more

No collection of people who are all waiting for the same thing are capable of holding a natural conversation. Even if the thing they are waiting for is only a taxi.

by Ben Elton Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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It's about a kid that is trying to find his beliefs and his ethics, coming from a broken home, being read more

It's about a kid that is trying to find his beliefs and his ethics, coming from a broken home, being fed up with his hometown and his local 7-11.

by Billie Armstrong Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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[In Clovis,] we'll lose about a million dollars, ... We'll probably have to do away with our transit.

[In Clovis,] we'll lose about a million dollars, ... We'll probably have to do away with our transit.

by Harry Armstrong Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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We swear there will be an earthquake of retaliation,

We swear there will be an earthquake of retaliation,

by Al Aqsa Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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They've known for 16 months that we oppose the concept of additional contract workers at CBC,

They've known for 16 months that we oppose the concept of additional contract workers at CBC,

by Arnold Amber Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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I have profound regret and sorrow for the multitude of mistakes and harm I have caused. All of my remaining read more

I have profound regret and sorrow for the multitude of mistakes and harm I have caused. All of my remaining days, I will feel tremendous sadness and regret for my conduct and for what I have done.

by Jack Abramoff Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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The reality is, we have to get rid of faith-based arbitration, no matter what. The only way we can protect read more

The reality is, we have to get rid of faith-based arbitration, no matter what. The only way we can protect [women] is for the state to come out and say one law, one process, one secular law for all, and that is it.

by Homa Arjomand Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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I love the Blue-White game because it gives us that almost-game mentality and you have fans out there -- I read more

I love the Blue-White game because it gives us that almost-game mentality and you have fans out there -- I love it.

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