[Tiste Simeon]

See my new thread in the Inn for reason I am happy.

Also, just got home for Christmas with gf, great to see family etc.

[Tsundoku]

Fully moved in now, except for a few books and clothes left at Mum's. I will get the books next week.

Not that I ever needed justification, but this story gives me yet another reason to enjoy my rampant chocoholism.

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http://www.news.com....0-1225974729266

Chocolate better cure for common cold than echinacea

* From: NewsCore
* December 22, 2010 12:35AM

PEOPLE who buy echinacea to stave off a common cold are wasting their money and should buy chocolate instead, two separate scientific studies have claimed.

Echinacea, which is believed to minimise the impact of a common cold, was studied by scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

They found the over-the-counter herbal treatment only slightly delayed cold symptoms

In tests of 719 people, aged between 12 and 80, volunteers were randomly given either no pill, a pill they knew contained echinacea, or a pill that could have been echinacea or a placebo.

Those who received echinacea saw the duration of their cold reduced by seven to 10 hours.

"Trends were in the direction of benefit, amounting to an average half-day reduction in the duration of a weeklong cold or an approximate 10 percent reduction in overall severity," said Bruce Barrett, the lead researcher, writing in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

"However, this dose regimen did not make a large impact on the course of the common cold, compared either to blinded placebo or to no pills," he concluded.

In the UK, scientists at a British-based drugs company called SEEK, working with experts at Hull Cough Clinic, said that a naturally-occurring substance in cocoa - theobromine - has been shown to prevent the key features of a persistent cough.

Seek was developing a medication based on theobromine, which is found in significant quantities in cocoa-based products and which it says "has been shown to inhibit the inappropriate firing of the vagus nerve, which is a key feature of persistent cough.”

Professor Alyn Morice from the clinic, said, "Due to the drawbacks of current opioid drugs such as codeine, we are in desperate need of a non-opioid treatment with a drastically improved side effect profile for patients."

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I'm also fairly sure echinacea was shown to be barely more than a placebo years ago.

[Soulessdreamer]

Finally got my hands on a copy of the novellas and now SW has arrived:thumbsup:

TTFN

[Tsundoku]

I was unsure whether or not this would be better in the Funny Videos thread, but I figure the higher traffic for this one would mean it could brighten up the day some of you toiling away in your own little hells with fluorescent lighting aka offices.

Definitely safe for work, but you will get some odd looks if your speakers are turned up high.

This post has been edited by Sombra: 23 December 2010 - 02:06 AM

[Ain't_It_Just_]

Wicked awesome party last night. It was a surprise one for a friend of ours, known hereafter as Linda, and someone to whom I thought I was attracted. So, she came, we cheered, and had a good time. Met some new people, caught up with some old friends, and so on it went. Then I slept over at the house the party was at (not the friend for whom we had held he party), and we basically played Guitar Hero all night. It was awesome. Me and Linda got in some good chatting time, and things were going well. So, at about 9:30 PM, after we'd pretty much clocked the game, we headed off to the city to go our separate ways. But during the course of the night, I'd handed over the gifts I'd bought Linda. There was, to make a long story short, a lot. She was really happy with it.

But just as we had departed the other sleepoverees, and were heading off to our separate tram stops, this conversation ensued:

Linda: I don't like you. (more than a friend like, not friendship like)
Me: Why not? (not having realised this)
Linda: Because I don't want you to get hurt.
Me: But I like you as a friend.
Linda: That's not what other people have been saying.
Me: Well, "other people" are wrong.

Basically, the rest of our conversation had us resolving that neither considered the other more than a really good friend. When we parted, we exchanged a massive hug.

Wondering why this is in the happy thread? Well, I had been trying to convince myself that I liked her more than a friend, which, deep down, I knew wasn't true. I kept at it-bought her all those gifts-and trying to get closer to her. Which I still want to do, because she's a fantastic person. But by saying those things, she cleared up all my confusion. Now I won't feel like I should be doing something when I'm around her, instead of just relaxing and enjoying her company. I liker her, she likes me. That's good enough in my book. I mean, I might look back and think I was an idiot for not pursuing it, but I can't see myself doing that. I woukdn't say I'm happy, but I do feel more content about the whole thing. And maybe that's better than any relationship.

Oh, and angsty teenage rant over. Thanks for tuning in.

[pathos]

Last day today!!!!!!

[Grimjust Bearegular]

Christmas holiday has commenced!! And I don't need to go back to work until Wednesday!


AIJ: I enjoy reading about your teenage angst...reminds me why I'm quite happy to be an adult:P

[Ain't_It_Just_]

Grimilla Insultface, on 23 December 2010 - 10:49 AM, said:

AIJ: I enjoy reading about your teenage angst...reminds me why I'm quite happy to be an adult:P

Well, you enjoy your grey hairs

[Darkwatch]

When my grey hair comes around I will demand that people call me Greymane.

[Captain Beardface]

eating Venison and Guinness Pie for breakfast is just as good as it was last night for dinner...

[QuickTidal]

It's the mutha-fuzuckin' 23rd!

Off work today at 1PM, 3:40PM screening of the new Coen Brother's TRUE GRIT, and Beef Effing Wellington (cooked "PERFECTLY" Gordon Ramsay Style) for dinner tomorree night.

Then...Christmas day and books....oh the books.

[Centzon Totochtin]

I HAVE SOMEWHERE TO LIVE NEXT YEAR!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

It has a pool, gym, sauna, spa and theatre room

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Ain't_It_Just_]

A certain dance...concerning your general welfare...is making me happy.



'COS YOUR FRIENDS SONT DANCE AND IF THEY DON'T DANCE THEN THEY'RE NO FRIENDS OF MINE!

[Mezla PigDog]

Finished work. Nothing grown up to do until 5th January. Back of the net!!!!

[Mentalist]

going through my phone, wishing people happy holidays.

Catching up with lots of people I haven't spoken to in ages in the process. it's pretty awesome.

[Slow Ben]

Whiskey....and mince pies....and chocolate covered pretzels....and white chocolate covered pretzels....and chex mix....and whiskey.

[Ain't_It_Just_]

It's Christmas. What else needs to be-oh hang on, this post is identical to the one I made last year.

Well, it was a VERY good day. Got up early, attacked the wrapped boxes under the tree, and came up with new undies (FAR more exciting than it sounds, believe me), a new belt, Borderlands, an iPhone 4 (FUCK YES) and a ton of chocolate. Then we headed off to our uncle's new place, and had a great lunch. So much food...the tables were sagging under it. And yes, as I type this, the day has recently ended, but I can most definitely say that I have reason to be happy.

In non-Xmas news, going to meet up with a girl on Monday who is a fellow Scubs/Supernatural fiend. Looking forward to it.

[Captain Beardface]

Well this maybe a day later but last night's feast made me very happy... Roasted Leg of Lamb, Roasted Asparagus, Glazed Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Onion Bread, and Homemade Applesauce...

I was fat, drunk, and happy last night...

[Ain't_It_Just_]

AWESOME day in the city with my friend Anneliese. Saw a movie, walked around, had some great conversation and rolled down the best grassy hill this side of America. I feel sick as a dog but I'm elated.

[Tiste Simeon]

Flipping great Christmas holidays this year - my parents have outdone themselves once again! Lovely to be home in a place I can truly relax and not worry about anything really. It's like time slows down here and chilling out is so easy. Proper holiday this time!