Local news really pisses me off!

shawmutt · 15th November 2009, 07:22 PM

Just trying to enjoy some family guy and release some stress. Local news commericial comes up:

"Local teen is struggling to walk after receiving H1N1 vaccine!!!"

It gets very frustrating when a 15 second commercial undoes reality. Can't wait to hear about this at work tomorrow

portlandatheist · 15th November 2009, 07:30 PM

Me too! I just got finished watching a piece about H1N1 where they pushed the expert advice of local naturopath. Her advice: don't take Tylenol, a high fever is OK. Take vitamin D and some other various herbs like garlic, and the best advice ever: go to bed with wet cotton socks with wool socks over them.
Thanks guys! So what do the Astrologers have to say about H1N1?

pgwenthold · 15th November 2009, 07:31 PM

I posted this over in the Conspiracy section, but it is appropriate here.

The offspring got his shot today. Before the shot, the best he had ever walked on his own was 9 steps. After the shot today, he did 11, 12, and even 15 steps on his own.

I should call the local news. You think they will run the story, "Local toddler walking better after receiving H1N1 vaccine"?

pgwenthold · 15th November 2009, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by portlandatheist

Me too! I just got finished watching a piece about H1N1 where they pushed the expert advice of local naturopath. Her advice: don't take Tylenol, a high fever is OK.

Depends how high.

Of course, the other stuff is pretty silly (at least, unrelated).

portlandatheist · 15th November 2009, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by pgwenthold

Depends how high.

Of course, the other stuff is pretty silly (at least, unrelated).

She said up to 104 Fahrenheit.

pgwenthold · 15th November 2009, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by portlandatheist

She said up to 104 Fahrenheit.

For what age?

Actually, strike that. At no age should you let a fever spike that high. For a toddler you can let it go to about 102, but 104? Not even close.

shawmutt · 15th November 2009, 08:34 PM

Actually, doctors told us 104 too. Toddlers have higher fevers. Didn't stop us from bringing our daughter to the hospital when she had the 104 fever.

borealys · 15th November 2009, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by portlandatheist

Me too! I just got finished watching a piece about H1N1 where they pushed the expert advice of local naturopath. Her advice: don't take Tylenol, a high fever is OK. Take vitamin D and some other various herbs like garlic, and the best advice ever: go to bed with wet cotton socks with wool socks over them.
Thanks guys! So what do the Astrologers have to say about H1N1?

Ugh. Our local paper did an interview with a local naturopath this week who was pushing garlic pills and oils dabbed on the wrists as an alternative to the flu shot. The only question she was asked was not do you have any evidence that works, but rather, does it make your breath smell bad. Not that I expect much from the Gazette's Weekend Life section, which has also done three page articles on Feng Shui and five page spreads on all of the scary scary toxins in our homes, but still ... responsible journalism? Anyone?

The Gazette also published an excerpt from Dr. Joe Schwartz's new book this weekend. Made for an interesting juxtaposition...

MysteryMammal · 15th November 2009, 09:05 PM

I recently had problems using my right hand after a medical professional stumbled onto a quirk in my anatomy when trying to run an IV. I guess I should go to the local news to make sure word gets out about the potential (temporary) nerve damage that IV's can cause.

(both my hand and the original medical condition are smoothly on the road to recovery... almost no issues with the hand now.)

jasonpatterson · 15th November 2009, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by pgwenthold

I posted this over in the Conspiracy section, but it is appropriate here.

The offspring got his shot today. Before the shot, the best he had ever walked on his own was 9 steps. After the shot today, he did 11, 12, and even 15 steps on his own.

I should call the local news. You think they will run the story, "Local toddler walking better after receiving H1N1 vaccine"?

Awesome. It would be hilarious to call the news for real though, and see what they say.

Dancing David · 16th November 2009, 05:25 AM

Apparently stupid sells...

Mark6 · 16th November 2009, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by pgwenthold

I posted this over in the Conspiracy section, but it is appropriate here.

The offspring got his shot today. Before the shot, the best he had ever walked on his own was 9 steps. After the shot today, he did 11, 12, and even 15 steps on his own.

I should call the local news. You think they will run the story, "Local toddler walking better after receiving H1N1 vaccine"?

yes, you should. Tell us what happens!

Skeptic Ginger · 16th November 2009, 10:42 PM

The faces of H1N1's Canadian victims

Pigs. Making money off sensationalizing the news instead of actually investigating the facts of a story.

15th November 2009, 07:22 PM	#1
shawmutt Squirrel Murderer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 1,209	Local news really pisses me off! Just trying to enjoy some family guy and release some stress. Local news commericial comes up: "Local teen is struggling to walk after receiving H1N1 vaccine!!!" It gets very frustrating when a 15 second commercial undoes reality. Can't wait to hear about this at work tomorrow

15th November 2009, 07:31 PM	#3
pgwenthold Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,793	I posted this over in the Conspiracy section, but it is appropriate here. The offspring got his shot today. Before the shot, the best he had ever walked on his own was 9 steps. After the shot today, he did 11, 12, and even 15 steps on his own. I should call the local news. You think they will run the story, "Local toddler walking better after receiving H1N1 vaccine"?
pgwenthold Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,793	__________________ "Baseball is a philosophy. The primordial ooze that once ruled our world has been captured in perpetual motion. Baseball is the moment. Its ever changing patterns are hypnotizing yet invigorating. Baseball is an art form. Classic and at the same time...progressive. Baseball is pre-historic and post-modern. Baseball is here to stay." (Stolen from the side of a lava lamp box, and modified slightly)

15th November 2009, 07:32 PM	#4
pgwenthold Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,793	Originally Posted by portlandatheist Me too! I just got finished watching a piece about H1N1 where they pushed the expert advice of local naturopath. Her advice: don't take Tylenol, a high fever is OK. Depends how high. Of course, the other stuff is pretty silly (at least, unrelated).
pgwenthold Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,793	__________________ "Baseball is a philosophy. The primordial ooze that once ruled our world has been captured in perpetual motion. Baseball is the moment. Its ever changing patterns are hypnotizing yet invigorating. Baseball is an art form. Classic and at the same time...progressive. Baseball is pre-historic and post-modern. Baseball is here to stay." (Stolen from the side of a lava lamp box, and modified slightly)

15th November 2009, 07:37 PM	#6
pgwenthold Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,793	Originally Posted by portlandatheist She said up to 104 Fahrenheit. For what age? Actually, strike that. At no age should you let a fever spike that high. For a toddler you can let it go to about 102, but 104? Not even close.
pgwenthold Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 8,793	__________________ "Baseball is a philosophy. The primordial ooze that once ruled our world has been captured in perpetual motion. Baseball is the moment. Its ever changing patterns are hypnotizing yet invigorating. Baseball is an art form. Classic and at the same time...progressive. Baseball is pre-historic and post-modern. Baseball is here to stay." (Stolen from the side of a lava lamp box, and modified slightly)

15th November 2009, 08:48 PM	#8
borealys Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 413	Originally Posted by portlandatheist Me too! I just got finished watching a piece about H1N1 where they pushed the expert advice of local naturopath. Her advice: don't take Tylenol, a high fever is OK. Take vitamin D and some other various herbs like garlic, and the best advice ever: go to bed with wet cotton socks with wool socks over them. Thanks guys! So what do the Astrologers have to say about H1N1? Ugh. Our local paper did an interview with a local naturopath this week who was pushing garlic pills and oils dabbed on the wrists as an alternative to the flu shot. The only question she was asked was not do you have any evidence that works, but rather, does it make your breath smell bad. Not that I expect much from the Gazette's Weekend Life section, which has also done three page articles on Feng Shui and five page spreads on all of the scary scary toxins in our homes, but still ... responsible journalism? Anyone? The Gazette also published an excerpt from Dr. Joe Schwartz's new book this weekend. Made for an interesting juxtaposition...
	__________________ You could say to the universe, this is not fair. And the universe would say: Oh, isn't it? Sorry. -Terry Pratchett Gotta kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight. -Bruce Cockburn

15th November 2009, 07:30 PM	#2
portlandatheist Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,162	Me too! I just got finished watching a piece about H1N1 where they pushed the expert advice of local naturopath. Her advice: don't take Tylenol, a high fever is OK. Take vitamin D and some other various herbs like garlic, and the best advice ever: go to bed with wet cotton socks with wool socks over them. Thanks guys! So what do the Astrologers have to say about H1N1?

15th November 2009, 07:34 PM	#5
portlandatheist Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,162	Originally Posted by pgwenthold Depends how high. Of course, the other stuff is pretty silly (at least, unrelated). She said up to 104 Fahrenheit.

15th November 2009, 08:34 PM	#7
shawmutt Squirrel Murderer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 1,209	Actually, doctors told us 104 too. Toddlers have higher fevers. Didn't stop us from bringing our daughter to the hospital when she had the 104 fever.

15th November 2009, 09:05 PM	#9
MysteryMammal Thinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In the woods, scaring campers Posts: 245	I recently had problems using my right hand after a medical professional stumbled onto a quirk in my anatomy when trying to run an IV. I guess I should go to the local news to make sure word gets out about the potential (temporary) nerve damage that IV's can cause. (both my hand and the original medical condition are smoothly on the road to recovery... almost no issues with the hand now.)

15th November 2009, 09:56 PM	#10
jasonpatterson Philanthropic Misanthrope Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Macedonia, OH Posts: 904	Originally Posted by pgwenthold I posted this over in the Conspiracy section, but it is appropriate here. The offspring got his shot today. Before the shot, the best he had ever walked on his own was 9 steps. After the shot today, he did 11, 12, and even 15 steps on his own. I should call the local news. You think they will run the story, "Local toddler walking better after receiving H1N1 vaccine"? Awesome. It would be hilarious to call the news for real though, and see what they say.
	__________________ Sandra's seen a leprechaun, Eddie touched a troll, Laurie danced with witches once, Charlie found some goblins' gold. Donald heard a mermaid sing, Susie spied an elf, But all the magic I have known I've had to make myself. - Shel Silverstein

16th November 2009, 05:25 AM	#11
Dancing David Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 18,357	Apparently stupid sells...
	__________________ Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blast on tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us.- Walt Kelly wow Mr.Philospher, you need some custard poured over your head mayhaps? -kittynh "Exhibit 1338A as to why the Politics forum is "where rational thought goes to die."-Carlitos

16th November 2009, 12:48 PM	#12
Mark6 Muse Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 713	Originally Posted by pgwenthold I posted this over in the Conspiracy section, but it is appropriate here. The offspring got his shot today. Before the shot, the best he had ever walked on his own was 9 steps. After the shot today, he did 11, 12, and even 15 steps on his own. I should call the local news. You think they will run the story, "Local toddler walking better after receiving H1N1 vaccine"? yes, you should. Tell us what happens!
Mark6 Muse Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 713	__________________ Looking for a man to put on a pedestal. E-mail: Medusa@Hades.gr

16th November 2009, 10:42 PM	#13
Skeptic Ginger formerly skeptigirl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: headed back to that dark dark house in the dark dark woods Posts: 19,317	The faces of H1N1's Canadian victims Pigs. Making money off sensationalizing the news instead of actually investigating the facts of a story.
	__________________ Sk'p' 'el (Tired of continuing to hear the "Democrat Party" repeatedly I've decided to adopt the name, Republic Party, in response.) (*Tired of the current Republican talking point of naming everything after Pelosi, Reid &/or Obama, I've decided to start adding Republican names to their fault fiascos.)