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We got a new cat, Mr. Pickles.
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Hi! I've known a few people with ADHD diagnosed by a professional or self diagnosed. A recurring theme i've noticed is anecdotal reports that stimulant use has vastly different effects in you're a ADHD sufferer than if you are not. Some of the things I have been told. Smoking Methamphetamine puts you to sleep You can take 15mg dexamphetamines and go to sleep without a problem Caffeine pretty much doesn't affect them (however the ones that say this tend to drink a lot of caffeine :/) et cetera! I've tried finding evidence based studies that show amphetamines cause different reactions to people with ADHD but have run afoul, just the odd person in a forum now and then stating it as fact. I really want to read a study done, either proving or disproving, whatever! The main one that irks me is the sleeping one. Don't stimulants block a receptor in your brain that encourages you to sleep by making you tired? How is this different in ADHD sufferers? edit: I put this in this forum as I think it's somewhat relevant and also because it is hidden from google and deals with words like methamphetamine.
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Well i included a bunch of personal details and incriminating evidence in my submission then elected to have it all public but received this email. The weird this is she addressed me as 'Ms'.
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Oh shit i didn't know that, i ended up censoring my name when asked by some doctor senator secretary or something via email.
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I grafted a loph for a friend early this year. He sent me a message a few weeks later saying his chicken ate the graft. I laughed but I felt a little sad.
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a batch of kk is always a box of surprises
Distracted replied to slice's question in Cactus & Succulent Identification
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I think this is related http://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/nasa-sees-a-tropical-trio-of-category-4-pacific-ocean-hurricanes
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Government wants Submissions on Recreational Cannabis
Distracted replied to Yeti101's topic in News & Notices
Well I submitted my essay last night... hmm hope you guys all did the right thing. -
Beware, possible delays from Gumtree seller
Distracted replied to Psyentist's topic in Cacti & Succulents
Loose lips sink ships. -
Yeah I did that shit all the time.
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Have you still been using it or something?
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mimzy, are you measuring the length or width? Because they are both very different measurements, one is a standard way of measuring, the other will make people extremely disappointed when they receive their packages.
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Government wants Submissions on Recreational Cannabis
Distracted replied to Yeti101's topic in News & Notices
No-one will ever care if nobody cares. -
Government wants Submissions on Recreational Cannabis
Distracted replied to Yeti101's topic in News & Notices
Ok this is serious shit though i've been thinking about this almost non-stop since i heard about it. What can we do to make this go viral? Facebook groups? Cannabis forums? Does anyone have a list of australian cannabis forums they can put up here? I'll do the legwork for creating accounts/posting threads on there. We need a template for people to see to understand what they need to do. "The government wants YOUR opinion on the legality of cannabis and potentially other drugs" ? Hell i'd be keen for doing letterbox drops. Does the 420 political party even know about this shit? I'll be completing two submissions in my name, one for cannabis and one about social loss from jailing fiscally productive members of society. I'll keep adding to this thread as I think of more things to say or consolidate my views better. -
Government wants Submissions on Recreational Cannabis
Distracted replied to Yeti101's topic in News & Notices
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Julian Assange on the TPP: Secretive Deal Isn’t About Trade, But Corporate Control
Distracted replied to _Cursive's topic in Chill Space
A disagreement or amendment of the treaty will lead to world war 3. -
PM sent
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What do you personally think needs to be added to the modern day curriculum?
Distracted replied to Meditator's topic in Creativity, Spirituality & Philosophy
Well the curriculum for the year 11 course contained mainly revolutions and the two world wars. The american revolution against britain fueled mainly by monetary concerns to get a certain minority a lot of money. The russian first and second revolution against the tsar and then the interim government. The tsar unfortunately were too socially disconnected from the people, they formed a protest asking for food, they loved the little father of russia but they were hungry. the rich rulers were confused and scared and put the military to task to deal and disperse the threat. The people never quite forgot about that and eventually revolted, then revolted again. Communism started off somewhat ok but didn't work so they changed it and made people get a bit richer if they worked 'harder'. Then they made it even better for the 'harder workers'. Also most of the government had it a fair bit better than the common folk. One thing I thought was funny was that the Australian wide exam on the subject featured a critical reading part about the jfk assassination. The only correct conclusion from the fact they gave us was that the magic bullet theory was full of shit. edit: so the critical thinking thing came from given propaganda from the american revolution where a lot still couldn't read properly so they were mainly using images in pamplets or on pub walls to communicate. So they had to use clever imagery in order to tell their story that britain was full of shit cunts and they'd be better off on their own. We'd disseminate those pictures to find out what they mean. People being fat indicating power or on horses, if you're higher you're of higher stature. or given a few sources and being able to determine how useful they are and asked questions based on the information you're given. -
What do you personally think needs to be added to the modern day curriculum?
Distracted replied to Meditator's topic in Creativity, Spirituality & Philosophy
I think this news article is kind of fitting. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/schools/teaching-primary-school-children-philosophy-improves-english-and-maths-skills-says-study-10378958.html edit: One thing i've noticed. When I was in high school I learnt 'Modern History'. Our teacher taught us about critical thinking, primary and secondary evidence and bias. This sort of thing should be mandatory. Many people do not know how to separate bias information or weigh out whether a source is accurate. -
waht would be the best time to start grafting?
Distracted replied to DiscoStu's topic in Cacti & Succulents
I've always grafted at the end of the growing season, however that gives you the least amount of time for new growth. I think anytime it's hot enough for the stock to be actively growing is when you should graft I wouldn't try grafting now however as i've always said, prove me wrong! Do some winter grafts. -
We are animals but it causes us a great deal of dissonance to think of ourselves as such, probably due to the conditions we treat animals. Most people will do all that they can to separate themselves from being perceived as an animal. Shaving hair off, covering yourself in scents to hide your own, wearing fancy 'skins', etc. Civilization was the point that we chose to be distinct from animals. It can be really comforting to be condescending. Most of life is about trying to make ourselves more or less comfortable. This is an awesome topic that is so wide ranging and so complex but so amazingly in your face. We are swimming in elephants. edit: the point you bring up about nature is also poignant. If a lion hunts a gazelle that it nature and it is natural. If a man stabs another man to steal his phone that is nature and it is natural. In the end it all boils down to definitions, the ability to make creation more complex.
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Terence McKenna quote search
Distracted replied to Rabelais's topic in Creativity, Spirituality & Philosophy
Sounds more like Timothy Leary to me. Sorry I can't help you any further. -
They could be subs but they look gross. I'm not confident enough to give a positive ID unless I saw them in person.
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ID please Adelaide CBD, possible pleurotus sp
Distracted replied to satyr's question in Fungus Identification
Looks like Omphalotus nidiformis to me. Do the gills emit a very faint light under very low lighting conditions? edit: from wikipedia "Similar in appearance to the common edible oyster mushroom, it was previously considered a member of the same genus, Pleurotus, and described under the former names Pleurotus nidiformis or Pleurotus lampas. Unlike oyster mushrooms, O. nidiformis is poisonous; while not lethal, its consumption leads to severe cramps and vomiting." The main thing that makes me think that is the blackening on top of the cap. I'm not sure about IDing oysters, but i've seen tonnes of Omphalotus'.