Daily Australian News Thread 2014

[Jeterpool]

If there were two guys in our squad who would find a way to puss out of a haircut it would be Taggs and Birraz.....pretty boys of the highest order.

I'd also add Neville

[halo se7en]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/...or-next-season

But won't tell which club he signed for

Sources are suggesting Glory.

[WolfMan]

If there were two guys in our squad who would find a way to puss out of a haircut it would be Taggs and Birraz.....pretty boys of the highest order.

I'd also add Neville

Apparently, Taggart has a clause in a Sponsorship Contract regarding changing his appearance. I assume that is not inclusive of his tough-stickers.

Birraz had a shaven bonce yesterday I'm pretty sure, and Neville already had one as well from recent memory.

[Jetmaster]

Shaving of the head is a symbol of solidarity for the sufferer who often loses their hair when doing chemo.

[pv4]

Why would anyone want to ruin their hair?

Your not going to cure cancer anyway.

Australia's survival rates are already better than almost any other country.

Let's all calm down and realise that shaving your head just makes you look like a douche, it doesn't bring us any closer to curing cancer.

Yeah, even after all my posts in my time about Bridges plus other posts I've seen others write on this forum, that is one of the most insensitive things I've read here. Nothing personal against you, I just can't agree with your views at all.

See Jetmasters reply for basically my summation of why doing it is a decent idea. It raises awareness, so women get their breasts checked earlier, setups like the McGrath foundation provide needed funds for nurses to support breast cancer victims, etc. And shows solidarity, etc.

FYI this is coming from a guy who him & his wife shaved their heads, and me full body ops: last year to raise money (and as another FYI, we raised $8k).

[Blackmac79]

Yeah, even after all my posts in my time about Bridges plus other posts I've seen others write on this forum, that is one of the most insensitive things I've read here. Nothing personal against you, I just can't agree with your views at all.

See Jetmasters reply for basically my summation of why doing it is a decent idea. It raises awareness, so women get their breasts checked earlier, setups like the McGrath foundation provide needed funds for nurses to support breast cancer victims, etc. And shows solidarity, etc.

FYI this is coming from a guy who him & his wife shaved their heads, and me full body ops: last year to raise money (and as another FYI, we raised $8k).

I apologise if anyone took offense.

As I said. We have very good survival rates in Australia.

Early Checking is rarely accurate or effective, nor does it in anyway improve mortality rates for breast cancer (there have been several studies showing this, just look at adelaide where almost 20,000 women were diagnosed incorrectly or not at all).

I do appreciate the Mcgrath Foundation funding nurses. Too much money goes to finding a cure that won't ever exist (I get this idea from a lecture I listened to from the guy heading Cancer research in the United States who has a $5billion/year budget and he says we should focus funds on treatment not prevention/cure).

In the end if people want to shave their head to show solidarity I appreciate that, however funds can go to much better methods of supporting those with cancer than to the research field which just burns it like dried grass.

Again apologies to anyone taking any pain from my post. I don't mean it to be personal against anyone.

[pv4]

All good BM.

Maybe the solidarity part is not only good for the whole Breast Cancer situation, but also in terms of football it was good for the team. We just knocked off the most in-form team of the comp. It may not have been the best game on the pitch, but everyone was there for the jersey - something us fans have been crying about not seeing all year.

Maybe our team has bonded so well over this head-shaving thing, and we'll actually play as a team from hereonin.

[snake]

farken research scientists living it up

what has science ever given us? ops:

[Jetmaster]

I apologise if anyone took offense.

As I said. We have very good survival rates in Australia.

Early Checking is rarely accurate or effective, nor does it in anyway improve mortality rates for breast cancer (there have been several studies showing this, just look at adelaide where almost 20,000 women were diagnosed incorrectly or not at all).

I do appreciate the Mcgrath Foundation funding nurses. Too much money goes to finding a cure that won't ever exist (I get this idea from a lecture I listened to from the guy heading Cancer research in the United States who has a $5billion/year budget and he says we should focus funds on treatment not prevention/cure).

In the end if people want to shave their head to show solidarity I appreciate that, however funds can go to much better methods of supporting those with cancer than to the research field which just burns it like dried grass.

Again apologies to anyone taking any pain from my post. I don't mean it to be personal against anyone.

[Jeterpool]

Apparently, Taggart has a clause in a Sponsorship Contract regarding changing his appearance. I assume that is not inclusive of his tough-stickers.

Birraz had a shaven bonce yesterday I'm pretty sure, and Neville already had one as well from recent memory.

Geez I didn't fully read what I replied to when I mentioned Nev!! Not my intention completely. Soz!!

Saw bloke had his head shaved. Only saying he would be in with the pretty-boy crew as a joke. Not at all that he'd puss out.

[MFKS]

I apologise if anyone took offense.

As I said. We have very good survival rates in Australia.

Early Checking is rarely accurate or effective, nor does it in anyway improve mortality rates for breast cancer (there have been several studies showing this, just look at adelaide where almost 20,000 women were diagnosed incorrectly or not at all).

I do appreciate the Mcgrath Foundation funding nurses. Too much money goes to finding a cure that won't ever exist (I get this idea from a lecture I listened to from the guy heading Cancer research in the United States who has a $5billion/year budget and he says we should focus funds on treatment not prevention/cure).

In the end if people want to shave their head to show solidarity I appreciate that, however funds can go to much better methods of supporting those with cancer than to the research field which just burns it like dried grass.

Again apologies to anyone taking any pain from my post. I don't mean it to be personal against anyone.

Rather ironic that in this day and age we can send man to the moon and have all this fancy gadgetry and billions of dollars is invested in researching disease and the last noteable disease that was cured was Polio in the 50's. Reason why there is little money in Cures but plenty of money to be made in mitigating conditions to keep you alive so you can keep coughing up for medications

I also think you meant to say we should focus funds on Prevention rather than what you have said to not focus on this area either that is an error or if you really believe we shouldn't focus on prevention you have some crazy ideas

[snake]

yeah mate, that's why we eradicated smallpox and your kids get mmr vaccinations - the ongoing business

ffs, some of the cunce on here with all the answers

[la bazzle]

Hi Snake

[ForeverRed]

I apologise if anyone took offense.

As I said. We have very good survival rates in Australia.

Early Checking is rarely accurate or effective, nor does it in anyway improve mortality rates for breast cancer (there have been several studies showing this, just look at adelaide where almost 20,000 women were diagnosed incorrectly or not at all).

I do appreciate the Mcgrath Foundation funding nurses. Too much money goes to finding a cure that won't ever exist (I get this idea from a lecture I listened to from the guy heading Cancer research in the United States who has a $5billion/year budget and he says we should focus funds on treatment not prevention/cure).

In the end if people want to shave their head to show solidarity I appreciate that, however funds can go to much better methods of supporting those with cancer than to the research field which just burns it like dried grass.

Again apologies to anyone taking any pain from my post. I don't mean it to be personal against anyone.

Your post is a disgrace, having a son battling cancer I struggle to see your points of view, until you have been there and battled this hideous decease I suggest you keep your mouth closed on this subject, to see people supporting you whilst going through treatment in anyway shape or form is one of the greatest feelings one could ever imagine, if people choose to shave their heads, wear pink clothing, run walk or ride ridiculous distances is because they care and have a heart, something I feel you lack, your negative view is something people have been fighting against for years, the words "think positive" obviously are not in your vocabulary.

[Blackmac79]

Rather ironic that in this day and age we can send man to the moon and have all this fancy gadgetry and billions of dollars is invested in researching disease and the last noteable disease that was cured was Polio in the 50's. Reason why there is little money in Cures but plenty of money to be made in mitigating conditions to keep you alive so you can keep coughing up for medications

I also think you meant to say we should focus funds on Prevention rather than what you have said to not focus on this area either that is an error or if you really believe we shouldn't focus on prevention you have some crazy ideas

Technically the technology to send a man to the moon no longer exists. Saturn V is a lost relic of the past that the Americans don't know how to build and no other country would be able to fianance it.

Also more is spent each year in the US on cancer research than on NASA

[Blackmac79]

Your post is a disgrace, having a son battling cancer I struggle to see your points of view, until you have been there and battled this hideous decease I suggest you keep your mouth closed on this subject, to see people supporting you whilst going through treatment in anyway shape or form is one of the greatest feelings one could ever imagine, if people choose to shave their heads, wear pink clothing, run walk or ride ridiculous distances is because they care and have a heart, something I feel you lack, your negative view is something people have been fighting against for years, the words "think positive" obviously are not in your vocabulary.

Again. I am arguing against the direction of the funds. That they could be spent better on supportive structures rather than scientists researching for something that will in all probability never exist.

We in Australia are very good at treating cancer and are getting better every year, but this is not due to people in labs doing experiments,, it's due to the nurses and doctors and other members of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Fund themz instead is all I am saying.

As for your personal attack, II have recently watched on average 1 person a week die from cancer at work for 3.5years. I know I make a difference in people's lives when they and their families go through what you are going through. But whatever, I am an uncaring person who doesn't know what "thinking positive" is.

[joel31]

Technically the technology to send a man to the moon no longer exists. Saturn V is a lost relic of the past that the Americans don't know how to build and no other country would be able to fianance it.

Also more is spent each year in the US on cancer research than on NASA

I respect u have your opinions but your fighting a lost cause.

There is a good reason more is spent on cancer research. Research isn't just searching for a cure but finding more effective treatment, etc. this knowledge can make a real difference in people's lives. Hair grows back but lives do not

[The Dunster]

Cubans have a higher life expectancy than their North American neighbours.
North America is home to the bulk of the worlds largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical research centres.
Cuba has little more than penicillin and basic antiseptics.
What Cuba do have though is more general practitioners per capita than North America.

Hence, less investment in research / wonder drugs and more into basic patient care is the more sensible though less profitable option.

I can totally understand what BlackMac79 is saying. The money and resources could be allocated far more effectively.

[joel31]

Cubans have a higher life expectancy than their North American neighbours.
North America is home to the bulk of the worlds largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical research centres.
Cuba has little more than penicillin and basic antiseptics.
What Cuba do have though is more general practitioners per capita than North America.

Hence, less investment in research / wonder drugs and more into basic patient care is the more sensible though less profitable option.

I can totally understand what BlackMac79 is saying. The money and resources could be allocated far more effectively.

I agree balance is needed but research is still important

[joel31]

Cubans have a higher life expectancy than their North American neighbours.
North America is home to the bulk of the worlds largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical research centres.
Cuba has little more than penicillin and basic antiseptics.
What Cuba do have though is more general practitioners per capita than North America.

Hence, less investment in research / wonder drugs and more into basic patient care is the more sensible though less profitable option.

I can totally understand what BlackMac79 is saying. The money and resources could be allocated far more effectively.

I agree balance is needed but research is still important