Showing posts with label Thomas Campbell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thomas Campbell. Show all posts

Monday, 11 November 2019

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11-11-2019: Armistice Day

11th November, 2019: Armistice Day.


Right … It was raining, mildly, when I filmed that video.

Which means … ?

Plenty of cars were going through puddles, frankly.

And heading out?   Is going to mean putting a hat on.

If nothing else.

Oh, and possibly some clothes: going out in just a hat’s going to frighten the neighbours … 

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Oh, did I mention that the news catches my eyes, occasionally?

Having had my issues with with alcohol over the years, this piece caught my eye.

It tells us that US researchers are using experimental brain implants to help those with various opioid addictions reduce their cravings: a variation of a technique called Deep Brain Stimulation, or DBS.

It’s … 

Well, if I’ve understood it correctly, the US study is very experimental, long term and has ethicists monitoring it  … but could be useful.

Here’s hoping it’s found to work.

Anything that can reduce overdoses can’t be anything but good.

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Oh … and just as a final point?

I’m Sorry, I Haven’t A Clue’s is back on air: this evening, on Radio Four,  at 18:30.

I’ll be listening.

I’m just hoping there’s a round or two of Mornington Crescent … 


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