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    [Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, after a slow start, it grew to become a $US2.3 billion ($3 billion today) blockbuster for its owner, Pfizer, in 2003.] About 80 per cent of the prescriptions were for unapproved uses - conditions like bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, hot flashes, migraines and tension headaches, ... In fact, Neurontin has become a sort of all-purpose restorative for chronic discomfort of almost any type - yet there is almost no good published evidence that it works.

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This is where we learn that he had two daughters... his two daughters, Sylvia and Regina.

This is where we learn that he had two daughters... his two daughters, Sylvia and Regina.

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I can understand the frustration felt by the many basketball players who feel that they have been forced to conform read more

I can understand the frustration felt by the many basketball players who feel that they have been forced to conform with the league's new dress code, ... Iverson and other NBA players have suggested that they will not abide by the league's dress code, and Bodog.com will offer to reimburse any fines levied, and match the payment with a donation to each player's charity of choice.

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I didn't hit it too well in the first few holes, when there was no wind. But I got it read more

I didn't hit it too well in the first few holes, when there was no wind. But I got it up and down a few times, just steady stuff. And as the wind started to pick up, I kind of started to focus a little bit better and hit it closer and made a few putts.

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You don't hit a home run with a witness who has admittedly lied for years but all of a sudden, read more

You don't hit a home run with a witness who has admittedly lied for years but all of a sudden, because he has a get-out-of jail-free card, has changed his mind. If the prosecution thinks it hit a home run they're not going to last the full nine innings.

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It's been tremendous. Take away the scoring ability and what (Ingles) does on the floor. He brings experience. … He's read more

It's been tremendous. Take away the scoring ability and what (Ingles) does on the floor. He brings experience. … He's helped show a young and inexperienced team the way.

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Any time you can hold a team like that on defense, it makes the game easier for everybody. We count read more

Any time you can hold a team like that on defense, it makes the game easier for everybody. We count on the defense to make plays. That's what's going to win us games in the playoffs. We just have to keep playing hard and finish games and we'll have a chance.

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He'll be remembered as a history maker. He won three state championships and set school records.

He'll be remembered as a history maker. He won three state championships and set school records.

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Come on. I got drunk when I was like 5.

Come on. I got drunk when I was like 5.

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They're clearly sending a message to employees that they will be rewarded for high performance.

They're clearly sending a message to employees that they will be rewarded for high performance.

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