Gero
April 8, 2012, 1:55pm
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re: redefining autism, here is the money quote:
With new government data last week suggesting more kids than ever in the U.S. — 1 in 88 — have autism, the new definition may help clarify whether the rising numbers reflect a true increase in autism or overdiagnosis by doctors.
There is no definitive test for autism. The diagnosis that has been used for at least 18 years covers children who once were called mentally retarded, as well as some who might have merely been considered quirky or odd. Today, some children diagnosed with autism may no longer fit the definition when they mature.
“We’re wanting to use this opportunity to get this diagnosis right,” said Dr. Bryan King, a member of the revision panel and director of the autism center at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
so, we have been using the same definition for 18 years, and we notice a sharp increase. We have to redefine this arbitrarily defined disorder in order to discover if doctors have suddenly started to abuse/misuse the old definition?
The Wright bros definitely won, though the Mario bros made a comeback in the end, imo:
LOL, what a great resource - it’s basically an all-in-one list of the conspiracy theories you should believe!
Clayton -
Made this one today, hehehe.
I think it’s a funny one (especially the subtitle about central banks):
http://www.economist.com/node/21552262
Woods at the Prom
Someone sent Tom Woods a video of him at the prom. See 3:20 (He had jokes then, too!)
Oh, man. He’s exactly the same! I love the character!
via Tom Woods :
Now What Has Ron Paul Been Up To?
Ron Paul Campaign Releases Texas-themed TV and Web Ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUO84t1H9Tg
Michael Savage - James O’Keefe Talks on Voter Fraud Exposure - (Aired Live on April 9, 2012)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr8c1-mM7dw
Wait, is he the cameraman?
EDIT: Nevermind. He’s at 3:18.