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As predicted and right on schedule, Nawaz Sharif has released his latest health crisis news. As much as he would like to, it looks like he just won't be able to return to prison. https://www.dawn.com/news/1523295

SC, R U TONgue-lashing us?

Bernard Ebbers, disgraced ex-CEO of WorldCom, has been released from prison for medical reasons. Some say the situation is dire, others say he is faking (to coin a phrase, pulling a Nawaz). Here is one link among many. Decide for yourself. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5401782

I guess it wasn't for the 100 meter sprint.

It's how the English say Port-a-John. So cute!

There is virtually no way that Musharraf is executed. The UAE won't allow him to be extradited, and there is no version of him going back to Pakistan voluntarily. Unless they send out a hit team. Maybe a horde of lawyers could swarm his hospital.

My apologies; I wasn't questioning his integrity, just looking for some further info. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a nice Nigerian prince on the other line.

You have a reference for this? I get nothin'.

Oh man, you're coming back as a worm for sure.

I sit 4'3". Just had to check.

Interesting teaser about 5 year survival rates, although they are from people diagnosed in 2010 and 2011. Prostate cancer almost at 99% after 5 years! That's good news if you are a dude. https://www.ksby.com/news/national-news/national-cancer-center-researchers-find-survival-rates-for-different-types-of-cancer An interesting side note- I tried to find the original research article for more details, but the only National Cancer Centre I could find is in Singapore. There is a National Cancer Institute, but I couldn't find the article there. A more suspicious person might think this is Fake News. Can't believe I just said that.

Huh. You look different with shirt on.

He's only kind of hard and bitter on the outside. On the inside he's soft and sweet.

Jill Emberson has died. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.abc.net.au/article/11778680

Based strictly on actuarial tables then, he has a 14.7% chance of dying in the next year.

That would be correct, although the bonuses (boni?) shouldn't be your only consideration. Age and likelihood to die are always your best bets, but if all things are equal, go for the guy who qualifies for the bonus. Solo picks are worth as much as the special bonus, so being creative or super sleuthy helps too. My biggest hit this year was for Walter B. Jones- 149 points. 24 age points, 25 for American bonus, 25 for First Blood bonus, and a whopper of 75 points for dying on his birthday (the elusive Machine Gun Kelly bonus).

Whoops, spoke too soon. Athlete and died in country of birth are still in as options, but looking to be eliminated in a few days.

It's down to the final 2 options, after an initial bracket of 8. The special bonus this year will be for death by cancer, or celeb younger than 50. From a purely opportunities perspective, I've cast my vote for cancer.

Invite sent, and also to the old crem as requested. Sir Creep, your invite remains unclaimed. Not that I want people to delay, but this pool doesn't lock down until Jan15th. This gives you one more chance to pick up that one celeb you can't believe you forgot to add to your DDP list! Set up your profile now so that you are ready to go in the new year.

Lenin. 149 years old and looking not a day over 53.

Not unless that recliner has wheels.

FTFY.

Perhaps the only scenario where you are thrilled to be diagnosed with TB.