Lou

I am overwhelmed that a majority of men who hang out on a review board are voting conservative. Not only the politician are hypocrites I guess! Did Leanna VIP provoked a new election... No, franchement. What did it?: 1. Limited access to information to journalists and public; 2. The Cons refusing to share important numbers with the elected members of Parlement; 3. The Cons wanting to make it a 'free market" the American style so that next time there is an economic crash, we really fall into a black whole with our neighbour down south. Why the Conservatives should not be elected: 1. For all of the above 2. For their crazy relationship with the Evangelist movement 3. For their wish to abolish gay equality 4. For their wish to limit abortion rights 5. For their wish to criminalize clients of sex workers 6. For their wish to lock up more and more citizens for minor crimes like drug possession and prostitution with your taxe money 7. For the G20 and all the crazy spendings and the powers that were giving to the police 8. Because Harper is an idiot - such as his team - seriously who wishes to be rule by people like Maxime Bernier, Bev Oda, Cops, Cops and more Cops, André Arthur and Gary Goodyear.... 9. Because before being a federal politician, Harper got to Supreme court of Canada to fight against public health, which he lost -thanks. 10. Because they have been found guilty of plenty of corruption and electoral fraud since they are in power 11. Because against police department wish all over Canada, they want to abolish the gun registry. 12. Because they like to create a bigger gap between the terrible big cities and a the real people living in the villages. 13. Because of their obsession over military. It is true that when some member of a party believe that gay equality is like terrorism for society, anything justify more and more money to defend yourself from all serious threats.................. I have an idea. Since I can't wait to be govern by a gang that will take us back to middle age, I will practice this weekend. Wou hou, i am so excited, !!! I will dress up like a Middle Age lady, I will invite all the neighborhood kids to act as if they were mine, I will play it submissive and dumb (you know, as if i had no education and could hardly read), I will go to the Church on Sunday than I will fake my death due to an abortion gone bad because you know, I had to do it myself cause it is not legal to do so.

I don't get the need for any sort of registration for anyone who provides sexual services. Only rules and zoning for businesses of importance size need these If someone can work from home as a researcher, a painter, an accounter, why not a independent provider? If one opens a big place, the owner registers his buisiness, not his employees. Why would he? Do bars register their waitresses, likewise for the resto? Hell no! Why us then? Great idea, let's abolish the gun registry and create a sex worker one instead! If we don't register, harper can throw us in one of his new jails. Why should i do time in jail if I don't register? Are the construction workers sent to jail when they work without permits? Hell no! Are they valuable reasons for a permit to work in the construction business? yes! Is there one for escorting? I can't find one! We don't need to change the laws, we need to abolish them. Just like New Zealand.

Nowhere in the Criminal Code it is mentioned that it's a criminal act to run an agency. "Escort agency" is not a term define by law, neither escort! These words first flourished in the sex industry subculture and are now of commun use. However, if we agree that: -agency implies management -that managing implies one of the following: recruitment advertisement booking transportation promotion solicitation etc... And that -escorting implies "prostitution" and "illicit sexual intercourse" And that -prostitution equal sex in exchange of money however, as of today, there are no court consensus in regards of what sex implies in that context: a HJ, FS, BJ, licking body parts? Neither is clear what "illicit sexual intercourse" means. It means that: -A person performing one of the managment tasks mentionned above who happends to receive a financial compensation for her labour iscometting an offense in regards of Canadian prostitution laws - mainly living on the avails or keeping a bawdy house. Such as the anti-choice women -self identifying as abolitionist feminists- the law makes no difference weither you are a nice employer or a crook. You are a criminal. You are "procuring". You are exploiting. You are what we refer to in popular culture as a Pimp! So no, I don't believe opening a "Professional agency" in Nova Scotia is legit. As mention by others, it is of Federal juridiction, it does not matter where you are in Canada.

I have read the Bloc platform on multiple occasions, they have been there for over 20 years. They are not hiding their desire for Quebec independence such as their belief that it is the only way for Québec to emancipate. However, it is not in their platform to create independence while exercing their work in Ottawa. What they have done since they were first elected demonstrate it clearly. I can understand with your handle that you are a proud Canadian and that is absolutely fine but you got a be fare when it comes to analyse what happened since the Bloc is there. They are plenty of Québécois who are not in favor of independance who vote for the Bloc and I guess there is a reason for that. Lou

We are lucky enough to have a simple voting system, very few time waiting in line, simple ballots -just take a peak down south in the USA at how it can get complicated to even being allowed to vote. Peopel who are not voting are weither lazy, ignorant or carefree. In too many countries, people are killed when they exercice their right to vote. If you don't wish to vote for any of the name on the ballot it is fine with me but at least show up and cancel your vote by writing something that you should not on the ballot..... For the one who pretends that the Bloc votes against Canada, I would love to have one evidence, exemple of it? Just one!!!

Nobody is perfect, we should not expect politicians to be neither. Dummpy, you claimed that while traveling threw the USA, you could testify of the misery resulting from the economic metldown. Why then do you promote voting for a party that wishes to copy paste the American liberal economic model? I really don't understand your logic. When you say you met with Harper's family, do you mean you met his kids and wife or his colleagues? I sincerely hope you don't construct your opinion on the behavior of his family members because this has nothing to do with good management and democracy. The Bloc does not exist to promote QC independence, it is in Ottawa to defend QC values and interests within Canada -which I believe is absolutely legitimate. When it comes to vote on international matters, the fact that a party represent the population of only one province doesn't make it less legitimate or against Canada in itself. Until now, we are part of Canada so we have the right as any other Canadian to partake in debates and decisions concerning us all. More than anything, one should not forget that having the Bloc in Ottawa also benefits all provinces when the Federal tries to gain control over provincial's competence. I believe that all provinces should have parties like the Bloc -though it would also implies having a different political system. No federal party represents my values and belief in their entirety. I wish the Conservative party loses minority but I am perfectly aware that my wish won't turn into reality, it might actually turn into a nightmare. The actual Conservative party is both a social and economic conservative group. Most of its leaders are influenced by their Evangelist belief. I really don't feel like going back to the middle age. If I had a time machine, I would visit earth at a time where no human had step on it yet. I don't see the need to testify of times when rights did not exist for anyone but the Kings and their entourage. I prefer being crushed or eaten alive by a dinosaur than being ruled by one.

This woman chose to show her face as an escort. She did television interview as an escort. She is (or was) escorting which means she is doing a legit job. She kept her ads all over the Internet. If she had been a 22yrs bartender or university student, they would have say it also. She is fiancé to a conservative man who is hand in hand with the most conservative government we ever had, he is a major hyprocrite, I think that the public has the right to know that these guys are not acting like they are preaching. if I had been the journalist I would also have made public this information.

I agree that they wrote irrevelant information - her reviews and weight, do we really need to know that? But she was not outed. Her face was all over the place, she spoke publicly has an escort before. If the allegations turn out true, I wont drop a tear for her. I have no pity for unethical people like them. She claims being in love with one of Harper's best man. I hate everything about Harper's and his gang. She and her finacé were wangeling not respecting laws that are essential for a democratie. Why would I cry for her, because she is one of us? No way. If that is all true, they deserve to spend time in the new jails her fiancé and his friends wish to build with our income taxe.

Merci! Nice of you to think of Me Mom, they were very fun live, maye we slammed into eachother at one of their concerts!!! I love all of Nick Cave music, from Birthday Party to Grinderman. I can't say which one is my fav:) Come on Galt, as Pantera used to sing: Respect!!! It is impossible to have a whole decade without good music:) You might not like it but to say that none could play their instrument is a little too harsh!

Concrete Blonde is a great way to start a thread about 90's music! The singer Jonette Napolitano is an amazing performer with a such powerful voice without the annoying modern RnB and Céline Dion hahohi voice contest... I love 90's music. Other than the electronic metal bands already mentioned, all the following one's bloomed mainly in the 90's. In my view, they all are great artists. Janes Addiction Some Rioootttt Girrrrls: L7 Some Nerdy Punks: Helmet Crazy project produced by John Zorn with a clear Zappa influence but still very 90: Primus, featuring Tom Waits: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Featuring Kylie Minogue PJ Harvey A Tribe Called Quest (and many other great Rap bands) The White Stripes And of course, the tireless Beck! I could go on for ever, Sonic Youth, the Beastie Boys were good in the 90's alos, etc!!! I love 90's music!!!

Crumb, kewl! Thanks for posting this. Lou

Ho please Simmons, give us all a break. Your right wing megalomaniac personna is the last thing I want to think about when I am having a good time. I am sure I am not the only one. If someone wants to ruin the mood for me, that would do it! Ouach.

Merci Pete! You were also as I was expected, charming, super sweet, gentleman, far from selfish (:)) !!!!! I also had a great time with you. And now to laugh about all this with a diva who hates does "f... little bitches", here is a dance tune that I just loooove, you will like it Pete, I know we share a passion for divas!!!!:

Ho my God! You are all so nice, I was not expecting such reactions. If you wish to treat yourself with some kindness and beauty, why not listen to this clip produced in honor of the exceptional voice of a guy who obviously had no hung up about himself. I love when they spray his sender in the water at the end with everyone around all happy, very different from our rituals! Thank you all for your kind words!

Bonne fête beauté! Lou xox

Megan, I was wondering, are you aware by now if the adorable abolitionist coalition have been granted Intervener status? I would love to know and also to have their factums. So if I understand well, the fact that POWER has an equality argument that is not brought by article 15 of the Charter but by 7th, you are welcome to intervene? If so, that is great news. I wrote about my understanding of your argument in this thread: http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=203853#post203853 If you believe I was incorrect, feel free to let me know! Lou

Of course you are a big girl Shortcake, only girls like us can lift horses!!! Thanks all for your understanding and nice comments, it is really appreciated.

Thanks Megan. Of course these person are not worth my time. Since i started my business, i must have received about 20 of these, which some specifying they saw my Cerb posts. Some claiming I do false advertisement because I sometime use terms like hourglass figure, voluptuous, etc. They believe i should use fat, fat and strictly fat. I lost time answering to some, using of a pretty raw language myself. I am done answering, that is why I needed to share it here. I am also quite aware that other ladies my size do receive them also. And for those of you who like big asses, feel free to continue enjoying my pics and ads:) Lou

Bonjour Cerb community, I am not sure if that is the place to post what I need to share, sorry if it was inappropriate to do so. I would like to say that I know that I am a big, voluptuous, chubby, fat, what ever you call it, woman. I don't need to be reminded of it by insulting anounynous emails from people pretending they saw my ads on Cerb. I promote myself with this particularity, I think i am quite well aware that i am big. I believe that Cerb has proven to be the most respectful board regarding the sex industry - at least here in Canada. If you have nothing better to do with your time than insulting Cerb ladies, I believe you just don't belong here. If you disagree with the words that I chose to advertise, make a complain to the administration of this website, not myself. Let them be the judge of it, I believe they have criterias that advertisers should respect, if mine are out of the line, I trust that will do what they need to do. Finally, if you believe that a fat woman is insane to offer escort services, and even more at the price I offer mine, that is your opinion and I don't have a problem with it - your allowed to think what ever you want. But if you use the anonymity of Internet to insult that same person, I also believe that you are a major immature loser with way too much time on his hands. I think I made my point, I have nothing more to add. Lou

Groups who which to be granted with Intervener status can't come up with just any arguments. Under specific criterias established by legal precedents, Interveners have to provide the Court a different perspective or additional arguments about the challenged laws. These arguments have to be more than presumptions, have to rest on evidences (like unbiased studies done with academyc-scientific standards, official statistics, etc). The arguments also have to make sense in law. The State can't criminalize a behavior because it distressses or shocks the moral-values of a portion of society. For the State to limit people freedoms that are protected by charters, it has to be for serious matters. The prohibited behaviour have to create harm to others but not just any harm. A social nuisance, like street prostitution sometime creates, is not a "serious harm" on a legal perspective. There are other ways than criminal laws to deal with these problems, ways that have significantly less impact on civil rights and fundamental liberties of consenting adults contracting for sexual services. The Interveners (who will intervene in favor of himel views) have to demonstrate the Court that the challenged laws disproportionnaly hurt the criminalized people while having very few impacts, if any, on what it intends to avoid or prevent. In other words, what the state intends to prevent is not hurtful as much as the harms these laws create. I believe that Power wishes to demonstrate that #7 of the Charter, in regards of prostitution laws, should be looked up by the Court with an equality perspective (gender, LGBT issues, aboriginal, drug abuse, poverty of women). That these laws disproportionnaly affect individuals that are already disproportionnally disadvantage. Potential Interveners are making their case Friday March 10 at the Ontario Court of appeal. If the Court grants them with Intervener status, once the trial takes place (in a couple of months), they will have about 10 minutes to argue. Their oral argument have to be supported by a written document. All the documents provided by interveners are public. If ever anyone would like to see for themself how this translate on paper, The Legal Pivot Society posts online all of its courts interventions, factum, Intervener motions. They have a similar case going on in BC and wish to intervene in Ontario. They defend mainly street sex workers interest.

Yes, but it is still quite exceptionnal that more than 3 judges hear an appeal. Plus, you never know which case will get to Supreme Court. Obscur cases deprive of any media attention end in Supreme Court. Even for the obvious one's, it is not a fact. The same sex couple trials in both BC and Ontario were not heard by 5 judges, only 3. At this time, everyone was pretty confident, including judges, that Supreme court was the next step- but it did not happend! Contrary to what most people believe, none of the same sex mariage cases were heard by the Supreme court. Instead, the goverment wrote a new law which - by removing the expression "between a man and a woman" from the mariage act - did not prohibit homos to get married anymore. When they were done writing the Law project, they asked a Supreme Court opinion on that matter, but only in regard of their Law project, not in regard of the appeal court decisions. The Court studied the Constitution and argued that it does not prohibit same sex marriage - so the law project is legal and can be voted. This means that the Supreme Court never ruled that it is unconstitutional for gays not to have equal mariage right, it only prononced itself that it is not unconstitutional to allow same sex mariage. So, if ever Harper has majority, he made it clear that he wishes to create a new law that will prohibit same sex couples to get married. At this point, gays will have to start all over again hoping they'll get to Supreme court and that it will rule in their favor by making it clear in a judgement that it is unconstitutional to vote a law that prohibits them to get marry. We don't know if the Bedford case will end up in Supreme court, chances are good but only time will tell. However, one thing we know for sure is that if ever the Ontario Appeal Court rules in favor of Himel and for some reason, the government does not appeal or the Supreme court refuses to hear the case, it becomes law of the country. Why are they 5 judges? I don't know, maybe simply because they find the case challenging on many aspects!?!?!

Poor Crown people, that they came up with something like that demonstrates that they have absolutely no argument. If it is not a responsibility of the State to protect workers that have a legit job and its citizen, why do they have laws to protect other workers? I noticed also that 5 judge will listen to the appel! That is rare!!!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/09/indiana-women-abortions-breast-cancer_n_833388.html

How the human penis lost its spines By Elizabeth Landau, CNN March 9, 2011 6:00 p.m. EST You've read the headline, and it probably made you giggle. Go ahead. Get it out of your system. Then take a deep breath and consider how evolution affected a few specific body parts, and why. Humans and chimpanzees share more than 97% of DNA, but there are some fairly obvious differences in appearance, behavior and intellect. Now, scientists are learning more than ever about what makes us uniquely human. We know that humans have larger brains and, within the brain, a larger angular gyrus, a region associated with abstract concepts. Also, male chimpanzees have smaller penises than humans, and their penises have spines. Not like porcupine needles or anything, but small pointy projections on the surface that basically make the organ bumpy. Gill Bejerano, a biologist at Stanford University School of Medicine, and colleagues wanted to further investigate why humans and chimpanzees have such differences. They analyzed the genomes of humans and closely related primates and discovered more than 500 regulatory regions -- sequences in the genome responsible for controlling genes -- that chimpanzees and other mammals have, but humans do not. In other words, they are making a list of DNA that has been lost from the human genome during millions of years of evolution. Results from their study are published in the journal Nature. Think of it like light bulbs and their switches, where the light bulbs are genes and the switches are these controlling DNA sequences. If there's no bulb, the switch can't turn the light on. Now imagine there's one bulb and five switches to turn it on at different times in different places. If you take one of the switches away, the bulb still works in the four other contexts, but not in the fifth. This study looks at two particular switches. Bejerano and colleagues took the switch information from a chimpanzee's genome and essentially "hooked it up" to a reporter gene, a gene whose effects scientists can track as an organism develops. They injected the reporter gene in a mouse egg to see what the switch would do. They found that in one case, a switch that had been lost in humans normally turns on an androgen receptor at the sites where sensory whiskers develop on the face and spines develop on the penis. Mice and many other animals have both of these characteristics, and humans do not. "This switch controls the expression of a key gene that's required for the formation of these structures," said David Kingsley, a study co-author at Stanford University. "If you kill that gene -- smash the lightbulb -- which has been done previously in mouse genetics, the whiskers don't grow as much and the penile spines fail to form at all." Humans have kept the "light bulb," however -- we have androgen receptors, but ours don't produce whiskers or penile spines, he said. Chimpanzees do have small sensory whiskers, not as externally obvious as in cats or mice, but we don't have them at all. To sum up: Humans lack a switch in the genome that would "turn on" penile spines and sensory whiskers. But our primate relatives, such as chimpanzees, have the switch, and that's why they differ from us in these two ways. And humans are somewhat exceptional in this regard -- a lot of male primates have bumpy penises; mice, which are rodents, have them, too. The basic idea of natural selection is that over many generations, an animal species loses some traits that are disadvantageous to survival or reproduction (or just don't do much, in some cases), and develops features that carry benefits. Traits that allow members of a species to have more children will eventually become more widespread, as they are passed on genetically to more and more offspring. In humans, this process takes place over hundreds of thousands to millions of years. So, there must be a good reason that the guys you know look different. In fact, speculation abounds about what purpose the spines serve. One theory is that they are used in sperm competition; if the male's goal is to get his mate pregnant, he will want to take out her previous partner's sperm if she's recently had sex. The bumpy penis may be better for removing that sperm from the female, scientists theorize. There's probably less debate about why humans reap benefits from having larger brains than chimpanzees, Kingsley said. The other "switch" examined in this study probably has to do with the expansion of brain regions in humans. Kingsley and colleagues believe they have found a place in their genome comparisons where the loss of DNA in humans may have contributed to the gain of neurons in the brain. That is to say, when humans evolved without a particular switch, the absence of that switch allowed the brain to grow further. The earliest human ancestors probably had sensory whiskers, penile spines and small brains, Kingsley said. Evolutionary events to remove the whiskers and spines and enlarge the brain probably took place after humans and chimpanzees split apart as separate species (Some 5 million to 7 million years ago), but before Neanderthals and humans diverged (about 600,000 years ago), Kingsley said We know that Neanderthals had big brains like ours. They probably didn't have penile spines, either. There are traces of the Neanderthal genome in humans today, meaning Neanderthals and humans probably mated. "The fact that Neanderthals were also missing penile spines is at least consistent with the idea that the mating structures of Neanderthals and modern humans were compatible enough that some interbreeding occurred," Kingsley said.

Happy International Sex Workers Day to all!!!! For the occasion, a new group was launched today in Québec: Feminist Alliance in Solidarity for Sex Workers Rights. Anyone who would like to show their support is invited to visit the Facebook page of the group: http://www.facebook.com/alliancefemi...=wall&filter=1 You will find information about the Alliance mission and activities both in French and English. Cheers Lou