Kathryn Bardot

Volti, idiots are idiots, no matter what field of study they're enrolled in. Engineering students are also notorious for drinking away their brain cells. Posted via Mobile Device

First year Politics class: "Sir, if I don't buy the textbook, what kind of mark can I expect?"

I've been sitting here trying to figure out what I intended that first sentence to say.. I guess that I wonder why he has such an agenda against the vaccine? Anyway, moral of the story is don't drink and post! Posted via Mobile Device

pkjason, I have to wonder is concerning the vaccine. I only enter into debates with folks that can hold their own; obviously, you do not respond adequately, and therefore, I am done.

My mistake; I thought we were on a Canadian board :roll:.

The government of Ontario refuses to mandate the H1N1 vaccine - meaning that NO ONE'S jobs are at risk if they refuse the vaccine. I am not arguing about researching this properly - my issue with your post was that you were linking to pages of the same.. caliber.. shall we say. And you are doing the same thing by stating that front line health care workers are risking their jobs by refusing the shot. Please educate yourself fully before spewing off comments like that.

The flu vaccine contains inactive (killed) viruses, meaning they cannot cause infection. Side effects common to the vaccine are low-grade fever and aches, which some mistake as symptoms of flu; also, since the flu shot is given during the cold and flu season, there is a good possibility that you are seeing causation where there is only correlation (ie. You may have been infected prior to the vaccine, or you may have contracted a virus such as rhinovirus, which can cause flu-like symptoms). Remember, correlation does not imply causation. I am not saying that everyone should be getting the vaccine - I personally haven't decided for myself yet - but I AM advocating that you fully research the information provided by professionals, rather than relying on hear-say and myths. My PM box is open if anyone has any questions, but I will preface this offer by stating that I am not a physician, but merely someone in the healthcare field with access to the latest information. Posted via Mobile Device

Or, you know, you could link to a site that is Canadian content and updated as of 2009.. :roll: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/cig-gci/p01-tab01-eng.php Politics and cerb shouldn't mix, but if you're going to link to a site that is run by a REVEREND with a personal agenda.. Just goes to show you're not fully researching both sides of the facts.

Now, the real challenge is getting the matching set!

No no.. It is a pandemic because of the higher rate of transmission. A pandemic is declared based on transmission, not effects.

Taken from: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/emu/pan_flu/ What is an influenza pandemic? An influenza pandemic is a flu outbreak distinguished from seasonal influenza by its scope and seriousness. It becomes a worldwide epidemic, or pandemic, when a disease spreads easily and rapidly through many countries and regions of the world and affects a large percentage of the population where it spreads. How does an influenza pandemic start? The viruses that cause ordinary/seasonal influenza ? or ?flu? ? are constantly changing. An influenza pandemic starts when a new strain of flu virus emerges, and is different from common strains. Because people have no immunity to the new virus, it can spread quickly and infect hundreds of thousands of people. Influenza pandemic strains can develop when an animal or bird virus mixes with a human virus to form a new virus. With the H1N1, they are estimating that 35% of the population will be infected, compared with 10% for the seasonal flu. It is a new strain that the general population has no natural immunity to, thus the higher infection rates. Generally, influenza strains result in 2000 to 8000 deaths annually; with H1N1 we are looking at 80 deaths in 2009 [current of October 15th]. The main threat of H1N1 is that we have no natural immunity to this strain, thus the higher infection rates, and also why we are seeing deaths in different population categories [they are now saying H1N1 is higher in women 18-60 years of age]; adults 18-65 years of age are at a higher risk of infection and serious symptoms. Children are not at a high risk for serious illness/outcome, but are a main source of spreading the virus to more vulnerable groups given the nature of school-recreation-home routines. Basic moral of the story: If you feel sick, STAY HOME. I cannot stress this enough. Too many people are shrugging off symptoms, however mild, and are continuing their routine - infecting others in their workplace, etc. Many places are offering guidelines and extended sick leave to encourage their employees to stay home.

No offence meant, but I wouldn't TOFTT from someone who can't spell cunninlingus properly.. *cough* Anyway. Lunch on Friday, I'm in!

I think we should just refrain from making statements about our own preferences that put down others. Simply put, "that's not my deal" is quite enough. Posted via Mobile Device

I'm not surprised teenagers have a higher infection rate - my high school sex ed class consisted of how to put a condom on a banana, and slideshows of diseased genitals (and scare tactics definitely had minimal impact on my classmates, other than to instill a false sense of security, i.e., no visible signs = good to go..). I obviously can't speak for all of the SPs here, but I pride myself on being educated about these things because I view it as being part of my job. And I do think that we should pride ourselves on being mature and more informed about sex - it doesn't mean we're "hiding behind it" and thinking it's okay to bareback because of the result of an online poll.. We can applaud the majority of our group who take the time to educate both themselves and their peers, without dropping the ball from that point forward - it's not "No need to worry, because we've done a good job so far," but rather, "Hey, we've done a good job and let's keep it up."

^ It's also a couple days before my birthday ;) I'll be coming out.

Perhaps we should refrain from using the term "gang bang," since it is negatively associated: Group sex is a better term.

Etas: no, BDSM is not necessarily a sexual activity, but it can be, and this is why I made the comparison. Just as escorting can be only about companionship, and not sex. I do know the ins and outs of BDSM.. S_A, I would suggest you read up on BDSM as it's a topic that is much too detailed and varied for me to explain in a single post (especially via mobile!). I do, however, take offense to the assumption that, should I choose to partake in a group activity (which has yet to happen), that I am simply doing so because I am being coerced, or because I'm hard up for cash. I do what I do because I enjoy it, and I have the ability to make the call on whether or not I will see a particular client. Just as you assume that a woman is being used because she enjoys multiple partners, you're on the same judgemental soapbox as the person who thinks an SP must have been abused to want to sell her body. Take money out of the equation, and assume that the woman is participating in a multiple-partner session because she WANTS to, and because it TURNS HER ON. They are all consenting adults, enjoying their sexuality - why is that so wrong? Edit: Jesus EFF, people. I thought we were all adults here - don't make assumptions based on my participation in this thread. If you'd like to ask me a question, send me a PM. I don't need to hear gossip on my sexual activities, thanks.

Secret_admirer, you say you have a problem with GBs because the woman is, in your opinion, being dominated. I'd like to know what your thoughts on BDSM are, since that is also a sexual activity that involves domination. While the two may have the surface appearance of the woman being dominated (against her better judgement, some would say), there is actually a lot of power on the submissive's end - ultimately, they are the ones who chose who they will submit to, and they are in control through the use of a safe word. Posted via Mobile Device

Wouldn't it be a greater show of "manliness" to "conquer" something that isn't the size of a teacup chihuahua?

I just wanted to throw out some links for folks who may not have experience/knowledge with the resources available in Ottawa (please add on!): Sexual Health Clinic - at Clarence and Cumberland, walk-ins and appointments available, and they also have free condoms! Planned Parenthood (I've linked to their STI information page) offers counselling/education and referral to resources. City of Ottawa Public Health - links/information for walk-in clinics, resources, and a listing of health and support centres [i.e., Centretown Community Health Centre offers anonymous HIV testing weekdays from 1-4pm; having worked with them, I can say their staff and counselling services are excellent and non-judgemental]. City of Ottawa listings for anonymous HIV testing clinics. Ontario 1-800-HIV/AIDS information, counselling and safer sex information line: 1-800-668-2437 Great topic, Suri.

Sadly, I think it's human nature to rate oneself in comparison to others - by labelling the poly-partakers as degenerate, they are making themselves feel better about their own deviance. Either that, or they're just incredibly jealous. Some of the more outspoken gay bashers are in the closet, themselves.

There was some confusion as the staff didn't know the reservation name, so after some gawking, I just walked over and asked if it was "(Name)". I had a great time, met some great new people. Thanks for coming out, folks & sorry I had to scoot back to work!

This is all I could find: The Need To Know, 2001. Maybe someone can help you locate it from here?

Quite honestly, if their oral hygiene is non-existant, then other areas are just as bad, or worse.. Which will quickly earn them a "thanks, but no thanks"! Posted via Mobile Device

^^ very true!! Posted via Mobile Device