djshrew

we have friends visiting from NC (which is awesome! too bad my throat hurts...)

anyhow,

we are having:

chick pea cutlets, green bean casserole, spiced mashed sweet potatoes, vegan mac and cheese, Kentucky derby pie (the greatest thing on earth!!), sparkling cranberry cider...and maybe blue berry pie. and we'll have to see what else. I intend to eat massive amounts of food.

happy "eat yo' face off" day!

I'm sorry to hear about all of this! Are you receiving any type of treatment? I have to say that after reading your post I am more than a little worried for you, are you seeing anyone to talk about the depression you feel with these new issues you are facing?

I would really rather you not leave the forum! please keep us posted!

English muffins?!?!? seriously? where did you find these?

Joe, it is the cruelty-free logo. (well one of many anyhow)

can't wait to enter. I don't think I have amazing calves..but I love calf workouts! seriously the burn from them feels ridiculously good

I don't know if it is true, but back in the 90s I read some stuff from some traveling marijuana legalization advocates. Their literature stated that like alcohol, marijuana can impair a person's reflexes, but give repeated exposure and practice of skills a person's reflexes will adapt. This could be bullshit, I have no idea if it is true.

 

I would think since it is a *medical* marijuana cafe there would be provisions for letting people come and go in peace. Since the folks going there are likely sick from things like cancer they have a friend dropping them off or picking them up. Designated drivers. Public transportation. Bikes. Etc.

I have no clue if that is true. I was talking with someone about functioning alcoholics (who are really only able to function if they have had alcohol...) it seems that they can function under the influence of a certain amount that for me would mean death.

by no means do I think they should drive...but, another debate is, if people are against driving under the influence of drugs, what about all of the prescription and over the counter meds that people take? I know for me if I have 2 excedrin I get all heavy feeling and want to pass out.

As someone who has struggled with OCD my entire life, I'm not offended by Charlize's statement. People use bad wording all the time (much like how it was pointed out that "bimbo" is offensive to some, which is a word used here earlier), so take it with a grain of salt in that people's lack of best wording isn't always meant to be offensive, sometimes it's just a less-than-ideal way of putting things.

well said and +1

So when you leave the place get in your car, the police pull you over for driving under the influence of a controlled substance?

 

Doesn't make no difference whether you're under the influence of alcohol or weed does it? Not fit to drive and a danger to others is just that, no matter what the substance is.

At the club you can maintain that one drink per hour and stay under the legal limit, but for pot, I do believe it's test positive period.

this was my problem. I took a drug class, however, and found out that it is actually possible to test for THC levels. I assume that the pot at these cafes will contain THC (since some don't)

the H1N1 does contain mercury, yes but not all flu vaccines do, they have been trying to remove it from many vaccines... but I didn't even get into that discussion, I was just speaking about the adjuvants. Just emphasizing a small point made in I'm Your Man's last post that may have gotten lost among the other information in his post.

wasn't trying to start an argument.

they have used men in the past (Steve-O and Gonzalez, for example). But they do use more women than men. (like most ad campaigns)

As far as Charlize Theron. I'm not really familiar with her work or her as a person. As someone who has (and still somewhat, it's gotten SO much better) suffered from OCD. It's a pretty rude comment and she should think a bit more before she speaks, but it's unlikely that it was a jab at people with OCD.

I just want to interject for a moment and let those who may be reading this in the US know that there are no adjuvants in the vaccines given here.

You make very good points, Chris.

 

As a woman, I find it tougher to find a decent job. There's still a wage gap between men and women with men getting paid more.

Not only that but sexual abuse, and harassment happens to women waaay more than it happens to men. The sad part is that most women are too humiliated an/or ashamed to report it.

The occurrence of sexual abuse and harassment (including domestic violence or crimes) among men is actually a bit higher than is thought. Unfortunately it often goes unreported because doing so would not be seen as "the manly way" to behave. which is a damn shame!

As far as Peta's campaigns. I think their stupid anyhow. they tend to use people who, besides fur, don't really give a crap about the movement. Celebrities, for an example, who I'm more than sure wear silk gowns or ties and leather shoes...

I consider myself a feminist (but I think it is important to fight for the rights of both genders!). But I don't really have that much against these campaigns. I think there are bigger things to fight about. you need to pick your battles, you know? I'd rather just roll my eyes at any peta campaign.

I just want to note that not all vaccines contain mercury (not speaking about the new H1N1 vaccine). regarding other flu vaccines, you can get one without mercury in it. not to say that you should or that the other ingredients are safe....just wanted to get that out there.

I found a list that shows which contain it and which do not...of course now I can't find it. I'll keep looking

Welcome! Greensboro is nice! I have 2 close (vegan) friends that live there. I will find out from them what resources they use the most. I know they like to eat at the Bobo house (which has been good when I've gone) I also know that there is a vegan meet up group for the area. Having people close by that are also vegan can be helpful.

Welcome!! What part of NC are you from?

Candyflip for sure!! She looks amazing!

Here, my school is only doing those with underlying health issues and any one 24 and under that is a student. Which would include me. (24)

If I get it though I will most likely get it at the clinic my mom works at (she's a nurse) that way we would get it together.

that side image is insane!! you look great!

the resemblance to rocky is still funny

welcome! and I hope you get better soon!

I guess this is the best section for this...

I was watching Rocky Horror the other day and Myke and I laughed so hard when we saw this part. Robert, if you don't already have a Halloween costume, you should be Rocky. lol, might be a little awkward at Boston Fegfest though.

and yes Octopussoir I did not embed it because I don't know how!

I hope both you and the wife start to feel better soon! keep us updated

I'm very on edge about it. On the one hand i'm not so sure of a vaccine that was created so suddenly and is obviously not vegan. on the other hand, I go to a school that has already seen quite a few cases and 3 young healthy people have died in the area. I just feel like maybe it would be a good idea, my school is holding a clinic on tuesday...

So my question is, knowing how it is manufactured, how many of you plan on getting the vaccine?