starvingartist

I have a better idea. How about we drink the wine and piss on the French?

Perhaps. So I guess I will be drinking my bottle of wine alone, lol. I do agree the French are tremendously rude, I lived there for 3 months unfortunately. However their wine is uncomparable.

Oui, Oui. Mon cherri, How about we all put this thread which is full of ranting and insulting to rest over a glass of wine? Cheers!

I feel horrible for finding that humorous.

Well they are being vague, and using words such as "most likely". I guess close contact is the only way they can say for sure. They might also be trying to avoid mass hysteria. To quote the article again: How SARS Spreads Public health experts think that SARS is spread by close contact between people. SARS is most likely spread when someone sick with the disease coughs droplets into the air and someone else breathes them in. It is possible that SARS also can spread more broadly through the air or from touching objects that have become contaminated.

Yeah, whose going to save the world? lol

Airport is now seized by U.S.

Yes, I agree...

Ok I just found it's killed 78, but how and why?

Blackout in Baghdad.

Care to explain?

This shit is getting intense...

Why is there so little news coverage on this? And are there any known cases of death? It seems that it can be treated, but is there some sort of medication for it? I'm very confused??? :confused:

A New Disease Called SARS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a new disease called severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The disease was first reported among people in Guangdong Province (China), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Hong Kong. It has since spread to other countries. As of April 1, more than 70 cases of SARS had been reported in the United States. This fact sheet describes the disease and important guidelines for preventing the spread of SARS. Symptoms of SARS In general, SARS begins with a fever greater than 100.4°F [>38.0°C]. Other symptoms may include headache, an overall feeling of discomfort, and body aches. Some people also experience mild respiratory symptoms. After 2 to 7 days, SARS patients may develop a dry cough and have trouble breathing. How SARS Spreads Public health experts think that SARS is spread by close contact between people. SARS is most likely spread when someone sick with the disease coughs droplets into the air and someone else breathes them in. It is possible that SARS also can spread more broadly through the air or from touching objects that have become contaminated. Who Is at Risk For SARS Cases of SARS continue to be reported mainly among people who have had direct close contact with an infected person, such as those sharing a household with a SARS patient and health care workers who did not use infection control procedures while taking care of a SARS patient. In the United States, there is no indication of community spread at this time. CDC continues to monitor this situation very closely. What You Should Do to Protect Yourself CDC has issued interim guidelines for patients with suspected SARS in the healthcare setting and in households. These guidelines may change as we learn more about SARS. If you get sick with the symptoms described above and have been in close contact with someone who might have SARS, see your health care provider and follow the guidelines below. Guidelines If you think you (or someone in your family) might have SARS, you should: Consult a health care provider as soon as possible. Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing. If you have a surgical mask, wear it during close contact with other people. A mask can reduce the number of droplets coughed into the air. If you have SARS and are being cared for at home, you should: Follow the instructions given by your health care provider. Limit your activities outside the home during this 10-day period. For example, do not go to work, school, or public areas. Wash your hands often and well, especially after you have blown your nose. Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when you sneeze or cough. If possible, wear a surgical mask when around other people in your home. If you can't wear a mask, the members of your household should wear one when they are around you. Don't share silverware, towels, or bedding with anyone in your home until these items have been washed with soap and hot water. Clean surfaces (counter or tabletops, door knobs, bathroom fixtures, etc.) that have been contaminated by body fluids (sweat, saliva, mucous, or even vomit or urine) from the SARS patient with a household disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Wear disposable gloves during all cleaning activities. Throw these out when you are done. Do not reuse them. Follow these instructions for 10 days after your fever and respiratory symptoms have gone away. If you are caring for someone at home who has SARS, you should: Be sure that the person with SARS has seen a health care provider and is following instructions for medication and care. Be sure that all members of your household are washing their hands frequently with soap and hot water or using alcohol-based hand wash. Wear disposable gloves if you have direct contact with body fluids of a SARS patient. However, the wearing of gloves is not a substitute for good hand hygiene. After contact with body fluids of a SARS patient, remove the gloves, throw them out, and wash your hands. Do not wash or reuse the gloves. Encourage the person with SARS to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. If possible, the person with SARS should wear a surgical mask during close contact with other people in the home. If the person with SARS cannot wear a surgical mask, other members of the household should wear one when in the room with that person. Do not use silverware, towels, bedding, clothing, or other items that have been used by the person with SARS until these items have been washed with soap and hot water. Clean surfaces (counter or tabletops, door knobs, bathroom fixtures, etc.) that have been contaminated by body fluids (sweat, saliva, mucous, or even vomit or urine) with a household disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Wear disposable gloves during all cleaning activities. Throw these out when done. Do not reuse them. Follow these instructions for 10 days after the sick person's fever and respiratory symptoms have gone away. If you develop a fever or respiratory symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately and tell him or her that you have had close contact with a SARS patient. For more information, call the CDC public response hotline at (888) 246-2675 (English), (888) 246-2857 (Español), or (866) 874-2646 (TTY) Published April 2, 2003. Medically reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD.

Wow I read your statements on what what your ideal life is, and they are the same I share. You can make it possible if your willing to put all of your energy, time, and effort into making your dreams a reality. I have and Im not quite there, but Im so close I can taste it.

You have worked hard, but is it where you want to be or what you want to do? I gave up a well paying secure position to follow my dreams. The journey has been rough, but right now I am more successful. Not only am I better off financially then before, I am also happy. The greater the risk the greater the return.

What is your price ceiling?

Personal assistant aka slave.

If your option is taking a risk for what you really want to do, or settling for security. I would take the risk. Thats what Ive done all my life. And I love my job and I wouldnt change a damn thing.

Can we ever know the motives of anyone other than our own?

Motivation drives behaviour.

Dude read my long ass post otherwise I will be repeating myself. In the long run bullying does not only mean by military force. Economically we are vulnerable to being bullied because of globalization.

LoL I agree it was long, but shouldnt an argument for war or against it be long? And I did address your question. You probably got tired of reading my ramblings, but here it is i will quote myself, haha: This is why I am for war because I accept that I do not know the entire truth, and that there are concepts beyond my personal grasps or limited information that a leader has access to. And I may not trust Bush as a man, and I may not trust our entire government completely. But the one thing I can say for certain I trust our Government to protect us more then I do any other country, island, territory on the map. It may not be the welfare of the entire nation that drives most behaviors however the welfare of this nation to be economically safe, sound, and secure is a motive that our leaders have even if it is driven by personal gain. And this is what I know and all I need to know to support this war.

A man's actions can jeopordize the safety of the other soldiers as well. I am not saying I want an army full of women. Or even an army full of 18 year old boys. But at 18 you can vote. As a woman you can vote. We all pay taxes to the same government. Therefore if anyone 18 or anyone female wants to join the armed forces, they should be allowed to do so. You can not preach equality in some parts of a government and knowingly allow double standards to exists. I can vote because someone fought for that right in the name of equality. Equality means we have to accept it everywhere. Including the armed forces.