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HOORAY! HURRAH!

Look here, folks . . . dis only fo yo own protexium! Once we gets rollin' heah, things be happnin' all over de place dat could prove dangerous to persons not previously acquainted wit de SAN QUENTIM MASH- POTATOES!

Dat dere id perhaps de questium most frequently posed by members of yo' species! I'll jes' gets de MAMMYS t'hep me relucidate dis bafflin' concept wit another thrillin' numbuh!

FYI SUN Media has recently pulled this story off their website- Hmm.. I wonder why? "Cons to get shots, but not guards Decision to snub staff 'ridiculous' By SUN MEDIA Last Updated: 30th October 2009, 4:55am Inmates at Ontario jails and correctional centres will be vaccinated for the swine flu Monday, while the guards protecting them have been told their clinics have been cancelled, the Sun has learned. "This puts us at risk," says Matthew Duffy, an officer at the Toronto West Detention Centre who's a shop steward for OPSEU Local 517 and a "wellness" representative. "They've told us they are holding a clinic for the inmates Monday, Nov. 1, but not one for us? It's ridiculous," he said yesterday. The decision to take care of the health concerns of the inmates and not the officers is "insulting," Duffy said. 'POOR TURNOUT' To suggest the clinics were cancelled because "there was poor turnout" in other years is ludicrous, he said. "I mean this year there's a pandemic, isn't there?" Duffy said. "It's a little different." And to add insult to injury, he said, the guards will be part of the security for the clinic. "They want us to help put the clinic on and we're not getting the vaccine?" said Duffy, a 23-year veteran. "We have pregnant women on the job. It's not right." The correctional services ministry couldn't be reached for comment last night. MEMO A memo sent to staff said the decision to not give flu shots to staff was based on poor turnout in other years. "[color:red]While inmates will be vaccinated at all institutions, the decision was made to not hold staff vaccination clinics at institutions this year due to the small uptake by staff in previous years," says the memorandum from Loretta Eley, of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. Also, a memo from Nancy Ogden, a nurse adviser in the ministry states: "Over the last three years of collecting data on our flu clinics, it was identified that in the majority of facilities that conducted flu clinics the employee turnout was poor and some cited this as 'disappointing,' not cost effective, etc."

I prefer just putting on blinders instead of using the block this user feature

Whilst Gail may indeed need a team of archivists to sort through the thousands of miles of tape Frank left behind- she doesn't need any help finding the funny bone! "And finally, it will be proven that humor IS a real component of music. Get some today."

I heard that prisoners in Ontario jails are forced into getting jacked up with the shot- but the shots for the guards have all been cancelled...

ha

I'm sending good health vibes to everyone- wether you need them to fight the flu- or wether you need them to fight the adjuvant- they're up for grabs. Extra-fat double dose of good health vibes to moms and dads and most importantly their kids, either way- I recognize its a really tough call you're facing.

Gotta love the part about the U.S. government exempting themselves from any and all future liabilities pertaining to pandemic vaccinations.

Attempt to reign in the circus #1 Scenario A: get the H1N1 shot: best case scenario = nothing happens at all worst case scenario = catch H1N1, feel like crap for a week/ possibly die from it (the shot protects about 70% of those who receive it); possible long term immune system disruption, heavy metal poisoning, brain damage, triggering of genetic disease, possibly death Scenario B: don't get the H1N1 shot: best case scenario = nothing happens at all worst case scenario = catch H1N1, feel like crap for a week/ possibly die from it I like to imagine myself in another person's shoes for this question as I am already jaded by the experience that not everything the Gubmint tells me is true. So I imagine myself as parent of a young child- its spring 2010, the swine flu thing is come and gone- and my child has unfortunately come through it with a worst case scenario outcome. I know, shitty buzz. That being the situation- and I have thought this through several times- I am SURE that I would rather be stuck in that situation by a random act of nature (the flu), rather than stuck thinking that my own decision to vaccinate caused a worst case scenario. Anybody else want to weigh in?

Yeah- Ive heard of the band -Mercury Mainliner- but I guess their sound just doesnt do it for me... When it comes to heavy metal- I prefer Sabbath, Sons of Otis, Hawkwind, Clutch, Kyuss and early Metallica... that sort of thing.

More information about the vaccine-autism issue: Once an uncommon disorder in the United States, the incidence of autism is now occurring at epidemic rates. Whereas during the 1970's one in 10,000 children developed autism, it now affects as many as one in 150. What could explain this alarming trend? Given the growing burden this epidemic is putting upon both our health care and school systems, it would be informative to know what causes this frightening disease. One might assume that genetics is the culprit since no other cause is offered. However, one might also ask how it is possible to have such an epidemic based solely on genetics. The fact is we are rarely invited to debate the controversy over the nature of this epidemic because the most plausible cause, which relates to changes in vaccination programs over the past three decades, is not readily accepted by a public that believes vaccination is safe, effective and health promoting. While it is certain that genetics predisposes individuals to certain diseases, as with all pathology the triggers for disease involve immune system dysfunction brought about by dietary deficiencies and/or environmental stress. In the case of autism, research shows that a high percentage of those affected are victims of massive chemical toxicity. The neurological damage that is characteristic with autism is strikingly similar to the well-established side effects of mercury, aluminum and formaldehyde toxicity. These neurotoxins are common vaccine ingredients. During the 1940's and 50's when only some of the population was exposed to only a few vaccines, autism was primarily confined to the upper and upper-middle socioeconomic classes, those who could afford good health care and the cost of vaccination. During the 1970's and 80's, the federal government established goals for improving vaccination rates. To achieve high vaccination rates (97%), the government implemented nationwide vaccine initiatives, which included offering federal grants to states and encouraging strict enforcement (state mandates for forced vaccination). During this time period, the number of mandated vaccines gradually increased (from 8 in 1980 to 22 in 2000) as vaccination became a requirement for a much younger population (the majority of all 30 childhood vaccines are administered before the age of 18 months). Only after these developments did autism cross class lines. Today autism is widespread in all socioeconomic groups. The way in which autism developed in children changed after the mid-1980's. Parents began reporting that their children developed normally during the first year and half and THEN became autistic. It is a fact that most vaccines contain toxic mercury, many of them grossly in excess of EPA permissible standards for ADULTS! In 1979, the mercury-containing MMR was added to the vaccine schedule. In 1988, the mercury-containing HIB vaccine was added. Mercury-containing Hepatitis B for newborns was added in the early 1990's. Children receive all these vaccines, plus mercury-containing DTP, in three to four toxic doses during the first year and a half of their fragile lives, and the vaccines are usually administered simultaneously (multiple mercury-containing vaccines on the same day).

That wasnt intended personally: Your example mercury pollution in our fish supply seemed an appropriate segue into my rant. The selective listening the federal government applies when it comes to science it spends time and money on. I blabbed on about tuna but your point about making choices, evaluating risks was equally pertinent. It seems if the science serves the interest of fearmongering and control, and/or fattening the coffers of big industry, well then its good science! if it genuinely serves the long term health and welfare of Canadians, or the greater good of the planet- their track record is fuck it. A couple doctors I know tell me that if they had to choose between catching the "bird flu" of last year's fame, or the swine flu this year- they would gladly take the swine flu as its far less dangerous than the bird flu was- ooh and look at what a pandemic that turned out to be! "DON'T PANIC" - Douglas Adams

These dudes sound pretty interesting- if you like jazzy heavy jams with lots of improvisation that is!

Do people develop severe neurological disorders or die as a direct result and within mere days of consuming tuna sandwiches? Well they sure do after getting vaccinations- and c-towns' link to the video above is a sad example of these very real dangers. When it comes to issues like radioactivity leaks from uranium mine tailings; Tar Sands pollution; or Global Warming- the Harper conservatives refuse to listen to or to take scientific evidence seriously. Now I am to believe that these same faith based chumps "believe in science" all of a sudden? Without consultation they went out and bought two doses of the H1N1 vaccine for each Canadian... even though millions of us will refuse the shot. WHAT THE FUCK? Huge waste of 500 million dollars If you're not confused by the conservatives' flip flopping about reacting to scientific evidence, and you've chosen to ignore the big waste of taxpayer money on this flu hype, its quite possible you too may have already consumed one too many tuna sandwiches!

Hmm, you may be onto something here...

Seen these guys a bunch of times- they fucking shred!

The turnout was O.K.- made up of a solid base of local envelope 3 fans and a sizeable O-town crew who came out and supported. There were also a few handfuls of moe.rons who took a chance; skipped the "official afterparty"; and wound up HAVING THIER MINDS BLOWN... Dave was at the top of his game on Saturday- entertaining Toronto with his unique brand of live organic electronica music. The tunes were a mix of original envelope 3 compositions, some groovy extrapolations and dark twists on crowd pleasing 80's tunes, and pretty sure I heard a tease and/or cover of nero's Condor in there somewhere. (let the tapers decide on that one) With only a short break between two long sets people were boogying hard from start to finish! Chuck and Rob showed up towards the end of the first set and stayed until close to the end of the show- enjoying rocking tunes, good vibes and the Dominion's late night hospitality including a few plates of the famous butter chicken! Seeing Chuck out on the dance floor appreciating Lauzon's talents was cool- hearing Rob explain how the "official afterparty" tried to bribe him into "showing up" to cover Friend of the Devil made my night!

In less than 24 hours- 36 tickets have been reserved through jambands! Glad to see all the support piling on for what is going to be another awesome envelope 3 late night afterparty! Im cutting the PM reservations off in a couple hours as I wont have computer access from this afternoon on- you can always still drop in at the bar anytime before moe. tonight to get an advanced ticket, save yourself the Will Call lineup p.s. looks like some surprise guests have RSVPed to the afterparty facebook page! See y'all tonight!

I would buy tickets to see Harper perform I'm the Slime!

I've got 15 skanks on the "advanced price" ticket list so far- If you want to be added to the list then PM me before 4:00 P.M. today as I will not likely have computer access after that time. Go to Will Call when you arrive to get your tickets! Doors tonight at 11:00 p.m.