According to the UK press, the foggy isle is being overrun by 11 year old tramps.
Dr. Petra Boynton has the definitive take down of this clap-trap on her blog.
The UK appears afflicted by ‘soaring’ numbers of sexually active girls, who lie to parents, enabled by GPs.
Is it accurate?
No.
Continue reading “In which British papers call sick kids sluts and I get mad. . .”
Don’t listen to Calvin & Hobbes, bath time can be fun. Offspring 1.2 and I used what we had lying around (Offspring 2.0’s tub, squirt toys, and slightly soapy water) to create a pseudo-accurate diorama of a coastal marine area complete with coral reef, within reef environment, and outside reef marine life. We’re claiming that this represents an unnamed Pacific island in order to accommodate coral reef, penguin, and orca.
FDA notified consumers that lab analysis of lots of ejaculoid XXTREME and stimuloid II found that the products, sold as dietary supplements, contain sulfoaildenafil, similar to sildenafil, which is an active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug for male erectile dysfunction, making these products unapproved drugs. – FDA Medatch (emphasis added)
The drug has documented side effects from clinical trials and post-approval monitoring that is standard for pharmaceuticals. It also is not appropriate for people with certain other conditions, like high blood pressure, or in combination with other drugs, like nitroglycerin. These negative effects cannot be avoided if one does not know that this drug is in the supplement, especially considering that individuals for whom sildenafil (and analogs) is not a safe treatment are likely customers for these types of supplement. Continue reading “When Supplements “Work”. . .Viagra, uh wait, I mean XXTreme”
FDA warned consumers not to consume or use Miracle Mineral Solution, an oral liquid solution also known as “Miracle Mineral Supplement” or “MMS.” The product, when used as directed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm to health. The product instructs consumers to mix the 28 percent sodium chlorite solution with an acid such as citrus juice. This mixture produces chlorine dioxide, a potent bleach used for stripping textiles and industrial water treatment. High oral doses of this bleach, such as those recommended in the labeling, can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of severe dehydration.- FDA Medwatch (emphasis added)
Miracle Mineral Solution claims to be a panacea that can treat many, unrelated ailments like HIV and the common cold. This not only puts the individual at risk due to neglect of effective treatments, but also has them drink BLEACH. Continue reading “When Supplements “Work”. . .or Have You Drink Bleach”
Working in the UK (home of the anti-social behavior order – I think one of our neighbors chickens was threatened with an ASBO), my workplace walls are strewn with signs exhorting us to be polite to each other. Among signs suggesting that I remember to clean out my tea cup and turn the lights off over the weekend, we have this gem in the local water closet (i.e., bathroom). Given the obvious intent of the sign, it seems to me that the “as you would wish” indicates that the sign poster is making the rather rash generalization that their social norms are universal amongst a very diverse staff. Fortunately, that diversity does not seem to include any pedantic coprophiliacs that might force this important social justice issue into the light of day.
In other news, I’m strongly considering adding a beer fridge and flat screen television to the facilities.
The Finch and Pea 