Things we should not forget
Discussion
Jetl3on said:
A list of things we should bear in mind that we have ignored, forgotten or just tired of hearing about it, but is important nevertheless.
Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
I was of the understanding that it was all hype created to keep us in fear for our lives by the government and/or to sell papers.Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
Doesnt "normal" flu kill more people every year than swine flu has managed so far?
I think you're more at risk from being murdered than swine flu (200ish deaths from swine flu, over 600 murders in the UK every year).
Jetl3on said:
A list of things we should bear in mind that we have ignored, forgotten or just tired of hearing about it, but is important nevertheless.
Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
You just had a H&S meeting about flu?Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
Or just really concerned for us?
I personally contracted a nasty case of cold from work on thursday and was in bed most weekend, but figured it came from work they can bloody well have it back and im in with cough and runny nose to spread the good feelings to everyone.
(if I find out who did it I wont be impressed as I swore when I went contracting I wouldnt come in ill unless contracted from work in the first place)
The lockerbie bomber released because he is near deaths door. Is he banging any louder yet?.
Likewise some of the evilest murderers and Peadophiles locked up for 40,50 or 60 years we shouldn't forget this, if they are released in 10 years time for good behaviour or because they pose no significant danger should be irrespective they should serve their full term.
Likewise some of the evilest murderers and Peadophiles locked up for 40,50 or 60 years we shouldn't forget this, if they are released in 10 years time for good behaviour or because they pose no significant danger should be irrespective they should serve their full term.
Jetl3on said:
A list of things we should bear in mind that we have ignored, forgotten or just tired of hearing about it, but is important nevertheless.
Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
You joking right??Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
This is exactly what's wrong with this country, people spending all their time worrying about things and not concentrating their efforts on what actually matters.
You only have one life - live it.
Jetl3on said:
A list of things we should bear in mind that we have ignored, forgotten or just tired of hearing about it, but is important nevertheless.
Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
Joke thread??Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
Jetl3on said:
A list of things we should bear in mind that we have ignored, forgotten or just tired of hearing about it, but is important nevertheless.
Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
Jeez, life must be a terrifying place for you. Swine Flu - still an issue, now E-Coli has joined the party big time, so wash your hands and give that keyboard and mouse a good scrub.
Papa Hotel said:
sevros1981 said:
Flushing the toilet after a big poo.
If in doubt as to whether said big poo will flush with paper, flush big poo first then wipe and flush separately.SirClarke said:
Papa Hotel said:
sevros1981 said:
Flushing the toilet after a big poo.
If in doubt as to whether said big poo will flush with paper, flush big poo first then wipe and flush separately.Yep the op should carefully scrub his hands and live in a sterile environment. Then if he does catch a cold it will kill him..
Are people really that stupid to think that the human race and indeed bacteria/Viruses have survived by people dieing in massive numbers.
For a start H1N1 isnt a bacteria its a virus so scrubbing your hands every 5 minutes with anti-bacteria hand wash is going to have little to no effect.
E.coli is a naturally occuring bacteria and the dangerous strains (we all have e.coli in our gut anyway) are usually injested in contaminated food. Again having good food hygeine standards is the way to go as apposed to washing your hands every 5 minutes.
Both of these will only kill people with existing underlying medical conditions or the very old or very young. As long as you look after yourself (standard good personal hygiene) and are fit and healthy (a balanced diet and do some exercise) you really have nothing to worry about.
Are people really that stupid to think that the human race and indeed bacteria/Viruses have survived by people dieing in massive numbers.
For a start H1N1 isnt a bacteria its a virus so scrubbing your hands every 5 minutes with anti-bacteria hand wash is going to have little to no effect.
E.coli is a naturally occuring bacteria and the dangerous strains (we all have e.coli in our gut anyway) are usually injested in contaminated food. Again having good food hygeine standards is the way to go as apposed to washing your hands every 5 minutes.
Both of these will only kill people with existing underlying medical conditions or the very old or very young. As long as you look after yourself (standard good personal hygiene) and are fit and healthy (a balanced diet and do some exercise) you really have nothing to worry about.
Edited by Odie on Tuesday 6th October 10:43
Read Freakonomics and Bad Science for a grounding in how the media portrayal of potential risk creates a false impression of the actual risks.
Things we shouldn't forget:
Things we shouldn't forget:
- Look both ways when crossing the road.
- Always expect other drivers to do something stupid.
- Media exists to sell product, NOT to inform the public.
- Anecdotal evidence is not reliable for general conclusions.
Edited by ewenm on Tuesday 6th October 10:54
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