My poetic skills are almost non-existant, I admit that. But I do like to write poems sometimes, especially on occasions such as this. August 15 is mothers day in Antwerp (not in whole Belgium), and I decided to write some sentences down to honour my mother. I originally wrote it in Dutch, but I tried to make an English translation.
I know it makes no real sense, but my mom will get it, that's what counts.
Niks moest ik geven, maar toch heb ik iets meegebracht,
zoals gij altijd bij mij bent, heb ik u altijd bij.
Ik zou u rust willen geven, maar die hebt ge zelf gevonden.
Antwoorden heb ik niet, want die geeft gij aan mij.
De juistheid ervan is van geen belang,
wat telt is de intentie.
Geld bezit ik niet, maar ik heb ideeën
en liefde, en
woede ook, van u geërfd misschien
of zelf ontwikkeld
dat weet ik niet.
Als de zon weer eens verdwenen is en als de
zwanen hun laatste lied zingen,
dan zijt gij daar, misschien niet in wezen
maar wel in geest.
De geest die mij leidt
de geest die mij gevormd heeft
de geest die altijd blijft
nu, tot in de eeuwigheid.
You told me not to bring you anything, but I did,
as you are always with me, I am always with you.
I'd like to give you inner peace, but you found that yourself.
I don't have answers, because you provide those for me.
The correctness is of no importance,
what counts is the intention.
I don't have money, but I have ideas
and love, and
also anger, maybe inherited from you,
or self-developed
I don't know.
If the sun is dissapearing again and if the
swans are singing their last song,
then you are there, maybe not in person
but in spirit.
The spirit that guides me,
the spirit that formed me,
the spirit that's evermore present,
from now until eternity.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
donderdag 14 augustus 2014
woensdag 13 augustus 2014
Stuff I like: 'Trailer Park Boys'
An American friend of mine introduced me to this Canadian show which I find, well, hilarious. Low budget, shot in documentary style, this series follows the escapades of Ricky and Julian, residents of the Sunnyvale trailer park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Ricky and Julian are always getting in and out of jail. Both not very keen of work, the boys and their friends come up with crazy ideas to get rich. Many of them include growing dope and stealing money. Trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey and his assistent Randy try very hard to get the boys back behind bars. And if that isn't enough, problems with Lucy, Ricky's on-and-off girlfriend are never far away. But luckily they have each other, and the friends stick together no matter what. At least most of the time.
The series currently has 7 seasons, with a 8th and 9th season on the way. The new episodes will not air on television, but on their website, www.swearnet.com. Also, 3 movies have been made: 'Trailer Park Boys: the movie' (2006), 'Count down to liquoir day' (2009) and 'Don't legalize it' (2014). To top it of, you can also watch 'Live in fucking Dublin' (2013), which consists of footage from the boy's comedy tour.
Because I love this series so much, and because I too get tired of b*ing all the time, I'll give you a description of the series main characters, to make you warm for it.
Ricky: the fun loving criminal
Ricky, in short, loves getting drunk, smoking dope, pepperoni, his daughter Trinity, canned ravioli, chicken fingers, cigarettes and his dad. He also loves to get in trouble and refuses to work. While hot-headed, he is also a loyal friend and has a big love for the people in his live, including Julian, his father Ray, Trinity and of course Bubbles. On the other hand, he can be really agressive towards other people and he swears a lot.
While trying to earn some money with mostly illegal activities, he f*s up a lot because he simply isn't that smart. Luckily he has his own way of getting out of trouble, since he is a pro when it comes to lying to the police. He is also known for his malapropisms. He loves Lucy, the mother of his child. Ricky lives in his car and is pretty happy about that.
Julian: the man
Julian is the reason the guys are being filmed, because he hired the camera crew to make a documentary on his life. Julian is much smarter than Ricky, he likes to read and think about things. He is softer and more accesible, and all the people who live in the trailer park treat him with respect. Julian and Ricky have been best friends since childhood. Julian wants to get rich and retire, so he spends most of his days commiting crimes such as bootlegging to earn some money. Julian is always seen with a drink in his hand. He is muscular and always wears a tight black shirt. As a kid, he was obsessed with Patrick Swayze in 'dirty dancing', and he hates it when someone mentions this to him. Julian is intimidating, but deep inside he is very compassionate and tries to avoid confrontation as much as possible. When trouble arises, the whole park looks at Julian to fix it.
Bubbles: the cat-loving, weird but loyal friend
Bubbles is the third and last main protagonist. His real name is never revealed. Bubbles loves cats and goes through a lot of trouble to take care for them. His eyesight is really bad, but don't let those silly glasses fool you: Bubbles is very smart. He always tries to calm Ricky and Julian down and sort of acts like their conscience. For a living, he steals and fixes shopping carts, which he then sells back to the stores. He often helps the boys with their illegal plans, although deep inside he would rather spend time with his cats. He is easily scared and tends to cry fast while he is upset. But don't make him angry, he can wrestle! He loves pickled eggs, dope, drinking, working on carts, and of course, kitties.
Corey and Trevor
These two best friends look up to Ricky and Julian and try everything to get some respect from the boys. Sadly enough, they are both pretty dumb and a lot of illegal operations go wrong because they f* up. Always being picked on by Ricky, the boys have little self esteem and would do anything to get on a good note with them. Because of this, they always have to do the most dangerous jobs. Corey and Trevor are naieve, but also good-hearted.
Jim Lahey: the trailer park supervisor
Jim is the main antagonist of the series. After being kicked out of the police force, Jim has taken the job as trailer park supervisor, and he takes his job seriously. He is a notorious alcoholic, which brings him and the park in big trouble. He hates Ricky but secretly has a crush on Julian. He is always making up words and sentences including the word 'sh*t', as in 'sh*tstorms are coming' and 'a sh*t apple doesn't fall far from the sh*ttree'. He is often seen driving or stumbling around drunk. He has one daughter, Treena. Despite being a drunk, he can always think clearly and most of the time he knows what the boys are up to.
Randy: the assistant trailer park supervisor
Randy has a very close relationship with Jim Lahey. He loves cheeseburgers, drinking and onion rings. He never wears a shirt. He is constantly mocked by Ricky, JRoc, Bubbles, and almost every other inhabitant of Sunnyvale. He used to be a prostitute, selling his body for cheeseburgers, because 'a man's gotta eat'.
JRoc: the white rapper
JRoc is the 'gangsta' from Sunnyvale, trying to launch his rap career. He honestly believes he is black, and he hates it when people call him Jamie, his real name. He constantly says the words 'knowm sayin' and 'ma-fucka'. He acts likes a gangster but deep down he is a bit of a coward. He always hides when trouble occurs and he states that 'he doesn't do guns'. He has many criminal contacts and also holds some lucrative businessess, the most important one being his low budget porn movies.
Ray: Ricky's drunk father
Ray used to be a truck driver, but his current occupation is lying to the government about being disabled. He can walk perfectly but he prefers to sit in his wheelchair. Ray is an alcoholic and his favourite hobby is, no surprises here, drinking. He loves Ricky but he isn't what you would call a good father figure. As an old trucker habit, he always urinates in giant jugs which he then throws out of his window. He constantly refers to himself as 'the man in the chair'. He believes he is a Calvinist, but he doesn't really understand the religion. He is also addicted to gambling.
Why I love this show so much
1. The 'violence' shown is clearly fake and over the top, but no people are injured or hurt. Gunfights occur pretty regularly, but no one is ever hit, except for Ricky. I've never seen gunfights being so silly.
2. No nudity. No, I'm not a prude (I love, LOVE Game of Thrones), but it's nice to see a series without boobs flashing up every five minutes. The scenes in which the boys are recording a porn flick are funny without showing flesh.
3. The running gags are great.
4. Ricky is hilarious. Everytime I rewatch an episode, I stumble upon funny stuff he says which I didn't notice before.
5. There is no racism. Randy and Lahey are both bisexual, but they are never mocked because of this. I haven't heard one racist remark in all the episodes.
There's so many other reasons why this show is worth some of your time, so I suggest you check out some episodes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
The series currently has 7 seasons, with a 8th and 9th season on the way. The new episodes will not air on television, but on their website, www.swearnet.com. Also, 3 movies have been made: 'Trailer Park Boys: the movie' (2006), 'Count down to liquoir day' (2009) and 'Don't legalize it' (2014). To top it of, you can also watch 'Live in fucking Dublin' (2013), which consists of footage from the boy's comedy tour.
Because I love this series so much, and because I too get tired of b*ing all the time, I'll give you a description of the series main characters, to make you warm for it.
Ricky: the fun loving criminal
While trying to earn some money with mostly illegal activities, he f*s up a lot because he simply isn't that smart. Luckily he has his own way of getting out of trouble, since he is a pro when it comes to lying to the police. He is also known for his malapropisms. He loves Lucy, the mother of his child. Ricky lives in his car and is pretty happy about that.
Julian: the man
Julian is the reason the guys are being filmed, because he hired the camera crew to make a documentary on his life. Julian is much smarter than Ricky, he likes to read and think about things. He is softer and more accesible, and all the people who live in the trailer park treat him with respect. Julian and Ricky have been best friends since childhood. Julian wants to get rich and retire, so he spends most of his days commiting crimes such as bootlegging to earn some money. Julian is always seen with a drink in his hand. He is muscular and always wears a tight black shirt. As a kid, he was obsessed with Patrick Swayze in 'dirty dancing', and he hates it when someone mentions this to him. Julian is intimidating, but deep inside he is very compassionate and tries to avoid confrontation as much as possible. When trouble arises, the whole park looks at Julian to fix it.
Bubbles: the cat-loving, weird but loyal friend
Bubbles is the third and last main protagonist. His real name is never revealed. Bubbles loves cats and goes through a lot of trouble to take care for them. His eyesight is really bad, but don't let those silly glasses fool you: Bubbles is very smart. He always tries to calm Ricky and Julian down and sort of acts like their conscience. For a living, he steals and fixes shopping carts, which he then sells back to the stores. He often helps the boys with their illegal plans, although deep inside he would rather spend time with his cats. He is easily scared and tends to cry fast while he is upset. But don't make him angry, he can wrestle! He loves pickled eggs, dope, drinking, working on carts, and of course, kitties.
Corey and Trevor
These two best friends look up to Ricky and Julian and try everything to get some respect from the boys. Sadly enough, they are both pretty dumb and a lot of illegal operations go wrong because they f* up. Always being picked on by Ricky, the boys have little self esteem and would do anything to get on a good note with them. Because of this, they always have to do the most dangerous jobs. Corey and Trevor are naieve, but also good-hearted.
Jim Lahey: the trailer park supervisor
Jim is the main antagonist of the series. After being kicked out of the police force, Jim has taken the job as trailer park supervisor, and he takes his job seriously. He is a notorious alcoholic, which brings him and the park in big trouble. He hates Ricky but secretly has a crush on Julian. He is always making up words and sentences including the word 'sh*t', as in 'sh*tstorms are coming' and 'a sh*t apple doesn't fall far from the sh*ttree'. He is often seen driving or stumbling around drunk. He has one daughter, Treena. Despite being a drunk, he can always think clearly and most of the time he knows what the boys are up to.
Randy: the assistant trailer park supervisor
Randy has a very close relationship with Jim Lahey. He loves cheeseburgers, drinking and onion rings. He never wears a shirt. He is constantly mocked by Ricky, JRoc, Bubbles, and almost every other inhabitant of Sunnyvale. He used to be a prostitute, selling his body for cheeseburgers, because 'a man's gotta eat'.
JRoc: the white rapper
JRoc is the 'gangsta' from Sunnyvale, trying to launch his rap career. He honestly believes he is black, and he hates it when people call him Jamie, his real name. He constantly says the words 'knowm sayin' and 'ma-fucka'. He acts likes a gangster but deep down he is a bit of a coward. He always hides when trouble occurs and he states that 'he doesn't do guns'. He has many criminal contacts and also holds some lucrative businessess, the most important one being his low budget porn movies.
Ray: Ricky's drunk father
Ray used to be a truck driver, but his current occupation is lying to the government about being disabled. He can walk perfectly but he prefers to sit in his wheelchair. Ray is an alcoholic and his favourite hobby is, no surprises here, drinking. He loves Ricky but he isn't what you would call a good father figure. As an old trucker habit, he always urinates in giant jugs which he then throws out of his window. He constantly refers to himself as 'the man in the chair'. He believes he is a Calvinist, but he doesn't really understand the religion. He is also addicted to gambling.
Why I love this show so much
1. The 'violence' shown is clearly fake and over the top, but no people are injured or hurt. Gunfights occur pretty regularly, but no one is ever hit, except for Ricky. I've never seen gunfights being so silly.
2. No nudity. No, I'm not a prude (I love, LOVE Game of Thrones), but it's nice to see a series without boobs flashing up every five minutes. The scenes in which the boys are recording a porn flick are funny without showing flesh.
3. The running gags are great.
4. Ricky is hilarious. Everytime I rewatch an episode, I stumble upon funny stuff he says which I didn't notice before.
5. There is no racism. Randy and Lahey are both bisexual, but they are never mocked because of this. I haven't heard one racist remark in all the episodes.
There's so many other reasons why this show is worth some of your time, so I suggest you check out some episodes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
Japenese sex dolls: looking a bit too real
A year ago, I read an article online about how a big portion of the Japanese population isn't interested in having intimite relationships or sex. (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/20/young-people-japan-stopped-having-sex) This surprised me, since the number of people not interested was pretty high. Almost half of Japans population seems to have little or no interest in sex.
When people decide not to have sex or not to get engaged in relationships, I respect that choice. What startles me tho is the enormous amount of mostly young Japanese people who aren't bothered with sex. It's weird to hear that in 2012, 'more incontinence pants were sold compared to baby nappies'.
Not only can this trend have a huge impact on Japans economics, it also brings a lot of questions. Why would young people don't want to have a relationship? This article already gives us some explanations. People don't see the reason for love anymore, stating that relationships are hard and only cost pain. Women are more ambitious and less interested in marriage. Working mothers are often demonised or have to stop working after having their first child. As you can see, the reasons and explanations for this trend, which isn't limited to Japan, are legion.
Of course, I still have to present to you another important and obvious other trend that could be held responsible for the relationship-trouble Japan is in these days. I'm talking about the mass media, online porn (and hentai) and the efforts some businesses make to help people get off without any form of human contact.
Mass media makes us more alienated from each other. Online porn can create false ideas and even obsessions about what men and women should like and how they should behave. This seems to be quite the problem in Japan. More and more people visit therapists with concerns about their sexual ideas. This is sad, since sex should be something that comes natural when you are with someone you love and trust. But as always with social phenomenons, the real explanation is a bit harder then combining some factors.
What disturbs me very deeply on the other hand, is the fact that companies jump on the wagon and start producing sex toys that look even more human than me. Check it out: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2722779/Japans-sex-doll-industry-reaches-level-creation-perfect-artificial-1-000-Dutch-Wife-comes-realistic-feeling-skin.html?ito=social-facebook
In short, these extremely realistic dolls have the feeling of real skin, realistic eyes and they even come with a lingerie set. On top of that, costumers can pick breast size, appearance, and other features.
Why are people promoting this? Whatever happened to having a relationship with a real human being? I do understand this isn't possible for some people, but whatever happened to masturbation? I really can't see why you don't want to have a significant other, but you spend thousands of dollars on some doll you can satisfy all your needs with.
And is it me, or do some of these dolls in the video included in the article look really young? I wonder if they are all used as sex toys... If so, the dolls resembling children should be banished. No excuses. There is no excuse for child abuse, and making sex dolls shaped like children will only lower the barriers for child abusers to put this horrific fantasy into action.
I think this article sadly states how far humanity has sunk. We are being told that everything is for sale, that money will buy you everything. But this is a lie, one of the most flagrant lies in this world. Sure, I know sex can be purchased on almost every street corner and in every bar. But your money won't buy you intimacy or friendschip. Most people who pay for sex know this, and if both parties are aware of the conditions, and respect one another, I see no harm in prostitution.
Selling dolls that can be completely made the way you want it on the other hand, is a disturbing trend. Not only do they try to sell us the idea that we can buy intimacy. Also, and even more disturbing, the dolls look so perfect and have so many options you can choose from, so why would you ever want anything else? Japanese media boosts this idea, by stating that 'anybody who buys one, will never want a real girlfriend again'. It's almost like the Japanese government doesn't want their people to have children anymore.
I do believe some people will be better of with these dolls. But why do they have to be so realistic? It automatically makes you think that in real life, women can be bought too.
Honestly, I'm curious where this new trend will lead Japan, and if the dolls will take over other parts of the world, too. And who can tell what will happen if technology takes over and gives these dolls the ability to communicate? Only time will tell I guess...
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
When people decide not to have sex or not to get engaged in relationships, I respect that choice. What startles me tho is the enormous amount of mostly young Japanese people who aren't bothered with sex. It's weird to hear that in 2012, 'more incontinence pants were sold compared to baby nappies'.
Not only can this trend have a huge impact on Japans economics, it also brings a lot of questions. Why would young people don't want to have a relationship? This article already gives us some explanations. People don't see the reason for love anymore, stating that relationships are hard and only cost pain. Women are more ambitious and less interested in marriage. Working mothers are often demonised or have to stop working after having their first child. As you can see, the reasons and explanations for this trend, which isn't limited to Japan, are legion.
Of course, I still have to present to you another important and obvious other trend that could be held responsible for the relationship-trouble Japan is in these days. I'm talking about the mass media, online porn (and hentai) and the efforts some businesses make to help people get off without any form of human contact.
Mass media makes us more alienated from each other. Online porn can create false ideas and even obsessions about what men and women should like and how they should behave. This seems to be quite the problem in Japan. More and more people visit therapists with concerns about their sexual ideas. This is sad, since sex should be something that comes natural when you are with someone you love and trust. But as always with social phenomenons, the real explanation is a bit harder then combining some factors.
What disturbs me very deeply on the other hand, is the fact that companies jump on the wagon and start producing sex toys that look even more human than me. Check it out: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2722779/Japans-sex-doll-industry-reaches-level-creation-perfect-artificial-1-000-Dutch-Wife-comes-realistic-feeling-skin.html?ito=social-facebook
In short, these extremely realistic dolls have the feeling of real skin, realistic eyes and they even come with a lingerie set. On top of that, costumers can pick breast size, appearance, and other features.
Why are people promoting this? Whatever happened to having a relationship with a real human being? I do understand this isn't possible for some people, but whatever happened to masturbation? I really can't see why you don't want to have a significant other, but you spend thousands of dollars on some doll you can satisfy all your needs with.
And is it me, or do some of these dolls in the video included in the article look really young? I wonder if they are all used as sex toys... If so, the dolls resembling children should be banished. No excuses. There is no excuse for child abuse, and making sex dolls shaped like children will only lower the barriers for child abusers to put this horrific fantasy into action.
I think this article sadly states how far humanity has sunk. We are being told that everything is for sale, that money will buy you everything. But this is a lie, one of the most flagrant lies in this world. Sure, I know sex can be purchased on almost every street corner and in every bar. But your money won't buy you intimacy or friendschip. Most people who pay for sex know this, and if both parties are aware of the conditions, and respect one another, I see no harm in prostitution.
Selling dolls that can be completely made the way you want it on the other hand, is a disturbing trend. Not only do they try to sell us the idea that we can buy intimacy. Also, and even more disturbing, the dolls look so perfect and have so many options you can choose from, so why would you ever want anything else? Japanese media boosts this idea, by stating that 'anybody who buys one, will never want a real girlfriend again'. It's almost like the Japanese government doesn't want their people to have children anymore.
I do believe some people will be better of with these dolls. But why do they have to be so realistic? It automatically makes you think that in real life, women can be bought too.
Honestly, I'm curious where this new trend will lead Japan, and if the dolls will take over other parts of the world, too. And who can tell what will happen if technology takes over and gives these dolls the ability to communicate? Only time will tell I guess...
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
maandag 11 augustus 2014
This is what happens if people speak out
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/08/08/374498/galloway-declares-israelfree-zone-in-uk/
I don't know what to say about this. Every time someone has the balls to speaks out against Israel the killer nation, shii like this happens. I'm not in favour of hating on Jews. I am in favour of hating on the warcrimes this so called 'country' is commiting. They broke almost every international law, but leaders around the world keep on licking Israels a**. It's ridiculous.
Recently, a Belgian writer recieved a rather obnoxious letter from a journalist connected to 'Joods Actueel', a Jewish magazine. The writer dared to speak out against Israels war crimes, and got a letter in return which asked the author 'if his grandparents did something to help the Jews during WW2'. Since the Jewish journalist is a freelancer, Joods Actueel denied all knowledge and support for said letter.
Since when did it become okay to attack someone's family and heritage because someone spoke the truth? Why are we still tolerating this?
Since it's clear it'll take about 15646 more Palestine casualties before anything will happen, I suggest we all do a little more effort to support Palestine. Supporting Palestine does not mean you are a Hitler-loving, Jew-hating neonazi. The Israeli lobby likes to feed us this idea so we all feel guilty if we speak out. Don't feel guilty. Speak out.
I'm not saying we should all start riots and mayhem. But we can all do something to make this world a better place. In the light of this, I suggest we all boycot Israeli products. Since our government isn't to eager to make a real change and label products that come from this blood-stained 'nation', I looked up a list with products you should avoid if you want to support the Palestines. Here it is (in Dutch): http://www.palestinasolidariteit.be/content/lijst-met-te-boycotten-isra%C3%ABlische-producten-niet-exhaustief
Yes, I know this will not end the conflict. But I like to believe that every bit helps, and by not purchasing these products, we can hurt them were it really hurts. Right in the MONEY.
Note: this list is not complete. You should look at the origins of the products. I'm not saying we should all stop eating apples, tomatoes and potatoes. But it won't do no harm if you inform yourself about where those products come from. For now, boycotting the brands named in this article could already make a difference.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
I don't know what to say about this. Every time someone has the balls to speaks out against Israel the killer nation, shii like this happens. I'm not in favour of hating on Jews. I am in favour of hating on the warcrimes this so called 'country' is commiting. They broke almost every international law, but leaders around the world keep on licking Israels a**. It's ridiculous.
Recently, a Belgian writer recieved a rather obnoxious letter from a journalist connected to 'Joods Actueel', a Jewish magazine. The writer dared to speak out against Israels war crimes, and got a letter in return which asked the author 'if his grandparents did something to help the Jews during WW2'. Since the Jewish journalist is a freelancer, Joods Actueel denied all knowledge and support for said letter.
Since when did it become okay to attack someone's family and heritage because someone spoke the truth? Why are we still tolerating this?
Since it's clear it'll take about 15646 more Palestine casualties before anything will happen, I suggest we all do a little more effort to support Palestine. Supporting Palestine does not mean you are a Hitler-loving, Jew-hating neonazi. The Israeli lobby likes to feed us this idea so we all feel guilty if we speak out. Don't feel guilty. Speak out.
I'm not saying we should all start riots and mayhem. But we can all do something to make this world a better place. In the light of this, I suggest we all boycot Israeli products. Since our government isn't to eager to make a real change and label products that come from this blood-stained 'nation', I looked up a list with products you should avoid if you want to support the Palestines. Here it is (in Dutch): http://www.palestinasolidariteit.be/content/lijst-met-te-boycotten-isra%C3%ABlische-producten-niet-exhaustief
Yes, I know this will not end the conflict. But I like to believe that every bit helps, and by not purchasing these products, we can hurt them were it really hurts. Right in the MONEY.
Note: this list is not complete. You should look at the origins of the products. I'm not saying we should all stop eating apples, tomatoes and potatoes. But it won't do no harm if you inform yourself about where those products come from. For now, boycotting the brands named in this article could already make a difference.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
More Ebola
These pictures have been released to inform countries about the do's and dont's concerning Ebola. Take a look:
These first 3 posters look quite okay to me. They do look a little childish, and I'm wondering how effective they will really be if used in Africa, considered they are all in English. Maybe translated posters are provided for people who don't speak English, I don't know that.Over all, these 3 give clear information and isn't that what an information campaign is supposed to do?
I do want to make some remarks about these last two posters.
In an older post (http://pissedofpenguin.blogspot.be/2014/08/ebola-this-article-says-it-all.html) I informed you guys that there is a possibility that the Ebola virus could spread through the air, under the form of aerosols. I was referring to an 2012 study in which was shown the virus can spread without direct contact. Since the experiment was performed with pigs, there is always the risk that it does not go for humans. Am I telling you that it does spread through the air? No. I am not a doctor nor a scientist, and after I did some research, I found out the theory is not supported by science. If this is true, and I really hope it is, the risks of catching the disease are seriously lowered. I'm not in favour of spreading rumours and I don't feel like walking around with a mask to cover my mouth and nose. I'll leave this subject for now, I'm obviously defeated by science. I admit my mistake (for now), but I'll be following the developments with a keen eye.
Secondly, I found a contradiction in those last two posters. Poster one states 'you can't get Ebola through food.' The last one says 'Do not eat bush meat' and 'Do not eat plums eaten by bats'. So bush meat and plums aren't food? Don't make a poster misinforming people while you contradict your own findings in another one. Why not make a sign that says 'You can't get Ebola through food, except for bush meat and plums eaten by bats'? Am I being a b* right now? Yes, but I do think I have some solid ground to stand on. Inform those people in a good way, please.
Overal, these posters will probably be used to calm Americans and Europeans down, I really don't believe them to have a mayor impact on the African people. It's a good effort, but it would be nice to see a set of pictures not contradicting themselves. But then again, what's the change of American or European citizens eating bush meat? If used in those countries, the mistake about the food is forgivable. If used in countries where people eat bush meat, it's misinformation. Sadly enough, those people should be thoroughly informed, without any contradictions.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
These first 3 posters look quite okay to me. They do look a little childish, and I'm wondering how effective they will really be if used in Africa, considered they are all in English. Maybe translated posters are provided for people who don't speak English, I don't know that.Over all, these 3 give clear information and isn't that what an information campaign is supposed to do?
I do want to make some remarks about these last two posters.
In an older post (http://pissedofpenguin.blogspot.be/2014/08/ebola-this-article-says-it-all.html) I informed you guys that there is a possibility that the Ebola virus could spread through the air, under the form of aerosols. I was referring to an 2012 study in which was shown the virus can spread without direct contact. Since the experiment was performed with pigs, there is always the risk that it does not go for humans. Am I telling you that it does spread through the air? No. I am not a doctor nor a scientist, and after I did some research, I found out the theory is not supported by science. If this is true, and I really hope it is, the risks of catching the disease are seriously lowered. I'm not in favour of spreading rumours and I don't feel like walking around with a mask to cover my mouth and nose. I'll leave this subject for now, I'm obviously defeated by science. I admit my mistake (for now), but I'll be following the developments with a keen eye.
Secondly, I found a contradiction in those last two posters. Poster one states 'you can't get Ebola through food.' The last one says 'Do not eat bush meat' and 'Do not eat plums eaten by bats'. So bush meat and plums aren't food? Don't make a poster misinforming people while you contradict your own findings in another one. Why not make a sign that says 'You can't get Ebola through food, except for bush meat and plums eaten by bats'? Am I being a b* right now? Yes, but I do think I have some solid ground to stand on. Inform those people in a good way, please.
Overal, these posters will probably be used to calm Americans and Europeans down, I really don't believe them to have a mayor impact on the African people. It's a good effort, but it would be nice to see a set of pictures not contradicting themselves. But then again, what's the change of American or European citizens eating bush meat? If used in those countries, the mistake about the food is forgivable. If used in countries where people eat bush meat, it's misinformation. Sadly enough, those people should be thoroughly informed, without any contradictions.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
zondag 10 augustus 2014
A cup of crap
I was enjoying my sunday afternoon, reading up on news and gossip, with a nice cup of coffee. When reading this article, I almost threw up in my beverage.
http://www.sott.net/article/283510-Sick-Connecticut-high-school-students-instigated-egged-on-and-filmed-horrific-rape-of-mentally-disabled-student
I'm not going to discuss the actual events. There are simply no words to describe events like that, and I'm sure a lot of people before me expressed these feelings in a better way. However, I'd like to make some side notes about what bothers me the most.
Why has the disabled student have to take all the blame? Sure, he did a disgusting thing, but would he have done it if his classmates weren't cheering for him? Why aren't those horrible creatures arrested? Oh yes, because 'school officials claim they do not know who they are'. Are these officials retarded themselves? Did the classmates wear masks so they couldn't be recognised? I don't think they did. I think they are protecting these criminals, because it's always easier to let a disabled person take the blame. It was filmed for f*s sake, why not use this as evidence? By denying that you know who instigated this, you automatically give the impression that events such as this aren't taken seriously.
When working with disabled people, you know there are precautions that need to be met. This to assure the safety of the person and those around him or her. Apparently, a teacher let these kids go to the bathroom alone, which is against the policy of the school. Apparently, this teacher was being lazy. Yes, I know teaching is a hard job. This is no excuse for doing your job wrong.
I don't have children, and I don't plan on getting children. This is my own personal choice, so you are right if you tell me that I have no idea how hard it is to raise a kid. Indeed, I don't. But how hard can it be to teach your kid that instigating rape is gruesome and wrong? If the goal was to raise psychos, they succeeded quite good. I hardly doubt this was the case. I think these parents need to really look into the mirror and see what they have done, or have failed to do. If my kid commited crimes like that, I would be so ashamed I wouldn't dare go out the door anymore.
What I also don't understand is why these parents didn't report their child. Yes, I think they should've. There is no excuse at all for this event. Grow some balls, and report this. Admitting your child is a dirty rape loving sicko must be extremely hard. But denying it and just going with it is not only lazy, it's immoral. Shame on those parents, take actions for once in your live and do the right thing. Or don't have kids in the first place.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
http://www.sott.net/article/283510-Sick-Connecticut-high-school-students-instigated-egged-on-and-filmed-horrific-rape-of-mentally-disabled-student
I'm not going to discuss the actual events. There are simply no words to describe events like that, and I'm sure a lot of people before me expressed these feelings in a better way. However, I'd like to make some side notes about what bothers me the most.
Why has the disabled student have to take all the blame? Sure, he did a disgusting thing, but would he have done it if his classmates weren't cheering for him? Why aren't those horrible creatures arrested? Oh yes, because 'school officials claim they do not know who they are'. Are these officials retarded themselves? Did the classmates wear masks so they couldn't be recognised? I don't think they did. I think they are protecting these criminals, because it's always easier to let a disabled person take the blame. It was filmed for f*s sake, why not use this as evidence? By denying that you know who instigated this, you automatically give the impression that events such as this aren't taken seriously.
When working with disabled people, you know there are precautions that need to be met. This to assure the safety of the person and those around him or her. Apparently, a teacher let these kids go to the bathroom alone, which is against the policy of the school. Apparently, this teacher was being lazy. Yes, I know teaching is a hard job. This is no excuse for doing your job wrong.
I don't have children, and I don't plan on getting children. This is my own personal choice, so you are right if you tell me that I have no idea how hard it is to raise a kid. Indeed, I don't. But how hard can it be to teach your kid that instigating rape is gruesome and wrong? If the goal was to raise psychos, they succeeded quite good. I hardly doubt this was the case. I think these parents need to really look into the mirror and see what they have done, or have failed to do. If my kid commited crimes like that, I would be so ashamed I wouldn't dare go out the door anymore.
What I also don't understand is why these parents didn't report their child. Yes, I think they should've. There is no excuse at all for this event. Grow some balls, and report this. Admitting your child is a dirty rape loving sicko must be extremely hard. But denying it and just going with it is not only lazy, it's immoral. Shame on those parents, take actions for once in your live and do the right thing. Or don't have kids in the first place.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
zaterdag 9 augustus 2014
Fashion industry: strike two this week
I really don't feel like posting stuff about the same subject too much, but this news really psst me off. Go check it out: http://www.businessinsider.com/american-apparels-provocative-back-to-school-ads-2014-8
I like the schoolgirl look, I always did. I don't have any fashion sense, but I always loved those little skirts, black sandals and white stockings. It's cute and a little sexy.
Pictures that show girls bending over is not a little sexy, it's provocative and I would not have been surprised to see one of those photos on an online add for porn. 'Sexy schoolgirls bending over to be ravished' would have made a great title.
The series of photos, all done for a 'back to school' American Apparel campaign, pictured young girls as lustobjects again. It's another example of how the fashion world has lost all control. Luckily, it backlashed again and people all over the world reacted with shock.
If I'm interested in buying clothes, I would like to see how the fabric falls when someone is standing up. I couldn't care less about how it looks when you bend over. It looks like a free cum-ticket or something. Am I seriously the only woman out there who worries about her dress being to short? I don't like it when people can see my underwear, f* me, right?
American Apparel isn't new with controversy. I'll give you some examples from past adds that made a lot of eyebrows rise.
First, we have a topless model, lying on a bed, her head is resting on a mans crotch. I'm not even going to comment on this one. What are they trying to sell? Clothes? Sheets? Young women? I'm confused.
I actually like this sweater pictured. I would even consider buying it, if a) I had the funds for it, and b) if the girls bottom was covered. It looks stupid. It looks too stupid for me to even find it offensive. I'm sorry Steffi, but I don't really blame you anyway.
Same shii, different add. I get it now, students are supposed to be sexy. And with 'sexy', they mean 'show them your A**'! Just rub that a** in someone's face, and glory will be upon thee.
If anyone can tell me what the link is between long stockings and having an orgasm, please inform me. I am not aware of this knowledge. I always thought socks to be the least sexy piece of clothing. Unfortunately, it'll take more then 3 'sex' pictures to make me change my mind.
Just google 'American Apparel' for more distasteful adds. Enough fashion for me this week.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
I like the schoolgirl look, I always did. I don't have any fashion sense, but I always loved those little skirts, black sandals and white stockings. It's cute and a little sexy.
Pictures that show girls bending over is not a little sexy, it's provocative and I would not have been surprised to see one of those photos on an online add for porn. 'Sexy schoolgirls bending over to be ravished' would have made a great title.
The series of photos, all done for a 'back to school' American Apparel campaign, pictured young girls as lustobjects again. It's another example of how the fashion world has lost all control. Luckily, it backlashed again and people all over the world reacted with shock.
If I'm interested in buying clothes, I would like to see how the fabric falls when someone is standing up. I couldn't care less about how it looks when you bend over. It looks like a free cum-ticket or something. Am I seriously the only woman out there who worries about her dress being to short? I don't like it when people can see my underwear, f* me, right?
American Apparel isn't new with controversy. I'll give you some examples from past adds that made a lot of eyebrows rise.
First, we have a topless model, lying on a bed, her head is resting on a mans crotch. I'm not even going to comment on this one. What are they trying to sell? Clothes? Sheets? Young women? I'm confused.
I actually like this sweater pictured. I would even consider buying it, if a) I had the funds for it, and b) if the girls bottom was covered. It looks stupid. It looks too stupid for me to even find it offensive. I'm sorry Steffi, but I don't really blame you anyway.
Same shii, different add. I get it now, students are supposed to be sexy. And with 'sexy', they mean 'show them your A**'! Just rub that a** in someone's face, and glory will be upon thee.
If anyone can tell me what the link is between long stockings and having an orgasm, please inform me. I am not aware of this knowledge. I always thought socks to be the least sexy piece of clothing. Unfortunately, it'll take more then 3 'sex' pictures to make me change my mind.
Just google 'American Apparel' for more distasteful adds. Enough fashion for me this week.
Mary Jane
pissedofpenguin@gmail.com
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