Drugs

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Once upon a time the use of drugs was socially acceptable in the UK , EU and USA . It amuses me sometimes that people in the 'west' look at other countries in the world and sneer at them for banning alcohol like there is something wrong with them . Alcohol can be just as dangerous and addictive as some drugs but still alcohol is readily available. (I'm not complaining I'm quite happy it is I'm just commenting on the hypocrisy) Originally drugs were not banned for the obvious reasons and those reasons namely that they would not be ordinarily legalised today .It as much support from former slave owners who were concerned about the productivity of their workers than it did for any health implications at the time of its prohibition in the US.
Today drug use is synonymous with crime , be it those supplying or in allot of cases those taking it . Banning or legalising drugs will not get rid of the related problems that it causes .Society itself needs to solve those problems- undoubtedly the world be a better place without any stimulant that causes people to commit serious or other crime .

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I looked at a very frank blog ( there's a pun in that ) Cat has shown a link through to website that shows what happens to you if you use crystal - truly awful - some strong views there Cat - I couldn't argue with them.

Health

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Health is an important issue. Its cost the NHS ?? £bn to look after the nation . As we all live longer its going to cost more and more to keep us alive , me personally I've done my pension planning with a view to not being here in 25 years time ( work that one out! ) so its scares me if I suddenly became really healthy ; how am I going to afford to survive ? so ironically & bizarrely I'm better off as unhealthy as I am ! ( if that doesn't get a comment I duno what will !? ) Now where's that burger?
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I read with increased saliva Nathan's story of the man ordering the unhealthy burger and now I'm hungry! But not wanting to join that elite sumo club ( although I probably would qualify! ) but I'll be good and I'll go for the healthy option. Did you ever find out why he was on a get fat diet?

Masturbation

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Difficult to find an appropriate pic to go here! - And not sure what IT services will make of my research! …. ( people lose their jobs for this out there in the ‘real world’ ) slightly embarrassing in this crowded gold fish bowl on the ground floor of the MC building – anyway... here’s a web site to wet your appetite !

During the lecture we were asked alot of questions which it seemed to embarass quite a few of the audience into a shy silence. I guess sex whether its with someone you love ( Woddy Allen's definition of masturbation! ) or with someone else - its a fairly private thing. Apart from those people who are into 'dogging' or swinging etc its generally a private affair and masturbation is the most private of them all . I think given the choice of being caught having having sex with someone else ( except where it may be with someone of the same sex and was until that point was generally an unknown fact i.e George Michael ) or getting caught masturbating most people would rather be caught having sex with someone else as there is less or a stigma attached . But why , I imagine that every adult that is capable of doing so has done so in one shape or form. Men I guess generally tend to be more open about disgussing it but having never been a fly on the wall when a group of women ( I am open to offers ! ) are discussing masturbation I cannot say that with complete knowledge! Generally men are born with all the equipment they need to 'sort themselves out' - If they weren't I just couldn't see men all together at an Ann Summers type party looking at toys etc and discussing them !

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Wrote a really long piece about woodstock's blog and Microsoft very (un)reliable IE7 very kindly crashed and lost it all - 20 mins typing gone- urggh! - quick points instead & please don't crash again - bullet points instead this time - 1) have heard many women say same i.e when in relationship they dont need to - don't think its the same for men at all - we still do ( without macks ! ) - its just habit by no means a comment on our partner if we do 2) aged 15 ! scares me as a parent with 2 daughters ! 3) rabbit - sales have increase as women have been emancipated by programs like sex & city & the hard work of Jackie Gold - will sign off publish before it crashes - i need a pint - library about to close

Smoking

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Hope you like the pic! - I thought it was quite amusing . Not long to go now . look at the Governments slightly biassed website and you can see the countdown. Personally I can't wait till 1st July , I hate being in smoky environments - I suppose we are living in a 'nanny state' a bit and next it will be a day when farting in public is banned , not such a bad thing I'm sure you agree and it would be good for the planet !

I have ben looking at the Govt.'s website and there are some interesting loopholes and ambiguities in the legislation which will mean that publicans who still want to allow their customers to smoke could install a telephone box, since it is perfectly legal to smoke in one! They could also pay all their customers a nominal sum and claim that they are ‘performing artists’ ( p1ss artists you might think ! ) or more interestingly imprison them all ( i.e. a lock in - could that be 'false' imprisonment!?) since it is legal to smoke in a prison. You might think ‘surely they can trust a prisoner to pop outside for a ‘fag’ break and come back! ‘

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I read Saint Alfredo's smoking blog with nostalgic amusement . I too am sadly old enough to remember those cinemas and even worse tube trains in London and people going for 4 pints at lunch and going back to work in the afternoon and not getting the sack for doing it cause we were obviously far more sociable in those days! - catch your nostalgia fix here.

Stalking

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To explain the pic just in case of any misunderstanding - the pic is referring to the song leaning by the lampost by George Formby which in its day was purely innocent but today could be seen by some as stalking - after all why is is standing by a lamp post everyday to see if a certain lady walks by - is that an ok thing to do ?- open for debate - what do you think?

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I have some news for the theatre of cruelty Johnny Depp is moving to the UK - I think there will be quite a few female admirers hanging around the quantocks hoping to catch a glimpse or more!

Like mr alfredo's comment I couldn't help but notice your sex with a lecturer blog as i'm sure most of the staff will too ! - think you will be inundated with offers and don't be surprised if you get an A16 ! - you must see a film called me without you - think you'll like it !

Telling Lies with integrity

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WOW ! - think I overdid it a bit on transport - that took ages ! - did you read it? . Anyway over to telling lies ... firstly I love this pic - think its quite amusing and has a point there are times when telling lies are the best thing to do. I made a BIG mistake with an ex-girlfriend - well she wasn't 'ex' at the time but you may sympathise with her once you read this . We were in the swimming pool at the gym . There was another girl nearby who I knew, unfortunately she was physically very attractive and of course I didn't look at her at all and gave all my attention to my girlfriend or so it seemed to me , but women are very clever and can be cunning and can read your mind - she asked me the question ' do I look good in this bikini ' - now the obvious answer whether you think it or not is to say 'yes darling you look fantastic' unfortunately I left my brain at home and said something like 'its ok but i prefer the one on her over there' - yes I know I'm a complete idiot - honesty there was NOT the best policy ! and you can be sure that when it came to the break up - that was thrown back in my face ! - so lie - tell people what they want to hear and make them happy even if it goes against your morals of being honest !

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Liar Liar Pants on fire ! - I like the pic . Interesting link to a children's website - there are tims when children need to know its ok to lie. My children are very honest or at least I think they are - I will give them this link as I think its good some good info on there.

Alcohol

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What would it be like in a world without alcohol? Governments have tried to either stop or restrict the sale and consumption of alcohol. Would we miss it if it went ? How do people survive in countries that apply a dry law today ? Why was coca-cola so popular as a substitute during the US prohbition? Ever wondered why its called coca .....! ?
Whatever the answer to these questions are ( you can find them on the hyperlinks ) we cannot escape the fact that alcohol has a short term gain, long term pain affect on the body. Some studies have shown the benefiits of the odd glass of red wine but unfortunately in the UK the binge culture ( now I am sounding like my age ! - we've all done it ! ) means that some people will unfortunately do untold damage to themselves and may find themselves reliant on drink for the rest of their lives unless they are able to kick their habit.

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I looked at Gisele's blog comments on Alcohol - an interesting term used for a drunk 'When somebody is drunk, he is not himself. ' I think women are starting to catch up with us men now on drunken front! - some good links there with some scary statistics.

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I love the pic on the Evil entry for drinking . Interesting comment about most road deaths being caused by drink driving , interested to know it made me look up the info and now I know the UK has the lowest road death rate in the EU wow won't I be the life & soul at parties now I know all these interesting govt. stats! - seeing Father Jack brought a smile to my face I love that program. I loooked at your drinking games too - with Eurovision on the Sat 12th May we can all play this game !