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Niigaanis 3/8/2013 2:18:32 AM Report

shakespeare 3/7/2013 4:59:41 PM Report

The number and percentage of aboriginal people who comprise the prison population is up from 14% to 23% in less than 10 years. That is an astounding fact.

I have to wonder if there is a correlation to this number and the fact that harper and his gang have been in power roughly the same time...things that make you go hmmm I wonder... and "Only in Canada you say?"
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 3:34:02 AM Report

Wisenheimer 3/7/2013 12:07:02 PM Report

I see a blockade and a serious diet looming

"Wisen homo" what an ass you are.

Are you going to the summit? I truly hope so...perhaps we'll "see" you there
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 4:07:34 AM Report

and before anyone cries foul...there is no threat implied to Wisen, just a legitimate question as I've lurked these gatherings once before at the Canadian just to get an idea or guest who's who...

Besides if I wanted to be there it would take me a 22 hour flight to be there, so no worries mates, have fun at your gathering.

Though it does tick me off that people like wisen continually target our women, children and elders...must be a pretty tuff fella and won't want to mess with him...
Wisenheimer 3/8/2013 6:55:37 AM Report

Sounds like a profane laced threat to me.
You lurk do you?
bounder 3/8/2013 6:56:21 AM Report

Harper up there playing the guitar,meanwhile tax free day arrrives June 6,two days later than 2010 when it arrived June 4th.Now tell me he's doing a good job.Plus all the little crooks paying back money claimed in error,ya right.
Retreaded 3/8/2013 6:58:28 AM Report

Which leader of the major parties would do a BETTER job than Harper??It is scarry when you see whats out there. Will Justin Trudeau be the saviour we so badly need? Many think so !!!
Grump 3/8/2013 6:58:29 AM Report

Good morning everyone. Niigaanis I don't agree with all the First Nation issues but you have nailed it this morning. There is a pretty nice gang at the summits but we don't get many of Harper's mouthpieces. Voice I was trying to be nice yesterday but that's over. Your last post yesterday proves beyond a doubt that Ace and you are twins. When you read something think about it instead of rushing to post your dumb garbage. Fly's post had nothing to do with drones or another right wing moron. It had to do with the Democratic system working as it should. I futher suppose that you will stand up to stop Harper putting drones in the air over Canada? Have a great day everyone.
Wisenheimer 3/8/2013 7:04:23 AM Report

Also Nigaanis, from your comment you may have offended the gay community. You sound like a homophobic, lurking, profane, threatening poster. Have a nice day.
Spellchecker 3/8/2013 7:06:02 AM Report

http://www.businessinsider.com/walmarts-leaked-emails-could-set-off-a-domino-effect-2013-2
flyhawk25 3/8/2013 7:14:03 AM Report

Good morning.
I'm so excited about the Summit that I could not sleep.
And Grump - you beat me to the punch as it were.
When I read voice's last posting of the day I almost choked on my decaf Ovaltine last night.
He probably missed the White House's brief written response to Mr. Paul - "no".
That post from voice might be further reason to have a means test before someone can vote.
I hope his momma drops him off tomorrow and we can perform a butter knife lobotomy on him.
Then again it might be difficult to find a frontal lobe.
Wisenheimer 3/8/2013 7:15:12 AM Report

Grump, your posse includes some pretty sketchy participants. If you like what Nigaanis posted and think Eversons is "right on" I'm thinking you're in big trouble. Perhaps Justin will arrive in time to sort things out for you. Har, har.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 7:35:43 AM Report

I think the only way I may offend the GLTB crowd would be having your name associated with them herr wisen
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 7:41:23 AM Report

and unlike one of your swamp posse I'm a professional that chooses not to post comments on here while at work...very unprofessional to be doing that, so yes I may lurk the blog during my breaks but will wait till I'm finished with business before responding to your so brave comments to our women
skipper dave 3/8/2013 7:42:38 AM Report

Good morning sweet Soo! One more sleep. Good day to visit the boat. I'll pick up the sister in law for company and we will be off. Why do I get this feeling that I should apologize for Wisen?
skipper dave 3/8/2013 7:44:42 AM Report

Niigannis he targets my beautiful step kids as well, sometimes my tongue bleeds.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 7:45:23 AM Report

hmmm as for profane laced dang didn;t realize "ass" was considered as profanity these daysbut perhaps coming from a fine upstanding cat-o-lick it could be construed that way....lmao

and we all know how morally upstanding they are
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 7:56:52 AM Report

What a bunch of left wing morons blaming the government for putting law breakers in jail.You do the crime you do the time.

Inmates have programs to take and many feel they did nothing wrong so don't take the programs.

Inmates have it better than seniors in this country.

There are prisons with a 9 hole golf course and riding stables referred to as Club FED.Satellite TV ,cable TV, Computers ,PS3,x boxes etc.

shakespeare 3/8/2013 8:04:17 AM Report

I think you're going dig up some of your gold and inject it into the system, Spelly!

BTW grade 4 granddaughter called last night to say she ended up 2nd in the whole of SW Ontario in the spelling bee.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 8:05:51 AM Report

Ace

you mean like the one your chum Conrad Black was assigned to
shakespeare 3/8/2013 8:06:30 AM Report

"going to have to"
Spellchecker 3/8/2013 8:08:36 AM Report

Shakey, congratulations to your granddaughter, and to you for passing on those Shakespearean genes.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 8:08:50 AM Report

Ace-in-the-hole would be your name inside I think and but don;t forget your soap on a rope.....lmao
nanag 3/8/2013 8:21:54 AM Report

Good Morning All

Such discord so early in the morning does not bode well for the day

Try to enjoy the day kids its Friday and me thinks the sun is going to pay us a welcome visit
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 8:25:05 AM Report

yikes I'm feeling a little like spelly this evening/morning (no disrespect meant) though it's getting close to 11:00 pm here, so may have to sign off soon for 6 hours to get a little shut eye but on the upside tomorrow is Saturday for me and I'll get to play all morning on here at least until you all call it a day..
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 8:34:41 AM Report

besides all that I'm only responsible for what I say not for what you understand
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 8:38:12 AM Report

skipper - the only way we can combat these brave souls who target our most vulnerable is to call them on it... to not is to allow them to think they are the superior ones...

theprotector 3/8/2013 8:44:02 AM Report

Niigaanis
Just as I defend the racism against natives and other minorities on this site, I am going to call you on your racist joke. Telling a joke like is wrong and you should be ashamed of yourself. Racism is racism and you sir are a racist. You cannot justify your actions and comments that are anti-white because of the past. You are perpetuating a state of mind for which you claim to be against. Phoeny!
Spellchecker 3/8/2013 8:45:58 AM Report

Flyhawk, you nearly knocked me out of my socks when you came to the defence of Rand Paul. They should have listened to his father 30 years ago and might have avoided the mess they're in.
BIG BROTHER 3/8/2013 8:47:16 AM Report

The price of the old hospitals has dropped from 4.9 million to 1.9 million!!

Can someone say 'scam'!!
shakespeare 3/8/2013 8:48:27 AM Report

Niigaanis: where do you live ... China?
Retreaded 3/8/2013 8:48:58 AM Report

It will likely cost another 5 mil just to clean up the contaminated soil at the oldhospital site.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 8:50:29 AM Report

oh i'm all all quiver the protector has spoken....get a life

if you can;t laugh at yourself than who can you laugh at?..

the joke was to point out that the travesty about justice is that it is one sided... now can you guess what side it usually falls on?
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 8:51:26 AM Report

try about 2000 miles below China
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 8:53:11 AM Report

ooops that number might be a little high maybe 1000 miles..i think it takes about 5 - 6 hours to fly there from here
Voiceofreason 3/8/2013 8:58:08 AM Report

It's funny that you have to make fun of Rand Paul while doing it though fly, I really can't handle that. The man stood up for what was right.

And Rand Paul is probably less likely to wear diapers than his father Ron. The joke kind of sucked.

And I still never got an answer to my question.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:02:12 AM Report

another suggestion for ya protector...taste your words before you spit them out of your mouth
theprotector 3/8/2013 9:04:15 AM Report

loser racist
right wing 3/8/2013 9:06:14 AM Report

Niigaanis

I am waiting to see if your racist joke is pulled as I know it most certainly would be if that golf ball had been brown or black.

tick, tock, tick, tock.....
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:08:18 AM Report

bahhhaahaha loser racist....bahhaaahaha

do you really think that I care what someone on here thinks of me... I know who I am and those whose opinions matter the most to me do not frequent nor post on this blog...so have at it my son
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:09:52 AM Report

oh my, the head of the swamp people has shown up...was wondering how long it would take his royal highness to show his face this morning....
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:10:55 AM Report

tick tock tick tick how long will it take him to hit the report button
right wing 3/8/2013 9:11:53 AM Report

Well I know that you are unsure of where you are....22 hours away, uh no, 2000 miles...wait a minute, make that 1000.
...and yet you lurked at the Canadian?
A couple of blocks away....

Now that is worth a Bahahahahahaha.....
everson 3/8/2013 9:12:03 AM Report

Wisen do you ever have anything uplifting to contribute to this site? Or are you in an ever negative state of mind? Wisen I am everson not EVERSONS.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:12:48 AM Report

come on peeps trying to get to the magical 69 before calling it a night
right wing 3/8/2013 9:13:03 AM Report

Niigaanis

I have never and never will report anybody.
That is for cry babies IMO.
The monitors are out there, I let them decide.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:14:43 AM Report

no worries your highnass, i know exactly where, sorry I'm not as geographically as astute as you seem to think you are
right wing 3/8/2013 9:17:11 AM Report

eversons, honey, baby....
When you come on here with another moniker, get busted, and try to deny it is you....you become plural.

Like "theprotectors", there is like six of him.
He is a superhero team all wrapped up in one.
Protector of all that is racist.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:17:12 AM Report

but if they don't side on your belief than they are perpetuating the crime - at least in your eyes, which seems to have a "blue" film over them
SandyB 3/8/2013 9:19:23 AM Report

Shakey... well done to your Gdaughter..

All.. time and place for summit tomorrow?

I may be able to slip in.. who knows? :)
right wing 3/8/2013 9:20:24 AM Report

Niiganaas

"geographically as astute"

Try looking out your window or have a peek at some recent mail you received, they can all be good clues as to where you are.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:20:59 AM Report

sorry your highnass I should of stated that I lurked the first summit...didn't mean to confuse you.....lmao
Spellchecker 3/8/2013 9:22:05 AM Report

Speaking of Rand Paul's father, he is just about to speak as the keynote speaker at the Manning Conference on Sun News. Go Ron go.
flyhawk25 3/8/2013 9:23:58 AM Report

voice...the question is so silly it hardly deserves an answer.In fact it has been simply answered by the White House.
As for Paul and Depends - it had no inference to age or incontinence. The man stood and talked for what - 14 hours without a break?
Even a rudimentary understanding of physiology would make it simple to understand that he probably wore an adult diaper. Even astronauts and race car drivers have used them.
The bigger issue was addressed by Grump earlier - you completely missed the point.
Short of sitting you in a kiddy chair tomorrow at the Summit and explaining how a filibuster works I don't have the time to fill in the holes in your knowledge.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:24:07 AM Report

Try looking out your window or have a peek at some recent mail you received, they can all be good clues as to where you are.

sorry again your highnass, just in country a week and still trying to get my bearings but that's ok at least I'm not in the knuckle dragging capital of Canada and haven't received your welcoming letter yet ...lmao
right wing 3/8/2013 9:31:25 AM Report

The first summit?
So you were on St. Joseph Island.


Anyways....on another note.

Hey shakespeare.
I will be at Searchmont today.
Shall I look for the big tall banana?

Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:36:10 AM Report

as a matter of fact i was at the tiltin hilton that day..

this may help you since you are an expert at googling and wikipedia try typing in 51 Knuckey Street NT I'll be standing out on my balcony waving to ya
Spellchecker 3/8/2013 9:42:22 AM Report

Voiceofreason, who's making fun of Rand Paul? Can you read? I am a great fan of both of the Pauls. Please learn the correct spelling of the word 'through'.
Spellchecker 3/8/2013 9:44:37 AM Report

I am listening to the senior Paul as we type. It's that multitasking that you claim to be so proficient at.
everson 3/8/2013 9:46:53 AM Report

honey baby I am only everson and no one else but then again who would not want to be me. By the way who is impersonating me? Names please. Let me decide. I rarely go on here so proof is justified would you not say? Again "NO" there is only one of me and so carry on with your assumptons. Same old rant right wing. You don't know me so stop judging.
right wing 3/8/2013 9:48:46 AM Report

Niigaanis

It was not at the Tilt'n Hlton...nice try though.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:56:17 AM Report

com'on only need 7 more to call it a night...

oh rw did you find the address on google?
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 9:57:32 AM Report

you gotta know I pulled that out of a hat....lmao oh type in unit 7 as well
right wing 3/8/2013 9:58:54 AM Report

...actually yes and I can see you.
How come there is a fence around "your place" and you're wearing a white jacket with leather straps???
Is that everson beside you....
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 10:00:23 AM Report

oh well it's 12:30 am so going call it night...see you in 6 hours..play nice in the sand box girls
Brianne 3/8/2013 10:01:39 AM Report

Is this the high school room today ?
Spellchecker 3/8/2013 10:02:41 AM Report

Looks like there are not only lurkers in the blue room. They are also prevalent at the summits. There are now at least two people who have claimed lurker status at the summits and another who was brave enough to join in after observing for a while.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 10:03:13 AM Report

if you knew anything other than that back water hole in the wall you would know most places here have fences and are gated...gotta keep the dingos out ya know...g'day mates
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 10:03:52 AM Report

yeehaw 69 and good night
Bill_the_Cat 3/8/2013 10:15:50 AM Report

Dingoes were never a problem. The bloody toads however....

Creepy.
everson 3/8/2013 10:37:55 AM Report

I have a legitimate question? Although I buy prescription glasses at the local optometrist, I can get them 30% online. How can I know if they are legitimate? I don't make what a plumber makes so I have to be a budget minded consumer.
Wicket 3/8/2013 10:41:35 AM Report

Brianne, has been like this all week, the end of winter and cabin fever I guess. Posted something the other day that I would assume most skimmed over or decided it didn't apply to them, ' cause nothing has changed. Another reason to pass on the summit this week, I don't think I could keep my thoughts to myself.

Shakespeare (cannot use the endearing term 'shakey' any longer as there is another (im)poster using our pet name), isn't it wonderful when our grandchildren can make us so proud, as if we had a big role in their achievements - lol. Seriously, happy for you and congratulations to her.
Pilgrim 3/8/2013 11:16:45 AM Report

@ Everson (singular LOL)

For what it's worth...have had friends who have purchased their eyeglasses on line and they swear by it..

One chap actually got two for the price of one and at a discount....

The only recommendation was buy Canadian from Canadian supplier.

mallet 3/8/2013 11:22:57 AM Report

ShaKESPEARE...

Now for something totally different...
Sunday game of soccer to watch... F A Cup match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford... should be a very good game, unless they import a Turkish referee!!!
Wisenheimer 3/8/2013 11:38:05 AM Report

Niigaanis .. It's almost up to your eyelids. Better pack it in.
Wisenheimer 3/8/2013 11:55:31 AM Report

Eversons ... uplifting ..lemesee, Buy Magna, Su, YRI, WFC, CLR, for capital appreciation. TD, RBC, NA, CPG, for juicy dividends. It goes on and on. Get in, stop feeling so hard done by.
Brianne 3/8/2013 12:56:17 PM Report

Everson, there are many eyeglass sites where you can actually upload a pic of yourself and "try on the glasses" They are legitimate and great deals, the only problem is , is that you need to get the pupilary distance from your eye doctor, as some prescriptions, like progressives etc, need to have that measurement so that the focus is in the right spot.

My son ordered two pair from clearly contacts and they were perfectly fine. He has astigmatism as well.

So check out Clearly Contacts and Firmoo as they both sell frames and lenses ( sometimes frames are free or really inexpensive).

Good luck and happy glasses shopping ( both thos sites will let you upload your pic to " try them on"
skipper dave 3/8/2013 1:08:32 PM Report

Just back from Hilton - Ran into the mayor Mr. Spellchecker and we talked dog stuff and boat stuff. I like him.
Congrats to all the ladies out there, international women's day! Without your courage we wouldn't exist. I've said to my beautiful spouse that if us males had been designed to produce the babies I would have had the first and mankind would come to a screeching halt. How you ladies endure that much pain is beyond me. Us males are weenies compared to you folk. My wife says try to imagine passing a bowling ball down the length of your pee pee and the crowd shouting push. I have requested sedation for a catheter much less than say 5 pin bowling ball. Our race would be extinct after one birth. Thanks ladies.
Brianne 3/8/2013 1:09:20 PM Report

Start saving your money ( paper and plastic kind) This is what's in the near future......... bad, very very bad.

Start speaking up NOW !

http://mintchipchallenge.com/
Bad Dawg 3/8/2013 1:42:40 PM Report

I am the last one to talk politics.... In honour of International Women's Day, lets remember the programs Harpers Government cut or ended:
Status of Women Canda
Coalition for Pay Equity
Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses
Institute of the Advacment of Women
Center for Equality of Rights for Accomadation
Child Care Advocacy Program
International Planned Parenthood

AceOfBass 3/8/2013 2:18:27 PM Report

All programs that deserved to be cut.
Brianne 3/8/2013 2:23:02 PM Report

Are you kidding me ace............do you want all women of sault ste. marie to be knocking on your door ?

grrrrrrrrrrr, done got me mad now
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 2:56:44 PM Report

It does not sound like this status of women has been canceled.

March 8, 2013
Harper Government Announces Support for Women's Safety in the London Area

March 8, 2013
Harper Government Highlights Action to End Violence Committed in the Name of so-called "Honour"

March 7, 2013
Harper Government Joins International Women's Day Celebrations at Ottawa’s Chinese Community Services Centre

March 7, 2013
Harper Government Highlights Action to End Violence Against Women by Engaging Men and Boys

March 5, 2013
Harper Government Taking Action to Address Violence Against Women and Girls

February 28, 2013
Harper Government Salutes Women's Executive Network Leadership

February 28, 2013
Harper Government Taking Action to End Violence against Women

February 21, 2013
Government of Canada Supports Leadership Project for Young Women in Cornwall

February 8, 2013
Government of Canada Supports Women's Economic Security in Winnipeg

February 8, 2013
Government of Canada Supports Leadership Project for Aboriginal Girls and Young Women in Midland, Ontario

February 6, 2013
Minister Ambrose Salutes Women's Executive Network for Decade of Leadership

January 23, 2013
Government of Canada Supports Economic Security Project for Young Women in Kamloops

January 22, 2013
Government of Canada Supports Leadership Project for Aboriginal Girls and Young Women in Winnipeg
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flyhawk25 3/8/2013 2:59:02 PM Report

Brianne...consider the source of the comment and his past history.
Ignore him.
He is not worth your time.
Celebrate International W#omen's Day by ignoring ignorant men.
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 3:09:10 PM Report

The national childcare program deserved to be cancelled.It is not the government's business to operating daycare's.
People need to pay for their own daycare not the taxpayers.Use the family allowance to pay for that instead of smokes and booze, drugs and the casino.
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 3:10:55 PM Report

Most of these programs sounds like they are part of some socialist agenda.
right wing 3/8/2013 3:19:19 PM Report

...sounds like?

right wing 3/8/2013 3:34:35 PM Report

Bad news for the Harper haters.

Canada reported that the economy created 50,700 jobs. That was far higher than the approximately 8,000 jobs that economists had expected.
Canada's unemployment rate is steady at 7%.
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 4:09:43 PM Report

Right Wing I stand to be corrected they are part of the left wing socialist agenda.
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 4:13:46 PM Report

I wonder how International Women's Day is going in the Islamic countries?
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 4:20:28 PM Report

Wait I forgot.Women in those countries have no rights and no say and if they say anything they are beaten( you cannot leave any marks) or stoned to death.

Thank goodness for countries like Canada where women have rights.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 4:26:54 PM Report

booo I'm back, now to gt some coffee into me....but first one question

how many of those jobs are full time meaningful jobs rw?
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 4:35:32 PM Report

Just read the news that a good friend was honoured back home on International Women's Day - congratulations Carolyn, way to go
Brianne 3/8/2013 4:36:32 PM Report

In the meantime, some good news

Check this out , let me know what you think

www.etsy.com/shop/BriannesBoutique
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 4:41:22 PM Report

very cool Brianne

I had forgot you had started your own business on line..good on ya!
shakespeare 3/8/2013 4:45:52 PM Report

I was just reading about the gorillas escaping their enclosure at the Calgary zoo. We were there ten days ago and my wife commented, "Surely they could get out of there if they put their minds to it"

It was spandex city at Searchmont today, r.w. with all the teenage Ontario racers. These were under 15s but boy do they grow them big these days. Some were over six feet with burgeoning facial hair (and that was just the girls)
Beautiful sunny day out there. Will not be there tomorrow,as I have a party to prepare for, so I'll miss seeing you.
Brianne 3/8/2013 4:50:20 PM Report

Thanks Niigaanis, lots of work....... wish I had more time to design, but work gets in the way of that fun stuff :)
anabanana 3/8/2013 4:55:32 PM Report

Hi everybody,

I am a little off topic too say the least.
I am hoping someone will have some helpful information, regarding; my recent diagnosis of Sugar Diabetes. I went for blood work several weeks ago.
Last week I received what seems to be a standard package from 'Algoma Diabetes Education and care program.'
I responded and was advised I had Diabetes, an appointment was arranged for me attend next week.
I was instructed to complete the paperwork in the package, and bring it with me to the appointment, I was requested to attend.
I was upset to say the least. I phoned again, and spoke with whom I thought was a Nurse. I asked several questions, and she went on to say that my Doctor had requested me attend the program as a result of blood work he had requested.
After asking several more questions, I thought we had been disconnected. I asked several times "are you still there" and she finally responded. She announced she was not one of the nurses, she and was not able answer any questions. I was wondering if anyone, has any tried and true tips for handling a diabetic diet and lifestyle.

I thought I would get a head start, by cleaning out my cupboards and visiting the Soup Kitchen with a box of unopened,
unperishables I can't use.
I visited Rome's to look through the diabetic groceries. One of their associate informed me they don't stock many diabetic groceries". All I found were cookies and candy, and I don't eat either. Should I be looking for a diabetic cook book?
Thanking you in advance, for your anticipation suggestions, tips, or help help.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 4:56:43 PM Report

thanks for the morning chuckle "shakey"
Brianne 3/8/2013 5:02:54 PM Report

Anabanana........ www.phoenixtears.ca

it's an "antidiabetic"
mallet 3/8/2013 5:07:42 PM Report

ANA...

Depends what regimine they have suggested for you... if it's just a question of weight loss and exercise thats not hard to do or so they tell you, if you are on tablets and diet that requires a little more testing and life changes, if they put you on insulin thats a different procedure altogether... what they do not explain to you what the high blood sugar does and the low blood sugar does. I cannot speak for everyone but high sugar makes me cranky and little patience with people and things, low sugar and I feel rotten no energy bad vision and a stinking headache. different for all people. The main thing is to test often and see how different things affect you. The phamacies will give you the meter but not the strips, those you have to pay for or if you have insurance get your Dr to give you a prescrition. I can not give you medical advice, but do not let this desease control you.. YOU control it!!!
Brianne 3/8/2013 5:08:08 PM Report

Bitter Melon is also looked at by the diabetes association as quite a good thing for people with diabetes, depending on what kind you have. It has shown in studies that people taking Bitter Melon supplements no longer have to take insulin or medication

You've got lots of research to do girl :)
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 5:13:56 PM Report

anabanana - check with the local First Nation's health centres, they have wealth of info on diabetes as well your Dr. should be setting up an appointment with a dietitian that will help you re-adjust your diet
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 5:15:55 PM Report

sound advice mallet...don;t let the diabetes control you...YOU control it
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 5:18:31 PM Report

yikes, 7:50 am here and the temp is already 29c with humidity at 89%...going to be a hot one today at least the sun is shining though
Pink Peony 3/8/2013 5:25:58 PM Report

Anabanana, you don't have to start throwing or giving things away. It's more about reducing your carb intake, striking a balance, understanding what's in the foods you eat and being more active, even just walking more. Do a search for type 2 diabetes. There is a lot of information out there. Smoking pot won't cure it!! You body has become insulin resistant...it does still make insulin but has become more resistant to it...thus your higher than normal blood glucose levels which lead to the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

You can avoid insulin or meds if you make some changes.

Here's a link to understanding diabetes, an online book. They (U.S.) use a different system for blood glucose...so all you have to do is divide by 18 to get the levels that the rest of the world uses.

http://tinyurl.com/3ug2qk9

I have a book that CDA use to put out for free that was extremely helpful when my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent) in 2000.

There is another great site called childrenwithdiabetes. There are forums there, people with type 2 diabetes, information about type 2 diabetes, etc.
nanag 3/8/2013 5:28:55 PM Report

Anabanana

If you are being referred to Diabetes education center it is for a couple of reasons..
either you are diabetic and need counseling on proper diet/exercise and/or teaching about insulin.

OR
you are still able to get a grip on the sugar issue by education on food choices and the benefits of exercise... before your numbers increase to the point of needing insulin and /or pills

When you go in there you typically have a short education class on what is happening and why and how to address it.

if your numbers have been consistently high then you may get the insulin lesson

if you have been inching up to 6 or so they may just want to educate you to get a better understanding of what foods are better than others.

Don't stress.. that never helps.. try to sign up for label reading class too .. carbs, fiber, sugar important stuff

Pink Peony 3/8/2013 5:32:43 PM Report

What is Type 2 Diabetes?
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/type2/t2_whatistype2.htm
mallet 3/8/2013 5:45:38 PM Report

P P.And ANAB...

Hang on there a minute. I do not think that the body becomes Insulin Resistant, it is that the body no longer produces enough Insulin for the sugar intake. Now that is not the raw sugar that you put in tea or coffee but the sugar that is produced by eating food. That is why diet is so important, or so they tell you. The information I was given is that the pills (diabeta etc) just squeezes the gland that produces insulin to get that much more out, until such time as that no longer works and you have to take insulin. There are lots of studies out there some are reasonable others are just snake oil sales types, personally I go with what my Doctor gives me. I have been on Insulin now for 10plus years, I did the diet thing and ended up unable to work, I did the pill thing and ended up with ulcers, now I do the intravenous drug thing and am fine, Different strokes for different folks but the professionals that you see locally are the best souces of information.. DO NOT believe everything you read on the internet!!!
Pink Peony 3/8/2013 5:53:24 PM Report

Mallet, the body becomes insulin resistant. That's why people get diagnosed with type 2...their body makes the insulin but the body becomes resistant to it. Fat is an insulin inhibitor. I'm not going to argue with you. I completely understand this disease and have done more research than you can even begin to imagine! I held my son's life in my hands until he learned to manage his type 1 diabetes on his own.
Voiceofreason 3/8/2013 6:32:12 PM Report

Spelly, it was meant to be "though." I haven't the slightest clue where you are getting "through" from...

Fly... that's the problem! It lacked clarification! Leaving loose ends like not specifying that American citizens are protected from drone attacks is careless. Not asking this would be reckless and dangerous.

Saying "Oh, its so obvious that drone attacks will never be used against innocent Americans that I won't even bother asking!" is like saying "Hitler only wanted to register guns so the people didn't have to worry about someone stealing their firearms and getting away with it."

I'm sure you also would have been one to believe that you were a Jewish person on a train to go camping.
shakespeare 3/8/2013 6:45:04 PM Report

I guess I'm a bad reader, too. It was today that rw was at Searchmont. I must have seen you amid all the spandex. People are so trussed up there that it's easy to miss a chum! Now I did see a guy skiing with a couple of plungers rather than ski poles ...
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 7:00:44 PM Report

The taxpayers of Sault Ste Marie are about or could lose a $114,000,000 in capital assets,that is what all of us taxpayers own in the PUC. The PUC brings in $2,000,000 in annual revenue to the city's coffers.

If Hydro One takes over our PUC we will get higher costs of electric and water rates.

We will have a job loss of 58 people.

Loss of control over our utility.

Potential loss of dividend to the shareholder(city of SSM)

Loss of value of electrical assets owned by the city of SSM

Loss of achievements to control costs.

We need to keep our utility out of the hands of the Carpetbaggers at Queens Park. Sent a message to Flash Bulb Dave to keep their Liberal paws off our Utility.
lowla 3/8/2013 7:12:35 PM Report

anabanana, start with limiting your carbs...serving size is everything, and never eat a carb alone. Eat a balanced meal with a carb, protein and a healthy fat and all the non-starchy vegetables you like. If you have a glucometer test, test and test, to see how certain foods and amounts affect you. Good luck!
Brianne 3/8/2013 7:23:19 PM Report

#1 Ace, I'm sure Hydro One would hire all the workers here.

#2 Prove that our hydro and power would be at a higher price, where are your facts on that.

Everyone in the soo has lost faith in our PUC, our chlorine filled water that no one can drink, and makes you itch like a bitch when you have a shower, ruins your hair etc etc.

Again, you want to make a statement like that, show us where our prices would go up...... prove, prove , prove
right wing 3/8/2013 7:38:57 PM Report

shakespeare

Plungers for poles....good one.
I saw the racers and it was a beautiful day out there.
Unfortunately I was not there for fun it was work related.
Water system needed some attention.

flyhawk25 3/8/2013 7:43:05 PM Report

Brianne...don't waste your time.
The ol' Ace is a one-trick-pony. Witness his tasteless Jewish analogy.
That twig was bent a long time ago and now that the internet has replaced the editorial letter space in the local paper he is newly empowered.
Brianne 3/8/2013 8:03:40 PM Report

I know fly, I just want him to "prove" the increase in prices that will happen......... it's going to happen anyway with our own PUC..... I'm going to have to start knitting by candlelight , and do laudry with the old washboard soon. No one better complain about the bonfires in my back yard, cause I'll be cooking on it :)
right wing 3/8/2013 8:14:47 PM Report

"...... prove, prove , prove"

I assume you mean the same way that all the Harper haters and lefties prove their daily bullshit filled statements.
Funny how that "prove" stuff works for one side only.
nanag 3/8/2013 8:34:12 PM Report

all I can say to the water issue is that I am a Bi**ch but I am not itchy from showering in our "new" water. and mine tastes pretty good .. by mine I do mean the water... just to clarify bahahah
Brianne 3/8/2013 8:51:51 PM Report

So that means you're a non itchy bitchy ? lmao

I itch and get red rashes everytime i go in the shower, and no, it's not the soap. Soon as the water gets on my skin it starts to itch and gets red, it's horrible.

So from the bitch with an itch to the bitch with no itch....... umm, huh, where was a I going with that..... dunno lol

Today happens to be the day that i want to scratch Ace's itch, or more like scratch his eyes out, grrrrrrrrr
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 9:02:04 PM Report

Brianne my water is just fine.We have the second lowest hydro rates in the Province.

Go to the PUC website and read what is there.
I don't believe anything the lying Liberals have to say.The first thing the new Premier says was an out right lie about the gas plants.1 billion dollar loss and she was partially responsible.

AceOfBass 3/8/2013 9:05:53 PM Report

Flyhawk,what have you against Jews? We are hard working law abiding people.
shakespeare 3/8/2013 9:07:14 PM Report

rw: " [Searchmont]Water system needed some attention."

No kidding! I love the place, but a lot of things need attention out there.
AceOfBass 3/8/2013 9:09:44 PM Report

Brianne have the PUC come out and check your water,to find out what is causing your itch problem.
Brianne 3/8/2013 9:19:32 PM Report

Ace, it's called, i've developed an allergy to chlorine , and now take benadryl about 20 minutes before I shower.
anabanana 3/8/2013 9:29:55 PM Report

TO: lowla, Brianne, Pink Peony, Mallet, nanag, Niigannis.

FROM: Anabanana

Thank you, for all the information on Diabetes. I appreciate your taking the time, to respond to my request. I won't make any drastic changes at this time;
although will be more aware, of what I put in my mouth.
I do know for a fact, I have not taken care of my body as it relates to my diet. I don't drink or smoke, but I am a lazy cook.
I will certainly change that habit PDQ. I am a little anxious to see the the staff at the Diabetic Clinic. I am of the belief that it isn't urgent, or I would have been seen at the Clinic before now.
I watched my neighbor go for Dialisis several times a week. Sometimes he would be in the Hospital for a day or so. A knock came to the door yesterday afternoon, it was his son, I knew what he was going to say, before he opened his mouth. His Dad had passed over.
I was close to tears, I was trying to hold it together until I closed my door. It is so sad, to have to bury a parent. I noticed, the family took very good care of him. He was far to young mid 60's I think.
I will miss his smile, and easy going ways.

A reminder for me, to take better care of my self
flyhawk25 3/8/2013 9:31:17 PM Report

Good heavens.
The swamp people have their leader back.
I cannot wait for them to either show up or lurk at tomorrow's Summit.
Any bets on what it will be?
Brianne 3/8/2013 9:35:17 PM Report

AnaB........ any change for the better in your diet is a good thing. No more processed foods, will make a world of difference and possibly no meds.
Wisenheimer 3/8/2013 9:53:06 PM Report

Naagaanis you sound all better now after getting your racist comment pulled.
Live and learn Pilgrim.
shakespeare 3/8/2013 9:54:10 PM Report

Ana: join the local Conservative Association. The sourness and bitterness will take away the sweetness in your life and the blood sugars will naturally lower. Acey used to have extreme sugar levels when he was fronting the Women's Rights and Gay Rights movements in the Sault. He was a sweet guy, but too sweet. So, he got a dog, became a vitriolic conservative and his levels have decreased. IA
Brianne 3/8/2013 10:40:30 PM Report

Ah but shakey, all the women he insulted on National Women's Day....... whatever that is anyway....... would probably not help spend hours and gas money, etc., searching for his lost dog again.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 10:42:42 PM Report

herr wisen i was wondering how long it was going to take you to report it to the ever vigilant moderators.....waaa waa I don't like the joke niigaanis made about white golf balls.,..I imagine you had to take out of your yap first though
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 10:44:26 PM Report

must be feeling brave now that the fearless leader his royal highnass of the swamp people came back...baaawaaahaaa
nanag 3/8/2013 11:04:34 PM Report

Holy crap there is one individual on here that really needs to grow up.
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 11:13:43 PM Report

i would say nagag unfortunately a lot of the swamp people are beyond any hope....baawaahaa
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 11:16:27 PM Report

ooops nanag havent responded to any of your comments before so made a mistake with your handle on here,,sorry about that
nanag 3/8/2013 11:19:52 PM Report

Huh.. you can't really be as dense as all that
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 11:23:30 PM Report

no I'm as dense as you would appear
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 11:26:00 PM Report

baawaahaha, nanag
nanag 3/8/2013 11:27:04 PM Report

you have just clarified my earlier post
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 11:29:44 PM Report

the only saving grace is that I choose not to post on here day in and day out like most and as I said earlier, I'm only responsible for what I say not what you understand and that, apparently, is not much
Niigaanis 3/8/2013 11:32:06 PM Report

quick nanag look over your shoulder your fearless leader is no where to be found..so I guess that would be pretty much a wrap for you and the posse.

It's only 2 in the afternoon for me so the fun is just beginning
nanag 3/8/2013 11:44:01 PM Report

I'm not part of the "posse" and I have no "fearless leader" on here or anywhere else...so you are wrong again
Pilgrim 3/9/2013 1:06:22 AM Report

Wisenheimer 3/8/2013 9:53:06 PM

"Naagaanis you sound all better now after getting your racist comment pulled.
Live and learn Pilgrim."

To set the record straight I "The Pilgrim" is NOT Naagaanis

Niigaanis 3/9/2013 4:52:38 AM Report

sorry girls but there is no one on here that goes by naaganis...Niigaanis endoow, Chii-chuck dodem, aagawaanong gii doon jibaa megwa Bakting doon jii.
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