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The headline is probably irresponsible. The quotes, though are bewildering. I mean, yes, there is something to be said about unduly accusing and frightening a pregnant woman about her alcohol use, from a patient relationship standpoint, but I don't see how that leads to a suggestion that binge drinking is possible safe during pregnancy.
Also, note that, although it doesn't necessarily read this way, minimal risk is not the same as minimal evidence of risk.
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November 17, 2007 -- 1:57 PM
posted by alison
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY!
as for Ween, Andy, Matt, Will, Paras and I will all be there. I know Matty, Andy and Will are doing something before, I have no idea about Paras. I'm going to try and meet the guys at, uh, Ed's at ~9 in the billiards area.
November 17, 2007 -- 8:49 AM
posted by Pete
Who's going to Ween tonight?
But more importantly, Happy Birthday Andy!
November 17, 2007 -- 1:02 AM
posted by Par
I mentioned this article to some people tonight and thought I should go back over it (admittedly, I kind of dismissed it so I was skimming more than reading).
The headline: Occasional binge drinking may not harm fetus.
The first quote from the researcher involved: "Just because we haven't been able to find much evidence doesn't mean there is no effect."
The last quote from the researcher involved (via the journal article in question): "When pregnant women report isolated episodes of binge-drinking in the absence of a consistently high daily alcohol intake, as is often the case, it is important to avoid inducing unnecessary anxiety as, at present, the evidence of risk seems minimal."
The headline is probably irresponsible. The quotes, though are bewildering. I mean, yes, there is something to be said about unduly accusing and frightening a pregnant woman about her alcohol use, from a patient relationship standpoint, but I don't see how that leads to a suggestion that binge drinking is possible safe during pregnancy.
Also, note that, although it doesn't necessarily read this way, minimal risk is not the same as minimal evidence of risk.
November 16, 2007 -- 2:21 PM
posted by Al
Oh yeah, kids allowed.
November 16, 2007 -- 2:21 PM
posted by Al
Alright my company have a whole shwack load of tickets to the WEM waterpark that are unclaimed. So they gave me 5, so if any of you are free tomorrow from 7:30 Pm to 10:30 Pm and want to go then contact me. They are free the only thing you have to do is show up, hang out with a bunch of people from my job, and see me wearing swim trunks (don't worry no speedo from me).
November 16, 2007 -- 12:57 PM
posted by Al
Alright made it thru lunch, no incedences. Just can't watch that video again.
November 16, 2007 -- 10:46 AM
posted by mary
Al - that means if you're 26 you're good to go. If you're 27, not so much.
November 15, 2007 -- 8:01 PM
posted by Par
Not the Daily Show. Starring Jason Ross (one of the writers on the show), and featuring a guest appearance from one of the performers on the show, it's a nice encapsulation of the absurdity of the writers' strike.
November 15, 2007 -- 7:55 PM
posted by Al
Bad Paras! Now I want to punch random people just as they are about to eat!
November 15, 2007 -- 7:49 PM
posted by Par
I don't know why I enjoy this so much. Someone just sent this to me in an email, months after I saw it the first time. It's still inexplicably funny. People getting punched just before eating:
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