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  • Well they are pretty much on MSN and Facebook now. Some are into Hetalia and stuffz. Shivi's plan to make the Manga section more active by closing down the old thread was a disaster IMHO.

    But considering that the Mangafox and Serebii communities have sucked off most of the PokeSupe fans maybe you'd find more people there. :/

    Me? I'm too busy modding this place and Bulbagarden LOL. Plus real life, other anime/manga and online mmo's are using my my time a lot too. xDDD

    Anyways you should try Mangafox yeah? And the JB2448.info site is booming too.
    Sorry for the late reply! >_<

    I know! I'm not really into having children in the future- not that I hate kids (quite the contrary, really). Even so, I've been vowed to myself that I would definitely get a full examination for potential genetic defects before trying to conceive. I remember watching this documentary about a women whom had two kids- the first one inherited a horrible skin condition in which the pain is likened to feeling constantly burned. The couple found out that they have a 1 in 3 chance of giving birth to another child with the exact same condition. They gambled (much to my TV rage), and the second child got the same condition as the first. If I knew of such a high chance (33% is high enough for me), I would start looking into adoption.

    I think a good time to visit Australia is definitely spring or summer. Summer if you're keen on water sports, or just beaches and heat in general, and spring if you prefer flora-oriented tours and such. Watch out if you're prone to hay fever though; Australia has a high pollen count.

    Was that seriously what it was all about? Just tying up the loose ends his dad overlooked? I must have given him too much credit when I thought that there was more to it than that. What would you consider the U.S.'s top priority now? I really empathise with the politically aware over there, seeing as (no offence) the U.S. have many issues at once- it's hard to just pick one party with very dynamic views.

    Yes, late May and mid-June is the Australian exam period. Mine's just wrapping up, so that's why I have both the time and energy to log on.
    Ouch! I'm glad you're okay- moreover, I'm glad that (by the sounds of things) that it didn't affect your mental acuity and such. I don't want to sound discriminatory against mentally disabled people, but I find mental disabilities to be worse than physical disabilities- what's the point of having a healthy body if your mind doesn't know how to use it well? It's very sad... what do you think?

    Most people that come to Australia love it, so I'm fairly sure you will, too! =D

    Yes, I realise I'm very left-wing... maybe with the exception of basic economic issues. I don't have the firmest grasp on it, but I can still go on for a fair while what I think of government handouts, health insurance, etc..

    Yes... I heard Bush was horrible, but I haven't met many Americans that can succinctly tell me what he exactly did that was bad. What did you think?

    Yeah... it's never easy to start something so important. I mean, you could wing it, but without a good, fault-checked plan, it could go downhill pretty fast. I hope you think of something in the near future!
    Oh, that sounds so painful... my mum had a similar experience, and has twisted the same ankle. Apparently, once you twist it, it's easier to twist it again/damage it. I've fractured, sprained and bruised tendons on my fingers, but the rest of my body has been quite safe from serious harm.

    Ah, yes... we do. The hype of that died down (the video game rating fiasco), but we've become much better known about it because of 4chan and Encyclopedia Dramatica. Our media rating organisation(s) can get pretty oppressive. Unfortunately, all states and territories exhibit similar amounts of racism. However, like many nations worldwide, the country/"outback" is typically acknowledged as the more racist than urban citizens. It's like they're stuck in the colonial times- I hardly ever seen other races (except for tourists). Don't get me wrong- not all are like that. Country folk are really friendly and such, but the bigoted minority of them stands out, sadly.

    Very true- I find that most Americans I have encountered aren't very ignorant- truth be told, the world pays America out about their ignorance, as does Australia (despite us kissing your butts). If you believe what Fox News says... they're so conservative it's hilarious to a left-wing liberatarian like me! Ah, I remember hearing about the large portion of the population being Baby Boomers. A lot of Baby Boomers are republicans, and the later generations tend to be democratic. As you pointed out, it's the youth that adore Obama. Personally, I like Obama.

    I wouldn't know- I don't know much about finances, sadly. It is risky, but sometimes you have to take those risks to succeed. Not only that, but it'd take so much effort! Yes, that did make sense. If I were to open up a clinic, I'd focus on therapy rather than hospitalisation. I would want a mixture of counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists, so that people can work out what is best for them in once place rather than floating around the 'burbs, haha.
    Heh heh, I used to be too, but thanks to a bit of linguistic studies, I can sort-of discern the Latin. I'm glad he's getting better, and I hope he recovers soon~ Can I ask what actually happened?

    The attacks aren't happening anymore, but unfortunately, they still face quite a bit of racism- especially in Melbourne. Australia's "less tolerant" have a pattern of this, Ruby- when there were many Italians and Greeks (or as they call them, "wogs." It used to be really rude, now it's only slightly insulting), they hated it. Then when there was the influx of the Chinese, they hated that too. Now it's the Indians, and you guessed it, the racist hate that too. Facebook won't even shut the racist groups down, and it's making Australia look pretty bad- and we get paid out enough. Most Australians are like myself- accepting of all races and cultures. However, the ones the world focuses on are the country bumpkins that don't even know what they're arguing about half the time. Think of Australian "bogans" as your "rednecks", minus the stereotype of incest.

    I'm sure some people didn't vote for Obama because they actually thought he had links to al-Qaeda and/or the Taliban. Imagine what would have happened if SARAH PALIN became Vice President... given that she left a small Alaskan town in debt... She could have easily become president, given how old John McCain is and the fact he had/has cancer. Anyway, sorry, I went way off track. I can't believe people hate on others based on their skin colour. It's more than just immature; it's infuriating. The fact that those people will have children and spread that hatred really reinforces for me that equality is a fallacy.

    Thanks very much! Though to be honest, I don't know if I want to open my own practice- the money would be excellent if I succeed, but I don't mind working for somebody as long as I get treated well. Would you want to own an engineering business of sorts? What kind of clientele would those businesses get?
    Gees, that's crazy! I'm just glad it wasn't something ingestible, or it could have been worse. Really sorry if I sound like an a-hole, but a foot specialist is a podiatrist, not paediatrician (that's for children). Is he alright now?

    Nah, it's fine. When I'm wrong, I'm wrong! =D I checked back on a few posts, but I didn't find anything like that. I guess I'm blind! Ah, I see. That's really interesting. If you don't mind, I would like to ask a slightly-rude question- you mentioned that you were Indian, so I was wondering how you feel about people making fun and being racist a lot. Again, I apologise if have offended you- it's just in Australia, people can be quite... "vocal" about their bigotry. I'm very open-minded, so I don't mind, but I'm saddened by the fact that a lot of people can be rude.

    That's good, then. I chose a university that specialises in Psychology, so hopefully it will give me an edge in the future should the field become overcrowded.
    It's as you say- it depends on the Psychiatrist, but for the most part, I heard that they listen as extensively as Psychologist, but already have a good idea when to peddle the drugs. I don't enjoy chemistry at all, so I'll just stick with being a Psychologist, definitely.

    I don't have "Australian blood," because I'm half-Japanese, half-Croatian, but I was born and raised in Australia- what made you think I wasn't?

    I see... in Australia, you must have a Master's degree in Psychology to even practice- but the Master mostly involves learning in the actual environment. So it's similar to an internship. So all-in-all, I'm in university for at least six years. Popular and prestigious schools would help a lot, wouldn't it? Did you graduate from one of those "big" institutions?
    You're mostly correct- the only distinction between Psychologists and Psychiatrists is the fact that Psychiatrists can prescribe pills, and Psychologists can't. That's it, really. It's just a sort-of-jocular conception that Psychiatrists don't bother listening to a patient's problem in detail and just throw bottles of pills at them. Psychiatrists, of course, can demand more money because of their extra qualifications (Ph.D. doctors that work in a private clinics make MOUNTAINS of cash), and they're often deferred to by Psychologists, counsellors, life coaches, etc. that believe that their patient would benefit from medicinal help. Generally, the recommendation is to see a Psychologist first, as they're cheaper (though not cheap anyway) and have more experience in behavioural therapy (which is what is needed more often). Psychiatrists usually hang around mental health hospitals, so that they can legally use medicine when a patient goes bonkers during therapy, for example.

    Yes, I have heard about the "restless leg syndrome" fiasco. Australia has much less pharmaceutical ads from my understanding, and focus on supplements or non-prescription drugs. Aren't they not associated with the FDA? I even hear that doctors have no qualms prescribing young children with antidepressants. If I were to be practicing now, I would leave that as a last resort- like, the very last one. Those medications in correct doses can really 180 the brain chemistry of an adult- imagine what it could do to a child!

    I see, I see. It seems popular in the U.S. too, then. The university I go to specialises in engineering and such, so I was especially curious. I guess if I were an employer, the person with the Ph.D. would win me over (in terms of educational merit alone) the person with the standard bachelor.
    I'm studying Psychology now, but I'm undecided if I want to stay in uni even longer and go for Psychiatry. I prefer talking to people rather than tossing bottles of pills at them. That's essentially the only difference, but you have to stay in uni for another two to three years. Yes~ I realise I'll spend most of my 20s in uni, but at least I'll be happy with the job I have and financially secure. Wow, you're an engineer! It's one of the toughest areas of study from what I've heard. Did you like uni/college?
    I'm in university- Australia doesn't have colleges as Americans/Canadians know them. Universities are usually 4-year degrees (with options to advance to Honours, Masters and/or Ph.Ds.), while colleges are alternative names for "institution" or "schools", that are usually private (read: EXPENSIVE). I've been in an external college for two years now, but started my first year of uni. I hope to eventually get my Honours, Masters and Ph.D.. How about you?
    Geography is pretty fun- I especially loved memorising capital cities in primary school. I did geography in year 12. Do you have the dual citizenship because of your parents? Having a Commonwealth citizenship is very handy~ Will the U.S. make you choose between their's and the U.K.? I know that Japan doesn't let people have dual citizenship after they're 18 or 21.
    I see... Yes, the majority of Australia is really dry, but Queensland (a state) is very famous for its rainforests. The Northern Territory (the direct left of Queensland) is pretty much a desert, but towards the coast, it's very humid and slightly tropical. Probably because it's closer to the Equator.

    I live in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. Even though it's a capital city, only 2 million (big guess on my part, I could be rounding up way too much) people live there. Yes, you're right- most of Australian coasts are still relatively dry, probably with the exception of the Northern Territory's coasts.

    You seem to know more about Australia than most I have spoken to. Have you been there?
    Yeah... the air-con/fan goes on even at 27C. Does it snow where you live? I always envied snow, as most of Australia doesn't snow at all (and even if it does, it's hardly anything, and you have to go up mountains). Especially around where I live- most of it is desert. Hence why Australia has so many water issues. However, I live towards the city so of course, no red sand and extreme climates. Anyway, most people I have talked to about snow tell me it's overrated and inconvenient. I guess it's pretty dangerous.
    Yeah, it's starting to get chilly, though the last two days were pretty warm. It's supposed to be the middle of autumn... I don't mind cold weather, seeing as I hate the heat. Is it hot over there?
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