Yes, Herman, it's either the Bible or science, you can't have both on this issue.

EXACTLY where my mind went.

Yes, exactly. But depending on your age and medical history, it could just be your least favourite day every three years.

AFAIK the HPV test is done from the smear test - same procedure.

The idea is that abnormal cervical cells with a positive HPV result are more likely to become dangerous than abnormal cells that are HPV-negative. So, if you get an abnormal test result but don't test positive for the high-risk HPVs, perhaps watchful waiting and re-testing later is a better strategy; if you do test…

+1. Exactly.

I have a feeling I'll be in the minority here, but - this is GOOD. This means this group are using actual EVIDENCE to determine who should get the tests and when, and when they don't have enough evidence yet, they say so.

Bill Bryson obviously took that as his theme song for "Down Under".

I've been on that boat. It's quite fun actually.

adding that book to my wishlist, thank you!

Bats are my favourite mammals. I promise that doesn't make me a madwoman.

Well, now I have a new answer for "What's your number?"

Thank you!

Does anyone remember the Yorkie ads? Tagline: It's Not For Girls.

can I just say "to rawdog" is my new favourite verb?

It's laugh or cry, really...

But sure, they didn't need evidence! They knew just by looking at the suspects that they had decided were suspects.

How is your sense of smell? The tongue alone can discriminate tastes, but not very well, and the sense of smell fills in the rest. If you're anosmic or have blocked sinuses, for instance, that might explain it.

I hate coffee and while I don't avoid the smell like your friend, I don't like it. I've learned to get used to it though, it's everywhere!

It's certainly incredibly cruel during labour. [radicaldoula.com]