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J is better than K on every level

kenmirzz — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:04:10 +0800

Superior J:

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Inferior K:

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Sabbatical Get arrested in Russia

kenmirzz — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:43:39 +0800

His advice not to whitewash Russia.

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Song from North Asia

kenmirzz — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:05:39 +0800

Guess the language guys.

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Stop Insulting The Japanese

kenmirzz — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:50:57 +0800

For those who equate the menstruation with Japanese flag, please refrain from doing so, as this count as insulting one of the best creation on earth, which is the Japanese.

Regards.

Mongol vs Russian

kenmirzz — Tue, 24 May 2016 18:28:39 +0800

Check out the video:

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Brave Mongolians.

Happy Nauryz

kenmirzz — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:48:50 +0800

Happy Nauryz

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Faith in Humanity has finally been restored

kenmirzz — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:15:35 +0800

Same-Sex Sexual Behavior and Psychiatric Disorders:

Findings From the Netherlands Mental Health Survey and Incidence Study (NEMESIS)

ABSTRACT.
ABSTRACT | SUBJECTS AND METHODS | RESULTS | COMMENT | AUTHOR INFORMATION | REFERENCES ..Background It has been suggested that homosexuality is associated with psychiatric morbidity. This study examined differences between heterosexually and homosexually active subjects in 12-month and lifetime prevalence of DSM-III-R mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders in a representative sample of the Dutch population (N = 7076; aged 18-64 years).

Methods Data were collected in face-to-face interviews, using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Classification as heterosexual or homosexual was based on reported sexual behavior in the preceding year. Five thousand nine hundred ninety-eight (84.8%) of the total sample could be classified: 2.8% of 2878 men and 1.4% of 3120 women had had same-sex partners. Differences in prevalence rates were tested by logistic regression analyses, controlling for demographics.

Results Psychiatric disorders were more prevalent among homosexually active people compared with heterosexually active people. Homosexual men had a higher 12-month prevalence of mood disorders (odds ratio [OR] = 2.93; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.54-5.57) and anxiety disorders (OR = 2.61; 95% CI = 1.44-4.74) than heterosexual men. Homosexual women had a higher 12-month prevalence of substance use disorders (OR = 4.05; 95% CI = 1.56-10.47) than heterosexual women. Lifetime prevalence rates reflect identical differences, except for mood disorders, which were more frequently observed in homosexual than in heterosexual women (OR = 2.41; 95% CI = 1.26-4.63). The proportion of persons with 1 or more diagnoses differed only between homosexual and heterosexual women (lifetime OR = 2.61; 95% CI = 1.31-5.19). More homosexual than heterosexual persons had 2 or more disorders during their lifetimes (homosexual men: OR = 2.70; 95% CI = 1.66-4.41; homosexual women: OR = 2.09; 95% CI = 1.07-4.09).

Conclusion The findings support the assumption that people with same-sex sexual behavior are at greater risk for psychiatric disorders.

.FOR A LARGE part of the past century, homosexuality itself was seen as a mental disorder. In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. This removal came about because of support from research findings1- 4 and as a result of a persistent plea by both professionals and activists.5

.In response to the former psychiatric stigmatization of homosexuality and ideologically inspired by a social movement aiming to achieve greater acceptance of homosexual people, some authors subsequently stressed the equality in mental health status of homosexual and heterosexual people.6- 7 Others suggested that the mental health status of homosexual people might be impaired owing to various stresses, either temporary or in specific subgroups.8 Some authors expected an upsurge in suicidal behaviors, especially in adolescence and young adulthood, as a consequence of the stresses experienced during the coming-out process.1,9- 10 Levels of substance abuse were also expected to be higher in gay men and lesbians as compared with heterosexual people.11- 12 Furthermore, negative health consequences such as body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders also came to be seen as related to the specific lifestyle and subculture of openly gay and lesbian people.8,13

.Although many studies have assessed the mental health status of homosexual men and women, the results are still inconclusive. This is predominantly due to a variety of methodological problems, characteristic of most studies done since the 1960s, such as the use of convenience samples, small sample sizes, lack of adequate comparison groups, failure to control for potentially confounding factors, application of nonstandardized research instruments, and questionable external validity.14- 17

.Recent studies applying a more rigorous methodology showed that there is substantial support for the existence of orientation-related differences in mental health status. In a population-based study among adolescents, suicidal intent and actual suicide attempts were related to homosexuality in males but not females.18 Young people with a homosexual or bisexual orientation were found to be at increased risk of major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, substance abuse/dependence, and suicidal behaviors.19 Middle-aged men who reported ever having had male sex partners were at a higher lifetime risk for various suicidal symptoms compared with their heterosexual counterparts, even after controlling for substance abuse and depressive symptoms.20 A small increased risk among homosexually active populations in 1-year psychiatric morbidity was found in a sample of the US population, with homosexually active men more likely than other men to experience major depression and panic attack syndromes and homosexually active women more likely than other women to be classified as having alcohol or other drug dependence.21 However, these studies still have various limitations.10,14,22

.Our study aims to explore differences in the prevalence of DSM-III-R psychiatric disorders in relation to homosexuality and to overcome some of the limitations of the earlier studies. It does so by using a large, representative sample of the Dutch population selected without reference to sexual orientation and allowing for separate analyses for men and women. The study categorizes people as homosexual or heterosexual based on recent rather than lifetime behavior, the latter being a more diffuse categorization than the former.23 The study uses a validated and standardized instrument to assess psychiatric disorders, applied in face-to-face interviews. By looking at both lifetime and 12-month prevalence, we were able to assess the relationship between homosexuality and mental health more precisely than most other studies.

http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.as...rticleid=481699

Please do not blame me for saying the psychological disorder suffered by gays.

Protests in Europe

kenmirzz — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:52:55 +0800

Pro- and Anti-Gay Protesters Clash in Paris
Monday, 19 Nov 2012 05:50 AM

PARIS — The controversial Ukrainian group Femen, whose topless members stage pranks to support gay rights, Sunday clashed with Catholic marchers in Paris who oppose France's draft law to legalize gay marriage.

The Catholic group Civitas organized Sunday's march by several thousand people carrying pro-family banners.

Several Femen activists turned up topless, chanted "in gay we trust" and sprayed white powder from bottles.

That prompted several anti-gay marriage protesters to hit the Femen members and push them to the ground.

On Saturday, several thousand people took to the streets in cities across France to protest the draft law, which could see marriage and adoption legalized for homosexual couples early next year.

In the daily Le Monde on Saturday, the heads of the Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, and Jewish communities urged President Francois Hollande's government to allow more time for a public debate on what they said was a foundation of society.

In the same edition, a front-page editorial called the plan "a legitimate, necessary and progressive reform" and said it will have been amply debated in public by the time the bill has its first reading in parliament in January.

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The pro-gays protesters started to provoke first and get beaten. This is how they play the victim game and shed crocodile tears.

Jedi Codes Versus Sith Codes

kenmirzz — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:19:59 +0800

These are the Jedi Codes:

There is no emotion, there is peace.
There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.
There is no passion, there is serenity.
There is no chaos, there is harmony.
There is no death, there is the Force.

Versus the Sith codes:

Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.

Discuss. One represent all normality and goodness, the other represent the darkness and abnormality and disorder.

Liu Bang and his trusted generals

kenmirzz — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:24:00 +0800

Liu Bang, who lived in 256 B.C. was believed to be a jobless wanderer. But fate eventually cause him to be installed as the first emperor of the Han Dynasty. He was said to be less skillful when it comes to military knowledge, but his one and only specialty or talent was knowing how to utilize other talented people under his service. His famous encounter with Xiang Yu was well known. Earlier, they coperated to overthrow the Qin dynasty.

Later, after ascending the throne, he executed almost all of his generals. Han Xin and Peng Yue were two of them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Gaozu_of_Han

Moderators and Admins

kenmirzz — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:59:17 +0800

Dear moderators and admins, why is that there are many threads supporting homosexuality here? I will apologize beforehand for posting or opening a thread refuting and debunking their ideas.

Kindly be informed accordingly.

Love or Hate

kenmirzz — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:22:13 +0800

This is not attention horse thread.

A lot of people in Kopitiam forum initially thought that "Kenmirzz" the warrior, is a homophobic hater of gays or LGBT in general. The fact is, "Kenmirzz" merely advice and presented facts after facts to debunk the myth of genetic link with regards to homosexuality.

In other words, I cannot correct people's misunderstanding towards me.

Expression of Love

kenmirzz — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:03:11 +0800

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-21...isses-hugs.html

Study claims women are more romantic while a man shows his affection by helping with washing up or being frisky in the bedroom

The Ming Dynasty

kenmirzz — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:31:23 +0800

The Ming Dynasty was formed by Zhu Yan Zhang under the assistance of 4 Hui Muslim generals:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lan_Yu_(general)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chang_Yuchun

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mu_Ying

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hu_Dahai

No wonder the Ming Dynasty established a good relationship with the Malay Muslim Kingdom of Malacca.

Loving your wife

kenmirzz — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:42:16 +0800

Husbands, here is some very practical advice on ways to communicate love to your wife. This is what I shared at the men’s luncheon on Monday at the Berean Baptist Church Marriage Conference and we had a great discussion about them. Use them as a template to know how to best make your wife feel loved and cherished by you.

1) Before you touch her body, touch her mind and heart. This comes straight from the CJ Mahaney playbook and is the basis of the next 9 suggestions. This idea comes from CJ’s excellent book, Sex, Romance, and the glory of God.

2) Sweat the small things. It is common to say, “Do not sweat the small things.” I disagree in this case. Read this previous post and see why.

3) Encourage her in areas she thinks she fails. Your wife has them. If you do not know what they are, start there and ask.

4) Study her. We study our sports teams, hobbies and home projects and know them well. How much do you study to know your wife?

5) Date her. We have all heard this advice. Just do it…regularly.

6) Write words to her. Cards, text messages, emails. Write kind and encouraging words. She may read them over and over again long after you have forgotten you even wrote them.

7) Ask specific questions. See this previous post for a common list I give our men.

8) Be thoughtful. Do things that she knows required some time and effort from you.

9) Be patient. She may not respond like you hope. Make sure you are not loving your wife expecting something in return.

10) Pray for her. Maybe the most significant way your wife will feel loved by you.

Source: http://practicalshepherding.com/2012/05/24...erve-your-wife/

So, my fellow Kopitiam brothers love your wife with all your heart, with all your soul?

Ken Kutaragi

kenmirzz — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:48:47 +0800

I think his contribution to the gaming world is so big until the whole Videogaming Industry was being revolutionized from being a kiddy entertainment into more mature-oriented type.

Thank you, Mr. Ken Kutaragi.

Brothers and sisters, what do you think?

Pseudo-history

kenmirzz — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:14:50 +0800

Courtesy of:

http://www.skepdic.com/pseudohs.html

Pseudohistory is purported history which

•treats myths, legends, sagas and similar literature as literal truth

•is neither critical nor skeptical in its reading of ancient historians, taking their claims at face value and ignoring empirical or logical evidence contrary to the claims of the ancients

•is on a mission, not a quest, seeking to support some contemporary political or religious agenda rather than find out the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about the past

•often denies that there is such a thing as historical truth, clinging to the extreme skeptical notion that only what is absolutely certain can be called 'true' and nothing is absolutely certain, so nothing is true

•often maintains that history is nothing but mythmaking and that different histories are not to be compared on such traditional academic standards as accuracy, empirical probability, logical consistency, relevancy, completeness, fairness, honesty, etc., but on moral or political grounds

•is selective in its use of ancient documents, citing favorably those that fit with its agenda, and ignoring or interpreting away those documents which don't fit

•considers the possibility of something being true as sufficient to believe it is true if it fits with one's agenda

•often maintains that there is a conspiracy to suppress its claims because of racism, atheism or ethnocentrism, or because of opposition to its political or religious agenda
Examples of pseudohistory include Afrocentrism, creationism, holocaust revisionism and the catastrophism of Immanuel Velikovsky.

I think, therefore I am- Descartes

kenmirzz — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:09:12 +0800

Dear Kopitiam brothers and sisters, ponder upon this golden truth, do you agree that you exist because of heterosexuality? Regardless of your current affiliation, I need a straight answer.

Ghosts and spirits and myths

kenmirzz — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:30:59 +0800

Many people believe in some sort of spirits or myths associated with their superstituous upbringing. In addition to this, their circle of friends may influence them one step further by sharing false non-verifiable stories about their so called "ghost experience" which turn out to be a projection from their own fantasy, imagination, illusion, hallucination and delusion in thoughts.

A sane and clear mind won't entertain the possibility of astral projection because it never happen and James Randi(though he is a gay) will tell you more about how he debunked the psychic nonsense of Uri Geller.

Check this about Bermuda Triangle, another myth busted:

http://www.skepdic.com/bermuda.html

Rurouni Kenshin Live action Movie

kenmirzz — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:48:07 +0800

Here is the trailer:

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Anyone had watched this movie?