Interesting map in the NY Times today, showing the unemployment rate in the US>. I like how you can focus on the housing bubble, manufacturing, urban or rural.

The idea is that individuals cautious enough to be swayed by such campaigns are less likely to have an STD themselves, and by taking themselves out of the pool of possible sex partners, they make it more likely that the individual one hooks up with is relatively incautious and a greater risk.

From what I've seen, I think this isn't it - STD rates are trending higher among teens in abstinence-only programs than those in comprehensive sex ed, not just across the teen population. Kind of like DARE programs. I'll see if I can dig up a link or two.

What Hil said -- I would use underwear both ways, depending on context. But maybe I think it mostly means panties. "Bra and underwear" would work.

ION, I couldn't figure out why my apartment was so cold, until I realized that a window was wide open! I guess something broke in the mechanism for the top part of the window, because I had to brace it to get it back up and locked. I would be more worried, since it's the window on the fire escape, but it would have been pretty awkward getting in the window, with just the top one open, and nothing was missing from my house or anything. BUT STILL.

Yeah, if the counterweight cord snaps, older windows will do that!

Ever wanted to smell like Captain Kirk? Now you can! [link]

They aren't that old -- metal, not wood, but still. I'm glad I looked -- I keep the blinds down all the time in my bedroom, so what was in my mind was drafts, not an open window!

NewsFlash - my lack of interest in working that filled my being yesterday? Not gone. I really need to win the lotto so I can stop this work stuff.

ION - I am anticipating having to cut someone before the day is over. The guy who dropped trash on the subway almost got it, but I restrained...a bit.

What is this spot, exactly, that you can burn to death and drown in the same place?

The Cuyahoga River?

That will NEVER stop being funny. At least to Cincinnatians.

Does the term "underwear" include the bra?

For me, no. "Underwear" = "panties" = "underpants."

Does "undergarment"?

As a plural ("undergarments"), I use it to mean whatever bra/panties/slip/girdle/etc. a woman might be wearing.

Comic Critics reveals what the Watchmen video game might be like.

Ha!

I totally agree with Hil regarding the complex connotations of underwear. I think I'd use undergarments if I were talking about the industry. Like she works for an undergarments manufacturer or that can be found in the undergarments department. In my world undergarments is more apt to be a plural word.

I do love the earrings. But I would never wear them as I deal with grabby hands.

For me underwear=anything you wear under your clothes. I also like the term "foundation garments."

I need to get ready for yoga class this morning.