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is being transgendered part of gender expression or is sexual identity seperate? Discuss!
Judge David Sam's written ruling said that a 1989 U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning discrimination against people who do not meet the stereotype of their gender - an effeminate man or a butch woman - does not apply to the transgendered ( Read more... ) -
God claims lack of jurisdiction in attempt to sue him for destruction, terrorism, etc.
Nebraska Senator Supports Gay Rights, Sues God ( Read more... ) -
something i have wanted to say for some time
i definitely agree with the need for privacy. hell, the very idea of a screen name is allow some modicum of anonymity. As much as the internets are a free forum for academic discussion (or not) there is quite a burden with everything being archived. it's a sort of accountability that is generally beneficial but in some ways stifles speech in ( Read more... ) -
Tammy Faye passed on July 21st
I thought she was a very quirkily charming woman, despite being a disgraced televangelist and probably because of her gracious flamboyance. I actually went to a costume party at Rachel's as Tammy Faye complete with mascara stained tears. -
a rambling word on veganism
I was stunned today to hear of people advertising vegan dog food. A brief search online found that this is quite common, even vegan cat food. One site that was selling cat food seemed to be positioning itself somewhat defensively saying that the taurine in their food was from yeast who are not yet proved sentient. (to be a smart alec, levels of ( Read more... ) -
shocking state of the legal system
US juries get verdict wrong in one of six cases: study ( Read more... ) -
yummy time
Two recipes for very similar (and AMAZING) treats, I must compare ( Read more... ) -
tornado alley
Fun fact: Greensberg, Kansas which was almost wiped off the map by especially horrific tornados, is also the home to the World's Largest Hand Dug Well.
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disease to blame for quick temper
Von Hippel-Lindau disease can cause tumors in the eyes, ears, pancreas, kidney, adrenal gland, brain and spine. These have the effect of high blood pressure, racing hearts, severe headaches, heart palpitations, facial flushing, nausea/vomiting, too much adrenaline and other "fight or flight" stress hormones. Thus contributing to an overall ( Read more... )