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Transgender Rights Debate in Massachusetts

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A Transgender Rights Bill is currently being debated in Massachusetts. The Republican Govenatorial candidate has said that as govenor he would veto the bill despite the fact that his running mate is a co-sponsor of the bill.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010...

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Stuff I need to talk about.

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I'm starting this because I'm a bit upset over all things an online journal. It wasn't even mine. No there was this public post that led to this really well written opinion about how she perceived men. I actually felt under attack by it. Not in a crushed male ego kind of thing but...I really try to be a good guy, I like old fashioned manners the whole nine yards. I'm not however an old fashioned trog. I love women, most of my close friends are women, I'm a firm supporter of all of a womens rights including in my opinion that being treated like a lady is a right.

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Girl With Rare Condition Gets OK to Have Testicles Removed

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An Australian family
court has given the OK
for a 14-year-old girl –
born with a rare
genotype – to have
surgery to remove two
testicles.

www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,591569,00.html

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Facebook Group to Prove Breasts Don't Cause Earthquakes

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I think someone has made a boob with this news article !
+++++++++++++++++
A one-woman mission to
prove breasts don't cause
earthquakes has swollen
into a shirt-straining
global movement. Prepare
yourself for Monday, the
inaugural "Boobquake."

www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/04/23/boobquake-cleavage-cause-...

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Paragraphs

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Paragraphs

Paragraphs in English are interesting things, because they aren’t really anything at all.

That’s not the way they started out, of course, as we can see by the word “paragraph” itself, from the Greek “paragraphos,” which means “beside the writing.”

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Anyone lost a Wallaby, in Doreset, England

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Just read a story on the BBC website, about a lost Wallaby, in Dorset, England.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/8636299.stm

That is a long way from their natural home, though actually there are some to be found out in the wilds of Derbyshire.

Wonder if Cathy, Angharad and Bonzai will make any claim of ownership.

Brian

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Massachusetts Transgender Inmate

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Massachusetts
corrections officials,
already under fire for
a transgender
inmate's taxpayer
funded hormone
treatments, now face
criticism for providing
the former Robert
Kosilek with a
mammogram.

www.foxnews.com/us/2010/04/16/massachusetts-transgender-inma...

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Did i imagine it?

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When I logged in earlier today I'm sure I saw a new story by Nancy Cole. Like the favourite morsels on my dinner plate I elected to save it for later while I took care of other internet 'duties'. Now it's gone! What a disappointment.

I hope it's merely to receive a little more polish before releasing it to the hordes ... or am I really going illusional?

Robi

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"Reflection" - These lyrics really hit home

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Normally I don't do this, but I felt so moved that I just had to pass this along. I don't know how familiar you all are with the hit Disney movie, "Mulan", but it's been one of my favorites ever since it first released.

It's based on the legend of Hua Mulan, and tells the story of a girl who cross-dresses as a man to join the Imperial Chinese army to keep her father safe. Prior to this incident in the animation adaptation, she has a disastrous run-in with "The Matchmaker".

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3rd Grade Cross Dressing Fashion Show

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N.J. Elementary
School Cancels
'Cross-Dressing'
Fashion Show

www.foxnews.com/us/2010/04/13/nj-school-cancels-cross-dressi...

A school
superintendent in
New Jersey says a
"misunderstanding"
led an elementary
school teacher to
mandate that all
students -- including
young boys -- dress
as women in a now-
canceled fashion
show to honor
Women's History
Month.

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Writers Block - Get A Round Tuit

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At long last we have
a sufficient quantity
of these so that each
person may have one
of his own.
Guard it with your
life. These TUITs have
been hard to come
by, especially the
round ones.
This is an
indispensible item. It
will help you to
become a much
more efficient
worker.
For years you have
been saying, "I'll do
that as soon as I get a
round TUIT."
Now that you have a
round tuit of your
very own, all those
things that have been
needing to be
accomplished will
surely get done!

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How annoying would this be? (Next story idea)

Because I find myself absolutely incapable of not rambling, I've included a short version, and a long version ;-)

Short version:
Would it be terribly jarring as a follow-up piece, to have the perspective of a story "jump" from one character to another, say, per chapter?

Transsexual considering return to politics

Georgina Beyer, a former Mayor and Member of Parliament is considering a return to local body politics.

Beyer has eye on mayoralty

Beyer considers Masterton mayoralty bid

Georgina Beyer (Wikipedia)

I predict that if she stands, she will be successful in the October elections.

Political Service

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One way to get published.

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For all the writers on this site who want to get their books published and sold to the public, take heart.
The article in today’s Sunday Times shows one mans unorthodox approach to selling his books.

As Rupert Murdoch will shortly be charging for this news site, please read it for free whilst you can.

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertai...

You never know it may work for you.

Love to all

Anne G.

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I know I said I wasn't going to, but... I'm sorry. I need to vent again

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I want to just curl up and cry right now. I'm sorry. I know I said I wasn't going to post another blog so soon, but I need this. God, I need this.

Coming back to the top here to say, I changed the rating because of language. I don't regret what I said. I needed to say it. Just a fair warning in advance because Zoe's PMSing in overdrive.

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Taking the first step

Last night after I posted my previous entry, I curled up in bed and watched Top Gun. It helped a little, but there was this nagging feeling that I just was not doing enough.

I honestly cannot remember right now if I mentioned this in my blog, in a response, or in a PM, so in case it's the latter I'm going to go ahead and explain it here before I get to the weird dream I had last night when I did finally sleep ;-)

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Rules for Using Numbers in Stories

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Rules for Using Numbers in Stories

by Puddin’

One sees all sorts of advice on using numbers on the Web. Here’s one example out of many:

Daily Writing Tips — the basic point of which is “spell out numbers under ten,” with plenty of special rules to modify the basic advice, as well as common variants of the usual rule.

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Apologies

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I wish to offer my sincerest apologies to all of the authors here on BC. I have been a member here for almost 40 weeks, and have been a visitor for several years. Up until now I have been a “lurker”, reading stories and not voting or commenting on any stories that I like or dislike. I have read the blogs, and generally scan the comments at the end of stories, without adding anything of my own. (Though I have started to vote for stories that I like). I truly enjoy this site and most of the stories that are posted here, I like the community feeling and mutual support that is offered.

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For fans of Standing Up to Life

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Just so you all know,

You may have missed Tiffany's blog entry a few days announcing book 3, Dreaming of Cheers. As fast as entries come in now, I'm sure the message won't be seen by many now.

Basically, she should have the first two or three chapters up here tonight with weekly additions, or you can purchase the ebook in PDF form now at lulu.com

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Weird Dreams or What ??

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Hi all, thought that I would share two dreams I had within days of each other. The first was looking down on a hospital room with two patients, one was screaming following S.R.S. and the other was spitting angry; both patients had the same name and the wrong patient had the surgery. The second dream I had was where I ordered a feteshists dream concoction of a full body rubber bodysuit and was about to try it on, only then did I dissapear from the dreamscape leaving the bodysuit to crumple to the floor.

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Distance Learning

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Currently I am looking for a distance learning course with an American Studies sylabus, ideally through a U.S. College or University. Although I am from the U.K. my preference is to study under the auspices of the American Education System. Any help or thoughts on the matter would be appreciated.

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Dyslexia

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I appreciate this is ‘off topic’ as it were, but I was most surprised to read this article from AA Gill in today’s Sunday times, regarding his dyslexia. He is a perceptive writer whose work I have enjoyed for many a year.
Perhaps some of you here suffer from dyslexia or know someone who does, so please take a few minutes to read what it says, many of us can empathise with the youngsters he meets as well as his own experience.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/ar...

Love to all.

Anne G.

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Lesbian sgt. discharged after police tell military

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Lesbian Sergeant Discharged

By TIMBERLY ROSS, Associated Press Writer Timberly Ross, Associated Press Writer — 29 mins ago

Jene Newsome played by the rules as an Air Force sergeant: She never told anyone in the military she was a lesbian. The 28-year-old's honorable discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy came only after police officers in Rapid City, S.D., saw an Iowa marriage certificate in her home and told the nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base.

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Where's all the good cartoons?

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If you value your intelligence please ignore this drivel. Today marks one week without smoking (yeah me). And I need something to complain about.

I’m sitting here playing on the computer while my son is watching cartoons. Some weird one that is just annoying to overhear as is it to watch. So I took the remote and tried to find one I could tolerate listening
to. And what do I find? No Saturday Morning cartoons. What happened to the good ole toons I used to watch growing up. You know the ones that were on all the local stations for hours every Saturday before the games.

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Shopping at Lane Bryant - love it

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My wife and I were at Lane Bryant last night buying her bras. Mind you I was wearing my bra, my wife loves me wearing a bra, by the way. I am so lucky. So, while she was shopping and I loving all the pretty bras. The clerk was helping another couple, close to us. The clerk said to this couple, "This would not be the first time I have measured a man for a bra". My wife and I quickly looked over to this couple and the clerk. No, she was not measuring him, but he could have had a bra on, he looked like he had a figure.

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Hey

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I’ve been reading stories on this site and others for about three years now and finally decided to become a member. I’d love too even post my own stories if I thought they were good enough, or even finished for that matter. What took me so long to join, and even get the courage to write this is fear. Which is probably silly really. I cross dress at home. And I’m extremely lucky that my wife accepts it so well. She even buys clothes for me when she’s out shopping for herself.

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Cuba national health system now includes SRS

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35800405/ns/health-sexual_health

Too bad that the US health system is so bound into the "free" market system. Notice how a person who is TS has the same feelings as a TS and another language in another country. So much for a "lifestyle choice". Nice that the new leader is trying to drag Cuba into a more liberal attitude.

HAVANA - Looking in the mirror used to make Yiliam Gonzalez sick to her stomach.

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Giving credit where credit is due

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A question, in a work of fiction, where does one give credit to works used in the production of the work. Footnotes, Appendix, does one use superscript numbers to tie various true sections of unusual work to the source. Some insight would be appreciated.

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Posted at Stardust ... Once the Hero 13

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I saw that there was no notice about "Once the Hero part 13" being posted at Stardust and just had to mention it. Part thirteen has quite a bit of action going on and was left in a cliffhanger as was the earlier parts. Will the heroes win? Will the bomb destroy everything both above and below ground? Can Capt. Blazzar survive? You will have to read it and then wait for next week for the next exciting chapter of this excellent story.

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Valoween's Day?

Probably should wait for a more appropriate time, but...

In conversation a couple of days ago, I was discussing my tendency to stock up on holiday chocolate at half price or better once the holiday is past. Somehow I malapropped my most recent purchase, some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in a heart box at two-thirds off list ($3/pound) as "Valloween candy."

birthday cards

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I was in Target shopping store today looking at birthday cards for my mother's birthday when I saw the perfect one for female transsexuals. It said "When I was growing up I always wanted be like you" and open it up and it says "Happy Birthday mom and I still want to be like you".

Hugs,

JennaFL

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'Harry Potter' Star supporting LGBTQ help line

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I just came across this article on mtv.com:

'Harry Potter' Star Daniel Radcliffe Is 'Passionate About' The Trevor Project
'Now I am in a position where I can help,' actor says of supporting LGBTQ help line.

http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1632811/story.jhtml

Kris

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