12 September 2011

Israeli man to give birth (www.ynetnews.com {Israel})

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The meaning of courage - and why lawmakers need to show some now (www.baywindows.com)

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Chaz Bono steps out and attends creative arts Emmy awards (lezgetreal.com)

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Another transgender person shot in DC (www.washingtontimes.com)

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Victoria Michaels invites you to the cabaret (www.southfloridagaynews.com)

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Police pleased with hate crime figures (www.northwichguardian.co.uk {UK})

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Mother of transgender girl says adults, not children, taunt her (www.pinknews.co.uk {UK})

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10 September 2011

Katy, Texas


Hello!

Where, oh where, will the thousand blog be... not yet!  Here's what happened... Katy, Texas... Atlanta, Georgia... Aldie, Virginia...  London, Ontario, Canada... Costa Mesa, California... Mountain View, California... Cleveland, Ohio... Severna Park, Maryland... Woodland Hills, California... San Luis Potosi, Mexico... Columbia, South Carolina... Little Falls, New Jersey... London, England, UK... Oak Park, Illinois... Reading, Pennsylvania... Clayton, North Carolina...  APO, Armed Forces Europe... Cincinnati, Ohio... Seattle, Washington... Bradford, England, UK... Corona, New York... Minneapolis, Minnesota... Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal... Chapin, South Carolina.... Rowlett, Texas... Charleston, South Carolina... Midland, Texas... Sicklerville, New Jersey... Sunderland, England, UK... Moscow, Russia... Deerfield, New Hampshire... Haines City, Florida...

This month's top:  Cop arrested after altercation with gun, trans woman

You can help!  Here's how:

American Red Cross
www.redcross.org

International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org

Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org





09 September 2011

Police figures show rise in recorded anti-gay and transphobic crimes (www.pinknews.co.uk)

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ezs comment:  One thing raised my attention:  According to UK police, among transgender people, crime rose fourteen percent.  To those of you who who are fearful, I do understand.  But those who go unreported, this only means that these trolls go with impunity.  Don't let this happen!!! 

Russell Simmons defends Chaz Bono on 'Dancing With The Stars' (www.bet.com)

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03 September 2011

Valencia, Spain


Hello!

Aaarghhh, the storm be over!  Here's the list...  Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain... Kingston, Saint Andrew, Jamaica... Wesley Chapel, Florida... Danvers, Massachusetts... Taipei, Taiwan... London, England, UK... Central District, Hong Kong, SAR... Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia... Burlington, Ontario, Canada... Plano, Texas... Le Chesnay, Ile-de-France, France... Atlanta, Georgia... Chicago, Illinois... Council Bluffs, Iowa... Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpylosi, South Korea... Vic, Cataluna, Spain... Bethel, Pennsylvania... Concord, Massachusetts... Mays Landing, New Jersey... Upper Marlboro, Maryland... Kings Park, New York... Dublin, Ireland... Dallas, Texas... Ottawa, Ontario, Canada... Istanbul, Turkey... Los Angeles, California... Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK... Issaquah, Washington... Muscat, Masquat, Oman... Mountain View, California... Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada... Portland, Oregon... Albany, New York... Toronto, Ontario, Canada... Alburtis, Pennsylvania... Samsun, Turkey...

This month's topper: Hello! (August 6, 2011)

Our friends across the world are counting on us... don't let them down!

American Red Cross
www.redcross.org

International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org

Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org

G'day, y'all!



Gayapolis news: Tahiti mayor fined for refusing to marry couple to marry including transgender couple (www.gayapolis.com)

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Dancing With the Stars exec: Chaz Bono is 'compelling'

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27 August 2011

Hello!

Ah well, Hurricane Irene is paying a visit... Here's the story... London, England, UK... Austin, Minnesota... Oud-beijerland, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands... Scottsdale, Arizona... Bronx, New York City, New York... Fremont, California... Moreno Valley, California... Montreal, Quebec, Canada... Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium... Council Bluffs, Iowa... Bangalore, Karnataka, India... Tupelo, Mississippi... Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany... Washington, DC... Quimperle, Bretagne, France... Birmingham, England, UK... Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany... Tampere, Western Finland, Finland... Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpylosi, South Korea... Mountain View, California... Terre Haute, Indiana... Petaling Jaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia... Mclean, Virginia... Alburtis, Pennsylvania... Alexandria, Virginia... Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India... Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Kittanning, Pennsylvania... Rome, Georgia... New Plymouth, New Zealand...Rochdale, England, UK... Daytona Beach, Florida...

This month's topper:  Hello! (August 6, 2011)

Yes, you can (help)!

American Red Cross
www.redcross.org

International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org

Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org

Dodge them raindrops...if you can!

The BEST, bar none

Honest to god, I'm not selling some crap.  So far, I've received zero. But when a product is this good, it bears attention.  Its name is Psykopaint, and its name is what it does.  Whether you wish to do a little touch-up on a picture, or totally morph it about, or anything in between, Psykopaint does it stellarly. I've done three pictures so far, and I can't wait to do a fourth.

Rev. Rich Rose: A transgender sister in Christ (www.huffingtonpost.com)

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Transgender equal rights: Transgendered people deserve same rights that others enjoy (orlandosentinel)

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21 August 2011

Some transgender women pay a high price to look more feminine (nytimes)

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ezs note:  Please believe me, I know how urgently you want to look like a woman, but don't give in to these frauds.  They'll take your money and likely KILL you!!!  Talk to your counselor about which legal alternatives exist.

'Trans'cending stereotypes: Tackling transgender bias in the workplace (businessmanagementdaily)

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20 August 2011

Scurry, Texas


Hello!

After you read this,please read what's next.  It's important.  Here's what happened... Scurry, Texas... Jacksonville, Florida... Cork, Ireland... Wesley Chapel, Florida... Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain... Bronx, New York City, New York... South Yarra, Victoria, Australia.... Kassel, Hessen, Germany... Humble, Texas... Marly-le-Roi, Ile-de-France, France... London, England, UK... San Antonio, Texas... Buc, Ile-de-France, France... Jamaica, New York... San Francisco, California... Nashville, Tennessee... Moscow, Russia... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK... Austin, Texas... Bordeaux, Aquitaine,  France... Washington, DC... Council Bluffs, Iowa... Mountain View, California... Caloocan, Quezon City,    Philippines... San Jose, California... Glasgow, Scotland, UK... Hyattsville, Maryland... Woburn, Massachusetts... Lawrence, Kansas... Milan, Lombardia, Italy.... Daejeon, Taejon-jikhalsi, South Korea... Nottingham, England, UK... Austin, Minnesota... Cincinnati, Ohio... Forest Hills, New York... Volos, Magnisia, Greece...

This month's topper: Hello! (August 6, 2011)

Here are some places which you can donate to:

American Red Cross
www.redcross.org

International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org

Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org

Once again, please read the blog below this.  Thanks.

How NOT to get scammed

Last night, I decided to check my e-mail before I left.  A friend of mine, Ray, was in a bit of trouble due to his use of a computer.  About six months before,  Dave was in similar circumstances.  The dreaded worm had caught them both.

I decided to let you on a few tips on how not to get scammed.  First, major donor organizations.   Here goes:

1.  A good rule of thumb is their use of the word .org as a suffix.  (example: www.redcross.org)  The use of other suffixes (.biz, .com...) are generally suspect.  (note: major political organizations are different.  Check with your local organization to see if their address is genuine.)

2.  In conversation words can be used with a little laxity.  But NEVER with URLs. Some will try and dupe us with .usaredcross. or .americanredcross., to name a few.  Only .redcross. is genuine.  Here are the four that I would recommend:
www.redcross.org (United States)
www.ifrc.org (International)
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
www.rainbowfund.org
If you are thinking about making a donation, please print or write your URL now.  This will save headaches later.

3. This is more of a techie thing, but make certain that you type www.ifrc.com.   Otherwise you could type the wrong thing.

4. If you wish to donate outside the four that are listed, (Goodwill, Salvation Army, UNICEF, Save the Children, etc.) most of them have particular brands that they display in the telephone book or in the web. This is a generally good sign.  It doesn't have to be a huge brand.  It does have to be accurate.

5.  Any cheap photocopying is generally NOT a good sign.

Now about donations.  I will tell you what I WON'T do.  I won't make e-mails. I won't make "personal appeals".  I won't put appeals in a separate blog.  The ONLY genuine blog for this area is emilysvirtualrocket.blogspot.com.  The ONLY space I approve of is the "donate" button on the right side.  The ONLY  bank I approve of for these is PayPal.  (not an endorsement, but simply wanting you to know where I stand)

Sorry I was so lengthy, but I hope it helps.

19 August 2011

If you can help...

Next month, if the earth don't quake, I'll be passing 1,000 posts!!!  I've really done my best to keep you informed,  and to do my best to keep informed myself.  If you can, please press the "Donate" button to your right and make a donation, even if it's small.  Thanks!

Transgender settlement brings new policies to Philadelphia's youth study center (newsworks)

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