(more above)
21 August 2011
20 August 2011
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.
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.
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!
16 August 2011
15 August 2011
14 August 2011
13 August 2011
Hello!
How 'bout that... fall(ish) weather, in August! Here's what happened this week... Heerhugowaard, Noord-Holland, Netherlands... Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia... Chicago, Illinois... Grand Junction, Colorado... Alburtis, Pennsylvania... Council Bluffs, Iowa... Mountain View, California... Cockeysville, Maryland... London, England, UK... Bolton, Connecticut... Puebla, Mexico... Redmond, Washington... Santa Ana, California... Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Phuket, Thailand... Paris, Ile-de-France, France... Rome, Lazio, Italy... Franklin, Tennessee... Memphis, Tennessee... Taipei, Taiwan... Platteville, Wisconsin... Rinzenburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany... Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada... Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India... Turlock, California... Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk, Belgium... Obergraferdorf, Niederosterreich, Austria... Guadalajara, Mexico... Cincinnati, Ohio...
This month's topper: Hello! (August 6, 2011)
You can help friends around the world in desperate need. Here are some trusted sites:
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
Thank you!
This month's topper: Hello! (August 6, 2011)
You can help friends around the world in desperate need. Here are some trusted sites:
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
Thank you!
12 August 2011
10 August 2011
Santa Ana transgenders speak out on police treatment (voiceofoc)
(more above)
ezs note: There are a few police persons who treat victims rudely, unfortunately. In this case, complain to the chief of police, or failing this, to a newspaper/newsblog. The police will get all antsy over this, but, well, good. Maybe they'll start doing their job for a change.
ezs note: There are a few police persons who treat victims rudely, unfortunately. In this case, complain to the chief of police, or failing this, to a newspaper/newsblog. The police will get all antsy over this, but, well, good. Maybe they'll start doing their job for a change.
09 August 2011
What you can (and should) do if the worst happens
This is something that no one wishes to talk about. But we must face the facts. We must be brave. Beatings or sexual assault take place daily. Here is what we can do:
1. If you are a witness, call the police immediately.
2. If you are a victim, go to the police as soon as humanly possible. If you are in the hospital, tell them you want to see an officer. Do not wash your clothing or bodily parts. These may be evidence. Above all, do not delay. I know this is tough, but you can stop this vermin.
3. If you are a friend, urge, urge, URGE them to go to the police and provide them with valuable evidence.
1. If you are a witness, call the police immediately.
2. If you are a victim, go to the police as soon as humanly possible. If you are in the hospital, tell them you want to see an officer. Do not wash your clothing or bodily parts. These may be evidence. Above all, do not delay. I know this is tough, but you can stop this vermin.
3. If you are a friend, urge, urge, URGE them to go to the police and provide them with valuable evidence.
08 August 2011
07 August 2011
06 August 2011
Hello!
A coolish day... very nice! Here's the list... Alburtis, Pennsylvania... Elkhart, Indiana... Bend, Oregon... Hershey, Pennsylvania... Fresno, California... Angeles, Philippines... Moscow, Russia... Gilfach Goch, Rhondda Cynon, Scotland, UK... Millbrook, Bedfordshire, England, UK... Guelph, Ontario, Canada... APO Armed Forces (Canada, Europe, Middle East)... Westerville, Ohio... Central District, Hong Kong SAR, China... Cincinnati, Ohio... Canoga Park, California... Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India... Bonaire, Georgia... Walnut Creek, California... Hartsville, South Carolina... Ann Arbor, Michigan... Oka, Quebec, Canada... Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium... Taipei, Taiwan... Fairborn, Michigan... Indianapolis, Indiana.... Crofton, Maryland... Brescia, Lombardia, Italy... New Castle, Delaware... Ottawa, Ontario, Canada... Glendale, California... Terre Haute, Indiana... Spokane, Washington... Jyvaskyla, Western Finland, Finland... Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia...
This month's top pick: Transgender board members
Please remember those you can help. Some trusted websites are:
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
This month's top pick: Transgender board members
Please remember those you can help. Some trusted websites are:
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
05 August 2011
04 August 2011
03 August 2011
02 August 2011
MPD investigating transgender attacks as potential emerging pattern (wjla)
(more above)
From MPD: Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746). A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-800-673-2777 and to the department's TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided by the caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
From MPD: Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746). A reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-800-673-2777 and to the department's TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided by the caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
01 August 2011
31 July 2011
IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY, IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!
Wow... it's really hard to believe that it's been a year. That I've worked on it for so long. That I've kept it going, even during the dry times. That I've kept it going at all.
A few weeks ago, there was a piece of information about a hospital in Indiana. A year ago, some hospital workers, in their infinite "wisdom", decided to call a woman there a "he-she" and a "it". When hospital administrators found out about this, this hospital changed its tune, big time. Today, this hospital is a model for others in Indiana, the nation, and the world for compassion, care, and proactive vision. Lives are being saved.
You are making this happen.
A few years ago, New York, even with a Democratic majority at the time, failed to approve a marriage equality bill. Now, even with a Republican majority, the Senate approved the bill they had previously failed to pass.
You are making this happen.
I am happy. Deliriously, wonderfully happy. There are a few things that make me even happier, though. For the most part,the "comment" section is silent. Even a few sentences would turn this into more of a conversation.
Also, when you e-write the President, Senator, Congressperson, Governor, state Senate or Representative, let me know! Even a line or two helps. The same goes for anywhere else in the world.
For all of you who have e-listened in the past year, thank you so, so, much. The way things are going, there will be even more in store!
30 July 2011
Hello!
Tomorrow will be a very special day... it's the one year anniversary of emilysvirtualrocket! Hope you can come by tomorrow and check out the festivities and musings. Here's the list... Charlotte, North Carolina... Council Bluffs, Iowa... Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium... Mountain View, California... Tel Aviv, Israel... Valladolid, Castilla y Leon, Spain... Taipei, Taiwan... Oslo, Norway... Paterson, New Jersey... Sparta, New Jersey... Belmonte Calabro, Calabria... Vernoux-en-vivarais, Rhone-Alpes, France... San Francisco, California... Vero Beach, Florida... London, England, UK... Bakersfield, California... Deadwood, California... Cali, Valle de Cauca, Colombia... Elk Grove Village, Illinois...Atlanta, Georgia... Fort Lee, New Jersey... Point Pleasant, West Virginia... Somerville, Massachusetts... Reading, Massachusetts... Seattle, Washington... Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada...
Today's monthly top o' the list:
This month, I will ending the regular appeal for the friends in Japan. This does not mean Japan is all hunky-dory. Far, far from it. I just realize that the situation is global. But for today, let's make our Japanese friends happy by donating whatever you can.
Today's monthly top o' the list:
Scaling-up HIV services for men who have sex with men and transgender people
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ircf.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
Thank you!
29 July 2011
27 July 2011
The agenda: Could a transgender civil rights bill prevent hate violence?
(more above)
ezs note: Read this, please. It may be the most seminal work of the quarter century.
ezs note: Read this, please. It may be the most seminal work of the quarter century.
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