Hello...

While there is a lot of progress being made in Japan, there are still a lot  of areas which need significant help.  For example, there is the Fukushima Daiichi  power plant, where residents are still unable to return home.  On this one-year anniversary, please send a check to one of the places listed below, and earmark it for Japan.  Thank you.

On the 29th we had snow... but today, here comes the sun!  Here's what's happening...  Munich, Bayern, Germany... Atlanta, Georgia...Varna, Bulgaria... Barnsley, England, UK... London, England, UK...    Uherske Hradiste, Zlinsky kraj, Czech Republic... Council Bluffs, Iowa... Turin, Piemonte, Italy... Mountain View, California... Lake Worth, Florida...  Adelaide, South Australia, Australia... Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium... San Francisco, California... Glossop, Derbyshire, England, UK... Montreal, Quebec, Canada... Eatontown, New Jersey... Belle Center, Ohio... Thiensville, Wisconsin... Minneapolis, Minnesota... Seale, Alabama... Mississauga, Ontario, Canada... Liège, Liege, Belgium... Patiala, Punjab, India... Groningen, Netherlands... Valenzuela, Rizal, Philippines...

And the top dog for the month is:  Booze message that bites

Please help by donating to these worthy ones!


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

Another California Knightmare (www.ukprogressive.co.uk)

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'Black Madam' Arrested: Padge Victoria Windslowe Accused of Administering Illegal Butt Injections (www.ibtimes.com)

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LGBT rights advocates to rally at Utah Capitol on Wednesday (www.sltrib.com)

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LGBTs wary of top court hearings (www.deccanchronicle.com(India))

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Transgender Issues: Zoe E Brain Comments on Advocating and Riding Off Into the Sunset (blogs.montrealgazette.com(Canada))

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N.W.T. minister denies discriminating against transgender woman (www.cbc.ca (Canada))

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Woman born a man enters civil partnership with female (www.irishtimes.com)

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Sen. LeFavour Not Seeking Re-Election (www.kmvt.com)

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Did victim of gay beating know his alleged attackers? (www.ajc.com)

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Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Hello!

On this last day of February, little bits of snow are coming down.  Nothing much though... Here's what's happening... Fredericksburg, Virginia... Central District, Hong Kong, SAR, China... Mountain View, California... Tulsa, Oklahoma... Atlanta, Georgia... Council Bluffs, Iowa... Barnsley, England, UK... Minneapolis, Minnesota... Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil... San Francisco, California... Taipei, T'ai-pei , Taiwan... Groningen, Netherlands... Manchester, England, UK... Saint Paul, Minnesota... Cavaillon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France... Whitby, Ontario, Canada... Birmingham, England, UK... Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada...  Morganton, North Carolina... Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy... Würzburg, Bayern, Germany... Hattmatt, Alsace, France... Jena, Thuringen, Germany... Winter Springs, Florida...

Woof, woof!  Here's the top!  Woof, woof!:  Booze message that bites

Make your March one that smiles!  Make a donation!


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

Gay Texas judge won't marry straight couples (www.lfpress.com (Canada)))

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The right still hates the Girl Scouts (www.salon.com)

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UPDATE: Convicted sex offender living in Benton County changes name (www.tri-cityherald.com)

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Jury to rule: Was hate motive of NJ webcam spying? (www.kansascity.com)

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Chicago Police Department Transgender Ordinance To Be Introduced By Ald. Joe Moreno (www.huffingtonpost.com)

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Mocked and misunderstood: A transexual's plea to change his school records was rejected by a trial court highlighting the challenges faced by this community (www.dailymail.co.uk (UK/India))

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Baltimore County city council approves transgender protections bill (www.lgbtqnation.com)

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LGBT workplace protections bill tabled by Ga. House subcommittee (www.thegavoice.com)

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Channel 4 and BSkyB will not pull ‘spot the trans lady’ Paddy Power advert (www.pinknews.co.uk)

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Transgender kids get puberty-blocking drugs, sex-changing hormones; MDs say numbers are rising (fftimes.com)

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Asking for some genuine advice

credit: advicedogmeme.com

Yes, 'tis frustrating.   If you are one of my straight friends, and you are learning how to deal with transgender, gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning people, it can be a hassle.  Especially if your legislator or senator (US or state) dismisses such people as a "lifestyle choice".  Well, these people know a lot, don't they?

The sad truth these people might not know anything, with the exception of raising more money from rich yet airheaded yahoos.  

I'm not saying that you should place an up-or-down vote on one issue, to be sure.  If you are conservative (monetarily), then I wouldn't ask such a thing from you.  What I would ask, however, is something that I do think is very reasonable.  Ask a physician or pediatrician how she/he would handle the situation.  While schools such as Yale, Harvard, or Johns Hopkins are a good choice, schools such as UConn, UMass or University of Florida, etc.,  are good also.  Just be sure the school is accredited.  (Kentucky Fried Chicken and School of Medicine might not be a great choice.  Great chicken though!)

If the legislator/senator differs from what the physician says, ask the legislator/senator WHAT IS YOUR FREAKIN' PROBLEM?!?!  It's not a 'lifestyle', it's their LIFE.

Like I said, you should not cast a ballot on one issue solely.  However, I do suggest that you answer this question:  Do I want my friend, my neighbor, my brother or sister, or my child to live with that kind of garbage?

Hope this helps.  If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to e-write.

Lawmaker: Girl Scouts is 'radicalized' (www.wishtv.com)

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ezs note:  where do we get these nuts, anyhow?

Without Treatment, Mental Health Problems Plague Transgender Kids (www.livescience.com)

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The best show... ever!

Credit: South Park

He was a she. But a killer? (www.launcestontimes.com.au (Australia))

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LGBT adoption and fostering week (www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk (UK))

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Transgender Issues: Media Undermined by Some Readers (blogs.montrealgazette.com (Canada))

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New Jersey Gay Marriage Vetoed: Celebrities, State Voters Sound Off On Chris Christie's Decision (www.huffingtonpost.com)

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Britain's first male mum speaks: My mother told me I'd be a good mummy. I said, 'No, I'll be a good daddy' (www.dailymail.co.uk (UK)))

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Council Bluffs, Iowa

Credit: Places to see

Hello!

It's a balmy (relatively) 45 degrees(F) out!  Here's what's happening... Council Bluffs, Iowa... Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada... Paris, Texas... Mountain View, California... Heerhugowaard, Noord-Holland, Netherlands...  Germantown, Maryland... West Hartford, Connecticut... Atlanta, Georgia... Shoval, HaDarom, Israel... Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan... Reading, Pennsylvania... Khabarovsk, Russia... Izmir, Turkey... Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea... Mexborough, York, England, UK... Saint-marcellin, Rhone-Alpes, France... Barnsley, England, UK... Georgetown, Texas... Toronto, Ontario, Canada... Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, Netherlands... Paris, Ile-de-France, France...  Birmingham, Alabama... Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin... Harpers Ferry, West Virginia... Caloocan, Quezon City, Philippines... Dubai, United Arab Emirates... Auckland, New Zealand... Inglis, Florida... Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia... Kiev, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine...

Here's our friend, sniffin' one out: Jumping beyond the broom


Here's how to put a smile on your face... and theirs!


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

  

Marriott Redesigns Gay/Lesbian Travel Portal (www.gayapolis.com)

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W.Va. delegate files bill to grant civil unions (www.htrnews.com)

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Is the Transgender Person's Transition Process Selfish? (www.huffingtonpost.com)

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Gay Rights Activists Vow to Fight Uganda’s Anti-Gay Bill (www.voanews.com)

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Horry County same sex couple applies for marriage license (www.carolinalive.com)

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Uganda: Government raid on LGBT-rights workshop (www.starafrica.com

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ezs note:  Please, write to President Yoweri Museveni and that you think that the actions taken were both  offensive and ILLEGAL.  Write that the Minister of Ethics and Integrity, Simon Lodoko, should be fired IMMEDIATELY, and that peaceful meetings should not be interfered with.  We can do it!!!

Large turnout expected on Balto. Co. transgender bill (www.baltimoresun.com)

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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Premier Christy Clark on CKNW: No education surprises (blogs.vancouversun.com (Canada))

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UB's Anti-Bullying Center Presents Program in Support of Gay and Transgendered Youth (www.buffalo.edu)

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Darrell turns first male to give birth in Britain (www.omantribune.com (Oman))

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Nepal’s actor welcomes home transgender daughter (www.gulf-times.com (Qatar))

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Government concerned about Russia’s anti-gay bill (www.starobserver.com.au (Australia))

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Same sex equality beyond marriage (www.easternecho.com)

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Quinn adds LGBT-friendly section to tourism site (abclocal.go.com)

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Rio Police Reports to Respect Transgendered Identities (www.agoracosmopolitan.com(Canada))

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Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

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