12 November 2013
Typhoon Haiyan
Credit: http://static.guim.co.uk
By now, those of us in the West have likely heard of typhoons before, especially in the Philippines.In the past, Filipinos have dusted themselves off, made the necessary repairs, and moved on with life. These are strong people.
Typhoon Haiyan is no ordinary typhoon, though - not by a long shot.
Here in the Eastern United States, we would typically see hurricane winds of 100 mph). We occasionally would see winds gust to 125 mph. These were generally not sustained, though.
Typhoon Haiyan had sustained winds of 225 mph, and these hit the Philippines directly. Nothing in recorded history matched this.
Please, whether it's a little or a lot, make a donation to rebuild the destroyed homes, feed the hungry, and make the lives of our Filipino friends a bit better. The addresses are below.
11 November 2013
Oh... I forgot... happy Diwali!
Credit: http://www.happydiwalisms2013.in/
Oh, Bryan Fischer, f*** off!
10 November 2013
09 November 2013
Hello! (again!)
I've been thinking about doing this feature again for some time now. It does take awhile. But my excuse for putting it off was wiped away yesterday. Luke Sasha Fleishman, a teenager who rides a bus, was SET ON FIRE. I hope - if there is the slightest bit of conscience within you - that you are as repulsed and sickened by this act of evil as I was.
Please, e-write your Congressperson immediately.
San Francisco, CA Nancy Pelosi (D) CA12
Tempe, AZ Kyrsten Sinema (D) AZ9
Oklahoma City, OK James Lankford (R) OK5
Orange, CA Ed Royce (R) CA39
Lenexa, KS Kevin Yoder (R) KS3
Plano, TX Joe Barton (R) TX6
Wellington, KS Mike Pompeo (R) KS4
El Cajon, CA Susan Davis (D) CA53
Hendorsonville, NC Patrick McHenry (R) NC10
San Diego, CA Scott Peters (D) CA52
If you live in one of the towns or cities shown above, simply press the name shown, and you will be transported to the Congressperson's website. Otherwise, go to www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code. If you live in a particularly large city, or you live in an area in which two districts border one another, it might be wise to enter the ZIP +4 code. (example: 12345-6789) You can find the last four numbers on your water or utility bill. Thanks.
Please, e-write your Congressperson immediately.
San Francisco, CA Nancy Pelosi (D) CA12
Tempe, AZ Kyrsten Sinema (D) AZ9
Oklahoma City, OK James Lankford (R) OK5
Orange, CA Ed Royce (R) CA39
Lenexa, KS Kevin Yoder (R) KS3
Plano, TX Joe Barton (R) TX6
Wellington, KS Mike Pompeo (R) KS4
El Cajon, CA Susan Davis (D) CA53
Hendorsonville, NC Patrick McHenry (R) NC10
San Diego, CA Scott Peters (D) CA52
If you live in one of the towns or cities shown above, simply press the name shown, and you will be transported to the Congressperson's website. Otherwise, go to www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code. If you live in a particularly large city, or you live in an area in which two districts border one another, it might be wise to enter the ZIP +4 code. (example: 12345-6789) You can find the last four numbers on your water or utility bill. Thanks.
08 November 2013
Transgender Attacked in a Blaze of Fury by Teenager: California DA Citing Hate Crime and Charging the Teen as an Adult
Michelle Couch
http://www.jobsnhire.com/
*more here*
ezs note: According to reports, Richard Thomas allegedly set Luke Sasha Fleishman ON FIRE. That is beyond sickening, and if it fails to make you call or e-write your local DA, I am at a loss to what will. Call or e-write TODAY.
Also, if you wish to donate to Fleishman's family to defray medical expenses, go to fundly.com. Thanks.
http://www.jobsnhire.com/
*more here*
ezs note: According to reports, Richard Thomas allegedly set Luke Sasha Fleishman ON FIRE. That is beyond sickening, and if it fails to make you call or e-write your local DA, I am at a loss to what will. Call or e-write TODAY.
Also, if you wish to donate to Fleishman's family to defray medical expenses, go to fundly.com. Thanks.
07 November 2013
Meet the 32 Senate Republicans Who Voted to Continue LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace
Dana Liebelson
http://www.motherjones.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Well, Senators Alexander, Blunt, Boozman, Burr, Chambliss, Coats, Cochran, Corker, Cornyn, Crapo, Cruz, Enzi, Fischer, Graham, Grassley, Hoeven, Inhofe, Isakson, Johanns, Johnson, Lee, McConnell, Moran, Paul, Risch, Roberts, Rubio, Scott, Shelby, Thune, Vitter and Wicker, we do remember, AND WE DO VOTE.
http://www.motherjones.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Well, Senators Alexander, Blunt, Boozman, Burr, Chambliss, Coats, Cochran, Corker, Cornyn, Crapo, Cruz, Enzi, Fischer, Graham, Grassley, Hoeven, Inhofe, Isakson, Johanns, Johnson, Lee, McConnell, Moran, Paul, Risch, Roberts, Rubio, Scott, Shelby, Thune, Vitter and Wicker, we do remember, AND WE DO VOTE.
Transgender Witness Was Tipping Point for Gay-Rights Bill
Fawn Johnson
http://www.nationaljournal.com/
*more here*
ezs note: If you live in a district where there is a Republican representative, don't despair - e-write! Every letter makes them squirm even more. It's difficult, to be sure, but you can make a better world for all of us. For more information, go to www.house.gov.
http://www.nationaljournal.com/
*more here*
ezs note: If you live in a district where there is a Republican representative, don't despair - e-write! Every letter makes them squirm even more. It's difficult, to be sure, but you can make a better world for all of us. For more information, go to www.house.gov.
06 November 2013
New blogpaper up!
On November 6, I finally put up a new blogpaper. I really like it a lot better. The title of each section is a lot larger, and the typeface is much more attractive. The "Comment" section is bolder, and uses a different color which makes commentary by you far easier. Plus, I like pink!
As always, you are more than welcome to send your comments and questions to me. Thanks.
As always, you are more than welcome to send your comments and questions to me. Thanks.
WeHo City Hall to light up for Transgender Awareness Month, holidays
James F. Mills
http://sdgln.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Once again, this is Transgender Awareness Month, and November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we all gather to remember those who were murdered. If you know of any transgender person who was murdered, assaulted, or raped, the time to call the police is NOW. You will have my thanks, and the thanks of those whose world is just a bit safer.
http://sdgln.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Once again, this is Transgender Awareness Month, and November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we all gather to remember those who were murdered. If you know of any transgender person who was murdered, assaulted, or raped, the time to call the police is NOW. You will have my thanks, and the thanks of those whose world is just a bit safer.
05 November 2013
Just a wee hint...
VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!!
I hope I've made things abundantly clear.
I hope I've made things abundantly clear.
04 November 2013
From Iran to Turkey to Canada, a transgender woman seeks refuge
Shuka Kalantari
http://www.pri.org/
*more here*
ezs note: The United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) - mentioned in the article - is a very worthy organization. It is also entirely funded by donations. To see more about the work that they do, please contact www.unhcr.org.
http://www.pri.org/
*more here*
ezs note: The United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) - mentioned in the article - is a very worthy organization. It is also entirely funded by donations. To see more about the work that they do, please contact www.unhcr.org.
03 November 2013
Things to do...
1. If you haven't done it by now, change the clocks.
2. Buy a cookie
3. Remember to vote!!
2. Buy a cookie
3. Remember to vote!!
02 November 2013
Police: Woman in coma after illegal injections
http://www.whlt.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Let's see... what do I say... no matter how much you want them, don't go near these
GOOD FOR NOTHING, VERMINOUS, CROOKS!!! See a reputable doctor instead.
There. I think I've made myself clear.
*more here*
ezs note: Let's see... what do I say... no matter how much you want them, don't go near these
GOOD FOR NOTHING, VERMINOUS, CROOKS!!! See a reputable doctor instead.
There. I think I've made myself clear.
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