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Friday, June 20, 2014
Saturday, June 14, 2014
I'm back
I was in such a rush leaving I didn't get a chance to post a vacation (part 2) notice. I was in Las Vegas for the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender, and stayed a few more days for some more relaxed fun.
Monday, June 02, 2014
Oh, Canada!
I have had a counter by country on my blog since September, 2011. Today Canada surpassed 1,000 different visitors--the first foreign country to reach this number.
At the rate it's going, the United Kingdom will be next, maybe early in 2016.
At the rate it's going, the United Kingdom will be next, maybe early in 2016.
Sunday, June 01, 2014
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Vacation notice
I'm off to London in a little while. Don't expect to see anything here until the end of next week.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Police commissioner asked to quit over Obama slur
- Portland jettisons Walmart investments from city portfolio I'm proud to say I've never set foot in a Walmart.
- Man gets 20 years for role in cybercrime syndicate
- O’Malley signs Md. transgender rights bill I wish we could get the NY version of this, GENDA, passed. I've been working on it for several years.
- Pentagon weighs Chelsea Manning’s request for gender treatment
Bad News
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Spanish tax inspectors discover lost Van Gogh painting in bank safe
- Nintendo apologizes for lack of virtual equality
- 'Duck Dynasty' II? Brothers lose HGTV show after antigay comments publicized
- Town cancels immigration event over prayer flap There should be a complete separation of church and state.
- Police Crack Down On Illegal Subway Dancing Besides being disruptive and illegal, it's just plain dangerous.
- Brooklyn School Introduces App To Report Bullying Anonymously All schools should have this.
Plat du jour
I found this right around the corner from where I live. Perhaps it is a portent of things to come, as I will be going on vacation in London in a couple of weeks.
Friday, May 09, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Arkansas Judge Strikes Down State's Gay Marriage Ban
- British, U.S. teams join search for kidnapped girls in Nigeria
- Wal-Mart should face lawsuit over alleged Mexico bribery: U.S. judge
- States must be warned of oil-by-rail cargoes, U.S. says
- Pennsylvania Won't Appeal a Ruling Striking Down Its Voter ID Law
- Judge denies New York murder suspect's plea to ban rap lyric evidence I disagree with the ACLU on this one. It is a proper question for the jury to determine whether these songs are factual evidence.
- USDA Plans Outreach Campaign, Rule Change Aimed At Rural LGBT Americans The rule change is to add gender identity to their non-discrimination rule.
- Prosecutors drop battery charges against bullied trans teen in California
Bad News
- Compromise on Gays Pleases No One, Scouts Are Learning Some things can't be compromised.
- Saudi liberal gets 10 years in jail, 1,000 lashes
- Federal land worker threatened in Utah as conflict simmers
- Airlines take case to Congress on airfare rule
- Uganda Gay Sex Trial Hits Court After Controversial Law Enacted
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- 'Lost' Mendelssohn song re-discovered
- Hawaii stops defending law banning same-sex marriage
- Nevada congressman seeks removal of Bundy backers
- Hollywood Turns Its Back on Famous Hotel Because of Brunei's Ownership
Bad News
- Russian law bans swearing in arts and media
- Texas judge under fire for 45-day jail term for rape conviction She should be under fire. The victim's past (whatever it was) is irrelevant.
Monday, May 05, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Paris's Picasso museum to open in September after revamp
- Cooperation With G.O.P. Puts Senator in a Primary Klein and the IDC have enabled the Republicans to block a vote on the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA). It will be difficult, but I'd love to see him defeated.
- Target's Chairman and CEO out in wake of breach
- Maryland latest U.S. state to hike minimum wage to $10.10 per hour
Bad News
Sunday, May 04, 2014
Saturday, May 03, 2014
Friday, May 02, 2014
Thugs still at it off Somalia
Somalia: Pirates Flee Captured Dhow as EU Naval Force Applies Pressure
It's been quite a while, but it's still happening.
It's been quite a while, but it's still happening.
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Interpol, Philippines bust cyber extortion network
- LA NAACP head resigns over move to honor Sterling
- 55 US schools face federal sex assault probes
- Greenpeace Russian tanker activists held in Netherlands
- N.Y.U. Law School Trustee Whose Company Subpoenaed Students Is Stepping Down
- Judge orders treatment for Ohio transgender inmate
- Trans students assured protections in DOE guidance
- Students At Smith Protest The College’s Refusal To Admit Transgender Women
- Indonesia: Transgender Islamic school reopens its doors
- Fired Lesbian Police Chief Gets Outpouring Of Support From Tiny South Carolina Town
Bad News
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- UAW can still unionize Volkswagen Tennessee plant after failed drive: experts
- Facebook to Let Users Limit Data Revealed by Log-Ins Regardless, I will still avoid using Facebook sign-ins whenever possible. I don't particularly want Facebook to know what I'm doing elsewhere.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Another Staten Island Republican in trouble
For Politician, an Indictment Looms, and So Does a Campaign for Re-election
And not just any Staten Island Republican. He represents the same district as Vito Fossella!
And not just any Staten Island Republican. He represents the same district as Vito Fossella!
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Clippers stage silent protest to owner While it has not yet been proven that it was the owner who said these things, apparently his team is convinced. If it is determined he said it, he should be forced to sell the team.
- Abbas calls Holocaust 'most heinous crime' It's good to see an Arab, Muslim leader affirm the history of the Holocaust.
- Tennessee policeman fired after photos show him choking student
Bad News
- Turkey expands secret service powers Turkey is not a democracy. It should not be admitted to the EU.
- 4 US TV shows ordered off Chinese websites
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Arkansas: Voter ID Law Is Invalidated
- New Andy Warhol images found on old disks
- U.S. wins $1.2 million penalty against bank for aiding payday loans
- James Earl Jones returning to Broadway this fall I've seen him on Broadway twice now. He's wonderful on stage.
- Alaska Supreme Court Says Tax Exemptions Cannot Be Denied to Gay Couples
Bad News
- Russia extends opposition leader Navalny's house arrest Russia is not a democracy.
- Religious Minorities Still Waiting for a New Day in Egypt
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- NBC adding Weir, Lipinski to Derby I really enjoyed their work at the Olympics.
- JetBlue pilots vote to unionize, shares dip
- Silver wants [NBA] age limit change, no rush on others I really dislike the one and done system. I'd prefer what they have for football, where they have to wait 3 years to turn pro.
- The American Middle Class Is No Longer the World’s Richest
- Russian social network founder says he has been fired Russia is not a democracy.
- Russia opposition leader Alexei Navalny fined for libel Russia is not a democracy.
- Saudi watchdog to regulate homegrown YouTube shows: newspaper
- Boy Scouts of America Shuts Down Seattle Troop Over Gay Scoutmaster
Monday, April 21, 2014
Friday, April 18, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- N.Y. court advances lawsuit against Martha Stewart Living on pet products She seems to have no respect for the contracts she signs with business partners, nor with the law in general.
- Landlords to Repay Over $1 Million in Fees
- Judge: Ohio must recognize other states' gay marriages
- India: Transgenders get right to be called the third gender
- RuPaul's Drag Race, Logo TV Apologize for Transphobic Slur I still have no interest in watching it.
- NYC Police Unit That Spied on Muslims Is Disbanded
- Smartphone makers, carriers embrace anti-theft initiative The first time I lost a phone I was amazed there was no way to actually disable it. All that could be done was to remove it from my account at my carrier.
Bad News
Monday, April 14, 2014
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Friday, April 11, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Pediatrician gets prison for 'waterboarding' stepdaughter
- Justice Dept. Accuses Albuquerque Police of Excessive Force I hope this will lessen police over-reaction.
- 5th arrest made in Detroit mob attack on motorist
- NYC law opposed by banks to move forward
- New Minn. law aims to protect LGBT students from bullying
Bad News
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Italian court recognizes gay marriage for first time
- Culinary Institute of America Takes In Mural Made for CBS
- UMass basketball player announces he's gay
- Federal Judge Plans To Strike Down Ohio Marriage Recognition Ban
- Supreme Court won't hear appeal of New Mexico gay bias case
- Russian Province Declares Ban on LGBT Rallies Illegal
- Social Security Administration makes it easier for trans people to receive benefits
Sunday, April 06, 2014
Saturday, April 05, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Transgender candidate elected to Wis. city council
- Mozilla CEO resigns, opposition to gay marriage drew fire This is not a free speech issue. The Constitution only bars government interference in free speech, not the actions of private entities.
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
It's a win, win, win!
Hey NY area former musicians! You know who you are. You haven't played that instrument since high school, and it's just gathering dust. Now you can help a kid, get a tax deduction, and free up some closet space. Win, win, win!
Go to http://www.wqxr.org/kids
Go to http://www.wqxr.org/kids
Monday, March 24, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- U.S. House ethics board sees evidence of abuse by Representative McMorris Rodgers Another Republican in trouble.
- Group of 8 Leaders Agree to Exclude Putin
- VP Biden calls on Congress to pass gay rights bill
- Judge: Labor company liable for Thai worker abuse
- Judge in racial profiling case scolds sheriff aide
- Peruvian club fined $12,000 for racist fan chants
Bad News
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Today's news round-up--mostly bad
Good News
- $5-million stolen Rembrandt found after 15 years
- Democrats Plan Big Ad Campaign in Challenge to Koch Brothers
- Chimp attack victim asks again for right to sue The law is well-established that the failure of the government to enforce a law does not give a member of the public the right to sue for injuries. This would be a very bad precedent.
- Black preschoolers more likely to face suspension
- Turkey blocks Twitter days before vote as PM fights scandal
- Two States Win Court Approval on Voter Rules
- Sexual Misconduct Case Ends With No Jail Time for General
- Iran's Khamenei reiterates doubts about Holocaust
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- New York McDonald's owner to pay $500,000 to settle worker claims
- Obama gives Medal of Honor to 24 vets from 3 wars
- Salvation Army settles New York workers' suit They admitted no wrongdoing, but they paid $450,000. It's almost as much as McDonald's.
- New York Settles Bias Lawsuit Against Fire Department
Bad News
- Students Say Profile On Gay Teen is Removed From Yearbook
- NC School Punishes 9-Year-Old Victim, Not His Bullies
- Pandora raises fee for ad-free music service by $1 a month My $36 annual membership is up for renewal at the end of the month, and Pandora has said they will be charging me for the next year on the 31st. I hope that's still true.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Today's news round-up--still all good
Good News
- In Reversal Since the Recession, Some States Give More Money to Public Television
- U.S. forces seize tanker carrying oil from Libya rebel port
- Guinness pulls out of NY's St. Patrick's parade over ban on gays
- Irish ask: What's the big deal about letting gays in St. Pat's parades?
- Judge orders Chris Brown to remain in jail
- U.S. TV pitchman Trudeau sentenced to 10 years in prison
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Today's news round-up--it's all good
Good News
- Boston mayor to miss St. Patrick's parade over exclusion of gay marchers
- Tennessee must recognize marriages of three same-sex couples: judge
- US judge strikes Arkansas' 12-week abortion ban
- Obama Cracks Down on For-Profit Programs That Don't Help Grads Get Jobs
- Trump says he's not running for New York governor He expected the nomination to be handed to him. That's not the way a democracy works.
- Pakistan court reduces sentence of doctor who helped find bin Laden
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Sunday, March 09, 2014
Saturday, March 08, 2014
Today's news round-up--it's all bad
Bad News
- Ohio: Two Libertarians Removed From Ballot The Republicans will do anything to keep candidates of the ballot when they would take votes away from them.
- Network says signal of Egyptian satire show jammed Censorship.
- Juror Loses Job for Serving in Terror Trial
Friday, March 07, 2014
Plats du jour--guest submission
Everyone shops at Costco.
Found next to each other in the Costco parking lot by Joanne.
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Recent news round-up
Good News
Bad News
Bad News
- Democrats in U.S. Senate block Obama civil rights lawyer Even the worst criminal deserves a fair trial and appeals, and in our adversarial legal system attorneys are necessary for that. There should be no penalties for attorneys who do that work.
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Animal headline of the day
Yosemite bears turn health nuts with junk food off menu
The Yogi Bear cartoons were just predicting history.
The Yogi Bear cartoons were just predicting history.
Sunday, March 02, 2014
Friday, February 28, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Spain curbs power of judges in human rights cases Most of these cases have no direct connection to Spain. They do not belong in Spanish courts.
- Gay and Undocumented Arizonans Celebrate Veto of Refusal of Service Bill From yesterday, in case you happened to have missed this.
- Uganda slapped with aid cuts over anti-gay law
- New Zealand prostitute wins sex harassment claim
- Primaries offer 1st major test of voter ID laws Contrary to what the Republican politician said, these laws reduce the credibility of elections in my eyes. They just aren't letting all eligible voters vote.
- Russia opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest Now that the Olympics are over, Russia reverts to the persecution of the political opposition. It is not a democracy.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Saturday, February 08, 2014
Friday, February 07, 2014
Free 24/7 Beatles radio all weekend!
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' arrival in the US.
http://www.iheart.com/live/247-beatles-5708
Thursday, February 06, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Recovered violin confirmed as stolen Stradivarius
- Authors denounce 'choking' Russian laws The denunciation is good, the laws are bad.
- Maine Supreme Court rules in favor of transgender girl in Orono school bathroom case I thought I had put this in previously, but it looks like I didn't.
Bad News
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Today's news roundup
Good News
Bad News
Bad News
- Utah Proposal Dictates Transgender Bathroom Use
- Anti-abortion groups boycott Girl Scout cookies
- Liberal Russian TV Dozhd fights closure amid boycott
- Republicans resort to trickery to outfox Democrats Be careful. Make sure your contribution is going to the candidate you want it to go to.
Monday, February 03, 2014
Sunday, February 02, 2014
Friday, January 31, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Texas board approves textbook review rule changes
- Ex-official says Christie knew about bridge lane closures -report
- Important change for hurricane warnings in 2014
- Employees put on leave after school lunches taken
- Time Warner Cable promises upgraded internet, TV service in response to rival takeover attempt I can't wait. I'm one of their customers, and sometimes the speed is very slow.
- 2 Utah men charged with toppling ancient rock
- Funds Meant for Charters May Be Diverted to Pre-K
- Domino’s Delivery Workers Settle Suit for $1.3 Million
Bad News
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Bitcoin dealers charged in US with money laundering
- Court: Disgraced ex-journalist can't practice law Would you trust him to be your lawyer?
- Ride service Uber faces lawsuit after fatal San Francisco crash Uber seems to think laws don't apply to them.
- Florida congressman Radel resigns after cocaine charge I'm glad he realized he's unfit to serve.
- Northern Cyprus lifts ban on gay sex
Bad News
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Semi-random thoughts
- When did "USC" start referring to the University of South Carolina and not the University of Southern California?
- My glob just passed 125,000 visitors. Thank you for reading it.
- The post office sent me back a piece of an envelope I had mailed--most likely one of my estimated tax payments. All I got was the empty end with my return address on it. I was afraid that I'd be hit with a late payment charge, but both of my checks got to the tax people just fine.
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