- Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination Claim Against a Restaurant Management Company I'm glad the company had to pay.
3 days ago
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
Monday, September 01, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Judge Blocks Abortion Law in Louisiana
- Insufficient postage leads to bust of fake drugs
- Egypt delays deadline for criticized NGO registry
- After unrest over shooting, Ferguson police now wear body cameras
Bad News
- Brazil poll favorite rows back on gay marriage
- Boko Haram kill scores in captured Nigeria town
- North Korea tightens grip on phone SIM cards used by tourists
- Border Patrol Agent Fires at Armed Militia Member "Militias" shouldn't be hanging around near the border. He's lucky he's still alive.
Animal headline of the day
Dog turns on stove, which then sets laptop ablaze
Who would leave a laptop on a stove? Who would leave anything burnable on a stove?
Who would leave a laptop on a stove? Who would leave anything burnable on a stove?
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Today's news round-up
Friday, August 29, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Federal judge halts key part of Texas abortion law
- Police officer resigns, another is fired after Ferguson incidents
- Chief in $800M fraud gets 20 years prison
- Brazilian club promises to punish racist fans
- U.S. government sues Minneapolis suburb for rejecting Islamic center
- Man is guilty of murder after his dogs kill woman
Plat du jour--guest submission
A "gooner" is a fan of Arsenal, a British soccer team.
Found by Joanne.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- California: Insurers must cover elective abortions
- Ecuador Grants New Status to Same-Sex Couples
- Airbnb to Expose 124 Hosts to New York Attorney General
Bad News
- Dad of 'affluenza' teen accused of impersonating police We can see where the kid got that way.
Semi-random thoughts
- I'd complain about all the ice bucket challenge things littering up the internet, but I'm just as tired of seeing people complaining about them. I guess I'm just as bad.
- Is a recipe that calls for just the egg whites racist?
- I have learned two things about IDs recently. First, many countries, including much of Europe, require US passports to be at least six months from expiration for entry. Second, standard NY driver's licenses are no longer valid for entry into Federal buildings. This will also be true for airport security, but not until at least 2016.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Two Arrested as New York City Focuses on Deed Fraud
- The Growing Blue-State Diaspora
- Same-sex couple, wedding venue in central Minnesota settle discrimination case
Bad News
- Self-help author convicted in deaths hosts seminar
- Woman, children accidentally pulled over by police at gunpoint I suspect they were looking for four black males, and she is black. Close enough, to them.
- Florida Judge Deals a Blow to Democrats on Districting
Friday, August 22, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Wikipedia Gives Congress a Timeout After Transphobic Edits
- Teen gets 11 years for carving swastika on boy
- New York’s Top Jail Investigator Resigns After Inquiry on Rikers Brutality
- New York Process Servers Lose a Suit on New Rules
- Labor Department protects transgender employees of federal contractors
Bad News
- US reporter expelled from Afghanistan over election story
- Boko Haram takes over another Nigeria town
- Sweden artist jailed for denigrating blacks, Roma Freedom of speech includes the right to say objectionable things.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Smithsonian adds LGBT history to museum collection
- TSA to train officers on recognizing DC licenses
- Maryland to guarantee athletic scholarships
- White House Promises to Change Rules for Removal From No-Fly List
Bad News
- World's 'Most Pierced Man' Turned Away from Dubai Stay away from Dubai. It is an intolerant place.
- Florida woman shoots grandson, 7, after mistaking him for intruder A gun in a home is much more likely to kill or wound an inhabitant of the home than an intruder.
- Miss. man shot 2 weeks after cross burning in yard
Monday, August 18, 2014
Semi-random thoughts
- I'm always amazed how people will comment on posts without reading the previous comments. I'm not even talking about the ones where there have been dozens of previous comments. Are people so lazy that they can't be bothered to read a half dozen short comments?
- After seven years, I've gotten a new computer. It's an HP "desktop." Quotation marks because it goes under the desk, not on top. There are a number of things I could say about this change, but for the moment I'll just mention one, which really surprised me. I love the mouse that came with it. It looks like a zillion other black mice, without even a logo. It's a tiny bit longer and wider than the Logitech I've been using. I thought this might be a problem, but it's not--maybe because it's not as thick as the old one. But the big difference is the shape of the sides. The Logitech has slightly convex, slightly inward sloping sides. The HP's sides are concave. It takes a small amount of inward force to keep a grip on the Logitech. It takes no force at all with the HP--the overhang of the concave sides keep my thumb and ring finger in place. The result is all of my effort goes to moving the mouse, and none to keeping my hand on it. It's great.
- There should be a rule for all journalists: If you put a Manhattan address that's on an avenue in your article, you have to put in the cross street.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Feds to bitcoin users: You’re on your own I'm glad these warnings are going out. I wouldn't touch bitcoins with a 10 foot pole.
- Times Square Characters Say ‘Tipping Is Optional’ Leaflets Are Hurting Business
Friday, August 15, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Texas Gov. Perry Indicted on Charge of Abuse of Power
- NYPD Sends Out Official Memo Telling Officers They’re Allowed to Be Photographed
- Couple accused of abusing adopted children arrested in Oregon
- U.S. lawmakers want to end transfers of military equipment to police
- Orlando Unanimously Approves Transgender Nondiscrimination Protections
- Court Rulings Are A Victory For Transgender Men
- Catholic High School Stands by Gay Coach After He Came Out
- NYC Detectives Are Now Calling ‘Gotcha’ Far From the Scene of the Theft
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Reclassify Internet providers for 'net neutrality': NY Times
- U.S. Military Eases Hairstyle Rules After Outcry From Black Recruits
- U.S. sovereign group's leader convicted of selling fake IDs
- US reporter vows to 'keep fighting' to protect source
- Museums team up to digitize Warhol films
- Man faces sentencing for beating girlfriend's son
- Final pair convicted in Aryan Brotherhood of Texas case: prosecutors
- Oregon Health Authority To Cover Hormones, Surgery for Transgender People
- NY State fines upstate farm that rebuffed same-sex wedding
Bad News
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Glob anniversary
Today is the ninth anniversary of this blog. As of this writing it's had 129,892 visitors! If people keep visiting, I'll keep posting.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Saturday, August 09, 2014
Friday, August 08, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Rikers Jail to Open Transgender Unit
- Judge rules Ten Commandments monument must go The Ten Commandments is a religious document, not a historical document.
- Michigan porch shooter found guilty of second-degree murder
- Judge rejects $324.5 million settlement over Apple, Google hiring I'm only sad that Jobs isn't still alive to see this. He had total disregard for the law.
- (Tenn.) State Sen. Stacey Campfield loses seat in primary
- New outcry as Erdogan tells female reporter to 'know your place' Turkey is clearly not ready to join the EU.
- Russia demands Internet users show ID to access public Wifi
- Drone crashes into famed hot spring at Yellowstone National Park People should be required to have licenses to fly these things, just like they need licenses to drive cars.
- Chattanooga domestic partner benefits rejected
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
Question of the day
Why is it that some things are described as unwieldy, but nothing is ever described as wieldy?
Monday, August 04, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
Bad News
Bad News
- Hacker says to show passenger jets at risk of cyber attack The story is preview of an upcoming talk at the Black Hat conference. The headline leaves a lot to be desired.
- Rancher: Standoff with feds a spiritual battle No, it's a battle to get a deadbeat to pay for what he has gotten from the government.
Question of the day
Why is the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority putting in Wi-Fi and cellular service on the subway platforms while broadcasting police announcements advising passengers to hide their electronic devices?
Sunday, August 03, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Nonprofits Provide Jobless Men With a Fitting for a Second Chance I've seen a program to provide unemployed women with interview clothes (though they did not want to help transgender women in some cities). This is the first one I've seen for men.
- Vietnam hosts third gay pride parade as attitudes soften
- 'Revenge porn' now illegal in New York Bad headline. It will become illegal in November.
Bad News
Friday, August 01, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Contract talks in Met Opera labor dispute extended
- Uganda court scraps new anti-gay law
- Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds registry for same-sex couples
- Law changed to allow 'unlocking' cellphones
- Challenge to gay conversion ban is dismissed
- Court clears way for California to sell $8 billion of bullet-train bonds There should be high speed trains all over the country.
Bad News
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Plat du jour
A souvenir of my recent trip to Las Vegas. This was on the courtesy van that took us to an indoor, air conditioned electric go-kart race track. (They're opening a place on Long Island.)
Recent news round-up
Good News
- U.S. court: Va. gay marriage ban unconstitutional
- US appeals court blocks Mississippi abortion law
- ESPN suspends Smith for comments on abuse Never blame the victim. Even a little.
- At Judge’s Behest, U.S. Shortens Man's 57-Year Mandatory Sentence
- Wisconsin Badgers get Final Four rings Go Badgers!
- Pussy Riot pair sue Russia over imprisonment
Bad News
Monday, July 28, 2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- UConn makes 3-D copies of antique instrument parts
- BuzzFeed Politics Writer Is Fired Over Plagiarism It's good he was fired.
- Alaska Supreme Court says same-sex couples entitled to death benefits
- Montana Supreme Court reprimands judge for rape comments He should have been thrown off the bench.
Plat du jour--guest submission
I guess that's a reasonable excuse for having a Land Rover.
Found by Joanne.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Obama strengthens gay, transgender workplace rights
- Friend of accused Boston bomber found guilty of obstructing justice
Bad News
- Pakistani elders forbid fleeing women from collecting food aid
- Malaysia Airlines plane diverts from Ukraine to Syria The people running the airline are idiots. Nobody should fly with them.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
Breakout!
If don't post for a few weeks, that's what I'll be doing.
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Appeals court upholds decision voiding Okla. gay marriage ban
- Mom who left kids in hot car may avoid prosecution
- Sudanese family lawyer drops lawsuit against Christian woman I'm guessing someone paid the family off.
- Conn. Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage rights are retroactive
- Iowa: Mandatory Minimums for Juveniles Thrown Out
Bad News
The bartender didn't get it
A couple of nights ago I went to a bar and the bartender was wearing a t-shirt that said "Drinking Consultants Since 1998." I asked her what consultants taste like.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Atheist to open NY meeting; top court OK'd prayers
- Indiana marriage law is discriminatory, US court says in ruling for humanists
- Military's tobacco discount: Up in smoke
- Missouri governor vetoes bill allowing schools to designate armed officers
- US consumer bureau sues debt-collection law firm
Bad News
Happy St. Swithin's Day!
It's St. Swithin's Day, which British folklore says will predict the next 40 days' weather. If you believe this, and it's raining hard, start building an ark fast.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Happy Bastille Day!
It's Bastille Day, which marks the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789--their 4th of July.
And happy anniversary to Helen and Rachel, and happy birthday to Johanna!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
3,000 posts!
I see that yesterday's was my 3,000th post. I don't really write much of anything any more, but people do seem to keep reading. So I'll keep posting my headlines and license plates and anything else that catches my fancy but doesn't take me very much time. Thanks for sticking around.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- LeBron James returns to Cavs: 'I'm coming home' Go Cavaliers! (but basketball is a team game--even LeBron will need help to bring a championship to Cleveland.)
- James' return to Cleveland could complicate GOP
- Judge Rules G.O.P. Illegally Redrew Florida Districts
- Ace Cash Express settles debt collection claims
- Laverne Cox Makes History As First Transgender Emmy Nominee Several years ago, she replaced me as the "Trophy Girl" at a local LGBT arts festival awards event. I guess they knew what they were doing.
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
Monday, July 07, 2014
Sunday, July 06, 2014
Saturday, July 05, 2014
Friday, July 04, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
Bad News
- Google criticised for BBC takedown Deliberate strategy or not, Google's action shows how flawed the EU's order to it is. The ones who they should have ordered to take down this material were the sites actually controlling it--in this case, the BBC.
- Fake Job Applications Prove There’s Real LGBT Discrimination in Hiring
- Russian lawmakers pass new bill restricting Internet
Thursday, July 03, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- NYC cabbie guilty of arranging Pakistan killings
- Massachusetts working on abortion clinic bill
- Navy's first four-star female admiral a trailblazer with a sense of humor
Bad News
- Maine governor admits to meeting with individuals tied to domestic terror movement
- Sudan's Christian convert woman faces new lawsuit Adults do not belong to their fathers or their families.
- China bans Ramadan fast in Muslim northwest
- Red Cross suspends Ebola operations in southeast Guinea after threats
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Canada Supreme Court rules Wal-Mart must compensate workers
- Boston to ramp up police presence around abortion clinics
- NY City Council votes to create municipal ID cards
- Deal to End Senate Rift May Give Democrats Full Control in Albany If this happens it will mean GENDA has a good chance of passing next year.
- Vancouver school board approves new policy addressing transgender students
- Montana judge: Suspension over remarks unwarranted He is incompetent to be a judge, and should be removed from the bench.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Today's news roundup
Good News
- Transgender priest to preach at National Cathedral
- Openly gay governor candidate leads pride parade
- Presbyterian assembly: Gay marriage is Christian
- Albuquerque protesters put police chief 'on trial'
- US slaps sanctions on Uganda for 'vile' anti-gay laws
- Arizona man sentenced to four years prison in baby's hot car death He belongs in jail.
Bad News
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.
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