Weird Medical Stuff - Powerful Tomatoes Leave More Than 20 Dead May 11, 2008
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Deb’s House Concerts
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Weird Brain Stuff
I glanced at this headline:
Powerful Tornadoes Leave More Than 20 Dead
And, read it as:
Powerful Tomatoes Leave More Than 20 Dead
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A woman who can’t forget anything:
Jill Price’s book details what it’s like to carry around decades of highly detailed memories about her daily life.
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Health Risks by Profession
Jobs at Risk For Disease
(from AOL Health)Professional firefighters have higher-than-average risk of contracting colon and brain cancer, a study by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health found. Evidence also indicated that firefighers may be more susceptible to bladder and kidney cancers, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
A separate Australian study recently revealed that health and community workers — including doctors, nurses and social workers — were twice as likely to suffer from cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease and stroke. The study was based on data tracking 4,000 people between the ages of 45 and 65.
Restaurant workers were twice as likely than the average worker to get bronchitis as well as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and endocrine conditions such as diabetes, the Australian study found.
Retail workers faced higher rates of musculoskeletal conditions, such as shoulder or ankle injuries.
The Australian study also found that office workers were less likely to suffer from cancer. Workers in other industries including education, transportation, construction and agriculture did not show significantly higher rates of chronic illness. Sources: theage.com.au, Reuters
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Suicidal Doctors
Know-How Raises Suicide Risk for Doctors
By LINDSEY TANNER,
AP
Posted: 2008-05-10 00:09:45
Filed Under: Health News
CHICAGO (May- There’s a grim, rarely talked-about twist to all that medical know-how doctors learn to save lives: It makes them especially good at ending their own. An estimated 300 to 400 U.S. doctors kill themselves each year - a suicide rate thought to be higher than in the general population, although exact figures are hard to come by.
Some doctors believe the stigma of mental illness is magnified in a profession that prides itself on stoicism and bravado. Many fear admitting psychiatric problems could be fatal to their careers, so they suffer in silence.
Twenty-Four Days of Deb’s House Concerts, subscribe to the feed, http://dhconcerts.wordpress.com/feed May 11, 2008
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10 posts in the last 23 days.
Remember “Lean In For A Kiss” is still available free on eFolkMusic.
Click here to get the music
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Check out Nathan Pacheco!
He’s going to be a worldwide sensation.
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Rock On, Robin Roberts April 22, 2008
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The Country Bunny Crossed the River Jordan and Came Back With Essential Salts From the Dead Sea April 22, 2008
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Talent, Violin, Juilliard, Paranoia, Rage, Trumpet, Untreated Mental Illness … the story was on NPR’s Fresh Air today April 22, 2008
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Day of Silence April 25, 2008 - Watch Larry King’s Public Service Announcement April 24, 2008
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Top Three Today - Posts, Searches, Most Active April 24, 2008
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Gay PDA on 20/20 … compares public reactions to pda by straights and gays (man-woman, man-man, woman-woman) April 28, 2008
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More Must-See Videos: Stroke/Jill Bolte Taylor, Civil Rights/Dare Not Walk Alone, Self Portraits/Elephant Artisans, Documentary/Story of Stuff, Ellen/”This is personal to me.” May 3, 2008
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And to think I thought that when I moved to North Carolina I would miss the constant wind in Oklahoma. May 9, 2008
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Nathan Pacheco: The Man With the Beautiful Voice Writes and Performs With Yanni May 9, 2008
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Minstrel Boy’s Great Blue Heron May 11, 2008
Minstrel Boy’s Great Blue Heron May 11, 2008
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Top Three Today - Posts, Searches, Most Active April 24, 2008
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My Friend Will Be Walking in the AIDS Walk in Charlotte, N.C. Saturday, May 3, 2008 Please Visit His Page and Donate April 17, 2008
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Please Visit the Donation Page of
** North Carolina Gay Activist **
*** Thank you for your involvement! ***
If you are unable to donate online, please print out a donation form.
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Join me NCGayActivist in his efforts to support AIDS WALK Charlotte!
Thank you for supporting AIDS WALK Charlotte.Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
A Heartfelt Letter, Beautiful Flowers and A Song April 16, 2008
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For Anyone Who Cares (In Case You’re Curious)
The WordPress.com stats for this site are as follows:
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Top Posts
“Ted Haggard Is Completely Heterosexual” - a song by Roy Zimmerman, 624 views
Don’t Worry. Be Happy., 591 views
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[UPDATE: It looks like this little list of stats applies to only one day, because the 'most active' list is different today. Hmmmmmmm.
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Tubing … okay, okay, YouTube-ing … ;) April 5, 2008
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Floating down a river on an inner tube would most certainly be a more enjoyable way to spend an afternoon (than watching videos on YouTube). But, if there’s no river and there’s no inner tube, surfing ‘the internets’ will probably satisfy.
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Here are some videos I’ve found recently:
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Discovered: The real face of Leonardo da Vinci
Mcneri’s Weblog
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Transman and Wife on Oprah
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV - I’ve not found part IV.
Part V
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More from Good As You:
This weekend in Topeka, KS, there was a so-called “Million *Fag* March” held in protest of the nearly two decades of rabidly anti-gay antics that have been waged by the Westboro Baptist Church. Here are some scenes from that “faggy” soiree:
Million Fag March in Topeka KS [YouTube] Million Fag March part I [YouTube] .
10 Couples
Ten gay and lesbian couples talk about their relationships and explain why marriage is necessary for them and their families. These videos are also featured on 10Couples.org, where you can find tools to turn these stories into meaningful action. The videos were filmed and produced by the award-winning team at Public Interest (PublicInterest.tv).
24 ratingsDiversity Lesson 101: Intersexuality
Half Jack
An informative music video of sorts intended to raise awareness and educate others about intersex, focusing specifically on the need to change the current medical model that supports the practice of infant intersex surgery.
My Genderqueer Life, Part 3: What’s the “I” in LGBTQQIA??
brief overview of the relevance of intersexuality to queer issues. For more info: read “Gender Theory, Queer Theory: An Instant Primer” by Riki Wilchins vist www.ISNA.org
kelly talks about being born an intersex person
This is a scene from the film “I Think We’re Alone Now.” For more information go to www.ithinkwerealonenow.com
eFeminate Introduction
eFeminate is a blog about Natalie: an intersexed asexual who is taking estrogen to fully develop as a female. I’m in my 20s and discovering more and more about the strange and rare condition that caused me to generate an almost complete female anatomy while having a 46,XY karyotype.
Intersex Infant - Surgical Abuse
Story of a mother’s efforts to protect her son from a doctor intent to perform genital surgery. (The surgeon eventually removed her intersexed son’s healthy testicle without parental permission and against their wishes. The parents are suing, but the intersexed son is now a eunuch.)
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Nine Days of Deb’s House Concerts, subscribe to the feed, http://dhconcerts.wordpress.com/feed April 4, 2008
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Good As You’s Take on Sally Kern’s Meeting With PFLAG and PFLAG’s Press Release March 27, 2008
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Weary of The Sally March 29, 2008
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Earth Hour March 29, 2008
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There Is Yet Much Work To Do March 30, 2008
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Bullying: The Root of Fatal Violence in Our Public Schools March 31, 2008
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John McCain’s chart-topping single “Bomb Iran” March 31, 2008
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“Silly Sally sullies PFLAG’s account” - another Good-As-You take on current events March 31, 2008
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“Help Stop Sally Kern’s Right-Wing Machine!” - a request from Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) and the Cimarron Alliance Foundation (CAF) March 31, 2008
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“The Bush administration says new ethics guidelines written by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists may violate federal “conscience” laws.” - NPR.org April 1, 2008
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell on NPR Today … and other OKEQ Events This Week April 3, 2008
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There Is Yet Much Work To Do March 30, 2008
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Oklahoma is not the only place where people make their unfriendly-towards-gay-people views known. This sign was described as being in a rural part of North Carolina. I spent recent years of my life in Oklahoma. I now live in North Carolina, my home state. These attitudes sadden me no matter where they are expressed. I hope that hearts and minds will continue to change for the better, and some day there will be a place where all are people are valued and all are welcomed.
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Thanks to Craig at NC Gay Activist for this photo.
Visit Towleroad for the original post and comments.
Jack and Hill - Jack Nicholson endorses Hillary Clinton March 3, 2008
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This is a great video. It’s a montage of clips from Jack Nicholson movies in which his character responds to various comments. It all works together as a pro-Hillary ad. It’s a great commercial, and worth watching, no matter who you plan to vote for.
h/t Good As You h/t Towleroad - Anatomy of a Viral Video: Who’s Behind the Nicholson - Clinton Ad? [Towle]And now folks, it’s time for who do you trust? Hubba hubba hubba, money, money, money. Who do you trust?
Don’t we need a president we can trust to be ready to go on day one?
Things could be better, Lloyd. Things could be a whole lot better.
Who has a plan to deal with the nearly 47 million Americans without health care?
Maybe we as officers have a responsibility to this country to see that the men and women charged with its security are trained professionals. Yes, I’m certain that I read that somewhere once.
Who has a plan to bring our troops home and restore our credibility around the world?
What can I tell you kid? You’re right. When you’re right, you’re right. And, you’re right.
So let’s get real about the future.
Okay, I’ll make it as easy for you as I can.
We need Hillary Clinton as our next President.
There is nothing on this earth sexier, believe me gentlemen, than a woman that you have to salute in the morning.
I’m Jack Nicholson, and I approve this message.
I Found Your Camera March 1, 2008
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Matt Preprost, of www.ifoundyourcamera.net, speaks with CBC Radio’s “As It Happens Now”.
Aired February 8th, 2008.
Music: “Your Hand in Mine” performed by Explosions in the Sky
Teaching Peace February 19, 2008
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Land of the Free? Home of the Brave? February 11, 2008
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What has happened to our country? I know there are many good people in law enforcement. Why is abuse of power tolerated? (more…)
Rosie: “Enough” February 10, 2008
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I Laughed Out Loud February 9, 2008
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GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING
DO NOT SWALLOW CHEWING-GUM !!
(This arrived in my inbox via email. I do not know the source of this photo.)
