Check this out.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/11/26/iraq.bride/index.html
Even Iraqi insurgents are cross dressers... That makes them transgender, so their fight is uhh basically like ours....
If anything maybe we should donate razers so they can get that rid of that ugly stubble.....
Just think if they were on US soil? The federal government would have to give them what they wanted. NOT....
The US Federal government never gives up anything without a fight....

I support Dog the Bounty Huter aka Duane Chapman.
I don't support his son Chris Tucker.

BUT an issue that needs attention are family dynamics.
I have experienced some cutthroat shit from own family, and they have put me through hell.
I had to move 3000 miles away to get away from the shit my family dishes out.

I have a son, and have paid over 23,000 in child support, BUT I have never seen him.
I've seen pictures, but haven't seen him.

So the bottom line is that families in America are crap.
Fatherless children are everywhere...
Kids that do have fathers are being turned into murderers, or they become cut-throat and hurt everyone in the process.

On Wednesday November 7th 2007 the US House of Representatives passed landmark civil rights bill that will give people who are gay, lesbian or bisexual federal protection in the workplace.

However, most people still believe the House vote was largely symbolic because it will undergo severe scrutiny in the Senate and once again President Bush has vowed to veto the legislation.

Politicians have cited many reasons why transgender people were dropped from that bill, and one of those is religion.

Although the US Constitution strictly forbids the church from interfering in State or government affairs they still determine which laws get passed and which laws do not get passed. Dina Boyer a transgender activist says enough is enough. She says we need politicians that know the Constitution and will stand up to the religious right. She also says that it is also un-American or not patriotic to take taxes from people without Representation from the government.

However, Boyer also believes that TG activist need to rethink their strategies and create propaganda that shows the real life day-to-day struggles of the TG community.

"One of those includes the ideas that if you are TG then don't sleep with someone who does not know your true gender."

She says we need activist' that can show the struggles thru video, films, books etc. It is time America takes a look inside our lives. Boyer says America needs to see how we can and will be productive members of society.

Cecilia Chung Deputy Director of the Transgender Law Center, http://www.transgenderlawcenter.org says we need to focus on the people who are not perceived as the Jerry Springer types, and focus on how we can be included in legislation that will protect our civil rights. She also believes that Politicians are always pushing us under the rug, and are neither sympathetic nor empathetic when thinking about the TG community.

Earthquake near San Jose, CA
STRONG AFTERSHOCKS (Magnitude 5 and larger)
At this time (immediately after the mainshock) the probability of a strong and possibly damaging aftershock IN THE NEXT 7 DAYS is approximately 30 PERCENT.
EARTHQUAKES LARGER THAN THE MAINSHOCK
Most likely, the recent mainshock will be the largest in the sequence. However, there is a small chance (APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 PERCENT) of an earthquake equal to or larger than this mainshock in the next 7 days.
WEAK AFTERSHOCKS (Magnitude 3 to 5)
In addition, approximately 15 to 40 SMALL AFTERSHOCKS are expected in the same 7-DAY PERIOD and may be felt locally.

info copied from USGS

I live in East Palo Alto, and I felt it. There was a noise associated with the quake, but at this time there is no apparent damage in my neighborhood. It lasted at least 15 seconds and felt like it was more than 5.6 mag.
My home shook, and stuff on shelves rattled.
My cats and dogs are still staring at the walls.

Jury in Florida aquits all guards of the brutal murder of a young African American kid in a boot camp.

Dear African American community:
As a white person raised by southerners I want to say that their not guilty verdicts is a huge travesty of justice.
Those guards beat that poor kid up and allowed him to die. Teardrops.....
At this point in time I would like see some riots over that verdict.

Fuck the Justice system...

Lets take back our country and make it a liveable place, but it will take a riot. Maybe many riots.
I would like to join in on it.....
The Justice system in America is now getting away with murder and this needs to end.(period)

Pelosi wants to take the "T" out of ENDA

Bush vetoes children. Pelosi drops transgender people from important legislation.
Congress and the President have become inept.
When will we stand up and fight this doom and gloom federal government and create a country we want to live in...
Because right now the UNited States is something I don't recognize, and I was born here.
It's the governments, both local and federal who are making this country a fucked up place to live.
We the people can take back this country, but we need to use techniques used in other countries during government related turmoil.
Take back the US

California sun

California sun
Originally uploaded by dinab.

Sometimes I go on what I call photoventures. Yes I have coined a new word. It means to pick up your camera and go on a drive, or hike, or bike ride, or even kayak trip and take pictures of everything and anything that could make a great photo.
My last photoventure included a drive down a road called Del Puerto Canyon into an area that was experiencing a large forest fire. The raod was 80 miles of hairpins into areas that felt hotter than the natural environment, and was very smoky and reddish in color. Although forest fires can be deadly I find them quite exhillarating to look at, and they almost always make good pictures. I often get teary eyed when I find out they are caused by humans, but a fact of the matter, is that they are sometimes caused by lightning. Venturing near them is dangerous, but if you plan well it can be safe.
Never disobey the orders from fireman or other officials, and always stay off closed roads. Always maintain an escape route, and never get in the way of an evacuated resident.

California summers include fog, smog, smoke and sunshine. And yes it does rain, BUT some the Bay area does not get any till the Winter.
This is the one of the most adventurous States in the Union.