Some more Linkety catchup before bed
This one's turning into a combination of GLBT news, Black History Month stuff, more science geekery, a bunch of awesome pic posts, some gender stuff, some poly stuff, and a hefty dose of random, funny, and weird thrown in.
Signal Boost: Sigh. Kitten. Help, please.
Great dynasties of the world: The Doctors
Ian Sansom explores the most famous Time Lord's family tree
A Legal Manual for an Apocalyptic New York
I never wanted to be honey
talking about bullying and gender identity
Pics: Chinese New Year, 2011
Samples of retina-gasmic HDR photos -- These remind me a lot of tripping.
Pics: Valentine's Day around the world
A handful of stunning NY Times photography from Tahrir Square.
If MSG is so bad for you, why doesn't everyone in Asia have a headache?
National Doodle Day 2011
Dan Savage: Please Stop
ScienceShot: Bats Are Social Networking Rockstars
Message in a wobble: Black holes send memos in light
Thinking of inking?
What to expect from laser tattoo removal (no, I have no intentions in this direction)
Experiment volunteers 'to land on Mars'
Female Condoms Distributed in San Francisco -- This is why we need to stop calling them "female condoms" and start calling them "receptive condoms". It's not just a language thing; in some cases it prevents gay organizations from using funding for them, since they're "specifically for women".
More: San Francisco to Advertise Female Condom to Gay Men (comments include further links)
Canada's Trans Rights Bill C-389 Passes
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Nine
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Eleven
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Twelve
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Thirteen
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Fourteen
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Fifteen
GOProud May Not Be Welcome at CPAC 2012
Peruvian Police In Riot Gear Attack Queer Kiss-In
Marriage Bill Introduced in Washington on Valentine's Day
High School Goes Gender-Neutral for Prom
Australian TV Station Cleared of Charges in Homophobic Bathhouse Sting
Rhode Island Compromise on Marriage Looks Familiar
Dr Phil Doesn't Want 'Confused' Boys to Play with Girls' Toys
Haitian Vodou and the Acceptance of LGBTQ Identities
Scampering Through the News
Egypt: We Should be Celebrating -- Um, that author is not actually a pseudonym of mine or anything, for people who are confused. Might be a distant relative, though. My middle name is a family name, so I'm related to a lot of Whitmans.
Very Naughty Girls: Lesbian BDSM in the 1920's
Almost Naked Cute Guys Booty Dancing
Portrait: Ruby Dee
A boy without a cerebellum learns to walk
Litter of Sphynx kittens. Cute? Horrify? I just don't know. (also, according to the poster these are apparently a different breed of hairless cat called Kohonas)
Fecal transplants to cure Clostridium difficile infection
Getting good poly advice into colleges
"Love the Ones You're With"
A mass-market article with a huge readership features a bit of education and then a couple of self-declared former polyamorists who never got it.
A columnist for one of Canada's large chain newspapers admits she has trouble handling reality, does some straight reporting but can't be bothered to look up the difference between polyamory and polygamy, then expects her subjects to carry the burden for her reality-handling problem.
A therapist for polyfolks speaks out
"How Not to Have an Open Relationship"
The Dos and Don'ts of Attracting Hot Bi Babes -- *chuckle* Accurate as all hell.
Cat vs Metronome and other goodies from Thrilling Wonder
Hilarious photo booth.
Cat Moves In to Elementary School
Sing to me, [info]ironychan, of arms and some puppets:
7 Unique Study Abroad Programs
Photo Essay: Amazing Libraries Around the World
Photo Essay: 18 Natural Wonders of the USA
Instrumental Activism: 10 World Changing Female Artists
8 Travel Products with Dodgy Ethical Records
11 Reasons the TSA is NOT Making Us Safer, and Why It Needs to be Reformed NOW
Havana’s lessons in green living
Brownies From God: 5 Recipes Made With Illegal Plants
5 Awesome Parasites That Torture Animals (That I Hate)
8 Real Photographs That Prove Hell Exists on Earth
12 Things You'll Wish You'd Never Seen Under a Microscope
The True Stories Behind 5 Famous WTF Images
6 Artists You Didn't Know Made Your Favorite Movie Moments
5 Ways to Avoid Your Terrible Parents' Mistakes
5 Ridiculous Things You Probably Believe About Islam
Signal Boost: Sigh. Kitten. Help, please.
Great dynasties of the world: The Doctors
Ian Sansom explores the most famous Time Lord's family tree
A Legal Manual for an Apocalyptic New York
I never wanted to be honey
talking about bullying and gender identity
Pics: Chinese New Year, 2011
Samples of retina-gasmic HDR photos -- These remind me a lot of tripping.
Pics: Valentine's Day around the world
A handful of stunning NY Times photography from Tahrir Square.
If MSG is so bad for you, why doesn't everyone in Asia have a headache?
National Doodle Day 2011
Dan Savage: Please Stop
ScienceShot: Bats Are Social Networking Rockstars
Message in a wobble: Black holes send memos in light
Thinking of inking?
What to expect from laser tattoo removal (no, I have no intentions in this direction)
Experiment volunteers 'to land on Mars'
Female Condoms Distributed in San Francisco -- This is why we need to stop calling them "female condoms" and start calling them "receptive condoms". It's not just a language thing; in some cases it prevents gay organizations from using funding for them, since they're "specifically for women".
More: San Francisco to Advertise Female Condom to Gay Men (comments include further links)
Canada's Trans Rights Bill C-389 Passes
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Nine
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Eleven
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Twelve
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Thirteen
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Fourteen
Black History Month With [info]radiovolume, Day Fifteen
GOProud May Not Be Welcome at CPAC 2012
Peruvian Police In Riot Gear Attack Queer Kiss-In
Marriage Bill Introduced in Washington on Valentine's Day
High School Goes Gender-Neutral for Prom
Australian TV Station Cleared of Charges in Homophobic Bathhouse Sting
Rhode Island Compromise on Marriage Looks Familiar
Dr Phil Doesn't Want 'Confused' Boys to Play with Girls' Toys
Haitian Vodou and the Acceptance of LGBTQ Identities
Scampering Through the News
Egypt: We Should be Celebrating -- Um, that author is not actually a pseudonym of mine or anything, for people who are confused. Might be a distant relative, though. My middle name is a family name, so I'm related to a lot of Whitmans.
Very Naughty Girls: Lesbian BDSM in the 1920's
Almost Naked Cute Guys Booty Dancing
Portrait: Ruby Dee
A boy without a cerebellum learns to walk
Litter of Sphynx kittens. Cute? Horrify? I just don't know. (also, according to the poster these are apparently a different breed of hairless cat called Kohonas)
Fecal transplants to cure Clostridium difficile infection
Getting good poly advice into colleges
"Love the Ones You're With"
A mass-market article with a huge readership features a bit of education and then a couple of self-declared former polyamorists who never got it.
A columnist for one of Canada's large chain newspapers admits she has trouble handling reality, does some straight reporting but can't be bothered to look up the difference between polyamory and polygamy, then expects her subjects to carry the burden for her reality-handling problem.
A therapist for polyfolks speaks out
"How Not to Have an Open Relationship"
The Dos and Don'ts of Attracting Hot Bi Babes -- *chuckle* Accurate as all hell.
Cat vs Metronome and other goodies from Thrilling Wonder
Hilarious photo booth.
Cat Moves In to Elementary School
Sing to me, [info]ironychan, of arms and some puppets:
7 Unique Study Abroad Programs
Photo Essay: Amazing Libraries Around the World
Photo Essay: 18 Natural Wonders of the USA
Instrumental Activism: 10 World Changing Female Artists
8 Travel Products with Dodgy Ethical Records
11 Reasons the TSA is NOT Making Us Safer, and Why It Needs to be Reformed NOW
Havana’s lessons in green living
Brownies From God: 5 Recipes Made With Illegal Plants
5 Awesome Parasites That Torture Animals (That I Hate)
8 Real Photographs That Prove Hell Exists on Earth
12 Things You'll Wish You'd Never Seen Under a Microscope
The True Stories Behind 5 Famous WTF Images
6 Artists You Didn't Know Made Your Favorite Movie Moments
5 Ways to Avoid Your Terrible Parents' Mistakes
5 Ridiculous Things You Probably Believe About Islam