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What I wrote My Congressman regarding the US Economy
Jon October 1st, 2008 2:11 pm MDTI've been so disgusted listening to the Talking Heads spew bullshit on what needs to be done to get the Economy going again that I decided to write My Congressman. I encourage everyone to do the same, whether your view is in line with mine or diametrically opposed to it. Here's what I wrote My Congressman.
I'm writing to ask you 2 things and also to express my opinion.
1. Please Vote NO on any Tax Payer funded Bailout, of any kind, for Banks and Financial Institutions. As a Tax Payer, I do not want to see my Hard Earned Tax Dollars going to help out Companies or Institutions that have made irresponsible decisions. Large Firms should be treated no differently than Small Firms. If they can't stay afloat on their own, they should be allowed to go under.
2. Do NOT use my Hard Earned Tax Dollars to Subsidize the Mortgages of others. If a person was irresponsible enough to take out a Mortgage larger than they could afford then they should be foreclosed on. People must be held responsible for their actions. It would be grossly unfair to use My Hard Earned Tax Dollars to help pay off someone else's Mortgage. I have a hard enough time paying My Mortgage and My Monthly Bills without the Added Burden of Subsidizing someone else. Taxes are not levied by our Government to Redistribute wealth and it Offends me that it's even being considered.
My opinion on what should happen going forward...
1. Banks should require Substantial Down Payments before rewarding a Mortgage.
2. Banks should Verify Employment and Yearly Income before rewarding a Mortgage.
A comment on 1 and 2 above... This is what Banks always did until Our Government, towards the end of the 1990's, started pushing Banks to loosen their requirements so that more people could own homes. Well, guess what, not everyone can afford to own a home. I think that's pretty clear now and should have been obvious from the beginning.
3. Financial Institutions must be held responsible for the types of Financial Instruments they buy and sell. If they bundle up Worthless Sub Prime Mortgages into Financial Instruments and then can't sell them, well, that's life, they should be stuck with them. If it causes their Collapse, so be it.
To sum it up, Corporations AND Individuals must be held accountable for their actions. Using My and other people's Hard Earned Tax Dollars to Redistribute the Wealth to help the Rich OR the Poor, goes against everything this country stands for and the thought of it makes me sick to my stomach.
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Erowid: Documenting the Complex Relationship between Humans and Psychoactives
Jon September 12th, 2008 1:37 pm MDTJust a neat little site that I ran across...
http://www.erowid.org
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PLEASE Read, Ladies and Pass it on
Frank Disalle September 10th, 2008 8:46 am MDTTransgender Murder, Safety and Dating I really hate saying this, but it needs to be said...There are many young transgender women who are not careful about dating guys. They think that because they are young, pretty and passable they are free to date as they wish. The truth of the matter is, we have to be concerned with our safety the same as any other woman and even more. Even genetic women have to be concerned with being raped, assaulted and becoming victims of domestic violence. As a transgender woman things can become even more riskier, especially if we are pre or non-op. If we are found out men can get very upset, angry and often very violent. No man likes being lied to, but even worse the "thought" they have had sex with a person of the "same sex" and committed a "homosexual act" can drive them to become very angry and often resulting in brutal assault and even murder. Such is the case in the murder of Angie Zapata. All the hate crimes legislation in the world will do little to help us in this type of situation. I feel that many transgender murders could be prevented if only they had been upfront about their gender and screened their dates a little bit better. Does this justify these gruesome murders, positively not, but it is a very sad reality that may very well have been prevented with a bit more caution and honesty.As a transexual woman I get many requests for dates. Many of these hits are online and through social networking sites such as myspace and facebook. Even though my profiles are as transgender oriented, I get many hits from very straight men. My very first reply to any person who hits on me is "I am a male to female transexual woman and give a brief description of myself. This way no one can say I lied to them or deceived them about my gender. Usually the response back is a quick no thank you or no response at all.As much as we all like to go "stealth", I feel it is very important to be upfront about our transgender status. We need to be just as cautious as any other genetic woman and even more. Lastly, we need to screen our dates and know who we are dating. from TGLynn's Place http://tglynnsplace.blogspot.com/2008/07/transgender-murder-safety-and-dating.html[Comment on this post]
The busiest summer ever!
Nicole Morgin July 27th, 2008 7:49 pm MDTOk, sooo! I have been the busiest little bee ever. I had forgotten how much goes into my little ole lifestyle. Not to mention some modeling shoots, and building content for my upcoming site! But Im so happy and having fun, things are calming a bit and Im going to have some time to get back out and enjoy the rest of summer. I opened a flickr account for some photos and you guys and gals that have written me there, thank you! Let see: So far I've done some work now with Elle at Spell Cosmetics--She continues to be awesome and Im going to be working to get the word out in our community, but she's already like the major ROCKSTAR of gg's in Cleveland. I told her Id drop a little note on some stuff on her site and I can vouch for a couple awesome products. The Beard cover kit (Rocks) and is not expensive--the nail colors are beyond killer and she has tons of shadows and lip colors. I even gave permission for her to use a few of my images! ok, for now back to my little grind!!! Luv Ya[4 comments]
Hi
Octavio Omar B.Z. June 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm MDTHola que tal bellas damas y amigas lindas, perdon por no postear, ya que estuve algo ocupado en el trabajo. y cambie de trabajo y me va mejor aqui. Sigo soltero pero contento y me encanta hacer amigas y quizas encontrar una linda novia. Besos y buena semana.[Comment on this post]
Boston Pride Weekend 2008 Pics
Jon June 17th, 2008 2:11 pm MDTI just put up a Gallery of Assorted Pics from Boston Pride 2008. We had a whole bunch of friends up from Miami and we all had a blast, which I'm sure you can see from the Pics. The majority of pics were taken at Our place in the wee hours after Jacques Cabaret closed for the night.
Enjoy
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Ohhh Models
Nicole Morgin June 7th, 2008 4:01 pm MDTOk everyone. Ive been working diligently on my website. Im going to use a URNA member tyo host it. Ive been working with ELLE at www.spellcosmetics.com who has provided my makeovers etc. She rocks!!!! We have been collaborating as I am becoming her fashion editor. We are planning some summer makeover parties, so let me know if you have an interest!!!!![2 comments]
Serious thoughts
Amanda Elizabeth Price June 2nd, 2008 11:10 pm MDTThe last few weeks have allowed me a chance to do some thinking. SOmetimes that can be a good thing and sometimes it can be bad for me. LOL. Well I did some thinking about looking for new makeup shades, clothes and so on. Well after alot of debate in my head I made a plan, hit the mall and Old Navy and with the help of a sweet sales girl, we picked out a complete outfit. What was a first for me, was the first time i got femme and i wore pants, No skirt, no pantyhose, no high heels. this time cute capri pants, layered top and flip flops. Wow what a difference it made. I felt great. I was so shocked at how i looked in the mirror. I could fit in with all the Southern Belles i see and learn from everyday. I still love a more glam look, but my thought now is i just want that everyday look. It is easy and looks great. I posted a few pic to my profile. The main pic was made that night and i loved it. The short walk i took that night to the back of my yard, I noticed my shadow and how my walk looked in the light, how the shoes made that sound as i walked. It was wonderful. Again nobody to share it with, but, this was for me. I feel better about my look and feel i am almost there ready to hit the town at some point. So wish me luck[3 comments]
My Formative Years
Jon May 21st, 2008 9:42 am MDTI've decided to humiliate myself and post a Gallery of Pics of my Formative years, covering from about 1 year old up to about 18 years old. Click Here to have a look.
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Walking in heels!
Celeste C May 11th, 2008 8:00 am MDTSo, You Really Want to Walk in These Heels? Sergio Rossi’s creative director, Edmundo Castillo, swears you can — comfortably — if you follow his advice... 1. “Change heel heights several times a day. Feet and legs shouldn’t be allowed to mold themselves to any one shoe shape." 2. “Shoes are an emotional accessory; hurt your feet, hurt your feelings.” 3. “Befriend a salesperson who will tell you if a shoe will actually feel as good as it looks.” 4. “If you feel all the weight in the front of your foot, this heel’s your arch enemy — literally.” 5. “Your foot needs to ‘sit’ in a shoe. If you can wedge two fingers between your sole and the shoe — bye-bye!” 6. “Platforms should be no more than one-and-a-half inches high — or you’re dangling off a cliff.” 7. “Think Cinderella: A heeled shoe must fit perfectly. Faking it with the wrong size will get ugly.” 8. “Don’t shoe shop with swollen feet — e.g., when it’s hot or right after exercise.” 9. “To elongate your legs, ankle straps should sit above the ankle bone.” 10. “Still wobbling when you walk in your heels? Practice!”[1 comment]
Puente
Octavio Omar B.Z. May 2nd, 2008 5:36 pm MDTHay que aprovechar este puentecito para descansar un pocoy recargar las pilas para darle duro al trabajo y a la vida. Felicidades a todas las chicas, ahora este 10 de mayo, por ser el Dia de las Madres, bueno yo diria que de las mamis, porque todas las chicas son guspisimas y ese dia se ven mas lindas, jijiji. Y no solo ese dia se les debe de celebrar a las madre y las mamis (con todo respeto), debe de ser todo el año, con calidad, amor, respeto y cariño. Desde aqui un saludo, abrazo y beso para todas las hermosas chicas y a su mamis; con todo el afecto y respeto de un servidor para con uds. PD. Bonito fin de semana[1 comment]
Untitled Post
Danielle Rose April 29th, 2008 3:25 pm MDTWell Im back from the Orient...lol I cant wait to get back on the dance floor!!!![Comment on this post]
Hola / Hello
Octavio Omar B.Z. April 25th, 2008 4:41 pm MDTHola atodas la bellas damas y señorita que me han aceptado como su amigo, como veran soy un joven mexicano jiji , ando en busca de amistades de todo el mundo, deseo conocer mas a las bellas y lindas travesti o transexuales. No con esto quiere decir que solo quiera ligar con uds. o que solo busque vacilar, no yo busco conocer mas a cerca de uds., el como poder conocer mas a las chicas, el modo de acercame a ellas sion que piensen que les tiro la onda. Porque digo esto, porque tengo amigas travesti y transsexual, y quiero y deseo compartir mas nuestra amistad, establecer fuerte vinculos entre nosotros. Ademas el como dejar de apreciar a las lindas chicas , ya sean hetero, bisex, o cualquier orientacion, todas son bellisimas y merecen admiracion y respeto. Queda de uds. un amigo, servidor y admirador de las bellas mujeres. PD. Este texto lo tendre pronto en ingles (im sorry but english isn't my native language)[Comment on this post]
Chat Room Changes
Jon April 23rd, 2008 10:25 am MDTYeah, we know, a lot of people are pissed off that we're requiring either a Silver Level Profile (which is Free) or a Subscription to enter Chat now.
We did this because, over and over again, people have asked us to put more stringent requirements in place to keep the Trolls and all around Jerks out of the room. Allowing people to enter Chat without a Completed Profile just let people be too anonymous and too many Jerks were using Chat just to harass and annoy people.
We really see no reason for complaints. You can still use URNA Chat for Free, however, you do have to be willing to complete your Profile and upload a Main Pic that is clear, that shows your face and that goes to your waist. It's a pretty simple requirement and anyone, who wants to, should be able to come up with a picture that meets our requirements.
For those who just aren't willing to show themselves to the world, there still should be no complaints. Since you're not really contributing by populating and completing your Profile, then we're asking you to contribute Monetarily by Purchasing a Subscription. I could understand a complaint if the cost of a Subscription were high, but it's not, it's well under $10 per month (currently $5.95 per month after the 1st month of $7.95). Sorry, but if you can afford a Computer and an Internet Connection, then you should be able to swing that. If you can't, you can always complete your Profile with a Pic that meets our Requirements.
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Oh its on!!!
Nicole Morgin April 23rd, 2008 8:38 am MDTSo, I prep for spring weather for like six months, and I start it with a cold the last couple weeks---YUK! But Im better and back at work with my site. Im thinking June 1 I launch it. I want it to be rockin, fun and most of all inetresting and different. Any ideas will be so greatly appreciated.[Comment on this post]
24 Hour News
Jon April 8th, 2008 7:17 am MDTI hate 24 hour News Channels like FOX and CNN, yet I listen to CNN all day while I work (I work from home). Go figure.
The problem with 24 hour News Channels is that they have to have something to talk about, so, they make news. 2 things I've heard on 24 hour News Channels over the last few days especially pissed me off...
1. We will be covering the Olympic Torch Passing and we will have News Crews there to cover the expected protests.
2. Man is Pregnant.
Number 1 above pissed me off because they're basically telling people... "Hey, if you want to be on TV, get over to the Torch passing event and start protesting and we'll film it all and you'll have your 15 minutes of fame". It creates an event that might otherwise not have happened. It would have been enough to say... We will be covering the Olympic Torch Passing and their will be News Crews there to bring it live to you. There was no need to say the News Crews would be there to "cover the expected protests".
Number 2 above upsets me because they are deliberately giving the impression that a Genetic Man is Pregnant. It's simply not true and the headline is designed to suck you in and listen further. The headline above is in regards to a Pre-Op Female to Male Transexual who is pregnant. She never had SRS and still has her Reproductive Organs. Now, if the headline said Transsexual Man is Pregnant, it would lose much of the audience. They are deliberately misleading people to grow their audience. Never mind the fact that they're turning it into a Freak Show.
Anyway, now that I've gotten that off my chest... hope everyone's having a nice beginning to Spring!
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New Gallery
Nicole Morgin April 7th, 2008 4:55 pm MDTSome new pics, New fashion looks, new makeup, new attitude--I think..lol[Comment on this post]
TG Friendly
Nicole Morgin April 5th, 2008 8:15 am MDTTG Friendly!!! The term has bothered me for years!! I've often wondered what TG Friendly really means. First, we all use it, and that includes me. But it serves as a reminder and a big caution to all of us, that its implication exists. There remains a non Tg friendly world out there. For the most part, we have the whole internet to shop our little hearts out, but we do not however enjoy that luxury when it comes to the big bad world of retail sales. How we are treated on the world wide web is radically different then how we are treated in the local mall. Now bear in mind that there are some big box stores that are accepting of us, BUT, this may only be because of a tendancy to blend with hundreds of shoppers. I wish you the best however if you have to walk up to the counter of a mall store or boutique and receive positive open service. Don't get me wrong, Im not going to write reviews and point out the bad places, what I will do however is point out the good. I am a critic, because I shop. I am fortunate enough to properly budget to spend a bit of money on this habit. When I do shop, I pay particular attention to my treatment, and when it is done in a caring, professional, comfortable and businesslike way, I'm on it and loyal. I have layed out in some of my blogs, comments in different places on the net my pleasurable experiences. Those stores/sites/owners, I will stand up for and promote. As I have been working to build my new website, I have come across different web pages while doing research and or intermittantly shopping. One thing is starting to bother me because I've noticed it recently and I'm going to give my two cents in a heads up. Im a shoe shopper (more than I should be), but there are a ton of shoe sites out there ready to sell to the world. Recently I have discovered that there are almost an equal number of shoe stores catering specifically to the transgender world. Here comes the problem: I have seen the same shoe on a standard woman's shoe site for $19.00 and the exatc same shoe (same picture, same name) on a transgender shoe store for $39.00. I've often thought "this shoe must be TG Friendly, because it costs so much more!) NO.... NO....NO.... Bad Shoe Store. I can't buy it from you. I guess I must have clicked the button that said transgendered, because my price seems to be a lot higher than a genetic female is paying for the same one. I think we are getting the drift. Now, I'm all about businesses and companies making profit, but profit off of me because you have set demand, profit off of me because you have free gifts with my shoe order, profit off of me because you can get them wholesale cheaper than others or because you sell obscure sizes, but DO NOT profit off of me just because I am who I am. Know your business, know your clients. If you want to sell to us, we are very glad to buy, but treat us equally and care about how we feel when shopping with you. Make us comfortable and be welcoming and yes, we will even pay the higher price for that treatment. I know I do. So when you have a good shopping experience, drop me a line and I'll check it out. I believe those stores/sites get our attention first.[2 comments]
Just the basics
Nicole Morgin April 5th, 2008 3:15 am MDTI have such issues. Im trying to put together a website, but then at the same time feel compelled to write some fashion reviews. Now, I will lump this on top of making and more importantly (keeping in contact with) new friends. Well, if I"ve been a bit distant--oops---Hit me up--get my attention. I put up a new google group to chat in... http://groups.google.com/group/nicole-morgins-tgirl-club Of course ..all welcome..[Comment on this post]
Warmth
Nicole Morgin April 1st, 2008 4:29 pm MDTIt was 55 at some point today--its coming!!!!![Comment on this post]