Tom Gabel of Against Me! Comes Out as Transgender

I thought this might interest some of you folks. However, his (her) name means nothing to me. I haven't a clue about his person, their group or their music

RAMI

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20594075,00.html?ici...

Eli Manning Dresses in Drag

So what to make of this? Its not even funny! What's the point?

RAMI

http://www.aol.com/video/eli-manning-dresses-in-drag/5173586...

Expiry!

Oh my, I have had more buttons go bye bye. They have gone to exipry land. Why oh why have I lost more buttons? I tried to sew them on, I guess I did not do a good job.

Rami

What Would You Do?': Transgender Waitress In New Jersey Diner Defended By Customers (VIDEO)

The ABC show What would you do is having a segment Friday regarding a Transgender Waitress. Saw the preview (see link below).

They show one person reacting. I wonder if they will show anyone supporting the attacker.

Probably need to wait until Friday night for a bigger reaction.

RAMI

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/what-would-you-do-transgender-waitress-episode_n_1468381.html?ref=transgender'

I lost a button. It says -1. Why oh why did I loose a button? Do I need a needle and thread to sew it back on?

I like my buttons.

BOO HOO. :-(. I am sad.

RAMI

Archie Comics Gender Swap: Issue #636 To Debut 'Archina'

The article states:

Archie Comics has announced that Issue #636, which is scheduled for release on August 22, will focus on issues related to gender and perceived gender roles by featuring gender-swapped versions of the three main characters.

There is a cute illustartion. See link below.

Rami

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/18/archie-comics-gende...

Transgender 101: 15 Things to Know

This is an interesting article at Huffington Post.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nicholas-m-teich/transgender-1...

Los Angeles to House Transgendered Inmates Separately at City Jail, Offer Hormone Treatments

This seems like a progressive step. However will there be complaints from those undergoing or completed MtF transitions on Not being housed with the other women and vise versa for FtM transitioners?

What to you think?

Rami

http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/la_jail_to_house_tran...

Passover starts tonight April 6, 2012/Nissan 15, 5771

To my Jewish friends at BCTS

May You and Your Loved Ones,
Join in a meaningful and joyous Seder.

Sing Dayenu, Adir Hu, and Chad Gadya with gusto.

Drink all four kos of delicious wine. (don't get drunk it's not Purim ;-))

Eat a wonderful feast. (Knaidels and Kugels)

You find the Affikomen, (instead of your children or grandchildren) and
holdout for the reward you most desire.

L'Shana Haba'a b'Yerushalayim

To My Christian Friends,

Have a Happy Easter, and wear your Easter Bonnet, proudly.

Sincerely ,
RAMI

Trump Wishes Transgender Hopeful Luck in Pageant

Jenna Talackova, Transgender Miss Universe Canada Contest, Will Be Able toMay Compete After All.

See the link below for an ABC News Article.

RAMI

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/trump-wishes-transgender-...

Transgender Birth Certificate Case: Judge Says NYC Health Department Invaded Man's Privacy

Interesting article about a NYC Court Decision relating to changing a Birth Certificate. A win for the person claiming unfair treatment by the NYC Health Department.
See the link below.

RAMI

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/26/transgender-birth-c...

On ABC 20/20 What would you there is a segment on a child revealing he is TG.
if you are on West Coast or Mountain time you can still watch it. Perhaps it is also on line

Rami

Dear friends,

Tomorrow night starts the Jewish Holiday of Purim. My best wishes to all who celebrate it. Eat lots of Hamantaschen, and drink lots of L'Chaims.
And may the King stretch out his scepter and grant your wish.

Rami

P.S. Pardon the plug for my story. :-).

Evie, Obama's Transgender Ex-Nanny, Reveals Lifetime Of Torment In Indonesia

For what it is worth, without comment from me.

Rami

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/evie-obamas-transge...

Transgender Author: Why I Decided To Become A Woman

Interesting article from the authors pov regarding trnsitioning and how she coped with her wife's questions and concerns.
This is a sort of a continuation of a prior blog of mine.

RAMI

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/transgender-woman_n...

To all of those interested I posted a list of all the songs, Groups, Broadway Musicals, Composers, DJs and characters that are in my story, Who Wears Short Short Shorts?

It can be found as a comment to the story. Please pardon the way it looks, but my carefully constructed chart failed to make the transfer from Excell to the site.

Thanks for reading the story, the comments, the P.M.s and the Kudos.

Rami

Jewish and Transgender: Follow the Words of Hillel

This an interesting article primarily about an Orthodox Jewish MtF who teaches at Yeshiva University in NYC.

Rami

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leora-tanenbaum/jewish-and-tra...

I just sent Erin a question regarding the February Short Story contest. It had to do with word counts. I was wondering if there is anyone other then Erin to ask (actually bother) with questions like this about the site operation or problems. I know that there is a group of folks here who help run the site, but I do not know who they are.

Perhaps something can be done to identify them so questions and concerns can be sent to them and not Erin, especially if they are not critical issues.

Rami

Sex-changing Treatment For Kids: It's On The Rise

Saw this on-line thought it might be of interest.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/20/sexchanging-treatme...

Blake Lively Tells 'Elle' If She Has Sons 'They Better Be Trannies’

I've posted blogs containing news items that I think would be of interest to this community, on several occassions, but have not actually commented on the news item. I have to comment tonight.

I do not know anything about this actress, in fact never heard of her before seeing the article, but the woman has to be deranged, and would be a dangerous parent.

Thailand's Transgender Flight Attendants: PC Air Takes On Groundbreaking Cabin Crew

I guess these girls would have problems with flying into Canada based on the information in my last blog about Canada's law regarding the identity of folks flying. Maybe there is an exception for flight crews.

Based on the photos these women have no problem passing in public.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/15/thailand-transgende...

RAMI

Canada-bans-trans-people-from-flying

In reading the blog about the child sent to a psychiatric ward in Germany, I saw the following. That was terrible but affects only one child. One is of course too much.

But the following will affect many.

Canada-bans-trans-people-from-flying

I do not know how the folks here who are transitioning handle Department of Homeland Security Pre-flight checks, but the ban in supposedly "liberal" Canada, must be frightening. Poor Dorothy and I assume others who may have to deal with this.

RAMI

Dear Friends:

Today I have been a member of Big Closet Top Shelf for exactley 3 Years and 1 day.

I want to thank Erin and her staff and everyone else who helps out for their time, hard work and sacrifice which makes this place possible.

Erin, if any of my blogs or comments have caused you heartache or grief, which I am sure some have, I appologize. I will also appologize in advance for the ones I am sure to post during the next year. I will try harder, but sometimes it just does not work
;-).

RAMI

Girl Scout Launches Cookie Boycott Campaign After Organization's Inclusion Of Transgender Child

Saw this article which maybe of interest here. It was a link from an article regarding the start of Girl Scout Cookie sales season. Anyone selling Thin Mints ;-0?

Rami

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/11/girl-scout-cookie-b...

World's Tallest Transsexual Lindsey Walker On Shoes, Taboos And Tattoos

Saw this article, and thought it might be intersting. She seems to be well centered (no pun intended) with her life. I wonder if she wanted to would she be allowed to play in the WNBA (a professional women's basketball league in the U.S.) or would there be some rule preventing her from playing? If she was allowed I wonder what the reaction would be?

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/01/04/tallest-transsexu...

Rami

There were two articles of interest to this community in my local paper, The Ft. Laudrdale Sun-Sentinel, today.

The first, concerns how some Gynecologists are becoming more Transgender friendly is positive. The other about the new television show "Work It" is positive only in the sense that the reviewer pans the show, otherwise ABC should be chastised for showing it. It appears there is a betting line on how quickly it will be cancelled.

The links are below.

Gynecologists opening minds, offices to transgender patients

Dear friends:

An early Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

G-d willing, I will be flying to Israel tomorrow with my wife, and will be lighting my Chanukah Menorah in Jerusalem on December 20. My first visit to Israel. Will be there until December 29.

Best wishes to all

Rami

Va. Inmate Appeals Dismissal Of Sex Change Lawsuit: Transgender Ophelia De'Lonta Wants Surgery

Thought this might be of interest. Please keep comments on context, and civil, PLEASE!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/05/va-inmate-appeals-d...

Rami

Andrea Jones, Tennessee Transgender Woman, Goes Topless In DMV Protest

Thought this might be interesting.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/16/andrea-jones-transg...

RAMI

Rami

Aleksa Lundberg, Swedish Transgender Actress, Mourns Forced Steriliztion

Saw this article. Thought it would be of interest to this community. See link below. This seems to be truly harsh and cruel. I can see no justification for it. I wonder if anyone here can justify this or support it.

RAMI

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/02/transgender-forced-...